Darren Sproles, Alshon Jeffery Ruled Out

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles (hamstring) and wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) have been ruled out for Week 2 against the Buccaneers. Jeffery was never expected to play this weekend and might be questionable for Week 3. In his absence, Nelson Agholor is a fine WR3 play against a leaky Tampa secondary. Sproles is […]

Peyton Barber Faces Tough Test Sunday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber will match up against a daunting Eagles front seven this coming Sunday. Tampa Bay enters this game looking to start their season undefeated after two games for the first time in over a decade and it could depend a lot on the run game. Barber blocked well in […]

Bench Your Bills? LeSean McCoy and Kelvin Benjamin Outlooks

Insane blowouts can be fun when you're not a fan of either team, but sometimes it reaches a point where you just feel bad. That's how it felt watching the Ravens obliterate the poor, poor Buffalo Bills 47-3. Beyond the real-life ramifications of things like "How on Earth did they start Nathan Peterman?" and "Josh […]

Austin Ekeler Could Have A Big Day In Week 2

Los Angeles Chargers alternate running back Austin Ekeler has made his living as a change of pace from starter Melvin Gordon, but he may get to play a more central role against Buffalo in Week 2. LA blew out the Bills last year, and Buffalo looked even worse in Week 1 of this season as […]

Jalen Richard Has Upside Despite Tough Matchup

Oakland Raiders third-string running back Jalen Richard is in a sneaky good spot this week versus the Broncos. Richard is coming off a nine reception game against the Rams, which could be his level of production again. The Broncos are elite vs the run but come in with the 22nd DVOA vs running backs in […]

Doug Martin Has Several Factors Against Him This Week

Oakland Raiders backup running back Doug Martin may see a very limited role in Sunday's game against the Broncos. Martin is the clear number two running back, who had a productive Week 1 versus the Rams, where he averaged five yards per carry. This week, he faces the Broncos who have the 1st DVOA against […]

Marshawn Lynch Set To Face Tough Run Defense

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch will be facing off against the Broncos on Sunday, who only allowed a total of 64 rushing yards last week. Lynch had one touchdown to open the season last week versus the Rams, but likely won't be able to repeat that this week. The Raiders also come in six-point […]

Todd Gurley Has Excellent Week 2 Matchup

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley has an incredible Week 2 matchup lined up against the Cardinals. Gurley finished with 108 rushing yards on 20 carries against the Raiders in Week 1. He did not score on the ground, but did catch a 19-yard pass from quarterback Jared Goff for his only score of […]

Joe Mixon Cools Off Against Baltimore

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon was unable to find the end zone in the win over the Ravens. The sophomore back dealt with a right knee injury that sidelined him for a brief period during the contest, but overall, he was still able to rack up 84 yards off of 21 carries. Unlike Week […]

Melvin Gordon Expected To See Lots Of Work

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon got off to a fast start for 2018, and it should continue rolling in Week 2. Gordon put up an outrageous 166 total yards from scrimmage against the Chiefs, and now he'll get the chance to face a Buffalo team that got demolished by the Ravens in Week […]

Jerick McKinnon Has Successful Surgery

San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon (knee) underwent ACL surgery on Tuesday and the tear was "pretty clean," according to a source. McKinnon is still out for the year, but this is a great sign that his recovery should go smoothly. He should be ready for the 2019 in plenty of time. McKinnon was […]

Devonta Freeman Not Expected To Play

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (knee) is not expected to play in Week 2 against the Panthers. Rookie Ito Smith is expected to back up Tevin Coleman as the main running back this Sunday. It's a tough blow for those that own Freeman so early in the season. Hopefully you were able to handcuff […]

Stop The Slander - Kareem Hunt is a Weekly Must-Start

Kareem Hunt was one of the main causes for frustration in fantasy football's first week. Don't panic and Stop The Slander! Despite running for less than 50 yards for the eighth time in an 18-game career, and no rush going for more than 15 yards, Hunt has all the characteristics of someone you can trust […]

Rookies Worth Your Attention in Week 2

In this column each week, we will look at rookies who have either performed well the previous few weeks or who have a favorable matchup in the upcoming week. These may be high-profile names or under-the-radar depth players; the only thing that matters is that they are first-year pros ready to make a name for […]

Buy or Sell? Week 2 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 […]

Leonard Fournette Not Spotted At Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) was not seen at practice on Friday morning, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Though there have been indications that Fournette is likely to suit up against New England on Sunday, his absence at practice should make fantasy owners uneasy about his status. Even if Fournette does […]

Warning Signals - RB / WR / TE

Every year, certain players are highly drafted in drafts by fantasy owners due to the belief that they will vastly outperform expectations throughout the season. Oftentimes, these players carry a significant amount of hype due to breakout potential, elite status, or lack of alternative options on their teams. However, with every player that does meet […]

Josh Sitton Out For Season

Miami Dolphins left guard Josh Sitton (shoulder) will be out for the remainder of the season with a torn rotator cuff. Sitton was a key component of the Dolphins offensive line that the Dolphins claimed was the best unit they have had in many years. Sitton's left guard position will likely be filled by second-year […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Football Picks (Week 2): NFL DFS Lineups

Once again there are tons of contests on both major DFS sites. Below are my DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Week 2. These DraftKings lineup recommendations are based on matchups, week 1 performances, overall upside/talent levels, opportunity, and other factors such as Vegas odds, home field advantage, and more. There are quite a few great value plays […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks (Week 2): Daily Fantasy Football Advice

RotoBallers, welcome to Week 2 of the daily fantasy football season. In this column, you will find my recommended FanDuel DFS Lineup Picks to target for Week 2 of the NFL season. The goal is to identify players to start on FanDuel this week based on various factors including the opponent, the player's opportunity, analysis of the game's […]

FanPicks NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 2

RotoBallers, welcome to the show. This year we're partnering with our friends from FanPicks. We'll be running all sorts of promos and fun DFS contests, including weekly freerolls, so stay tuned. In this column, you will find my recommended FanPicks DFS Lineup Picks to target for Week 2 of the NFL season. The goal is to identify […]

RotoRevolution- Wide Receiver Start/Sit (Week 2)

RotoBaller Senior Fantasy Analyst Kyle Richardson (@krich1532) and expert Jake Hubman (@fntsyheadliners) give their start/sit recommendations at the wide receiver position for Week 2 of the fantasy football 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) - every weekday […]

Alex Collins Thrives In Passing Game

Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins was held to just 35 yards rushing, although he hauled in three of four targets for an additional 55 yards in Thursday's 34-23 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Collins now has just 16 carries on the season, with nine coming against the Bengals. While there are different reasons -- […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire Podcast - Phillip Lind-Say It Ain't So

After Hours With RotoBaller Radio, featuring RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and esteemed co-host Anthony Aniano, is back (9/11/18) helping you find the best waiver wire pickups for Week 2 of fantasy football action. Let's win some leagues! This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel […]

Royce Freeman Is Still Relevant

Don't let all of the hype surrounding Denver Broncos rookie running back Phillip Lindsay cause a sudden case of amnesia when it comes to their other promising rookie and preseason darling Royce Freeman. There's no reason the two can't co-exist. Both saw 15 carries in Week 1 against Seattle and both turned those 15 carries into […]

David Johnson Limited In Thursday's Practice

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (back) logged in another limited practice session on Thursday. However, so far in the week it looks as if he will be fine to play this Sunday against the Rams. Johnson is a locked-in RB1 if healthy, making him a must-start option this weekend despite any injury concerns.

Phillip Lindsay a Solid Flex Option in Week 2

We're not one to overreact based on one game, but you didn't spend 25 percent (maybe more) of your FAAB on Denver Broncos rookie running back Phillip Lindsay to watch him ball out on your bench, did you? After leading all Broncos RBs in touches Sunday against the Seahawks, Lindsay draws a Raiders defense which […]

Hot Take NFL Podcast - Week 2 NFL Start/Sit With Chris Meaney

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni are joined by Xavier Warner to share their thoughts on Week 1 of the NFL season, and provide you with the best waiver wire advice for Week 2. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio […]

Joe Mixon Returns To Game

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (knee) left the game in the second half with a right knee injury but was able to return to the contest. Despite missing some time in this game, Mixon has rushed the ball 18 times for 77 yards, and he added a catch for another […]

Nyheim Hines' Role Could Be Reduced

Last week against the Cincinnati Bengals, Indianapolis Colts rookie Nyheim Hines was the most effective of the three running backs to receive snaps. While he doesn't add much in the way of running, he was an effective pass catcher out of the backfield. Veteran Marlon Mack (hamstring) is expected to return this week, which could […]