New York Jets running back Breece Hall (quadriceps) missed his third game in a row with a quad injury after falling hard on his thigh while being tackled out of bounds in Week 3. He hasn't been able to play since then. In his absence, Jets RB Braelon Allen has led the backfield, garnering 25 […]

It would be nice if every season were like the 2024 NFL season, when we thought the future of wide receiver production in the NFL was bright. WRs Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr., and Ladd McConkey (concussion) were all going off. It also appeared that WRs Xavier Worthy and Ricky Pearsall had bright futures. Rather […]

Injuries to starting running backs often pave the way for their backups to be successful in fantasy football for some stretch of time. The Philadelphia Eagles, Seattle Seahawks, and Arizona Cardinals are all dealing with their RB1s having various ailments right now. It's not guaranteed that the backup will give you good production in the […]

We're through six full weeks of NFL action in the 2026 season. By now, we typically expect to see the beginnings of breakout seasons for several young wide receivers. Yet others may be hitting their strides on new teams, and others still have offenses that need to gel first before they become fantasy relevant. Whatever […]

San Francisco's passing game lost another receiver during Monday night's win over Washington, but the setback doesn't change De'Zhaun Stribling's immediate situation. Mike Evans exited with an Achilles issue after catching three passes for 94 yards. Coach Kyle Shanahan later indicated the problem wasn't serious. For Stribling, the issue is an ankle injury that has […]

Fantasy managers drafted Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice, hoping that he would get the target share needed to re-establish himself as a potential top-10 fantasy wide receiver after showing that potential to start the 2024 season. Rice was starting to see his role creep up gradually during the start of the season before […]

The 2026 season hasn't been kind to fantasy running back depth. There are 10 running backs who are averaging 18.0+ fantasy points per game, but only 25 total rushers who are averaging 10.0+ points per game. The lack of solid RB2 options has led fantasy managers to churn the waiver wire each week, hoping that […]

Seattle offered a better update on Jadarian Price's chest injury. The rookie running back remains on injured reserve, but coach Mike Macdonald said Friday that his absence might not stretch much beyond the required minimum. That doesn't make Price a Week 7 option. The Seahawks still have one game left before he's eligible to return, […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (deep vein thrombosis) is set to miss significant time due to blood clots deep in his lungs that were discovered during medical scans. Technically, he played through these in Week 5. Eagles medical staff knew he had a blood clot in his calf, but cleared him to play anyway. Later, […]

RotoBaller drops our top fantasy football Week 7 waiver wire pickups for the 2026 season for RB, WR, TE, and QB. This week, we will look at some sneaky "backup" running backs who could see the value surge over the second half and a handful of rookie WRs on the rise. This week's must-add fantasy […]

If you have been attempting to navigate a growing number of obstacles as you assemble your rosters, you are far from alone. Injuries continue to prevent many of you from utilizing your preferred lineups, while declining production, unpredictable workloads, and other challenges may also send you searching for options on this week's waiver wire.  The emergence […]

Week 6 showed the impact of the waiver wire, especially at wide receiver. Germie Bernard stole the spotlight with another huge game, looking like an early waiver-wire league winner who could make a major impact down the stretch. That's the beauty of the waiver wire. Players who weren't even on the fantasy radar a few […]

Another week, another round of byes. Four more teams are on bye. Tight end lovers will have to live without Jacksonville’s Brenton Strange and Buffalo’s Dalton Kincaid, but otherwise the position is quite all right. The main men are playing and healthy for the most part. But if you need a tight end because you […]

Week 6 brought plenty of dramatics, underwhelming scores, and role shifts that have many of you scrambling. This early pass at the slate's action and data results in a preliminary list that tries to balance short-term help with long-term reinforcements. So let's monitor the early adds across all formats with our fantasy football waiver wire […]

Despite the magnitude of injuries this season, we still haven't found that league-deciding waiver wire pick-up. With all the research and data available, and given fantasy football's sheer popularity, maybe those days are long gone. The best handcuffs are stashed, and most highly drafted rookies are held all year, not wanting to be the person […]

One of fantasy football's most frustrating realities is that talent and skill don't always translate into consistent fantasy production. One of the best examples of this is George Kittle, a frequent fantasy star whose profile and ceiling have always been capped by his elite blocking and the fact that he runs significantly fewer routes than […]

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 7 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Omar Cooper Jr., Denzel Boston, Jeremiyah Love, Germie Bernard, Kenyon Sadiq, KC Concepcion Jr., Carnell Tate, Makai Lemon, Emmett Johnson. However, don't worry; we are here to help you make these decisions and […]

Fresh off our Thursday victory, we dive into tonight's action-packed 11-game slate. Some matchups are tempting to chase, while others are best enjoyed from the sidelines. Let's spot the standouts and aim for back-to-back wins. Today's picks will all use the odds on the most unique and fastest-growing sports prediction site—Novig. If you're not familiar […]

Who Should I Pickup? Some of the most common Week 7 fantasy football waiver wire decisions involve players like Dameon Pierce, Zach Charbonnet, DeMario Douglas, Ja'Kobi Lane, Terrance Ferguson, Mike Washington Jr., Kendre Miller, and Antonio Williams. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these waiver wire decisions and make winning moves for […]

Buffalo Bills wide receiver DJ Moore (shoulder) sat out yet another game in Week 6 due to a shoulder injury that's been bothering him since very early in the season. The new Bills WR1 hasn't been able to play much in his new offense yet. Moore seemed to have excellent upside in this offense, with […]

We don't have any FCS opponents to pick on this week. We also have to compensate for the powerful offenses of Wake Forest, Missouri, Florida, Georgia, Ohio State, Louisville, and Nebraska. They are all on bye this week. We have to pick on the likes of Cal, Stanford, and Rutgers this week. Purdue and Clemson […]

Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love (ankle) was expected to be worth a second-round pick in fantasy football redraft leagues for the 2026 NFL season. The rookie tailback was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. He's been anything but a high-end fantasy talent, though. In fact, he's been one of the […]

Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle) entered the season as a potential breakout candidate for fantasy football. He was seen as the clear No. 1 workhorse running back for his team. He had to recover from a serious ankle injury that prematurely ended his 2025 season, though. And that came late in the year, […]

Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (thumb/toe) is dealing with a painful turf toe injury that's sidelined him for two games now.  He visited a medical specialist who advised him to use a walking boot to protect the injured toe. He hasn't practiced at all since he suffered the ailment. Monangai looked like he was […]

One could argue that the most important aspect of dynasty fantasy football is knowing when to bail. It hurts to part with a player who has won you matchups — or maybe even leagues. But the vision for the future is what separates dynasty from redraft formats. The problem with most dynasty "sell" content in […]

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (foot) remains on injured reserve after suffering a massive ankle injury early last season. The 31-year-old RB remained an elusive and powerful back late into his career, and likely missed the rest of his late prime due to the unfortunate ailment. But he remains under contract for the Cardinals, […]

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (heel) broke out as arguably the best deep-threat wide receiver in the NFL last season. Among WRs with 40 or more receptions, he led the league in yards per catch (21.3) and eclipsed 1,000 yards, scoring six touchdowns in just 15 games. This season, he was expected to be […]

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (hamstring) has had an extremely disappointing campaign for the 2026 NFL season so far. Even if you set aside his injury, he's been nowhere near his 2024 self for fantasy football. Now, he's dealing with a hamstring issue. When will Barkley return to play? Can he get back to […]

New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (finger) hasn't played in NFL action since Week 2. He's currently dealing with a finger injury. It's not known whether he suffered a fracture, dislocation, or other ailment, but it's been enough to hold him out for four weeks. When will the Jets WR2 be able to return […]