Austin Hooper Could Bounce Back Sunday

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper has a good chance for a bounce-back performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. The Steelers defense ranks second worse against opposing tight ends, surrendering nearly 17 fantasy points per game to them. Hooper has had two down weeks with just 42 receiving yards and no red-zone targets in […]

Julio Jones Could Be In For Tough Day Despite Good Matchup

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones could actually be in for a tough day Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, despite the good matchup this Steelers defense provides. Jones will likely draw the coverage of corner Joe Haden the majority of the time on Sunday. So far this season Haden has allowed just a reception percentage […]

Ito Smith's Role Unknown Sunday

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith has an unknown role at this stage for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Since Devonta Freeman has been out Smith has been averaging 8.33 touches per game. However, when Freeman was active in Week 1 Smith did not see a single touch. It is unlikely that Smith will […]

Tevin Coleman Could See Drop In Touches Sunday

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman could see a reduction in touches against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. With Devonta Freeman back in action the Falcons could split their touches three ways with Ito Smith also seeing touches. That would mean a decrease in touches for Coleman, who averages less than 10 rushes per game […]

Devonta Freeman Could Struggle In Week 5 Return

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman could be in line for a tough day upon his return to the Falcons lineup in Week 5 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers defense ranks fifth best against running backs in terms of fantasy points surrendered per game. In addition, it is likely that Freeman will be on […]

Matt Ryan In Line For Another Big Day

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan could be in line for another big day against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. The Steelers currently rank second in fantasy points surrendered against opposing quarterbacks, giving up close to 29 points per game against them. However, Ryan has an average quarterback rating eight points lower when playing outdoors than […]

Devonta Freeman, Julio Jones, Tevin Coleman Fine

Atlanta Falcons running backs Devonta Freeman (knee) and Tevin Coleman (shin) and wide receivers Julio Jones (ankle, hand) and Mohamed Sanu (hip) have all been taken off the injury report and will play in Week 5 against the Steelers. Coleman, Freeman and Sanu all practiced in full on Friday, while Jones was limited. Linebacker Vic […]

Wide Receiver Target Variances - Week 4 Report

Your wide receivers remain essential components toward accomplishing your unwavering goal of securing a league championship. As the season unfolds, it is crucial for you to utilize the tools that you have available, in order to maintain an extensive level of knowledge regarding the number of opportunities that are being provided to your wide receivers […]

Stop the Slander on Julio Jones Once and For All!

Once again, the Atlanta Falcons have found its way near the top of 2018's best offenses. Much to the chagrin of fantasy football owners worldwide, Julio Jones seems to have an aversion to touchdowns. Stop the Slander! Julio Jones is one of the best receivers in the game and will finish as such. After last […]

RotoRevolution - Wide Receiver Start/Sit (Week 5)

RotoBaller Senior Fantasy Analyst Kyle Richardson (@krich1532) and RotoBaller expert Jake Hubman (@fntsyheadliners) give their start/sit recommendations at the wide receiver position for Week 5 of the fantasy football season. This YouTube show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every […]

Devonta Freeman, Tevin Coleman, Mohamed Sanu Practice In Full

Atlanta Falcons running backs Devonta Freeman (knee) and Tevin Coleman (shin) and wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (hip) all practiced in full on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. All three will play in Week 5 in what could be a shootout against the Steelers. Freeman will return from a three-game absence and should be a […]

Julio Jones Returns To Practice Thursday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (ankle, hand) returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. Jones will usually sit out on Wednesdays regardless, so this is nothing new. He will play in a great matchup against the Steelers in Week 5, where he will be a high-end WR1. We wouldn't be surprised […]

Devonta Freeman Will Play Against Steelers

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn confirmed that running back Devonta Freeman (knee) will play in Week 5 against the Steelers. Freeman has missed three games with a knee contusion, but he will start and should see most of the work in the backfield on Sunday in what could be a high-scoring game. Pencil him […]

Devonta Freeman Feels Great

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (knee) said he's comfortable to return in Week 5 against the Steelers after missing the last three games with a right knee contusion. Head coach Dan Quinn expects Freeman to be a full participant in practice all week, although Freeman was limited on Wednesday. "I'm in-tune with my body […]

Selling False RB2s - Why It's OK To Bail Out Now

We seem to end up doing this same song and dance every year with running backs. Whether it's someone like a Bilal Powell or Tarik Cohen popping early only to fizzle out, or general disappointments like Jay Ajayi and Adrian Peterson circa 2017, it usually takes a bit of digging to figure out. Here we'll […]

The Real Corey Davis Has Arrived

The fifth overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, Corey Davis has shown us just a small dosage of what he is capable of during his time in the league. His production thus far since being drafted had not been anything to get excited about, especially considering the price the Tennessee Titans paid to get […]

Fantasy Football Q&A Mailbag - Week 5

Week 4 of the 2018 NFL Season is in the books, and here is a quick fantasy recap to keep you up to date. Mitchell Trubisky! Six touchdown passes, 43.5 fantasy points, who saw that coming? Meanwhile, Drew Brees, Matthew Stafford, Philip Rivers, Tom Brady, Carson Wentz, Aaron Rodgers, and Ben Roethlisberger all finished outside […]

Hot Take NFL Podcast - Week 5 Risers/Fallers With Chris Welsh

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni share their thoughts on Week 4 of the NFL season, and provide you with the best waiver wire advice for Week 5 of fantasy football action. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel […]

Julio Jones Sits Out Wednesday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (ankle, hand) did not practice on Wednesday. The veteran Jones hardly ever practices on Wednesdays, so don't be alarmed. Jones has now gone over 100 yards in two of four games and posted 96 yards in Week 3, so it's made up for the fact that he has yet […]

Devonta Freeman, Tevin Coleman, Mohamed Sanu Limited

Atlanta Falcons running backs Devonta Freeman (knee) and Tevin Coleman (shin) and wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (hip) were limited in practice on Wednesday. Freeman is set to make his return after injuring himself in the season opener. In a favorable matchup against the Steelers, he should be penciled in as an RB2, even if he's […]

Fantasy Bomb - Risers and Fallers for Week 5

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) discuss which players could see their fantasy value rise or fall most heading into Week 5 of the 2018 NFL season. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) […]

Devonta Freeman Expected To Return This Week

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said that running back Devonta Freeman (knee) is back at practice this week and is expected to return in Week 5 against the Steelers. Freeman has missed the last three games after suffering a knee injury late in the season opener against the Falcons. Freeman could have his snaps […]

Grady Jarrett To Miss Week 5

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said on 92.9 The Game on Wednesday that defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (ankle) will miss the Week 5 game against the Steelers after spraining his ankle in Week 4. Quinn said it's a "week-to-week" situation for Jarrett. The Falcons signed free-agent defensive tackle Michael Bennett on Tuesday to help […]

Smashmouth: Offensive Lines Impacting Fantasy Football (Week 5)

Over a quarter of the way through the fantasy season and teams are starting to come into shape. You will know if your team is ready to contend or if you need some other pieces to get back into the win column. It’s time for fantasy owners to make moves to acquire players they believe […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 5

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. […]

The Tape Tells All - Breaking Down Keke Coutee's Week 4 Performance

Welcome back to the column formerly known as "Tape Don't Lie" but now not called that because it turns out that name was already being used elsewhere. Oops! Today, let's talk about Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Keke Coutee, who finally made his long-awaited debut on Sunday after missing the first few weeks of the […]

Deeper Sleepers Heading Into Week 5

Josh Bellamy. Logan Paulsen. John Ross. Those are just three of the random players who scored early touchdowns during Sunday afternoon's Week 4 slate. You won't find those names on the list of deeper sleepers below, but I just want you read them over a few times before we proceed. No one in their right mind […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions

Life is easy if you have Todd Gurley or Alvin Kamara. Sadly, statistics say that only 8.3% of all fantasy owners in a typical 12-team league will own one of these players. That number drops further the more teams in your league. Lucky for you, we're here to help. The running back scene can be […]

Week 5 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 4 saw several high scoring games for offenses around the league. When offenses score more points, kickers get more swings of the leg, which means they are scoring us more points. While some of the usual suspects were at the top of the charts, we some saw new faces like Matt McCrane and Ka'imi […]

Week 5 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

As we enter Week 5, some of you are contending with massive disappointment regarding the production of running backs that you selected early in your draft process. This includes anyone who owns Leonard Fournette, Dalvin Cook, Devonta Freeman, Joe Mixon, Kenyan Drake, Jay Ajayi, Derrick Henry, Dion Lewis, and LeSean McCoy, as this cluster of backs […]