Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 17

Welcome to the fantasy football playoff finals! Congratulations to all of those that made it to the big dance! Last week, we highlighted Ronald Jones II, Devin Singletary, and Isaiah McKenzie as risers and Myles Gaskin, Jerry Jeudy, and AJ Dillon as fallers. Some other calls didn't quite work out, particularly Tyler Johnson as one... Read More

The Cut List – Who to Drop for Week 17?

In years past, who to cut before your Championship Game really only came with one rule – don't drop someone your opponent can pick up and use against you. That was it, simple and easy. Thanks to Covid-19, the rules have changed and changed drastically. Fantasy managers were able to make it 14 weeks with... Read More

Surprise Fantasy Football Studs, Duds - Real or Mirage?

Week 16 was headlined by Joe Burrow who set a Bengals record with 525 yards and four touchdowns and Dak Prescott who threw four touchdowns while leading the Cowboys to 42 points in the first half against Washington. Aaron Rodgers went off in the first half against the Browns with three touchdowns, but his day could have... Read More

Week 16 Busts? Fantasy Football Players Who May Disappoint: DK Metcalf, Antonio Gibson, Chase Claypool, Duke Johnson

As we head into Week 16 of the NFL season, survival is the name of the game in order to avoid injuries and COVID. It's more critical than ever to make the right lineup decisions and start the right players to put out your optimal lineups in order to advance to the fantasy championship. Listed... Read More

Fantasy Football Warning Signals for Week 16

We are in the thick of the fantasy playoff. For many, a win this week gets them into the championship game. Every lineup decision is critical to your team’s success and whether or not you will be able to get the opportunity to play for your league’s championship trophy. Money and pride are on the... Read More

Finding Tight End Breakouts - Christmas Edition and End-Of-Year Recap

Week 15 is finally in the books and for many, it's a sigh of relief. This past week may have been one of the most challenging fantasy weeks that I can remember. Week 7 when there were six teams on bye is another one that comes to mind, but between the number of injuries fantasy... Read More

Fantasy Football Champs and Chumps - Offensive Line Analysis for Week 16

Week 15 was a blood bath for fantasy football players with numerous high-profile players failing to show up. A combination of injuries and COVID outbreaks wreaked havoc across the NFL, causing one of the lower fantasy scoring weeks of the season. While some reliable players like Patrick Mahomes, Justin Herbert, and Jonathan Taylor continued to... Read More

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 16

Welcome to the fantasy football playoff semifinals! Congratulations to all of those that made it to the final four! Last week, we highlighted Amon-Ra St. Brown and Gabriel Davis as two of our favorite risers. Hopefully, you were able to add them to your roster and start them in Week 15. Both finished as WR1s... Read More

NextGen Stats - Quarterback Breakdowns and Takeaways

Things finally got serious. If you're here, it's only because of one of two reasons: 1) you have followed the series all along and want to keep reading just so you don't feel bad with yourself, or 2) you won your first round of the fantasy playoffs and are still on the lookout for the... Read More

The Cut List – Who to Drop for Week 16?

I can't recall a week – much less a playoff one – with as much craziness and randomness that Week 15 brought us and I for one am glad that it's over. For anyone who was able to advance in their playoff game despite all that's happened, a big kudos to you. To all of... Read More

Surprise Fantasy Football Studs, Duds - Real or Mirage?

Week 15 was a very frustrating week to start your fantasy football playoffs, especially at the quarterback position. Of the top-12 QB's on the week, six of them are owened in 33%-or-less of Yahoo leagues, including Tyler Huntley (4%), Cam Newton (22%), Jared Goff (7%), Mac Jones (33%), Justin Fields (26%) and Davis Mills (3%).... Read More

Week 15 Red Zone Risers and Fallers

I was thinking, why are the red zone risers and fallers so important, and then I came across this article from Sharp Football Analysis, and suddenly it all made sense. "In the past decade, 74.1% of all offensive touchdowns have come from the red zone." And if you come across defenses that are stingy in... Read More

Week 15 Busts? Fantasy Football Players Who May Disappoint: Aaron Jones, DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman, Chuba Hubbard

Welcome back RotoBallers! As we head into Week 15 of the NFL season, it is the most important part of the year, PLAYOFF TIME! It's more critical than ever to make the right lineup decisions and start the right players to put out your optimal lineups, as managers need to get a head start towards... Read More

Finding Tight End Breakouts - Champs, Chumps, and Contenders

We have officially made it. We're here – the Fantasy Football Playoffs. 14 weeks of hard work will come down to the next three weeks. Three more games to claim your championship, and with it, bragging rights for the next year. It's an awesome feeling and congratulations to all of those who still have that... Read More

Fantasy Football Warning Signals for Week 15

It is time for the playoffs in our fantasy leagues. Every lineup decision will be critical to our ability to take home the grand prize. One wrong move and our season is over. Starting the right players from our roster could be enough to allow us to sneak into the next round of the playoffs.... Read More

Fantasy Football Champs and Chumps - Offensive Line Analysis for Week 15

Now that Week 14 is over, we can forget about bye weeks and start focusing on the fantasy football playoffs. Unfortunately, a lot of NFL teams didn’t get the memo that fantasy players' playoff livelihoods were riding on their Week 14 performances. While there were some big point totals in Week 14 (six games over... Read More

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 15

Welcome to the fantasy football playoffs! Congratulations to all of those that made it to the big dance! In this weekly column, we'll look at players whose arrows may be pointing up, and players whose arrows may be pointing down based on the previous week's games. We'll try not to overreact, but instead, use relevant... Read More

The Running Game Is Alive! NextGen Stats Analysis

You won't believe it, but you weren't dreaming: the fantasy football regular season is over (in most leagues and for our purposes at least), and it's time to gear up for that deep playoff run toward the championship. It's just three more weeks and fantasy contests for most GMs out there, so if you're still... Read More

The Cut List – Who to Drop for Week 15?

First off, congratulations to everyone who has made their fantasy playoffs with a special shout-out to those who managed to secure that all-important first-round bye. Just because you're in the playoffs and there are only a few weeks left doesn't mean fantasy managers should stop tinkering with their roster. Keep at it until that final... Read More

Surprise Fantasy Football Studs, Duds - Real or Mirage?

Week 14 featured a shootout between Josh Allen and Tom Brady, both of which threw for over 300 yards and two scores while both added a touchdown on the ground. In addition to Allen's tremendous performance through the air he added 109 yards on the ground to finish as QB1. Taysom Hill had a rocky... Read More

Week 14 Busts? Fantasy Football Players Who May Disappoint: Chuba Hubbard, DeAndre Hopkins, Devonta Freeman

Welcome back RotoBallers! As we head into Week 14 of the NFL season, we are now well into the crucial point in the season that can make or break your season. It's more critical than ever to make the right lineup decisions and start the right players to put out your optimal lineups, as managers... Read More

Booms and Busts - Starts and Sits for Week 14 Lineups

Barring any changes made to league schedules, Week 14 has become the final week of the regular season for fantasy managers. This season, like many others, has much importance thrust upon the final game of the regular season. In season's past, you typically see a clear division between the playoff-caliber teams and the others that... Read More

Finding Tight End Breakouts - Champs, Chumps, and Contenders

With just a few more weeks of the season, fantasy managers need to stay on their toes, especially at the tight end position unless you have one of the top-three studs. Four, if Waller is healthy. Even T.J. Hockenson cannot be considered a must-start, as we'll find out below. It's a position filled with land... Read More

Fantasy Football Warning Signals for Week 14

We are headed into Week 14 of the NFL season. Some fantasy teams are battling it out for a playoff spot and others are already in the playoffs. No matter what situation you are facing, it is best to know how players are trending in order to know the best options for your fantasy lineups.... Read More

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 14

Week 13 is officially in the books. This week, the Panthers, Browns, Packers, and Titans are back in action with the Colts, Dolphins, Eagles, and Patriots all on Bye. In this weekly column, we'll look at players whose arrows may be pointing up, and players whose arrows may be pointing down based on the previous... Read More

Fantasy Football Champs and Chumps - Offensive Line Analysis for Week 14

Week 13 is officially in the books and the fantasy playoffs are on the horizon. Late bye weeks and injuries have ravaged fantasy football teams looking to make that all-important push for a playoff berth. Fantasy managers have been scrambling to find depth this season and looking for an edge to maintain their teams throughout... Read More

The Cut List – Who to Drop for Week 14?

Fantasy managers have one more week to get their playoff rosters in order and if you're still fighting for a playoff spot, fantasy managers need to absolutely be treating this week's matchup as a win or go home contest. Fantasy managers should be keeping tabs on the standings in their leagues and the possible outcomes... Read More

Surprise Fantasy Football Studs, Duds - Real or Mirage?

Only eight quarterbacks eclipsed 20 fantasy points in Week 13 with Kyler Murray leading the way, throwing for just 123 yards, two touchdowns and adding two more scores on the ground. Tom Brady did what Tom Brady does, torching the Falcons for 368 yards and four touchdowns to finish as QB-2 and Justin Herbert came... Read More

Best and Worst Running Back Performances - Week 13 Fantasy Football Booms and Busts

Sundays games are always filled with action for fantasy football managers -- surprise performers who had big days, players who busted, or performances that make you just want to give a piece of your mind. Our reactions are some of the best moments. In this reaction article, we'll take a look at some of the... Read More