C.J. Beathard (QB, SF) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: While ultimately outdueled by Philip Rivers, San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard played admirably in his season debut last week against the Chargers. He was 23-for-37 passing with 298 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions. It wasn’t a masterful performance by any means, […]

Deshaun Watson Has Strong Week 4

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson threw for 375 yards on 29-for-42 passing in Sunday's overtime victory over the Indianapolis Colts. The second-year passer threw for a pair of touchdowns and was picked off once. Watson also added in a rushing touchdown, gaining 41 rushing yards on six carries. Watson looked much more like the player […]

Josh Rosen Unable To Stop Loss

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen had a decent game but was unable to stop the Seahawks from defeating the Cardinals. Rosen had 15 completions on 27 attempts for 180 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed twice for 13 yards. Rosen projects as a low-end QB2 for the rest of the season unless the Cardinals […]

Derek Carr Posts Four Touchdowns In First Win Of the Season

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr had a huge game Sunday versus the Browns, in what was their first win of the season. Carr ended with 437 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions. The game went into overtime where Carr ultimately led the team on a drive to put them in field goal range and win […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 5 Lightning Round

We have officially passed the quarter pole of the 2018 season, and if you blinked then you missed it! Week 4 has seen the electric passing trend continue with quarterbacks shredding defenses at a never-before-seen rate, with pass-catching RBs and deeper WR plays seeing considerable action. In the interest of getting you the most timely […]

49ers Optimistic On Joe Staley's Knee Injury

The San Francisco 49ers believe tackle Joe Staley (knee) avoided a serious injury in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Staley went down in the first half and did not return. He was seen limping with a brace on his right knee after the game but the Niners are optimistic there isn’t significant damage […]

C.J. Beathard Fearless In 2018 Debut

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard completed 23-of-37 passes for 298 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. He also added 19 yards on seven rushes. Beathard’s big play was an 82-yard touchdown strike to tight end George Kittle as the Niners nearly upset the heavily-favored Bolts. Encouragingly, […]

Baker Mayfield Turnover-Prone In Week 4 Loss

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield had an up-and-down performance in his team's 45-42 loss to the Oakland Raiders in Week 4. Making his first NFL start, Mayfield completed 21 of 41 passes for 295 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. He also lost two fumbles in the game, which took nearly all of overtime for […]

Marcus Mariota Returns To Form

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota appeared to be over his lingering elbow injury in Week 4 as he passed for 344 yards and two touchdowns and added 46 yards and another score on the ground. Mariota's throws looked crisp, especially when targeting players deep down the field. This game was an excellent sign for Mariota's […]

Eli Manning Comes Up Short In Week 4 Loss

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning completed 31 of 41 passes for 255 yards, one touchdown and one lost fumble in the Giants 33-18 loss to the Saints. The Giants (1-3) sputtered again on offense as Manning did not look sharp at times. The weapons available on the Giants offense are among the best in […]

Matthew Stafford Impressive In Loss To Cowboys

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford did all he could in a 26-24 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday. Stafford finished 24 of 30 for 307 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for five yards. It's another solid performance from the 30-year-old but the Lions defense just wasn't able to contain the Cowboys offense to […]

Drew Brees Throws For 217 Yards, Zero Touchdowns

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees completed 18 of 32 passes for 217 yards in the Saints 33-18 victory over the Giants. Brees was off most of the game and did not have a touchdown pass in the win. As rare as that is, the veteran was inaccurate at times as the offense leaned on […]

Buffalo Bills Shut Out For First Time Since 2008

The Buffalo Bills were shut out by the Green Bay Packers 22-0 in Week 4, marking the first time that has occurred since 2008. The Bills were horrendous on offense, as they managed just 145 yards of total offense and 11 first downs. The 145 yards are tied for the 15th fewest in Bills history […]

Mitch Trubisky Erupts For Six Touchdowns

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky completed 19 of 26 passes for 354 yards and six touchdown passes in the Bears romp over the Buccaneers 48-10. Trubisky added 53 rushing yards in an out-of-nowhere, all-time performance at home. Receivers were open all over the field and the second-year quarterback did not miss as he tied the […]

Carson Wentz Throws for 348 Yards in Week 4

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz played well in Week 4, completing 33 of his 50 pass attempts for 348 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran the ball twice for eight yards total. Wentz looked much better than he did in Week 3, but the Eagles lost in overtime to the Tennessee Titans. With Alshon […]

Andrew Luck Posts Best Game of 2018 in Loss

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck completed 40 of his 62 pass attempts for 464 yards and four touchdowns in a 37-34 loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday. Fantasy owners who slotted Luck into their lineups were rewarded in spades, with the quarterback throwing for season bests in passing yards and touchdowns against a stingy […]

Brock Osweiler Tosses A Touchdown In Relief Appearance

Miami Dolphins quarterback Brock Osweiler entered the game in relief of Ryan Tannehill in Miami's 38-7 loss to New England in Week 4. Miami was losing by so much that Tannehill was pulled for Osweiler to avoid injury to Tannehill. Osweiler was 4-for-5 passing for 35 yards and a touchdown. There is not a quarterback […]

Dak Prescott Throws Two Touchdowns in Week 4

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott had a solid performance in Week 4, completing 17 of his 27 pass attempts for 255 yards and two touchdowns. He ran the ball three times as well, but only gained two total yards on the ground. It was still a very much Ezekiel Elliott-based game for Dallas, but Prescott […]

Ryan Tannehill Turns In A Dud In Week 4 Blowout Loss

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill was atrocious in Miami's 38-7 loss to New England in Week 4. Tannehill was 11-for-20 through the air for 100 yards passing and an interception. He was eventually pulled for Brock Osweiler after the game was out of hand. There isn't a quarterback controversy in Miami, but Tannehill really did […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Pulled In Blowout

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick was yanked in Week 4 against the Chicago Bears. The Bucs were getting blown out 38-3 by halftime and quarterback Jameis Winston will be under center for the remainder of the game. Fitzpatrick was 9-for-18 for 126 yards and an interception prior to exiting. It’s possible the Buccaneers just […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Expected To Start

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been tight-lipped about who would be the team's starting quarterback this week with Jameis Winston back from suspension, but Ryan Fitzpatrick -- coming off three consecutive 400-yard performances -- is warming up with the team's starting center and is expected to start against the Bears. It's a tough matchup for […]

49ers Plan To Stick With CJ Beathard, Won't Trade For Quarterback

The San Francisco 49ers plan to stick with CJ Beathard as their starting quarterback and won't pursue a trade for a veteran starter, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Fantasy owners shouldn't have much interest in Beathard at this point, but the reports do mean that owners in two-quarterback leagues should be able to take a […]

Sam Bradford Inactive For Week 4

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Sam Bradford will officially go from starter to third-string this week, with the Cardinals choosing to make Bradford an inactive against the Seahawks. With Mike Glennon now standing between Bradford and the starting job should current starter Josh Rosen end up missing time with an injury, Bradford can safely be dropped in […]

Updated Week 4 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 4 RotoBallers. Below are our updated Week 4 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries and rankings updates: Chris Carson has been ruled out for Week 4. Randall Cobb (hamstring) is out today. Ronald Jones will be active in Week 4 for the first time this year. Alshon […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 4): Targets and Avoids

There's always one week of the football season that's known as survivor doomsday and that was the case in Week 3. The Vikings, 16.5-point favorites, lost at home to the Bills knocking more than half of remaining survivor entries out in most pools. If you went contrarian and took the Jaguars as 10-point home favorites […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Should Be Reliable in Week 4

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has put together three straight games with 400 passing yards or more. Quarterback Jameis Winston is back from suspension, but it sounds like the Bucs are leaning towards staying with Fitzpatrick at the moment. Fitzpatrick should be in for another solid game against the Bears defense that is not […]

Week 4 Start/Sit: Monday Night Football Matchup Analysis

Week 4 didn't kick off with a bang, it was a shootout, and there's a good chance the week will go down guns ablazin' when the (3-0) Kansas City Chiefs take on the (2-1) Denver Broncos Monday night. If you haven't heard by now, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs boast one of the most prolific […]

Jared Goff A QB1 Moving Forward

Los Angeles Rams' quarterback Jared Goff was viewed as a system quarterback after last year's breakout under first-year head coach Sean McVay. However, he's proving this year that if he is indeed a system quarterback, then he's one of the best ever as he is on pace to set and break multiple records. His efficiency […]

Andy Dalton Faces Favorable Week 4 Matchup

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton rolls into Week 4 against the Atlanta Falcons facing a favorable matchup under the roof of Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons rank 25th in the NFL, allowing 276.0 yards per game through the air with six touchdowns and just two interceptions. The Falcons have also allowed nine pass plays of 20 […]

Sam Darnold Facing Difficult Matchup In Week 4

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold and his offense will be a facing a difficult matchup in Week 4 when they pay a visit to Northeast Florida to battle the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jags rank third in the NFL in passing defense, allowing just 171.0 yards per game through the air while they're tied allowing […]