Alex Smith Unlikely To Be Ready For 2019 Season

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (leg), who remains in the hospital after needing additional surgeries to fight an infection in his surgically repaired broken leg, is unlikely to be ready for the start of the 2019 season. Mark Sanchez isn't the answer next year to begin the year, so the 'Skins will need to look […]

Josh Doctson Active In Week 14

Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson (hip) is active for Week 14 against the Giants. Running backs Kapri Bibbs and Samaje Perine are healthy scratches. Doctson hasn't reached the 100-yard mark in a single game this year and has only two touchdowns in an offense that is now being held hostage by Mark Sanchez at […]

Updated Week 14 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 14 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 14 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Odell Beckham Jr. (quad) will not play Sunday. Sammy Watkins is out and will miss multiple weeks. T.Y. Hilton will play in Week 14. Mitch Trubisky will officially return this […]

Week 14 Start/Sit: Monday Night Football Matchup Analysis

The Minnesota Vikings (6-5-1) head to Seattle to take on the Seahawks Monday night while still possessing a very legitimate shot at their second-straight NFC North championship. It would take time travel, combined with several injuries or random kidnappings, for the Seattle Seahawks (7-5) to prevent the Los Angeles Rams from claiming the second-straight NFC […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 14) - Targets and Avoids

Of course last week I write, "It has been one top-heavy year." In Week 13, most of the favorites got it handed to them. Seven underdogs won outright and double-digit favorites like the Titans and Chiefs failed to cover. Some teams just continue to cover like the Patriots. They are a machine. Good teams win, […]

Week 14 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 1)

Welcome to our Week 14 matchups analysis and starts/sits column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every matchup from every Sunday game to help you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. We'll also be updating this as injury reports come in so check back often. This article will cover the early slate of games, beginning […]

Week 14 Rankings Analysis - Nick Mariano vs. Industry ECR

Hello and welcome to the weekly column that puts my rankings in the spotlight and compares them against the Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR). I’m currently eighth in FantasyPros accuracy competition, fighting with the smartest of cookies, after finishing ninth (out of 130) in 2017. I hope this piece gives you a glimpse into my rationale for […]

Week 14 Busts - Overvalued Players to Avoid In Fantasy Football

It's playoff time in the fantasy football world. Hopefully, you grabbed one of those coveted first-round byes and are just reading this column for fun, but if you didn't -- don't worry, y'all, because I'm here to give you #INFORMATION to help you make the best decisions about who not to play this weekend. Let's […]

WR Target and Snap Count Risers from Week 13

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 are now advancing even further toward achieving your objective, it […]

Week 14 Consistency Reports - Start/Sit Decisions

This feels like the first time in ages we have not lost a fantasy gold mine type team to Thursday Night Football. Seriously can one of the Jaguars and Titans play in that slot every week? Their current brand of football suits it so well! What that does mean is that entering the fantasy weekend […]

Inside the Tent - Week 14 NFL Injury Insight

At RotoBaller, we can't stress enough the importance of keeping up with injuries and playing your best lineup week after week. Players are going to get injured, that's an unavoidable fact. What's avoidable though is making the wrong roster decisions based on the injuries surrounding your fantasy squad. If you want to dominate your leagues […]

Josh Doctson Listed As Questionable

Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson (hip) is questionable for Week 14 against the Giants. Doctson did have a season-high 10 targets two games ago, but otherwise he hasn't done much with more opportunity in 2018 with Jamison Crowder missing a big chunk of the year. Doctson doesn't have more than six catches or 66 […]

Redskins Defense Looking To Save Season

The Washington Redskins defense/special teams has fallen off the radar somewhat in the realm of fantasy as devastating quarterback injuries seem to have shaken the foundation of the team as a whole. Sunday's game against the Giants could very well be the last chance they have to turn things around and make an improbable playoff […]

No Need To Roll The Dice On Josh Doctson

Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson has had the benefit of being the one regular starter at his position not to miss significant time due to injury this season, but he has not converted that availability into a productive fantasy campaign. There is no reason to hope for a sudden turnaround with Mark Sanchez now […]

Mark Sanchez Obviously Not An Option Against Giants

Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Sanchez will make his first start since 2015 on Sunday against the Giants. In doing so he will become the third quarterback this season to captain a run-first offense battered by injuries and nearly devoid of reliable or consistent pass-catchers. Moreover, Sanchez was only signed by the Redskins on Nov. 19, […]

Somewhat Positive Outlook For Jordan Reed

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed seemed to be recapturing some of his fantasy intrigue in Weeks 11 and 12, catching 13 passes for 146 yards and a touchdown on 19 targets. Last week's injury to Colt McCoy (and the subsequent arrival of Mark Sanchez as the team's starting quarterback) undeniably throws a wrench into […]

Chris Thompson Seeks Increased Workload Against Giants

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson had an uneventful return to the field in Week 13, recording just six inconsequential touches. The Redskins could look to get him more involved in a Week 14 contest that may well determine the fate of their season. The Giants have allowed an NFL-worst six receiving touchdowns to running […]

Adrian Peterson Looks To Run Over Giants Again

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson is still working his way through a shoulder injury that has affected his participation in practice of late, but the injury hasn't kept him out of any games. Monitor the final injury reports as you prepare your lineup for the first round of the fantasy playoffs, but expect Peterson […]

DraftKings Power Pivots: NFL DFS Week 14

Hi RotoBallers! For those of you that read this article regularly, welcome back! If you are finding Power Pivots for the first time, you have come to the right place if you love NFL DFS! Each week we examine players that are projected to popular at each position and try to find an alternative or […]

What Is Kareem Hunt's Dynasty Value?

To start off, I am going to make it clear that this article is about the dynasty value of Kareem Hunt not knowing in any definitive way what the future holds for his NFL career. This is not going to opine on the legal aspects or moral aspects of what transpired with him recently. No […]

Alex Smith Battling Infection After Surgery

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (leg) is now battling an infection related to the surgery he underwent to fix a broken fibula and tibia, according to sources informed of the situation. It's unclear if the infection will jeopardize the rest of Smith's playing career at this time. Smith wasn't playing at his best this year […]

Under-the-Radar Booms/Busts: Week 14

This is arguably the most important week of the fantasy football regular season. Week 14 is the last week of the regular season in many if not most fantasy leagues. Postseason berths and playoff positioning are up for grabs during this week, and fantasy players do not have to worry about any of their superstars […]

Fantasy Bomb - TE Start/Sit Advice (Week 14)

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and lead NFL writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) give their start/sit recommendations at the tight end position for Week 14 of the fantasy football season. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and listen to us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! […]

Trey Quinn, Quinton Dunbar Land On IR

The Washington Redskins placed wide receiver Trey Quinn (ankle), cornerback Quinton Dunbar (shin) and offensive guard Jonathan Cooper (biceps) on season-ending Injured Reserve on Wednesday and signed quarterback Josh Johnson, center Demetrius Rhaney, guard Zac Kerin and defensive end Marcus Smith in corresponding moves. The falling Redskins continue to get worse. Quinn's loss hurt's the […]

The Tape Tells All - Dante Pettis's Week 13 Performance

Things were supposed to be good in San Francisco this year. The team had a promising young quarterback, a good veteran wide receiver, a highly-talented receiver across from him, and an up and coming tight end, and then they drafted Washington wide receiver Dante Pettis to add to that core. The 49ers were a playoff […]

Smashmouth: Offensive Lines Impacting Fantasy Football (Week 14)

Congratulations to those that have made the playoffs and to those that are still trying to make it to the dance for a Week 15 playoff, good luck. Now are the weeks where the money is made and championships are won. In most circumstances, there are a few core players on your roster that have […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 14

Whether due to their own play, the play of others, or injuries, players' stock increases and decreases on a weekly basis. Perhaps more than any other, the NFL is a league that experiences ups and downs at a rapid pace. With only 16 games, there’s little room for error and seemingly endless opportunities for improvement. […]

Nyheim Hines (RB, IND) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It turns out Marlon Mack cleared the concussion protocol in time to play Week 13, limiting Hines to four carries for five yards. There is a role for him in full PPR leagues, as Nyheim Hines made nine receptions on the day for 50 yards. […]

Josh Doctson (WR, WSH) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson has been targeted at least five times in four of the last five games. While he has not caught a touchdown in three games, he was targeted 10 times against the Cowboys last week and had a […]

Redskins Hoping To Add Josh Johnson As Backup

The Washington Redskins are hoping to sign free-agent quarterback Josh Johnson despite working out Landry Jones and Ryan Mallett on Tuesday, according to a source. Both Alex Smith and Colt McCoy are out for the year with broken legs, forcing Mark Sanchez into a starting role for the final four weeks. It's about as bad […]