C.J. Stroud (QB, HOU) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The history of Ohio State QBs in the NFL has been very disappointing. Apart from Joe Burrow (who only threw 39 passes in Ohio State before transferring to LSU), no other quarterback from this university has ever made a Pro Bowl. However, C.J. Stroud […]

Matthew Stafford (QB, LAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 50% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It feels like yesterday when the 0-16 Lions crowned Matthew Stafford as their new franchise savior. Many years have passed since then, and now Stafford is a part of the Rams, a team that he led to Super Bowl glory in the 2021 […]

Sam Howell (QB, WAS) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 18% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Sam Howell entered the 2023 NFL season as the ultimate wildcard. No one knew what to expect of him as he prepared to become the starting QB of a Washington franchise who were desperate for their first winning record since 2015. So far, […]

Is Kenny Pickett Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett was a fantasy football sleeper heading into this season, but he and the Steelers' offense have struggled mightily during the first month of the 2023 campaign. Now, the second-year signal-caller is banged up and could be at risk of missing games moving forward. We have his latest update. Is Pickett […]

Panic Mode: Week 5 Fantasy Football Busts, Start/Sit Concerns and Analysis (2023)

The 2023 fantasy football season continues with our Week 5 "Panic Mode" analysis. Jorden Hill digs into players that have disappointed so far and have some fantasy football managers in "Panic Mode". He analyzes some difficult Cut List Candidates and Start/Sit decisions for Week 5 of the 2023 fantasy football season. Be sure to tune […]

Russell Wilson (QB, DEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 57% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Denver Broncos survived and made a great comeback against the struggling Chicago Bears, and quarterback Russell Wilson has looked more comfortable this season through four games. Two of his four games he's had more than 20 fantasy points, and he currently […]

Kenny Pickett Scheduled To Practice Wednesday

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that quarterback Kenny Pickett (knee) is dealing with a bone bruise in his left knee and is scheduled to participate in practice on Wednesday as the team continues to evaluate him. "The more comfortable and functional is, the more work he'll get," Tomlin said. Pickett will most likely […]

Florio's Football Show: Everything you Need for Week 5!

Michael F. Florio is back and goes over waiver wire targets, who you should plan on starting and sitting this week and top streaming options! Get everything you need to have your lineup Week 5 ready all before your waivers run! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel SiriusXM 87) on Sundays […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports (Tuesday Updates): Cooper Kupp, Jonathan Taylor, Kenny Pickett, Geno Smith, Tee Higgins, more

A month of football is in the books, meaning there are several key players who can return from the PUP list or Injured Reserve in Week 5. Two fantasy superstars could make their season debuts in Week 5, so this is an extra crucial edition of our injury updates. Our fantasy football injury reports as […]

Joshua Dobbs (QB, ARI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Joshua Dobbs has been incredible thus far considering his surroundings. Despite two tough matchups with the all-world defenses of Dallas and San Francisco, the longtime backup has completed over 70% of his passes for 814 yards, four touchdowns, and zero interceptions this season. […]

Top Quarterback Waiver Wire and Streaming Options for Week 5: C.J. Stroud, Matthew Stafford, Mitch Trubisky

After two weeks of strong offensive performances, teams took a step back in Week 4. Only five quarterbacks threw for over 300 passing yards. Just four quarterbacks had more than two passing touchdowns. 11 teams scored at least 28 points but most of that production did not come from the quarterback position. Now that four […]

Is Jimmy Garoppolo Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo suffered a concussion in Week 3's matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Due to it, he was placed in the concussion protocol and wasn't cleared to play in Week 4. Rookie quarterback Aidan O'Connell started for the Raiders in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers and didn't play well. […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (10/4/23)

The first week of October brings us some more mid-week games, and therefore, more mid-week DFS tournaments! I'm all for that! We don't even have to wait for MACtion this year! Instead, it's Conference USA Wednesday. We open up in Murfreesboro with FBS newcomer Jacksonville State making the trip north. An hour later, we have […]

Geno Smith Avoids Serious Injury

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that quarterback Geno Smith (knee) twisted his knee in the 24-3 blowout win over the New York Giants on Monday night. Carroll said that Smith will probably be sore on Tuesday, but his injury isn't considered serious. Smith had to leave the game and was noticeably upset at […]

Bears vs. Commanders TNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Justin Fields, D.J. Moore, Khalil Herbert, Cole Kmet, Sam Howell, Brian Robinson, more

For those who love to hate-watch Thursday Night Football, this matchup with the Chicago Bears visiting the Washington Commanders was picked especially for you! Start with two lackluster teams, and add in a lack of true attractive fantasy options, and you have a recipe for uninterested fans. This is the NFL betting degenerate game of […]

Daniel Jones Sacked 11 Times In Blowout Loss

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones threw for 203 yards and rushed for another 66 in the team's 24-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football. Similar to Jones' night in their season opener against Dallas, the veteran quarterback was relentlessly pressured in the pocket. When the final whistle blew, Jones had been […]

Is Desmond Ridder The Falcons Starting Quarterback? Fantasy Football Outlook

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder was the 74th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Ridder had a productive college career, completing 62.1% of his pass attempts for 10,239 yards and 87 touchdowns in four years at Cincinnati. He also had 501 rushing attempts for 2,190 yards and 28 touchdowns in college. However, the former […]

Is Mac Jones The Patriots Starting Quarterback? Fantasy Football Outlook

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones was the 15th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Jones had a productive college career, completing 77.4% of his pass attempts for 4,500 yards and 41 touchdowns in his final year at Alabama. The former Alabama star had an impressive rookie season. He completed 67.6% of his pass […]

Geno Smith Returns In The Second Half

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith briefly left Monday night's game with a potential knee injury that needed further evaluation. After Drew Lock took over for a few drives in the second quarter, Smith returned at the beginning of the second half. He's only thrown two total incompletions so far in this game and has led […]

Geno Smith Questionable To Return With Knee Injury

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (knee) left Monday night's game to receive further evaluation on his knee after he was tackled awkwardly out of bounds in the second quarter. Smith briefly showed frustration with the opposing defensive back who tackled him and then was replaced by Drew Lock. It seems like the team is going […]

Terron Armstead Won't Play In Week 5

Miami Dolphins left tackle Terron Armstead (knee) "will not be playing in the next game but will play again this season, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. The oft-injured Armstead suffered a knee injury in the Week 4 loss to the division-rival Buffalo Bills on Sunday and is now considered week-to-week. He will be not […]

Matthew Stafford "Should Be Good" For Week 5

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (hip) suffered a hip contusion in the Week 4 overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts, but head coach Sean McVay said that Stafford "should be good" to go for Week 5 against the Philadelphia Eagles this Sunday. "We'll be smart with him, but he should be good to go," […]

Is Justin Herbert Injured Or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was the sixth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Herbert had an excellent college career, totaling 10,541 passing yards and 95 touchdowns in four years at Oregon. More importantly, the former Duck was outstanding as a rookie. He completed 66.6% of his pass attempts for 4,336 yards and […]

Kenny Pickett Dealing With Bone Bruise

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (knee) suffered a bone bruise in his knee in the Week 4 loss to the Houston Texans that could lead to only a short-term absence. The door is open for Pickett, who is also dealing with a muscle strain, to play in Week 5 against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens, but […]

Is Matthew Stafford Injured Or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Los Angeles Rams Matthew Stafford was the first overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. Stafford had an excellent college career, totaling 7.731 passing yards and 51 touchdowns in three years at Georgia. The former Bulldog had an outstanding career with the Lions. He completed 62.6% of his pass attempts for […]

Joe Burrow Will Start In Week 5

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that quarterback Joe Burrow (calf) will start and play in Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals. The fact that Taylor had to confirm that Burrow would start this weekend just goes to show how bad he's been through the first four games of 2023. A calf injury that […]

Desmond Ridder Not Being Benched

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder struggled mightily in the loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. The second-year Cincinnati product completed 19 of his 31 passing attempts for 191 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Atlanta scored just one touchdown and lost the game 23-7. Many have speculated that Taylor Heinicke could be given the […]

Jimmy Garoppolo To Remain Starter When Healthy

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (concussion) is still in concussion protocol after missing Sunday's Week 4 game against the Los Angeles Chargers. He has now been in the protocol for a week. Head coach Josh McDaniels said the veteran signal-caller is still the team's starting quarterback when he returns from the injury. Rookie Aidan […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 5 Lightning Round Including Jameson Williams, C.J. Stroud, Samaje Perine, Tyler Boyd, Jake Ferguson

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to an early look at the waiver landscape following Sunday's action. We serve as a rapid reaction to get key names on your radar with the week's early performances and injuries to big names such as Javonte Williams, Tee Higgins, Mike Evans, and more. October is already here, so let's stay […]

Justin Herbert Has A Fractured Finger

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (finger) suffered a fractured finger on his left, non-throwing hand in the Week 4 win over the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, according to sources. Herbert's finger also suffered a gruesome nail injury, but he somehow finished the game and with the team's bye coming in Week 5, […]