Week 10 Kicker Streamers and Starts – 2021 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 9... what an absolute cluster. The Buffalo Bills lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars, 9–6. The Broncos went and punched the Cowboys in the mouth and the Cowboys didn't even bother to put up a fight. It was quite the week so it only made sense that after a week of championing Greg Joseph and […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 10 Lightning Round

Week 9 brought all sorts of mayhem in the form of underperforming studs and some wild upsets. We are fortunate when it's "just" that compared to injury chaos, but remember that we're still playing a game where bad breaks can topple you through no fault of your own. Whether you scored a win or took […]

Rest of Season Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2021 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

You asked for it, so here it is: Rest of Season defense rankings. We've hit the point of the fantasy season where fantasy managers have a much better sense of where their team stands in regards to the playoffs. Some have all but locked in bids, while others pretty much know their season is over, […]

Kyle Pitts Totals 62 Yards In Victory Over Saints

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts saw the second-most targets on the team in a 27-25 win over the Saints in Week 9. Pitts corralled three passes for 62 yards, picking up a hefty chunk of them on a 39-yard reception. The talented rookie has now exceeded the 50-yard mark in five of eight contests […]

Tajae Sharpe Hauls In Just One Pass

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Tajae Sharpe caught just one pass for 12 yards in Sunday's 27-25 win over New Orleans. Sharpe was coming off producing 50-plus yards in two of his last three games- so it was disappointing to see him targeted just one time against a beatable Saints secondary. The 26-year-old is too up-and-down […]

Russell Gage Tallies Season-High Seven Receptions

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage produced a solid effort in Sunday's win over the Saints. Gage tallied a season-high seven receptions on eight targets, placing second on the team with 64 yards. The 25-year-old was a safety blanket over the middle of the field for quarterback Matt Ryan, as evidenced by his 9.1 yards […]

Olamide Zaccheaus Finds The End Zone Twice

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus tallied just three receptions but made them count in Sunday's 27-25 win over the Saints. Zaccheaus' first catch of the day was a three-yard score in the red zone, followed by a big, 49-yard catch later in the game. He capped off his day with a six-yard touchdown reception […]

Cordarrelle Patterson Excels As Receiver In Sunday's Win

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson struggled as a ball-carrier but found success in the passing game in Sunday's win over the Saints. Patterson averaged just 1.1 yards per carry but tallied a season-high 126 receiving yards on six catches. The dynamic halfback picked up a healthy chunk of yardage on one play late in […]

Mike Davis Stymied By Saints

Atlanta Falcons running back Mike Davis was held in check in a Week 9 win over the Saints. Davis had no room to run against a tough Saints' front, as he totaled just 13 rushing yards on nine attempts while hauling in one pass for five receiving yards. The 28-year-old halfback has been held to […]

Matt Ryan Throws For 343 Yards, Scores Three Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan completed 22 of 30 passes for 343 yards with two touchdowns through the air and one on the ground in a 27-25 win over the Saints. Ryan was aggressive downfield, as he had several completions go for 30 yards or more while averaging a season-high 11.4 yards per attempt against […]

DraftKings NFL DFS Lineup Picks - Week 9: Break The Slate

Hi there, RotoBallers, and welcome back to Break The Slate! It is great to be back talking NFL DFS with you! Good process, bad results. Unfortunately, it's a familiar pill to swallow for those of us that have been around NFL DFS for any notable length of time. The Week 8 slate proved to be […]

Updated Week 9 Quarterback Rankings

Welcome to Week 9 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 9 quarterback rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Tua Tagovailoa Ruled Out For Week 9 Kyler Murray Not Expected To Play Dak Prescott Expects To Play Sunday Sam Darnold Clears Concussion Protocol, Still Questionable […]

Updated Week 9 PPR Rankings (Top 400)

Welcome RotoBallers to Week 9 of the fantasy football season. This week there are four teams on bye, and some more big-time injuries that fantasy football managers have to deal with. Fear not, we are here to help. Below you will find our updated Week 9 PPR fantasy football rankings. As always, we're here to […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 9 Matchups Analysis

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 9 matchup analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. For those who are not familiar, each week I'll be analyzing every game from the Sunday slate, helping you optimize your fantasy lineups and take down your opponent. Be sure to check back regularly for any updates on […]

Week 9 Busts? Players Who Could Disappoint

It's time for Week 9 of the NFL season and the midway point of the fantasy season. After an uneventful trade deadline, this week has been rife with drama off the field with big names like Aaron Rodgers and Odell Beckham grabbing headlines. Let's turn our attention back to the gridiron and which players may […]

Updated Week 9 Wide Receiver Rankings

Welcome to Week 9 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 9 wide receiver rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: CeeDee Lamb Expected To Play Against Broncos Davante Adams Activated, Will Play This Week Michael Gallup Will Remain Sidelined For Sunday’s Game Julio Jones Will […]

Wide Receiver Matchups to Target in Week 9

As usual, the wide receiver matchup article from last week had some solid recommendations along with a few letdowns. D.J. Moore (WR-45) could not take advantage of a great matchup as Sam Darnold continued to struggle and while Marvin Jones (WR-57) had a great matchup, he let us down once again with just five catches […]

Week 9 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2021 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Well, Week 8 was a doozy! I got only five of the top-10 defenses correct (based on FantasyPros scoring) with the Rams and Bengals both finishing one point below the cut-off. However, that seems to be par for the course with Week 8 results. The top-three point scorers at quarterback were Jimmy Garoppolo, Justin Fields, […]

Week 9 Kicker Streamers and Starts – 2021 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Alright, people! If you're in a league with kickers, you need to be paying attention to kickers otherwise what are we even doing here? Greg Joseph is 59% rostered in ESPN leagues and just 32% in Yahoo! leagues. He's currently third in points per game among kickers with 10.6. Randy Bullock is fourth in points […]

Updated Week 9 Flex Rankings (Top 200)

Welcome to Week 9 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 9 Flex rankings for fantasy football. Choosing the right fantasy football Flex option will be an important factor for many teams in a tricky week filled with byes and injuries. Speaking of which, included below some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and […]

Updated Week 9 Running Back Rankings

Welcome to Week 9 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 9 running back rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Christian McCaffrey Activated From IR, Expected To Play Good Chance That David Montgomery Plays On Monday Jeff Wilson Jr. Activated From IR Damien Williams Sidelined […]

Updated Week 9 Tight End Rankings

Welcome to Week 9 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 9 tight end rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: George Kittle Activated, Will Play In Week 9 Noah Fant Not Expected To Play Against Cowboys Dallas Places Blake Jarwin On Injured Reserve Eric Ebron […]

Week 9 Fantasy Football Sleepers, Start 'Em and Value Plays: The King and Pocket Aces

In this episode of The King and Pockets Aces, RotoBaller's Scott "The King" Engel and Anthony "Pocket Aces" Aniano share their highly charged Fantasy insights. They look at the latest and upcoming NFL player moves, NFL player rankings and lineup strategy to best prepare you for each week of the 2021 fantasy football season. Scott […]

Fantasy Football 2021: Week 9 Red Zone Risers and Fallers

In the red zone, it is all about opportunities.  Getting the targets and the touches are important, but so is how  are defenses at keeping the players/teams out of the red zone. Let's see what the stats say on red zone risers and fallers Week 9.  Be sure to check all of our fantasy football […]

Fantasy Football Rookies to Watch in Week 9: Kadarius Toney, Justin Fields, 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. This Thursday, we already witnessed a rookie have a major breakthrough. First-year wideout Elijah Moore put up a solid stat line for the New York Jets, tallying […]

Free NFL Betting Picks - Week 9 Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (11/7/21)

If you're reading this, welcome my 200th article written here at RotoBaller! That's a pretty wild milestone for me, as this is now my fourth season writing. It might not seem like much, but consider me someone who always wanted to work in sports, then worked in sports and realized it wasn't "the life," and […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Week 8 Analysis

Your wide receivers remain essential components toward your primary goal of securing league championships. As the season unfolds, an expanding collection of tools are available that can provide you with an extensive level of knowledge regarding this critical position. Those results provide the foundation for this weekly statistical breakdown of the wide receiver position, which […]

Calvin Ridley Out For At Least Three Games

The Atlanta Falcons placed wide receiver Calvin Ridley on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list on Friday, which means that he'll be out for at least the next three games while dealing with personal issues. Ridley issued a statement last Sunday that he's stepping away from football indefinitely, so fantasy managers need to be prepared for Ridley […]

Quarterbacks - Rest of Season Rankings for Fantasy Football

In a typical year, quarterback rankings aren't too important once we approach the midpoint of the season. As you know, this year has been anything but typical and that especially applies to the football world. Just this past week, several quarterbacks have suffered serious injuries and some big-name players will need to be replaced. Fantasy […]

Finding Tight End Breakouts - Champs, Chumps, and Contenders

What a lame NFL Trade Deadline. Fantasy managers everywhere were likely hoping for an Evan Engram trade or maybe an Eric Ebron trade. Both would have had monster fantasy implications. Sadly, the NFL Trade Deadline is just about one of the biggest sporting events that always disappoints. With absolutely no movement anywhere, fantasy status quos […]