Unexpected Boom Performances: Fantasy Football Risers Include Kirk Cousins, Darnell Mooney, Tank Bigsby, Alec Pierce, more
The fifth NFL Sunday of the 2024 season was absolute cinema. Baltimore and Cincinnati faced off in an epic overtime duel, the Cowboys prevailed in the final minute versus the Steelers, and the Jaguars got their first win of the season in dramatic fashion over Indianapolis, to name just a few of the many captivating […]
Zach Ertz Sees Eight Targets, Catches Two In Week 5
Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz tied for a team-high eight targets on Sunday in the Week 5 win over the Cleveland Browns but could only bring in two of those targets for a mere 10 yards. This was his lowest output of the campaign in terms of receptions and yards. The Commanders had a […]
Dyami Brown Finds End Zone On Sunday
Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown caught both targets for 57 yards and a score. Brown found the end zone for the first time this season in the second quarter on a 41-yard strike from Jayden Daniels. Brown has typically been deployed as the No.3/No.4 wideout but had a few more opportunities this afternoon with […]
Terry McLaurin Leads Washington Wideouts In Victory
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin caught four passes for 112 yards in their victory over the Cleveland Browns. McLaurin again led the team in yards and tied for a team-high eight targets. McLaurin's longest reception of the game was for 66 yards. The Commanders had a nice lead throughout most of the game and […]
Jeremy McNichols Scores In Second Straight Game
Washington Commanders running back Jeremy McNichols found the end zone for the second straight game on Sunday afternoon. McNichols saw most of the attempts late in the game as the Commanders had a sizeable lead against the Browns. In the second half, McNichols ran the ball seven times for 44 yards and a touchdown. Despite […]
Austin Ekeler Falls Just Under 100 Yards In Return
Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler ran the ball six times for 67 yards and added 30 yards on two receptions. This was a nice return for Ekeler, as he missed last week's game due to a concussion. Ekeler's best run of the day was a 50-yard carry, his longest carry of the season. The […]
Brian Robinson Jr. Scores Twice In Week 5
Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. tallied just 18 yards but found the end zone twice in their Week 5 victory. The Alabama product salvaged his fantasy day thanks to two goal line carries. Robinson came into this game battling a knee injury during the week, which could have limited him, as he saw […]
Jayden Daniels Stays Hot In Fourth Straight Victory
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels went 14-for-25 with 238 yards with a TD and one interception in his fourth consecutive victory. He added 82 yards on the ground on 11 carries. The Commanders were in complete control of this game and did not need to rely on their passing game too often. His score came […]
Week 5 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Overall Updates Include Garrett Wilson, Zay Flowers, Jordan Addison, Chase Brown, Christian Kirk, Xavier Worthy
We're already onto Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season, and if you have struggled to set optimal lineups, you have come to the right place. Below, you'll see our NFL team's updated Week 5 fantasy football PPR rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players like Zay Flowers, Jordan Addison, Chase Brown, Justin Fields, […]
Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 5 Matchups Analysis
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another start'em and sit'em piece as we look ahead to Week 5! With injuries piling up and bye weeks now in full swing, fantasy managers might have to look deeper on their benches. So, if that's the case, you have come to the right place. This Week 5 matchups analysis and Start 'Em, […]
Wide Receiver Matchups to Target in Week 5: Deebo Samuel Sr., DK Metcalf, Brian Thomas Jr., Dontayvion Wicks
Week 5 WR Matchups to Target is here. We caught fire last week, cashing on three home-run picks (3x multiplier on DraftKings salary) in Jayden Reed, Diontae Johnson, and Terry McLaurin. We’ll look to stay hot as we turn the calendar to October. Each week we will use matchup data from PFF to determine wide […]
Brian Robinson Jr. Officially Active For Week 5
Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) is officially active for Week 5 versus the Cleveland Browns. He had been listed as questionable but was expected to suit up. Robinson should have a normal workload without any injury limitations this week, but he might not be able to replicate last week's 100-yard performance now […]
NFL Week 5 Predictions: Picks for Every Game
The NFL season is in full bloom! We kicked off Week 5 with a Thursday night divisional matchup in the NFC South between the Tampa Bay Bucs and the Atlanta Falcons, which was an overtime classic. There are plenty of intriguing matchups in store this week with the Bills vs. Texans and Ravens vs. Bengals […]
Week 5 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: WR Updates Include Tyreek Hill, Josh Downs, Xavier Worthy, Jauan Jennings, Wan'Dale Robinson, more
Through the first four weeks of the new campaign, the wide receiver position has been decimated by injuries, and now that bye weeks are in play, start-or-sit decisions are extra difficult. We're here to guide you in setting optimal lineups with our NFL team's updated Week 5 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2024. Let's […]
Week 5 FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football (RB, WR, TE) - Updates Include Rico Dowdle, Courtland Sutton, Tee Higgins, Jerry Jeudy, Justice Hill, Jerome Ford
Welcome back RotoBallers! Hopefully, your fantasy team is off to a strong start, but if you've been plagued by injuries like many fantasy managers, it's not too late to turn things around. We're here to help with our NFL team's updated Week 5 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024. Comparing two flex options at different […]
Week 5 Superflex 2QB Rankings for Fantasy Football: Updates for Caleb Williams, Dak Prescott, Diontae Johnson, Trey Sermon, Justice Hill, Keon Coleman
While scoring and passing have been down so far in 2024, things look like they are starting to trend up, so your mid-level quarterback in two-QB leagues could begin to start helping your team win if they haven't already. Our Week 5 fantasy football Superflex rankings (2QB) for 2024 are here to help you navigate […]
Week 5 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: TE Updates Include Travis Kelce, David Njoku, Tucker Kraft, Mark Andrews, Evan Engram, Jake Ferguson
The tight end position as a whole is off to its slowest start in at least a decade, so this season has been extra tough to make start-or-sit decisions at TE. Tight ends are tricky, and many of them are touchdown-dependent, but we have to try to find the best available option each week. Below, […]
Week 5 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football - QB Updates Include Geno Smith, Sam Darnold, Kyler Murray, Justin Fields, Dak Prescott, Patrick Mahomes
The month of September saw plenty of weird and surprising performances from quarterbacks, making start-or-sit decisions to begin October difficult to navigate. We're here to help with our updated Week 5 fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2024. Let's see where quarterbacks such as Geno Smith, Sam Darnold, Anthony Richardson, Patrick Mahomes, and Deshaun Watson rank […]
Week 5 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: RB Updates Include Trey Sermon, Zack Moss, Kareem Hunt, Antonio Gibson, Tyrone Tracy, D'Andre Swift
The 2024 fantasy football season has been full of ups and downs for key players, but whether you're off to a great start or are struggling, there is a lot of time to rise or fall in your league's standings. That said, let's get to crucial start-or-sit decisions with help from our updated Week 5 […]
Brian Robinson Jr. Will Play Against Cleveland
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) will suit up for Sunday's game versus the Browns. He was officially labeled as questionable heading into this contest. However, with Austin Ekeler (concussion) also cleared to play, the Commanders will have their top options out of the backfield. While Robinson's presence […]
Marcus Mariota Activated From Injured Reserve
Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (chest) was removed from the injured reserve list on Saturday. The veteran signed a one-year deal with Washington during the offseason. However, he hasn't stepped on the field for the Commanders. For now, Mariota is questionable for the Week 5 meeting with the Browns. Still, Jayden Daniels is the team's […]
Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 5 - Geno Smith, Trey Sermon, Tucker Kraft, Xavier Legette, Cade Otton, Justin Watson, more
It was nice of Week 3 to not steal some stars from us, but Week 4 was not as kind. Injuries and poor performances continue to pile up and for those teams sitting at 1-3 or worse, it is time to make some lineup changes. You cannot just go down with the ship. I am […]
Austin Ekeler – Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB29 ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler has had a productive season despite being the No. 2 running back on the depth chart. Brian Robinson Jr. has been a top-12 running back over the first month. By comparison, Ekeler is the RB37, averaging 10.3 half-point […]
NFL Pick'em Pool Picks (Week 5) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pick'em Contests
There will be four teams on a bye for Week 5, leaving us with our first limited schedule of the season. Still, there are plenty of marquee matchups to be excited about. Each week of the NFL season, I’ll share my picks for each game and rank their selections for those who play in a […]
Fantasy Football Matchups We Love - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 5 Include Josh Allen, Ja'Marr Chase, Najee Harris, Jayden Reed, more
We are approximately a quarter of the way through the 2024 NFL season and there has been no shortage of highs and lows in fantasy. Whether you are 4-0 or 0-4, anything can happen with so much of the regular season ahead of us. As the season wears on, new players will start to emerge […]
Booms and Busts - Fantasy Football Starts and Sits for Week 5 Lineups Include Javonte Williams, Jerry Jeudy, Deshaun Watson, Dalton Kincaid, more
Well, Week 4 is in the rearview mirror. We had more injuries, including Kansas City Chiefs WR1 Rashee Rice. Guys are dropping left and right and it’s altered the fantasy landscape. No use crying over spilled milk, so we must keep marching forward. Week 4 was very kind to us here. We correctly labeled Jayden […]
High-Upside Bench Stashes: Weekend Waiver Wire Adds for Week 5 Includes Tyrone Tracy, Joe Flacco, Ronnie Rivers, Noah Brown, Mike Williams
Mastering the waiver wire is a crucial skill that can lead you to a fantasy football championship. It's not just about strategically placing your FAAB budget on specific players but also about knowing when to stash players. This dual strategy keeps you engaged and focused on your ultimate goal of winning a fantasy championship. As […]
Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 5 Updates for Alvin Kamara, Jonathan Taylor, Joe Mixon, Brian Robinson Jr.
Below is our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 5, as of October 5. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 5, including Alvin Kamara, Jonathan Taylor, Joe Mixon, and Brian Robinson Jr.. As the fantasy football season continues, every decision, transaction, and lineup […]
Week 5 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football: Update Include Jake Moody, Justin Tucker, Tyler Bass, Jason Myers, Will Reichard, Chris Boswell, Blake Grupe
Finding a reliable fantasy kicker is one of the toughest things in fantasy football, as only a handful of players at the position are must-starts every week. That said, we're here to help with our Week 5 fantasy football kicker rankings for the 2024 NFL season. Let's see where key kicker options like Jake Moody, […]
Week 5 DraftKings NFL DFS Picks - Main Slate (2024): Geno Smith, Chuba Hubbard, Jayden Reed, Brock Bowers, and more
Welcome back to our weekly DraftKings DFS column here at RotoBaller! As we head into the heart of the NFL season, there are some adjustments we'll need to make on this slate. A couple of new variables that are tossed our way in Week 5 include the loss of a game to the London International […]