Blaine Gabbert Clears Concussion Protocol

Tennessee Titans quarterback Blaine Gabbert (concussion) has cleared the concussion protocol, according to head coach Mike Vrabel. Now that starter Marcus Mariota appears to be past his right elbow injury, Gabbert has no chance of seeing the field in Week 5 against the Bills. He can be ignored in fantasy leagues unless Mariota is injured […]

Ryan Tannehill Is Primed To Improve

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill is in a solid position to improve on his terrible Week 4 performance against the New England Patriots. Week 5 features a matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals who have been involved in numerous high-scoring affairs already this season. The Bengals defense ranks among the worst in the NFL in yards […]

Aaron Rodgers Returns To Practice Thursday

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (knee) returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. It's the same routine that Rodgers went through last week. He will play in Week 5 against the Lions, but he might be just a low-end QB1 with receivers Davante Adams (calf), Randall Cobb (hamstring) and Geronimo Allison […]

Carson Wentz's Knee Injury Is Behind Him

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz said his knee injury is completely behind him after starting two games after returning from his serious knee injury from last season. "And physically, I feel great. I feel I'm picking up [where I left off] on the field last year. To me, the knee thing is behind me, and […]

What To Do With Your San Francisco 49ers in Fantasy?

The season-ending injury to Jimmy Garoppolo triggered a somber mood for the San Francisco 49ers season, especially from a fantasy perspective. C.J. Beathard is by no means a top-32 starting quarterback in the NFL, but he does have some familiarity with this offense in his second year. Still, the questions remain. Who can you realistically trust on […]

Buy or Sell? Week 5 Trade Advice

One of the toughest parts of fantasy football to navigate is trading with league-mates. As a result of the unique characteristics of every person in a fantasy football league, it is often difficult to find a strategy for trading players that works for everyone in any situation. Nevertheless, highlighting the performances of certain players helps […]

Fantasy Football Q&A Mailbag - Week 5

Week 4 of the 2018 NFL Season is in the books, and here is a quick fantasy recap to keep you up to date. Mitchell Trubisky! Six touchdown passes, 43.5 fantasy points, who saw that coming? Meanwhile, Drew Brees, Matthew Stafford, Philip Rivers, Tom Brady, Carson Wentz, Aaron Rodgers, and Ben Roethlisberger all finished outside […]

Hot Take NFL Podcast - Week 5 Risers/Fallers With Chris Welsh

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni share their thoughts on Week 4 of the NFL season, and provide you with the best waiver wire advice for Week 5 of fantasy football action. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel […]

Baker Mayfield A QB2 In Second NFL Start

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield will see the toughest test of his young career when he lines up across from the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5. Mayfield has looked good in just over six quarters of football but the Ravens' pass defense ranks fifth in the league in DVOA, giving the rookie signal-caller the most […]

Ben Roethlisberger A Top QB Play In Week 5

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is coming off a pedestrian performance against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 4, but fantasy owners shouldn't hesitate to trust him in Week 5. Roethlisberger will take on a leaky Atlanta Falcons pass defense at home in Week 5, making him one of the top quarterback plays of the weekend. […]

Russell Wilson A Full Participant In Practice

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (hamstring) practiced in full on Wednesday. Wilson should have no problems playing in Week 5 against the Rams in a tough matchup, although his hamstring injury is worth watching with how much scrambling he does behind a suspect offensive line. With limited options in the passing game (although Doug Baldwin […]

Matthew Stafford Has Solid Matchup In Week 5

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is top 10 in the league in completions, yards, and touchdowns. He will look to continue to trend upward against Green Bay at home this Sunday. Vegas expects this game to be one of the highest-scoring games of the weekend, so expect the Lions to continue to air the ball […]

Andrew Luck Without Many Weapons Against Patriots

Due to injuries keeping some of the Indianapolis Colts' key offensive pieces out on Thursday night, quarterback Andrew Luck will have a steep hill to climb towards solid fantasy production. While Luck performed admirably in Week 4 with his favorite target T.Y. Hilton coming in and out of the game and has attempted at least […]

Tread Carefully With Cam Newton In Week 5

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is off to his usual fantasy-friendly start, combining his rushing prowess and passing-game efficiency into eight total touchdowns. He'll more than likely need the rushing numbers to sustain a solid outing in Week 5 as he takes on a Giants defense that has been stingy against the pass. New York […]

Amari Cooper, Kolton Miller Limited In Practice

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (foot) and rookie left tackle Kolton Miller (knee) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Cooper and Miller should be on track to play in Week 5 against the division-rival Chargers. The 24-year-old wideout has now had two 100-plus yard games and two stinkers in four weeks. He had […]

Marcus Mariota, Blaine Gabbert Practice In Full

Tennessee Titans quarterbacks Marcus Mariota (elbow) and Blaine Gabbert (concussion) and running back David Fluellen (groin) all practiced in full on Wednesday. Mariota appears to be past his elbow issues after going 30-for-43 for 344 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in the Week 4 win over the Eagles. He also ran for his first […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Undergoes Knee Surgery

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (knee) underwent surgery Wednesday to repair his torn left ACL. Garoppolo suffered the season-ending injury in Week 3 but couldn’t go under the knife until swelling subsided. The estimated timetable for his return is nine to 10 months, which puts him on track to be ready during training camp. […]

Dak Prescott Has an Excellent Matchup in Week 5

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has an excellent matchup in Week 5 against the Houston Texans. Prescott just had his best game of the season last week, and now gets to take on the defense that ranks 30th in passing points allowed. Prescott is still a low-upside play in this offense, but he should be […]

Paxton Lynch Working Out For Bucs

Free-agent quarterback Paxton Lynch, a failed first-round pick for the Broncos, is working out for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Wednesday, according to a source. Jameis Winston will take over the starting quarterback duties from journeyman Ryan Fitzpatrick when the team comes out of their Week 5 bye. Lynch has been making the rounds ever […]

Carson Wentz Set for Another Solid Week

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz should have another solid week in Week 5 against the Minnesota Vikings. He finished as the QB15 last week in his second week back on the field and should continue to move up into the QB1 ranks. He has wide receiver Alshon Jeffery back, but might be without Corey Clement […]

Tyrod Taylor Practices In Full

Cleveland Browns backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor (back) practiced in full on Wednesday. Taylor should be fine to serve as rookie QB Baker Mayfield's backup in Week 5 against the Ravens. Taylor has lost what little fantasy value he had at the beginning of the season now that he's holding clipboards on game day.

Adam Vinatieri, Anthony Castonzo, Darius Leonard Questionable

Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (groin), left tackle Anthony Castonzo (hamstring) and rookie linebacker Darius Leonard (ankle) were all limited in practice on Wednesday and are questionable for Thursday night against the Patriots. The Colts haven't signed another kicker, so we'd expect Vinatieri to give it a go. However, with the Colts likely to be […]

Fantasy Bomb - QB Start/Sit Advice (Week 5)

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) give their start/sit recommendations at the quarterback position for Week 5 of the fantasy football season. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts! This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure to […]

Marquise Goodwin, Joe Staley Miss Practice Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (hamstring) and left tackle Joe Staley (knee) will not practice on Wednesday. Goodwin has been a major bust so far this year due to injuries, and he's caught just five passes on nine targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in three […]

Kirk Cousins A Top-10 QB Option For Week 5

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has attempted over 48 throws in each of the past three games. This trend should continue against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5, as the Vikings have yet to establish any sort of a run game. The Eagles still have a stout defense, but they have been surprisingly susceptible through […]

Donald Penn Placed On IR Wednesday

The Oakland Raiders placed right tackle Donald Penn (groin) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday after he suffered a groin injury in Week 4, according to sources. He should be able to return this year, but he'll have to miss at least eight weeks. Penn hasn't been very good for Oakland so far this year, so […]

Adrian Peterson, Trent Williams Not Practicing Wednesday

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (ankle) and left tackle Trent Williams (knee) were both out of practice on Wednesday. Cornerback Josh Norman was working with trainers on the side. All three players should be just fine in Week 5 against the Saints on Monday. Peterson has a minor sprained ankle, while Williams had a […]

Fantasy Bomb - Risers and Fallers for Week 5

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) discuss which players could see their fantasy value rise or fall most heading into Week 5 of the 2018 NFL season. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) […]

Aaron Rodgers To Have Similar Schedule This Week

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (knee) will sit out of practice on Wednesday and rehab while possibly practicing Thursday and Saturday. It's the same thing he did last week. Rodgers' knee will likely continue to limit what he can do on game days, but he remains a must-start as long as he's active. In […]

Offensive Line Not Protecting Deshaun Watson

Through four weeks, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has already been sacked 17 times. He is on pace to be sacked 68 times this year. The Houston offensive line allowed 54 sacks in 2017. Only the Bills have allowed more sacks so far this year. Watson has also been hit 43 times and is on […]