Marcus Cannon's Injury Not Season-Ending

New England Patriots right tackle Marcus Cannon's (shoulder) injury isn't considered to be season-ending or long-term in nature, according to a source. Cannon landed hard on his shoulder in the fourth quarter of the Week 1 game against the Steelers. He won't miss the season, but it seems likely that he'll be missing some games, […]

Patriots Release Lance Kendricks

The New England Patriots waived tight end Lance Kendricks on Monday, according to a source. Kendricks was suspended for Week 1 but will now look for work elsewhere. He caught 19 passes for 170 yards and a touchdown over a full season with Green Bay in 2018. Even if Kendricks resurfaces elsewhere, he's unlikely to […]

NFL DFS Prop Picks for 9/9/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

There were some big games in Sunday of Week One and the schedule wraps up with a pair of Monday night games. Nine of the 26 active teams scored at least 30 points while a dozen quarterbacks threw for at least 300 yards and nine quarterbacks threw for at least three touchdowns. Five running backs […]

NFL DFS Prop Picks for Week 1 MNF - Monkey Knife Fight

Our friends at Monkey Knife Fight offer some of the coolest, and easiest to win, NFL DFS games in the industry. If you haven't checked out these games yet, you can start tonight for the first week of Monday Night Football! There are no massive tournaments where you have to get ridiculously lucky just to […]

Antonio Brown Is Gone, What Now for the Raiders?

Antonio Brown’s tenure with Oakland was frequently high in drama but exceedingly low in contributions during his abbreviated time with the Raiders. Brown confined his offseason performances to stages that were located away from the field, and his erratic words and actions also deviated from the type of impact that Jon Gruden and the Raider […]

Stephen Gostkowski Hits Four Field Goals In Win

New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski hit all four of his field goals in the team's 33-3 win over the Steelers in Week 1. The veteran striker hit from 25, 35, 39 and 41 yards as the offense dominated from the opening snap. Gostkowski is looking to bounce back from a sub-par season last year […]

Jakobi Meyers Debuts With 22 Yards

New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers caught one pass for 22 yards in the Patriots 33-3 win over the Steelers in Week 1. The rookie dominated the headlines in training camp and was able to contribute right out of the gate. Meyers has earned the trust of the coaching staff but could be looking […]

Josh Gordon Catches Touchdown In Blowout

New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon caught three passes for 73 yards and one touchdown in the team's 33-3 stomping of the Steelers in Week 1. Gordon got the Patriots on the board with an excellent 20-yard catch for a touchdown in a game that was over after the first quarter. Gordon has all […]

Julian Edelman Torches Steelers In Win

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman caught six passes for 83 yards in the team's 33-3 win over the Steelers in Week 1. Edelman produced on the field like he always has throughout his career, making back-breaking catches for first downs from the slot position. The veteran was open consistently throughout the game and […]

Phillip Dorsett Shines With Two Touchdowns

New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett caught four passes for 95 yards and two touchdowns in the team's blowout win over the Steelers in Week 1. Dorsett caught a beautiful pass from quarterback Tom Brady in the first half and added another score in the second half. Dorsett clearly has chemistry with Brady but […]

Sony Michel Disappoints With 14 Rushing Yards

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel carried the ball a team-high 15 times for only 14 yards in the team's 33-3 win over the Steelers in Week 1. The Patriots offense dominated but Michel remained bottled up the entire game. Even when the game was out of control, the second-year running back failed to […]

James White Tallies 82 Total Yards In Romp

New England Patriots running back James White caught five passes for 56 yards and added 26 rushing yards in the team's 33-3 romp over the Steelers in Week 1. The Patriots offense was humming straight from the start and White provided a vintage supply of production in the passing game. The Patriots alternated between White, […]

Rex Burkhead Leads Patriots With 44 Rushing Yards

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead carried the ball eight times for 44 yards in the team's 33-3 blowout win over the Steelers in Week 1. Burkhead also added five catches for 41 yards in a highly active performance. Plenty of buzz out of training camp led fantasy owners to believe that teammate Sony […]

Tom Brady Carves Up Steelers

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady completed 24 of 36 passes for 341 yards and three touchdowns in the Patriots 33-3 romp over the Steelers in Week 1. The 42-year-old was sharp right out of the gate, slicing and dicing his way to an early 20-0 lead. The Steelers Defense had zero answers for the […]

Demaryius Thomas Inactive Sunday Night

New England Patriots wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (hamstring) is inactive for Week 1 on Sunday night against the Steelers. Thomas is fourth on the receiver depth chart as things stand right now, but he's about to be fifth once Antonio Brown shows up after being signed on Saturday. Julian Edelman, Josh Gordon and Phillip Dorsett […]

Patriots Not Ruling Out Demaryius Thomas

The New England Patriots aren't ruling out wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (hamstring) for Week 1 on Sunday night against the Steelers, but they will be cautious not to aggravate his injury. It's not a ringing endorsement for Thomas playing against Pittsburgh. Even if he does suit up, he'll be fourth on the receiver depth chart […]

Week 1 NFL Matchups Analysis: Start/Sit Advice (Part 2)

Welcome to our Week 1 matchups analysis and starts/sits column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every matchup from every game on Sunday to help you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. We'll also update this as injury reports come in, so be sure to check back often. This article will cover the […]

Week 1 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2019 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Ohhhhh it is good to be back, RotoBallers! I'm getting this bad boy kicked off a little earlier this year since I've got a wife at home who's ready to go into labor anyyy minute now. The nerve of that kid, coming right before football season. Below are RotoBaller's Week 1 defense tiers and rankings, […]

Under-The-Radar Booms/Busts: Week 1 Lineups

The NFL season is here, which means the fantasy football season is here, too! One of the key ways to winning championships in fantasy football leagues and money in one-day fantasy contests is by finding under-the-radar players who have big weeks. Another way to win is to avoid the under-the-radar players who look like they […]

Matt LaCosse Probably Out On Sunday Night

New England Patriots tight end Matt LaCosse (ankle) isn't expected to suit up against Pittsburgh on Sunday night. The 26-year-old was injured during preseason play against the Titans, and with a massive void left at the position, sophomore Ryan Izzo will serve as the starter against the Steelers Defense. Expect Julian Edelman, Josh Gordon, and […]

Week 1 Start/Sit: Monday Night Football Matchup Analysis

Like every season, we have a double-header to start Week 1 of Monday Night Football. And like every season, one of those games involves the Raiders. But we will get to their game second. The first game of the night will pit a new-look Houston Texans team against the New Orleans Saints. We will have […]

Phillip Lindsay Possibly Hurt By Antonio Brown Release

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay may have been hurt by the Oakland Raiders decision to release Antonio Brown on Saturday. Heading into the season, the Broncos coaching staff has been adamant that there would be more of a timeshare between Lindsay and Royce Freeman. Lindsay averaged 5.4 yards per carry last year and figured […]

Antonio Brown Agrees To Join Patriots

Free-agent wide receiver Antonio Brown has agreed to join the New England Patriots, per Adam Schefter. This news is a stunning development not just for Raiders fans, but for fans of any AFC team. Terms have not been disclosed, but one of the most talented receivers in the game will join quarterback Tom Brady and the […]

Damien Harris Ready To Contribute

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris will make his NFL debut against the Steelers on Sunday night. Harris has played some solid football in his first training camp but has been held back, at times, with a sore wrist. Harris should certainly see a handful of snaps in Week 1 but his playing time […]

N'Keal Harry Will Have To Wait For Opportunity

New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry will begin the season on injured reserve and must sit out the first eight games of the season. The rookie suffered an ankle injury in training camp and the team simply is not willing to wait for him to heal up. Harry enjoyed some solid moments during 11-on-11 […]

Draft Recap - RotoBaller's Staff League on Fleaflicker

Hey there from Brett Mitchell (aka AllBenchRB). This is my first year in the RotoBaller Experts staff league (7th year running) - and with that comes great excitement to participate, compete and analyze the draft. I’ll make a few key observations before I get into the thick of it. This was a very fast draft and […]

NFL DFS Prop Picks for 9/8/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

Following a dud of a Thursday night game, the NFL offers up a 13-game Week One slate for Sunday, with two more games coming on Monday night. The opening week brings a bunch of fascinating opportunities when playing props. There are so many players in different situations, and the uncertainty is what presents the chance […]

NFL DFS RB and WR Anchors For Week 1 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. In this piece, we're looking at some attractively priced running backs or wide receivers to build your cash or tournament lineups around.  Make sure you're thoroughly informed before you start building your lineups for FanDuel or DraftKings, and check out the rest of RotoBaller's […]

Week 1 Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

Most fantasy football drafts are in the books, but that does not mean everyone has their Week 1 tight end on their roster. Were you the one wishing Baltimore’s Mark Andrews would fall to you and instead you got stuck with Detroit’s Jesse James? Did you pat yourself on the back when you drafted New […]

The King's Week One Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The NFL season is finally here, and below you will find my Week One fantasy football lineup rankings. The ranks are available in PPR, Half PPR and Standard formats. They will be updated as needed, so make sure to check back for the latest versions, especially on the weekends. Skill Position analysis […]