Texans D/ST A Middle-Of-The-Pack Option In Week 6

The Houston Texans' defense has been much better than people probably thought coming into the year, and they'll have a chance to show their potential in Week 6 against the New Orleans Saints. Houston's defense was solid last week, finishing with two forced fumbles and six fantasy points. The one downside of the Texans D/ST […]

Dalton Schultz Not A Must-Start In Week 6

It appears Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz is starting to build a rapport with quarterback C.J. Stroud. But Schultz might struggle to find openings in Week 6 against the New Orleans Saints. The Saints defense ranks number one against fantasy tight ends this season, holding that group to just 4.6 half-PPR fantasy points per […]

Nico Collins A Flex Play In Week 6

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins is looking to bounce back in Week 6 against the New Orleans Saints after a mediocre performance last week. Collins had just three catches on four targets for 39 yards while being shadowed by Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell. Entering Sunday's matchup, the third-year wideout will have another tough […]

Dameon Pierce Draws A Tough Matchup In Week 6

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce might be hard to trust in fantasy at home against the New Orleans Saints in Week 6. Pierce will face a Saints run defense that is allowing just 91 rush yards and 12 fantasy points per game in half-PPR formats to start the season. The second-year back, who's only […]

C.J. Stroud A Risky QB1 In Week 6

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has exceeded all expectations in the early going. But he faces a hard challenge in Week 6 against the New Orleans Saints. The Saints come in as the fourth-best defensive passing unit through five weeks, which could spell trouble for Stroud's fantasy value this Sunday. He will also likely be […]

Jordyn Brooks Limited In Wednesday’s Practice

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Jordyn Brooks (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's team practice. It's a good sign that Brooks was able to practice in some capacity to start the week. His limited practice could have also been the Seahawks being cautious following their bye week. The linebacker quickly recovered from his ACL tear suffered […]

Jamal Adams Limited In Wednesday’s Practice

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Adams, who made his season debut in Week 4 against the New York Giants, played just nine snaps before suffering a concussion. With the All-Pro safety clearing concussion protocols, per Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, he should be available for the team […]

Braxton Berrios Starts Week With Limited Practice

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Braxton Berrios (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's team practice. Like last week, Berrios started with a limited practice on Wednesday. But he eventually practiced in full the next two days and was cleared to play with no injury designation this past Sunday. It appears the 28-year-old wideout is on […]

Donald Parham Jr. Participates In Wednesday’s Practice

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Donald Parham Jr. (wrist) participated in Wednesday's practice with a brace on his right hand. Parham was dealing with a sprained wrist heading into the Chargers Week 5 bye, but it appears his injury has improved since then. The Chargers don't play until Monday against the Dallas Cowboys. So, the […]

Travis Homer Misses Practice On Wednesday

Chicago Bears running back Travis Homer (hamstring) did not partake in the team's practice on Wednesday. Homer suffered the injury in the Bears' 40-20 win in Week 5 and left the game early. With the extra time off, though, it appears the running back is still nursing his hamstring issue. The 25-year-old has only seen […]

Is Tank Dell Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell has been a surprise star in his rookie year. He has also become a reliable fantasy starter in 10-plus team leagues this year. After catching his first touchdown pass of the season in Week 2, Dell was a popular waiver wire add across all formats.  That success has continued […]

Snap Count And Usage Analysis - Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers for Week 6

Welcome RotoBallers to another edition of snap count and usage analysis. As we head into Week 6, we will look at and analyze snap count and usage from several players across the league -- some good and some not so great.  Week 5 saw some surprisingly huge fantasy games from several big-time players. Cincinnati Bengals […]

Nakobe Dean Nearing Return

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean (foot) was activated from the injured reserve list on Tuesday. Dean had his 21-day practice window opened up, and he'll be able to return to game action as soon as this week. The young linebacker has been out since suffering a foot injury in Philadelphia's season opener against the New […]

Justin Simmons Limited In Tuesday’s Practice

Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (hip) was a limited participant in the team's practice on Tuesday. This was likely a designed limited day for Simmons, who missed Week 3 and Week 4 with a hip issue. After missing two games, he returned to the field in Week 5 and logged five tackles on 100% of […]

Is Curtis Samuel A Good Fantasy Football Pickup For Week 6? Waiver Wire Outlook

Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel has been more involved on offense than people expected coming into the year. With wideouts Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson also on offense, Samuel went under the radar in fantasy drafts all offseason.  But Samuel has been the surprise bright spot in the Commanders' offense over the past two […]

Dalton Schultz Leads Texans In Receiving In Week 5

Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz caught seven passes for 65 yards and one touchdown in the team's 21-19 loss against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 5. Schultz was busy all afternoon as he led the team in catches, and receiving yards on Sunday. The tight end was also targeted a team-high 10 times. The […]

Nico Collins Quiet In Week 5 Loss

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins was held in check in the team's 21-19 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 5. Collins drew the tough assignment of Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell, which hurt his potential on Sunday. He had just three catches on four targets for 39 yards. The third-year wideout has been a […]

Dameon Pierce Sees 21 Touches In Loss

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce touched the ball 21 times in the team's 21-19 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 5. Pierce had 20 carries for 66 yards while also catching one pass for 16 yards. The 21 touches on Sunday marks the second consecutive game he has eclipsed 20-plus touches and 80-plus […]

C.J. Stroud Throws One Touchdown In Loss

Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud completed 20-of-35 passes for one touchdown in the team's 21-19 loss against the Atlanta Falcons. Stroud continued his strong rookie campaign and has now thrown for 1,461 passing yards and seven touchdowns this season. On Sunday, the rookie led an 11-play, 75-yard drive in the final minutes to give […]

Buy Low, Sell High - Fantasy Football Trades Advice for Breece Hall, Chris Olave, Alexander Mattison and More

The fantasy football season has been a wild ride so far, and things will only get crazier as the season goes on. The Cowboys D/ST is currently ranked 21st overall and has scored more fantasy points (80) in PPR formats than Bijan Robinson (70.2), Amon-Ra St. Brown (69.5) Tony Pollard (66.2), CeeDee Lamb (62), and […]

Ka’imi Fairbairn An Emerging Kicker Entering Week 5

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn will look to continue his strong season in Week 5 against the Atlanta Falcons. Fairbairn went a perfect 7-for-7 on kicks last week, including a 3-for-3 showing on field goals. The Texans kicker has now made 11-of-12 field goals and 9-of-9 extra points to begin 2023. Fairbairn's strong play has […]

Texans Defense A Solid Streaming Option In Week 5

The Houston Texans D/ST has another favorable matchup in Week 5 against the Atlanta Falcons. After Houston's defense dismantled the Pittsburgh Steelers offense in the 30-6 blowout win, they have become a very interesting add in all fantasy formats. They have totaled 14 fantasy points in back-to-back games and just forced one turnover with three […]

Dalton Schultz A Borderline TE1 In Week 5

Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz will enter a Week 5 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons as a borderline TE1. Despite catching his first touchdown pass of the year and finishing with a season-high 13.2 PPR fantasy points last week, there are plenty of concerns for Schultz moving forward. He played less than 50% of […]

Robert Woods Still Searching For First Touchdown

Houston Texans wide receiver Robert Woods is looking to secure his first touchdown of the season in Week 5 against the Atlanta Falcons. Woods has been rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud's security blanket in the passing game, being targeted the second most on the team through four weeks (31). The veteran has 18 catches for 191 […]

Tank Dell A Solid Flex Option In Week 5

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Tank Dell will look to get back on track in a Week 5 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Dell was extremely quiet in the team's 30-6 blowout win over the Pittsburgh Steelers last week, catching just one pass for 16 yards. However, before Week 4, Dell was coming off back-to-back […]

Nico Collins A Must-Start In Week 5

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins continues to impress, and he's a must-start in all fantasy formats in Week 5 against the Atlanta Falcons. Collins has been a surprise fantasy star in the early going, averaging over 20 PPR fantasy points per game through four weeks. The third-year wideout is also coming off a massive […]

C.J. Stroud A QB1 In Week 5

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has finally entered QB1 status in fantasy in Week 5 against the Atlanta Falcons. The rookie has scored 20-plus fantasy points in three straight games while throwing for 1,212 yards and six touchdowns with no interceptions to begin the year. He'll draw a tough matchup facing a Falcons defense that […]

Should I Start Dallas Goedert in Week 5? TE Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert hasn't gotten off to a strong start this season. After averaging about 11.7 PPR fantasy points last year, Goedert hasn't been a consistent fantasy option through four weeks.  Goedert has had zero games above 10 PPR fantasy points this season while averaging a mere 5.5 PPR fantasy points in […]

Braxton Berrios Limited In Wednesday’s Practice

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Braxton Berrios (knee) was a limited participant in the team's practice on Wednesday. Berrios has split WR3 reps with Robbie Chosen and Cedrick Wilson Jr. this season. But he was the most efficient wideout of the bunch in the Dolphins' 48-20 blowout loss in Week 5. The 27-year-old caught six passes […]

Josh Reynolds Still Tending To Groin Issue

Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (groin) was a limited participant in the team's practice on Wednesday. Reynolds has been dealing with this groin issue for several weeks now but has managed to play in every game this season. The 28-year-old wideout will have two more chances to practice this week to determine his availability […]