1 day agoMinnesota Timberwolves forward
Robert Covington scored a season-high 20 points on 66 percent shooting from the field and made a season-high four triples. The 28-year-old also tallied six rebounds, an assist and a block. The Wolves have eased him into the lineup following his knee injury last year, as he's averaged just 26.1 minutes per game. Still, he's managed to average 2.1 triples per game, 1.4 steals per game and a block per game, showing his ability as a 3-and-D player. If healthy, he has a chance to match last year's 2.4 threes, 2.1 steals and 1.3 blocks. He should be on fantasy teams ahead of a matchup with the Houston Rockets, who allow 114.9 points per game.
--Tim Capurso - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
1 day agoLos Angeles Chargers kicker
Michael Badgley was perfect in Oakland last Thursday, and he'll look to keep it up in Mexico on Monday. On top of that, he'll get the opportunity to kick in the thinnest air possible in an NFL game as he'll be kicking at approximately 7,000 feet above sea level. It's the type of setting that allows kicking records to be set, and though Badgley isn't known for having the strongest leg in the league, even he should be more comfortable hitting from a few yards further out than normal. With a high-scoring affair expected, Badgley should get plenty of opportunities to test his mettle against the all-time greats this week.
--Billy Stonick - RotoBallerSource: NFL
1 day agoLos Angeles Chargers defensive end Melvin Ingram was able to knock down two more sacks on Thursday night last week, and he'll look to add to that tally in Mexico on Monday. Unfortunately, he'll be facing a Kansas City offense that has the ability to be the best in the league on any given night. Ingram and the rest of the
Chargers Defense shouldn't be started in nearly any fantasy league as they could easily end up staring at 40+ points on the scoreboard, even if they were to rack up a couple turnovers or sacks. Tack on that the game is being played at more than 7,000 feet of elevation, and expect the defense to be winded throughout the night.
--Billy Stonick - RotoBallerSource: NFL
1 day agoLos Angeles Chargers tight end
Hunter Henry has been the man since he returned to the team in mid-October, and it doesn't look like it's going to end anytime soon. Henry has either chalked up 80+ yards or a touchdown in four of his five games back, and with a likely shootout coming against the high-powered Kansas City offense, expect Henry to do one or both once again.
Philip Rivers threw to Antonio Gates as one of his most dependable targets for years, and it looks like he trusts Henry to fill those shoes moving forward. Henry should be started in all leagues at this point, as he is one of the very best tight ends in the league when he's healthy.
--Billy Stonick - RotoBallerSource: NFL
1 day agoLos Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Mike Williams went into last week on a cloud. Coming off his first 100-yard game of his career and facing one of the softest secondaries in the land, Williams instead only caught two passes for 55 yards. Hopefully, that was a one-time blip, and he can get back to being a strong contender for touches this week. Mexico City is over 7,000 feet above sea level, considerably higher than any stadium in the NFL, and Williams should have plenty of opportunity to go deep. Hopefully, he can haul in a couple of those bombs and put up another triple-digit performance.
--Billy Stonick - RotoBallerSource: NFL
1 day agoLos Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Keenan Allen was able to snag eight passes last week, which is a great sign, but he still only tallied 68 yards on the day and hasn't scored a touchdown in seven weeks. In the thin air of Mexico City, Allen should have plenty of opportunity to go deep, but whether he can make something happen with that speed remains to be seen. If the game becomes a shootout, Allen could see plenty of chances, but KC's susceptibility to the ground game may negatively impact his targets. He's still dangerous, but there's considerable danger that he puts up another stinker this week.
--Billy Stonick - RotoBallerSource: NFL
1 day agoLos Angeles Chargers running back
Austin Ekeler is pretty much on the backburner now that
Melvin Gordon is back to full speed, but he's still lurking in the wings, waiting to take a touch to the house. Ekeler has seen his carries drop precipitously, but as in past years, he's continued to get a few opportunities in the passing game as he rolls out of the backfield. Expect Monday night to be no different, and just like in Oakland, it wouldn't be a shock if he's able to deliver one of those catches to the end zone. He's also facing the most porous run defense in the game, so even if he does only get a few carries, one of those could be huge.
--Billy Stonick - RotoBallerSource: NFL
1 day agoLos Angeles Chargers running back
Melvin Gordon will be looking for greatness on Monday night when he takes the field in Mexico City. Gordon has proven over the last two weeks that he is fully back and ready to roll, and now he gets to face the most generous run defense in the league. Kansas City has allowed more fantasy points to opposing running backs than any other team in the NFL, and LA happens to be in the middle of dealing with a quarterback who appears to have gotten very old very quickly. Expect the Chargers to lean heavily on Gordon's legs, and expect Gordon to capitalize on this wonderful opportunity. A multi-touchdown game seems like a good bet.
--Billy Stonick - RotoBallerSource: NFL
1 day agoLos Angeles Chargers quarterback
Philip Rivers struggled mightily against the poor Raiders secondary last Thursday night, but he'll get the chance to avenge that performance against a mediocre Chiefs secondary on Monday Night Football. Kansas City has allowed the 10th most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks this year, and Rivers should have plenty of opportunities to air it out while playing in high-altitude Mexico City. With
Patrick Mahomes facing off against him on the other side, expect Rivers to need a good game through the air for LA to win. Hopefully, he can look more composed than he did in Oakland.
--Billy Stonick - RotoBallerSource: NFL
1 day agoDenver Broncos rookie tight end
Noah Fant recorded his second touchdown of the season against the Browns before the Week 10 bye and will look to keep things moving against the Vikings in Week 11. The Vikings are allowing a middle-of-the-pack 12.07 fantasy points per game this season to opposing tight ends, and though that number isn't the worst, it will still be an uphill battle for production for the rookie on Sunday against Minnesota.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
1 day agoDenver Broncos running back
Royce Freeman struggled against the Browns in Week 9, finishing with just 15 yards on five carries in addition to a single reception for negative yardage. After accumulating a touchdown in each of his previous two games heading into the matchup with Cleveland, Freeman will look to get back on track against the Vikings. His ceiling isn't very high with
Brandon Allen at quarterback and his floor is equally low, especially with the continued timeshare with
Phillip Lindsay, making him a risky option across the board in Week 11.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
1 day agoTampa Bay Rays starting pitcher
Brent Honeywell (elbow), who hasn't pitched in a game in two full seasons, is expected to start throwing in January. Honeywell would've been a key piece in the 2019 rotation, but a setback during his recovery from Tommy John surgery ended his season in June. The Rays are optimistic that their No. 5 prospect will have a spot in their rotation eventually, but it might not be until 2021. The 24-year-old right-hander had a 3.49 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 11.3 K/9 in 26 starts for Double-A Montgomery and Triple-A Durham back in 2017. There is plenty of upside in his arm if he can stay healthy, and he'll be a watch candidate in dynasty/keeper leagues early in the 2020 season.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Juan Toribio
1 day agoDenver Broncos running back
Phillip Lindsay compiled 92 yards and a touchdown despite receiving just nine carries in Week 9 against the Browns. The 25-year-old, who has five touchdowns on the year, continues to be relegated by the timeshare with fellow back
Royce Freeman. Nonetheless, he is a sufficient option in deeper formats, but don't expect guaranteed results against the Vikings in Week 11.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
1 day agoMinnesota Timberwolves center
Karl-Anthony Towns posted 36 points and 10 rebounds in a loss to the Washington Wizards. Towns made 13 of 18 shots from the field and four of six from three. The former first-overall pick added in three assists, 10 rebounds and a block but struggled with turnovers, recording seven. Still, it was another strong offensive performance for the NBA's most versatile big man. He's enjoyed career-highs in points (26.8), assists (4.1), steals (1.3) and three-point percentage (42.5) through 10 games. The 24-year-old has averaged a career-high in free-throw attempts, 6.9, but has shot a career-low 73.9 percent. Towns returned first-round fantasy value so far but could have another gear in him if he can start knocking down those free throws.
--Tim Capurso - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
1 day agoNew York Jets wide receiver
Quincy Enunwa (neck) said that doctors told him there's a 50 percent chance that he can resume his NFL career after two serious neck injuries in the last three seasons. He was also recently fined $27,900 by the Jets for missing two treatments. Enunwa had a breakout year in 2016 with 857 yards and four touchdowns, but he missed all of the 2017 season and has played in just 12 games the last two years. He's obviously well off the fantasy radar and may never play again. The Jets are moving forward with three-wide sets consisting of
Jamison Crowder,
Robby Anderson and
Demaryius Thomas.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: New York Post - Ryan Dunleavy
1 day agoDenver Broncos quarterback
Brandon Allen played well in his first start, racking up 193 yards and two touchdowns on 12-for-20 passing during the Week 9 win over the Browns. The 27-year-old, who took over after
Joe Flacco (neck) after Week 8, will have a favorable matchup against a
Vikings Defense that has allowed 20.44 fantasy points over the last two weeks to opposing quarterbacks. He isn't a guaranteed option by any means, but for those in 14-team leagues and above, he is a potential high-upside option in Week 11 against Minnesota.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
1 day agoCleveland Browns safety Morgan Burnett (Achilles) is officially done for the rest of the year after he tore his Achilles in the Thursday night win over the Steelers. The Browns also lost Myles Garrett to a season-ending suspension after he foolishly struck Steelers quarterback
Mason Rudolph with his own helmet at the end of regulation. Losing those two players for the rest of the season will make an impact for a
Browns Defense that looked excellent against Pittsburgh's offense on Thursday night. Burnett had racked up 41 total tackles, two sacks and one interception on the season. Despite losing Garrett and Burnett, Cleveland's defense will again be on the streaming radar with the Dolphins coming to town in Week 12.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Akron Beacon Journal - Nate Ulrich
1 day agoCleveland Browns tight end
David Njoku (wrist), who is currently on Injured Reserve, has yet to be cleared to practice. Once he's cleared, it'll likely be another one or two weeks before he'll be ready to return to game action. That means that Njoku isn't a lock to return to the Browns before the end of the fantasy regular season. He's still worth stashing if you're looking good to make the playoffs, but there's no guarantee that he'll be productive for starting lineups in the postseason with all the marbles on the line. Until he returns,
Ricky Seals-Jones and
Demetrius Harris will continue to split work at the position. RSJ wasn't targeted at all on Thursday and neither tight end is worth much of a look as a TE2.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Land On Demand - Tony Grossi
1 day agoHouston Rockets guard
James Harden went off once again in Friday's 111-102 win over the Pacers, scoring 44 points on 13-for-26 shooting from the field and 6-for-14 from three-point range. The 30-year-old recorded his second consecutive 40+ point performance — and third in his last four games — while adding eight rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Through 12 games, Harden is averaging 38.7 points, 7.9 assists, 5.7 rebounds and 1.8 steals on 42% shooting from the field and 4.6 three-pointers made per game. Harden will continue to score points at an incredible rate and fantasy owners should keep the 2017-18 MVP in their lineups at all times.
--Denis Vondrus - RotoBallerSource: NBA.com
1 day agoHouston Rockets guard
Russell Westbrook finished with 17 points, eight rebounds, six assists, one steal and one turnover in Friday's 111-102 win over the Pacers. The 31-year-old struggled with his shot, going 5-for-21 from the field and 1-for-6 from three-point range. Westbrook (rest) will not play in Saturday's game against the Timberwolves as it is the second night of a back-to-back, so fantasy owners should leave him on their bench. The 2016-17 MVP winner is averaging 21.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 6.8 assists, and 1.7 steals through 11 games this season, and should be owned in all formats.
--Denis Vondrus - RotoBallerSource: NBA.com
1 day agoSan Francisco 49ers tight end
George Kittle (ankle, knee), who is doubtful for Week 11 against the Cardinals, said he's "feeling fantastic." Kittle was off to the side rehabbing at practice all week and remains likely to miss his second straight day. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said he feels an obligation to protect Kittle from himself in order to keep him healthy for the rest of the season. "He played through the game two weeks ago with the same deal. That’s why he’s a guy you never count out. But you try to be smart with him, though. We’ll see how the other people do going up to kickoff," Shanahan said. Unless something drastic happens on Saturday, you should have Kittle on your benches again this week.
Ross Dwelley should see more playing time as a result, but he's not on the TE2 radar despite the excellent matchup.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NBC Sports Bay Area - Matt Maiocco
1 day agoHouston Rockets guard
Ben McLemore scored 21 points on 6-for-13 shooting from the field and 4-for-11 from three-point range in Friday's 111-102 win over the Pacers. The 26-year-old played extended minutes and made the most of his time on court with a season-high in points scored as a starter. With the absence of
Eric Gordon (knee) and
Russell Westbrook (rest) for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves, McLemore could be a decent streaming option for points and three-pointers in deep leagues.
--Denis Vondrus - RotoBallerSource: NBA.com
1 day agoIndiana Pacers forward
Doug McDermott scored 18 points on 7-for-15 shooting from the field and 3-for-6 from three-point range in 32 minutes of action. The 27-year-old has been a consistent member of the Pacers second unit, playing at least 25 minutes in the past three games — while scoring in double figures in four of the previous five contests. McDermott is strictly a streaming option for fantasy owners in deep leagues as he is shooting 42% from three-point range.
--Denis Vondrus - RotoBallerSource: NBA.com
1 day agoIndiana Pacers forward/center
Domantas Sabonis posted a double-double in Friday's 111-102 loss to the Rockets, finishing with 18 points and 13 rebounds in 35 minutes of action. The 23-year-old recorded his sixth consecutive double-double, as the fourth year big man has emerged as one of the most valuable centers in fantasy basketball. Through 10 games, Sabonis is averaging 19.6 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 3.8 assists on 51% shooting from the field, making him a must-start candidate with
Myles Turner (ankle) sidelined.
--Denis Vondrus - RotoBallerSource: NBA.com
1 day agoWashington Wizards center
Moritz Wagner had a career-best performance in his team's victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. In just 25 minutes, the 22-year-old posted 30 points, 15 rebounds, two assists, one steal, and a block. Wagner was uber-efficient, shooting 13 of 15 from the field and making all four triples. The former Michigan Wolverine has set the nets on fire through 10 games, shooting 63.2 percent from the field and 47.8 percent from deep. His issues with foul trouble, 4.1 fouls per game, and the emergence of
Thomas Bryant, have likely limited him to just 18.5 minutes per game. Still, his efficiency and versatility may earn him more playing time. He's worth a look on the waiver wire.
--Tim Capurso - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
1 day agoWashington Wizards guard
Bradley Beal scored 44 points for the second game in a row. The 26-year-old added three rebounds, 10 assists, one block and two steals in his team's 137-116 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. With his three-point shot not falling, Beal was aggressive, slashing to the rim and either finishing or showing off his underrated passing skills. He shot 68 percent from the field and made a game-high 13 of 14 free throws. The All-Star guard has attempted career-highs in shots from the field and threes but has averaged a career-low 31.4 percent from deep. If Beal starts to connect from deep, he likely will, and keeps passing at a career-high clip (6.8 assists), he'll be quite the fantasy asset.
--Tim Capurso - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
1 day agoCincinnati Bengals wide receiver
Auden Tate looks to bounce back against the Raiders in Week 11. Tate was only targeted six times in Week 10 during the loss to the Ravens after getting 13 against the Rams in Week 8.
Joe Mixon was partially to blame for Tate's lack of attention against Baltimore as he received a season-high 30 carries for 114 yards. The 22-year-old has a relatively high ceiling from week-to-week, but should only dispatched in deeper formats against Oakland on Sunday.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
1 day agoCincinnati Bengals wide receiver
Tyler Boyd continued to receive plenty of attention in Week 10 despite the change at quarterback. The 24-year-old has at least seven targets in each of his last five games, while also logging at least 10 looks in five games this season. With the Raiders allowing some shoddy numbers to opposing wideouts over the last few weeks, look for Boyd, along with
Joe Mixon, to be the main contributors offensively in Week 11.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
1 day agoCincinnati Bengals tight end
Tyler Eifert looks to score another touchdown in Week 11 against Oakland. The veteran has been virtually absent all season, and though he scored during the loss to the Ravens last Sunday, it was only his second end zone trip of the year. With only two games this season in which he has recorded at least five receptions, he is still a semi-suitable streaming option despite going up against a tough
Raiders Defense, but only in deeper formats.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
1 day agoCincinnati Bengals running back
Joe Mixon will look for his first rushing touchdown of the year in Week 11 against the Raiders. Mixon had his best performance of the season last Sunday during the loss to the Ravens by compiling a season-high 30 attempts for 114 yards. While the 23-year-old has three touchdowns through the air in 2019, he potentially has his best chance to score on the ground against Oakland as Cincy will likely go run-heavy with rookie quarterback
Ryan Finley under center. He is a must-start in deeper formats.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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