Josh Reynolds' Lone Catch Goes For A Touchdown In Week 5

For the second straight week, Denver Broncos wide receiver Josh Reynolds saw just two targets from rookie quarterback Bo Nix in the 34-18 blowout win over the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Reynolds caught one of those two targets for a nine-yard touchdown reception, his first score of the 2024 season. The 29-year-old pass-catcher […]

Derek Carr - Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr should be viewed as a high-end QB2 on Monday evening when he faces the Kansas City Chiefs. Carr had a great start to the campaign as he averaged 24.8 PPR points per game through the first two weeks […]

Christopher Bell Pushes Through For A Talladega Top-10 Finish

Joe Gibbs Racing's Christopher Bell finished sixth during Sunday's YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Originally scored from the 21st position at the start, Bell immediately dealt with a setback after he had to do a pass-through penalty after the first green flag due to unapproved adjustments made by his team before the race. Fortunately for […]

Patriots Could Make The Switch To Drake Maye

New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye has yet to make his first NFL start, but that could change in Week 6, according to Adam Schefter. Head coach Jerod Mayo had a noticeable tone change when it came to answering questions about the team's quarterback situation, and another game where the offense was barely able […]

Bucky Irving: Week 6 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 55% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Bucky Irving has begun to see more opportunities in the Tampa backfield and should be added in all formats. Through the first two weeks, Rachaad White saw most of the opportunities, but since Week 3, Irving has […]

Colby Parkinson Sees 13 Targets Against Packers

Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson was heavily involved in the passing game throughout the 24-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The former Seattle Seahawk saw more targets in this game than his first two seasons combined and he's already two targets shy of tying his career-high in a single season. Parkinson registered […]

Demarcus Robinson Finds The End Zone In Week 5 Loss

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson was the lone pass-catcher to find the end zone in the 24-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. He finished the game with three receptions for 28 yards and a score on five targets. In terms of target share, Robinson was fourth in line after Colby […]

Monday Night Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Saints vs. Chiefs Matchups

It’s becoming hard to trust Patrick Mahomes in fantasy. He hasn’t finished as a top-10 fantasy quarterback since Week 12 of the 2023 season. As a result, he is no longer a must-start a...

Rico Dowdle: Week 6 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 55% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle has emerged as the starting running back and should be added in all leagues. In Week 5, Dowdle tallied a season-high 87 yards on 20 attempts and added 27 yards and a score on two receptions. This […]

Jordan Whittington Leads Rams In Receiving Yards Against Packers

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Jordan Whittington (shoulder) was very busy on Sunday during the team's 24-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The rookie wideout received 10 targets and turned it into seven receptions for 89 yards which was enough to be the top receiver on the team. He was also the only one […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. Week 6 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Giants rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. led the way in their Week 5 victory over the Seattle Seahawks by running for 129 yards on 18 carries. He added one yard off one reception. With Devin Singletary (groin) sidelined, the […]

PrizePicks NFL DFS Prop Picks - Monday Night Football Props for Week 5

Welcome back RotoBallers to our PrizePicks NFL DFS prop picks for the Week 5 Monday Night Football slate! The 2024 NFL season is well underway, and that means our friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great DFS plays we can look to take advantage of. Our partners at PrizePicks offer some of the […]

23 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups To Consider Adding In Week 6

Smith is QB9 on the season, averaging 18.2 PPG. He’s scored 17 or more points in four of their five games and 21 or more in their last two. The new offensive system is one of the reasons why. With...

Matthew Stafford Throws For 260 Yards Against Packers

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford came up short in a comeback attempt against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday as they dropped to 1-4 on the season. The former Detroit Lion posted 260 yards, one touchdown, and one interception on 29-for-45 throwing. He was sacked three times in this game but made the best […]

Rick Lucks' 2024 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions Revisited

Doesn't March feel like forever ago? Now that the 2024 fantasy baseball season is in the books, some of what we were thinking seems ridiculous in hindsight. I joined several of my Rotoballer colleagues in making bold predictions before the 2024 campaign, and now it's time to see how they panned out. Spoiler alert: there […]

Top 10 Running Back Studs - Best Fantasy Football RB Performances Including Tank Bigsby, D'Andre Swift, Rico Dowdle, And More

Week 5 was fun, not just for the running backs. Seven of the 13 matchups thus far have matched or surpassed 46 points, with three contests exceeding 66 (!) combined points. All of them divisional matchups between the Falcons and Buccaneers, Colts and Jaguars, and Ravens and Bengals. It's a pleasant surprise with a notable […]

Jabrill Peppers Arrested Saturday Morning

New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers was arrested Saturday morning with some very serious charges coming his way. According to Ryan Breslin, the eight-year veteran is set to be charged with assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, strangulation, and possession of a class "B" substance. He's scheduled to appear in court […]

Unexpected Boom Performances: Fantasy Football Risers Include Kirk Cousins, Darnell Mooney, Tank Bigsby, Alec Pierce, more

The fifth NFL Sunday of the 2024 season was absolute cinema. Baltimore and Cincinnati faced off in an epic overtime duel, the Cowboys prevailed in the final minute versus the Steelers, and the Jaguars got their first win of the season in dramatic fashion over Indianapolis, to name just a few of the many captivating […]

What Time is 'Monday Night Football'? 2024 Week 5 NFL Schedule

Entering the second month of the 2024 NFL season and now the league is shaping up. Some teams are performing as expected, some want to light a fire under themselves to get momentum going as we inch closer to the midway point of year. Week 5 ends with an inter-conference matchup between playoff hopefuls. Monday […]

Aaron Rodgers Dealing With Low-Ankle Sprain

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (ankle) had a brief moment on the field on Sunday where he was unable to get up after a hit, causing the entire crowd to go quiet. Luckily, the veteran QB could get up and stay on the field to finish the game against the Minnesota Vikings. While speaking […]

Nico Collins Considered Day-To-Day With Hamstring Issue

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (hamstring) was forced to leave the team's game on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills after hauling in a 67-yard touchdown pass from C.J. Stroud. According to Adam Schefter, the team is now considering Collins day-to-day with the hamstring injury that he seemingly suffered on that play. While the Texans […]

10 Worst QB Performances From NFL Week 5, Including Aaron Rodgers and Deshaun Watson

Brock Purdy is the king of consistency, but he struggled in this game. Purdy threw for 244 yards and a touchdown. He also added two interceptions and only completed 54% of his passes. Purdy’...

Well-Known Players With Fantasy Basketball Bust Potential in 2024-25

The only constant thing in the NBA is change, which applies to every team and player. Predicting how certain things will change is hugely important to help identify players who won't produce the level of play suggested by their ADPs. ADP is probably the most important tool that people use on draft day. Whether or […]

Daniel Carlson Converts Only Field-Goal Attempt In Loss To Denver

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson continues to be given too little opportunity to succeed by his offense. Against the Denver Broncos in Week 5, the seventh-year vet drilled his only attempt and converted a single extra point in Sunday's 34-18 loss. That's not a recipe for fantasy success for a kicker. He converted an […]

Raiders D/ST Disappoints Yet Again In Blowout Loss

The Las Vegas Raiders DST gathered three sacks but surrendered 330 yards and 28 offensive points in Sunday's 34-18 loss to the Denver Broncos. It hasn't helped that the Raiders' offense is one of the worst in the league and turned the ball over three times. The Raiders have some defensive talent on their roster, […]

Lightning Hope To Have Mikey Eyssimont Available For Season Opener

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Mikey Eyssimont (lower body) has returned to full practice and could be an option for the season opener. Eyssimont is working his way back from a lower-body injury ahead of the new campaign. Lightning head coach Jon Cooper said the team hopes to have the 28-year-old available for Friday's season opener […]

Luke Glendening Returns To Full Practice

Tampa Bay Lightning center Luke Glendening (undisclosed) practiced in a regular jersey on Sunday. The veteran had battled an undisclosed injury throughout training camp and preseason, but it looks like he will be good to go for the start of the regular season. Tampa Bay will start the action on Friday versus the Carolina Hurricanes. […]

10 Worst QB Performances From Week 5, Including Aaron Rodgers and Deshaun Watson

There was great quarterback play and not-so-great quarterback play on display again in Week 5. Players such as Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, and C.J. Stroud were again excellent. However, some surprising players wound up on this list this week. As the season wears on, we can start to see trends that will hold for the […]

Ilya Sorokin Expected To Be Ready For Start Of Season

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (back) is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season. The star goalie is recovering from back surgery and didn't see action in any of the team's six preseason games. However, it remains to be seen if he will be named a starter for the team's […]

What We Learned in Week 5: Jayden Daniels Continues To Roll, The Broncos Are Better Than We Thought, And More

Jayden Daniels continues to electrify the NFL, leading Washington to a 34-13 blowout win over the struggling Browns. With 444 yards of offense in Week 5, Washington’s attack is officially in...