Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions

No more byes, no more excuses to be unprepared. At this point, if you're still scouring the waiver wire for value, you are either looking to bolster your bench for the playoff run or desperately looking for streamers to get you over the hump and into the big dance. We'll try to touch on all […]

Week 13 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

We have now entered the planning process for Week 13, and it is amazing how quickly we have progressed to this point of the season. Some of you are focused on constructing lineups that will advance into the fantasy playoffs, while others have begun fine-tuning your rosters that have already secured a place in the […]

Week 13 Quarterbacks - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

We've got some exciting options still on waivers this week, as a few potentially league-winning quarterbacks are still available in far too many leagues. There are no more bye weeks, which means fewer owners will need fill-in quarterbacks. It also means there will be less competition on waivers for quarterbacks, and a few high-end backups […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 13 Lightning Round

Welcome back to this quick-hitting waiver overview as we in the fantasy football community prepare for the traditional final week of the regular season. Thus begins the true must-win environment in FF, and we here at RotoBaller are here to help. In order to get you waiver information as fast (and as accurately) as possible, so […]

Rex Burkhead (RB, NE) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Anyone who invested in New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead during the draft process ultimately was disappointed in their investment. Because his touch total was steadily declining in Weeks 1-3 (19/6/2) even before his neck injury that culminated with New England sending […]

Rex Burkhead Activated From IR

The New England Patriots activated running back Rex Burkhead (neck) from Injured Reserve on Monday, according to a source. He is eligible to play in Week 13 against the Vikings, but it remains to be seen if he actually will. Burkhead had 24 carries for 86 yards (3.6 yards per carry) and three catches for […]

Chris Hogan Resurfaces With 47 Yards

New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan caught two passes for 47 yards in the Patriots 27-13 win over the Jets. Hogan broke out of a deep slump with receptions of 27 and 20 yards after failing to catch a pass in his previous two games. The arrival of teammate Josh Gordon has cut severely […]

Josh Gordon Catches All Five Targets In Victory

New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon caught five passes for 70 yards in the Patriots 27-13 victory over the Jets. Gordon provided exactly what the Patriots needed in this game and was able to provide a physical presence outside the numbers that can stretch the field. Gordon now has at least four catches in […]

Julian Edelman Finds End Zone Against Jets

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman caught four passes for 84 yards, including a 20-yard touchdown, in the Patriots 27-13 win over the Jets. Edelman got the Patriots offense going on the first drive, hauling in a 36-yard pass from quarterback Tom Brady. He later caught a pass in the second half and ran […]

Rob Gronkowski Returns With 34-Yard Touchdown Catch

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski returned to the lineup in Week 12 with three catches for 56 yards, including a 34-yard touchdown catch, in the Patriots win over the Jets. It was Gronk's first game action since October 29 and immediately made his presence known by hauling in a bomb from quarterback Tom […]

James White Produces 78 Total Yards In Win

New England Patriots running back James White carried the ball nine times for 73 yards in the Patriots 27-13 win over the Jets. White ran efficiently, averaging 8.1 yards per carry and even ripped off a 27-yard run in the game. The surprise was White's ineffectiveness in the passing game, catching only one pass for […]

Sony Michel Explodes For 145 Total Yards, Two Touchdowns

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel carried the ball 21 times for 133 yards, adding 13 receiving yards and two touchdowns in the Patriots 27-13 win over the Jets. Michel was the engine that made the Patriots offense run, consistently gashing the Jets and averaging 6.1 yards per carry. The Patriots have committed to […]

Tom Brady Notches New Milestone In Win

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady completed 20 of 31 passes for 283 yards and two touchdowns in the Patriots 27-13 win. Brady became the NFL"s all-time leader in total passing yards (regular season and playoffs combined), surpassing Peyton Manning and now has 79.416 passing yards in his career. Few things break Brady out of […]

Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, Sony Michel Active

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (knee, illness), tight end Rob Gronkowski (back, ankle) and rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) are all active for Week 12 against the Jets. It's a bit odd that all three were questionable coming off their bye week, but they will play and should be in everyone's lineups. Brady […]

Updated Week 12 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 12 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 12 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Alex Collins is a surprise scratch for today. Doug Baldwin is officially active. Devin Funchess is officially out for Week 12. A.J. Green is has been ruled […]

Week 12 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 1)

Welcome to our Week 12 matchups analysis and starts/sits column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every matchup from every Sunday game to help you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. We'll also be updating this as injury reports come in so check back often. This article will cover the early slate of games, beginning […]

Flex Heroes and Zeroes - Week 12 Fantasy Football Picks

Be honest, what's better: Thanksgiving dinner on the night itself or enjoying the leftovers the next day? The former might seem like the obvious answer but think about it - how much do you really get to enjoy the meal itself when you're obligated to sample Aunt Edna's brussel sprouts or your cousin's gluten-free stuffing that […]

Week 12 Rankings Analysis - Nick Mariano vs. Industry ECR

Howdy, and welcome to the weekly column that puts my rankings front and center and compares them against the Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR).  Who am I and why should you care? I was the ninth-most accurate in-season expert on FantasyPros out of 125 last season and currently sit at 15th in 2018. You take the […]

Week 12 Busts - Overvalued Players to Avoid In Fantasy Football

Thanksgiving is already here as the NFL season continues its whirlwind pace. It feels like yesterday that Week 1 was here, that we were wondering how good this Patrick Mahomes kid could be and talking about how Le'Veon Bell would be back soon and we still thought Tom Brady was a good quarterback. And now […]

Week 12 Consistency Reports - Start/Sit Decisions

Week 12 is a weird week for fantasy football. The short week for six teams made a lot of players tough to trust, and now owners are left searching for value on a very reduced Sunday slate. We have also seen the Rams and Chiefs lost from the week as they are on a bye. […]

Fantasy Football Weekend Warrior Show: Week 12 Preview

RotoBaller fantasy football expert Anthony Aniano takes a look at the at latest fantasy football news and notes, and previews each and every game of the NFL week including start/sits, sleepers, and busts for your fantasy football lineup. In this podcast you will hear about: Sterling Shepard, Jonnu SMith Gus Edwards, Jameis Winston Lamar Jackson, Joe […]

Inside the Tent - Week 12 NFL Injury Insight

At RotoBaller, we can't stress enough the importance of keeping up with injuries and playing your best lineup week after week. Players are going to get injured, that's an unavoidable fact. What's avoidable though is making the wrong roster decisions based on the injuries surrounding your fantasy squad. If you want to dominate your leagues […]

Tom Brady Misses Practice: Still Expected To Play Week 12

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (illness) did not participate in Friday's practice heading into the team's Week 12 matchup against the Jets. Brady has also been limited in practice due to a knee issue so the hurdles continue to pile up for the 40-year-old. The Patriots are coming off the bye week and Brady […]

Rob Gronkowski Ready To Return Against Jets

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski told reporters that he is 'good to go', heading into this weekend's matchup against the Jets in Week 12. Gronk has missed the past two games and the addition of the bye week gave him the extra rest necessary to return to the lineup. He has been battling […]

WR Target and Snap Count Risers from Week 11

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 […]

Tom Brady Should Be Fine for Week 12

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (knee) was limited during Thursday's practice, but fantasy owners shouldn't be concerned. Brady's knee injury is not considered serious, but the Patriots are just being cautious. Brady should be fine for Week 12 against the Jets. Fantasy owners can go ahead and plug Brady in as a QB1.

Fantasy Bomb - QB Start/Sit Advice (Week 12)

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) give their start/sit recommendations at the quarterback position for Week 12 of the fantasy football season. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to […]

Fantasy Bomb - TE Start/Sit Advice (Week 12)

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and lead NFL writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) give their start/sit recommendations at the tight end position for Week 12 of the fantasy football season. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and listen to us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! […]

Rex Burkhead (RB, NE) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead hasn't played since Week 3 when he injured his neck and landed on the Injured Reserve list. He's back at practice and is questionable to return this week. The presence of Sony Michel and James White complicates things, however. Burkhead […]

FAAB Biding: Week 12 Waiver Wire Adds

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 […]