Week 8 DraftKings Power Pivots - NFL DFS

Thanks for dropping by RotoBallers! If this is your first time reading Power Pivots I hope you enjoy it! I have to warn you that this isn't a typical "picks" column. I firmly believe that hard work is the key to success in every pursuit, including DFS. My goal here every week is to find […]

Jakeem Grant Catches Four Passes In Week 8

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jakeem Grant caught four passes for 36 yards in the Dolphins' 42-23 loss to the Texans in Week 8. Grant had the opportunity to increase his role with Kenny Stills and Albert Wilson injured, but was still clearly behind Devante Parker and Danny Amendola on the wide receiver food chain. He […]

Danny Amendola Catches Five Passes, Throws A Touchdown

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Danny Amendola was the team's second leading receiver in Miami's Week 8 42-23 loss to the Houston Texans. Amendola caught five passes for 43 yards on six targets. He also threw for a touchdown on a trick play. Amendola's receiving output was a little disappointing considering Amendola was one of three […]

DeVante Parker Has Big Day In Return

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Devante Parker had a big day in Miami's 42-23 loss to Houston in Week 8. He caught six passes for 134 yards on nine targets. Parker hadn't played since Week 6 and only played in two games prior to this one, combing for two catches on four targets for forty yards. […]

Frank Gore Limited In Week 8

Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore was limited to 53 yards on 12 rushes and five yards on one reception in Week 8 against the Houston Texans. Gore and running back Kenyan Drake both had 12 rushes but Drake was by far more effective in Week 8. Moving forward, Gore will only reach value if […]

Kenyan Drake Effective In Week 8

Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake was very effective in Week 8, even though his snap count remained limited. On 12 carries, Drake totaled 58 yards and a touchdown and on two receptions he totaled 37 yards and a touchdown. Drake continued to split snaps with running back Frank Gore but was by far more […]

Brock Osweiler Has Weak Performance In Week 8

Miami Dolphins quarterback Brock Osweiler completed 21 of 35 pass attempts for 241 yards and no touchdowns in Week 8 against the Houston Texans. Osweiler has been effective the last two weeks but was held to a fairly weak performance by the Texans defense- these types of outings will likely be more common than previous […]

Mike Gesicki Active, A.J. Derby Out Thursday

Miami Dolphins rookie tight end Mike Gesicki (shoulder) is active for Thursday night against the Texans, while A.J. Derby (foot) will miss another game. With receivers Albert Wilson and Kenny Stills also out injured, the Dolphins may need to rely on Gesicki more often in the passing game. However, despite his pass-catching upside, Gesicki has […]

Kenny Stills Could Be Back In Week 9

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills (groin) has already been ruled out for Thursday night against the Texans, but his injury isn't a long-term one and he could have a shot at playing in Week 9 against the Jets. Stills got off to a great start in the season opener, going for four catches, 106 […]

Early Week 8 Rankings - Standard Leagues (Non-PPR)

It's just about the half-way point of the season, and we're here to help you through those bye-week blues. Below are our early Week 8 standard scoring (non-PPR) rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries and rankings updates: Dalvin Cook Could Be Out Through Bye Week Keke Coutee, Ryan Griffin Ruled Out […]

Mike Gesicki, A.J. Derby Questionable Against Texans

Miami Dolphins tight ends Mike Gesicki (shoulder) and A.J. Derby (foot) are both listed as questionable for Thursday night against the Texans. Derby was limited on Wednesday after missing Monday and Tuesday, while Gesicki practiced in full on Wednesday after two limited sessions earlier in the week. Derby also missed last week and seems unlikely […]

Albert Wilson Put On IR, Leonte Carroo Promoted

The Miami Dolphins placed wide receiver Albert Wilson (hip) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday and promoted Leonte Carroo from the practice squad to the active roster in a corresponding move. While Wilson isn't expected to need surgery, his season is likely over. He can be dropped in all leagues. With Kenny Stills also out for […]

Kenyan Drake A Low-End Flex In Week 8

Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake is a low-end flex option in Week 8 against the Houston Texans. Drake had a nice bounce back in Week 7, totaling 87 yards and a touchdown, but he made most of his day on one 54-yard touchdown run. He only got ten touches in that game and didn't […]

Jakeem Grant Moving Up The Depth Chart For Week 8

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jakeem Grant could see more action than normal in Week 8 against the Houston Texans. Miami is without receivers Kenny Stills and Albert Wilson, leaving Grant as one of three healthy receivers on the active roster. Grant, a 5'6" return man, is dangerous with the ball in space and could fill […]

Danny Amendola Could Have Expanded Role In Week 8

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Danny Amendola could get more looks than normal in Week 8 against Houston. Miami will be without receivers Kenny Stills and Albert Wilson for this week and possibly longer, meaning Amendola is the number one receiver by default. Amendola is dealing with a minor shoulder ailment but is expected to play. […]

Brock Osweiler A Low-End QB2 Against Texans

Miami Dolphins quarterback Brock Osweiler will draw his third straight start in Week 8 against the Houston Texans on Thursday Night Football. Osweiler has performed surprisingly well in his first two outings, averaging 21.88 fantasy points in his first two starts. Based on past experience we know this performance isn't going to last, and Osweiler […]

Thursday Night Football Matchups Analysis - Week 8

The Arizona Cardinals continue to be the laughing stock of the National Football League. The Red Sea had been outscored 101-82 heading into last Thursday night and the gap continued to grow. The Denver Broncos managed to find the end zone six times in the contest, including scores from Phillip Lindsay, Royce Freeman, and Emmanuel […]

Danny Amendola (WR, MIA) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 11% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Dolphins are coming off a loss against the Lions, missing their starting quarterback and have injuries to Albert Wilson and Devante Parker at wide receiver. The one constant on that team could end up being Danny Amendola. He doesn’t have a 100-yard receiving game and […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 8 Lightning Round

Week 7 was a particularly chaotic one, with several big names going down with injuries and smaller names stepping up before most of us woke up (thanks, London) all the way through the night. We here at RotoBaller are always looking to get you actionable intel as fast (and as accurately) as possible, so consider […]

The Cut List - Players on the Chopping Block (Week 8)

This is your weekly list of players to drop. I will do my best to limit this list to injured players and players you might consider holding. If you roster pure handcuffs or backups, obviously you can let them go at any time. The players on this list will, ideally, be guys that aren't clearly […]

Albert Wilson Likely To Land On Injured Reserve

While Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson (hip) won't need surgery, he's still likely to be placed on Injured Reserve to give him time to recover, according to a source. He won't be eligible to return for eight weeks, so fantasy owners that added him last week off waivers will need to dump him already. […]

Frank Gore A Flex Option In Week 8

Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore continues to out-touch running back Kenyan Drake but also continues to see limited touches. He has averaged about 12 touches over the past three weeks, which doesn't allow for much upside. The Houston Texans defense has allowed nearly 100 rushing yards per game this season but with Gore splitting […]

Brock Osweiler To Start Again In Week 8

Miami Dolphins quarterback Brock Osweiler has already been confirmed as the starter for the Dolphins Week 8 matchup against the Houston Texans. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) has been ruled out for the third-consecutive game. Osweiler has played well as a starter having thrown for over 600 yards and five touchdowns in the past two weeks. […]

Danny Amendola, Mike Gesicki Limited Monday

In an estimation of the injury report, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Danny Amendola (shoulder) and rookie tight end Mike Gesicki (shoulder) would've both been limited in practice on Monday. Both should be fine to play this Thursday against the Texans. With Albert Wilson (hip) and Kenny Stills (groin) both out, Amendola and Gesicki could see […]

Kenny Stills Ruled Out For Week 8

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills (groin) has been ruled out for Week 8 on Thursday against the Texans and could possibly be out longer. It's been downhill ever since Stills caught four passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns in the season opener. He hasn't had more than three catches or 61 yards in […]

Ryan Tannehill Will Be Inactive For Week 8

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) will miss his third consecutive game in Week 8. Considering Tannehill wasn't able to play last week and Miami had a short turnaround into Thursday Night Football this news is hardly surprising. Brock Osweiler will continue to fill-in for Tannehill against Houston. Given the somewhat mysterious nature of Tannehill's […]

Albert Wilson To Visit With Specialist

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson (hip) will visit with a hip specialist to get a timeline on his injured labrum that was deemed significant, according to a source. Wilson will miss the Week 8 game on Thursday against the Texans and is out indefinitely. He could wind up missing the rest of the season, […]

Kenny Stills Suffers Groin Strain

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills (groin) suffered a groin strain in the fourth quarter of the Week 7 loss to the Lions and will undergo an MRI exam on Monday. There's no word on his availability for Thursday against the Texans, but it seems unlikely that he'd be able to play with such a […]

Albert Wilson Could Be Done For Season

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson (hip) suffered a hip injury in Week 7 that could keep him out for the rest of the season, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. “The best case scenario is that he would miss a few weeks," Rosenhaus said. Wilson will undergo more tests on Monday. It's a blow […]

Mike Gesicki Catches Three Passes In Loss

Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki set a career high in yardage in Miami's 32-21 loss to Detroit in Week 7. Gesicki caught three passes on three targets for 44 yards. New Miami quarterback Brock Osweiler seems to favor the tight end a little more than Ryan Tannehill, so perhaps Gesicki will see an uptick […]