Calvin Ridley Unlikely To Repeat His Week 3 Performance

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley may never have a better day in his career than he had last week against the Saints. Following his breakout performance in Week 3, Ridley is likely to demand extra attention in the passing game. Ridley has now seen a combined 13 targets the last two weeks and has […]

Mohamed Sanu Looking To Build On Successful Week 3 Outing

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu will be hoping to build on his performance against the Saints in Week 3. Sanu had a season-high 36 yards receiving and both a touchdown reception and a two-point conversion. Sanu needs to do better than his 57.1% catch rate from Week 3 if he is to have a […]

Julio Jones Looking To Get In The End Zone Sunday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (calf) will be hoping to break his 2018 touchdown duck on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Jones did not participate in practice Wednesday, was upgraded to limited Thursday and was a full participant Friday. Jones has seen 15 targets combined in the last two games after seeing 19 in […]

Brian Hill Could See Touches Sunday

Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill could see time in the Falcons backfield against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Hill has yet to register a carry in his two games with the Falcons but that could change Sunday. Interestingly, Hill did log some touches with the Bengals in 2017, averaging 3.4 yards per attempt rushing […]

Ito Smith Questionable For Sunday

Atlanta Falcons running back is questionable to suit up on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals due to sore ribs. As recently as Thursday, Smith was wearing a no-contact jersey which is a bad sign for his availability on Sunday. With Devonta Freeman ruled out Smith was set to spend his third straight week as the […]

Tevin Coleman The Lead Back Again Sunday

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman will once again be the lead back against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. With Devonta Freeman (knee) ruled out Coleman becomes one of the safer bets in the league to receive at least 15 touches. Coleman had success in the lead back role against the Panthers but struggled last […]

Devonta Freeman Will Not Play This Week

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (knee) will not suit up against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Freeman returned to practice this week but he is not ready to return to games quite yet. The Falcons plan to test Freeman out further next week with a view to him returning in Week 5. The Falcons […]

Matt Ryan Could Find Himself In Another Shootout

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan could find himself in a shootout once again against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. The Atlanta Falcons defense is so beaten up that the offense is going to have to score a lot of points if they want to win games. With all of the weapons Ryan has in the […]

Wide Receiver Depth Chart Analysis: Week 4

We're back for the Week 4 wide receiver depth chart analysis. While this isn't the sexiest article out there, it's important. For example, Tyler Boyd was a great play last week, and his snap counts in comparison to John Ross indicated that could be the case. This week, some of the more interesting options based […]

Death of the Workhorse RB

In a time, not too long ago, defense was king of the NFL. Pulverizing hits weren't just legal, they were glamorized. The rules of the game itself were slightly slanted in favor of those on the defensive side of the ball, and in order to find success, teams were forced to wear down the opposition […]

Hot Take NFL Podcast - Week 4 NFL Start/Sit With Ben Heir

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni are joined by Ben Heir of The Fantasy Sports Gaming Network to share their thoughts on Week 3 of the NFL season, and provide you with the best start/sit advice for Week 4. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be […]

Fantasy Bomb - TE Start/Sit Advice (Week 4)

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) give their start/sit recommendations at the tight end position for Week 4 of the fantasy football season. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts! This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be […]

Sterling Shepard (WR, NYG) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 56% Of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard has developed into an excellent sidekick to the team's top-playmaker Odell Beckham. The third-year pro led the Giants with 731 receiving yards -- 315 of those yards coming after the catch -- despite playing in […]

Wide Receiver Target Variances - Week 3 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 […]

Ito Smith A Limited Practice Participant

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith (ribs) was limited in practice on Wednesday. Smith should be able to suit up this Sunday against the Bengals, and he should once again have a role behind Tevin Coleman with Devonta Freeman (knee) expected to miss another game. Smith didn't do anything on the ground last week but […]

Julio Jones Not Practicing Wednesday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (calf) was not seen at practice on Wednesday. Jones missed several practices last week as a precaution but still played in the Week 3 win over the Panthers. The veteran wideout will often be rested during the practice week, as he often battles through nagging injuries but still plays. […]

Fantasy Bomb - Risers and Fallers for Week 4

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 4 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, Takkarist McKinley To Return To Practice

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said defensive end Takkarist McKinley (groin) and running back Devonta Freeman (knee) will return to practice this week. "Definitely Takk is going to practice some today," Quinn told "The Morning Show with John and Hugh" on Wednesday morning. "Devonta and Derrick are definitely trending up, they'll be able to […]

Tape Don't Lie - Breaking Down Jordy Nelson's Week 3 Performance

For this week's "Tape Don't Lie," choosing a player to analyze was pretty difficult. There was a rookie wide receiver who caught three touchdowns, but there was also a veteran wide receiver who hauled in six catches for 173 yards and a touchdown, which seemed to come out of thin air after two sub-par games […]

Smashmouth: Offensive Lines Impacting Fantasy Football (Week 4)

It’s amazing, but we are nearly a quarter of the way through the fantasy season. At this point a savvy fantasy owner can tell if their team is looking like a winner or one that is heading for a dumpster fire. Some NFL teams are the same way, teams like the Raiders and Cardinals are […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 4

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. […]

FAAB Bidding - Week 4 NFL Waiver Wire Targets

As an addendum to our famous Waiver Wire pickups list, and our weekly waiver wire columns by position, in this column we also present 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 […]

Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions

We know nothing. When I say "we," I am referring collectively to all of us who follow the NFL and play fantasy football on a regular basis of course. We were certain the Vikings-Bills game would be a blowout... but not in Buffalo's favor. The Patriots weren't going to let former assistant coach Matt Patricia […]

Week 4 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

After three weeks we have all embraced the relentless efforts that are necessary in order to maximize our chances of winning league championships. Including the ongoing search for the latest information, the constant examination of our various roster options, and the instant adjustments to the continually changing landscape at the running back position. But unfortunately, […]

Week 4 Wide Receivers - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

Week 3 was a grueling reminder to fantasy footballer owners of how tough it can be to play this game. You spend all off-season studying up on your favorite players, you draft well and then you are hit with injury after injury, leaving your team depleted and unproductive. There were many talented players who sat […]

Week 4 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 3 is over, and it was full of upsets. With those upsets, came several surprising kicker performances. Players like Ryan Succop and Stephen Hauschka were among the week's top scorers. Fantasy football is unpredictable, and that is ever true for the ranks of kickers. Week 4 has some matchups that aren't so fantasy friendly […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 4 Lightning Round

The first month of football is usually quite the wild ride with newcomers and old friends forcing us to reassess our rosters. Week 3 was no stranger to injuries and some standout performances, so how can you keep up with it all? In the interest of getting you the most timely information, consider this our waiver […]

After Hours With RotoBaller Radio: Waiver Wire Week 4

RotoBaller fantasy football expert Anthony Aniano takes a look at the latest fantasy football news and notes, and discusses the waiver wire for fantasy football week 4. This RotoBaller Radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at RT Sports. In this podcast you will hear about: Calvin Ridley, Michael Williams Tyler Boyd, Austin […]

Rookies Worth Your Attention in Week 4

Each week, we will look at rookies who have either performed well the previous few weeks or who have a favorable matchup in the upcoming week. These may be high-profile names or under-the-radar depth players; the only thing that matters is that they are first-year pros ready to make a name for themselves. Ideally, some […]

Deeper Sleepers Heading Into Week 4

While it wasn't the prototypical "oh my god we're all gonna die" week for fantasy injuries, there were enough scares this week to make us hold our breath more than we would have liked. The big loss coming out of Week 3 was that of Jimmy Garoppolo tearing his ACL. An absolute brutal blow to […]