NFL MVP Power Rankings: Top Five Candidates and Latest Odds Ahead of Week 16

As we head into Week 16 of the NFL season, the MVP race is heating up. Multiple players have put themselves in the conversation with their outstanding play in 2023 and the weeks ahead will be crucial in deciding a winner. The voting for each NFL award, including MVP, is done before the playoffs start... Read More

Kyren Williams, Cooper Kupp, Demarcus Robinson: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 16

Week 16 of the NFL season gets underway with a Thursday night matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints. Week 16 also signifies the fantasy football playoff semi-finals in most leagues, which puts fantasy managers in a win-or-go-home situation. Kyren Williams, Cooper Kupp, and Demarcus Robinson are names that are squarely on... Read More

Is Ja'Marr Chase Injured or Healthy? Has Ja'Marr Chase Been Ruled Out for Fantasy Football Week 16?

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase suffered a right shoulder injury in the team's Week 15 overtime win against the Minnesota Vikings. Tests have revealed the injury to be an AC joint sprain and Chase has not been practicing this week ahead of Cincinnati's Week 16 divisional clash with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Will Ja'Marr Chase... Read More

Heisman Trophy Winner Jayden Daniels Decides on NFL Draft, Bowl Game Participation

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels put together a season for the ages in 2023. Daniels was named this year's Heisman Trophy winner thanks to a campaign that included a mind-blowing 3,812 passing yards and 40 TDs, as well as 1,134 rushing yards and 10 scores on the ground. The California native's performance on the Bayou has... Read More

NFL DFS Week 15 Picks (Main Slate): Top DraftKings Plays for Daily Fantasy Include Dak Prescott, Christian McCaffrey, Puka Nacua

Hello, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining me to talk NFL DFS. With many season-long leagues getting their playoffs underway this week, I understand that some of you might be looking for a way to stay in action for Week 15. You've come to the right place, as the DFS party don't stop until the Super... Read More

Michael Mayer - Week 15 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+Team TE Premium Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end TE2 ANALYSIS: The rookie out of Notre Dame has been a victim of this underwhelming Raiders passing attack in his first pro campaign. After what appeared to be a breakout 5-catch, 75-yard performance in Week 6 hasn't topped 50 receiving yards in a game... Read More

2023 NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Quarterbacks After Week 14

Just when you thought things couldn't get much worse at the QB position this season...Easton Stick has entered the chat. We're not trying to pick on Stick, who is just one of numerous backups that have been pressed into duty in 2023. We could legitimately see over half a dozen non-regular starters in action under... Read More

Joshua Kelley (RB, LAC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 19% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Following a Week 14 report that indicated Kelley could be in for a bigger workload, he proceeded to log a season-low 10% of the Chargers offensive snaps, tallying six yards on just three carries against the Denver Broncos, while garnering less work... Read More

NFL DFS Week 14 Picks: Top DraftKings Plays for Daily Fantasy Include Josh Allen, Alvin Kamara, DJ Moore, Isaiah Likely, more

Hello, RotoBallers, and fellow NFL DFS grinders. This season keeps on blazing past us and we're prepping for the Week 14 Main Slate. As some of you might be falling out of the picture in your season-long leagues, DFS is a great way to stay plugged into NFL fantasy action every week! This week's DraftKings... Read More

Kenneth Walker III - Week 14 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/Flex ANALYSIS:  The Seattle backfield is a nasty fantasy situation at the moment. After missing the Seahawks last two games with an oblique injury and working through this week with a questionable designation, it looks as though Kenneth Walker III will suit up against the San Francisco... Read More

Joshua Kelley (RB, LAC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 19% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With star running back Austin Ekeler struggling since his return from Injured Reserve, Chargers head coach Brandon Staley suggested this week that Joshua Kelley could see increased opportunities down the stretch. The Athletic's Daniel Popper reported that Staley as saying, "Competition for... Read More

Brevin Jordan - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 14

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE2/Streamer ANALYSIS: With Houston's Dalton Schultz officially set to miss his second consecutive game with a hamstring injury, Brevin Jordan will get the start at tight end for the Texans in Week 14 against the New York Jets. Jordan did an admirable job in Schultz's absence... Read More

Justin Jefferson - Week 14 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: Minnesota's star wide receiver Justin Jefferson was removed from the team's final Week 14 injury report on Friday and is set to return to action against the Las Vegas Raiders this week. The consensus No. 1 overall fantasy draft pick of 2023, Jefferson has been... Read More

Clyde Edwards-Helaire - Week 14 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2/3 ANALYSIS: Incumbent Chiefs starting running back Isiah Pacheco has officially been ruled out of the team's Week 14 game against the Buffalo Bills with a shoulder injury. Clyde Edwards-Helaire has been confirmed as the Chiefs' starter this week with head coach Andy Reid going as... Read More

Jerick McKinnon - Week 14 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/Flex ANALYSIS: With the breaking news out of Kansas City that starting running back Isiah Pacheco will miss the Chiefs' Week 14 clash with the Buffalo Bills, fantasy managers are left wondering which RB to target in the KC backfield, Jerick McKinnon or Clyde Edwards-Helaire? Per... Read More

2023 NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Quarterbacks After Week 13

Let's be honest...we've seen some downright ugly quarterback play in 2023. Unfortunately, there was more of the same in Week 13. On the flip side, some NFL QBs have been phenomenal this year, elevating their games -- and their teams -- to different levels. While we certainly have some ugly matchups on tap in Week... Read More

Nick Folk - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Tier 2 ANALYSIS: Tennessee Titans kicker Nick Folk is coming off a modest seven-point performance in Week 12, where he successfully drilled his only field goal attempt from an impressive 53 yards. The seasoned veteran boasts a solid record of 21-of-22 on field goals this season,... Read More

Greg Dortch - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Flex ANALYSIS: With Arizona wide receiver Michael Wilson ruled out for the team's Week 13 tilt with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cardinals speedster Greg Dortch should play significant snaps. Dortch has proved to be an admirable fill-in for Wilson in recent weeks. He's garnered an eye-opening 17... Read More

NFL DFS Week 13 Picks: Top DraftKings Plays for Daily Fantasy Include Brock Purdy, Rachaad White, Zack Moss, Tyreek Hill

Hello, RotoBallers, and fellow NFL DFS grinders. It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is now in the rearview mirror and we are ready to embark on the Week 13 DraftKings Main Slate. As some of you might be falling out of the picture in your season-long leagues, DFS is a great way to stay plugged... Read More

Brandon Aiyuk - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: The Philadelphia Eagles have allowed the NFL's second-most receiving TDs (17), as well as the league's third-most receiving yards (2,148) to the WR position in 2023. Brandon Aiyuk boom week 💣 pic.twitter.com/DfyDP9ORPj — PFF Fantasy Football (@PFF_Fantasy) December 1, 2023 It's a tremendous Week 13... Read More

Rachaad White - DraftKings NFL DFS Picks for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Roster in all game types DRAFTKINGS PRICE TAG: $6,300 ANALYSIS: There are a few "no-brainer" spots at the running back position on the Main Slate this week. One such option is Rachaad White, a back who's garnering true workhorse volume out of the Bucs backfield and draws a pristine Week 13 matchup against... Read More

Sam Howell - DraftKings NFL DFS Sleepers for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Roster in Large-Field GPPs DRAFTKINGS PRICE TAG: $6,200 ANALYSIS: Volume, volume, volume. That's what we're getting with Sam Howell, as Washington's second-year signal-caller leads the NFL in passing attempts (486), completions (323), and yards (3,339) through the first dozen weeks of the season. Another week with Sam Howell at the 🔝 pic.twitter.com/W3panb1076 —... Read More

Brock Purdy - DraftKings NFL DFS Picks for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Roster in all game types DRAFTKINGS PRICE TAG: $6,100 ANALYSIS: There is more than one way to skin a cat in DFS. While some QBs are in pass-happy offenses, Purdy excels on elite efficiency rather than massive volume. Purdy hasn't attempted 40 passes in any game this season and has attempted more than... Read More

Jonathan Taylor - Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 13

INJURY: Thumb WEEK 13 STATUS: Out ANALYSIS: It's been a roller-coaster season for Jonathan Taylor's fantasy managers and things are taking yet another wild turn ahead of Week 13. Taylor is expected to undergo surgery on his injured thumb as soon as Wednesday and miss multiple weeks, according to The Athletic's James Boyd. BREAKING: Jonathan... Read More

NFL DFS Week 12 Picks: Top DraftKings Plays for Daily Fantasy Include Josh Allen, Tank Dell, Rachaad White, Rashid Shaheed, Evan Engram

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome back to Break The Slate. I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and did well on that always-fun DFS slate! With six games taking place off the DraftKings main slate this week, we are relatively limited in some areas. However, it makes for a unique and fun slate. This week's... Read More

Trey McBride - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: The second-year pro continues to spread his wings with veteran tight end Zach Ertz on Injured Reserve. Since Week 8, McBride has amassed 291 receiving yards and a score on 26 catches, while his 35 targets are the third-most at the TE position over that... Read More

Rashid Shaheed - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/4 ANALYSIS: New Orleans deep threat Rashid Shaheed represents an interesting boom/bust option in Week 12. Saints receiver Michael Thomas has been placed on IR with a knee injury. Thomas' absence should lead to increased opportunities for Shaheed, as well as rookie A.T. Perry against the... Read More

NFL DFS Thanksgiving Day Picks: Top DraftKings Plays for Daily Fantasy Include Dak Prescott, Christian McCaffrey, Amon-Ra St. Brown

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome back to Break The Slate. It's hard to believe we've already reached one of the most fun NFL DFS days of the year, but here we are...the Thanksgiving Day slate! I hope you all have a great holiday filled with friends, family, great food, and plenty of football! Let's get into... Read More

Gus Edwards - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: While electric rookie Keaton Mitchell has been getting all the hype of late, it's the "Gus Bus" that continues to chug along as the true engine of the Baltimore Ravens backfield. Edwards has been a red zone machine over the past month. He's racked... Read More

Tank Dell - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: The Houston Texans wide receiver continued his sterling rookie campaign in Week 11. Tank Dell torched the Arizona Cardinals for 149 yards and a score on eight catches. The undersized dynamo has now scored four TDs in Houston's last three games while also topping... Read More