Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers - Week 12

After a slow offensive Week 10, several quarterbacks were able to find success again heading into Week 11. There weren’t many big yardage performances with only five quarterbacks exceeding 300 yards passing (led by rookie sensation Justin Herbert), but numerous quarterbacks had no problem finding the end zone through the air. Five quarterbacks passed for […]

Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 12

This is the week to find out if your fantasy football team is the turkey of your league. Fantasy playoff berths will be decided during this crucial week. The trade deadline has probably passed in your league, so adding players via the waiver wire is likely your only option. The good news for fantasy football […]

Deeper League Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

As the playoff race begins to heat up (both in the NFL and your fantasy league), depth will be crucial given the number of players getting injured or being put on the COVID list. Depth is what will help you weather any unexpected setbacks on your roster and any surprising performance could be the game-changer […]

Chris Carson Logs Full Practice Session Tuesday

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (foot) was able to record a full practice session Tuesday, a significant step in the right direction as it pertains to his availability for Monday's contest against Philadelphia. Carson has been on the precipice of returning over the past four weeks, but by getting in a full practice six […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 12 Lightning Round

Week 11 is largely in the books with some nailbiter finishes and standout performances that will shape the stretch run. The injury headlines are dominated by Joe Burrow's suspected ACL tear, but we also saw La'Mical Perine and Rex Burkhead leave with knee injuries as well. And now J.K. Dobbins and Mark Ingram II are […]

Week 11 Outliers Analysis - We Must Overreact!

Week 11 was an odd one for quarterbacks. The Patriots Defense stifled Lamar Jackson in Week 10 and followed that up by allowing Deshaun Watson to finish as the No. 1 quarterback on the week. Taysom Hill, Kirk Cousins, Philip Rivers and Andy Dalton were the unfamiliar names that found themselves inside the top-10 this week. […]

Julio Jones On Track To Be Game-Time Decision Sunday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) has earned the unique distinction of being tagged as a game-time decision for Sunday as early as Tuesday, per head coach Raheem Morris. Jones battled through the hamstring ailment to play in just 35 percent of Atlanta's offensive snaps in Week 11, making him an extremely risky season-long […]

Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson Jr. Return From Injured Reserve

San Francisco 49ers running backs Raheem Mostert (ankle) and Jeff Wilson Jr. (ankle) were both designated to return from Injured Reserve on Tuesday, making it possible that either could take the field Sunday against the Rams. Mostert has served as San Francisco's lead back when healthy this season, having amassed 65 yards on 17 carries […]

Nelson Agholor (WR, LV) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Turns out high-volume Nelson Agholor is as good--if not more--than low-volume Nelson Agholor. And that's quite a relief, folks. That's because during the first five weeks of the season Agholor was one of the most ridiculously efficient receivers of the NFL racking up […]

Taysom Hill (QB, NO) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 42% of Leagues ANALYSIS: If you happen to be part of an ESPN fantasy league, congratulations on lining Taysom Hill up at the TE spot and reaping the mega-rewards. Also, I'm sorry to tell you that your exploits and cheats are over, as ESPN is bringing him […]

James White (RB, NE) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS: I remember this TV show "Everybody Hates Chris". I guess our fantasy football version should be something like "Everybody Hates New England's Backfield". Starting next week, though, that might not be the case. Not at least if you have James White in […]

Michael Pittman Jr. (WR, IND) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 43% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It took a bunch of injuries for Pittman to found a viable usage in Indy, but since Week 9 (included) he has been targeted a combined 18 times, and he's found his way into this offense for good. Or not. Because Pittman has […]

Rams Defense Adds Derek Rivers To Mix Off Waivers

The Los Angeles Rams have claimed defensive end Derek Rivers off of waivers after he was released by New England over the weekend. Having appeared in eight games with the Patriots this season, Rivers has compiled four tackles and four quarterback hits to go along with 1.5 sacks. Not yet having started a game in […]

Gus Edwards (RB, BAL) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED: 28% of Leagues ANALYSIS: We only knew the news barely a few hours ago, but they're quite impactful and could potentially win you the weekend if you are fast and lucky enough to score you some Gus Edwards' shares and have in your lineup for Thanksgiving. Edwards' Week 10 […]

Jalen Reagor (WR, PHI) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 28% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Jalen Reagor has quietly been emerging as one of the team's top play-makers on offense. He's led all Eagles wide receivers in receiving yards in each of the past two games, catching four passes for 52 yards in […]

Tim Patrick (WR, DEN) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED: 21% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tim Patrick is rostered in one of each five Yahoo! leagues for a reason: he's got a good floor, but his ceiling isn't anything out of this world and at the end of the day he's playing under fluky-QB Drew Lock. That […]

Frank Gore (RB, NYJ) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: In this the year 2020 of our Lord, Frank Gore keeps being a viable WW target. That's insane, and I never thought I'd still be writing about Gore 43 years ago when he made his NFL debut. But here we are, folks. The Jets […]

Antonio Gibson Logs Full Practice Tuesday

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (ankle) may have been an estimated DNP participant Monday, but that didn't stop him from logging a full practice session Tuesday, all but clearing him to take the field Thursday against Dallas. Gibson has found the end zone in four consecutive games, including a career-best 128-yard rushing performance […]

Terry McLaurin Progresses To Limited Practice Action Tuesday

Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (ankle) was able to log a limited practice Tuesday, an improvement from the estimated DNP that he earned Monday. With just three days of recovery ahead of a Thanksgiving matchup versus Dallas, the fact that McLaurin was able to take the field in any capacity bodes well for […]

Byron Pringle Lands On Injured Reserve

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Byron Pringle (ankle) was placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, meaning that he'll miss at least the team's upcoming three contests. Pringle hauled in three receptions for 17 yards versus Las Vegas on Sunday night before departing due to an ankle injury, which will keep him on the shelf for […]

Cleveland Adds Joe Jackson To COVID-19 List

Cleveland Browns defensive end Joe Jackson landed on the COVID-19 list on Tuesday, thereby putting his status for Sunday's game against Jacksonville in question. Players do not have to test positive for the virus to be placed on the list. Jackson has been a lightly utilized defensive end for the Browns Defense this season, not […]

Arizona Places Deionte Thompson On COVID-19

Arizona Cardinals safety Deionte Thompson was placed on the COVID-19 list on Tuesday, putting his status up in the air for Sunday's contest against New England. Players do not have to test positive for the virus to be placed on the list. Thompson has started four games for Arizona this year but has been limited […]

K'Waun Williams Receives Two-Game Suspension

San Francisco 49ers cornerback K'Waun Williams has been levied a two-game suspension due to a violation of the league's performance-enhancing substance policy, meaning that he'll be out of the mix Sunday against the Rams and in Week 13 versus Buffalo. Jamar Taylor is expected to step in for Williams in the secondary, although the continued […]

UCL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel (11/25/20) - UEFA Champions League Soccer

Hello, RotoBallers! I'm happy to be back with you for some mid-week soccer. The busy European soccer schedule stays busy this week with Matchday 4 of UCL group stage play. This breakdown will focus on the main UCL slate on FanDuel for Wednesday. Keep reading this breakdown for my DFS soccer picks on RotoBaller and see how […]

Marvin Jones Jr. Carries WR3/Flex Value Into Week 12

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. will go up against a Texans Defense on Thanksgiving that is giving up the 10th-most fantasy points to opposing receivers this season. As of now, the Lions offensive weapons are banged up and the veteran Jones may be tasked once again with picking up the slack. The Texans […]

T.J. Hockenson Pops Up On Injury Report

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) was limited in practice as the team prepares to take on the Texans to kick off Thanksgiving Thursday. This is a new injury and it very well could be precautionary heading into a short week. But fantasy teams will have to keep an eye on this situation heading […]

Kenny Golladay Limited In Practice Tuesday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (hip) was a limited participant in practice, an improvement heading into the team's matchup against the Texans on Thanksgiving to kick off Week 12. Golladay missed last week's game and has been banged up most of the season. But when he is on the field, the Lions offense ascends […]

Adrian Peterson In Line To Step Up In Week 12

Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson will prepare to take on a vulnerable Texans Defense on Thanksgiving. With starter D'Andre Swift (concussion) still in league protocol's, Peterson will be the next man up to lead the team's running attack. The veteran and teammate Kerryon Johnson will take on a Texans defense that is allowing the […]

D'Andre Swift Still In Concussion Protocol

Detroit Lions  rookie running back D'Andre Swift is still in the concussion protocol as the team prepares to play early Thursday morning against the Texans on Thanksgiving. His availability could be a huge blow to a Lions team that is seeing its playoff hopes slip away. Swift has been fantastic over the past few weeks, […]