Is Aaron Rodgers Injured or Healthy? Week 13 Fantasy Football Update

No one expected New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers would be back this season. Rodgers went down on the first drive of the Jets' Week 1 win over the Buffalo Bills. It was reported that Rodgers suffered a torn Achilles, an injury that usually takes a year of recovery time. But Rodgers said that he […]

Rashan Gary Faces Tough Matchup In Week 13

Green Bay Packers defensive end Rashan Gary has a tough matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 13. While Gary has been booming lately, having made 4.0 sacks in the past two games, IDP managers might want to sit him in Week 13. The Chiefs are allowing just 1.3 sacks per game, which is […]

Benjamin St-Juste Gets High-Volume Matchup In Week 13

Washington Commanders cornerback Benjamin St-Juste faces the high-volume passing attack of the Miami Dolphins in Week 13 in what should be a good IDP matchup. While the Dolphins only rank No. 16 for pass attempts per game, they complete the vast majority of the passes they attempt, leading the team to rank No. 10 in […]

Andrew Van Ginkel Primed For Big Game From Defensive Line

Miami Dolphins linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel is likely to see dozens of snaps lined up as defensive end against a sack-prone Washington Commanders team in Week 13. Van Ginkel has been a dynamic player who has split time between outside linebacker and inside linebacker. He made four sacks as a defensive end earlier this season […]

Ernest Jones A Great Start In Week 13

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Ernest Jones has a great matchup in Week 13 against the Cleveland Browns. The Browns are averaging over 33 rushing attempts per game, and Jones excels at defending the run. Per PFF, Jones has been the 13th-best linebacker against the run. He has made 93 combined tackles, the 17th-most of any […]

NFL Betting Picks for Week 13 - Best Bets, Expert Odds and Predictions

Week 13 is highlighted by a rematch of last season's NFC Championship game. The San Francisco 49ers must beat the Philadelphia Eagles (or have the Detroit Lions lose to the New Orleans Saints) in order to hang onto the number two seed in the NFC. The Eagles have a two-game lead on the Niners, so […]

When Will Zach Ertz Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz has accumulated 7,434 yards in his 11-year career. That's the 12th-most all-time and the third-most amongst active players. Ertz was still adding to those numbers earlier this year, as he had gained 187 yards in his first seven games. Unfortunately, Ertz left the Cardinals' Week 7 loss to the […]

Seahawks D/ST - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 13 (2023)

BALLER MOVE: Bench in 12-14 team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: DST20 ANALYSIS:  The Seattle Seahawks defense has a talented group of playmakers. Longtime linebacker Bobby Wagner rejoined the team that drafted him. Defensive end Boye Mafe is having a breakout season. Cornerback Devon Witherspoon was looking like the best defensive rookie at times. Play But all […]

IDP Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 13 (2023)

Every week, I offer my waiver wire recommendations for IDP leagues. These are my waiver wire picks for the linebackers, defensive linemen, and defensive backs who will make an impact. I am looking for players who are making a big impact but going under the radar, players who are seeing an increase in playing time, […]

Matthew Stafford - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Start in two-QB leagues with 10+ teams POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: Matthew Stafford's production has declined since a hot start to the year. He has not thrown for over 300 yards since Week 4, and he hasn't even thrown for over 200 yards since Week 7. His completion percentage has also fell to […]

Marquise Brown - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 12 (2023)

BALLER MOVE: Start as a flex in 14+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR5 ANALYSIS:  Marquise Brown has not benefited yet from the return of Kyler Murray as the Cardinals' starting quarterback. He has only made three catches for 46 yards in the two games Murray started. Kyler Murray to Marquise Brown sheeshpic.twitter.com/0Up4h9EQza— Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) […]

Rondale Moore - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 12 (2023)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS:  Rondale Moore scored his first touchdown of the season last week. He has been putting up better production ever since Kyler Murray returned from injury and took over as the Cardinals' starting quarterback. On the season, Moore is averaging 2.4 catches per game for […]

Dalton Schultz - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 12 (2023)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS:  Dalton Schultz has finished as a top-10 tight end in each of the past three weeks. In fact, he has finished as a top-six tight end five times since Week 4. Schultz has thrived on the pass-heavy C.J. Stroud-led Texans offense. He has been […]

Khalil Shakir - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 12 (2023)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: Second-year Buffalo Bills WR Khalil Shakir has broken out in recent weeks and earned a role in the Bills' starting lineup. Shakir's big coming out party came in Week 8 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The big-play threat caught six passes for 92 yards. […]

When Is Salvon Ahmed Coming Back? Fantasy Football Injury Return Update

Miami Dolphins running back Salvon Ahmed has played as the No. 3-4 RB in various weeks for the league's most exciting offense. Ahmed has scored two touchdowns and helped players in deep leagues as a waiver wire add. With all the injuries to Miami running backs, fantasy managers were hoping to find production from the […]

When Is Kenneth Walker Coming Back? Fantasy Football Injury Return Update

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker was a contender for Offensive Rookie of the Year last season. This year, he has continued off of that success. He rushed for 613 yards in his first 10 games, and he has already eclipsed last season's receiving yardage. However, he encountered a bump in the road in Week […]

When Will Michael Thomas Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

From 2016 until 2019, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas had one of the best stretches of any receiver in history. Thomas gained 5,512 yards and scored 32 touchdowns in his first four years in the NFL. Unfortunately, he got injured in 2020 and hasn't been the same. Since then, he has only played […]

NFL Betting Picks for Week 12 - Best Bets, Expert Odds and Predictions

I am back after missing last week. And what a time to be back. Thanksgiving weekend has many exciting matchups that could go far in deciding playoff berths and seedings. Some of those games are ones few thought would be significant earlier in the year. For example, the 7-3 Jacksonville Jaguars, who already lost to […]

Jalen Pitre A Possible Spot Start In Week 12

Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre has had a disappointing 2023, but he could be in for a better game in Week 12 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Texans vs. Jaguars game has the highest projected point total of the weekend, and the Jaguars, a slight favorite, could throw the ball frequently. Fantasy safeties against the […]

Brian Burns Has A Good Matchup In Week 12

Carolina Panthers edge rusher Brian Burns has a plus matchup against the Tennessee Titans in Week 12. Burns has made five sacks this season and just 28 tackles. He's been disappointing for IDP managers who drafted him amongst the top 10 defensive ends, but he could provide value against a subpar Titans offensive line. The […]

Jordyn Brooks Makes A Pick-Six On Thanksgiving

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Jordyn Brooks intercepted a pass from San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy in the third quarter and took it 12 yards for a score, the Seahawks' only touchdown in a 13-31 Thanksgiving Day loss to the Niners. With the pick-six and 12 tackles, Brooks had a big game, scoring 34 RotoBaller IDP […]

DaRon Bland Extends Streak, Adds Fifth Pick-Six

Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland added his seventh interception and fifth defensive touchdown in the Cowboys' 45-10 victory over the Washington Commanders on Thanksgiving Day. Bland has made an interception in each of the past three games and taken the pick back to the house in each of the past two. In addition to the […]

When Will Cooper Kupp Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp has been one of the most legendary fantasy wide receivers. He was the first receiver since 2005 to win the Triple Crown. Early on in 2022, it looked like he could have repeated that feat, but then he went down with an injury and missed the second half of […]

When Will Justin Jefferson Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson has gained 5,396 yards on 360 catches since he entered the league in 2020. That's the second-most receiving yards over the period, behind only perennial All-Pro Tyreek Hill. Jefferson was drafted in the early first round, often as the No. 1 pick, in almost all fantasy leagues. It's too bad […]

When Will De'Von Achane Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane exploded onto the fantasy football radar in Week 3 when he ran for 203 yards and two touchdowns and scored two more touchdown passes through the air in Week 3 against the Denver Broncos. The rookie continued putting up two more consecutive 100-yard games in the next two weeks, […]

Is Christian Watson Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Green Bay wide receiver Christian Watson found the end zone again last week in the Packers' win over the Los Angeles Chargers.  Watson has been having a disappointing season after coming into year two with much optimism based on the big-play ability he flashed in the second half of his rookie season. But it has been […]

Curtis Samuel - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 12 (2023)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR6 ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel has had some big games over the past two years. This year, he finished as the WR10, WR14, and WR23 for a stretch from Week 3 through Week 5. At one point, he was the team's second-leading wide […]

IDP Waiver Wire Pickups and Fantasy Football Streamers for Week 12 (2023)

If you took my advice in Week 2 and added Dallas Cowboys CB DaRon Bland to your IDP team, you would have enjoyed 23 fantasy points this week as he made yet another pick-six, his fourth of the season. Bland is still only rostered in 13% of Sleeper leagues. If you're not rostering and starting […]

George Kittle - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has been one of the best tight ends in the league every year since he became a full-time starter in 2018, his second year in the NFL. This year has been no different. Kittle is the TE6 […]

Romeo Doubs - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Start as a flex in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs missed a lot of time in his rookie season, but when he did play, he looked good, leading some fantasy analysts to project he would be the team's number-one WR in 2023. Probably nothing […]