Antonio Gibson Activated From COVID-19 List

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson was activated from the COVID-IR on Wednesday, making him eligible to play on Sunday. However, Gibson has been dealing with a fractured shin for much of the season, and with Washington eliminated from playoff contention, it's possible the team rests Gibson and lets rookie Jaret Patterson carry the […]

Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups - Top Adds for Fantasy Football

Congratulations are in order for those of you who took home a championship in any of your leagues, especially this crazy NFL season. While winners have been decided in most leagues, we at RotoBaller realize that many others run until the final week of the season. If that's the case, you'll need more help than […]

Surprise Fantasy Football Studs, Duds - Real or Mirage?

Joe Burrow went off for a second week in a row to finish as QB1 on the week, throwing for 446 yards and four touchdowns to defeat the Chiefs and lock up the AFC North. Russell Wilson (QB2) came alive and threw for four touchdowns, Tom Brady (QB3) threw for 410 and three scores even […]

John Bates (TE, WAS): Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: 6'6, 259-lb. tight end John Bates had a total of 579 receiving yards and two touchdowns in 23 games over four seasons at Boise State, and despite that limited sample ended up getting drafted in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft […]

Jaret Patterson (RB, WAS): Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jaret Patterson's rookie season started taking an exciting upturn out of necessity from the Washington Football Team, and with Antonio Gibson's most recent absence, the Buffalo alumnus was presented with his biggest opportunity of the year. Between weeks eight and sixteen, Patterson collected […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 18 Lightning Round

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to those of you who are still rocking with us ahead of the regular season's final week. Many leagues wrap up in Week 17 but we don't forget about you who soldier on into the crazy week that approaches! Let's finish strong and bring home the title with the waiver wire […]

Top Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18: D'Onta Foreman, Jaret Patterson, Boston Scott, Rhamondre Stevenson

Winning a fantasy championship has been your goal since you began preparing for your draft. It has also remained the driving force behind every roster decision that you have made throughout the regular season. Congratulations to all of you who were able to fulfill those championship aspirations in Week 17 despite your obstacles during the […]

Top Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18: Pat Freiermuth, Gerald Everett, Cameron Brate, Austin Hooper

If you are in one of the few fantasy football leagues that makes the final week of the NFL regular season part of its championship week, I have two words for you — good luck! A wise man once said, “Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy.” Well, neither is figuring out who to use in fantasy football during […]

Taylor Heinicke To Start In Week 18

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera said that quarterback Taylor Heinicke will make the start in the Week 18 regular season finale against the New York Giants. Washington was eliminated from postseason contention with their loss on Sunday to the Philadelphia Eagles, and Washington's coaching staff will have an opportunity to evaluate their younger […]

Ricky Seals-Jones In Concussion Protocol

Washington Football Team tight end Ricky Seals-Jones (concussion) has been placed into the NFL concussion protocol after he was stretchered off the field in Week 17. Seals-Jones collided with a cameraman and was ruled out with a neck injury, but head coach Ron Rivera mentioned today that he only suffered a concussion on the play. […]

Washington Defense Allows 20 Points

The Washington Football Team defense had a poor fantasy showing in Week 17, as they gave up 20 points without forcing any turnovers. They were able to record one sack, as the Eagles once again took a run-heavy approach. They will look to get back on track in Week 18 against an abysmal New York […]

Joey Slye Makes Three Field Goals In Week 17

Washington Football Team kicker Joey Slye was perfect on his three field-goal attempts in Week 17, while also making his only extra-point attempt in the ball game. He was able to convert a 55-yard attempt, which was his second-longest of the season. He has been able to find a groove since joining Washington, as he […]

John Bates Totals 35 Yards In Week 17

Washington Football Team tight end John Bates caught three passes for 35 yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The rookie took over for Ricky Seals-Jones (neck) after he exited the game with a neck injury. With Logan Thomas also sidelined, Bates has a chance to prove himself in Week 18 as he […]

Taylor Heinicke Throws For 247 Yards

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke was able to complete 27-of-36 passes for 247 yards in the team's Week 17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The dual-threat hasn't used his legs much this year, but he was able to carry the ball two times for 14 yards on the ground in this one. His fantasy […]

Terry McLaurin Catches Seven Passes In Week 17 Loss

Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin was able to catch seven passes for 61 yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. McLaurin was able to produce more than he has since all the way back in Week 11 against Carolina. The third-year wideout hadn't caught five or more passes in a game […]

Jaret Patterson Totals 98 Yards And Scores In Week 17

Washington Football Team running back Jaret Patterson had an impressive showing while filling in for Antonio Gibson, as he carried the ball 12 times for 57 yards and a score while adding five receptions for 41 yards. The rookie saw increased usage in the passing game and rewarded the fantasy managers who started him in […]

Ricky Seals-Jones Ruled Out With Neck Injury

Washington Football Team tight end Ricky Seals-Jones (neck) was carted off the field in Week 17 against the Philadelphia Eagles and will not return with a neck injury. Seals-Jones was injured when he crashed into a cameraman on the sidelines in the first half. Before leaving the game, Seals-Jones caught one of his two targets […]

Week 17 NFL DFS Betting Picks (Premium Content)

NFL Week 17 is almost here and I am coming at you with another week of my favorite bets across the sportsbooks in hopes of helping you make a little bit of cash this weekend!   Background I am a big-time fantasy football and fantasy baseball player. I have been in leagues for about two-thirds […]

Is Antonio Gibson Playing This Week? Should I Start Jaret Patterson in Week 17?

As fantasy football managers are putting the finishing touches on their rosters for Week 17, every piece of injury news is critical to picking up and starting the right combination of players. Let's check in on the injuries for Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson ahead of his team's Sunday game against the Eagles. […]

Antonio Gibson Remains On COVID List, Out For Week 17

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (illness) was not activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list and ruled out for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles. He was placed on the COVID list Friday and wasn't cleared ahead of Sunday's game. The 23-year-old has been one of the few bright spots for Washington, rushing for 891 […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 17 Matchups Analysis

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 17 matchup analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. We hope everyone is having a successful fantasy season so far! It's playoff time, so let's go win a championship! Let's take a look at this week's matchups. For those who are not familiar, each week I'll be […]

WR/CB Matchups to Target and Downgrade - Week 17

It's Championship Week! Congratulations to everyone who advanced to their fantasy Super Bowl. Hopefully, this article can help you make decisions that lead to a championship victory. When setting your lineups, make sure to factor in weather in addition to the matchup. For example, the forecast for Sunday in Green Bay calls for sub-10-degree temperatures. […]

Week 17 Busts? Players Who May Disappoint

Welcome back RotoBallers! As we head into Week 17 of the NFL season, it is the most important part of the year, THE CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND. It's more critical than ever to make the right lineup decisions and start the right players to put out your optimal lineups, as managers are right on the brink of […]

Updated Week 17 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: DJ Moore, Marquise Brown, Cooper Kupp, Joe Mixon, Nick Chubb, Tyler Lockett

Welcome RotoBallers to our fantasy Super Bowl -- for most leagues, it's the fantasy football championship week. Congrats to those who made it! Below you'll see our updated Week 17 fantasy football rankings for PPR leagues. In a week with plenty of injuries and COVID-19 situations to deal with, where do DJ Moore, Marquise Brown, […]

Updated Week 17 Flex Rankings for Fantasy Football: Boston Scott, Allen Lazard, Breshad Perriman, Jeff Wilson, Cam Akers, Zay Jones

It's the fantasy football Super Bowl! Let's keep the winning going with our updated fantasy football Flex rankings for Week 17. Congrats to everyone who has made it this far, now it's time to win it all -- so let's take a look at where FLEX options like Boston Scott, Allen Lazard, Breshad Perriman, Jeff […]

Updated Week 17 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: James Conner, Ronald Jones, Rex Burkhead, Sony Michel, Devin Singletary

Welcome back RotoBallers -- congrats to all of you who made the fantasy football championship game! Below you'll find the updated Week 17 fantasy football running back rankings. As always, our goal is to help you win your matchups -- let's take a look at where some key running backs like James Conner, Ronald Jones […]

Updated 17 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, Ja'Marr Chase, Stefon Diggs, Tee Higgins

For most leagues, it's the fantasy football championships. Congrats to those who made it! In this article you'll see our updated Week 17 fantasy football wide receiver rankings. We're here to help you win your leagues, so let's see where key receivers like Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, Ja'Marr Chase, Stefon Diggs and Tee Higgins rank this […]

Updated Week 17 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: Travis Kelce, Foster Moreau, Gerald Everett, Mark Andrews, George Kittle

Welcome RotoBallers to the fantasy football championship week. As always, below you'll find our Week 17 tight end rankings for fantasy football. Our goal is to help you set those league-winning lineups, so let's see where key tight ends like Travis Kelce, Foster Moreau, Gerald Everett, Mark Andrews and George Kittle rank, among others? In […]

Updated Week 17 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football: Trey Lance, Kyler Murray, Taysom Hill, Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady

Welcome to the fantasy football championships! Just like every week, below are our updated fantasy football Week 17 quarterback rankings. It's the final week for most fantasy leagues, and the QB situation is a tricky one -- where do Trey Lance, Kyler Murray, Taysom Hill, Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady and Josh Allen rank, among others? In […]

Week 17 Kicker Streamers and Starts – 2021 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

We've finally made it – Championship Week. It's been a long season and the last two weeks have been some sort of sick drill of trying to dodge landmine after landmine. Between the injuries and Covid-19, making it this far was a testament to your team's depth and luck. Regardless of the reason, you're here. […]