Drew Brees Throws First Interception In Win

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees completed 18 of 23 passes for only 120 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the Saints 30-20 win over the Vikings. The interception was the first of the season for Brees on a night when passing yards were hard to come by against a tough Vikings defense. […]

Andy Dalton Bounces Back In Week 8

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton completed 21 of 34 passes for 280 yards and two touchdowns in Week 8’s victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also added ten yards on three carries. Dalton’s day could’ve been bigger but the Bengals raced out to a substantial lead early before a furious comeback attempt by the […]

C.J. Beathard Inefficient Again

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard completed just 14 of 28 passes for 190 yards and a touchdown in Week 8 against the Arizona Cardinals. Beathard’s touchdown was a short crossing route that wideout Marquise Goodwin raced to the house. Although he didn’t commit any turnovers on Sunday, it’s his second consecutive poor outing. The […]

Baker Mayfield Throws Two TDs In Week 8

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield completed 22 of his 36 pass attempts for 180 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in a 33-18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8. Mayfield also added a nine-yard run. The Cleveland offense got off to a fast start, marching down the field on three of their first […]

Patrick Mahomes Airs It Out Against Broncos

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for over 300 yards for the seventh consecutive week. Mahomes finished 24-for-34 with 303 passing yards and four touchdowns with one interception. Mahomes continues to be an elite QB each and every week. He should continue his success against the Browns next week.

Hue Jackson Pumps Breaks On Coaching Changes

Despite another loss and mediocre offensive showing, Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson shot down reports that offensive coordinator Todd Haley's job is in jeopardy. Rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield was sacked twice and pressured throughout the loss to the Steelers, while receiver Jarvis Landry, tight end David Njoku and running back Duke Johnson combined for […]

Ben Roethlisberger Solid In Week 8

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger turned in a solid effort in his team's Week 8 win over the Cleveland Browns. Roethlisberger completed 24 of his 36 pass attempts for 257 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in the game. He got his offense off to a slow start as they were shut out in the […]

Lamar Jackson Tosses Touchdown On Ravens Final Possession

The Baltimore Ravens went with rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson to finish out the 36-21 loss to Carolina. It paid dividends, as Jackson capped off a 64-yard, seven-play drive with a 26-yard pitch and catch to fellow rookie Hayden Hurst. It marked the first passing touchdown of his career; the No. 32 overall draft pick tallied […]

Aaron Rodgers Has Mediocre Stats in Excellent Performance

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for 286 yards on 18-for-30 passing with one touchdown in a losing effort against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 8. While the stat line wasn’t a disaster, it was still underwhelming by Rodgers’ standards. Despite the underwhelming stat line, this was actually one of Rodgers better performances […]

Jared Goff Solid In Week 8

Despite a slow start in Week 8, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff finished with a solid stat line. He had 295 yards and three touchdowns on the day. Goff looked a bit overwhelmed by the pressure early on, as he took three sacks on the team's first three drives. He settled in as the […]

Andrew Luck Continues Three-Plus Touchdown Streak

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck completed 22 of his 31 pass attempts for 239 yards and three touchdowns in a 42-28 win over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. He also lost two yards on two carries. The streak of three-plus touchdown games continues for Luck, who showed exceptional poise in finding his tight ends in […]

Joe Flacco Turns In Worst Performance Of Season

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco turned in his worst performance of the season as he only completed 22 passes (56.4 percent) for 192 yards in a 36-21 loss to the Carolina Panthers. He also tossed one touchdown and two interceptions. Flacco posted season lows in completions, yards, yards per attempt, longest completion and passer rating […]

Eli Manning, Giants Offense Sputters In Loss

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning completed 30 of 47 passes for 316 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in the Giants 20-13 loss to the Redskins. Don't let the stats fool you; this was another awful performance by Manning salvaged only by a late touchdown pass to tight end Evan Engram in the fourth […]

Blake Bortles Effective Against Eagles

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles didn't get benched in Sunday's loss to the Eagles, so that already made it a better performance than his Week 7 outing against the Texans. Bortles put up solid numbers against Philadelphia, finishing with 286 yards on 24-for-41 passing with a touchdown. He added 43 rushing yards on eight carries. […]

Mitch Trubisky Delivers Two Touchdowns In Win

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky completed 16 of 29 passes for 220 yards, 51 rushing yards and two passing touchdowns in the Bears 24-10 win over the Jets. Trubisky has now posted four straight solid fantasy performances despite his, at times, uneven efforts on the field. The second-year quarterback got a huge boost when a […]

Case Keenum Continues Down Treacherous Path

Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum extended the NFL's longest active interception streak to eight games in the Broncos 23-30 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday. Keenum forced a throw to Demaryius Thomas on a flea flicker with about eight minutes to go in the fourth quarter -- a pass which would seal his fate […]

Matthew Stafford Average In Week 8 Loss

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford finished 27 of 40 for 310 yards and threw for two touchdowns and one interception in a loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Stafford connected with Marvin Jones in the first quarter to put the Lions up 7-0, but they didn't score again until the fourth quarter. The Lions got behind […]

Alex Smith Pedestrian Once Again

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith tossed a seven-yard touchdown in the first quarter of Sunday's win over the Giants, but that about spelled the end of his fantasy production for the day. His final line was 20 completions on 32 attempts for 178 yards and that lone touchdown. This marks the third consecutive week that […]

Carson Wentz Throws for Three Touchdowns in London

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz completed 21 of his 30 pass attempts on Sunday, connecting for 286 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. He also added 28 rushing yards. Wentz had an up-and-down first two drives, but he was able to settle in after that and turned in a solid game despite facing off against […]

Jameis Winston Benched Against Bengals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston was benched in the second half in Week 8 against the Bengals after going 18-for-35 for 275 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions, including a pick-six. Winston has been solid for fantasy owners in this pass-first offense in recent weeks, but this was not one of them. He was […]

Lane Johnson Suffers Sprained MCL

Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson (knee) suffered an MCL sprain in the Week 8 game against the Jaguars in London. It's a best-case scenario after Johnson's knee injury initially looked more serious. With the Eagles on bye in Week 9, there's a chance that he might not have to miss any time.

Browns Could Make Changes To Coaching Staff

The Cleveland Browns could be facing coaching changes if their offense doesn't improve, according to sources. Head coach Hue Jackson and offensive coordinator Todd Haley haven't been on the same page in recent weeks, and their relationship has not improved. Haley could lose his job if this doesn't change soon. Jackson recently said he wouldn't […]

Ryan Tannehill Unlikely To Return In Week 9

It seems overly optimistic that Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) will be able to return in Week 9 against the Jets, meaning Brock Osweiler could be in line to make another start. There is no real timetable for Tannehill's return, and he can remain on the waiver in most leagues. Osweiler blew up in […]

Raiders Sticking With Derek Carr

The Oakland Raiders are saying that quarterback Derek Carr is their quarterback now and for the foreseeable future, according to sources. With Carr's poor play this year and his questionable leadership within his own locker room, there has been speculation that the Raiders might be looking to trade him. Head coach Jon Gruden continues to […]

James Washington A Healthy Scratch For Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver James Washington is a healthy inactive for Week 8 against the Browns. Quarterback Mason Rudolph is also a healthy scratch. Washington has caught only five of his 14 targets this year for 49 yards and a touchdown, so he's not fantasy relevant in redraft leagues. However, he's a worthy dynasty/keeper […]

Week 8 Start/Sit: Monday Night Football Matchup Analysis

Man, I was hoping this would be the season where someone would knock the (5-2) New England Patriots off the AFC East throne... It's not. They're on their way to their 10th-straight division title and when they defeat the (2-5) Buffalo Bills on Monday night, it'll be nothing more than an assertion of continued dominance […]

Updated Week 8 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 8 RotoBallers, and we kick off early at 9:30 AM ET (Eagles vs. Jaguars) so be sure to set those lineups ahead of time. Below are our updated consensus Week 8 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries and rankings updates: - Chris Thompson (rib, knee) is expected […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 8) - Targets and Avoids

The two big favorites in Week 7 both cruised on Sunday. The Colts, 10-point favorites, beat the Bills by 32 and the Rams, nine-point favorites, beat the 49ers by 29. If you happened to take the Chargers, you must've really sweated it out, but then had a nice relaxing afternoon. With nearly all participants in […]

Week 8 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 1)

Welcome to our Week 8 matchups analysis and starts/sits column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every matchup from every Sunday game to help you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. We'll also be updating this as injury reports come in so check back often. This article will cover the early slate of games, beginning […]

Week 8 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 2)

Welcome to the second part of our Week 8 matchups analysis and starts/sits column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every matchup from every Sunday game to help you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. We'll also be updating this as injury reports come in so check back often. This article will cover the late […]