Justin Hardy Not Worth Rostering Or Starting For Week 10

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Justin Hardy appears to be the team's clear No. 4 receiver for now, behind Julio Jones, Calvin Ridley and Russell Gage. After the trade of Mohamed Sanu, there was some speculation that Hardy could step up as the No. 3 receiver for the team, but instead it was Gage who stepped […]

Russell Gage A Worst-Case Dart Throw WR3 In Deep PPR Leagues

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage was surprisingly effective in the team's first game without Mohamed Sanu in Week 8. Prior to Week 8, Gage hadn't logged more than 16 snaps in a game all year and had only eight targets over seven games. However, against the Seahawks in Week 8, Gage was the team's […]

Keep Riding Austin Hooper In Week 10

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper has caught six or more passes in all but two games this year and has scored touchdowns in three straight games. This week, the team should have quarterback Matt Ryan (ankle) back under center, which gives Hooper a boost. Unfortunately, they'll be facing a tough Saints Defense in New […]

Brian Hill Is Not Worth Starting Or Rostering For Week 10

Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill has established himself as the No. 3 running back in Atlanta and he could be the team's No. 2 back for the second straight week if Ito Smith (neck) is out for his second straight game. If Smith misses the game, Hill might end up seeing five or more […]

Ito Smith Not Worth Starting In Week 10 If He Suits Up

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith (neck) made it through concussion protocol after missing Week 8, but is now dealing with a neck injury, making him questionable for Week 10. Even if he suits up, the Falcons have a tough Week 10 matchup against the Saints and it's hard to trust Smith, the clear No. […]

The King's Week 10 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

Welcome back, RotoBallers!  Below you will find my Week 10 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) […]

Devonta Freeman A Low-End RB2 For Week 10

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman faces one of the league's top run defenses in Week 10, which isn't good news considering Freeman has struggled mightily running the ball this year. Freeman has averaged 3.4 yards per carry on the season and has only topped 40 rushing yards twice in eight games. The Saints allow […]

Calvin Ridley Is A Low-End WR2 In Week 10

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has earned six or more targets in five straight games and should be able to keep that streak alive in Week 10 against the Saints. The Falcons should have starting quarterback Matt Ryan (ankle) back in action, which most definitely gives Ridley a boost. Ridley is the team's clear […]

Start Julio Jones With Confidence In Week 10

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones hasn't found the end zone since Week 3, but he's turned in three straight strong outings nonetheless. Over his past three games, he's totaled 24 receptions for 353 yards. This week, the Falcons face a tough matchup against the Saints and quarterback Matt Ryan (ankle) appears likely to make […]

Matt Ryan Is A Worthy QB1 In Week 10

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (ankle) has been limited in practice this week but appears to be trending towards starting in Week 10 against the Saints. It's a tough matchup and the injury for Ryan is certainly a bit of a concern, but his track record this year is too strong to shy away from. […]

Ito Smith Remains Sidelined

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith (neck) remains out of practice on Wednesday. Smith hasn't played since getting stuffed on a pancake block against the Rams on Oct. 20, and it looks like he won't play coming off the bye in Week 10 against the Saints. He remains little more than a fantasy handcuff for […]

Matt Ryan To Be Limited Wednesday

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said that quarterback Matt Ryan (ankle) will be limited in practice on Wednesday. Ryan sat out in Week 8 but had the Week 9 bye to heal up. He should be ready to return to the starting lineup, where he'll be a midrange QB1 against New Orleans this weekend. […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 10

The regular season continues to advance at a relentless pace as we have now entered planning for Week 10. Some of you are benefitting from favorable production from your running backs, which has allowed you to focus on other areas of your rosters. But many of you have been contending with unwanted developments at this […]

Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 10

We're heading into the 10th week of NFL action and also into what's going to the most difficult week of the year for many fantasy owners, as we have six teams on a bye in Week 10, the most bye weeks of any week this year. If you're starting players like DeAndre Hopkins, D.J. Chark, […]

Week 9 Surprises? We Must Overreact

In Week 9 several high-end players had exploitable matchups and came through in a big way. Mike Evans, Tyler Lockett, and D.K. Metcalf were all expected to have big games, and all three finished in the top three in PPR scoring. At running back, David Montgomery scored two touchdowns as he continues to emerge as […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 10 Lightning Round

We're onto double digits, as Week 10 approaches and with it, a whopping six teams hitting their bye. The Broncos, Eagles, Jaguars, Patriots, Redskins and Texans are kicking their feet up, meaning nearly all of you will need some replacement parts. To help you craft the best plan possible, here is the waiver wire lightning […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Feelings about Russell Gage after his first notable performance of the year were mixed, and the fact that that performance came in Week 8 and his ownership is still at zero is a good sign of that, as people didn't deem him […]

Week 9 Start/Sit: Monday Night Football Matchups Analysis

Finally a good matchup on Monday night! The Giants may not be "good" but they at least have fantasy-relevant players. The Cowboys, as well as being the better team, also have more fantasy potential. Both of these teams have running backs who are among the best in the NFL. And both have quarterbacks who can […]

The King's Key Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights for Week 9

Welcome to Week 9, 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 off my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller's NFL Premium Pass. Enter promo code KING at checkout for a […]

Week 9 Fantasy Busts? Players To Consider Avoiding

In most fantasy leagues, there are just five weeks left before the playoffs begin. Time is running out. Let's take a look at the top fantasy scorers (standard scoring) at each position thus far... Deshaun Watson leads all QBs with 229.8 fantasy points at 28.7 points per game. Do-it-all back Christian McCaffrey is the highest-scoring […]

Week 9 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2019 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Whereas last week was troublesome because there were so many usable DSTs, this week I did a lot of juggling because many of the typical top options have horrendous matchups. Below are RotoBaller's Week 9 defense tiers and rankings, or which defenses to stream, start and target off the waiver wire for Week 9 of […]

Fleaflicker's Most Added and Dropped: Week 9

Sometimes two statements can be both totally contradictory and totally true. Technically the Miami Dolphins are trying their hardest to win every game. Also technically, when you let Ryan Fitzpatrick throw the ball 34 times, you aren't really trying to win that game. And sometimes a professional football game can technically be played by non-professional football […]

Inside the Tent - Week 9 NFL Injury Insight

At RotoBaller, we can't stress enough the importance of keeping up with injuries and playing your best lineup week after week. Players are going to get injured, that's an unavoidable fact. What's avoidable though is making the wrong roster decisions based on the injuries surrounding your fantasy squad. If you want to dominate your leagues […]

Week 9 DFS GPP Stacks For FanDuel And DraftKings

Hey there RotoBallers! Week 8 saw the dramatic return of Drew Brees following his early-season thumb surgery. The Saints just kept rolling, posting 31 points on the leaky Arizona defense. The Eagles and Lions also each hung 31 points on their opponents while the Tevin Coleman-led 49ers went crazy on Carolina with 51 points. The […]

The King's Week 9 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

Welcome back, RotoBallers!  Below you will find my Week Nine 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 Booms, Busts - Derek Carr, DeVante Parker, Ryan Tannehill

The NFL trade deadline was a yawn. Let’s hope the rest of your fantasy football season isn’t. Fantasy footballers have to contend with another four-team bye week that takes all of the Los Angeles Rams, New Orleans Saints, Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons out of play. But even with a slightly smaller player pool to […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Week 8 Analysis

Wide receivers are essential components toward your ultimate 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. Those results provide the foundation for this weekly statistical breakdown of the wide receiver position, which is designed to help you fulfill […]

Buys and Sells - The King's Trade Targets for Week 9

Many fantasy football trades get rejected or talks break off because the team making offers does not think things through. The owner sending the offer usually thinks about only what they want and need and how little they may be able to part with. Such offers usually consist of one owner simply deciding on the […]

Warning Signs: Le'Veon Bell, Courtland Sutton, George Kittle

What have we learned this season in fantasy football? Well. Quite a bit. With the Browns, we have learned that elite parts do not make a great machine. When it comes to the 49ers, we have learned the only way to use a run game to bleed games is when you have the defense to […]

Falcons Considered Trading Devonta Freeman

The Atlanta Falcons discussed running back Devonta Freeman with the Detroit Lions before the trade deadline this past week. The Lions inquired about Freeman and the sides talked at length, but ultimately Atlanta decided they didn't want to trade him. It's been a tough year for Freeman and the Falcons, and negative game script hasn't […]