Giovani Bernard Could See An Uptick In Production

Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard may be in line for an uptick in production against the Ravens. With Joe Mixon (shin) questionable, Bernard may serve as an adequate insurance policy on Sunday, especially if the former Sooner plays but isn't at full-strength (or is out entirely). Although the 28-year-old hasn't seen much action rushing […]

DeSean Jackson, Alshon Jeffery Ruled Out For Week 5

Philadelphia Eagles wide receivers DeSean Jackson (hamstring) and Alshon Jeffery (foot) have been ruled out for Week 5 against the Steelers. Cornerback Avonte Maddox (ankle) is also out. With rookie Jalen Reagor (thumb) and Dallas Goedert (ankle) on Injured Reserve, the Eagles are really hurting for pass-catchers. Greg Ward Jr. and rookie John Hightower figure […]

Julio Jones Questionable Against Panthers

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) is officially listed as questionable for Week 5 against the Panthers. Jones hasn't practiced all week, however, making him more unlikely to play after aggravating his hamstring injury last Monday. Jones' fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to suit up this weekend, and if he does, there's a good […]

Chase Young Questionable For Week 5

Washington Football Team rookie defensive end Chase Young (groin) is questionable for Week 5 against the Rams after sitting out last week. Young was limited in practice on Thursday and returned to a full practice on Friday, so it's looking like he'll be able to return this weekend. It's great news for a Washington defensive […]

Trenton Cannon To Serve As Mike Davis' Backup

With Carolina Panthers running back Reggie Bonnafon (ankle) going on Injured Reserve this week, head coach Matt Rhule said that running back Trenton Cannon will serve as Mike Davis' backup. All-Pro Christian McCaffrey (ankle) is also on IR, so Carolina's running back depth is being tested. It's worth noting, but Cannon is unlikely to receive […]

Russell Okung To Return In Week 5

Carolina Panthers left tackle Russell Okung (groin) will play in Week 5 against the Falcons after missing the last two games. Cornerback Eli Apple has been ruled out. The return of Okung is good news for quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, who had his best game of the season in Week 4, throwing for 276 yards and […]

Joe Mixon Questionable For Week 5

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (shin) has been declared questionable for Week 5 against the Ravens. Mixon put in limited practices each of the last two days, so barring something unforeseen, he should suit up on Sunday. He's coming off an explosive 181-yard, three-touchdown performance that helped his fantasy managers coast to a victory […]

Jimmy Garoppolo To Start Against Dolphins

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) will start in Week 5 against the Dolphins. Garoppolo will return to the fold after missing two games with a high ankle sprain. With running back Raheem Mostert also likely to be back, the signal-caller should have all of his weapons around […]

David Njoku Expected To Be Activated For This Weekend

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) made it through the week of practice healthy and is expected to be activated from Injured Reserve for the Week 5 game against the Colts. Njoku has always been interesting from a fantasy perspective, but his ceiling isn't very high with Austin Hooper also in the mix in […]

Marquise Brown, Mark Andrews Questionable Against Bengals

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown (knee) and tight end Mark Andrews (thigh) are listed as questionable for Week 5 against the Bengals. Offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley (hip, shoulder), defensive end Derek Wolfe (elbow), defensive tackle Justin Madubuike (knee) and cornerbacks Marcus Peters (thigh) and Jimmy Smith (knee) are also questionable. Brown has yet to […]

Lamar Jackson 100 Percent Despite Being Questionable

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee) is "100 percent" and will play on Sunday against the Bengals despite being listed as questionable on the final injury report, according to head coach John Harbaugh. Jackson missed practice on Wednesday with a minor knee injury and sat out on Thursday with an illness, but he wasn't showing […]

Chargers Put Austin Ekeler On Injured Reserve

The Los Angeles Chargers placed running back Austin Ekeler (hamstring) on Injured Reserve on Friday and promoted Tyron Johnson to their active roster in a corresponding move. The team also signed former Dolphins and Jets running back Kalen Ballage to their practice squad. Ekeler could miss anywhere from four to six weeks, so placing him […]

Building an Optimal DFS Lineup: Bank of America ROVAL 400

If the annual race at Talladega Superspeedway is billed as the wild card race of the playoffs, the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL is a close second. After all, Sunday's race (Oct. 11) will be just the third NASCAR Cup Series race on the layout. I forgot to mention, it's supposed to rain(!) on Sunday. That […]

NASCAR Xfinity Series: DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Charlotte Roval Drive for the Cure 250 (10/10/20)

It's Roval time, y'all! The NASCAR Xfinity Series heads to the Charlotte Roval on Saturday for a playoff race that should get dicey. We've seen in the short history of this track that the first major corner can cause complete chaos and shake everything. Buckle up tight! Here at RotoBaller, we want to help you […]

Mo Alie-Cox Has Favorable Week 5 Matchup

Indianapolis Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox has a favorable Week 5 matchup against the Browns. The Browns currently rank last against opposing tight ends. He caught just one pass for 13 yards and a touchdown on two targets last week against the Bears. There is concern going forward for Alie-Cox's value considering he shared a […]

Nyheim Hines Hard To Trust In Week 5

Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines got 12 touches and played 35 percent of the team's offensive snaps in Week 4 against the Bears. He got nine rushing attempts but was able to muster only 24 yards. Hines has showed that he cannot consistently run the ball effectively when given the opportunity. He will have […]

NFL DFS Stacks: Week 5 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hi RotoBallers, and thanks for joining me! I'm very proud to bring you our weekly tournament stacks article this season for you, our loyal RotoBaller reader, and valued premium subscriber. The NFL season is in full swing, so it's time to dig deep and […]

NFL DFS Cheat Sheet: Expert Picks and Lineups for Week 5 (Premium Content)

  All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.Welcome to Week 5 of the 2020 NFL Season! Each week, we'll be bringing you our famous NFL DFS Cheat Sheet with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet. The "fantasy points allowed rank" will […]

Raiders Defense Likely To Struggle In Week 5

The Las Vegas Raiders defense will have their toughest test of the season against the Chiefs in Week 5. Their defense has been bad through the first four weeks, and the Chiefs have one of the best offenses in the NFL. Patrick Mahomes has performed well against the Raiders throughout his career, and the Chiefs […]

Darius Leonard, Anthony Castonzo Ruled Out For Week 5

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that linebacker Darius Leonard (groin) and left tackle Anthony Castonzo (rib) have been ruled out for Week 5 against the Browns. Leonard, who is a must-start in IDP leagues at his position when healthy, suffered a groin injury late in last week's win over the Bears and played […]

Geno Atkins To Make Season Debut For Bengals Defense

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins (shoulder) is expected to make his season debut against the Ravens in Week 5, according to head coach Zac Taylor. Atkins missed the first four games with a shoulder injury that he suffered at the end of training camp. He was the team's only Pro Bowl representative last year […]

DeVante Parker Taken Off Injury Report

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (hamstring) has been taken off the final injury report for Week 5 against the 49ers, showing that he's made good progress from a hamstring injury that has limited his explosiveness in the first month of the season. Parker had 10 catches on 12 targets for 110 yards last week […]

Byron Jones Expected To Return For Dolphins Defense

Miami Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones (groin) is expected to play in Week 5 against the 49ers after missing the last two games with a groin injury. Jones practiced in full on Thursday and Friday. It will be a boost for the team's man-to-man-heavy defense that will be taking on a Niners unit that is at […]

Dolphins Put Austin Jackson On Injured Reserve

The Miami Dolphins placed rookie first-round left tackle Austin Jackson (foot) on Injured Reserve on Friday, meaning that he'll have to miss at least three weeks and likely longer with a foot injury he suffered in the Week 4 loss to the Seahawks. Miami will also be without starting defensive end Shaq Lawson (shoulder) and […]

Jordan Akins Has Appeal In Week 5

Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins is a streaming option against the Jaguars in Week 5. Jacksonville has allowed the seventh-most fantasy points to opposing tight ends in 2020, and Akins has surpassed Darren Fells to be the lead tight end target for quarterback Deshaun Watson. The volume isn't there for him to be a […]

Volume A Concern For Randall Cobb In Week 5

Houston Texans wide receiver Randall Cobb hasn't been the target hog that some expected him to be when he signed with the Texans, and that's made for a mediocre start to the season. Yes, his 95 yards and a touchdown in Week 3 were encouraging, but he also has a pair of games in which […]

Tyler Glasnow To Face Yanks In Decisive Game 5

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow will make the start in Game 5 of the American League Division Series against the Yankees on Friday night. It's the second straight year that Glasnow has faced off against Gerrit Cole in Game 5 of the ALDS, with Cole pitching for the Astros in 2019. Glasnow was […]

Brandin Cooks Is A Risky Week 5 Play

What should we make of Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks? After a 95-yard Week 2, he responded with three catches for 23 yards in Week 3 and then posted a goose egg last week despite playing 94 percent of Houston's snaps. Despite a decent matchup against the Jaguars this week, Cooks has been so […]

Henry Ruggs III Likely To Return Against Chiefs

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (knee, hamstring) is likely to return Sunday against the Chiefs. He was a limited participant at practice on Wednesday and moved to a full participant for Thursday's practice. Ruggs has missed the last two weeks, and this will not be the friendliest game for his return. The […]

D.J. Chark Jr. Carries Some Risk In Week 5

Though he's cemented his status as the team's No. 1 receiver, Jacksonville Jaguars wideout D.J. Chark Jr. isn't the most reliable Week 5 option as he faces a Texans Defense that has forced offenses to funnel things to their running game in 2020. Chark is coming off a two-touchdown outing in Week 4 against Cincinnati, […]