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Matt Schaub Could Be A QB2 Starter
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Schaub could make his first start of the season in Week 8 if starter Matt Ryan (ankle) is unable to go. Ryan, who has started 163 consecutive games, seems about 50/50 at this point. If Schaub ends up getting the nod, he could be a starter in two-quarterback leagues, as he'd […]
Justin Hardy Not Worthy Of Starting In Week 8
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Justin Hardy should receive more opportunities going forward now that Mohamed Sanu is no longer with the team. However, the Falcons have a lot of mouths to feed in their passing game and Hardy will at best be the fourth option this week behind Julio Jones, Calvin Ridley and Austin Hooper. […]
Brian Hill Is Not A Viable Starting Option In Week 8
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill figures to be the team's No. 2 running back in Week 8 as Ito Smith (concussion) has been ruled out. Hill received his first opportunities this year in Week 7 after Smith's injury and the ejection of No. 1 running back Devonta Freeman. Unfortunately, he didn't do too much […]
Austin Hooper Is A Must-Start Regardless Of QB
Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper has been absolutely fantastic for fantasy owners this year. He's caught 46 of his 55 targets for 526 yards and four touchdowns through seven games. This week, Hooper and the Falcons face the Seahawks. They might be without starting quarterback Matt Ryan (ankle), who is currently questionable while dealing […]
Calvin Ridley Is A WR2/WR3 Play In Week 8
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley received a boost in his value going forward when the team traded away Mohamed Sanu, who had been targeted just two fewer times than Ridley on the season. Now, Ridley is the team's clear No. 2 receiver. Starting quarterback Matt Ryan (ankle) is currently questionable for Week 8 and […]
Devonta Freeman Is An RB2 In Week 8
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman struggled mightily in Week 7 before being ejected in the third quarter. Freeman has had a difficult season as a whole, averaging just 3.5 yards per carry and tallying over 30 rushing yards just twice over seven games this year. However, he's been extremely involved in the passing game […]
Julio Jones Remains A WR1 In Week 8
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones hasn't found the end zone since Week 3 and there's a chance he'll be catching passes from backup quarterback Matt Schaub this week, but he's still a clear top-10 starter at the position. In Week 8, Jones and the Falcons face the Seahawks, who have been amongst the middle-of-the-pack […]
Ito Smith Ruled Out For Week 8
Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith (concussion) was ruled out for Week 8 early this week. He's yet to clear concussion protocol. Smith suffered the injury early in Week 7's game against the Rams and was carted off the field. With Smith out, No. 1 running back Devonta Freeman should see around 20 touches against […]
Matt Ryan Sits Out Wednesday's Practice
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (ankle) sat out Wednesday's practice while dealing with the high ankle sprain he suffered in Week 7. He is currently questionable for Week 8 against the Seahawks. Owners of Ryan need to keep an eye out for updates the next few days. Ryan has started a remarkable 163 consecutive games […]
Quarterback Start/Sit Advice - Week 8
Pierre Camus and Chris Mangano break down the quarterback position to help with tough fantasy football lineup decisions for Week 8 of the 2019 NFL season. They decide who to start or sit in order to give you the best advantage to win your weekly matchup. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube […]
The King's Week Eight Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)
Welcome back, RotoBallers! Below you will find my Week Eight fantasy football lineup rankings. The ranks are available in PPR, Half PPR and Standard formats. They will be updated as needed, so make sure to check back for the latest versions, especially on the weekends. Skill Position analysis versus the FantasyPros industry Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) […]
Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Kenny Stills, Brandin Cooks, David Montgomery
Whether due to their own play, the play of others, or injuries, players' stock increases and decreases on a weekly basis. Perhaps more than any other, the NFL is a league that experiences ups and downs at a rapid pace. With only 16 games, there’s little room for error and seemingly endless opportunities for improvement. […]
Warning Signs: Zach Ertz, David Johnson, Mitch Trubisky
Week 7 brought some new warnings our way. The Bears stink, or maybe just Mitch Trubisky. Todd Gurley still can’t get it going despite a dominant team performance. Finally, as has become a regular routine at this point, Will Fuller has another hamstring injury. So, what do we really need to pay attention to going […]
Week 7 Disaster Recovery: Evan Engram
Welcome to Disaster Recovery, where each week I'll examine why your studs played like duds. This isn't a place to find out why you should have sat a player for somebody else on your bench. Disaster Recovery is here to examine the guys who you didn't think twice about starting and to help you decide if you should […]
Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds
It's Chase Edmonds' world, we're just living in it. Wait, what? Hopefully you added him, as suggested in this column the past two weeks, because even if David Johnson is deemed healthy enough to actually play, it's likely Edmonds continues to see action. In QB news, by the halfway point of Thursday night, we already had […]
FAAB Bidding - Week 8 Waiver Wire Targets
Assisting our famous waiver wire pickups list, and our weekly waiver wire columns by position, this column focuses on suggested waiver wire bidding percentages for fantasy football owners in leagues using a Free Agent Acquisition Budget (FAAB). As a caveat, these prices do not by any means indicate how much these free agent players will […]
Matt Ryan Expected To Play This Week?
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn expects quarterback Matt Ryan (ankle) to play in Week 8 against the Seahawks. Ryan got in some practice on Wednesday, putting him on track to play this weekend after limping off in the fourth quarter of the team's Week 7 blowout loss to the Rams. Atlanta's offense went off […]
How To Properly Look At Quarterbacks - NFL NextGen Stats
Okay, folks, I'm about to bring you bad news. If you're reading this it is because you're trying to get an edge over your league mates to beat them this weekend. That means you're here to get informed on what to do and how to tackle your week's most pressing decisions. The bad news: these […]
Anthony Miller (WR, CHI) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Heading into the 2019 season, the Chicago Bears offense in general was one that many fantasy football owners were banking on a breakout from. Between Mitch Trubisky, Allen Robinson, second-year wide receiver Anthony Miller, and the running backs, it made sense. Unfortunately […]
Jaron Brown (WR, SEA) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: One of my favorite breakout candidates for the 2019 fantasy football season was Tyler Lockett of the Seattle Seahawks. After drafting DK Metcalf and losing Doug Baldwin to retirement, the WR2 role for the Seahwawks appeared to be up for grabs with […]
Cole Beasley (WR, BUF) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cole Beasley is someone that you can target in your deeper fantasy football leagues heading into Week 8. Beasley is currently the WR44 in PPR formats, after catching a touchdown last week against the Miami Dolphins. While he hasn’t seen a ton […]
Teddy Bridgewater (QB, NO) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Unfortunately for Saints fans, Drew Brees has missed the majority of the season so far with a thumb injury in Week 2 against the Chargers. Teddy Bridgewater has stepped up in a big way and the Saints are currently 6-1. While Brees is […]
Brandon Bolden (RB, NE) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After demolishing the New York Jets in Monday Night Football, it’s time to look at the next player on the New England Patriots to target on the waiver wire. The next one I’m looking at in the deepest of leagues would be […]
Noah Fant (TE, DEN) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Heading into the 2019 NFL season, there were two rookie tight ends that should’ve been on your radar. T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant. Both tight ends played together at Iowa and are extremely talented and athletic freaks. Tight ends don’t typically burst […]
We Must Overreact Immediately! Week 7 Outliers
Week 7 seemed extremely fluky for fantasy football purposes. Devonta Freeman was ejected, and players like Will Fuller, Adam Thielen and Kerryon Johnson were both forced from their games very early on which hurt a lot of fantasy owners. The Rams wide receivers were supposed to light the world on fire against a Falcons secondary that […]
The Cut List - Players on the Chopping Block (Week 8)
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 […]
Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers - Week 8
Tragedy struck a few top quarterbacks this week, as both Patrick Mahomes and Matt Ryan left games with injuries. We already know Mahomes will miss 3-6 weeks, while more will be revealed about Ryan's status later today. Either way, owners of these quarterbacks will need a backup plan in place, and this week the waiver […]
Benjamin Watson (TE, NE) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After being released by the Patriots, Benjamin Watson was recently signed after Matt LaCosse suffered a sprained MCL against the Giants. Watson made his debut against the Jets on Monday Night and saw five targets. He caught three of them for just […]
Brian Hill (RB, ATL) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Entering his third season in the NFL, running back Brian Hill might finally have his opportunity to see the field in the next week or so. Devonta Freeman left last week’s game against the Rams after getting ejected and Ito Smith left […]
Waiver Wire Express - Week 8 Lightning Round
The better part of seven weeks is in the fantasy football books, making those early trends very real -- for better or worse. One must still consider the matchups played thus far and those to come, but usage and volume are becoming reliable. Week 8 sees the Ravens and Cowboys hit their bye week. To […]
