De'Von Achane Has Tough Week 5 Matchup

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane will have his work cut out for him this week when the team takes on the New England Patriots in Foxborough. The second-year back started the season off hot with back-to-back seven-catch games and 20+ fantasy-point outings. However, he's cooled over the last few weeks, with Miami posting just […]

Tyler Huntley An Uninspiring Week 5 Option

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tyler Huntley will line up for his second start of the season this Sunday when the team hits the road to take on the New England Patriots. With quarterback Skylar Thompson (ribs) still tending to an injury that forced him from Miami's Week 3 matchup, the dual-threat 26-year-old will again be at […]

Rest-of-Season Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 5 Updates for Top 200 (2024)

We here at RotoBaller are constantly tweaking our analysis, so it's only right that each week we deliver a fresh batch of rest-of-season rankings! We've got all new ingredients to adjust for thanks to key injuries, a few spicy breakouts, and another week of recovery for stars on the shelf in our Week 5 fantasy […]

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Fantasy Football Breakouts - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends Analysis For Week 5 (2024)

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Fantasy Football Breakouts - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends Analysis For Week 5 by Kevin Tompkins Targets are paramount when it comes to evaluating pass-catchers for fantasy football. There are no air yards, receiving yards, receptions, or touchdowns without first earning a target. There’s a reason the biggest and most consistent […]

Raheem Mostert Limited On Thursday

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (chest) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice session. This is now back-to-back limited practice sessions for Mostert who looks to get back on the field for the first time since Week 1. It seems like the veteran back is trending in the right direction ahead of the Week […]

De'Von Achane - Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Borderline Start POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/Flex ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane, after being a clear must-start through the first two weeks, is now much more questionable due to the team's offensive situation. The absence of starting QB Tua Tagovailoa has turned Miami's best offensive playmakers from set-and-forget studs to massive headaches. The […]

TNF Fantasy Football Superflex 2QB Rankings for Week 5 - Thursday Updates for Bucky Irving, Geno Smith, Diontae Johnson, Chase Brown, Tank Dell

Whether you are looking for help to stay on track or get back on track, our Week 5 fantasy football Superflex rankings (2QB) for fantasy football can assist your start-or-sit decisions. In Superflex formats, you almost always want to start two quarterbacks, even if the QB option seems mediocre compared to a mid-level flex position. So […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Looks "Great" In Return To Practice

The Miami Dolphins opened wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.'s practice window this week, and he was listed as a full participant on Monday. The three-time Pro Bowler signed a one-year deal with Miami this offseason after posting 565 receiving yards and three touchdowns with the Baltimore Ravens in 2023. Dolphins wide receiver coach Wes Welker […]

Tua Tagovailoa Expected To Return When First Eligible

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) is on the Injured Reserve list after suffering another scary-looking concussion in the Week 2 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Despite the concern after suffering yet another head injury, the belief is Tagovailoa is expected to return when he's eligible in Week 8 against the Arizona Cardinals. "[Tua] has […]

TNF Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 5 - Thursday Updates for Xavier Worthy, Amari Cooper, Diontae Johnson, Chuba Hubbard, Drake London

Whether your fantasy team is at the top or bottom of your league's standings, we're only a quarterway through the 2024 fantasy football season, so things can change in a hurry. It's critical to nail your start-or-sit decisions now that bye weeks are a factor, and we can help you set optimal lineups with our […]

TNF Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings (RB, WR, TE) - Week 5 Thursday Updates for Darnell Mooney, Trey Sermon, Kareem Hunt, Wan'Dale Robinson, Tank Dell

It's tough to know who to start when comparing several flex options at different positions, so our updated Week 5 TNF fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024 can assist you in setting optimal lineups. With bye weeks beginning in Week 5, the pool of flex considerations becomes deeper. That said, let's dive into the rankings […]

TNF Wide Receiver Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 5 Thursday WR Updates for Jaylen Waddle, Christian Kirk, Dontayvion Wicks, Rashid Shaheed

While many fantasy managers avoid early-round running backs due to the high injury rate at the position, wide receivers have been decimated by injuries more than any other position this year. Naturally, that has led to tougher start-or-sit decisions, so we're here to help with our NFL team's updated Week 5 TNF fantasy football wide […]

TNF Running Back Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 5 Thursday RB Updates for Joe Mixon, Bucky Irving, De'Von Achane, Trey Sermon, Jerome Ford, more

With a month of the 2024 fantasy football season in the books, we now have enough data to help with key start-or-sit decisions. If one of your running backs is on a bye, or if you don't have obvious must-start ball carriers, we're here to assist with our NFL team's updated Week 5 TNF fantasy […]

Jaylen Waddle - Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: Managers of Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle don't have a silver lining to their situation. Waddle is a sit if QB Tua Tagovailoa doesn't play. There weren't the kind of huge near-misses we saw with Tyreek Hill. Waddle managers will have to wait until Tua's return. Jaylen […]

TNF Tight End Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 5 Thursday TE Updates for Trey McBride, Kyle Pitts, Tucker Kraft, Isaiah Likely, Cade Otton, Taysom Hill

It's no secret that some high-profile fantasy football tight ends have gotten out to putrid starts in 2024, but most fantasy managers must start a TE, so we have to keep trying to identify the top available option each week. To help your close start-sit calls, read our NFL team's updated Week 5 TNF fantasy […]

TNF Quarterback Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 5 Thursday QB Updates for Kirk Cousins, Geno Smith, Baker Mayfield, Justin Fields, Sam Darnold, Bo Nix

Big-name quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen have been inconsistent in fantasy football this year, while later-round options have had plenty of booms through the first four weeks of the season. If you're struggling to know who to start at QB for the upcoming slate, our NFL team's updated Week 5 TNF fantasy football […]

TNF Kicker Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 5 Thursday Kicker Updates for Younghoe Koo, Chase McLaughlin, Chris Boswell, Blake Grupe, Jake Moody

It can be frustrating to navigate the kicker position in fantasy football, but they can be the deciding factor in whether you win or lose, so it's time to identify the top available option with our NFL team's updated Week 5 TNF fantasy football kicker rankings for 2024. Ahead of Week 5, let's see where […]

Tyreek Hill - Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2/WR3 ANALYSIS: Life is miserable. The sun doesn't rise anymore. The color has drained out of everything, and now everything is black and white. At least, that's the way it feels to have drafted Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill right now. Ever since lead quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's injury, rostering […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 5 (Thursday Updates): Joe Mixon, Malik Nabers, T.J. Hockenson, Davante Adams, Trey McBride, and more

With a month of NFL action in the books, there are naturally plenty of injuries that are affecting fantasy football start-or-sit decisions. Our injury updates and reports for Week 5 as of Thursday, October 3, 2024, will give you the latest updates on key guys. Some players on this list are at greater risk of […]

2025 NFL Mock Draft Predictions: Still-Too-Early Edition

Hey, fantasy football fans and draft junkies! We're already a month into the 2024 NFL season and you’re here because, like me, you can't get enough of mock drafts. And even though we're months away from locking in a final draft order and nailing down player rankings, it’s the perfect time to get a leg […]

Jaelan Phillips Done For The Season

Miami Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips (knee) said that his 2024 season is over. Phillips will require reconstructive knee surgery and will not be able to rejoin the team for the rest of the year. It's a major blow for the Dolphins defense the rest of the way. The 25-year-old Phillips also suffered a season-ending Achilles […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Practices In Full On Wednesday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee), who is officially listed on the Week 5 injury report with a knee injury, practiced in full on Wednesday. Fellow wideouts Braxton Berrios (ankle) and Malik Washington (quadriceps) were listed as limited. Beckham's knee injury caused him to be placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list […]

Key Fantasy Football Strategies to Gain an Edge for the Rest of Season

Welcome! Whether you're 4-0, 0-4, or something in between, we all need some sound strategies to settle us down in the early going of the fantasy football season. If you’re looking for your 36th start/sit article since last night, you’ve come to the wrong place. But, if you want to level up, turn off autopilot, […]

Is Brian Robinson Jr. Hurt Or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. is one of the NFL’s most underrated players. The former Alabama star has played well during his three-year career despite running behind one of the worst offensive lines in the league. Robinson is the RB11 over the first month, averaging 14.9 half-point PPR fantasy points per game, scoring […]

Raheem Mostert Limited On Wednesday

Miami Dolphins running backs Raheem Mostert (chest) and Jeff Wilson Jr. (knee) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Mostert injured his chest in the Week 1 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars and hasn't played since despite being limited in practice all of last week as well. As long as he doesn't suffer a setback […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Bucky Irving, Dontayvion Wicks, Xavier Legette, Trey Sermon, Tre Tucker, Josh Downs

After an exciting NFL action for Week 4, we are back with another edition of waiver wire rankings. Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving has carved out a role in Tampa Bay's backfield and was impressive in Sunday's win over the Philadelphia Eagles. There were some critical injuries to monitor in heading into Week […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 5

Week 4 of the 2024 season is in the books. That means another week of cold, hard data to analyze. We’ll try not to overreact, but instead, use logic and reasoning as the foundation for our decision-making in the weeks ahead. Each week, we’ll take a look back at the previous week to see if […]

The Luck Is Made Podcast: The Demise of the Elite Tight End (10/2/24, Episode 10)

The first month of the 2024 NFL season is in the books and the landscape of the NFL is taking shape. Kyle Lindemann (@LuckIsMadeFF) is joined by Mike Herrick (@ClassicMikeGRFN) from the Get Right Fantasy Network is discuss the elite tight end landscape and why many have busted so far from a fantasy perspective. Topics […]

Should I Drop Raheem Mostert? Fantasy Football Outlook

In 2023, Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert led the NFL with 18 rushing touchdowns. There was a lot of excitement about how he would follow that up in 2024. But Mostert has now missed three games in a row with a chest injury. As he nears his return, should he return to your fantasy […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - October 2024 Market Report

As we enter October, it is time again to examine which players' stock has gone up and which players' stock has lost some of its value from a dynasty perspective. In other words, it's the Dynasty Monthly Report, Trick or Trick edition. Luckily, our team of RotoBaller experts, which includes Brandon Murchison (@RotoSuperstar), Jorden Hill […]