Expect Kapri Bibbs To See Playing Time
Washington Redskins running back Kapri Bibbs is set to back up Adrian Peterson on Sunday with the likelihood that Chris Thompson misses the game against the Falcons. Bibbs disappeared from the offense (as expected) when Thompson returned in Week 8, but now could be in line to build on his slight uptick in volume from […]
Josh Doctson Faces Porous Defense In Week 9
Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson hasn't been worth fantasy consideration since his investors weighed their late-round options on draft day. He has just three more receptions than teammate Jamison Crowder, who hasn't played since Week 5. If Doctson is ever going to turn his season around, a Week 9 matchup with an exploitable Falcons […]
Chris Thompson, Trent Williams Doubtful To Play
Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (ribs) and left tackle Trent Williams (thumb) both missed practice again on Friday and are unlikely to play in Week 9 against the Falcons. Neither player has practiced all week, all but ruling them out. Thompson continues to battle injuries and is quickly falling off the fantasy radar, even […]
Jordan Reed Continues To Carry Risk
Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed has been victimized by his team's emerging defense, reliable ground game and underwhelming quarterback play. Even as the primary target in a battered group of pass-catchers, Reed hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 1 and has posted 50 or more yards just twice all season. It's difficult to bench […]
Rare Productive Day In Store For Alex Smith
Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith has just about dropped off the fantasy radar in 2018, but a matchup with the Falcons could do just enough for his value to trick owners into reassessing him going forward. Atlanta has given up at least three passing touchdowns in five of seven games. They're also one of only […]
Adrian Peterson In Line For Another Solid Outing
Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson will look to carry his early-season success into a contest with a Falcons defense that has been exploited all year. Only the Chiefs have surrendered more fantasy points per game to opposing running backs than the Falcons. Atlanta has given up at least 70 rushing yards in six of […]
Trent Williams Visiting Specialist Thursday
Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams (thumb) is visiting with a specialist in Pittsburgh on Thursday to determine if he needs to have a procedure on his dislocated thumb or if he can just wear a cast on it and play through it. If he is unable to go this Sunday against the Falcons, Ty […]
Jamison Crowder Ruled Out Against Falcons
Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden said wide receiver Jamison Crowder (ankle) will not play in Week 9 against the Falcons. It will be Crowder's fourth straight missed game. After being a popular breakout candidate in the preseason, Crowder has once again disappointed fantasy owners. He can be left to the waiver wire. Even in […]
Byron Marshall Could Come Off IR Next Week
Washington Redskins running back Byron Marshall (ankle) went through drills for a second straight day on Thursday and is eligible to come off Injured Reserve next Monday. He has been running just fine and could become an option on third downs with Chris Thompson (ribs) banged up. It's notable with Thompson likely to miss another […]
Chris Thompson, Jamison Crowder Missing Practice Again
Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (ribs) and wide receiver Jamison Crowder (ankle) are both sitting out of practice for the second straight day. Neither player looks to have a good chance of playing in Week 9 against the Falcons. With Adrian Peterson turning back the clock in the backfield, Thompson was rarely used last […]
Jordan Reed, Kapri Bibbs Limited Wednesday
Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (neck) and running back Kapri Bibbs (shoulder) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Reed is often seen on the team's injury report, but he has surprisingly stayed on the field so far this year. In one of the worst receiving corps in the NFL, Reed hasn't been able […]
Jamison Crowder, Paul Richardson, Adrian Peterson Miss Practice
Washington Redskins wide receivers Jamison Crowder (ankle) and Paul Richardson (knee, shoulder) and running back Adrian Peterson (shoulder) all missed practice on Wednesday. Crowder has missed the last several games and doesn't appear close to returning. He can be left on the waiver wire until further notice. Richardson returned after a one-game absence and predictably […]
Josh Doctson (WR, WSH) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Redskinds wide receiver Josh Doctson doesn’t make this list based on his performance but more along the lines of injuries depleting the pass catching options in Washington. Chris Thompson finally made it back in Week 9 and Paul Richardson was also able to suit up, but Jamison Crowder is […]
No Practice For Chris Thompson
Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (ribs) is not practicing on Wednesday after injuring his ribs again in Week 8. Thompson saw just five touches (three carries, two catches) in his return to action against the Giants. He's clearly hurting and isn't a lock to play this Sunday against the Falcons. It'd be a shame, […]
Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 9
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. […]
Using the #AllBenchRB Strategy
I apologize to my millions of fans for my absence these past few weeks. I was busy completing an Ironman whilst studying for the Mensa exam. During my training and study breaks, I pondered a topic I wrote about last year that I coined #AllBenchRB. I submitted my analysis to the Mensa Board, who instantly […]
Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions
The first of the six-team bye weeks is here. We might call this the Byepocalypse, except that one look at the schedule to see that it includes teams like the Cardinals, Jaguars, and Giants, you won't be too worried. Still, there are fewer options to choose from than usual and more spots than usual to fill […]
Week 9 Wide Receivers - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds
Six teams will be on the bye in Week 9. Six teams and a lot of receiver option that will not be around for your starting lineup. So, this article will be a little different than past weeks because we need to hit as many options as possible. It’s all hands-on-deck this week on the […]
Week 9 Quarterback Waiver Wire Adds and Pickups
Oh Buccaneers, you give us no respite from the quarterback shenanigans. When Tampa Bay's quarterbacks are good, they're really good. When they're bad, they're really bad. This week we're looking at the Tampa Bay situation among other quarterbacks to add for the upcoming week in fantasy football. Six teams are on bye this week, but […]
Week 9 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings
Week 8 featured several high-scoring matchups, but there were far more touchdowns scored than field goals. As teams get better, defenses should start holding teams to kicking more field goals, which is good for kickers in fantasy. When looking at the matchups for this week, there are quite a few games that figure to be […]
Waiver Wire Express - Week 9 Lightning Round
Week 8 featured another early start thanks to a tilt in London and brought many stellar performances throughout the day, some from known commodities and others from lesser-known players that you may want to add. We here at RotoBaller are always looking to get you actionable intel as fast (and as accurately) as possible, so […]
The Cut List - Players on the Chopping Block (Week 9)
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 […]
Redskins Acquire Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
The Washington Redskins acquired safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix from the Packers on Tuesday, according to a source. Clinton-Dix is in the final year of his deal and the Packers had no interest in extending him long term. The 25-year-old safety has been having a good year, recording 27 tackles with a sack, forced fumble and […]
Chris Thompson Picks Up Another Rib Injury In Week 8
Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (rib) suffered a rib injury on the other side in the Week 8 win over the Giants. His ability to play in Week 9 will be about pain tolerance. Thompson could be in danger of sitting out against the Falcons if the pain is too much to bear. If […]
Trent Williams Suffers Dislocated Thumb
Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden said left tackle Trent Williams (thumb) suffered a dislocated thumb in the Week 8 win over the Giants. He is currently wearing a cast and the team will see if he'll be able to practice on Wednesday. Williams is one of the best left tackles in the league, so […]
Redskins Defense Stifles Giants
The Washington Redskins defense bullied a weak Giants offensive line on Sunday, sacking Eli Manning seven times. They also picked Manning off twice in the 20-13 victory. It wasn't until a garbage-time touchdown that the Giants even reached double digits on the scoreboard. Sunday marks the fifth time this season that the Redskins have surrendered […]
Paul Richardson Held In Check By Giants
Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson returned to action Sunday after missing Week 7 due to injury. He was targeted five times, but only hauled in two of those for 34 yards. This is largely how Richardson's season as a whole has gone, as he hasn't caught more than four passes in any game, and […]
Another Ineffective Outing For Josh Doctson
Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson led the team in receiving yards with 49 in Sunday's win over the Giants. He also reeled in all five of his targets. This outing can be spun one of two ways. Doctson's five receptions and 49 yards are both season highs, and perhaps this is a much-needed step […]
Frustrations Continue For Jordan Reed
Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed saw a season-high 12 targets in Sunday's win over the Giants. Unfortunately for his fantasy owners, that amounted to seven catches for 38 yards. It's one thing to see low volume as a result of game flow, which has been the case more often than not for Reed in […]
Chris Thompson Neutralized In Return To Action
Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson saw just five total touches in his first game action since Week 5. He received three carries and caught two of three targets, all for 22 total yards. Washington didn't need to throw the ball often as they held a lead for most of the game, which certainly put […]