Duke Johnson Dealing With Shoulder Stinger

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Duke Johnson reportedly suffered a shoulder stinger on Sunday against the Denver Broncos. The injury is likely to keep him out of some practice this week, but it's not considered serious and it shouldn't linger on long-term. Even when healthy Johnson is nowhere on the fantasy football radar in redraft […]

Raiders See Clive Walford As a Future Stud

The Oakland Raiders are still super high on rookie tight end Clive Walford. Coach Jack Del Rio recently called Walford a "complete" tight end despite his lack of productivity thus far this season. "I think he’s a guy that will begin to emerge more and more," Del Rio said, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. […]

College Football Rankings: NCAA Fierce 40 Poll Week 7

Fierce 40 - Top 40 College Football Teams as of Week 7 Check out all of RotoBaller's NCAA College Football articles, including top 40 team rankings and NFL draft rankings. We will be talking about the Michigan-Michigan State game for years and years. Not a lot of changes at the top but some teams in […]

Dez Bryant to Test Foot This Week, Eyeing A Return

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant will reportedly test out his foot on Wednesday and Thursday. According to Fort Worth Star-Telegram writer Charean Williams, Jerry Jones has said that Bryant has a chance to play in Week 7 if he feels comfortable making cuts in practice this week. Despite a great matchup against the New […]

Seahawks Finally Unleash Jimmy Graham, Fantasy Owners Feeling Better

The Seattle Seahawks treated Jimmy Graham like a superstar tight end for the first time this season. Following weeks of disappointment, Graham delivered a great game with eight catches for 140 yards in a loss to the Carolina Panthers. The performance was even more impressive as the Panthers have the top ranked defense at defending […]

Victor Cruz No Longer in Pain

New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz claims that he is no longer in pain from the injured calf that has kept him out of every game thus far this season. He is scheduled to have an MRI on Wednesday to and if all looks good he will be cleared for practice. This is great […]

Austin Seferian-Jenkins May Return This Week

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins could return to action for the team in Week 7 after missing some games with a shoulder injury. In the two games that he was able to play, Seferian-Jenkins recorded seven catches for 139 yards and two touchdowns. Needless to say, he is a big part of the […]

Marcus Mariota Doubtful for Week 7

Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Marcus Mariota looks doubtful to play in Week 7 against the Atlanta Falcons. Mariota suffered a controversial hit to his knee in Week 6 against the Miami Dolphins. He was diagnosed with a sprained MCL. Although the Titans are not ruling Mariota out quite yet, it sounds like Zack Mettenberger will […]

Steve Smith Sr. Not Retiring After All?

If you own Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. in any dynasty or keeper leagues, you will find this news very interesting. Before the 2015 season began, Smith Sr. announced plans to retire following the season. But now ESPN Ravens reporter Jamison Hensley believes the 36-year-old receiver is reconsidering that decision. "I'm just trying […]

Tyrod Taylor Likely to Play Week 7

Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor will likely return to the starting lineup in Week 7 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Taylor missed the team's Week 6 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals due to a sprained MCL. According to The Buffalo News writer Vic Carucci, Taylor has said he's "feeling good and optimistic" about playing Sunday. Although […]

Keenan Allen Should Play Week 7

It sounds like San Diego Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen will play Week 7 against the Oakland Raiders after suffering a minor hip sprain against the Green Bay Packers in Week 6. Quarterback Philip Rivers has been locked onto Allen this season which has made him a fantasy football stud. If he's healthy, Allen should […]

Brandon Marshall Has Fourth Straight 100+ Yard Game

The Jets' acquisition of Brandon Marshall appears to be the best move of the offseason, for any team. The 31-year-old receiver had his fourth straight game of at least 100 receiving yards Sunday, hauling in seven receptions for 111 yards, and one touchdown in a 34-20 win against the Washington Redskins yesterday. Marshall has given […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Looks Good in Giants Loss

The status of New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was up in the air all week due to his hamstring injury. Beckham suited up and played in Monday night’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Fantasy owners who stuck with the stud receiver were rewarded early on as Beckham scored the first touchdown of […]

Andrew Luck Erases Doubt After Great Return

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck returned to the starting lineup on Sunday in a loss to the New England Patriots. Luck missed the prior two games due to a shoulder injury and struggled in the first few weeks of the season. Fantasy owners who selected Luck in the first round of drafts have been dealing […]

How Concerned About Antonio Brown Should We Be Without Ben Roethlisberger

Antonio Brown wants Ben Roethlisberger to come back, and badly. Ever since Big Ben injured his knee in Week 3, Brown's production has dropped dramatically. Prior to Ben's injury, Brown had a 35 game streak of at least five receptions and 50 receiving yards. In the three games since Roethlisberger's injury, Brown has only had […]

Has Blake Bortles Officially Become A Solid QB1 Option?

Jacksonville Jaguars' quarterback Blake Bortles had another solid game from a fantasy perspective yesterday against the Houston Texans, throwing for 331 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions. He also added 37 rushing yards in the 20-31 loss. Despite the fact that the Jaguars are not playing all that well from a football perspective, their propensity […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick: No Brainer...For Now.

Ryan Fitzpatrick, welcome to the New York Jets offense, and welcome to your new spot on Fantasy Owner lineups around the world. One $600 loan unpaid and a broken jaw later, Ivy-Leaguer Ryan Fitzpatrick replaced Geno Smith as the starting quarterback and has led a surprising New York Jets team to a 4-1 start. Yes. […]

Josh Huff To Slip Under The Radar Against A Shaky New York Giants' Secondary

The first-place New York Giants arrive in Philadelphia without cornerback Prince Amukamara, and a secondary ranked last in passing yards allowed. Jayron Holsey will replace Amukamara, a tremendous difference in size and talent. This is a matchup Sam Bradford and the Philadelphia Eagles' wide receiver's have been waiting for, hoping for an offensive explosion against […]

Peyton Manning: Hasn't Been This Lost In Years

Sitting Peyton Manning in fantasy is like benching your own son during a Little League game. It shouldn't happen. But it may be time to do the unthinkable. After Denver's Bye this upcoming week, if fantasy owners have a favorable matchup with their backup quarterback, they should start their backup, and show Peyton a place […]

Dwayne Harris and Reuben Randle: Last Minute Starts

Dwayne Harris and Reuben Randle could receive plenty of attention during tonight's Monday night matchup against divisional rival Philadelphia Eagles. With star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.'s status in question (hamstring,) Eli Manning and the resurgent New York Giants offense will look to Randle and Harris for production. Philadelphia's defense has given up the third […]

Matthew Stafford Goes From Zero to Hero in Week 6

For Matthew Stafford, it's hard to image 2015 being any more of a roller coaster ride than it has been. Stafford and the Detroit Lions had gotten off to a brutal 0-4 start before a home game against the Arizona Cardinals. To that point, Stafford put together a total of five touchdowns against five interceptions, […]

Jonathan Stewart Finally Has His Breakout Game

Prior to today, this season has been a disaster for Jonathan Stewart owners . The University of Oregon product, who was thought by many to be an RB1, bellcow-type back this year with the departure of DeAngelo Williams, has grossly underperformed this season, causing some owners to bench or cut him. Today though, the Carolina Panthers' back changed his […]

Tests on Ty Montgomery's Ankle Come Back Negative

Tests done on Green Bay Packers wide receiver Ty Montgomery have come back negative. The rookie left the Packers Week 6 game against the San Diego with an ankle injury that seemed serious at the time. However, the tests have proved that Montgomery didn't suffer any structural damage. The rookie likely has a severe sprain […]

What's Going On With Eddie Lacy?

Fantasy Owners of Eddie Lacy should start to consider picking up back-up running back, James Starks, if they haven't already done so. On Green Bay's first offensive possession yesterday against the San Diego Chargers, it was was Starks, not Lacy, who jogged onto the field alongside Aaron Rodgers. And it was Starks who out-rushed Lacy […]

Jeremy Hill Out-Snaps Giovani Bernard in Week 6

Jeremy Hill played 35 snaps to Giovani Bernard's 25 snaps in the Cincinnati Bengals Week 6 win over the Buffalo Bills. That's quite a difference from Week 5 when Bernard had three-times as many snaps as Hill. Both Bernard and Hill can be considered RB2's going forward. Bernard actually has more fantasy value than Hill […]

Eddie Lacy Is Banged Up, Likely in a Timeshare Going Forward

Eddie Lacy did not make his fantasy football owners very happy during his Week 6 matchup against the San Diego Chargers. The first-round fantasy football draft pick only saw four carries out of the backfield for three yards while James Starks had 10 carries for 112 yards and a touchdown. After the game Packers head […]

DeAndre Hopkins Making a Legitimate Case as Top NFL Wideout

While fans simply rave about Julio Jones and his 49 catches for 638 yards and four touchdowns (rightfully so), he may have some competition for the best wide receiver in the NFL. While the Houston Texans are sitting with just a 2-4 record, you simply can't overlook the season that DeAndre Hopkins is putting together. […]

Let Andre Ellington Warm Your Bench

With Arizona Cardinals running back Andre Ellington playing just 9-of-72 offensive snaps on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, he is no longer worth any starting consideration. Chris Johnson is clearly the team's starting running back. He played 39 offensive snaps. Meanwhile, rookie David Johnson played 23 snaps. It's possible that Ellington isn't 100 percent healthy […]

Alshon Jeffery Shines in Return to Action, but Bears Still Lose in Overtime

Alshon Jeffery returned to action on Sunday for the Chicago Bears, posting a stat line of eight receptions for 147 yards and a touchdown. He garnered 11 targets from Jay Cutler in a shootout with the Detroit Lions, and while his stellar effort was squandered in an overtime loss, the Bears have to feel good […]

Martavis Bryant Explodes in 2015 Debut

Martavis Bryant was suspended for the first four games of the 2015 season, and then missed an additional game last week due to a knee injury. Bryant finally saw the field on Sunday, and while he was mostly quiet (along with the rest of the Steelers' offense) with Mike Vick under center, things changed in […]