Gus Edwards May Continue To Get Touches

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards has exceeded expectations in 2020 and is currently the team's most productive option out of the backfield, at least from a yardage standpoint. Despite Mark Ingram II and J.K. Dobbins having more rushing touchdowns, Edwards has a chance to rack up some yards on the ground, albeit not enough […]

Mark Ingram II A Risky Option Against Bengals

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram II has been trending in the wrong direction in 2020. Despite finding the end zone twice on the year, he continues to concede carries to Lamar Jackson, the team's leading rusher, Gus Edwards, and rookie J.K. Dobbins. Fantasy managers who are in a jam in Week 5 against the […]

NFL DFS Value Plays for Week 5 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Phew, we survived a crazy Week 4 and moving onto Week 5. Despite some cancellations and postponements, there were plenty of great performances over the weekend. Joe Mixon rewarded many manager's continued faith that he would turn it around with a huge three-touchdown performance […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Week 4 Analysis

Your wide receivers remain essential components toward your primary goal of securing league championships. As this unique regular season continues to unfold, an expanding assortment of tools is available that can provide you with an extensive level of knowledge regarding this critical position. Those results are contained in this weekly statistical breakdown of multiple categories, […]

Fantasy Football IDP Rankings and Streamers - Week 5

Let’s start Week 5 off with a piece of obvious, but apparently necessary, advice. It is advice that no IDP manager should need, but approximately 8% of IDP managers have to hear. Are you ready for this nugget of wisdom? Wait for it…. Here it comes…. Stop dropping the best defender in fantasy (Darius Leonard)! […]

Marquise Brown, Mark Andrews Questionable Against Bengals

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown (knee) and tight end Mark Andrews (thigh) are listed as questionable for Week 5 against the Bengals. Offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley (hip, shoulder), defensive end Derek Wolfe (elbow), defensive tackle Justin Madubuike (knee) and cornerbacks Marcus Peters (thigh) and Jimmy Smith (knee) are also questionable. Brown has yet to […]

Lamar Jackson 100 Percent Despite Being Questionable

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee) is "100 percent" and will play on Sunday against the Bengals despite being listed as questionable on the final injury report, according to head coach John Harbaugh. Jackson missed practice on Wednesday with a minor knee injury and sat out on Thursday with an illness, but he wasn't showing […]

NFL DFS: Expert Roundtable - Week 5 (Premium Content)

Hello, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining us for Week 5 of the NFL season! This is a new article that we're offering each week and we hope that you will find it useful. Be sure also to read all of our other top-notch weekly NFL DFS articles to help you win big!   RotoBaller NFL DFS Expert […]

Lies, Damned Lies, and Fantasy Statistics - Defense vs Position

Believe it or not, there are plenty of ways to enjoy NFL football without referring to or even understanding statistics. Just ask the 76% of Americans who watch the Super Bowl each year without having watched a single NFL game the entire season prior to that day. Nearly 35% of those viewers can't name a […]

Lamar Jackson Expected To Play In Week 5

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee) missed practice on Wednesday due to a minor knee injury and sat out on Thursday due to a stomach ache, according to a league source. Neither issue is expected to be serious enough to sideline him for the Week 5 matchup against the Bengals, however. Jackson also returned to […]

The King's Week 5 Fantasy Football Lineup Rankings (Premium Content)

Welcome back, RotoBallers!  Below you will find my Week 5 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. Skill Position analysis is primarily based on the PPR ranks. The ranks are powered by […]

NFL DFS Must Avoids and Injuries for Week 5 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back to our weekly Must Avoids and Injuries series for our NFL DFS Premium Subscribers.  Below, you'll find our expert's top players to avoid (at their price-point) in DFS this week. We'll be adding the injured players to be wary of closer to […]

Lamar Jackson Misses Back-To-Back Practices

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee) has missed back-to-back regular season practices on Wednesday and Thursday of this week for the first time in his three-year career. It was reported on Wednesday that Jackson's knee injury wasn't serious, and he played in 47 of 55 offensive snaps in the Week 4 win over Washington, coming […]

Frank Ammirante's Rest-of-Season PPR Rankings

We're a quarter through the NFL season, so it's the perfect time to update my PPR rankings. These are tiered rankings organized by position. My rankings prioritize upside and downgrade injury concerns. In this article, I'll identify players to consider trading away or acquiring to help you find trade targets and optimize your redraft lineups. […]

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. […]

NextGen Stats - Wide Receiver/Tight End Breakdowns and Takeaways

I can't believe it. Months of waiting, painful empty weekends, and now a quarter of the NFL season is suddenly gone! But I'm not going to lie, I love the moment when the whistle blows to end the week on Monday nights. It is just the confirmation that we have another full round of data […]

Lamar Jackson Misses Practice With Knee Injury

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee) didn't practice on Wednesday due to a knee injury that isn't considered serious, according to a source. Jackson was held out for "precautionary reasons," with backup Robert Griffin III seeing the first-team repetitions. Jackson's fantasy managers have been waiting for a big performance from the reigning NFL MVP this […]

Lamar Jackson Not Happy With Passing Offense

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has voiced his frustration with the team's passing offense despite a 3-1 start to the season. "I feel like there are a lot of yards and touchdowns we've been leaving on the field when we don't connect. That's probably why our passing isn't where it's supposed to be. But I […]

Week 5 Fantasy Football Contingency Guide: Deeper Options to Consider

These unpredictable times we are living in are causing fantasy football players to make adjustments on the fly and prepare for anything to happen. We have your Week 5 lineup contingency plans here. With uncertainty surrounding a few teams, and two on byes, you may have to dig deeper for lineup options. Some of the […]

Now Is the Time to Sell High on Dak Prescott

Dak Prescott came into the season as a consensus top-five quarterback in fantasy football. Through four games, the Dallas Cowboys QB has soared past those expectations, completing 68% percent of his passes for 1,690 yards, nine touchdowns, and three interceptions. Currently ranked as QB1, Dak is on an absurd pace of 6,000+ passing yards on […]

Justin Tucker Remains Perfect Entering Week 5

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker not only boasts one of the league’s most booming right legs, he has also benefited in 2020 from playing alongside an explosive offense. He has made all 14 extra points and eight field goals that he has been called upon to knock through, bringing that streak into a Week 5 […]

The Cut List (Week 5) - Time to Let Go?

We have reached the point in the season where you will inevitably encounter players once featured in the “hold” category, be demoted to the “drop” portion of the entry. As the sample size of games increases, it will be harder to recommend a hold on a “let’s see” approach. There are naturally exceptions to this, […]

Ravens Defense In Strong Spot For First Matchup Versus Bengals

The Baltimore Ravens Defense holds obvious appeal ahead of Sunday’s matchup against Cincinnati and rookie Joe Burrow, the first time that the two sides will cross paths. After collecting three more sacks as a unit Sunday against Washington, Baltimore is now a top three season-long defensive unit, one that has allowed 17 points or fewer […]

Monday Night Football Starts and Sits: Patriots vs. Chiefs

Well, we get an extra Monday night football game this week, kicking off in just a few hours between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots. Why? Because of a Cam Newton positive COVID-19 test on Saturday morning, which forced the postponement of the game. This might not be the most exciting football […]

Mark Ingram II Finds End Zone In Week 4

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram II carried the ball eight times for 34 yards and a touchdown in a 31-17 win over the Washington Football Team in Week 4. Ingram also added a three-yard reception as the Ravens improved to 3-1 on the year. The veteran running back found the end zone on a […]

J.K. Dobbins Sees Six Touches In Week 4 Win

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins had a quiet day in a 31-17 win over the Washington Football Team in Week 4. Dobbins carried the ball five times for 16 yards and added a one-yard reception in the win. The rookie running back hasn't done much since his Week 1 outing where he scored twice […]

Gus Edwards Goes For 38 Yards In Week 4

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards carried the ball nine times for 38 scoreless yards in a 31-17 win over the Washington Football Team in Week 4. Edwards actually led the Baltimore backfield with nine carries in the win, but it was Mark Ingram II who found the end zone in the win over Washington. […]

Marquise Brown Racks Up 86 Yards In Week 4

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown had four catches for 86 yards during the win over Washington on Sunday. While Hollywood's play in Week 4 was an improvement from his previous two outings, his lack of production has been disappointing for the fantasy managers who were hoping for more. He is still worth a start […]

Mark Andrews Snags Two Touchdowns In Week 4

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews racked up two touchdowns and 57 yards off of three catches during the win over Washington on Sunday. It was a welcomed outing after the 25-year-old struggled over his previous two outings. While Andrews will likely vanish at times over the team's remaining 12 contests, fantasy managers should keep […]

Lamar Jackson Gets Back On Track Against Washington

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson finished with 193 yards and two touchdowns (one interception) on 14-for-21 passing during the win over Washington on Sunday. He also added seven carries for 53 yards and another score. The reigning MVP returned to form after a few subpar outings in his previous two outings. Although some have been […]