Booms and Busts for Week 5 Lineups

The world of fantasy football can be a vicious cycle throughout the long season with mind-numbing performances from players that can leave managers second-guessing roster decisions. That was yet again the case in Week 4 as the trend of under-the-radar players outperforming their rankings continued. Players like Taylor Heinicke, Kenneth Gainwell, and Van Jefferson took […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls: Lineup Spotlights for Week 5

Welcome to the fifth week of the 2021 season, RotoBallers! Below you will find some of my spotlight choices and players to go with when dealing with tough lineup decisions in Week 5. You may be faced with some challenging RB calls this week, so we help out in those instances. These choices are based […]

Bold Predictions for Week 5

Bold predictions are always meant to be taken with a grain of salt but ideally, they are not a bunch of takes thrown like excrement at a wall with the hope of sticking. These predictions come with backing to make them somewhat substantiated with the obvious caveat that it's playing into a range of outcomes […]

Top Trade Targets and Avoids for Week 5

Welcome to Trade Targets and Avoids for Week 5. While trade strategy varies widely depending on league size and, most importantly, league mates, we will identify some players who are ideal targets in the current market. Those who follow last week's advice might have acquired Robert Woods before his explosion on Thursday night. We will […]

Fantasy Football Injury Report - Week 5 Injuries Dashboard

  Fantasy Football Injuries Dashboard - Week 5 Injury Updates Anyone who has even the slightest experience with fantasy football is well aware of how impactful injuries can be. In both season-long leagues and in daily fantasy contests, players getting injured is a very significant part of the game. It makes sense, then, to be […]

Week 5 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2021 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

As the games concluded on Sunday, I was sure I had a terrible week. The Saints hadn't performed against the Giants, the Bengals fell short against the Jaguars, the Titans somehow lost to the Jets, and Washington laid yet another egg against a beatable offense. Yet, when I checked the Fantasypros DST rankings on Monday […]

Week 5 Busts - Players Who May Disappoint

Welcome back RotoBallers! As we head into Week 5 of the NFL season, we are approaching the time where getting off to a slow start can cross the line and get into "I may be digging too deep of a hole to climb out of " territory. It's more critical than ever to make the […]

Pivot Plays and Post-Waiver Pickups: Week 5

We are one month into the fantasy football season. I sure hope your fantasy team’s season is not over already. Fantasy football general managers now have four weeks/games under their belts. They know what their teams’ strengths and weaknesses are. What they don’t know is which of their players with “questionable” tags are going to […]

Cordarrelle Patterson Returns To London Matchup

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (concussion) has been cleared to return to the Week 5 London showdown against the New York Jets. The 30-year-old was observed on the sidelines and inside the blue medical tent, being evaluated for a concussion, so it's good news to see him back out there, mainly since the team […]

Russell Wilson Targeting Week 10 Return

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (finger) is hoping to return for the Week 10 matchup against Green Bay. Although this would be the best scenario possible, mainly since he had three pins inserted into his middle finger, fantasy managers should come to terms with the idea that he could be out longer. The veteran sustained […]

NASCAR DFS Prop Picks for 10/10 - PrizePicks

Hello once again everyone!  We hit the Charlotte Motor Speedway one last time for the Bank Of America ROVAL 400 this week and another edition of NASCAR DFS on PrizePicks. Now, that means our new friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Aiming For Week 7 Return

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (calf) could return in Week 7 after the team's bye, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. When Garoppolo is healthy again, he will slot in as the 49ers' starter, sending rookie Trey Lance back to the bench. This is a promising timetable for Garoppolo, who wasn't ruled out […]

NASCAR DFS Prop Picks: Bank Of America ROVAL 400 - Monkey Knife Fight

Sunday afternoon features the sixth race of the Chase at Charlotte. The Bank Of America ROVAL 400 is raced on the hybrid road and oval course (hence ROVAL). Monkey Knife Fight has an extremely easy fantasy point system: 0.1 points for each lap led and then a set amount of points for their position (20 […]

Jaire Alexander Could Require Season-Ending Surgery

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (shoulder) could require season-ending surgery. The defensive star landed on injured reserve this past Saturday and is now bracing for further opinions from doctors, though an exact decision might not be made for another two weeks. During this time, "doctors want to see both the test results and how […]

Russell Wilson Has Chance To Return In 4 Weeks

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (middle finger) "has a realistic chance to return in four weeks," according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Doctors initially believed that Wilson, who ruptured a tendon in his middle finger on Thursday night, would miss more than six weeks, but the quarterback's surgery on Friday offered a more promising timetable. Still, […]

Curtis Samuel Trending Towards Playing On Sunday

Washington Football Team wide receiver Curtis Samuel (groin) is expected to play on Sunday, though his status won't be confirmed until after pre-game warmups. The 25-year-old signed with Washington this past offseason but spent the first three weeks on injured reserve. In his debut last Sunday, he caught four passes for just 19 yards. It […]

Antonio Gibson Playing On Sunday

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (shin) is expected to play through his injury against the Saints on Sunday. He had been listed as questionable heading into this weekend. The 23-year-old reportedly suffered a stress fracture but is not in severe pain, which is why he has been able to play through the injury […]

Jamaal Williams Expected To Play In Week 5

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (hip) is expected to play against the Vikings on Sunday despite being listed as questionable. Through four games, he has rushed for 187 yards and two touchdowns while also accumulating 93 yards through the air. As the clear complement to D'Andre Swift (groin), Williams' value is capped. However, he […]

D'Andre Swift Suiting Up On Sunday

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (groin) is expected to play on Sunday despite being listed as questionable. He has racked up 41 rushes, 23 catches, 338 scrimmage yards, and two total touchdowns through four games, giving him tremendous value in all formats, especially PPR leagues. Still, heading into Week 5 against the Vikings, there […]

T.J. Hockenson Will Play On Sunday

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee) will suit up against the Vikings on Sunday. He had been listed as questionable and was not a lock to play, though this latest update confirms his status for Week 5. Through four games this year, the 24-year-old has caught 22 passes for 215 yards and a pair […]

Joe Mixon Suiting Up, Won't Be 100 Percent

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (ankle) will play on Sunday after being listed as questionable. However, he is not expected to be at 100 percent and thus won't receive a full workload. The 25-year-old has logged 382 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns through four games this year. Fantasy managers might want to think twice […]

2021-22 Fantasy Basketball Depth Chart Analysis - Northwest Division

The regular season is inching closer by the day, and most offseason moves have already been completed--barring a surprising Simmons/Beal/Dame trade before tipoff. Each team's depth chart is mostly complete, so it makes sense to start analyzing how it could work come October. Before diving into the fantasy season, RotoBaller has you covered with some […]

2021-22 Fantasy Basketball Depth Chart Analysis - Central Division

The regular season is inching closer by the day, and most offseason moves have already been completed--barring a surprising Simmons/Beal/Dame trade before tipoff. Each team's depth chart is mostly complete, so it makes sense to start analyzing how it could work come October. Before diving into the fantasy season, RotoBaller has you covered with some […]

Dalvin Cook True Game-Time Decision In Week 5

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (ankle) is a game-time decision for Sunday's clash with the Lions, according to head coach Mike Zimmer. After failing to practice on Wednesday and Thursday, Cook took limited reps on Friday. Even if Cook plays, it looks like he won't have a full workload. In fact, the Vikings can […]

Chase Edmonds Suiting Up In Week 5

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (shoulder) will suit up against the 49ers on Sunday afternoon. He had been listed as questionable. The 25-year-old has looked truly impressive this season after replacing Kenyan Drake, who departed for Las Vegas. Through four games, Edmonds has racked up 255 rushing yards and 140 receiving yards. Despite his […]

Courtland Sutton Remains Game-Time Decision

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (ankle) remains a true game-time decision on Sunday afternoon. He was a late addition to the injury report this weekend, drawing a questionable designation. Through four games this year, the 24-year-old has caught 18 passes for 257 yards and zero touchdowns. However, 159 of those yards came in one […]

2021-22 Fantasy Basketball Depth Chart Analysis - Atlantic Division

The regular season is inching closer by the day, and most offseason moves have already been completed--barring a surprising Simmons/Beal/Dame trade before tipoff. Each team's depth chart is mostly complete, so it makes sense to start analyzing how it could work come October. Before diving into the fantasy season, RotoBaller has you covered with some […]

La'Mical Perine Inactive Against Atlanta

New York Jets running back La'Mical Perine is a healthy scratch for Sunday's game against the Falcons in London. The 23-year-old was cleared of the illness that kept him out of last week's game but still remains inactive as a coach's decision. After racking up 295 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns through 10 games as […]

Amari Cooper Suiting Up On Sunday

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (hamstring) is expected to play against the Giants on Sunday. He had been listed as questionable. After an incredible Week 1 showing against Tampa Bay, Cooper has quieted down, logging just nine catches for 119 yards and one touchdown over the last three weeks. While he is a strong […]