Fantasy Basketball Week 2 Risers and Fallers

Welcome to the fantasy basketball risers and fallers column, a weekly look at a few players whose stock is rising and a few who've been struggling with some analysis of why that's been the case. As always, this doesn't mean you need to drop these players who are struggling, but this could be a useful piece […]

The Fantasy Basketball Drop List: Week 2

Every fantasy sports site is filled with articles about which players you need to pick up, but what about the guys you need to be dropping in order to fit those new players into your lineup? Have no fear -- RotoBaller is here is tell you who you need to be dropping when you make […]

Keldon Johnson Keeps Playing Well

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson continued his strong start to the 20-21 season on Sunday, scoring 22 points on 10-for-16 shooting. He also grabbed seven rebounds and added two assists and two steals. He did this despite not taking a single three-pointer for the first time all season. Johnson has been San Antonio's best […]

Jordan Clarkson Has Best Shooting Night Of Season

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson scored 18 points on Sunday, converting on 61.5 percent of his shots and adding in two three-pointers. He also had three rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Clarkson's scoring, threes, and steals make him a nice value option for fantasy managers right now, and he should be in line for […]

Rudy Gobert Grabs 16 Rebounds On Sunday

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert grabbed 16 rebounds and blocked six shots in Sunday's win over the San Antonio Spurs. While Gobert didn't make a huge impact as a scorer and finished with just seven points on 2-for-7 shooting, his impact in other areas made up for some of that. Gobert is arguably the NBA's […]

Donovan Peoples-Jones Ruled Out With Concussion

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones has been ruled out of Sunday's Week 17 game against the Steelers with a concussion. He'll finish with one catch for 11 yards. The rookie didn't play a huge role this year but flashed some solid potential. If the Browns hold onto their playoff spot and Peoples-Jones is back […]

Cam Akers Active For Week 17

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (ankle) is reportedly active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. The Rams need to win this game and won't have quarterback Jared Goff, so expect heavy doses of Akers against a struggling Arizona run defense. Akers is a solid RB2 option for anyone who is still playing season-long […]

Mike Evans Ruled Out In Week 17

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons. Evans was hurt in the first quarter, hyperextending his knee while attempting to catch a touchdown pass. We'll have to monitor the situation closely to see if Evans is able to return for […]

Tee Higgins Questionable To Return In Week 17

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Ravens. With how much of a potential issue hamstrings are for NFL receivers, don't be surprised if we don't see Higgins again in this game. If he's done for the day, he would finish without a catch. Alex Erickson […]

Bucs Looking At Mike Evans' Knee

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans left the field after a dropped touchdown in Week 17 with an apparent knee injury and is being looked at by trainers. Evans is a key cog for the Tampa Bay offense, so it will be important to watch to see if Evans is able to return. If […]

DeVante Parker Will Play Week 17, Jakeem Grant Sr. Out

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker is active for Sunday's contest against the Buffalo Bills. With fellow receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. (ankle) out, Parker will once again assume the role of No. 1 receiver in this offense. The Bills Defense might be weaker than usual as the team rests some key players, giving Parker WR2 […]

Darwin Thompson Will See Bulk Of Week 17 Carries

While Le'Veon Bell will be active, Kansas City Chiefs running back Darwin Thompson is expected to see the bulk of the carries in the team's Week 17 contest against the Chargers, as KC looks to keep their starters healthy. A popular preseason sleeper back in 2019, Thompson's never really gotten going in the regular season. […]

Tyler Kroft On COVID List

Buffalo Bills tight end Tyler Kroft has been placed on the COVID-19 list and will miss Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. This could potentially open things up for a big Dawson Knox game, but with the Bills expected to rest their starters at some point during Sunday's game, maybe the smart move is to […]

No Carlos Hyde For Seattle In Week 17

Seattle Seahawks running back Carlos Hyde (illness) is out for Sunday's game against the 49ers. Coupled with Rashaad Penny's struggles since returning to the field, this should clear the way for a big showing by running back Chris Carson. Consider Carson a high-end RB2 for this matchup, even against a 49ers Defense that has the […]

Damien Harris Won't Play Against Jets

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (ankle) won't play against the Jets on Sunday. Harris will enter the offseason as the top candidate on this Patriots team to start at running back next season, though there's always plenty of mystery with this team's running back corps. As for this week, expect to see more […]

Christian Kirk On COVID List

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk is on the COVID-19 list and will not play Sunday in a must-win game against that Los Angeles Rams. With Larry Fitzgerald (groin) unlikely to play as well and quarterback Kyler Murray (leg) likely to be limited, the Cardinals passing attack could be in some trouble. With Kirk out, […]

Tyler Boyd Active For Week 17

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (concussion) is active for Week 17 against the Ravens. It's a bit of a surprise as this is a meaningless game for the Bengals, but Boyd will slide back into the lineup. His numbers have been all over the place this season, but he should be a solid WR3 […]

Matt Barkley Will See Meaningful Snaps In Week 17

Per Michael Giardi of the NFL Network, the Buffalo Bills intend to give quarterback Matt Barkley "meaningful snaps" on Sunday against Miami. The Bills have nothing to play for other than seeding, so it looks like Allen will get some early playing time and then head to the bench. This news means that Allen should […]

Josh Allen Active, But No Guarantee He Plays Entire Game

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is active for Sunday's game against Miami, but Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network says that there's no guarantee Allen plays the entire game. The Bills are only playing for seeding at this point, so they could decide to end Allen's day early to keep him fresh for the playoffs. […]

Matthew Stafford Active For Week 17

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (thumb/ribs/ankle) is officially active for Sunday's meeting with the Minnesota Vikings. Stafford was limited in practice all week but will make the start this week. The Lions offense doesn't have a lot of weapons right now, so Stafford should be considered a QB2 play, even against a Vikings Defense that […]

Julio Jones Officially Inactive For Season Finale

As expected, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) is inactive for the team's season finale against the Buccaneers. Calvin Ridley and Russell Gage are both strong fantasy options with Jones sidelined. Still an elite wideout when he plays, Jones will end the season having played just nine games and failed to reach 1,000 yards […]

Cole Beasley Inactive For Week 17

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (knee) won't play on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. His absence will hurt Buffalo's offense, as Beasley has been a key player to help them move the chains and a great underneath option for Buffalo. The Bills will keep Beasley sidelined to make sure he's healthy for the playoff […]

Carson Wentz Plans To Ask For Trade

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz plans to ask for a trade this offseason, with ESPN's Adam Schefter reporting that Wentz's relationship with head coach Doug Pederson "is fractured beyond repair." Wentz will be inactive for the team's season finale, but it was reported earlier on Sunday that the Eagles would like to have him back […]

Patriots Expected To Part Ways With Cam Newton

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Patriots and quarterback Cam Newton are expected to part ways this offseason. Newton struggled as a passer in his one season in New England but continued to make an impact as a rusher, adding 12 rushing touchdowns. Newton still has value to a team due to his rushing upside, […]

Ryan Day Not Open To NFL Head Coaching Interviews

Despite rumors that the Jacksonville Jaguars had interest in him, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day is not open to taking NFL head coaching interviews this offseason. Day is among two rumored names for the job, with Jacksonville expressing interest in former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer as well. But with one of the […]

Carson Wentz Will Be Healthy Scratch In Week 17

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz will be a healthy scratch in Week 17, per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. That would leave Nate Sudfeld as the backup to Jalen Hurts. Obviously, backup quarterback moves don't have an immediate impact on the Week 17 fantasy picture, but the Wentz situation is one worth monitoring this offseason. Will […]

Alexander Mattison Should See Plenty Of Week 17 Work

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison is expected to serve as the lead back for the Vikings on Sunday against the Lions with Dalvin Cook (personal) out. Mattison doesn't have the upside of Cook, but he should be set to see plenty of touches, especially near the goal-line. The Lions run defense has plenty of […]

Ty Montgomery Has Upside In Week 17

New Orleans Saints running back/wide receiver Ty Montgomery is expected to see the bulk of the snaps at running back on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers with the team's entire running back room on the COVID list and ineligible to play. Montgomery has just one carry for negative-four yards this season, but he's shown some […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 17

Hi, y'all... Happy New Year to everyone! Congrats to everyone who has made it this far in their fantasy leagues. Sixteen weeks of NFL action are in the books, and while most fantasy championships have concluded, there's some leagues who fight to the bitter end and go to the final week. It's also a great […]

Keke Coutee Has Upside In Week 17

Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee has unexpectedly become a key piece for this team over the past month and will look to end his season on a high note against the Titans on Sunday. Tennessee's defense struggles against the pass, so Coutee should have the opportunity to gain some yards in this one. He's […]