LeBron James, Danny Green Probable For Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) and guard Danny Green (finger) are listed as probable for Sunday's Game 6 against the Miami Heat. Both players have been listed as probable throughout the series, but continue to play. Green was limited earlier in the series, but played 24 minutes during Game 5. James and Green […]

Joe Mixon Active For Week 5

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (shin) will play on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. Questionable all week, Mixon practiced on Friday and was expected to play, so no surprises here. Despite some inconsistency this season, season-long managers have to start Mixon as a low-end RB1 and hope that he gets more involved as a […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 5

Hi, y'all! Four weeks of NFL action are in the books and we're moving on to another. Welcome to our Week 5 matchup analysis and start/sit column for fantasy football. Each week we'll be analyzing every game from the Sunday slate, helping you optimize your fantasy lineups and take down your opponent. Be sure to check back […]

Cam Akers Returns For Week 5

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (ribs) is back in Week 5, as the Rams face the Washington Football Team. There's a lot of pieces in this backfield and Akers will need to earn snaps over Darrell Henderson Jr. and Malcolm Brown, so Akers isn't a great fantasy option in his return and rates […]

Eagles Still Without DeSean Jackson, Alshon Jeffery

The Philadelphia Eagles offense is still in poor shape, as they are without Alshon Jeffery and DeSean Jackson once again. Tight end Hakeem Butler -- a college wide receiver -- is inactive as well. So, it looks like another week for Greg Ward to serve as the team's primary wide receiver. Ward's a solid WR3 […]

Lamar Jackson, Marquise Brown, Mark Andrews Active

The Baltimore Ravens will have three players who were questionable for their Week 5 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee/illness), wide receiver Marquise Brown (knee), and tight end Mark Andrews (thigh) will all be on the field. Jackson and Andrews are top plays at their position in season-long leagues, with Brown being […]

Fantasy Football Rookies to Watch in Week 5

Every week, this column will spotlight the first-year players who are ripe for a breakout performance. Often times, rookies can provide some of the most value as under-the-radar options. Last week, Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson topped 100 yards for the second consecutive game. The rookie is amazingly the highest-rated wideout according to PFF through four […]

Jaguars Defense Without Key Players In Week 5

The Jacksonville Jaguars Defense will be weakened in Week 5, with defensive end Josh Allen (knee) being declared inactive. With linebacker Myles Jacks (ankle) and defensive back C.J. Henderson (shoulder) also out, the Jaguars are in bad shape as they prepare to face the Texans and their potentially explosive offense. This isn't the week to […]

Break The Slate: DraftKings NFL DFS Lineup Picks - Week 5

Hi there, RotoBallers, and welcome back to Break The Slate! If you read this article regularly, then you know what we're about here, but if you are a new reader, let me quickly summarize our goals with this article. We'll spend each week discussing a few plays at each position for the DraftKings main slate […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 5 - Daily Fantasy Football

In what has been an interesting NFL season, Week 5 is here. Undoubtedly, from a fantasy perspective, things have been challenging as COVID-19 continues to rear its ugly head across the league. With the Buffalo/Tenessee and New England/Denver contests both delayed by a few days--at least for now--navigating the player pool is a little more […]

NFL DFS Value Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 5 DFS Cash Games

We have made it to Week 5 of the NFL season, and it is another bumpy week. We are still waiting on a lot of news. Some games may be postponed, injury news, and more. Stay tuned to RotoBaller as they will update you with all the news you need, but we will get this […]

Jordan Akins Inactive Against Jaguars

Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins (concussion) won't play on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Akins was setting up to be an interesting streaming option if he played, but now it will be Darren Fells manning the starting role for Houston. Fells is a boom/bust play who has a good nose for the end zone, […]

Julio Jones Inactive For Week 5

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) will not play against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. With Jones out, Calvin Ridley is a clear WR1 play, while Russell Gage and Olamide Zaccheaus see a major boost against a weak Panthers Defense. Hopefully, Jones is back when the Falcons next see the field.

GPP DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings (Week 5) - Daily Fantasy Football Advice

If you need a reason to read my Week 5 GPP Value Plays look no further than my Week 4 recommendation of Joe Mixon. I'd say he did pretty well last week, right? Of course, I also recommended Mike Gesicki at tight end, so I'll hold off on the victory lap at this time. Besides, […]

Henry Ruggs III Will Be Active For Week 5

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (knee/hamstring) will be active on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs, as will right tackle Trent Brown. The speedster out of Alabama was the first wide receiver taken in this year's NFL Draft but has played in just two games so far, playing between 60 and 70 […]

NFL DFS Stacks for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 5 GPP Contests (DFS Tournaments)

I worry that the havoc that Covid-19 is reeking (yes, I mean to spell it that way) on the Week 5 GPP DFS stacks is just the beginning. I've been trying to confine my picks to the main slate and games keep falling off that slate! Grrrr. So, you will hopefully forgive me that I […]

Adam Schefter Posts Potential Schedule Changes

With the Broncos and Patriots game postponed, ESPN's Adam Schefter says that sources tell him the following changes to the schedule will take place as long as Tuesday's Bills/Titans game is a go. Broncos/Patriots will take place next Sunday, while the Chargers and Broncos game will move to Week 8 to replace Denver's original bye […]

Jonnu Smith Poised For Another Big Game

Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith has 13 catches for 181 yards and three touchdowns through Tennessee's first three games, and he's in a good spot to keep rolling in week five. He faces a Bills Defense that has allowed the most yards (359) and the third-most receptions (31) to tight ends this season. The […]

A.J. Brown Faces Tough Matchup Against Tre-Davious White

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee) is trending towards playing Tuesday against the Bills. He's been recovering from a knee injury but he'll have a tough matchup on his hands in All-Pro cornerback Tre'Davious White, so fantasy managers may want to calm their expectations. Fellow wide receiver Corey Davis was put on the reserve […]

Dwayne Haskins Jr. To Be Inactive For Week 5

Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. not only won’t be starting Sunday’s contest against Los Angeles, he’ll be inactive. Haskins will not even be inside the stadium for the game, which is slated to see Kyle Allen make his first start at the helm with Washington. Backing him up will be Alex Smith, who […]

Derrick Henry Will Be Well Rested And Ready For Heavy Workload

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry will have fresh legs after a week off, but the workhorse back will face a tough matchup with a tough Buffalo front line that just held Josh Jacobs to under 50 yards on the ground last week. Henry carried the ball 26 times for 119 yards and two touchdowns […]

Zane Gonzalez Returns To Season-Long Relevance For Week 5

Arizona Cardinals kicker Zane Gonzalez will match up Sunday against a Jets team that is tied for allowing the second-most points to opposing kickers this season. Available in nearly 40 percent of ESPN season-long leagues, Gonzalez is an excellent upside play for those who don’t have a consistent kicker, or are eyeing a one-week wave […]

Rams Defense An Advantageous Selection Sunday

The Los Angeles Rams Defense was going to be a solid play Sunday against Washington no matter who was under center due to the way that the team’s offense has scuffled this season, but with Kyle Allen making his first start for the team, their advantageous situation only increased. Allen showed flashes last year while […]

Cam Newton On Track To Return As Starter Next Week

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (COVID-19) did not appear in line to play Monday versus Denver as he works his way back from a positive COVID-19 test. But in the wake of the decision to postpone the contest until next Sunday due to new COVID-19 positives within the Patriots’ organization, what once appeared to […]

Browns Defense Carries DFS Appeal Sunday

The Cleveland Browns Defense has gotten off to a strong start in 2020 when it comes to sacking the opposing quarterback, even if other areas have been lacking. With 11 sacks through its first four games, Cleveland has been able to somewhat offset its 31.5 points per game allowed average through constant pressure. Five of […]

NASCAR Research Station: DraftKings, FanDuel DFS Lineup Picks - Bank of America Roval 400

Who's ready for a rainy day at the Charlotte Roval? After a crash-heavy Xfinity race that saw a lot of surprises -- a Cody Ware top 10, y'all! -- we get set for another eventful race on Sunday, this time from the Cup Series. What will happen? Feel free to hit me up on Twitter […]

Greg Ward In Line To Be Primary WR Target Sunday

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Greg Ward enjoyed a sharp uptick in fantasy appeal at the conclusion of 2019 due to the widespread injuries that turned him into the team’s top wideout. With Alshon Jeffery (foot), DeSean Jackson (hamstring), and Jalen Reagor (thumb) all sidelined Sunday versus Pittsburgh, Ward returns to WR1 status for the Eagles, […]

Jerick McKinnon Drops Out Of RB2/Flex Contention Sunday

San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon went from being a potential RB2/Flex option for Sunday’s game versus Miami to a likely bench commodity due to the likelihood of Raheem Mostert (knee) returning. McKinnon excelled in Mostert’s absence, having reeled off three consecutive games with a rushing touchdown. His production during that stretch will likely […]

Week 5 Chat - Live Fantasy Football Game Day Q&A

Welcome back, RotoBallers! It's Sunday Morning, Week 5... Do You Know Who to Start? Each Sunday morning of the NFL season, RotoBaller's experts will be moderating the industry's leading live chat room and answering a bunch of your fantasy football lineup and start/sit questions, from around 10:30 AM to 12:45 PM ET. Come join in […]

Inside the Tent - Week 5 NFL Injury Insight

At RotoBaller, we can't stress enough the importance of keeping up with injuries and playing your best lineup week after week. Players are going to get injured, that's an unavoidable fact. What's avoidable though is making the wrong roster decisions based on the injuries surrounding your fantasy squad. If you want to dominate your leagues […]