"Load Management" The Reason For George Pickens' Decreased Snaps

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said "load management" was the reason why wide receiver George Pickens was in on just 57 percent of the offensive snaps in the Week 5 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night, which was down nearly 30 percent from the previous week. For comparison, Mark Kaboly cites that […]

Florio's Football Show: Week 6 Outlook for Jalen Tolbert, Rico Dowdle, Tank Bigsby and more!

Michael F. Florio is back going over his top waiver wire targets for Week 6! Florio also discusses his favorite streaming defenses of the week before going over all of his starts and sits! Get everything you need for the week, before you even set your waivers! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on […]

"Door Is Ajar" For Russell Wilson To Be Active In Week 6

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (calf) is set to be a full participant at practice this week, which means "a door is ajar" for him to be active in Week 6 against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. It's good news for Wilson, but there are lots of variables still to […]

Derek Carr Going For MRI On Tuesday

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (oblique) will go for an MRI exam on Tuesday after being forced to leave the Monday night loss to the Kansas City Chiefs will just more than six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Carr answered "not good" when asked how he was feeling after the game. He was […]

Is George Kittle Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 6

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle missed the Week 3 contest against the Los Angeles Rams due to injury, and although he's played in the last two games, he's still banged up heading into Week 6. The 49ers are on a short week and play against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 6, so Kittle's […]

Roschon Johnson: Week 6 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: The Chicago Bears' running back, Roschon Johnson, should be one of the top waiver wire targets in Week 6. The second-year pro has been solid the past two weeks despite D'Andre Swift being a top-5 running back. Last week, the former Texas star had […]

Should I Drop Rachaad White? Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 6

Rachaad White has had an up-and-down season and has seen his share of the Buccaneers offense drop as rookie Bucky Irving is trending up. But does that mean fantasy managers need to abandon White and send him to the waiver wire, or is he someone worth holding on to? Should fantasy managers drop White ahead […]

When Will Malik Nabers Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 6 (2024)

New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers has been fantastic to begin his first season with the Giants. Through the first four weeks, he has recorded 35 receptions for 386 yards and three touchdowns. However, the rookie suffered a concussion in Week 4, which left him sidelined for Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks. […]

When Will Rashee Rice Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 6 (2024)

Kansas City Chiefs star wide receiver Rashee Rice looked very promising to begin the 2024 season after recording 24 catches for 288 yards and two touchdowns. Unfortunately, Rice suffered a gruesome leg injury that has fantasy managers wondering if he will return this season. When will Rice return to action, and what is his fantasy […]

Trey Sermon: Week 6 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 50% of Leagues ANALYSIS: If Jonathan Taylor (ankle) remains out, Trey Sermon is a must-add in all league formats. With Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor missing the Week 5 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Trey Sermon became one of the most-added players in fantasy football. […]

Will The Chiefs Trade For A Wide Receiver? Top Trade Targets For Kansas City

Rashee Rice has to have surgery on his LCL, which is expected to keep him off the field for the rest of the 2024 NFL season. With Marquise Brown also out for at least the regular season. the defending champions are in a rough spot at wide receiver. While JuJu Smith-Schuster stepped up Monday night […]

Is Deshaun Watson Getting Benched? Is Jameis Winston Starting For The Browns This Week?

It's been an awful start to the season for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who has yet to throw for 200 yards in a game and has led Cleveland to a 1-4 start. The Browns made a huge investment in Watson in 2022, but he hasn't lived up to the contract that the team gave […]

Is Jayden Daniels An MVP Candidate? Has An NFL Rookie Ever Won MVP?

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has been the talk of the NFL so far this season, leading Washington to a surprising 4-1 start. This has led to Daniels being discussed as an early candidate for Most Valuable Player. Already the overwhelming Rookie of the Year favorite, Daniels has a shot to take home both […]

Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 6: Roschon Johnson, Michael Wilson, Allen Lazard, Jalen Tolbert, Colby Parkinson, Daniel Jones, Alec Pierce

The 2024 fantasy football season is beginning to heat up, as are NFL offenses. Passing stats saw an increase in Week 5, meaning the number of fantasy-relevant players in deep leagues also increased. Bye weeks are now a factor, so deep-league fantasy managers will have to identify top streamers and one-week replacement options moving forward. […]

Tank Bigsby: Week 6 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After back-to-back impressive performances, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby is a must-add in all league formats. Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bigsby had a solid Week 1, rushing for 71 yards. However, he exited the Week 2 matchup against the Browns early […]

Video: MUST ADD Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 6! Fantasy Football 2024

Our top 2024 fantasy football Week 6 waiver wire pickups for RB, WR, TE, and QB. This week's must-add fantasy football free agents -- potential waiver wire winners heading into Week 5 for running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, and quarterbacks. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (SiriusXM channel 87) - every […]

Season Expected To Be Over for Rashee Rice

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (knee) is expected to miss the rest of the 2024 season, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Rapoport noted that Rice will need his LCL repaired, not his ACL. This is a positive sign for his outlook, as he will not need a significant operation on […]

Jets Fire Head Coach Robert Saleh

The New York Jets have fired head coach Robert Saleh, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. This move comes after the Jets have lost two consecutive games and sit with a 2-3 record and in second place in the AFC East. Throughout his time as the Jets head coach, Saleh has held an underwhelming 20-36 […]

Macklin Celebrini Expected To Play In Season Opener

San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (lower body) will play in Thursday's season opener against St. Louis, head coach Ryan Warsofsky has confirmed. Celebrini sustained a lower-body injury in a preseason game at the start of the month and has been out of action because of it. However, he will be good to go for […]

Artturi Lehkonen To Be Re-Evaluated At The End Of October

Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (shoulder) will be re-evaluated at the end of the month. The Avalanche have 11 games scheduled for October, starting with Wednesday's regular-season opener against Vegas. With Gabriel Landeskog (knee) and Valeri Nichushkin (suspension) also unavailable, the team's attack is looking quite light behind the top line. The absences could […]

College Football 2024 Heisman Trophy Watchlist After Week 6

Week 6 of the college football season is on in the rearview mirror and the 2024 Heisman race continues to be one of the most chaotic recent races. No trophy in college sports means as much as the Heisman Trophy, which recognizes the best player in college football. That's why each week, I'll be taking […]

Jakub Vrana Signs One-Year Contract With Capitals

Left wing Jakub Vrana has agreed to a one-year contract with the Washington Capitals. The deal is a league minimum of $775,000. Vrana spent training camp and preseason with the Capitals on a professional tryout agreement. It marks a return to D.C. for Vrana, who began his NHL career with the Capitals in 2016-17. He […]

12 Backup Running Backs To Stash For Fantasy Football Week 6 - Waiver Wire Pickups

The convergence of Tank Bigsby‘s expanded involvement and the level of effectiveness that he has displayed with his increased workloads have supplied the rationale for including him among th...

RB Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 6 (2024)

It's that time of week again when we examine the matchups at the running back position to help us set our weekly lineups.  It's hard to believe that we are entering Week 6 of the NFL season, a week in which Kyren Williams, Aaron Jones, and De'Von Achane are all on their bye weeks as […]

Tank Bigsby Fantasy Football Outlook - Was His Big Game Legit or a Fluke?

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby had a monster breakout game in Week 5. He rushed for 101 yards on 13 carries, good for 7.77 yards a carry, and had a pair of explosive touchdown runs. He also caught one pass for 28 yards. It was a surprise for fantasy managers, who had been bombarded […]

Matthew Poitras Ruled Out For Tuesday

Boston Bruins center Matthew Poitras (undisclosed) has officially been ruled out for Tuesday's season opener against Florida. He was already iffy for the contest with an undisclosed ailment, and the young forward hasn't recovered in time for the first game of the season. However, Poitras practiced on Monday in a non-contact jersey, meaning he should […]

Brandon Saad Will Miss Season Opener

St. Louis Blues left wing Brandon Saad (personal) will not be in the lineup on Tuesday as the team begins its 2024-25 campaign with a road contest against the Seattle Kraken. Saad hasn't traveled to the game with the team, remaining in St. Louis for the expected arrival of his third child. The Blues also […]

Artemi Panarin Ready To Go For Season Opener

New York Ranger left wing Artemi Panarin (lower body) has said that he will be ready to play in the team's season opener. The Rangers begin the campaign on Wednesday night versus the Pittsburgh Penguins. Panarin's status had been under a question mark after he battled a lower-body injury throughout preseason. The Russian winger has […]

Max Pacioretty Signs One-Year Deal With Maple Leafs

Veteran winger Max Pacioretty has signed a one-year, $873,770 contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Pacioretty spent the training camp with the team on a professional tryout contract and will now also start the regular season with the Maple Leafs. Health issues have kept the 35-year-old back in recent campaigns, but he finds himself in […]

Nick Smith Jr. Dealing With Groin Injury

Charlotte Hornets guard Nick Smith Jr. is battling a groin injury. He missed Sunday's preseason opener against the Knicks and will be re-evaluated in one week. This means Smith Jr. will have to sit out at least two more preseason games. Charlotte faces Miami on Tuesday and Memphis on Thursday. After going off the board […]