Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

We are coming off the most exciting week of football so far in 2021 with plenty of scoreboards lighting up and games going down to the wire. Will the waiver wire be just as exciting in Week 5? Let's find out. This column will identify the most relevant waiver wire targets at every position with […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 5

The matchups of Week 4 delivered a blend of favorable and unwanted developments for managers. This included the return of Dalvin Cook and Darrell Henderson into their teams’ starting lineups. We also witnessed Chuba Hubbard’s first game as Carolina's primary back, while New England progressed through their first contest without James White operating as their […]

Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 5

2021’s first soap-opera storyline at the tight end position has forced fantasy footballers to scramble like Jalen Hurts. Rob Gronkowski’s ribs have caused a lot of pain for fantasy managers who have been left searching frantically for a replacement. For those fantasy players who did not have the foresight to have a suitable backup on their […]

Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 5

Through three weeks it seemed like defenses had the advantage in the NFL. However, Week 4 gave fantasy managers hope that the explosive offenses we saw for much of 2020 could get back on track again. 13 teams scored at least 27 points in Week 4 and 11 games went over a 40 point total. […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 5 Lightning Round

Week 4 was a high-scoring affair and I'm sure some of you are seeking reinforcements despite dropping 150! Keep one foot on the ground and don't burn down the roster if you're above average in Total Points. The matchup variance will even out. That said, there are some key additions available in plenty of leagues. […]

J.D. McKissic (RB, WAS) - Fantasy Football Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues (PPR) OWNED IN: 38% of Leagues ANALYSIS: McKissic was already a viable roster addition for managers in PPR leagues even before news surfaced that Antonio Gibson was contending with a hip issue. Not only did McKissic’s ongoing involvement as a receiver supply the potential for him to accumulate targets and […]

Josh Gordon: Are We Doing This Again?

Josh Gordon is the fantasy football equivalent of this Grand Theft Auto meme. We know he's unlikely to have an impact on your fantasy season. We know he's unlikely to ever get close to his peak of 2013 again. We know there's a better chance he doesn't finish the season than there is of him being […]

Surprise Fantasy Football Studs, Duds - Something or Nothing?

Week 4 of the NFL season is now in the books and as expected Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Dak Prescott, Aaron Rodgers and Kyler Murray all performed very well finishing as QB1's. Matt Ryan shredded Washington's struggling defense and in the same game, Taylor Heinicke threw three touchdowns to finish as QB-5 on the week. […]

Torry McTyer Tears ACL In Week 4

Washington Football Team cornerback Torry McTyer (knee) suffered a torn ACL in the Week 4 win over the Atlanta Falcons and will miss the rest of the 2021 season, according to a source. McTyer served as a backup nickel cornerback early in the season, but he saw extended playing time against Atlanta on Sunday with […]

Fantasy Football News and Injuries - Running Updates

Below is a quick-hit list of running notes on relevant injuries and player news, including pre-game reports and live in-game updates. Stay tuned for updates all throughout the week and on Sunday morning game day:   2021 Updates - Running List Week 5 Injuries   Week 4 Injuries Elijah Mitchell Will Not Play Rob Gronkowski Is Officially Out […]

Video: Waiver Wire Running Backs - Fantasy Football Week 5

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discusses the 2021 fantasy football season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis as he discuses the fantasy football season by breaking down the waiver wire for each position. Today he takes a look at some running backs to consider adding off the waiver wire. Be sure to also […]

Jon Bostic May Have Serious Injury

Washington Football Team linebacker Jon Bostic (pectoral) suffered a potentially serious pectoral injury in the Week 4 win over the Atlanta Falcons, according to a source. Bostic is undergoing an MRI exam on Monday. If the 30-year-old suffered a torn pectoral, he'll be out for the rest of the season. Even if Bostic isn't out […]

Logan Thomas Week-To-Week With Hamstring Injury

Washington Football Team tight end Logan Thomas (hamstring) is expected to be week-to-week after suffering a right hamstring injury in the Week 4 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Thomas was upset when he left the game in the first quarter and he was quickly ruled out, which is usually never a good sign. Unfortunately for […]

Brandon Scherff Likely Out 2-3 Weeks

Washington Football Team Pro Bowl offensive guard Brandon Scherff (knee) suffered a sprained MCL in the Week 4 win over the Atlanta Falcons and is likely to miss two to three weeks, according to a source. It's bad news for Washington's offensive line, but the good news is that Scherff could avoid a trip to […]

Taylor Heinicke (QB, WAS) - Fantasy Football Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Somehow, Heinicke is making us forget about Ryan Fitzpatrick--or at the very least not missing the vet--so far this season. Forced into a starting role after Fitzpatrick got injured in Week 1, Heinicke took the reins of the Washington Footies and never […]

Washington Defense Allows 30 Points

The Washington Football Team defense once again had a rough outing against the Atlanta Falcons, but a DeAndre Carter 101-yard kickoff return salvaged a potential disastrous fantasy performance for the Washington D/ST. Moving forward, the defensive unit is no longer the reliable fantasy option that they were drafted to be. Unless they are facing a […]

Dustin Hopkins Makes One Field Goal, Misses Two XPs

Washington Football Team kicker Dustin Hopkins was used sparingly in Week 4 and proved to be unreliable when called upon as he missed two extra-point attempts. Fantasy managers should likely start looking elsewhere if he is being relied upon in your starting lineup on a weekly basis. He has streaming appeal moving forward when bye […]

J.D. McKissic Scores Game-Winning Touchdown

Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic found the end zone once again in Week 4, as he finished with 15 yards on the ground and an additional 44 yards through the air with a receiving touchdown. McKissic will continue to have FLEX-appeal in deeper leagues because of his role in the passing game, and […]

Taylor Heinicke Throws For 290 Yards In Win

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke completed 23-of-33 passes for 290 yards and three touchdowns while adding another 43 yards on the ground in the 34-30 win against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 4. Heinicke has the look of a solid streaming option for fantasy managers looking to fill in for upcoming bye weeks or […]

Terry McLaurin Has Monster Game

Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin had his best game of the season against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, finishing with six catches for 123 yards and two touchdowns. The 26-year-old got true WR1 usage in this game, as he led the team with 13 targets. McLaurin has shown throughout the early parts of […]

Antonio Gibson Finds The End Zone In Week 4

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson finished with 14 carries for 63 yards and a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 4, while adding two receptions for 12 yards. He salvaged a potentially rough performance for fantasy managers with a two-yard touchdown run, so some more consistency as a ball-carrier could heighten his […]

Dyami Brown, Brandon Scherff Ruled Out

Washington Football Team wide receiver Dyami Brown (knee) and offensive guard Brandon Scherff (knee) have been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Falcons. Brown had one catch for 19 yards and wasn't going to be playing a big role with Curtis Samuel back. Scherff's absence hurts this offense more, as he's a needed protector […]

Logan Thomas Downgraded To Out

Washington Football Team tight end Logan Thomas (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of the team's Week 4 contest against the Falcons. The fact that Thomas went from questionable to out so quickly seems like a bad sign for his availability going forward. Keep an eye on how the team uses backup tight […]

Logan Thomas Questionable To Return In Week 4

Washington Football Team tight end Logan Thomas (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons. Thomas does not have a reception yet in Sunday's game. Hamstring injuries are always tricky, as the soft-tissue injury can be tough to play through. Don't be surprised if Thomas is done for the day, which […]

Updated Week 4 Running Back Rankings

Welcome to Week 4 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 4 running back rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Elijah Mitchell Will Not Play Darrell Henderson Jr. Will Play Against Cardinals Dalvin Cook Is Expected To Suit Up Christian McCaffrey Officially Ruled Out For Week 4 […]

Updated Week 4 Wide Receiver Rankings

Welcome to Week 4 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 4 wide receiver rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Chase Claypool Has Been Ruled Out Diontae Johnson No Longer On Injury Report Sterling Shepard, Darius Slayton Officially Out For Week 4 A.J. Brown, Julio Jones […]

Updated Week 4 Flex Rankings (Top 200)

Welcome to Week 4 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 4 Flex rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates. These Flex rankings are geared towards making decisions for your Flex spot (RB/WR or RB/WR/TE), which in most leagues consists of running backs, wide receivers and in […]

Updated Week 4 PPR Rankings (Top 400)

Welcome to Week 4 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 4 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Elijah Mitchell Will Not Play Rob Gronkowski Is Officially Out For Week 4 Chase Claypool Has Been Ruled Out Diontae Johnson No Longer On Injury Report Sterling Shepard, […]

Antonio Gibson Expected To Play In Week 4

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (shin) is likely to play in Week 4 against the Falcons. Listed as questionable, Gibson made the trip to Atlanta with the team, the first positive indicator regarding his status for the upcoming contest. The 23-year-old has been the clear lead back for Washington, pacing the backfield in […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 4

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 4 matchup analysis and start/sit column for fantasy football. Week 3 was another exciting week, but it's already time for Week 4! For those who are not familiar, each week I'll be analyzing every game from the Sunday slate, helping you optimize your fantasy lineups and take down your opponent. Be […]