Week 13 Sleeper Fantasy Football Picks - Snap Counts, Targets, Usage Analysis

The fantasy football playoffs are right around the corner. As we enter Week 13, two more regular-season games are left before the playoffs start in most leagues. That means it is almost must-win territory for most fantasy managers. Unless you already clinched a playoff spot, you are still fighting for one. An article like this […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 13 Lightning Round Including Pat Freiermuth, Chuba Hubbard, Jayden Reed, Elijah Moore

I hope y'all rested up over the holiday because it's already time for the first look toward the fantasy football waiver wire following Sunday's games. After zero byes, we'll suddenly be missing the Ravens, Bills, Bears, Raiders, Vikings, and Giants, so buckle up! Prioritize depth ahead of the playoff push as we hit the waiver […]

Will Grier Returns To Patriots Practice Squad

The New England Patriots re-signed quarterback Will Grier to their practice squad on Tuesday after they released him this past weekend. It was a bit odd that the Patriots waived Grier from the QB room with Mac Jones being benched yet again in the Week 12 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday. The […]

Is Rico Dowdle Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle has developed into a nice complement to Tony Pollard this season. The 25-year-old went undrafted in 2020 and has spent his entire career with Dallas, but he rushed just seven times for 24 yards through his first three seasons. With Ezekiel Elliott gone, he was elevated to the No. […]

Demario Douglas (WR, NE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 36% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New England Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas has posted two straight games with nine targets, but he left Week 13 early with a concussion. The rookie receiver has received increased volume over the last five games and has value for the […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13: Top Free Agent Adds Include Zack Moss, Keaton Mitchell, Chuba Hubbard, Ezekiel Elliott

We have now progressed into reconstructing rosters and planning lineups for Week 13. The numbers that have been assembled by running backs during the first 12 weeks of the season have fueled a variety of emotions for all fantasy managers. Unfortunately, some of you have been contending with underwhelming results due to injuries, inefficient performances, […]

Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups - Top Fantasy Football WR Adds for Week 13 include Jayden Reed, Curtis Samuel, Greg Dortch

With last week in the rearview, it's time to look ahead to Week 13 with our wide receiver fantasy football waiver wire pickups. There are some good upside wide receivers out there on the waiver wire, so this is a good chance for you to bolster your fantasy lineup. Below, you'll find some wide receivers […]

2023 NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Quarterbacks After Week 12

Thanksgiving week started off with a surprising quarterback performance from Jordan Love in Detroit, an expected quarterback dominance from Dak Prescott, and two average to below-average quarterback performances in the night game. The real treat from a quarterback perspective came on Sunday afternoon in the Eagles' thrilling overtime win against Buffalo, as Jalen Hurts and […]

Tyquan Thornton (WR, NE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New England Patriots rookie wide receiver Demario Douglas has been the team's top receiver, but he was forced out of Sunday's game against the Giants with a head injury. It's not clear at this time if he'll take the field against […]

Bailey Zappe Fails To Provide Spark In Loss To Giants

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe completed nine of his 14 passing attempts for 54 yards, no touchdowns, and one interception in the Week 12 loss to the New York Giants. The second-year quarterback entered the game to start the second half in relief of Mac Jones, who threw two interceptions in the first half. […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Sees Only Four Targets In Latest Loss

New England Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster caught two of his four targets for a measly 10 yards in the 10-7 loss to the New York Giants in Week 12 on Sunday. Smith-Schuster played a season-high 99 percent of the offensive snaps before the bye in Week 10, but that number dropped to 65 percent […]

Ezekiel Elliot (RB, NE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Even though Rhamondre Stevenson continues to function as New England's lead back, that should not deter you from considering Ezekiel Elliott among this week’s waiver wire options. His role has been more consistent than multiple backs who are contained on a larger percentage of […]

What You Need To Know - Top 10 Running Back Rankings Including Kyren Williams, Christian McCaffrey, Bijan Robinson, and more

Week 12 featured a full slate of NFL games as we ended up with three on Thanksgiving Day and the first ever on Black Friday. Here at RotoBaller, we hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving and were able to spend it with loved ones. Monday night's game will feature the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings […]

Tyquan Thornton Sees Additional Opportunities Versus Giants

New England Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton caught two of five targets for 19 yards during Sunday's loss to the New York Giants. He also added a three-yard rush. The second-year receiver has appeared in four contests this year, but Sunday's game saw him set a season-high in targets, receptions, and yards. He could be […]

Ezekiel Elliott Efficient On Ground In Week 12 Loss

New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott rushed nine times for 46 yards during Sunday's game against the New York Giants. He also turned two targets into two catches for an additional six yards through the air. While Elliott remains the clear backup to Rhamondre Stevenson, the veteran has managed to carve out a role […]

DeVante Parker Totals 42 Yards Against Giants

New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker caught three of five targets for 42 yards in Sunday's loss to the New York Giants. The 30-year-old finished with his largest target, reception, and yardage totals since Week 2. Despite the solid performance, it's hard to trust Parker going forward. He remains off the fantasy radar until […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Scores Patriots' Lone Touchdown In Week 12

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson rushed 21 times for 98 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's loss to the New York Giants. He also caught all five of his targets for an additional nine yards through the air. The 25-year-old aided fantasy managers by eclipsing 100 scrimmage yards and adding a touchdown, and […]

Demario Douglas Injures Head, Doubtful To Return Sunday

New England Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas (head) exited during the second half of Week 12 versus the New York Giants. He is officially doubtful to return. Assuming the rookie's day is done, he finishes with a solid stat line of nine targets, six catches, and 49 receiving yards. He managed to produce despite inconsistent […]

Mac Jones Benched For Bailey Zappe In Week 12

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones was benched and replaced by Bailey Zappe during halftime of Sunday's game against the New York Giants. Jones had completed 12 of 21 passes for 89 yards, zero touchdowns, and two interceptions at the time of his departure. He now has a horrendous ratio of 10 touchdowns to 12 […]

DeVante Parker Returns, Jalen Raegor A Healthy Scratch

New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker (concussion) is officially active in Week 12 against the New York Giants on Sunday, while receiver Jalen Reagor is inactive as a healthy scratch. Parker has been sidelined since Week 8 due to a concussion, but the bye in Week 11 apparently helped him advance through the league's […]

Mac Jones To Start Against Giants

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones will start in Week 12 against the New York Giants on Sunday, according to sources. However, backup Bailey Zappe is likely to be in the mix as well. The Patriots have been non-committal on their starting quarterback ever since the Week 10 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Germany, […]

Signs Point To Mac Jones Starting In Week 12

Signs continue to point to New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones starting on Sunday for the Week 12 matchup against the New York Giants, but as of Friday, the players still had not been told which quarterback would make the start this weekend. Jones and Bailey Zappe split QB repetitions at practice during the week […]

Mac Jones, Bailey Zappe Could Split Reps In Week 12

New England Patriots quarterbacks Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe could split reps during Sunday's game against the New York Giants, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. While Jones is expected to draw the start, Garafolo points out that both quarterbacks split reps in practice this past week and could continue to follow that trend on […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 12 Matchups Analysis

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 12 matchups analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. Happy Thanksgiving! The injury train just keeps on rolling, taking out superstars like flies on a windshield. Last week was another wild one with plenty of booms and busts, several of which came from individuals that very few […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 12 Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Upside Include Keaton Mitchell, Zay Flowers, Rashid Shaheed

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my Week 12 Lineup Spotlights - Key Starters and Tough Calls for fantasy football. Every week, I zoom in on some of my preferred players to go with when dealing with challenging lineup decisions. These picks are based on my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller NFL Premium Pass. […]

Week 12 Fantasy Football Matchups We Love: The Fantasy Matchmaker

Welcome back to the Week 12 Fantasy Matchmaker article looking at Week 12 matchups we love! This is my weekly series for RotoBaller where I look at the matchup strength for pretty much every viable fantasy football player across the fantasy skill positions. With only three weeks left in the fantasy football regular season, each […]

Week 12 Fantasy Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Tua Tagovailoa, Garrett Wilson, James Cook, Amari Cooper

A trio of Thursday games. The first-ever Black Friday game. The regularly scheduled Sunday slate. And for dessert, Monday Night Football. A lot of football (and food) is on tap, and hopefully, the only thing busting is your belt buckle. But that's the nature of the game. Not everybody will put up the stat line […]

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Weekend Waiver Wire for Week 12 Includes Demario Douglas, Joshua Kelley, Tyjae Spears, Kenneth Gainwell

Hey, fantasy football wizards! Strap in, because we're about to zoom straight into the fantasy playoffs. It's high time to sharpen your start/sit strategies -- think of it as sharpening your swords for the final battle. Mastering the waiver wire? It's less about being the smartest in the room and more about being calculated with […]

Week 12 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Isiah Pacheco, Jaylen Warren, Joe Mixon, Nico Collins, Christian Kirk, Chris Godwin

Hey, RotoBallers! We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. With four games in the books already, it's time to prepare those lineups for the rest of Week 12. There is a lot of news and notes to get, and we are here to help guide you with the best possible lineup choices with our Week […]

Fantasy Football Warning Signals for Week 12: Russell Wilson, Alexander Mattison, Courtland Sutton

Week 12 of the fantasy football season is underway and while we may have drafted certain players at a premium, it is okay to consider benching them despite their name value. We often hear the phrase "start your studs" and it is a tried and true method, especially earlier in the season. When injuries, tough […]