Wide Receiver Matchups To Target in Week 9

The recommendations from the Week 8 wide receiver matchup article were fairly productive, featuring Corey Davis, Brandon Aiyuk, Cooper Kupp and Tyler Boyd who all finished inside the top-15. On the negative side, Marquise Brown was only targeted twice, A.J. Green underwhelmed and Justin Jefferson couldn't get it done in windy conditions which limited the […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 9

Hi, y'all! Eight weeks of NFL action are in the books and we're moving on to another. Welcome to our Week 9 matchup analysis and start/sit column for fantasy football. Each week we'll be analyzing every game from the Sunday slate, helping you optimize your fantasy lineups and take down your opponent. Be sure to check back […]

Top 10 Fantasy Football Busts for Week 9

It's Week 9 and the playoff push is officially on. Whether facing elimination or attempting to move one step closer to locking in a playoff berth, lineup decisions have never had more at stake. Your bye week disclaimer includes a week of rest for any Bengals, Browns, Eagles, or Rams. Fantasy managers with a hole […]

Booms and Busts - Starts and Sits for Week 9 Lineups

In what has been a consistent weekly thing, Week 8 in fantasy brought us numerous unknowns providing sparks in terms of production. Seeing players like Drew Lock, DeeJay Dallas, and Corey Davis high in their positional rankings is not where we thought we would be at this point in the NFL season. But as injuries […]

WR/CB Matchups to Target or Avoid - Week 9

With several weeks of data, situations are becoming more crystalized and teams are game-planning to exploit clear-cut coverage weaknesses. Compiling this data and writing this article each week has made it clear that a receiver's talent and target share are more important than his opposition. With that said, fantasy managers should be aware of how […]

Break The Slate: DraftKings NFL DFS Lineup Picks - Week 9

Hi there, RotoBallers, and welcome back to Break The Slate! If you read this article regularly, then you know what we're about here, but if you are a new reader, let me quickly summarize our goals with this article. We'll spend each week discussing a few plays at each position for the DraftKings main slate […]

Updated Week 9 PPR Rankings (Top 400)

Welcome to Week 9 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 9 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Calvin Ridley Is Officially Out For Week 9 Matthew Stafford Negative For COVID, Expected To Play Ezekiel Elliott Now Has A Good Chance To Play Josh Jacobs […]

Updated Week 9 Running Back Rankings

Welcome to Week 9 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 9 running back rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Ezekiel Elliott Now Has A Good Chance To Play Josh Jacobs Is Expected To Suit Up Christian McCaffrey Activated From Injured Reserve Alvin Kamara Taken Off […]

Updated Week 9 Wide Receiver Rankings

Welcome to Week 9 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 9 wide receiver rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Calvin Ridley Is Officially Out For Week 9 Keenan Allen Is Questionable, But Eligible To Play (Negative COVID Tests) Chris Godwin Expected To Play Sunday Night Kenny […]

Updated Week 9 Tight End Rankings

Welcome to Week 9 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 9 tight end rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Matthew Stafford Expected To Play In Week 9 Jordan Reed Will Make His Return In Week 9 George Kittle Going On Injured Reserve These rankings are a […]

Updated Week 9 Quarterback Rankings

Welcome to Week 9 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 9 quarterback rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates. Matthew Stafford Expected To Play In Week 9 Sam Darnold Not Expected To Play Monday Night Matthew Stafford Placed On COVID List Andy Dalton Won't Play In […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 9) - Targets and Avoids

It finally happened. Underdogs finally came through with some outright upsets in Week 8. We've had some small-ish upsets here and there but not many touchdown underdogs winning in the same week. Underdogs went 10-4 against the spread with seven outright upsets. The biggest was the Bengals beating the Titans as seven-point underdogs. Another one […]

Week 9 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2020 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 8 was the toughest of the year so far with only four correct top-10 predictions after Tampa Bay notched seven points against the Giants on Monday night. That puts me at 40%, which is the worst finish of the season. Weather played a factor, with winds whipping over 20 MPH in a few games […]

NFL DFS Value Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 9 DFS Cash Games

We have made it to Week 9 of the NFL season, and for now, all 11 games on the main slate are still on track to play this week. We have many COVID cases to monitor around the league, but for now, it appears all games will be good to go; it just depends on […]

OwnersBox NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 9 - Daily Fantasy Football

Hey there RotoBallers! If you haven't had a chance to check out the weekly fantasy offerings over at OwnersBox, now is the time! OwnersBox is a new weekly fantasy platform that offers plenty of game setups to fulfill your desire to draft throughout the season! Over at OwnersBox,  you can participate in snake drafts and […]

NFL DFS: Expert Roundtable - Week 9 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining us for Week 9 of the NFL season! This is a new article that we're offering each week and we hope that you will find it useful. Be sure also to read all of our other top-notch weekly NFL […]

NFL DFS Prop Picks for Sunday (11/8/20) - Monkey Knife Fight

Week 9 of the NFL season is upon us and while there are always Covid threats lurking around every corner, it appears that all systems are go for Sunday’s action in the NFL and that means lots of opportunities to play props and win with Monkey Knife Fight. It’s been a wild season in the […]

Jadeveon Clowney Dealing With Meniscus Issue

Tennessee Titans pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney (knee), who is listed as questionable for Week 9 against the Bears after not practicing all week, is dealing with a meniscus issue, according to sources. All options are on the table at this point, including surgery, which would knock him out for the rest of the season. Clowney is […]

Fantasy Football Rookies to Watch in Week 9

We have reached the midway point of the season. It is at this stage where we can begin to identify which NFL teams will be in championship contention, and which will be preparing for the offseason. However, what is often less clear is which rookies will surge later in the year and which will not. […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Week 8 Analysis

Your wide receivers remain essential components toward your primary goal of securing league championships. As this unique regular season continues to unfold, an expanding assortment of tools is available that can provide you with an extensive level of knowledge regarding this critical position. Those results are contained in this weekly statistical breakdown of multiple categories, […]

NFL DFS Value Plays for Week 9 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We are crossing the halfway point for all the NFL teams, and there is enough of a sample size to determine what is real and what is make-believe in 2020. Calvin Ridley is making the leap: Real. Aaron Rodgers is not an elite quarterback […]

NFL DFS RB and WR Anchors For Week 9 (Premium Content)

All other Week 9 Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. In this piece, we're looking at the top running backs or wide receivers to build your cash or tournament lineups around. Make sure you're thoroughly informed before you start building your lineups for FanDuel or DraftKings by checking out the […]

Adam Humphries Ruled Out Against Bears

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Adam Humphries (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 9 against the Bears, according to head coach Mike Vrabel. Humphries suffered a concussion in Week 8 and didn't practice all week. There's a chance he could also be sidelined with a short week upcoming against the Colts next Thursday night. Corey […]

Jadeveon Clowney Misses Another Practice

Tennessee Titans pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney (knee) missed another practice on Friday, and his status for Week 9 against the Bears isn't looking good. A full week of missed practices is never a good sign, and Clowney might be lucky to draw a doubtful tag for the game this Sunday against Chicago. The oft-injured pass-rusher might […]

Derrick Henry Figures To Have Heavy Workload Again Sunday

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry has rumbled for eight touchdowns in his last five games. The workhorse back should again see a heavy workload in what figures to be a low scoring affair Sunday against the Bears. Chicago is allowing only 20.8 points per game this season. Based on volume alone, Henry will remain […]

Ryan Tannehill Will Face Tough Test Against Bears

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill has seen his production drop off over the past couple of games, and it won't get any easier for the quarterback Sunday, as the Titans face a strong Bears Defense. He may also be without his top wideout again as A.J. Brown has been dealing with a knee injury that […]

Where Have All the Bell-Cow RBs Gone?

Picture this: It's not 2020 and you're not as old as you actually are. Instead, you're back in middle school, let's say seventh grade. Last night, you forgot (or intentionally neglected) to do your science homework because it was too nice out to be bothered with academics and you spent the evening riding your bike […]

Week 9 Stream Team - Shallow and Deep-League Pickups

Welcome to Week 9 of the NFL season. Each week we will be providing streamer advice for all of those who need it, which is pretty much anyone and everyone. Streaming players with the best matchups each week as well as during your stud's bye weeks is an integral part of winning a fantasy championship […]

Week 9 IDP Ranks, Streamers, & NFL Trade Analysis

Welcome back RotoBallers to another week of my IDP rankings and analysis for fantasy football leagues! The NFL's trade deadline is done, and conveniently for us, there were more relevant defenders on the move than offensive players. Such defensive activity gives us a prime opportunity to analyze these trades, and how they impact our quaint […]

GPP DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings (Week 9) - Daily Fantasy Football Advice

I am writing my Week 9 GPP Value Plays while they are still diligently counting the mail-in votes here in Pennsylvania. I don't want to get too political, so I will simply say letting PA determine anything related to the rest of the country is a bad idea. One of the defining attributes of the […]