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Fantasy Football Q&A Mailbag - Week 7
Week 6 of the 2018 NFL Season is in the books, and here is a quick fantasy recap to keep you up to date. Welcome back Jameis Winston! Winston led the way at the quarterback position with 30.9 points, followed by none other than Dak Prescott. If that isn't crazy enough, Brock Osweiler finished in […]
Under-the-Radar Booms/Busts: Week 7
Fantasy football owners are going to be hurting during Week 7. There will be no Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks or Oakland Raiders to use in fantasy lineups this week since the four teams are on bye. Fantasy owners will need to find replacements for Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams, Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown, […]
Albert Wilson A Flex Option In Week 7
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson will look to build off of his excellent Week 6 performance in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions. Other than Week 3, Wilson has seen a steady increase in targets and receptions over the course of the season. Wilson will also be catching passes from Brock Osweiler again this […]
WR Target and Snap Count Analysis from Week 6
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 […]
Buy or Sell? Week 7 Trade Advice
One of the toughest parts of fantasy football to navigate is trading with league-mates. As a result of the unique characteristics of every person in a fantasy football league, it is often difficult to find a strategy for trading players that works for everyone in any situation. Nevertheless, highlighting the performances of certain players helps […]
Frank Gore A Solid Week 7 Play
Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore has continued to show that he deserves the majority of touches in the Dolphins backfield. Coming off a very solid Week 6 performance, Gore will look to attack the Detroit Lions defense with his aggressive running style. There is a good chance that Gore will get about 15 rushing […]
Kenyan Drake A Tricky Play In Week 7
Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake is yet again in a tricky fantasy situation. Drake and running back Frank Gore have been splitting touches and recently, Gore has been doing more damage on the ground. Drake is a young talent that the Dolphins will certainly continue to utilize but the extent of his workload will […]
Surgery Not An Option For Ryan Tannehill
The Miami Dolphins aren't looking into surgical options for quarterback Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) at this time. He has been prescribed rest. Tannehill has been ruled out for Week 7 against the Lions and is fighting an uphill battle to play in Week 8 on Thursday against the Texans. Brock Osweiler should see at least two […]
Ryan Tannehill Unlikely To Play Next Thursday
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (shoulder), who has already been ruled out for Week 7 against the Lions, is facing an "uphill challenge" and is unlikely to play next Thursday against the Texans, according to a source. Tannehill is practicing on a limited basis but is unable to throw. Brock Osweiler, who threw for a […]
Ryan Tannehill Unable To Throw
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) was limited in practice on Wednesday. He worked on his footwork and handed the ball off with his right arm, but he didn't throw. "Anything that has to do with pocket movement, footwork, things like that, he can do everything," head coach Gase said Wednesday. "He just can't throw." […]
A.J. Derby Back To Full Practice
Miami Dolphins tight end A.J. Derby (foot) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday after being inactive in Week 6. It means that Derby is on track to return this Sunday against the Lions. Derby has only two catches on three targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in three games this year, but […]
Brock Osweiler To Make Another Start
Miami Dolphins quarterback Brock Osweiler will start in place of Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) for the second straight game in Week 7 against the Lions. Tannehill is not quite ready to return from his injury, and Osweiler is riding a high after throwing for 380 yards in the overtime win over the Bears. The Lions are […]
Warning Signals for RB/WR/TE - Week 7
Every year, certain players are highly drafted in drafts by fantasy owners due to the belief that they will vastly outperform expectations throughout the season. Oftentimes, these players carry a significant amount of hype due to breakout potential, elite status, or lack of alternative options on their teams. However, with every player that does meet […]
FAAB Bidding - Week 7 Waiver Wire Targets
As an addendum to our famous waiver wire pickups list, and our weekly waiver wire columns by position, in this column we also present suggested waiver wire bidding percentages for fantasy football owners in leagues using a Free Agent Acquisition Budget (FAAB). As a caveat, these prices do not by any means indicate how much […]
Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions
Last week it was the vulture, this week it's the no-names. The phrase "that doesn't help anybody" is well-known by fantasy owners and was uttered repeatedly in Week 7. We saw touchdowns from Marcus Johnson, David Moore, Jaron Brown, Paul Richardson, Ito Smith, Erik Swoope, Chris Herndon IV, and Nick O'Leary. That was just in […]
Week 7 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds
We now enter planning for Week 7, with many of you contending with an agonizing collection of lingering injuries, or disconcerting results from the backs that you originally believed would be among your most dependable performers. While this has been frustrating, it is essential that you manage your emotions, avoid making impulsive decisions, and utilize […]
Week 7 Wide Receivers - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds
You’ll notice that some of the same names tend to make their way into this article for multiple weeks. I try to mix it up as much as possible, but I do feel the need to mention guys multiple times, because if you didn’t grab them when they first appeared in this article, time is […]
Week 7 Tight Ends - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds
There will be a lot of familiar tight ends missing this week. Fantasy football owners will be without Jimmy Graham, Jared Cook, Vance McDonald and Jesse James for Week 7 due to four teams being in bye, so waiver wires will be seriously scoured in leagues for available tight ends. The problem is that there […]
Week 7 Quarterback Waiver Wire Adds and Pickups
It was another interesting week at the quarterback position. We had more huge games from available quarterbacks, a surprise inactive, and continued disappointment from a few veteran quarterbacks. Week 7 is the first big bye week, as four teams are one bye. Owners of Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Derek Carr, and Ben Roethlisberger will need […]
The Cut List - Players on the Chopping Block (Week 7)
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 […]
Waiver Wire Express - Week 7 Lightning Round
As a resident of New England, football Sundays and autumn weather just makes for a beautiful combination. Another great combo is RotoBaller’s waiver-wire workforce and winning. We’re always looking to get you the swiftest intel to act on, so consider this the waiver wire lightning round heading into Week 7. This column is published early […]
Deeper Sleepers Heading Into Week 7
Apologies for not telling you to add fantasy superstars Nick O'Leary, David Moore, and Brock Osweiller last week. Clearly I have failed you as a fantasy football writer. I am not worthy of your page views. I'm speaking sarcastically, of course. Those were just three of the names that make you roll your eyes and […]
Brock Osweiler (QB, MIA) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 2-QB Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS:Ryan Tannehill was a surprise inactive due to a shoulder injury, allowing Miami Dolphins quarterback Brock Osweiler to shine in a spot start. He was 28-for-44 passing for 344 yards and three touchdowns with two interceptions. This was a career high in passing yards for Osweiler, […]
Chris Herndon (TE, NYJ) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Finally, an interesting TE emerges! New York Jets tight end Chris Herndon is one of the lesser-known rookies at the position but his 56-yard output in Week 6 is better than anything Mike Gesicki or Hayden Hurst has done this season. The Jets are suddenly potent on offense […]
Nick O’Leary (TE, MIA) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill is no Dan Marino, but Brock Osweiler might be the second coming after torching the Chicago Bears for 380 yards and three touchdown tosses. Tight end Nick O’Leary caught four passes for 49 yards and a score in his first game with the […]
Albert Wilson (WR, MIA) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson makes a return to being a top waiver pickup after taking a couple of weeks off. Hauling in six catches for 155 yards and two touchdowns will make you a popular name on the waiver wire the following […]
Injured RBs - Run Away from Dalvin Cook and Leonard Fournette?
Some players have the decency to go on injured reserve when injured. Players like Marshawn Lynch and Devonta Freeman come to mind. They know how important knowing their injury status is to fantasy football owners and they really seem to care about our teams. Players like this are a rare breed and if you ask […]
Charles Harris Week-To-Week
Miami Dolphins defensive end Charles Harris (calf) is "week-to-week" after injuring himself in practice last Friday, according to head coach Adam Gase. Miami's defensive line has real concerns with Cameron Wake also missing the last two games after having surgery. They'll need Wake back if they want to have a consistent pass rush, starting in […]
Ryan Tannehill Day-To-Day
Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase said that quarterback Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) is day-to-day after sitting out of the Week 6 overtime win over the Bears. Tannehill is dealing with an AC joint sprain in his throwing shoulder, and it remains to be seen if he'll be able to suit up in Week 7 against […]
Mike Gesicki Has One Catch In Week 6
Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki had one catch for 11 yards on two targets in the Dolphins Week 6 win against the Chicago Bears. Quarterback Brock Osweiler led the Dolphins offense to their most productive week this season but Gesicki was still unable to get involved. Moving forward, Gesicki remains a low-end TE2 option. […]
