Kelvin Harmon Could Fade After Promising Week 11

Washington Redskins wide receiver Kelvin Harmon played well in the absence of Paul Richardson last week. With the latter set to return for Week 12, only time can tell what becomes of Harmon's role. After hauling in five of six targets for 53 yards from a rookie quarterback desperately trying to establish some rhythm and […]

Jamison Crowder A Solid Start This Week

New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder will look to run his touchdown streak to four games in a matchup with the Raiders this Sunday. Crowder has been phenomenal this season when starting QB Sam Darnold has been healthy. Crowder has 76 or more yards in five of seven games played with Darnold under center […]

Paul Richardson Set To Return To Action

Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson was a full participant in Thursday's practice, presumably clearing him for game action on Sunday after missing Week 11. It's worth noting that the Cowboys' secondary receiving options (Michael Gallup, Randall Cobb) went off against this Lions Defense last week, but bear in mind the glaring disparity between Dak […]

Tre'Quan Smith Not A Recommended Option

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith isn't a recommended fantasy option against the Carolina Panthers in Week 12. Smith has totaled six catches for 88 yards and a touchdown in five games. He's battled an ankle injury but is healthy and is finding it hard to contribute, despite playing at least 60 percent of […]

Terry McLaurin Tough To Trust In Week 12

Washington Redskins wide receiver Terry McLaurin has regrettably faded after a gleaming first six weeks of his rookie season. Having fellow rookie Dwayne Haskins as his quarterback of late hasn't helped, but McLaurin was trending down in an all-around bad offense before the Redskins made that move. His target share has mostly kept him in […]

Bilal Powell Still Second In Line For Jets

New York Jets running back Bilal Powell has gotten seven carries each of the past two weeks cementing his status as the change-of-pace back when the Jets rest starter Le'Veon Bell. Before the season, head coach Adam Gase said the Jets wouldn't use Bell as much as the Steelers did and that scenario has played […]

Chris Thompson A Dicey Play Even If Active

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson has logged his first practice activity in more than a month this week, pointing his potential to suit up for Week 12 in the right direction. If he plays, bear in mind that he'll be relegated almost exclusively to a pass-catching role behind Adrian Peterson and Derrius Guice. The […]

Le'Veon Bell A Low-End RB1 Vs Oakland

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell has struggled at times this season, but has scored a touchdown each of the past two weeks to salvage decent fantasy production. Now Bell will face an Oakland defense that is middle of the pack in terms of fantasy points allowed to running backs, but have been worse […]

Adrian Peterson Carries Risk Despite Favorable Matchup

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson has likely seen the last of his days as the team's full-time featured back with Derrius Guice back in the fold. As such, the volume that once helped him sustain fringe flex relevance in fantasy lineups can no longer be counted on. Peterson was enjoying a healthy 18.75 rushing […]

Derrius Guice Facing Unpredictable Volume Against Lions

Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice saw a relatively even split with Adrian Peterson out of the backfield in Week 11, and with Chris Thompson potentially returning this week, Guice's workload could suffer even more. The Redskins have nothing to play for, so it stands to reason that they will continue to ease Guice into […]

Ted Ginn Risky In Week 12

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn will face the 13th-ranked pass defense of the Carolina Panthers in Week 12. The 34-year-old did catch a touchdown last week but hasn't topped 50 receiving yards since Week 1. Oddly enough, the Panthers Defense has surrendered the fifth-most yards to opposing wide receivers but has allowed only […]

Sam Darnold Hopes To Continue Strong Play Vs Oakland

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold has played better in recent weeks and can be a solid streamer in fantasy for Week 12. Darnold had a four-interception embarrassment on national TV in a Week 7 Monday night loss to the Patriots. However, since then, he's quietly put up solid numbers averaging 250 yards per game […]

Running Confusion: Fantasy RB Uncertainty in Philadelphia

When the Eagles signed Jay Ajayi before Week 11, many fantasy players became more intrigued about the Philadelphia backfield. Jordan Howard was dealing with a shoulder injury, Darren Sproles was done for the year, and Miles Sanders seemed to be unreliable. Could Ajayi really come off the street after no preseason and 10 weeks of […]

Fantasy Football Mailbag - Q&A for Week 12

This article's content may vary week-to-week, but generally, it will be answering questions fielded from either the @RotoBallerNFL twitter account or my personal one (@RotoSurgeon). This week, the focus is on start/sit questions, and there were plenty. Every week, many of us struggle with which quarterback to start, or who to flex, and I am […]

Michael Thomas A WR1 Against Carolina

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas will look to keep up his historic pace in Week 12 against the Carolina Panthers. The All-Pro receiver has 94 catches through 10 games, the most in NFL history. Thomas is currently on pace to set the record for most receptions in a season and could end up […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for 11/22/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

If DraftKings or FanDuel has not been your friend this season, maybe try something new. At Monkey Knife Fight, wager on different styles of props bets from any game available on that night. Tonight, with this being my first article on the topic and with so many games available, we are going to keep it […]

David Njoku Out Week 12

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (wrist) will not play in Week 12 against the Miami Dolphins. Njoku was designated to return from the injured list this week and took part in team practices but will not be active on Sunday. Despite returning to practice, Njoku must not be in game shape ahead of his […]

Latavius Murray A Good Flex Option Against Panthers

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray is a good flex option for Week 12 against the Carolina Panthers. Murray was out-touched 23-12 last week by Alvin Kamara, but there was a much more even distribution of the snaps, 63 percent to 40 percent, than the previous week, 79 percent to 24 percent. The former […]

Corey Davis Expected To Play In Week 12

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (hip) is expected to be available in Week 12 after missing their last game. Since Tannehill has taken over in Week 7, Davis appears to be in a fairly even split with A.J. Brown and Adam Humphries for targets. In a low volume passing offense, Davis is nothing more […]

Delanie Walker Questionable For Week 12

Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker, who has missed the last three games with an ankle injury, is listed as questionable for the Titans Week 12 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Should Walker suit up, expect him to be on a limited snap count with Jonnu Smith still functioning as the team's primary pass-catching tight […]

Rasmus Ristolainen Scores First Goal Of The Year

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen fired home a power-play goal during Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Boston Bruins. The lumbering defenseman has receded the first unit power-play duties to Rasmus Dahlin this season. Ristolainen has produced one goal and seven assists through 22 games. The 25-year-old was once a promising offensive rearguard, but his fantasy […]

Alvin Kamara Poised For Huge Game In Week 12

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara gets a great matchup against the Carolina Panthers in Week 12. Kamara got himself back on track last week, as he racked up 122 scrimmage yards against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a team tough on opposing backs. He's still scored just two touchdowns this year, though the Carolina […]

Derrick Henry An Elite RB1 Play In Week 12

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry seems to get better as the year progresses every season. Henry is the PPR RB6 overall on a per game basis since Week 8 as the Titans have began to lean more heavily on their stud RB. This week should be no different as the Titans are coming off […]

Logan Couture Buries Overtime Winner

San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture deposited the overtime game-winning goal to give his team a 2-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday. The 30-year-old ended the game 3:20 into the extra frame, tucking home his own rebound on a breakaway opportunity. Couture, like his team, has really been turning it on in […]

Devonta Freeman Ruled Out For Week 12 Vs Buccaneers

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (foot) has been ruled out for Week 12 against the Buccaneers. He will miss his second straight game, which will put Brian Hill in line to make the start. Freeman should remain rostered in just about all leagues as he should have a chance to return in Week 13 […]

Ryan Tannehill A Solid Streaming Option In Week 12

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill has been a QB1 on a points per game basis ever since his insertion into the starting lineup in Week 7. Part of his consistency has come from his willingness to run, with 16 rush attempts through four games. Tannehill and the Titans are coming off a bye week to […]

David Pastrnak Continues Ridiculous Hot Streak

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak scored a power-play goal and added an assist during Thursday's 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres. The Czech forward fired seven shots on net in the contest. Pastrnak is enjoying a tremendous start to the season with 20 goals, 16 assists, and 15 power-play points in 22 games. The […]

Drew Brees A QB1 Despite Tough Matchup

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will take on the Carolina Panthers at home in Week 12. The 40-year-old has attempted at least 35 passes in four starts and has thrown for multiple touchdown passes in three games this year. The Panthers have a strong pass defense ranked 13th in the NFL and have 39 […]

Brad Marchand Buries Two Goals Against Sabres

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand scored once at even strength and once on the power play during Thursday's 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres. Marchand has been on a tear as of late, registering eight points over his past five games. The 31-year-old has blossomed into one of the league's most dangerous players, evidenced […]

Chase McLaughlin Is Worthy Of Starting If Gould Is Out

San Francisco 49ers kicker Chase McLaughlin has started two straight games while starting kicker Robbie Gould (quadriceps) has been out. Gould is yet to practice this week and appears to be trending towards missing his third straight game. McLaughlin has converted for of his five field goal attempts and all four of his extra-point attempts […]