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Tajae Sharpe (WR, ATL) - Fantasy Football Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues (PPR) ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: I feel like this should be Russell Gage but he was completely absent in Week 8 while Sharpe led the team in receiving with 58 yards on five receptions. For those who haven't heard, star wideout Calvin Ridley missed another game due to personal reasons […]
Thursday Night Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Jets vs Colts
There’s never a dull moment this football season. Let’s start with the good news from the rollercoaster of emotions in Week 8. We saw backup QBs blow expectations out of the water, as Mike White, Trevor Siemian, and Cooper Rush each led their teams to victories. The best part? White’s performance gives us hope that […]
Surprise Fantasy Football Studs, Duds - Real or Mirage?
In Week 8 we witnessed a few unfamiliar names register QB1 performances. Mike White finished as QB-2 in his first career start, Justin Fields seemed to have turned a corner to finish as QB-5 and Geno Smith took advantage of a great matchup against a bad Jaguars defense to finish as QB-8. Josh Allen, Jimmy […]
Defenses To Key More On Kyle Pitts?
Atlanta Falcons rookie tight end Kyle Pitts had just two catches on six targets for 13 yards in the Week 8 loss to the Carolina Panthers with wide receiver Calvin Ridley missing another game due to personal issues. Pitts said that his role didn't change in the offense, but the Panthers seemed to focus on […]
Younghoe Koo Misses Field Goal
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo went 2-for-3 in field goals and converted his only extra-point attempt in Sunday's loss to Carolina. Koo is normally reliable and this was his first miss on the season overall. The kicker has gone 12-for-13 in field goals and 13-for-13 in extra points. He should be considered a good fantasy […]
Kyle Pitts Musters 13 Yards
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts fell back down to earth in Week 8's loss to the Panthers, managing only two receptions for 13 yards on six targets. The TE posted a season-best 163 yards last week. Nevertheless, the youngster has proven he deserves a large role on this team and will be the top […]
Tajae Sharpe Records 58 Yards
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Tajae Sharpe finished with five receptions for a team-leading 58 yards on six targets in Sunday's loss to the Panthers. The receiver now has at least five targets and 53 yards in two of the past three games. The Falcons are now very thin at wideout with Calvin Ridley stepping away […]
Cordarrelle Patterson Records Receiving Touchdown
Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson finished with nine carries for 35 yards and five receptions for 37 yards on five targets in Sunday's loss to Carolina. Patterson has been effective in the rushing and receiving game this season, posting a high of 60 rushing yards and 82 receiving yards at different points in the […]
Mike Davis Rushes For 44 Yards In Week 8
Atlanta Falcons running back Mike Davis recorded nine carries for 44 yards and caught five passes for 22 yards on six targets in Sunday's loss to the Panthers. Davis has been overshadowed by the emergence of Cordarrelle Patterson and hasn't been that productive this season. Davis hasn't posted more than 53 rushing yards or 25 […]
Matt Ryan Throws Two Picks Against Panthers
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan finished Sunday's loss to Carolina by going 20-for-27 for 146 yards, one touchdown, and two picks. After throwing for over 300 yards the previous two games, Ryan fell flat in Week 8. Overall, the QB has posted generally modest numbers each week this season and isn't as explosive as he […]
Matt Ryan Suffers Hand Injury In Week 8 Loss
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan's hand was stepped on in his game against the Carolina Panthers. Despite the blood gushing from his hand, Ryan remained in the game. The veteran signal-caller may need stitches in the upcoming week, but he should be available for his Week 9 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Although Ryan […]
Calvin Ridley Stepping Away From Football
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley was inactive on Sunday for personal reasons, but he put out an announcement on Twitter on Sunday afternoon to say that he is going to "step away from football at this time." Ridley added he is going to "focus on [his] mental well-being." It's unclear how long Ridley will […]
Calvin Ridley Inactive For Week 8
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (personal) won't play on Sunday against Carolina. Although Ridley hasn't played the best, he has seen double-digit targets in all but one game this season, so this is still a tough blow for the fantasy managers who continue to eagerly anticipate a breakout performance. Nonetheless, the red-hot Kyle Pitts […]
Updated Week 8 Flex Rankings (Top 200)
Welcome to Week 8 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 8 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 […]
Cordarrelle Patterson Should See Plenty Of Work On Sunday
Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson is expected to see "starter's reps" in Week 8 versus Carolina. The 30-year-old logged nearly 40 snaps in Week 7 against the Miami Dolphins, and he should see a similar workload against the Panthers on Sunday. The veteran has been red-hot this season, logging six total trips to the […]
Updated Week 8 PPR Rankings (Top 400)
Welcome RotoBallers to Week 8 of the fantasy football season -- a week where there are two teams on bye, and most fantasy football managers are still recovering from last week's brutal lineup crunches. Below you will find our updated Week 8 PPR fantasy football rankings. Each week we are here to provide you with […]
Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 8 Matchups Analysis
Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 8 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 player […]
Wide Receiver Matchups to Target in Week 8
As usual, the wide receiver matchup article from last week had some solid recommendations along with a few letdowns. Davante Adams (WR-10) had a solid game against a struggling Washington defense, Marquise Brown (WR-11) scored on a long-touchdown against the Bengals, while both Corey Davis (WR-20) and Calvin Ridley (WR-26) came through with scores. Brandin Cooks (WR-54) caught five […]
Week 8 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2021 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings
Week 7 was a bit of a rough one, I'm not gonna lie to you. I got only six of the top-10 defenses right with Carolina completely falling on their faces against a Giants offense led by Dante Pettis, and both the Browns and Broncos defenses getting nothing going in a real stinker of a […]
Week 8 Kicker Streamers and Starts – 2021 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings
With all the byes across the league last week, fantasy managers should have been expecting some crazy outcomes. In that sense, it did not disappoint. When the Sunday games were done, the top-three kickers were Austin Seibert of the Detroit Lions, Graham Gano of the New York Giants, and Nick Folk of the New England […]
High-Upside Bench Stashes: Week 8
With the trade deadline looming, front offices across the league have already begun to make moves to their 53-man rosters, creating potential new opportunities for players buried on the depth chart. We've already seen Mark Ingram II return to New Orleans, while players like Marlon Mack and DeVante Parker are also rumored to be on […]
Updated Week 8 Wide Receiver Rankings
Welcome to Week 8 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 8 wide receiver rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Calvin Ridley Has Been Ruled Out Jerry Jeudy Activated From IR, Expected To Return Sunday Sterling Shepard, Kadarius Toney Questionable For Monday Kenny Golladay Ruled […]
Updated Week 8 Running Back Rankings
Welcome to Week 8 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 8 running back rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Saquon Barkley Ruled Out Tevin Coleman Out For Week 8 Chargers Hopeful Austin Ekeler Can Play Sunday Miles Sanders Lands On Injured Reserve Seahawks Unsure […]
Updated Week 8 Tight End Rankings
Welcome to Week 8 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 8 tight end rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Eric Ebron Out Against The Browns Rob Gronkowski Listed As Questionable For Sunday Robert Tonyan Officially Done For The Season These rankings are a consensus […]
Updated Week 8 Quarterback Rankings
Welcome to Week 8 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 8 quarterback rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Dak Prescott A Game-Time Decision, Unlikely To Play? Baker Mayfield Gains Clearance, Expected To Start Davis Mills, Not Tyrod Taylor, Starting Against Rams Patrick Mahomes Good […]
Fantasy Football Rookies to Watch in Week 8: Trevor Lawrence, Kenneth Gainwell, 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. Last week, several rookies had high-quality performances. Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase continued his rapid ascent into the league's upper echelon of wideouts by making eight receptions for […]
NFL DFS Bargain Bin: Week 8 Value Plays for DraftKings, FanDuel and Yahoo
Welcome to the Week 8 Sunday slates edition of RotoBaller's NFL DFS Bargain Bin, where the goal is to touch on some potentially mis-priced 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 of the beast […]
Free NFL Betting Picks - Week 8 Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (10/31/21)
Had some nice hits in Week 7 with Robert Woods topping his listed receiving yards total, followed by a snoozefest under in the Carolina/New York Giants game. I still love the Eagles moneyline play, but Miles Sanders getting hurt early put the nail in the coffin for that one. Onto a strong Week 8! 2021 […]
DraftKings NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 8: Break The Slate
Hi there, RotoBallers, and welcome back to Break The Slate! It is great to be back talking NFL DFS with you! We knew going into Week 7 that the Main Slate presented us with some unique challenges due to matchups, salary, and availability. Those challenges were evident in last week's highlighted plays - and my […]
Finding Tight End Breakouts - Champs, Chumps, and Contenders
There is nothing more annoying than when the results don't line up with the process. It is, without a doubt, the worst part about fantasy football – and the best, if we're being honest. If the process was always right, this game we love would be a lot less fun if we knew all the […]
