Brian Hill Not A Viable Starting Option In Week 13

Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill appears to be slated to return to a reserve role this week. Devonta Freeman (foot) returned to practice without limitations and figures to regain the No. 1 running back workload against the Saints on Thanksgiving. Hill was extremely ineffective in Freeman's absence, gaining just 44 yards on 24 carries […]

Devonta Freeman A Flex Play In Week 13

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (foot) returned to practice without limitations on Tuesday and should be good to go for Week 13 against the Saints. Freeman has had a rough year running the ball, but his struggles gained some promising context when the team's running game plummeted even further with him out. Brian Hill […]

Julio Jones Sits Out Tuesday Practice, Could Miss Week 13

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (shoulder) was injured during the team's Week 12 game against the Buccaneers. He returned to the game, but he's clearly still nursing the injury as he's yet to practice this week. The Falcons are on a short week of rest with a game against the Saints on Thanksgiving. Jones […]

Matt Ryan A Low-End QB1 In Week 13

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan had a rough game in Week 12 against the Buccaneers. He was sacked six times in the game, had a season-low completion percentage of 50% and failed to score a touchdown. This week, Ryan faces the Saints, who he played just three weeks ago. In his last matchup against the […]

Thanksgiving Thursday Matchups Analysis - Week 13 Starts/Sits

Happy Thanksgiving to all! Deshaun Watson and his motley crew of pass catchers helped to propel the Texans to an AFC South-leading 7-6 record after pulling out a victory over the Indianapolis Colts last Thursday. DeAndre Hopkins and Will Fuller combined for over 200 receiving yards and two scores in the win. On the other […]

NFL DFS Prop Picks for Thanksgiving Day (11/28/19) - Monkey Knife Fight

Thanksgiving Day means many things but, for our purposes, it means a day full of football and opportunities to play props on Monkey Knife Fight. It starts with the 5-6 Chicago Bears at the 3-7-1 Detroit Lions. The Lions also happen to be down to their third-string quarterback so this may not be the picture […]

Deeper League Free Agent Pickups for Week 13

The final regular season game has arrived for all reasonable fantasy football leagues. If you've already locked up a playoff spot, congratulations! If you're still fighting for a spot, please don't neglect your waiver wire this week. In do-or-die scenarios you need to obtain any extra edge you can, even if that's just a slightly […]

Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers - Week 13

With Week 12 mostly in the books, bye weeks are finally behind us, and the need for quarterback fill-ins should taper off significantly. That means less competition on waivers for those of us who prefer to stream quarterbacks, which is great news because we've got some exciting options this week that should be easy to […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 13

We have now arrived at Week 13, which places us at the threshold of the fantasy playoffs. The unwanted process of bye weeks has been eviscerated until next season. However, if you own Ezekiel Elliott, Alvin Kamara, Latavius Murray, David Montgomery, Tarik Cohen, Devin Singletary, or Bo Scarbrough, here is a reminder that they will be performing […]

Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 13

Week 13 is upon us, and for many of us that means the last chance to make it into the playoffs is upon us. For others who play in leagues with multi-week playoff matchups, the postseason is here. Whatever situation you're in, it's an important time for fantasy owners. The importance of the waiver wire […]

Russell Gage (WR, ATL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: I’d be ecstatic to have Russell Gage on my team going forward, and I’d be pretty excited at the chance of adding him to it through waivers at this point. Gage is only owned in 4% of the leagues but he is clearly […]

Week 12 Surprises? We Must Overreact Immediately!

In Week 12, several high-end quarterbacks had terrible games due to rainy and/or windy conditions. It was both windy and rainy in the Boston area on Sunday which contributed to both Tom Brady and Dak Prescott finishing with less than 12 fantasy points. There were stiff winds in Philadelphia and as a result, Russell Wilson came […]

The Cut List - Players on the Chopping Block (Week 13)

This is your weekly list of players to drop. I will do my best to limit this list to injured players and players you might consider holding. If you roster pure handcuffs or backups, obviously you can let them go at any time. The players on this list will, ideally, be guys that aren't clearly […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 13 Lightning Round

Week 13 approaches, which signifies the final "regular season" game for most of your leagues and no more bye weeks. Those lining up for a first-round bye should start eyeing Week 15 matchups, but don't forget to seal the deal. To help you look towards those precious playoff weeks, here is the waiver wire lightning […]

Falcons Defense Pummeled By Buccaneers

The Falcons Defense had been rolling for two straight weeks following their bye in Week 9. However, this week, they fell back to earth in a big way. The Buccaneers lit them up for 35 points with 313 passing yards and 133 rushing yards. Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston threw two interceptions in the game, but […]

Younghoe Koo Perfect 3-For-3 On Field Goals In Week 12

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo stayed hot in Week 12, converting all three of his field goal attempts and his only extra-point attempt. He is now 10-for-11 on field goal attempts through three games as a Falcon. Koo is very much a solid starting option at kicker going forward. He'll look to keep the good […]

Jaeden Graham Reels In 53-Yard Catch In Week 12

Atlanta Falcons tight end Jaeden Graham had just one reception in Week 12, but luckily it was the team's biggest offensive play of the day. Graham had a 53-yard reception that nearly equalled the 55 receiving yards he had all year coming into the game. With Austin Hooper (knee) out, Graham has seen a slight […]

Julio Jones Catches Five Passes For 68 Yards In Week 12

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (shoulder) briefly left the game in Week 12 with a shoulder injury, but returned, despite the team trailing by a wide margin. Jones didn't have one of his best games in Week 12, finishing third on the team in both receiving yards and targets behind Calvin Ridley and Russell […]

Russell Gage Records Eight Catches In Week 12

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage had a career-best day in Week 12 against the Buccaneers. He caught eight of his ten targets for 76 yards in the game. All three of those stats were season-highs for Gage and his eight catches led the team in Week 12. Gage has at least four receptions in […]

Calvin Ridley Totals 100 Yards With A Touchdown In Week 12

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley was one of the team's lone bright spots in a 35-22 Week 12 loss to the Buccaneers. Ridley was targeted a team-high 14 times in the game and came down with eight receptions for 85 yards and a touchdown. He also had a 15-yard carry in the game to […]

Brian Hill Completely Stuffed In Week 12

Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill struggled for the second straight game in Week 12. He carried the ball nine times and managed to gain just 14 yards. He caught three passes in the game, which is nice for PPR formats, but gained only 13 yards on the three catches. This performance comes a week […]

Qadree Ollison Scores In Second Straight Game

Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Qadree Ollison found his way into the end zone for the second straight game in Week 12. Ollison carried the ball eight times for 20 yards and a score while adding a seven-yard reception. It was a heavier workload for him this week after he saw just four carries and […]

Matt Ryan Struggles, Fails To Score In Week 12

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan had a rough game in Week 12, despite a favorable matchup against the Buccaneers at home. Ryan completed 23-of-46 passes on the day for 271 yards. He failed to score a touchdown in the game. He threw an interception, lost a fumble and he was sacked a total of six […]

NFL DFS Cash Game Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings (Week 12)

Week 12 brings us another 11-game Sunday slate to preview. It is a bittersweet week with four decent offenses on their bye in the Minnesota Vikings, Arizona Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs, and Los Angeles Chargers. However, we still have plenty of interesting options to choose from. As always we have a mixed week when it […]

NFL DFS GPP Stacks for FanDuel, DraftKings (Week 12)

Hey there RotoBallers! Week 11 saw exciting shootouts between the Cowboys-Lions and Cardinals-49ers. The Ravens continue to roll on offense, posting 41 points in a win over Houston. The Jets surprised many with a 34-point performance while the Saints matched them with 34 points of their own in a less-surprising outcome. This marks the final […]

Updated Week 12 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 12 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 12 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Alshon Jeffery (ankle) is now officially out for this week. Jordan Howard (shoulder) is out against the Seahawks. Brandin Cooks (concussion) has been cleared but still may not play on […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 12

Welcome to our Week 12 matchup analysis and start/sit column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every single contest from the Sunday slate in one convenient location, helping you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. Be sure to check back regularly because this article will be updated as news comes in regarding injuries and other […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights for Week 12

Welcome to Week 12, RotoBallers! Below you will find some of my spotlight plays and tough lineup decisions for the upcoming week of the fantasy football season. These player selections are based on my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller's NFL Premium Pass. Enter promo code KING at checkout for a […]

Wide Receiver Matchups To Target in Week 12

In Week 11, several of the wide receivers recommended in last week's column came through with solid performances. On the high-end, Michael Thomas came through as the No. 5 receiver on the week, while Mike Evans and Chris Godwin both came up rather small against a Saints Defense that was without Marshon Lattimore. John Brown […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 12 - Daily Fantasy Football

Week 12 is here (already), and FanDuel has 11 games available on the "main slate." With the temperature dropping and the weather getting nasty in cold-weather cities, favorable conditions are a factor more than ever. Tampa Bay at Atlanta leads the slate from a Vegas perspective with a projected overall score of 54 points. With […]