Drew Brees Uncertain For Next Week

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (ribs, lung) is uncertain for Week 15 against the Chiefs. Brees reportedly attempted to throw at practice, though he's still dealing with pain and discomfort- the session didn't go well. Sitting at 10-2 with a playoff berth already locked up, New Orleans is clearly not going to rush back […]

Tristan Thompson (PF/C, BOS) - Fantasy Basketball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around 85 Overall CURRENT ADP: 135 ANALYSIS: With the addition of Andre Drummond last season, the paint of the Cavs' squad was getting a little clogged. Thompson, a free agent this offseason, thus opted to bolt away and pack his bags to land in Boston where he will be the no. 1 […]

Joe Harris (SG/SF, BKN) - Fantasy Basketball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around 90 Overall CURRENT ADP: 130 ANALYSIS: The Nets made it very clear from the very first moment that one of their priorities this offseason was to re-sign UFA Joe Harris, which they did at a high $75-million deal for the next four years. That's no small dough, folks, and even with […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG/SF/PF, ATL) - Fantasy Basketball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around 80 Overall CURRENT ADP: 96 ANALYSIS: Leading-man Trae Young bitched about the Hawks organization not making enough of an effort to put the team closer to the playoffs by last season's trade deadline. Atlanta added Clint Capela, but he couldn't even debut for the team. In another flurry of moves, the […]

Christian McCaffrey Won't Play In Week 14

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (shoulder, quad) won't play in Week 14 against the Broncos. This was expected after he reportedly tweaked his quad during a workout, though it's nice to get the news as we inch closer to kickoff. Mike Davis will lead the backfield against Denver and should put up RB2 numbers, […]

Goran Dragic (PG/SG, MIA) - Fantasy Basketball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around 84 Overall CURRENT ADP: 117 ANALYSIS: While Dragic was a key piece in Miami's run to the Finals, the truth is that he inflicted most of his 2020 damage once the Heat arrived in the bubble. Prior to that, Dragic had riden the pine all year long ceding starting-PG duties to […]

Malcolm Brogdon (PG/SG, IND) - Fantasy Basketball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around 48 Overall CURRENT ADP: 61 ANALYSIS: The Bucks decided to pass on re-signing Malcolm Brogdon a couple of offseasons ago, and now folks are saying that it could cost them Giannis re-upping with the team to some extent. Will Brogdon also be part of Victor Oladipo's decision to stay or leave […]

Will Barton (SG/SF, DEN) - Fantasy Basketball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around 95 Overall CURRENT ADP: 131 ANALYSIS: It was a real shame that we couldn't watch Will Barton ball inside the bubble last season. Denver surely missed him at times, and who knows what would have happened had he been available during the WCF... Anyways, looking at Barton's regular-season numbers from last […]

Nikola Vucevic (C, ORL) - Fantasy Basketball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around 20 Overall CURRENT ADP: 35 ANALYSIS: I know. I know this series is meant to highlight draft sleepers. While Vuc is not a literal sleeper (ADP nearing 35) he is definitely an undervalued player, so I'm writing about him whether you like it or not. A modern, floor-stretching big, Vucevic might […]

Brandin Cooks Not Expected To Play

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (foot, neck) isn't expected to play against the Bears, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. There were conflicting reports regarding Cooks' status, though barring a significant improvement, Rapoport says that Cooks will ultimately sit out the contest. Keke Coutee (knee), who was already an appealing play without the presence […]

Mohamed Bamba (C, ORL) - Fantasy Basketball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around 100 Overall CURRENT ADP: 120 ANALYSIS: Although Bamba is actually getting drafted by fantasy GMs this season (ADP of around 120), he should be much better for the Magic than that number suggest. Mo has ample competition in Orlando to get heavy playing minutes in the zone, sure, but while Bamba […]

Week 14 Chat - Live Fantasy Football Game Day Q&A

It's Sunday Morning Week 14... 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 questions, from around 10:30 AM to 12:45 PM ET. Come join in on the fun, and get your […]

Khalil Mack Will Play Against Texans

Chicago Bears defensive end Khalil Mack (shoulder) will play against the Texans in Week 14. Mack ramped up his practice activity to limited on Friday, which was a good sign as he'll ultimately be out there against Houston. The Chicago pass defense has struggled in recent weeks, though Mack has done his part with 6.5 […]

Optimism That Frank Gore Plays Against Seahawks

New York Jets running back Frank Gore (concussion) should be on the field against the Seahawks. Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Gore needs to "clear a final hurdle" in the morning before the team can confidently say he'll play. Fellow backs Ty Johnson and Josh Adams picked up the slack last week in Gore's absence, […]

DeAndre Hopkins, Kenyan Drake Expected To Play

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (neck, back) and running back Kenyan Drake (hip) are both expected to play against the Giants. There was at least some doubt about their availability, though the fact that they both were able to get limited practices in boded well for their status in Week 14. Averaging 9.7 targets […]

Josh Jacobs Looking Good For Week 14

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (ankle) is trending in the right direction after being listed as questionable and should play against the Colts in Week 14. Jacobs was able to practice in a limited fashion, unlike last week when he was ruled out, which is why there's optimism about his status. His return […]

Updated Week 14 PPR Rankings (Top 400)

Welcome to Week 14 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 14 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: D'Andre Swift returning, May Be Limited Josh Jacobs, Ezekiel Elliott Expected To Play Salvon Ahmed (Shoulder) Ruled Out Kyle Rudolph Doubtful To Suit Up Larry Fitzgerald (COVID-19) […]

Irv Smith Jr. Likely To Return Against Buccaneers

Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. (back) is expected to return to the field against the Buccaneers. While the team expects Smith to be out there, albeit a bit limited, they've listed fellow tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) as doubtful for the contest. Smith, who has scored at least 10 PPR points in three […]

Brandin Cooks, Keke Coutee Expected To Play In Week 14

Houston Texans wide receivers Brandin Cooks (foot, neck) and Keke Coutee (knee) were listed as questionable but are expected to play in Week 14 against the Bears. Both players were able to take the practice field- Cooks as a limited participant and Coutee as a full participant over the last two days of practice- which […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 14

Hi, y'all! Thirteen weeks of NFL action are in the books and it's time for the fantasy playoffs! Welcome to our Week 14 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 […]

Tee Higgins Likely To Suit Up Against Dallas

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (hamstring) is expected to be on the field for his team's Week 14 matchup with Dallas. Higgins practiced in a limited fashion for all three of the sessions this week, so it comes as little surprise that he'll be out there against a Cowboys' defense that has allowed 21 […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights for Week 14

Welcome to Week 14, RotoBallers! Below you will find some of my spotlight choices and players to go with or consider avoiding when faced with tough lineup decisions in Week 14 of the fantasy football season. These choices are based off my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller's NFL Premium Pass. […]

WR/CB Matchups to Target and Avoid - Week 14

The fantasy playoffs are here and WR start/sit decisions could decide your season. With 14 weeks of data, the WR/CB Matchup Chart is a tool that can help. However, it is important to understand that the chart is not always predictive. Last week, Cooper Kupp and Tyler Lockett didn't dominate in favorable slot matchups, while […]

Booms and Busts - Starts and Sits for Week 14 Lineups

It only seems appropriate that the final week of the 2020 fantasy football regular season would be just as wild as any in terms of scoring throughout. It was one of the higher scoring weeks across all skill positions but filled with a vast array of under the radar players among the tops of the […]

Top 10 Fantasy Football Busts for Week 14

The moment has finally arrived. It's time to unleash that playoff roster you built by studying strength-of-schedule and pulling off blockbuster moves at the trade deadline. Of course, if you've followed our excellent RotoBaller team all season you are no-doubt well-equipped to breeze through your first-round matchup. That's because we break down every fantasy football matchup and keep […]

Wide Receiver Matchups To Target in Week 14

The Week 13 wide receiver matchup article was not the greatest as none of the recommended receivers even cracked the top-25. Cooper Kupp finished as WR-29 with eight catches for 73 yards and Allen Robinson had six catches for 75 yards but the Bears controlled the game for the most part so they ran the ball a ton. Brandin Cooks missed […]

Fantasy Football Warning Signals For Week 14

As most fantasy football leagues head into the playoffs, it is important to keep track of the troubled players from the week prior to determine if their poor performance or situation change could impact your fantasy team down the line. Every start-sit decision is crucial. One wrong move could knock fantasy managers out of the […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 14) - Targets and Avoids

You think you've seen it all in the NFL, but then you realize the league continues to amaze. Teams find different ways to lose like the Jets blitzing the house and Mitchell Trubisky getting strip-sacked when all they needed was to run. And then there was the remarkable play of Tyreek Hill not even realizing […]

Start Your Studs... Just Not These Guys

The phrase “Start your studs” will forever be an axiom in fantasy football. However, there comes a time in every stud or early draft pick's season that you have to consider benching them. You always hope it comes in the middle of the year, but for the guys we’re looking at today, it’s during the […]

Matthew Stafford, D'Andre Swift Expected To Play

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (thumb) and running back D'Andre Swift (illness) are both expected to play in Week 14 against the Packers. Both players were able to practice fully on Friday, lending optimism towards their status for the divisional contest. Swift has missed the last three games with both a concussion and a non-COVID […]