1 min agoAtlanta Falcons tight end
Jaeden Graham has an opportunity to carve out a short-term role in the offense this week with
Austin Hooper (MCL) sidelined. The team may also be without
Luke Stocker (knee), who is dealing with a knee injury. Graham has just two targets on the year and has caught both of them for a total of 32 yards. The Falcons have a prolific passing offense and Hooper established himself as one of the most consistent and reliable fantasy tight ends out there this year. Hooper could miss about a month, which opens up an opportunity for Graham to be a sneaky tight end option in the coming weeks. This week, however, he's too risky to trust as a starter.
--Andrew Ericksen - RotoBallerSource: CBS Sports
6 mins agoAtlanta Falcons rookie running back
Qadree Ollison should have an opportunity to receive his first NFL carry this week. The team will likely be without No. 1 running back
Devonta Freeman (foot) for the game, making
Brian Hill the next-man-up and Ollison his potential No. 2. Ollison is the biggest back amongst the Falcons' core rushers, standing 6'1" and weighing around 230 pounds. He could carve out a role as the team's short-yardage back. He should be on radars in all formats and is worthy of an add in leagues of 14 or more teams if you're thin at running back. He's too risky to consider starting this week as his workload is unknown and Hill is likely to shoulder a heavy load.
--Andrew Ericksen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
10 mins agoDetroit Lions running back
Ty Johnson (concussion) returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. It's unclear if Johnson has passed the league's concussion protocol, but it's progress nonetheless and gives him a shot to play in Week 11 against the Cowboys. If he's active, expect the Lions to go with a three-headed monster in the backfield that will also include
J.D. McKissic and
Paul Perkins. Johnson has rushed 14 times for only 55 yards in the last two games, and he'd be a low-upside RB3/flex in deeper leagues if he's playing. McKissic would be on the streaming radar if Johnson is inactive, but this is a situation to avoid if you can, especially since it looks like quarterback
Matthew Stafford (back) will miss another game.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Detroit News - Justin Rogers
12 mins agoAtlanta Falcons kicker
Younghoe Koo had a flawless debut for the team in Week 10, converting all four of his field goal attempts, including a 48-yarder, and both of his extra-point attempts. The Falcons face the Panthers in a Week 11 game that should be high-scoring. Even though the Falcons will be without a few of their offensive weapons, they should still be able to put Koo in position for at least a few field goals in the game. He's a low-end starting option at kicker this week.
--Andrew Ericksen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
14 mins agoDetroit Lions quarterback
Matthew Stafford (back) remained out of practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday. Stafford is headed towards his second straight missed game after not sitting out since 2010. His absence would be a downgrade for all of Detroit's skill players in a tough matchup against the Cowboys.
Jeff Driskel didn't embarrass himself against a strong
Bears Defense in Week 10, but he'd be a low-end QB2 if he's forced to make a second straight start. Stafford must at least get in a limited practice on Friday to have a chance at playing this weekend.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Detroit News - Justin Rogers
18 mins agoChicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy said that rookie running back
David Montgomery (ankle) "lightly rolled" his ankle in practice on Wednesday. The Bears will keep an eye on him before the Week 11 matchup on Sunday night against the Rams. It's a situation to watch, and it could be troubling for fantasy owners with the game on Sunday night if Montgomery winds up being a game-time decision. The good news is that the rookie was limited in practice on Wednesday, so he should be able to play, barring a late-week setback. Montgomery hasn't been all that efficient in his first year, but his workload is building as the season goes on, making him a low-end RB2 despite the tough matchup.
Tarik Cohen would be a must-start if Montgomery can't play.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Chicago Tribune - Brad Biggs
35 mins agoAtlanta Falcons running back
Devonta Freeman (foot) has been held out of practice this week and figures to be sidelined for Week 11 and potentially Week 12 as well. He is dealing with a foot injury that he suffered in Week 10 against the Saints. He is currently listed as doubtful for Week 11 against the Panthers. Freeman has had a bit of a rough year overall, averaging just 3.5 yards per carry. Most of the damage he's done has been in the passing game. The team also recently placed
Ito Smith (neck) on IR, which leaves
Brian Hill and
Qadree Ollison as the Falcons' primary backs going into Week 11. Hill is a must-add in all fantasy formats while Ollison is worth watching and is even a potential add in deep leagues.
--Andrew Ericksen - RotoBallerSource: The Falcoholic
54 mins agoIt's been a roller-coaster type of year for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver
Calvin Ridley. He was rolling early in the season, but has gone without a touchdown in three straight games, and has failed to top 30 receiving yards in two of those three games. This week, Ridley and the Falcons face the Panthers. The team is going to be short-handed offensively with
Austin Hooper (MCL) and
Devonta Freeman (foot) sidelined. There's also a chance that quarterback
Matt Ryan (ankle) misses the game. Ridley should have an opportunity to step up in the absence of Hooper and Freeman. Expect him to see at least six or seven targets from whoever is quarterback, giving him a good chance to come down with four or more catches and around 70 or 80 yards. He's a solid WR2 option this week.
--Andrew Ericksen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
59 mins agoAtlanta Falcons wide receiver
Russell Gage has earned 14 targets over his last two games. While he hasn't done too much with them from a yardage standpoint, gaining only 81 total yards the past two games, his 11 catches over the past two games certainly inspire hope in PPR formats. To add to the attraction for Gage, the Falcons will be without
Austin Hooper (MCL) in Week 11 and likely won't have running back
Devonta Freeman (foot) as well. That opens up a lot of potential targets for Gage. Expect him to see six or seven targets in Week 11 against the Panthers, giving him a good chance to catch five passes, warranting a WR3 or flex start in PPR formats.
--Andrew Ericksen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
1 hour agoIndianapolis Colts wide receiver
Devin Funchess (collarbone) was limited in practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week, but he's unlikely to make his return in Week 11 against the Jaguars. "Bone's gotta heal," Funchess said. Funchess is trying to come back after breaking his collarbone in the season-opening overtime loss to the Chargers, but Week 12 or 13 is more realistic. He could return as the No. 2 wideout across from
T.Y. Hilton (calf) when both are healthy, but Funchess isn't the greatest stash in shallow leagues given the team's crowded receiver corps that also features
Zach Pascal,
Marcus Johnson,
Chester Rogers and rookie
Parris Campbell (hand). Pascal is your best bet for fantasy production if Hilton misses another game.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: FOX 59 - Mike Chappell
1 hour agoAtlanta Falcons wide receiver
Julio Jones has had a bit of a disappointing year for fantasy owners, especially given his draft-day cost. However, he is still a weekly must-start until further notice. Jones only caught three of his nine targets in Week 10, but luckily one of them went for 54 yards and he finished with 79 yards on the day. This week, the Falcons face the Panthers. Jones has earned nine or more targets in all but two games this year and hasn't been targeted less than seven times all year. The Falcons will be without
Austin Hooper (MCL) and
Devonta Freeman (foot) in Week 11, which will put more pressure on Jones to carry the load. Expect him to flirt with or top 100 yards this week with a good chance to score.
--Andrew Ericksen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
1 hour agoAtlanta Falcons running back
Brian Hill has a golden opportunity this week with
Devonta Freeman (foot) likely out and
Ito Smith (neck) on Injured Reserve. Hill appears to be the team's No. 1 running back for now. Last week, Hill saw his first extended action of the year when Freeman first suffered his foot injury. Hill gained 61 rushing yards on 20 carries in the game and added a 10-yard touchdown reception. The Falcons run game has been dreadful all year, but Hill figures to get such a heavy workload as well as involvement in the passing game, which will allow him to deliver a solid fantasy day. Expect him to get around 20 touches in Week 11 against the Panthers, including four or more receptions. He has a good chance to gain around 80 yards or more in the game with an opportunity to score.
--Andrew Ericksen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
1 hour agoMinnesota Vikings wide receiver
Adam Thielen (hamstring) remains out of practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday. It's becoming increasingly likely that the Vikings will hold Thielen out through their Week 12 bye week. Plan to be without him again in Week 11 against the Broncos. Denver's strong secondary could pose issues for quarterback
Kirk Cousins and No. 1 wideout
Stefon Diggs. Diggs has had two straight bad games with Thielen on the sidelines, and he's likely to be followed by shutdown cornerback Chris Harris Jr. in this one.
Olabisi Johnson and tight ends
Kyle Rudolph and
Irv Smith Jr. should have bigger roles again, but they're hard to trust in fantasy starting lineups.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Andrew Krammer
1 hour agoAtlanta Falcons quarterback
Matt Ryan (ankle) was held out of practice on Wednesday and is currently questionable for Week 11 against the Panthers. If he's able to go, he's worthy of starting as a low-end QB1. The Falcons have had no success in the run game this year and their defense allows a ton of points. Both of those factors force the Falcons to throw the ball a lot. On the negative end, the team will be without
Austin Hooper (MCL) and
Devonta Freeman (foot), limiting Ryan's options. If Ryan starts, expect him to throw around 40 passes in the game, which gives him a good chance for around 300 yards and two touchdowns.
--Andrew Ericksen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
1 hour agoThe
Bills Defense is in an excellent position going into Week 11 with an extremely favorable matchup against the Dolphins. The Dolphins average just 13.2 points per game and under 260 yards from scrimmage per game. Somehow, the Dolphins are one of just two teams who have scored over 20 points against the Bills this year. The Bills allow just 16.7 points per game and they should be able to keep the Dolphins around or under that average in Week 11. Start the Bills defense with confidence this week.
--Andrew Ericksen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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