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Trading for the Playoff Run
At this stage of the fantasy season, the playoff picture in your league is likely to be taking shape. Making the right move at the right time is key for your success, and that means looking at what players you should aim for before your league's trade deadline falls. Acquiring a player who has a […]
Quarterbacks to Own for the Playoff Stretch
Before the season started, I gave readers a list of quarterbacks who could be drafted based on their fantasy playoff matchups. These picks were obviously based on the stats of the defenses from 2017, as games had not yet been played. Now that the season is half over, I decided it was time to go […]
Ravens Without Starting Tackles Against Steelers
Baltimore Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle) and right tackle James Hurst (back) have both been ruled out for Week 9 against the Steelers. Jermaine Eluemunor will likely start at left tackle on Sunday, while rookie Orlando Brown will likely play on the right side. Those are notable losses for the Ravens offensive line in […]
Joe Flacco Is Looking To Bounce Back Against Steelers
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco will look to bounce back from a disastrous Week 8 performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Flacco is coming off his worst game of the season against the Saints, completing 56.4 percent of his passes for a season-low 192 yards and two interceptions. To make matters worse, he averaged […]
Under-the-Radar Booms/Busts: Week 9
It is going to take a little longer than usual to fill out a fantasy football lineup this week. Unfortunately for fantasy football players, a half-dozen NFL teams are on bye this week. Fantasy footballers will not be able to plug Philadelphia’s Zach Ertz, New York’s Odell Beckham and Saquon Barkley, Indianapolis’ Andrew Luck, Arizona’s […]
WR Target and Snap Count Analysis from Week 8
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 […]
Alex Collins Looks Ready To Go
Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins (foot) returned to practice on Friday and looks ready to play in Week 9 against the Steelers. Collins did some Irish dancing before practice and also ran without favoring either foot. He might be listed as questionable, but expect him to suit up against Pittsburgh as the lead running […]
Alex Collins Downgraded Thursday
Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins (foot) missed practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. It's not a good sign for his availability for a big divisional game against the Steelers this Sunday, but Collins' practice status on Friday will be very important. The leader in this backfield, Collins hasn't done much damage in […]
Alex Collins On Week 9 Injury Report
Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins (foot) was limited in practice to start the week on Wednesday. It doesn't sound like a serious injury, but it's worth watching. Collins has had double-digit carries in each of the last six games and has scored three times in the last three weeks. However, he has yet to […]
Willie Snead (WR, BAL) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 33% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Willie Snead continues to see targets for the Ravens and in PPR leagues, this guy is a must add for me this week. He is still only owned in 33% of leagues because Michael Crabtree and John Brown are the flashier players. He has […]
Ty Montgomery Happy To Be Raven
Baltimore Ravens running back Ty Montgomery was happy to be at his first practice with his new team on Wednesday. “It’s been beautiful,” Montgomery said. “I’ve been a little sleep-deprived, traveling, coming in, trying to fit in the meetings, but it’s been beautiful. Transition has been smooth so far, and I’m glad to be here.” […]
2018 Mid-Season Fantasy Football Awards
Like Ty Montgomery deciding haphazardly to come out of the end zone and getting himself shipped off to Baltimore, I'm here to talk about mid-season rankings. You'll be reminded time and time again that the season is technically halfway over, including the postseason, which can either be a reassuring thought as you attempt to go […]
Fantasy Winners and Losers - NFL Trade Deadline
The NFL trade deadline has come and gone, and it was a doozy this year. In a league where deadline deals used to be incredibly rare, Tuesday was a breath of fresh air. It was almost like we were watching the NBA or MLB trade deadline happen. Here's a quick summary of the deals from […]
Using the #AllBenchRB Strategy
I apologize to my millions of fans for my absence these past few weeks. I was busy completing an Ironman whilst studying for the Mensa exam. During my training and study breaks, I pondered a topic I wrote about last year that I coined #AllBenchRB. I submitted my analysis to the Mensa Board, who instantly […]
Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions
The first of the six-team bye weeks is here. We might call this the Byepocalypse, except that one look at the schedule to see that it includes teams like the Cardinals, Jaguars, and Giants, you won't be too worried. Still, there are fewer options to choose from than usual and more spots than usual to fill […]
Week 9 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds
We now enter the planning process for Week 9, as some of you are contending with backs that have been inconsistent or completely absent due to lingering injuries, while others are receiving disappointing results from runners that you originally believed would be among your most dependable performers. Fortunately, you now have an opportunity to utilize your […]
Week 9 Wide Receivers - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds
Six teams will be on the bye in Week 9. Six teams and a lot of receiver option that will not be around for your starting lineup. So, this article will be a little different than past weeks because we need to hit as many options as possible. It’s all hands-on-deck this week on the […]
Week 9 Tight Ends - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds
The bye weeks are getting harder and harder on fantasy football owners. After back-to-back weeks where four teams were off, a half-dozen teams do not take the field for Week 9. If that does not thin the tight end herd out enough, arguably the top tight end in all of fantasy football these days, Philadelphia’s […]
Week 9 Quarterback Waiver Wire Adds and Pickups
Oh Buccaneers, you give us no respite from the quarterback shenanigans. When Tampa Bay's quarterbacks are good, they're really good. When they're bad, they're really bad. This week we're looking at the Tampa Bay situation among other quarterbacks to add for the upcoming week in fantasy football. Six teams are on bye this week, but […]
Week 9 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings
Week 8 featured several high-scoring matchups, but there were far more touchdowns scored than field goals. As teams get better, defenses should start holding teams to kicking more field goals, which is good for kickers in fantasy. When looking at the matchups for this week, there are quite a few games that figure to be […]
Waiver Wire Express - Week 9 Lightning Round
Week 8 featured another early start thanks to a tilt in London and brought many stellar performances throughout the day, some from known commodities and others from lesser-known players that you may want to add. We here at RotoBaller are always looking to get you actionable intel as fast (and as accurately) as possible, so […]
Ravens Trade For Ty Montgomery
The Baltimore Ravens acquired running back Ty Montgomery from the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday, according to a source. The Packers shipped Montgomery away after a crucial fumble on a kickoff return in the Week 8 loss to the Rams. He hadn't done much on the season for Green Bay, having no more than five […]
Hayden Hurst (TE, BAL) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens tight end Hayden Hurst was Baltimore’s first-round pick from this year and caught his first touchdown pass this past weekend. He has the makings of being Baltimore’s best tight end since Todd Heap. Hurst is more valuable at the moment in dynasty leagues […]
Mark Andrews Hauls In Season-High Four Passes
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews pulled down four of five targets for 31 yards. Both his reception and target totals are season highs, while the 31 yards are tied for the second most. The 23-year-old rookie has recorded a reception in each of his first eight games. Andrews now leads the Ravens tight ends […]
John Brown Posts 28 Receiving Yards Sunday
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver John Brown had three receptions for 28 yards against Carolina in Week 8. His 28 receiving yards tied a season low, but what is even more troubling is that he averaged a season-worst 9.3 yards per reception, as his longest catch was just 14 yards. Prior to this week, the 28-year-old's […]
Michael Crabtree Sees A Season-Low Five Targets
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Michael Crabtree brought in three of five targets for 31 yards in Week 8. It marks the third time this season that the 31-year-old has been limited to three receptions, while the 31 receiving yards were his second lowest of the season. The five targets were also the lowest of the […]
Willie Snead Leads Ravens In Receptions Once Again
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Willie Snead once again led the team in receptions. Snead snagged five of 11 targets for 54 yards against the Carolina Panthers in Week 8, marking the second time in three weeks he has topped the team in both categories. The 11 passes are the most passes that the 26-year-old has […]
Lamar Jackson Tosses Touchdown On Ravens Final Possession
The Baltimore Ravens went with rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson to finish out the 36-21 loss to Carolina. It paid dividends, as Jackson capped off a 64-yard, seven-play drive with a 26-yard pitch and catch to fellow rookie Hayden Hurst. It marked the first passing touchdown of his career; the No. 32 overall draft pick tallied […]
Alex Collins Scores Touchdown But Also Loses Fumble In Loss
Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins rushed for 49 yards and one touchdown on 11 carries while also grabbing two passes for an additional 14 yards in Sunday afternoon's loss to Carolina. He also lost his third fumble on the season. Collins, who posted his second-highest yards per rushing attempt (4.5) in a game this […]
Joe Flacco Turns In Worst Performance Of Season
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco turned in his worst performance of the season as he only completed 22 passes (56.4 percent) for 192 yards in a 36-21 loss to the Carolina Panthers. He also tossed one touchdown and two interceptions. Flacco posted season lows in completions, yards, yards per attempt, longest completion and passer rating […]
