Key Fantasy Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights and Betting Tips for Week 13

Below you will find some of my spotlight choices and players to go with when dealing with challenging lineup decisions in Week 13. These selections are based on my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller NFL Premium Pass.  Enter promo code KING at checkout for a discount and get access to […]

Ben Roethlisberger Believes This Will Be His Last Season

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has told former teammates and some within the organization that he expects this to be his final season. The 39-year-old is in the last year of his contract and returned in 2021 for one more run at a Super Bowl. This season, he has been solid, throwing for 2,522 yards […]

Updated Week 13 Quarterback Rankings

Welcome RotoBaller to Week 13 of the fantasy football season - it's almost playoffs time! Below you will find our Week 13 quarterback rankings for fantasy football, to help you set your optimal lineups. If you are not yet familiar, our weekly fantasy football rankings are put together by three of our lead analysts - […]

Mac Jones - Week 13 Outlook for Fantasy Football

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones is coming off one of his better performances of the season. Last week, Jones threw for 310 yards and two touchdowns in the win. That performance marked the fifth time this season that Jones has thrown multiple touchdowns in a game. However, he could have a tough time doing […]

Jalen Hurts Ruled Out, Gardner Minshew To Start

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 13 against the New York Jets, according to a source. Hurts was hurt in the fourth quarter of the Week 12 loss to the New York Giants and was limited in practice all week. Head coach Nick Sirianni said earlier in the week […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 13) - Survivor League Targets and Avoids

Before putting money on a game, check who the referees are. If Shawn Hochul is the head ref, I will not touch it anymore. What he and his crew did during the Raiders-Cowboys Thanksgiving bout was nothing short of egregious. 28 combined penalties for 276 yards including the final pass interference that put the Raiders […]

Ryan Kelly On COVID-19 List, Khari Willis Activated

The Indianapolis Colts placed center Ryan Kelly on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Saturday and also activated safety Khari Willis (calf) from Injured Reserve. Losing All-Pro Kelly in Week 13 against the Houston Texans is notable for Indy's offensive line. However, it may not matter all that much for running back Jonathan Taylor, the NFL's leading […]

Video: Week 13 Rankings - Top Fantasy Football Rankings for All Positions

Tune into Eric Samulski's top fantasy football rankings for Week 13 and the 2021 fantasy footballs season. He looks at his top running back rankings, wide receiver rankings, tight end rankings and quarterback rankings. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, […]

Taylor Heinicke - Week 13 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke has QB2 appeal in a matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 13. Heinicke is fresh off completing 27-of-35 passes against the Seahawks in a game where the Football Team dominated possession. It is unlikely that Heinicke will be able to see that type of passing volume once […]

Teddy Bridgewater - Week 13 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater showed his toughness last week when he returned from a lower right leg injury to help beat the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers in Week 12. However, it didn't lead to much in the box score or in fantasy, as he went 11-for-18 for 129 yards and one touchdown. Bridgewater was […]

Week 13 Red Zone Risers and Fallers

So I was thinking, why are the red zone risers and fallers so important, and then I came across this article from Sharp Football Analysis, and suddenly it all made sense. "In the past decade, 74.1% of all offensive touchdowns have come from the red zone." And if you come across defenses that are stingy […]

DraftKings NFL DFS Lineup Picks - Week 13: Break The Slate

Hi there, RotoBallers, and welcome back to Break The Slate! It's great to be back talking NFL DFS with you! In what's been a weird season of NFL DFS, Week 12 was yet another example, as in-game injuries to popular plays Christian McCaffrey and Miles Sanders, and underwhelming performances from the likes of Jalen Hurts […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 13 - Daily Fantasy Football

After an exciting Week 12, which featured three games on Thanksgiving, the season rolls on, beginning on Thursday with a showdown between the Cowboys and Saint in New Orleans. Unquestionably, there are some significant injuries to consider as we head toward kickoff on Sunday, beginning with DeAndre Hopkins and Kyler Murray, two players who have […]

Daniel Jones Not Expected To Go On Injured Reserve

The New York Giants are not expected to place quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) on short-term Injured Reserve as they figure out how to manage his neck strain. Jones will not play in Week 13 against the Miami Dolphins, but the Giants will keep him available week-to-week as of now. The 24-year-old hasn't been cleared for […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily Fantasy College Football (12/4/21)

We have finally reached Championship Saturday. DraftKings put every championship game on the main slate, so this will be the only article for the day. You can find the rescheduled Cal-USC game on the late slate with Pitt-Wake and Michigan-Iowa. Not a bad late slate if I do say so myself! Let's focus on the […]

DraftKings Plays Of The Week - Daily Fantasy Football Advice from a Milly Maker Winner

The day I took home $1.3 million on DraftKings was a dream come true. If you play DFS, you live for that moment! That Sunday, Week 3 of the 2021 NFL season, I felt like I had found the holy grail by winning the DraftKings Millionaire Maker tournament. It was surreal, exciting, and nerve-racking, but […]

Bold Predictions for Week 13

Bold predictions are always meant to be taken with a grain of salt, but ideally, they are not a bunch of takes thrown like you-know-what at a wall with the hope of sticking. These predictions come with backing to make them somewhat substantiated with the obvious caveat that it's playing into a range of outcomes […]

Fantasy Football Rookies to Watch in Week 13: Jaylen Waddle, Rondale Moore, and more

Every week, this column will spotlight the first-year players who are ripe for a breakout performance. Oftentimes, rookies can provide some of the most value as under-the-radar options. Week 12 saw many rookies step up and show out for their teams. Miami wide receiver Jaylen Waddle posted nine receptions for a career-high 137 yards, plus […]

Mike Glennon - Week 13 Outlook for Fantasy Football

New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon will draw the start for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins with starter Daniel Jones (neck) ruled out for Week 13. He will make his second appearance of the season after filling in for Jones in Week 5, who exited the game early with a concussion. In relief, the […]

Monday Night Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Bills vs Patriots

Week 12 was another week featuring mostly a disappointing Monday Night Football matchup from a fantasy perspective. Antonio Gibson was stellar (29 carries for 111 yards and seven receptions for 35 yards) and J.D. McKissic found the end zone twice before getting knocked out with an injury. Outside that (and a decent fantasy performance from […]

NFL DFS Value Plays: Week 13 Bargain Bin for DraftKings, FanDuel and Yahoo

Welcome to the Week 13 Sunday slates edition of RotoBaller's NFL DFS Bargain Bin, where the goal is to touch on some potentially mispriced players across the industry that find themselves in favorable match-ups and/or suddenly expanded roles. Before we go NFL DFS Bargain Bin hunting, a few particulars about format and content: The nature […]

Russell Wilson - Week 13 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has struggled since returning from his finger injury, and those struggles will likely continue in Week 13 against the San Francisco 49ers. The Seahawks offensive line ranks 31st in sacks allowed, and Wilson has been sacked at least twice in every game this season. Wilson put up nearly 20 points […]

Matthew Stafford - Week 13 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford showed some life last week, and he's poised for a big performance in Week 13 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Despite pouring numerous resources into the secondary over the past two seasons, the Jaguars still rank 32nd in DVOA against the pass. Meanwhile, the Rams are loaded with pass-catching weapons. […]

Russell Wilson Feeling The Best He Has Since Injury

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has really struggled since returning from surgery on the middle finger of his throwing hand. In his three games since getting activated from injured reserve, Wilson is completing 56% of his passes for 615 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. According to head coach Pete Carroll, Wilson is "really determined" […]

Top Trade Targets and Avoids for Week 13

Welcome fantasy friends and foes to the Top Trade Targets and Avoids for Week 13. Here's hoping that your league's trade deadline is still upon us and you have the luxury of improving your roster. Regardless of your record or place in the standings, fantasy managers need to continue to be aggressive in their relentless […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 13

Week 13 might be the unluckiest week for fantasy football general managers. Forget about the history of the number 13. Forget about the fact four more teams are on bye. Week 13 could be the unluckiest for fantasy footballers because it is one of the most crucial weeks in fantasy since the playoffs start in […]

Fantasy Football Offenses To Avoid Down The Stretch

Fantasy football is an easy game, right? Just start the right players and profit! If only it were that easy. With injuries mounting, fantasy managers are left scrambling to their bench or the waiver wire to find suitable replacements. However, don't have that player come from the wrong teams. In fantasy football, the state of […]

Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups - Top Adds for Fantasy Football

It's time for lucky Week 13 with the fantasy playoffs on the horizon. At this point, waiver wire adds should be made with the final stretch in mind. Insurance policies at running back are worth stashing and streamers at QB/TE/DST should be made based on the upcoming schedule. In this column, we always identify as […]

Michael Florio's Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 13: Josh Reynolds, Ameer Abdullah, Gerald Everett

Those of you still in the playoff hunt should rejoice that this is the longest season ever. Typically, this would be the final week of the regular season, but this year you get that extra week to secure your playoff spot. Of course, for front-runners trying to fend off those teams, you may be wanting […]

Week 13 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups

Week 13 of the fantasy football season is here, and it's arrived rather quickly. This week there are four teams on bye, including some heavy-hitters, and some major injuries that fantasy football managers have to deal with. The Week 13 waiver wire will prove to be an important one for many leagues, and we're here […]