DraftKings Daily Fantasy Football Picks (Week 2): NFL DFS Lineups

Once again there are tons of contests on both major DFS sites. Below are my DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Week 2. These DraftKings lineup recommendations are based on matchups, week 1 performances, overall upside/talent levels, opportunity, and other factors such as Vegas odds, home field advantage, and more. There are quite a few great value plays […]

Hot Take NFL Podcast - Week 2 NFL Start/Sit With Chris Meaney

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni are joined by Xavier Warner to share their thoughts on Week 1 of the NFL season, and provide you with the best waiver wire advice for Week 2. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio […]

Devonta Freeman Out Again Thursday

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (knee) missed a second straight practice on Thursday, and head coach Dan Quinn said the team will have a good idea of Freeman's status on Friday. Freeman will likely have to get in at least a limited practice in order to have a shot at playing in Week 2 […]

Mohamed Sanu Set To Fall Flat Again

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu could see another forgettable performance in Week 2. Sanu failed to meet expectations last week, despite getting his average number of targets. The receiver ended the day with four receptions for 18 yards on six targets. As we stated before, Sanu relies heavily on touchdowns for fantasy production, and […]

Calvin Ridley Ready To Break Out Sunday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley will look to be more of a factor this Sunday against the Panthers. There was definitely an enormous amount of hype around Ridley coming into Week 1. However, the rookie failed to make an impact. In fact he was only targeted by quarterback Matt Ryan a couple of times. […]

Austin Hooper Limited Wednesday

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (knee) was limited in practice on Wednesday. He should have no problem playing in Week 2 against the Panthers. Hooper had three grabs on four targets for just 24 yards in the Week 1 loss to the Eagles. The 23-year-old is a touchdown-dependent TE2 on a team with serious […]

Matt Bryant Hoping To Cash In On Falcons Red-Zone Woes

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant is the only person on the Falcons team who benefits from the Falcons issues within the red zone. The teams inability to get the ball into the end zone means that there should be plenty of opportunities for Bryant to make field goals. Unless the Falcons can fix their issues […]

Devonta Freeman Sits Out Wednesday

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (knee) did not practice on Wednesday as he deals with a sore knee. Freeman's injury isn't expected to keep him out this weekend against the Panthers, but it's fair to wonder if he'll be limited if he does play. His practice participation the rest of the week will give […]

Thursday Night Football Matchups Analysis - Week 2

That was a disappointing opening Thursday game... Aside from the Atlanta Falcons vs. Philadelphia Eagles game featuring a ridiculous number of penalties, it truly boiled down to a defensive battle with little scoring action for fantasy owners. What might be most concerning for owners who have invested in the Atlanta Falcons offense is their continued […]

Austin Hooper Remains a Red-Zone Threat

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper will be hoping to convert on one of his red-zone targets in Week 2. In the season opener, Hooper officially saw two targets in the red zone, catching one of them. Hooper really should have drawn a penalty for an accidental defensive pass interference that prevented him from having […]

Julio Jones Looking To Stay Hot In Week 2

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones will be hoping to stay hot in Week 2 against the Carolina Panthers. Jones is coming off a monster game against the Philadelphia Eagles last Thursday, in which he racked up 169 receiving yards on 10 receptions from 19 targets. Jones also has good history against the Carolina Panthers, […]

Tevin Coleman Could Star Sunday

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman could be in line for a bulk of the workload in the Falcons second game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Coleman may be required to step up if Devonta Freeman is not 100% following his knee injury. Coleman saw 50% of the Falcons carries in week one but […]

Devonta Freeman Expected To Be Available Sunday

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman is expected to be "good to go" Sunday after leaving the season opener with a knee injury. The Falcons did promote Brian Hill from the practice squad to provide depth at the position. There has been no news on whether Freeman will be on a pitch count come Sunday. […]

Matt Ryan Hoping To Bounce Back Sunday

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan will be hoping for a bounce-back performance in Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. Ryan completed 21-of-43 passes for 251 yards, with zero touchdowns and one interception against the Eagles in the season opener. His opponent this week, the Carolina Panthers, were not really tested in week one, as Dallas' […]

Brian Hill Promoted To Active Roster

The Atlanta Falcons promoted running back Brian Hill off the practice squad to the active roster on Tuesday. The team also signed wide receiver Julian Williams to the practice squad and waived defensive tackle Jacob Tuioti-Mariner. Hill ran for 87 yards on 11 carries (5.1 yards per carry) in the preseason, but he'll just provide […]

Deion Jones Placed On IR

The Atlanta Falcons placed linebacker Deion Jones (foot) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Jones was a top-10 IDP linebacker, so this is obviously a big blow for the Falcons defense as a whole, especially after they also lost star safety Keanu Neal (knee) for the entire season. Atlanta's defense/special teams was a sleeper unit for […]

Austin Hooper (TE, ATL) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper was held to three receptions for 24 yards by the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles during the opening game of the season, but you could still make the argument that this underachieving tight end could end up […]

Week 2 Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

Week 1 was not a memorable opening week for NFL tight ends. While New England’s Rob Gronkowski got off to a great start (123 yards and a TD), other top tight ends were not as fortunate. Greg Olsen, Delanie Walker and David Njoku suffered injuries, Zach Ertz dropped passes like he was Amari Cooper, while Evan […]

Week 2 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 1 is in the books and fantasy players everywhere have officially started panicking. Two of the top five kickers from this week were largely unowned heading into this week, while other fantasy mainstays fell by the wayside. Week 2 kicks off with everyone scrambling to pick up breakout stars. For those that stream kickers […]

Disaster Recovery Week 1 - Hunting for Answers on Kareem Hunt

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 benched a player for somebody on your bench. Disaster Recovery is to examine the guys who you didn't think twice about benching, and deciding if you should be panicking at all […]

Deion Jones Misses Practice Monday

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (foot) did not practice on Monday. Jones had four tackles and an interception in Week 1 against the Eagles last Thursday. It's unclear if he'll be able to play in Week 2 against the Panthers, but if he does, he's a strong IDP choice for fantasy owners.

Week 1 Matchups Analysis - Fantasy Football Advice

It's here, it's finally here! The 2018 NFL season is upon us and that means so is fantasy football. We all know how important start/sit decisions are in fantasy, and I'm here to help. Unlike other articles that cover just a few players at each position, I am analyzing every player, for every game either […]

Week 1 Rankings Analysis - Nick Mariano vs. ECR

Welcome, one and all, to the weekly piece that puts my rankings under the microscope and gives me a chance to explain myself against the Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) found on FantasyPros. If this is your first time reading me, then hi! Why should you care about me? Well, my finish as the ninth-most accurate […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 1): Targets and Avoids

Get those Sunday excuses for your significant other ready because football is back baby! No need to stress about what your Sunday plans entail as football is the only thing to do from 1:00 PM to days end. I've been writing this column for years and I'm very excited to tackle another season of helping […]

Stop The Slander and Trust Your Team!

There are only two feelings you have once you finish your fantasy football draft; love or hate. Don't let the post-draft grades produced from algorithms sway you. Mute the outside noise and Stop The Slander. Trust your team. No matter how much preparation you did leading up to your fantasy draft, what "expert" advice you […]

Devonta Freeman Is Fine After Injury Scare

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (knee) is fine, according to a source. Freeman injured himself in the fourth quarter against the Eagles on Thursday, but he should be good to go for Week 2 against the Panthers. The 26-year-old had six carries for 36 yards (6.0 yards per carry) and three catches for 14 […]

Keanu Neal Out For The Year

Atlanta Falcons safety Keanu Neal (knee) suffered a torn ACL in the Week 1 game against the Eagles on Thursday and is out for the year, according to a source. As ESPN's Adam Schefter notes, this is a huge blow for the Falcons secondary and defense overall, as Neal was one of their best overall […]

Falcons Red-Zone Struggles Continue Into Week 1

The Atlanta Falcons red-zone struggles from 2017 continued in Week 1 on Thursday night in an 18-12 loss to the Eagles. In five red-zone trips, the team had a touchdown, field goal, interception turnover on downs and ran out of time at the end of the game. The Falcons ran 17 plays in the red […]

Keanu Neal's Injury Not Believed To Be Serious

Atlanta Falcons safety Keanu Neal (knee) is set to have an MRI on his knee, but head coach Dan Quinn doesn't think the injury is serious. Neal injured his leg in non-contact style in the second half on Thursday against the Eagles and didn't return. The 23-year-old is one of the team's best playmakers in […]

Week 1 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

After months of painstaking preparations toward determining how to draft your collection of running backs, you may have initially believed that you had successfully navigated the unpredictable flow of the live draft process. But when you reviewed your roster, that optimism faded, as you realized that this critical position had not been completely addressed. Maybe […]