Chris Thompson A Weak Play Against Jaguars

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson hasn't done anything in his two games back from injury that would instill confidence in his fantasy investors. His lack of production is as much a reflection of the offense as a whole unraveling around him as it is of anything, but expect more of the same in Week […]

Josh Johnson The Longest Of Long Shots

Washington Redskins quarterback Josh Johnson will make his first NFL start since 2011 on Sunday in Jacksonville. Johnson put up deceivingly impressive numbers in the second half of a blowout loss last week, but don't bank on a repeat performance in Week 15. The Jaguars, for all their woes, have done well against opposing quarterbacks […]

Vernon Davis In Line For More Work

Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis figures to see most of the snaps left behind by the injured Jordan Reed, who is doubtful to play on Sunday. With quarterback Josh Johnson making his first NFL start in seven years, it stands to reason that Davis would take on the safety blanket role in what is […]

Adrian Peterson Carries Risk In Week 15

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson will look to bounce back from one of his worst games of the season on Sunday in a road bout with Jacksonville. The odds would appear to be stacked against him in an offense marching out its fourth starting quarterback since Week 12 against a Jaguars defense that hasn't […]

Derrius Guice's Rehab Delayed By Infection

Washington Redskins rookie running back Derrius Guice (knee), who suffered a torn ACL in the first preseason game, has dealt with an infection in his knee that has delayed his rehab. Guice required three additional surgeries to combat the infection. The No. 59 overall pick of the draft was expected to have a big role […]

Jordan Reed, Josh Doctson Out Again

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (toe) and wide receiver Josh Doctson (concussion) both missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Given Reed's injury issues in his career, it's unlikely he plays in Week 15 against the Jaguars, and he could even be shut down the rest of the season. Vernon Davis will […]

WR Target and Snap Count Risers From Week 14

Congratulations to those of you whose diligence through the draft process and the regular season has been rewarded with an opportunity to participate in the fantasy playoffs. Your wide receivers remain essential components toward accomplishing your unwavering goal of securing a league championship. Since you have now advanced even further toward achieving your objective, it […]

Trusting Derrick Henry (or Not) in Fantasy Playoffs

Few things give me true pleasure in watching the game of football like watching a running back rip off a long run. Derrick Henry did just that in Week 14, running for 99 yards against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He didn't stop there, posting a memorable 238 yards and four touchdowns on the day. That's the stuff of […]

Jordan Reed, Josh Doctson Not Practicing

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (toe) and wide receiver Josh Doctson (concussion) are not practicing on Wednesday. With Washington's season crumbling due to a plethora of injuries to key players, it's no lock that they rush either Reed or Doctson back onto the field for Week 15 against the Jaguars. Reed remained healthy for […]

Vernon Davis (TE, WSH) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With Jordan Reed injured for the umpteenth time, Vernon Davis will be Washington’s top tight end for the foreseeable future. Not sure who will be throwing him the ball (Mark Sanchez? Josh Johnson? Heath Shuler???), but Davis will see more targets than most pass catchers on […]

Jamison Crowder (WR, WSH) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 11% of Leagues ANALYSIS: You can't be blamed for forgetting about Jamison Crowder and avoiding him this week with Mark Sanchez behind center. He was a non-factor until Josh Johnson took over and hit him in stride for a 79-yard TD in which Crowder really did […]

Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions

If at least one of your fantasy teams is still in contention for a championship, congratulations. Rather than wishing you good luck in Week 15, it would be more prudent to offer sage advice on which waiver wire adds could become valuable streamers or backups for the last couple of weeks of the 2018 season. […]

Week 15 Wide Receivers - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

Hopefully you survived Week 14 of the football season, a week that was littered with the unexpected. Owners were still battling injuries, including unexpected ones like Odell Beckham Jr and when we ran to look for help, a majority of the players we leaned on where underwhelming at best. So, if your fantasy season is […]

Week 15 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 14 is over, and, for some of us, so is our fantasy season. For those of you that are still going, congratulations are in order. Kickers become all the more important during the playoffs, as the weather is getting colder, and the best players are even more difficult to predict. Week 15 is here, […]

Week 15 Tight Ends - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

If you did not find the right tight end by now, chances are your fantasy football season is over and you are moving onto hoops and hockey --- and not reading this column. The opening week of the playoffs is upon many fantasy football leagues around the country and world, so many leagues might not […]

Week 15 Quarterback Waiver Wire Adds and Pickups

It's the semi-finals in most fantasy leagues, so most owners should have their quarterback locked in permanently. If that's not the case don't fear, there are still good streaming options available in plenty of leagues. There are a few tough matchups for highly-owned quarterbacks this week. Aaron Rodgers @ Chicago, Matt Ryan vs. ARI, Matt […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 15 Lightning Round

The fantasy football playoffs are off and running, and we here at RotoBaller are here to help and get you waiver information as fast (and as accurately) as possible for your championship push. Consider this the waiver wire lightning round heading into Week 15. This column is published early every week and then updated after […]

The Cut List - Players on the Chopping Block (Week 15)

This is your weekly list of players to drop. I will do my best to limit this list to injured players and players you might consider holding. If you roster pure handcuffs or backups, obviously you can let them go at any time. The players on this list will, ideally, be guys that aren't clearly […]

Josh Johnson (QB, WSH) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team  Leagues OWNED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Maybe the Skins lucked themselves into a quarterback. The top pick in the recent AAF quarterback draft (don't tell me you're not familiar with the Alliance of America Football), Josh Johnson was brought in to be the backup to Mark Sanchez because, well it's good to […]

Jeff Driskel (QB, CIN) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2-QB Leagues OWNED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: This one is purely matchup-based, as Cincinnati Bengals tight end Jeff Driskel hasn’t done much to prove himself since taking over for Andy Dalton in Week 12. He hasn’t been bad, but he’s been a low-ceiling game-manager type. His already low-ceiling is hurt with A.J. Green on the […]

Josh Doctson In Concussion Protocol

Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson is in the league's concussion protocol. The Redskins continue to suffer injury after injury as the collapse to end the 2018 season. Doctson had four catches (five targets) for a season-high 84 yards in the Week 14 loss to the Giants and has 20 targets in the last three […]

Jordan Reed In Danger Of Missing Final Three Games

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (foot), who suffered a foot sprain in Week 14, isn't believed to be dealing with a serious injury, but he could be in danger of missing the rest of the season with only three games remaining. He is having a precautionary MRI exam on Monday. It seemed too good […]

Redskins Defense Bulldozed By Giants

The Washington Redskins defense/special teams provided no fantasy value in Week 14, and more than likely contributed to the end of a few playoff runs as they watched the Giants blaze past them in a 40-16 rout. The Redskins have now given up at least 28 points in three straight contests, and have compounded this […]

Vernon Davis Catches Four Passes Against Giants

Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis saw an uptick in involvement after Jordan Reed exited Sunday's loss to the Giants with an injury. This, of course, amounted to a pedestrian four catches for 31 yards as the Redskins tried unsuccessfully to erase an embarrassing early deficit. If Reed is unable to suit up for Week […]

Josh Doctson Collects 84 Yards In Loss

Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson caught four of five targets for 84 yards in Sunday's defeat at the hands of the New York Giants. Both the yardage and yards-per-catch mark season highs for the wideout, but that is about the extent of the optimism to be found here. The Redskins have lost four games […]

Chris Thompson Sees Just Six Touches On Sunday

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson caught three passes and was given three carries against the Giants on Sunday. This marks the second game in a row in which Thompson was hardly a focal point of his team's offensive efforts. With so many things going wrong for the Redskins over the last month, one would […]

Jamison Crowder Scores Long Touchdown In Week 14

Washington Redskins wide receiver Jamison Crowder caught just two passes on seven targets in Sunday's shellacking at the hands of the Giants. It was all over but the shouting when he took one of those two receptions 79 yards to the house, cashing in a lucrative garbage-time fantasy day. Regarding Crowder's value going forward, it […]

Adrian Peterson Ineffective Against Giants

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson carried the ball 10 times for 16 yards in Sunday's blowout loss to the Giants. He was out-gained on the ground by Chris Thompson, who only had three carries, and Josh Johnson, the Redskins' fourth new quarterback in as many weeks. As Washington's season has come apart at the […]

Josh Johnson Will Start In Week 15

After looking impressive in relief of Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Sanchez in the blowout loss to the Giants in Week 14, head coach Jay Gruden said that Josh Johnson will start against the Jaguars in Week 15. Sanchez predictably was bad, going 6-for-14 for 38 yards and two interceptions before being benched. Johnson was 11-for-16 […]

Jordan Reed Exits With Injury

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (ankle) limped off with the medical staff in the first quarter of Week 14 against the Giants after having his ankle rolled up on during a run play. There is no word on whether he'll be able to return to the game, so consider him questionable, at best. Reed […]