Cordarrelle Patterson Faces Tough Matchup In Week 15

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson has become a risky flex option since returning from a knee injury. The veteran running back has averaged only 10 rushing attempts per game over the past five games. By comparison, Patterson averaged 16.3 rushing attempts per game over the first three games this season. More importantly, the former […]

Desmond Ridder Set To Make First Career Start

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder will make his first career start in Week 15 against the New Orleans Saints. The Falcons switched to the rookie during the bye week, as Marcus Mariota was placed on the injured reserve list with a knee injury. However, head coach Arthur Smith said he was going to make the […]

Week 15 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: Mark Andrews, Evan Engram, Gerald Everett, Chigoziem Okonkwo, Tyler Conklin

The tight end position is never going to be easy to figure out, but two key studs could be returning from Injured Reserve for Week 15 games. However, nothing is conclusive yet, so fantasy managers will have to continue to make tough start-or-sit decisions. Check out our updated Week 15 fantasy football tight end rankings, […]

NFL DFS Value Plays for Week 15 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to Week 15, Rotoballers! This season, the DFS Value Plays will look at the word "value" from all angles. Usually, it implies a player that won't cost you much of your salary on DraftKings or FanDuel. However, if I see a quarterback, running […]

Marcus Mariota To Have Surgery, Will Land On IR

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said that quarterback Marcus Mariota (knee) will have knee surgery and will land on Injured Reserve, ending his 2022 season. Rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder would have started the rest of the season, regardless. "I'm not a medical expert, I'm just telling you that it had nothing to do with […]

Fantasy Football Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 15 Including Dalvin Cook, Jerry Jeudy, George Kittle, Joe Mixon

If you're reading this, congratulations! I assume you have made it to your league's fantasy playoffs. Whether or not you placed high enough to secure a first-round bye, there are some player values you can capitalize on this week to strengthen your chances of advancing to the championship. I'll be highlighting two players to acquire […]

Week 15 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Zonovan Knight, D.J. Chark, Zay Jones, James Cook, Evan Engram

Welcome to Week 15 RotoBallers, and another round of waiver wire pickups! We have seen new injuries emerge for fantasy football, and players who may be breaking out. As you consider who to pickup for your rosters, as always we're here to help you sift through it. Each week our NFL team puts out a […]

Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups and Free Agent Adds – All Positions

The fantasy football playoffs will officially be underway this Thursday evening when the Seattle Seahawks play host to the San Franciso 49ers. Hopefully, our site here at RotoBaller has helped you make your way into your league's playoffs. If you're lucky enough to have secured a first-round bye, be sure to start checking out your […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 15

With 14 weeks and many of your regular seasons in the books, we now shift into playoff hyperdrive. Some of you might be limping into the playoffs, others might be getting reinforcements back at just the right time. Whatever the case may be, the waiver wire is your only ally at this point. Don't stop […]

NextGen Stats - Week 14: RB Breakdowns and Takeaways

You won't believe it, but you weren't dreaming: the fantasy football regular season is over (in most leagues and for our purposes at least), and it's time to gear up for that deep playoff run toward the championship. It's just three more weeks and fantasy contests for most GMs out there, so if you're still […]

Is Desmond Ridder A Good Fantasy Football Pickup for Week 15? Waiver Wire Outlook

The Atlanta Falcons have dropped four of their last five games and currently sit at 5-8, one game behind the NFC South-leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Marcus Mariota started every game for the Falcons heading into their Week 14 bye, but head coach Arthur Smith felt indifferent about the veteran's performance. Over their off week, the […]

IDP Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 15

“I’m interested in (insert player name). What do you want for him? Get back to me ASAP!” It's a common fantasy inquiry most of us receive every year, especially in the last weeks before the trade deadline. People identify players you have that they want, and they tell you to make an offer, asking you […]

Desmond Ridder (QB, ATL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Falcons didn’t have a game in Week 14, but they were still able to stay relevant in the news when they announced that rookie Desmond Ridder would be taking over the starting quarterback job for the remainder of the season. Ridder flashed accuracy […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15: Top Free Agent Adds For Zonovan Knight, Jerick McKinnon, James Cook, Chuba Hubbard

All fantasy managers are to be commended for rising to the unique challenges that have unfolded during this regular season. The weeks have advanced at a relentless pace and we have entered the postseason in the majority of leagues. Congratulations to those of you who have qualified for the fantasy playoffs, as you have successfully navigated […]

Top Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 15: Ryan Tannehill, Daniel Jones, Desmond Ridder

We did it. Not only does the end of Week 14 signify the end of bye weeks in the 2022 NFL season, but for many leagues, it signals the beginning of the fantasy playoffs. We had some strong quarterback performances in Week 14. Kirk Cousins paced passing, throwing for 425 yards in a losing effort […]

Week 15 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2022 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Bye weeks are over in the NFL, so the kicker position in fantasy football will be fairly straightforward. That said, there are some fantasy managers who haven't been relying on must-start studs, so the weekly streaming game and waiver wire still matters. Our Week 15 kicker rankings aim to help fantasy managers sort through all […]

Tyler Allgeier (RB, ATL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 39% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Arthur Smith’s propensity toward frequent deployment of Atlanta’s ground game has fueled the Falcons’ ranking of second overall in run play percentage (56.0%). It also has provided Tyler Allgeier with a weekly workload that is sufficient for you to include him among your […]

Chigoziem Okonkwo (TE, TEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 14% of Leagues ANALYSIS: As most fantasy managers already know, the TE position has been a wasteland in 2022. With big names like Kyle Pitts, Zach Ertz, Darren Waller, and Dallas Goedert on IR, if you don't have Travis Kelce or Mark Andrews on your roster, […]

Falcons Release Damien Williams

The Atlanta Falcons released veteran running back Damien Williams (ribs) on Monday, according to a source. Williams is said to be "100 percent healthy and well-rested." Williams had been on Injured Reserve with the Falcons and hasn't played since the season opener. The 30-year-old is still hoping to play this year, but it remains to […]

Desmond Ridder Officially Named The Starter

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith made it official on Monday that rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder will start moving forward, a decision that Smith called "performance-based." Marcus Mariota (knee) is also getting his knee checked out early in the week and is likely headed to Injured Reserve, which will end his season. It explains why […]

Marcus Mariota Could Go On Injured Reserve

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota could be heading to Injured Reserve as he's dealing with a knee injury. Mariota is not at the Falcons' facility on Monday and head coach Arthur Smith said he anticipates he'll go on Injured Reserve, but he is getting his knee looked at. During the bye week, rookie Desmond Ridder […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 15 Lightning Round Including Zonovan Knight, Jerick McKinnon, Evan Engram, D.J. Chark

Many are off into the playoffs as Week 15 approaches, so let's check in on early waiver targets. Week 14 saw key injuries strike several quarterbacks, as Russell Wilson, Kenny Pickett, and Tyler Huntley all left with concussions. Mike White injured his ribs, Deebo Samuel most likely has a high-ankle sprain, Dameon Pierce hurt his […]

Fantasy Football Start Em, Sit Em - Week 14 Matchups Analysis

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 14 matchups analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. Last week featured four games with 50-plus points scored, which is usually a recipe for fantasy success. Unfortunately, there were also some untimely injuries to big stars. There are a whopping six teams on bye this week, including […]

Week 14 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Tony Pollard, Travis Homer, Chris Moore, Najee Harris, Michael Gallup, Latavius Murray, Jerry Jeudy, George Pickens

Week 14 marks the last week of byes, so figuring out which players outside the "must-start" category are worth consideration is still very important as the fantasy football playoffs are near. Injuries are also never-ending obstacles to navigate, so there are still plenty of question marks for contending fantasy managers. We're here to help with […]

Week 14 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football: Kirk Cousins, Jared Goff, Deshaun Watson, Tyler Huntley, Brock Purdy

Week 14 is here! The final week of the fantasy football regular season has finally arrived, and it's the last chance for some fantasy teams to secure a playoff spot. The Colts, Saints, Falcons, Bears, Commanders, and Packers are on the bye this week as fantasy managers will be without key starters such as Justin Fields and Aaron […]

NFL Rookies to Watch for Fantasy Football Week 14 Including James Cook, Greg Dulcich, Brock Purdy, Isaiah Likely

Last week, quite a few rookies put forth excellent performances for fantasy managers. Christian Watson, a rookie wideout for the Packers, made three catches for 48 yards and a touchdown through the air while also adding a 46-yard touchdown on the ground. Not far behind Watson was the Jets' rookie WR Garrett Wilson, who totaled […]

Wide Receiver Breakouts for Fantasy Football: Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends for D.J. Moore, DeAndre Hopkins, Darius Slayton, Nico Collins

You are already aware that wide receivers will play a critical role in the success of your teams. The undeniable volatility that exists with the running back position has also presented an increasing rationale for prioritizing wide receivers when you build your rosters – both at the onset of your drafts and as you manage […]

Fantasy Football Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 14 Including Devin Singletary, Amari Cooper, Alvin Kamara, Drake London

We are almost through 75% of the 2022 NFL regular season, and the fantasy playoffs are just a week away in many leagues. If your Week 13 was ruined by injuries like mine was, it will be extremely important to stay proactive this week and make some savvy moves. For many of you, this will […]

Quarterback Starts/Sits for Week 14 - QB vs. Pass Rush Matchups for Lineup Decisions

Week 14 of the NFL season is here. We have a big slate ahead of us with some leagues possibly starting their playoffs or being just one week out. Every week that we've played up to this point has been building towards this moment, and every decision could make or break your entire year. This […]

Week 14 Half-PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: D'Andre Swift, Joe Mixon, Cam Akers, Davante Adams, Keenan Allen, Amari Cooper

Week 14 marks the last week of byes, so figuring out which players outside the "must-start" category are worth consideration is still very important as the fantasy football playoffs are near. Injuries are also never-ending obstacles to navigate so there are still plenty of question marks for contending fantasy managers. We're here to help with […]