D.J. Chark Has Quiet Outing

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark caught three passes for 53 yards in Sunday's win over the Cincinnati Bengals. While the per play yards are good, Chark finished third on the team in targets. After looking like quarterback Gardner Minshew's top target lately, Sunday was a bit of a disappointment. Still, Chark's end zone connection […]

Chris Conley Has Surprising Performance In Week 7

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Chris Conley had a combined four catches for 73 yards between Weeks 3 and 6. He surpassed that yardage total in just one game on Sunday, catching three passes for 83 yards while being targeted eight times against the Bengals. That huge increase in targets -- he hadn't surpassed four targets […]

Dede Westbrook Has Strong Week 7 Game

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook had one of his best games of the 2019 season on Sunday against the Bengals, catching six passes for 103 yards and also adding 14 rushing yards on two carries. Westbrook's been a bit of a disappointment this year -- especially from a yardage perspective -- but on Sunday […]

Leonard Fournette Has Another Good Game

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette rushed 29 times for 131 yards in Sunday's win over the Cincinnati Bengals. He also added 14 receiving yards on two catches. It was another solid outing from Fournette, who has now topped 100 scrimmage yards in four straight games. Fournette looks like a solid RB1 at this point […]

Gardner Minshew Throws Touchdown Against Bengals

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew threw for 255 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Cincinnati Bengals. He was 15-for-32 throwing the ball and also added 48 rushing yards on nine carries. It wasn't an encouraging game for Minshew, especially with a completion percentage below 50 percent, but he got the job done. […]

Darren Fells Disappoints In Week 7

Houston Texans tight end Darren Fells has been a popular waiver pickup lately, but he struggled to make an impact in Sunday's loss to the Colts, catching two passes for 27 yards. Fells is a really boom-or-bust option, and while he should improve in Week 8 against the Raiders, he should still just be considered […]

Kenny Stills Has Big Game

Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills caught four passes for 105 yards in Sunday's loss to the Indianapolis Colts. With Will Fuller leaving early with a leg injury, Stills got to see an expanded role. If Fuller misses time, Stills can be a sneaky good play against the Raiders in Week 8. If Fuller plays, […]

DeAndre Hopkins Performs Like Old Self

The 2019 season hasn't been kind to Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, as he just hadn't been living up to his preseason hype as the league's top fantasy receiver. Week 7 was a reminder of what Hopkins can be though, as he caught nine passes for 106 yards and a late touchdown. Hopkins got […]

Keke Coutee Has Rushing Touchdown

Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee had a four-yard rushing touchdown in Sunday's loss to the Indianapolis Colts on an option play, but other than that he wasn't much of a factor. Coutee did catch three passes for 25 yards, but it's clear that he's basically a gadget option whose game-to-game production will continue to […]

Duke Johnson Isn't Huge Factor In Week 7

Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson wasn't a major piece of Houston's offense against the Colts in Week 7, though he did produce decent numbers on a per-play basis. Johnson had seven carries for 34 yards and caught two of his five targets for 22 yards. Johnson is a solid player, but the Texans haven't […]

Carlos Hyde Disappoints Against Colts

Houston Texans running back Carlos Hyde struggled on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, producing just 35 yards on 12 carries. Hyde had been improving lately as Houston's main back, but the Colts Defense was just too much him as he struggled to find any running room. Hyde's always going to be a back with an […]

Deshaun Watson Throws Pair Of Interceptions

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson threw for 308 yards in Houston's Week 7 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. He was 22-for-34 passing the ball, finishing with a touchdown and a pair of picks. He added 32 rushing yards on three carries. Watson lost one of his best options, Will Fuller, early, which hurt Watson and […]

Chase Edmonds (RB, ARI) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Look, I'm not saying that the Kliff Kingsbury and Kyler Murray combination is destined to be the next Brady/Belichick, but it's undeniable that the Cardinals offense has improved greatly this season after looking atrocious last year, and one way you can tell […]

Sam Darnold (QB, NYJ) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Raise your hand if you thought the New York Jets offense was an abject disaster before Sunday's win over the Cowboys. *waits* That's what I thought. With Sam Darnold (mono) out, the Jets looked so lost that even getting Darnold back felt […]

Without Will Dissly, Seahawks Could Turn To Trade Market

With Seattle Seahawks tight end Will Dissly (Achilles) done for the year, the team is likely to be heavily involved in trying to improve the position at the trade deadline, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Rapoport also says that Seattle has been using some of their backup defensive ends as tight ends in practice […]

Darren Fells (TE, HOU) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: For the first time in years, it's time to stop ignoring Houston Texans tight ends. Ever since the team let Owen Daniels go, they've struggled to fill the position, but in 2019 it appears they've found an unlikely contributor who can provide […]

Patrick Mahomes Believes He Is Week-To-Week

While Ian Rapoport reported on Sunday morning that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) will miss three to five weeks, ESPN's Chris Mortensen says that Mahomes believes he is "week-to-week" right now. It's still safe to assume the number Rapoport reported is true and that Mahomes is downplaying things some, but if any quarterback […]

Nick Foles Throwing In Pregame Warmups

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles (collarbone) was seen throwing passes before Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. It appears that Foles' rehab is on schedule, though he's still a few weeks away from returning to the field, and there will be plenty of questions about whether or not Foles will reclaim his starting role from […]

Patrick Mahomes Out 3-5 Weeks

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) will miss three-to-five weeks with a dislocated patellar. He'll either return in Week 11 when the Chiefs play the Chargers on Monday night, or in Week 13 against the Raiders following the bye week. Mahomes is the fantasy QB1 when healthy, so fantasy owners have to hold onto […]

Texans Defense Gets Jonathan Joseph Back

The Houston Texans Defense will have cornerback Jonathan Joseph (hamstring) back for Sunday's meeting with the Colts. Indianapolis was set to be in a good spot to put up points with corner Bradley Roby (hamstring) already ruled out, so Houston getting Joseph should be a huge help. The Texans defense is an intriguing fantasy play […]

A.J. Green Likely Out Until After Trade Deadline

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (ankle) isn't expected to be ready until after the October 29th trade deadline. While there have been rumors that the Bengals could deal Green to a contender, the team has said multiple times that they have no plans to do so. Green could still be a top fantasy receiver […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Geronimo Allison Could Play

The Green Bay Packers could have at least one of their injured wide receivers back for Sunday's meeting with the Oakland Raiders. Marquez Valdes-Scantling (ankle/knee) and Geronimo Allison (concussion/chest) will be tested pregame, with the hopes being that at least one can suit up. With Davante Adams (turf toe) out, the Packers need all the […]

Amari Cooper, Randall Cobb Expected To Play

The Dallas Cowboys will have four important pieces of their offense back for Sunday's meeting with the Eagles, with wide receivers Amari Cooper (thigh) and Randall Cobb (back) plus tackles Tyron Smith (ankle) and La'el Collins (knee) expected to play. All four players' statuses have been up in the air this week, but if the […]

Dede Westbrook Likely To Play

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook (shoulder) will likely play against the Bengals in Week 7, though he'll test the shoulder out in warmups to be safe. The Bengals Defense is an enticing matchup for Westbrook, but he's fallen from his team's top wideout to the number-two guy for quarterback Gardner Minshew, which limits his […]

David Johnson Expected To Play In Week 7

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (ankle) is expected to play in Week 7 against the New York Giants. New York has struggled to keep opposing running backs in check, so feel comfortable firing up Johnson in all formats on Sunday, even if we see Chase Edmonds worked into the mix a little more than […]

Mitch Trubisky Will Play

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky will play on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. He had been questionable heading into Week 7 with a shoulder injury. New Orleans allows the 10th-most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks, so this isn't a bad spot for Trubisky if you're in a pinch at the quarterback position. […]

Fantasy Basketball Punt Guide: Common Issues

Welcome to another part of RotoBaller's NBA Punt Guide for the 2019-2020 NBA season. You can find the first part -- Trevor Crippen's overview of punt strategy -- here. Go read it. Now. Do it! Punting is a great way to win fantasy basketball leagues, but you've got to do it right and use it […]

The Grass Isn't Greener: NBA Player's Who'll Struggle In New Places

Free agency can be a great opportunity for players to find new homes that mesh with their playing styles and help them achieve their potential. But it can also be a chance for players to think they're doing that and then wind up in a bad situation where they're unable to find NBA success. This […]

The Grass Is Greener: NBA Player's Who'll Succeed In New Places

Free agency in the NBA is the wildest free agency in sports, which means that a ton of players have switched teams this year. Some of those players are stars and are going to be successful in their new digs. This article isn't about those players. I don't need to write Kyrie Irving is gonna be good […]

Enough Already: Third-Year NBA Players To Give Up On

Promise. It's become a bad word in sports at this point, because we so often use it to justify why we're still holding out hope for certain players who just haven't put it all together yet. At some point, you have to admit that promise isn't going to be fulfilled. A player's third season is […]