Christian McCaffrey Will Suit Up Against Vikings

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (oblique) will play on Monday Night Football against the Minnesota Vikings, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The fantasy superstar is dealing with a "slight little tear" in his oblique but is ready to roll in Week 7. McCaffrey originally suffered the injury in the loss to the Cleveland […]

Zach Charbonnet Could Return Against Browns

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (hamstring) was inactive for the Week 7 win over the Arizona Cardinals with a hamstring injury. However, the rookie is running on Monday and could return to the lineup against the Cleveland Browns in Week 8. The Seahawks often make things confusing with their weekly injury reports, so this […]

DK Metcalf Has Unclear Status For Week 8

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (hip) missed the Week 7 win over the Arizona Cardinals with a hip injury. On a Monday radio appearance, head coach Pete Carroll said Metcalf's status is to be determined for Week 8 against the Cleveland Browns. Seattle usually likes to keep injury statuses close to the vest, so […]

Nick Bolton To Miss "Roughly" Two Months

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton (wrist) is scheduled to undergo surgery on Tuesday to repair his wrist injury, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The surgery is not expected to be season-ending, but the expectation is that he will be sidelined for about two months. That said, he could return around Week 15 to […]

Justin Fields Likely To Miss Sunday Night Football

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (thumb) is once again doubtful to face the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday Night Football in Week 8. Field suffered a thumb injury during the Week 6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and was inactive in the team's win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 7. Assuming he's out, […]

Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks For Fantasy Football Week 7: K.J. Osborn, Alexander Mattison, Jauan Jennings

The bulk of the Week 7 NFL slate is nearly over, meaning fantasy players must make some last-minute start ‘em and sit ‘em decisions. K.J. Osborn, Alexander Mattison, and Jauan Jennings have been solid for fantasy players in 2023. Osborn faces a talented San Francisco 49ers pass defense. Meanwhile, Mattison takes on an elite-run unit. […]

Is Christian McCaffrey Playing In Week 7? Fantasy Football Injury Update

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was the eighth overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers. McCaffrey had an outstanding college career, totaling 632 rushing attempts for 3,922 yards and 21 touchdowns in three years at Stanford. He also had 99 receptions for 1,206 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns in […]

Deshaun Watson Day-To-Day With Shoulder Injury

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) is being considered day-to-day after aggravating his right-shoulder injury in the Week 7 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Watson was also evaluated for a concussion after hitting the turf hard. He was cleared of a concussion, but Watson said it was a medical decision by the team to keep […]

Julio Jones Catches His Only Target In Eagles Debut

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Julio Jones didn't do much in his debut with the team in the 31-17 win over the visiting Miami Dolphins on Sunday night in Week 7, hauling in his only target for a gain of three yards. The Eagles added the seven-time Pro Bowl pass-catcher for receiver depth last week. Jones, […]

Michael Mayer (TE, LV) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 28% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Michael Mayer only caught two passes for 13 yards in Las Vegas’ embarrassing Week 7 loss to the Chicago Bears, but the lack of numbers can be blamed on veteran seat-filler Brian Hoyer being the one throwing many of the passes. Mayer has […]

Durham Smythe Not Targeted On Sunday Night

It was a disappointing night for Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe in the 31-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday Night Football, as he wasn't targeted at all in Week 7. Smythe is well off the fantasy radar, even in one of the most prolific passing offenses in the NFL. The 28-year-old has […]

Taysom Hill (TE, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Taysom Hill is no longer a gadget quarterback disguised as a tight end, fantasy folks! He is a bonafide pass catcher and has been handling his tight end duties with the Saints like he has played there all his NFL life. Hill […]

Emanuel Wilson Sees Four Touches In Loss To Broncos

Green Bay Packers rookie running back Emanuel Wilson had two carries for 19 yards and caught both of his targets in the passing game for eight yards in the 19-17 Week 7 loss on the road to the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Wilson's four carries were a new career-high with the Packers electing to ease […]

Gerald Everett (TE, LAC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The good news is Gerald Everett has taken advantage of Mike Williams’ season-ending knee injury by scoring touchdowns in back-to-back games while emerging as a Justin Herbert favorite. The bad news is Everett suffered a quadriceps injury in the Week 7 game […]

Dontayvion Wicks Involved In A Variety Of Ways In Week 7

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks didn't see much action in the 19-17 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday in Week 7, but when he did touch the ball, he made some noise. The 22-year-old caught his only target for a 17-yard pickup, saw one rushing attempt for one yard and threw […]

Should I Start Jordan Addison In Week 7? RB Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison was the 23rd overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Addison had an excellent college career, playing two years for the Pittsburgh Panthers and one season for the USC Trojans. The former Panther had 160 receptions for 2,259 receiving yards and 21 touchdowns. He also had 16 rushing attempts […]

Dalton Schultz (TE, HOU) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 55% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Fantasy managers in your league might forget about Schultz since he was silent due to his bye last week. Do not make the same mistake. Schultz has scored touchdowns in three consecutive games and now has had another week to gain reps […]

Jake Bobo Steps Up In DK Metcalf's Absence

With Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (hip, ribs) missing the first game of his career in Week 7 against the Arizona Cardinals, rookie Jake Bobo stepped up and caught four of his five targets for 61 yards and the second touchdown of his career in the 20-10 win on Sunday. The 25-year-old undrafted rookie […]

Dalton Kincaid (TE, BUF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 42% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Dalton Kincaid, Buffalo’s rookie tight end, showed no ill effects after suffering a concussion that cost him his Week 6 contest. He hauled in all eight passes Josh Allen aimed at him and turned them into 75 yards versus New England in […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Barely Involved In Season Debut

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. was barely involved in his 2023 season debut in the Sunday night loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Wilson played just 14 percent of the offensive snaps and caught his only target for a gain of four yards. He didn't receive a single carry, while Salvon Ahmed saw two […]

Saquon Barkley Hyperextends Elbow, Continues Playing

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (elbow) scored the winning touchdown in the team's 14-7 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday after hyperextending his left elbow on the second drive of the game. He went to the sideline and was attended to by trainers before returning the following series with a sleeve on […]

Logan Thomas (TE, WAS) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 44% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Logan Thomas got back in the fantasy win column after ruining Week 6 for many fantasy managers when he caught one pass for two yards. He was much better against division rival New York as he caught four passes on six targets […]

Top Fantasy Football Injuries From Sunday: Deshaun Watson, Bijan Robinson, Jerome Ford, Gerald Everett, Luke Musgrave

Week 7 was largely a mild one for injuries around the fantasy football landscape, but there are still a few key players dealing with bumps and bruises. Our fantasy football injuries report highlights the banged-up players with fantasy significance and their early status heading into Week 8 as of Monday, October 23, 2023. This article […]

Kendrick Bourne (WR, NE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 26% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Kendrick Bourne has arguably been the biggest surprise of the season, as he's developed into something resembling a true No. 1 receiver for the Patriots. On Sunday, Bourne was targeted seven times, catching six passes for 63 yards and a touchdown. […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - 49ers vs. Vikings MNF Showdown

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! We're back with another Monday Night Football showdown article! We have what could end up being a lopsided showdown tonight, as Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers (5-1) head up north to take on Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings (2-4). The 49ers are coming off their first loss of the […]

Josh Downs (WR, IND) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 36% of Leagues ANALYSIS: You've had chances to add Josh Downs over the last few weeks. He should have been added off the wire after Week 5 when he caught six passes for 97 yards. He should have been added after Week 6 when he had his first […]

Is Deebo Samuel Injured and Out for Week 7? Should I Start Jauan Jennings for Fantasy Football?

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel was the 36th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Samuel had an excellent college career, totaling 148 receptions for 2,076 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns in four years at South Carolina. He also had 25 rushing attempts for 154 yards and seven touchdowns in college. More importantly, […]

Tyjae Spears (RB, TEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 41% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tyjae Spears remains available in nearly 60% of all leagues, even though he delivers the potential to become a valuable resource for managers during the upcoming weeks. The explosive rookie has already secured an ongoing role while operating in a rotation with Derrick Henry, […]

D'Onta Foreman (RB, CHI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 64% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Roschon Johnson has remained in concussion protocol during each of Chicago’s last two matchups. This has prevented him from elevating into a significant role during Khalil Herbert’s absence. It has also vaulted D'Onta Foreman into temporary RB1 duties during that sequence, and he has capitalized on […]

Rashee Rice (WR, KC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 58% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Rashee Rice continues to establish himself as the top Chiefs wide receiver, catching five of his six targets for 60 yards and a touchdown on Sunday against the Chargers. He had four catches for 72 yards last week. It's always tough to trust […]