Devonta Freeman Sidelined With Knee Injury

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman was sidelined with a knee injury in the fourth quarter of the Falcons opening game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Freeman did not head inside, instead remaining on the sideline pacing about and seeming to test his knee. However, it was noted that he was not carrying his helmet, meaning […]

Austin Hooper Catches Three Balls Thursday

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper had a solid start to the 2018 season against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday. With three receptions for 24 yards, his final fantasy points total is a little underwhelming. However, there were a lot of positives in this performance. Hooper saw numerous targets in the red zone, including two […]

Tevin Coleman Ineffective Rushing The Ball

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman was ineffective rushing the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday. Coleman had 19 yards on nine carries, averaging just 2.1 yards per rush. His fantasy line was salvaged by a short yardage touchdown and a a 26 yard reception. Coleman and Devonta Freeman appeared to be splitting drives […]

Devonta Freeman Effective With Ball In Hand Thursday

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman was effective when on the field on Thursday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Freeman had six rushes for 36 yards and three receptions for 14 yards. His receiving numbers were not helped by a big loss on a screen play which was blown from the beginning. An issue for Freeman […]

Matt Ryan Struggles Thursday

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan struggled tremendously in the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday. Ryan completed just 21 of his 43 passes and was picked off deep in the Eagles half. The Falcons QB did manage to throw for 251 yards but failed to get the ball into the end zone despite a […]

Julio Jones Has Monster Night Thursday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones put up huge numbers in the season opener Thursday. Jones had 169 yards receiving on 10 receptions and added an 11 yard rush as well. In total, Jones saw 19 targets and his night could have been even bigger had he not had a 52 yard reception incorrectly called […]

Keanu Neal Questionable To Return

Atlanta Falcons safety Keanu Neal (knee) injured his left knee in Week 1 on Thursday night and is questionable to return. His injury didn't look good, so we wouldn't expect him to return for the rest of this game. The 23-year-old has been great for the Falcons in his two seasons, racking up 100-plus tackles […]

Vic Beasley Evaluated For Head Injury

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (head) was being evaluated for a head injury in the Week 1 game on Thursday against the Eagles in the second quarter. Beasley led the league in sacks with 15.5 two years ago, but he wasn't as effective in his move to linebacker last year. He's expected to up […]

Thursday Night Football Matchups Analysis - Week 1

The wait is over ladies and gentlemen! Week 1 of the regular season is finally here and fantasy owners alike are anxious to see how their teams will develop. With all of the nerves and excitement, it's easy to forget how big of a role matchups play in deciding each players' fantasy fortunes. Thankfully, Rotoballer […]

Calvin Ridley Looks To Make An Impact Thursday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley will play in his first regular season game on Thursday against the Philadelphia Eagles. The rookie has impressed during his short time in the league, showing off his speed and agility. The Falcons will mostly look for Ridley on short screen passes and deep balls. He may also return […]

Mohamed Sanu May Have A Mediocre Performance Thursday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu will look to start his season strong against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday. Sanu will face an Eagles defense that ranked in the bottom third in allowing fantasy points to wide receivers last year. Sanu will once again be the Falcons No. 2 receiver behind Julio Jones. He should […]

Prep For The Playoffs Now! Drafting QB Based on Playoff Opponents

While playing the same quarterback at the end of the season that you draft at the beginning is not guaranteed, there may be some leagues in which it is a must. Whether it be a best ball league (acceptable) or a league which limits roster moves (unacceptable!), if you need to find a quarterback in […]

Fantasy Football Pop Quiz - NFC South

It's about time for the NFC South to get rolling again, with another year of high expectations that the division will almost certainly have a hard time living up to. Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons. Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers. Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints. A fourth team that I'm contractually […]

Foye Oluokun Could Line Up At Fullback

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun could see time this season as the goal-line fullback. Oluokun last played fullback in high school, but the Falcons were working their rookie linebacker out in the fullback position on Monday. Oluokun is unlikely to see time there immediately as the Falcons still want to see what they have in […]

To Draft or Not to Draft - Running Backs

Similar to the previous article on wide receivers, we will be focusing on running backs that have extremely low ADPs in most drafts. I’m looking to discuss players that are on the “Island of Misfit Toys” or players that are “Dumpster Dives.” Players that will be drafted to sit on your bench or end up […]

The Running Back Handcuff Hedge - Who To Handcuff

This article was updated on 9/4 to account for the Jerick McKinnon and D'Onta Foreman injury updates. We have learned over time that the running back position is without question the most volatile in fantasy football. This understanding is based upon the percentage of injuries versus the other skilled positions, NFL teams increasingly using split back committees creating […]

Austin Hooper Hoping To Make Offseason Work Count Thursday

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper will be hoping to make his offseason work with quarterback Matt Ryan count in the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday. Hooper has caught between 70-75% of targets he has seen since being drafted, so he should have the confidence of Ryan. However, he has scored just […]

Julio Jones Could Put Down a Marker Thursday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones will be looking to lay down a big marker for the season ahead in the opening game against the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday. Jones is coming off his worst year as pro in terms of touchdowns per games played. Despite playing all 16 games last season, Jones managed to find […]

Tevin Coleman Relying On A Touchdown For A Big Opener

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman will be relying on finding the end zone for a big day on Thursday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Last season there was only one occasion where he managed to score double digit fantasy points without finding the end zone. The issue for Coleman is that the Eagles only allowed […]

Devonta Freeman Could Struggle To Find End Zone Thursday

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman could face a tough task to put up big numbers against the Philadelphia Eagles in the season opener Thursday. Last season the Eagles were the second best defensive against running backs for fantasy points allowed, allowing an average of just 16.61. In addition, the Eagles allowed just 0.4 rushing […]

Matt Ryan Could Have Tough Outing Thursday

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan could be in for a tough day against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday. Last season the Eagles ranked 22nd, allowing an average of 15.86 fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks. Last season, in the playoffs Ryan threw for 210 yards and a touchdown when facing the Eagles. Defensively the Eagles have […]

Injury Spin - Five Running Backs to Avoid

The running back position is one of the most crucial to draft correctly in fantasy football, as it can make or break your roster early on. Inside Injuries predicts the impact of injuries on player performance by using data analytics, medical expertise and statistical modeling. You can read all about them and the great work they […]

Julio Jones Has Not Felt This Good In Years

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones said Monday that he has not felt this good entering a season since 2015. That is interesting to hear as 2015 was the best year of Jones' career. In 2015, Jones had 1,871 yards with eight touchdowns, which is nearly 300 more than his next best year and over 400 […]

Benjamin Watson (TE, NO) - Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Target ~160 CURRENT ADP: ~190 ANALYSIS: Throughout the summer, Watson has been my favorite sleeper among tight ends that can be found in the later rounds of drafts, as his situation presents an enticing blend of ability and opportunity. This should provide a recipe for consistent production at a position in which that is […]

Stop The Slander - 2018 Is a Prime Year for Zero RB

As fantasy football gets bigger, and access to information comes easier, sometimes you have to zig when everyone else zags. When you combine the depth at running back, and the level of success of the top wide receivers, 2018 is a prime year for the "Zero RB" strategy. They might say you need to take […]

Rookie Roulette - Which Rookie WR to Draft First?

Courtland Sutton, James Washington, Calvin Ridley. All of these receivers are getting hyped as the best rookie in this class, but which one will have the best rookie season and be a good pick in MFL 10s? None of the above. For the answer to this question, you need to go to the city of […]

Justin Crawford Cut By Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons released running back Justin Crawford during their roster cut down on Friday. Crawford had a mixed preseason, with 44 yards on 19 attempts. Crawford's best performance came in the fourth and final preseason game, when he had his only two rushes over 10 yards. Crawford had an outside shot of getting the […]

Kurt Benkert Released By Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons released quarterback Kurt Benkert during their roster cut down on Saturday. Benkert had every opportunity to push for a roster spot as the Falcons third QB. However, Benkert has managed to play himself out of a roster spot this preseason. Benkert's numbers from the four preseason games were 28 completions on 64 […]

Touchdown Regression Candidates - Quarterback

Throwing a lot of touchdowns? Good! Throwing a lot of touchdowns at a rate that surpasses either your average level or the league average level? Good when it happens, but maybe not so good the next year, when you can come crashing back down to Earth. Not every quarterback is going to throw for Drew […]

Injury Spin - Five Quarterbacks To Target

One of the most important decisions fantasy players must make during a draft is when to go after a quarterback. Going after one early usually doesn’t make that much sense. There isn’t a huge drop off between the top guys like Aaron Rodgers and mid-tier guys listed below, and they come at a much lower […]