George Kittle Was "Close To Playing" Against Seahawks

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (groin) missed his second consecutive game to open the season on Sunday against the Seahawks. While this is not how anyone hoped he would begin the year, it sounds like he may be nearing a return. Head coach Kyle Shanahan described him as "close to playing" on Sunday, […]

Buccaneers Add Cole Beasley

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have decided to add veteran wide receiver Cole Beasley to their receiving corps. With Chris Godwin (hamstring) still sidelined, Julio Jones (knee) battling an injury, and Mike Evans now suspended for one game, they are in desperate need of offensive playmakers. The 33-year-old is a reliable third-down pass-catcher coming off a […]

Fantasy Football Start Em, Sit Em - Week 2 Matchups Analysis

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 2 matchups analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. Week 1 provided us with many surprises and outstanding performances, all of which we'll consider as we prepare for Week 2. For those who are unfamiliar, each week we'll be analyzing every game from the Sunday slate, helping […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for TE: Week 2 Updates for Zach Ertz, George Kittle, Brevin Jordan

Below you will find our updated fantasy football injuries report for tight ends for Week 2 of the 2022 NFL season as of Saturday, September 17th. There are a few NFL TEs dealing with injuries, including Zach Ertz, George Kittle, and Brevin Jordan. Being up-to-date on NFL injury news can give you an edge over your […]

Is Leonard Fournette Playing? Should I Start Fournette in Week 2?

Leonard Fournette was one of the significant contributors in the Buccaneers' Week 1 victory over the Cowboys. What not everyone noticed though, was that he appeared to leave towards the end of the game with an injury, creating questions about his health. He was then added to the injury report earlier this week with a […]

Is Keenan Allen Hurt or Healthy? Is Keenan Allen Playing in Week 2 for Fantasy Football?

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen is a perennial top-15 receiver for fantasy football, who was drafted to be great again in 2022. Allen entered the season with concerns about his age and the emergence of Mike Williams. However, he came out of the gate firing on all cylinders against the Raiders before unfortunately […]

Joe Flacco To Get The Nod Again In Week 2

The New York Jets have confirmed that they will give another start to veteran quarterback Joe Flacco. The 37-year-old went 37-of-59 for 309 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in their Week 1 loss against the Ravens. His performance appears to have been good enough to earn him at least one more opportunity, although the […]

Eagles Place Derek Barnett On Injured Reserve

The Philadelphia Eagles have placed defensive end Derek Barnett (knee) on injured reserve. The 26-year-old suffered a torn ACL in their season-opener against the Lions, ending his 2022 campaign. The Eagles' defense started well in a win over the Lions but did allow them to make a push late in the game. The Eagles are […]

Quinn Meinerz Expected To Miss Four Weeks

Denver Broncos right guard Quinn Meinerz (hamstring) exited their season opener against the Seahawks. He left with a hamstring injury and is expected to miss about four weeks, making him a candidate for the injured reserve list. The 23-year-old was off to a strong start but will likely be replaced by Graham Glasgow. The Broncos […]

Jamal Adams Suffered "Torn Quad"

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (quadriceps) was forced to exit early in Monday's matchup with the Denver Broncos. It was initially reported as a "serious" quad injury, which has since been described as a "torn quad." This certainly aligns with the initial prognosis, creating further concern about the extent of the injury. It's still unclear […]

Travis Etienne And James Robinson Split Snaps In Week 1

Jacksonville Jaguars running backs Travis Etienne and James Robinson are one of the backfield battles to monitor. In Week 1, the total snaps were nearly even with a 51-49 split in favor of the sophomore. As expected, Robinson accounted for 60% of the carries compared to 30% for Etienne, while the reverse was true of […]

George Kittle Hopeful To Practice On Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (groin) missed Sunday's game against the Bears. The team seemed optimistic that the 28-year-old would suit up, further evidenced by head coach Kyle Shanahan's comment about his availability, "that's why he made the trip." Although he did not play in Week 1, there is hope for a Week […]

Rondale Moore Will Test Hamstring On Wednesday

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore (hamstring) did not play in Sunday's game against the Chiefs. The extent of the injury remains unclear, however, head coach Kliff Kingsbury reported he would attempt to participate in practice on Wednesday so they can evaluate what he is able to do. Despite an underwhelming rookie season, finishing with […]

Fantasy Football Start Em, Sit Em - Week 1 Matchups Analysis

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 1 matchups analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. It's been a wild offseason full of blockbuster trades, rookies flying up the depth chart, and heated camp battles. Alas, we have arrived at Week 1, so let's get off to a strong start! For those who are unfamiliar, […]

Is Sterling Shepard Healthy or Injured? Should I Start Shepard for Week 1 Fantasy Football?

New York Giants veteran wide receiver Sterling Shepard was having a mediocre year in 2021, much like the other Giants receivers. Unfortunately, after only seven games played, he tore his Achilles, which ended his campaign. He has been rehabbing the injury all offseason, seeming increasingly likely to be available for Week 1. Entering the first […]

Keelan Cole Signed To Practice Squad

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Keelan Cole was surprisingly released by the team last week. However, he did not stay a free agent for long because the team signed him to their practice squad on Tuesday. The move provides the team with additional depth at the position in case an injury occurs. The 29-year-old finished […]

Shaq Mason Restructures Contract

Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard Shaq Mason has agreed to restructure his current contract with the team, creating over $6 million in cap space. The move will provide the club with added flexibility entering the season. The 29-year-old produced another reliable season in 2021, earning him a spot on the All-Pro second team. He played in […]

Drake London Trending Toward Playing In Week 1

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (knee) returned to practice on Monday and was reported on Tuesday to be trending towards playing in Week 1. The 21-year-old suffered the injury in their preseason opener and has been working his way back since. Barring any setbacks, the rookie receiver is expected to suit up against the […]

T.J. Watt Restructures Contract

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt has agreed to restructure his current contract with the team, creating $6.75 million in cap space. This move will provide the club with added flexibility entering the season. The 27-year-old is one of the best in the game, coming off a career-high 22.5 sacks in 2021, earning him the Defensive […]

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine Listed As Starter

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine was listed as a starter on the team's depth chart. The 25-year-old was expected to move down the pecking order after the club decided to draft Treylon Burks 18th overall. However, the rookie has failed to impress the coaching staff, opening the door for the third-year pro. Robert Woods […]

Tyler Higbee Restructures Contract

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee has agreed to restructure his current contract with the team. The Rams converted $4.75 million of his base salary into a signing bonus while adding three void years, creating $3.8 million in 2022 cap space. This move will provide the club with added flexibility entering the season. The […]

Justice Hill Ready To Make An Impact

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill is fully recovered from an Achilles tear that caused him to miss the 2021 season. With Gus Edwards (knee) on the Physically Unable to Perform List and J.K. Dobbins not yet at one hundred percent, there is an opportunity in this backfield. The Ravens signed veterans Mike Davis and […]

Jaylen Warren Steelers No. 2 Back On Depth Chart

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Jaylen Warren was listed ahead of Benny Snell Jr. as the No. 2 back on the team's newest depth chart. It is noteworthy because Snell was second ahead of Warren in the previous release. The 23-year-old has been making an impact all offseason, leaving many to wonder if he had […]

Josh Constantinou's Bold Predictions For The 2022 Fantasy Football Season

The 2022 season is nearly upon us, which makes this the opportune time for the bold prediction series at RotoBaller. There have already been several great articles in this series, all of which are worth reading. I am excited to be adding four of my own here for you. The word bold is defined as […]

Gabriel Davis (WR, BUF) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~58 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~63 ANALYSIS: The Davis hype train has been steadily gaining steam all offseason and is one that I've been aboard for over a year now. He tends to be a very polarizing player to discuss because his success has been limited to this point and he of […]

Pat Freiermuth (TE, PIT) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~105 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~116 ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth put together an incredible rookie season that was largely overshadowed by what fellow rookie tight end Kyle Pitts did. He finished with seven receiving touchdowns, tied for the fifth-most ever by a rookie tight end, and 497 receiving yards, the 10th most by a […]

Julio Jones (WR, TB) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~115 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~127 ANALYSIS: This offseason the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed free agent wide receiver Julio Jones to bolster their receiving corps. The former Alabama product struggled with injuries last year, limiting him to only 10 games played, which will be the primary concern entering 2022. This also makes […]

Jamaal Williams (RB, DET) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~125 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~142 ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams has made a career out of being the second half of the coveted one-two punch that offensive coordinators love to deploy. During his time in Green Bay, he played behind Aaron Jones, contributing on a per-game basis and as the starter when […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Preseason Updates For Week 4 - Cam Akers, Miles Sanders, J.K. Dobbins, James Robinson

Below, you will find our updated fantasy football injuries report for running backs in the 2022 NFL preseason as of Wednesday, August 31st. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are important to monitor entering the regular season, including J.K. Dobbins, James Robinson, Elijah Mitchell, Cam Akers, Darrell Henderson, Kenneth Walker III, and Miles […]

Kirk Cousins (QB, MIN) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~105 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~115 ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is the epitome of consistency, spending his career below the elite tier of fantasy quarterbacks. Over the past four seasons, he has finished as the QB13, QB18, QB9, and QB 11, respectively. In 2021, the veteran passed for 4,221 yards and 33 […]