Julio Jones Inactive For Week 5

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) will not play against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. With Jones out, Calvin Ridley is a clear WR1 play, while Russell Gage and Olamide Zaccheaus see a major boost against a weak Panthers Defense. Hopefully, Jones is back when the Falcons next see the field.

Henry Ruggs III Will Be Active For Week 5

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (knee/hamstring) will be active on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs, as will right tackle Trent Brown. The speedster out of Alabama was the first wide receiver taken in this year's NFL Draft but has played in just two games so far, playing between 60 and 70 […]

Adam Schefter Posts Potential Schedule Changes

With the Broncos and Patriots game postponed, ESPN's Adam Schefter says that sources tell him the following changes to the schedule will take place as long as Tuesday's Bills/Titans game is a go. Broncos/Patriots will take place next Sunday, while the Chargers and Broncos game will move to Week 8 to replace Denver's original bye […]

NASCAR Research Station: DraftKings, FanDuel DFS Lineup Picks - Bank of America Roval 400

Who's ready for a rainy day at the Charlotte Roval? After a crash-heavy Xfinity race that saw a lot of surprises -- a Cody Ware top 10, y'all! -- we get set for another eventful race on Sunday, this time from the Cup Series. What will happen? Feel free to hit me up on Twitter […]

Michael McDowell Has Upside On Sunday

Front Row Motorsports's Michael McDowell is an underrated road course racer. On Sunday, he'll start 31st in the Bank of America Roval 400, a race where McDowell finished 12th last season. In what might be a strange race with rain in the forecast, an experienced road course driver like McDowell is a good bet to […]

Jimmie Johnson Has Huge Upside At Roval

Hendrick Motorsports driver Jimmie Johnson might not challenge for his final Cup Series win on Sunday, but after placing in the bottom half of the top 10 in his first two races at this track, he's an intriguing pick in the 2020 version. Rolling off 30th, Johnson has immense place differential upside and if he […]

Brad Keselowski Should Be A Favorite At Roval

Penske Racing's Brad Keselowski will aim for his first win at the Charlotte Roval on Sunday, starting from the third position. Keselowski had one of the best cars in the inaugural race here in 2018, leading 29 laps before a wreck relegated him to 31st place. Last year, the 2 car only led three laps, […]

Kevin Harvick Is Strong Play At Roval

Stewart-Haas Racing's Kevin Harvick looks to continue a historically strong season on Sunday at the Charlotte Roval. Harvick will start fourth in the race. Last season, the 4 team was third in this race, leading 34 laps. The potential for rain means this could be a chaotic race, but it's virtually never a bad idea […]

Ryan Blaney Has Tremendous Upside At Roval

Starting 24th on Sunday, Penske Racing's Ryan Blaney should be considered one of the DFS favorites in this year's Bank of America Roval 400. The 2018 winner of this race, Blaney was also eighth here last year and should be able to compete for a top 10 finish. If he gets there, he'll have a […]

Chase Elliott Should Lead Early At Roval

Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott won last year's NASCAR Cup Series race at the Charlotte Roval, leading 35 laps on his way to the win. This year, Elliott will roll off the grid second beside Denny Hamlin, who has struggled here in the past. The starting grid could set up for some early laps led […]

Denny Hamlin Starting On Pole At Roval

Joe Gibbs Racing's Denny Hamlin will roll off from the first position for Sunday's Bank of America Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Hamlin has failed to record a top 10 in two previous races at this track, placing 12th in 2018 and then 19th last year. He started in the back half of the […]

Monday Night Football Starts and Sits: Broncos vs Patriots

UPDATE: TheBroncos-Patriots game has been cancelled for Week 5. It is postponed from Monday October 12th, and moved to next Sunday October 18th. For the second week in a row, COVID-19 concerns have pushed a New England Patriots game to Monday night. This time, it's a home game against the Denver Broncos. What will New […]

How Sean McVay Keeps Screwing With Fantasy Teams

Remember the halcyon days of 2018, when the Los Angeles Rams offense was just so easy to predict? Jared Goff was a QB1. Todd Gurley II was an RB1. Robert Woods and Brandin Cooks were consistent WR2 starts for fantasy managers, while Cooper Kupp played just eight games, but was also a consistent WR2 start […]

Tape Tells All: Robert Tonyan's Week 4 Performance

Finding a consistent NFL tight end for fantasy purposes isn't an easy thing to do. But maybe there's hope that a new player is about to enter that tier: Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan. In this week's edition of Tape Tells All, I'll be looking at Tonyan's three-touchdown Week 4 to see if […]

NASCAR Xfinity Series: DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Charlotte Roval Drive for the Cure 250 (10/10/20)

It's Roval time, y'all! The NASCAR Xfinity Series heads to the Charlotte Roval on Saturday for a playoff race that should get dicey. We've seen in the short history of this track that the first major corner can cause complete chaos and shake everything. Buckle up tight! Here at RotoBaller, we want to help you […]

Jordan Akins Has Appeal In Week 5

Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins is a streaming option against the Jaguars in Week 5. Jacksonville has allowed the seventh-most fantasy points to opposing tight ends in 2020, and Akins has surpassed Darren Fells to be the lead tight end target for quarterback Deshaun Watson. The volume isn't there for him to be a […]

Volume A Concern For Randall Cobb In Week 5

Houston Texans wide receiver Randall Cobb hasn't been the target hog that some expected him to be when he signed with the Texans, and that's made for a mediocre start to the season. Yes, his 95 yards and a touchdown in Week 3 were encouraging, but he also has a pair of games in which […]

Brandin Cooks Is A Risky Week 5 Play

What should we make of Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks? After a 95-yard Week 2, he responded with three catches for 23 yards in Week 3 and then posted a goose egg last week despite playing 94 percent of Houston's snaps. Despite a decent matchup against the Jaguars this week, Cooks has been so […]

D.J. Chark Jr. Carries Some Risk In Week 5

Though he's cemented his status as the team's No. 1 receiver, Jacksonville Jaguars wideout D.J. Chark Jr. isn't the most reliable Week 5 option as he faces a Texans Defense that has forced offenses to funnel things to their running game in 2020. Chark is coming off a two-touchdown outing in Week 4 against Cincinnati, […]

Gardner Minshew II Has Tough Week 5 Matchup

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II faces a Texans Defense that allows the 10th-fewest fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks in Week 5. Houston's biggest issue defensively has been the run, so we should expect this game to be one where Minshew's passing volume is lower than usual. There are likely better streaming options available to […]

James Robinson A Strong Week 5 Play

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson is a must-start option against the Houston Texans in Week 5. Robinson has topped 100 scrimmage yards in three consecutive contests, serving as Jacksonville's top weapon on the ground and as the lead receiving back as well. Houston allows the second-most fantasy points to opposing running backs, setting this […]

Will Fuller V A Risk/Reward Play Against Jaguars

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller V had a roller coaster four games to open the 2020 season, with a pair of 100-yard performances and also a target-less game. Now, with Houston moving to a new head coach and new playcaller, we get to see if things start to stabilize going forward. Unfortunately, Fuller's struggled […]

David Johnson Looks For Success Against Jaguars

Houston Texans running back David Johnson has been inconsistent this season but is coming off a 16-carry, 63-yard game against the Vikings. Johnson's receiving usage is down this year, as he's had more than two receptions just once all year. Johnson's Week 5 opponent, the Jacksonville Jaguars, are allowing the eighth-most fantasy points per game […]

Deshaun Watson Is A QB1 Against Jaguars

While Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson hasn't had the best start to the 2020 season, the team's decision to move on from head coach Bill O'Brien and a matchup with a Jaguars Defense that allows the 13th-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks has Watson poised to be a top QB1 option on Sunday. Coming off […]

Darnell Mooney Active Against Tampa

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (shoulder) is set to play on Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Mooney appears to be the No. 2 receiver in Chicago now, though a matchup with this Buccaneers Defense isn't ideal in season-long leagues. Consider Mooney a WR4/5 option and an intriguing DFS option due to his […]

Patriots-Broncos Moving To Monday

The Week 5 contest between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots is being moved to Monday night, according NBC Denver's Mike Klis. The Patriots have had two positive COVID tests in the past week, but if the remaining tests this week come back negative, this game should be good to go. As of now, […]

Bills-Titans Will Be Played On Tuesday

The Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans will now play on Tuesday night, unless additional positive COVID tests on the Titans side forces the game to be pushed back further. For fantasy purposes, this game should count for Week 5, though we wouldn't blame you if you were nervous about playing any Titans or Bills players […]

Mike Evans Active For Week 5

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (ankle) will play on Thursday night against the Chicago Bears. With Chris Godwin and Justin Watson out, Evans is a needed piece for quarterback Tom Brady. While there's some reason for concern about Evans as he's not 100 percent and is playing on a short week, the Buccaneers […]

Leonard Fournette Active Against Bears

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (ankle) is a surprise active for Thursday's game against the Chicago Bears. Doubtful coming in, Fournette is unlikely to play much of a role, if any, in this one, barring an injury during the game to Ronald Jones II. Fournette was likely on your fantasy bench because of […]

Will Bill O'Brien's Firing Change Anything In Houston?

On Monday, the thing Houston Texans fans had wanted for years finally came true, as the team fired head coach/general manager Bill O'Brien. An exciting hire back in 2014 to replace Gary Kubiak after he'd helped steady a heavily sanctioned Penn State program, Texans fans eventually soured on O'Brien, whose uncreative playcalling and failure to […]