The Cut List - Players on the Chopping Block (Week 5)

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 […]

Josh Gordon Limited Monday

New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon (hamstring) was limited in practice on Monday. Gordon caught both of his targets for 32 yards in his debut with New England in Week 4 against the Dolphins. He should be fine to play this Thursday against the Colts, and his role could expand quickly if tight end […]

Rob Gronkowski Doesn't Practice Monday

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (ankle) did not practice on Monday. Gronk's injury wasn't deemed serious, but he could be up against the clock in order to play on a short week this Thursday against the Colts. Expect him to be questionable and possibly a game-time decision. Have other plans in place in […]

Rob Gronkowski Expected To Be Questionable

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski's (ankle) injury that caused him to leave the game early in Week 4 isn't considered serious, according to a source. However, on a short week against the Colts in Week 5 this Thursday, he's expected to be questionable to play. Gronk provided his owners with four catches on […]

Julian Edelman Back From Suspension

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman returned Monday from his four-game suspension for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. "You know, he hasn't changed a bit," said quarterback Tom Brady, who is one of Edelman's closest friends. "Four weeks off, he looks good." Edelman is also Brady's favorite target, but head coach Bill Belichick […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 5 Lightning Round

We have officially passed the quarter pole of the 2018 season, and if you blinked then you missed it! Week 4 has seen the electric passing trend continue with quarterbacks shredding defenses at a never-before-seen rate, with pass-catching RBs and deeper WR plays seeing considerable action. In the interest of getting you the most timely […]

Phillip Dorsett Registers 55 Yards, One Touchdown In Victory

New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett caught four passes for 55 yards with one touchdown in the Patriots 38-7 win in Week 4. Dorsett made a nice diving catch for the 9-yard score to put the Patriots up 24-0 just before halftime. Dorsett continues to be a positive asset in the Patriots game but […]

Chris Hogan Registers Only One Catch

New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan caught only one pass for 25 yards in the Patriots 38-7 win over the Dolphins. Hogan continues to fall further down the pecking order of passing options for quarterback Tom Brady. Brady spread the ball around to seven different receivers but Hogan again disappointed. With receiver Julian Edelman […]

Cordarrelle Patterson Sprints For 55-Yard Touchdown

New England Patriots wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson caught three passes for 54 yards in the Patriots 38-7 win over the Dolphins. Patterson caught two passes for negative yardage but hauled in a pass from quarterback Tom Brady and sprinted to the end zone for a 55-yard score. Patterson has looked lost at times in the […]

Sony Michel Delivers 112 Yards, One Touchdown In Week 4

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel carried the ball 25 times for 112 yards, including 10-yard rushing touchdown in the second half of the Patriots 38-7 win. Michel looked decisive with the football as he handled the lead running back duties. The Patriots offense showed flashes that there is more talent than meets the […]

James White Racks Up Two Touchdowns Against Dolphins

New England Patriots running back James White registered 108 total yards, including two touchdowns in the Patriots 38-7 win over the Dolphins. White busted loose for a 22-yard rushing touchdown in the first half and then added a 14-yard catch for his second score of the game. The veteran led the team with eight receptions […]

Josh Gordon Debuts With 32 Receiving Yards

New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon made his debut with his new team, catching two passes for 32 yards in the Patriots 38-7 win. Gordon picked up two first downs with his two receptions, one of them going for a 19-yard gain. The fact that Gordon is on the field playing is a plus […]

Rob Gronkowski Leaves Game With Ankle Injury

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski caught four passes for 44 yards but left the game with an ankle injury in the Patriots 38-7 win over the Dolphins. Gronk was immediately pulled from the game and the extent of the injury is unknown right now. The Patriots are always cautious with their Pro Bowl […]

Josh Gordon Expected To Make Patriots Debut

According to reports, New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon (hamstring) is expected to make his debut with the team in Week 4 against the Miami Dolphins. Gordon has been dealing with a hamstring injury since arriving in New England but the team appears ready to let him test it out in-game. The Patriots' offensive […]

Updated Week 4 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 4 RotoBallers. Below are our updated Week 4 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries and rankings updates: Chris Carson has been ruled out for Week 4. Randall Cobb (hamstring) is out today. Ronald Jones will be active in Week 4 for the first time this year. Alshon […]

Week 4 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 1)

Welcome to our Week 4 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 […]

Week 4 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

If you've read any of the prior iterations of Defense Streamers and Starts, first of all, thank you. Secondly, you might've noticed "by Leonard Francis II" and thought, "Who the hell is Leonard Francis II? And, more importantly, where's Bill?!" Well, Bill is out this week, so I'm stepping in to lead you to the […]

Week 4 Rankings Analysis - Nick Mariano vs. ECR

Welcome, one and all, to the weekly piece that puts my rankings under the microscope and gives me a chance to explain myself against the Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) found on FantasyPros. My hope is to help you understand why I’m significantly higher or lower on players than the expert crowd. I'll be examining my […]

Week 4 Lineup Questions - Fantasy Football Pop Quiz

We are officially in the BYE week zone. Yes, three weeks in, we're reminded that the NFL tends to structure it's BYE weeks somewhat unevenly, and just as harshly, we've probably built our teams unevenly as well. Almost every fantasy platform you use to draft shows you what the BYE week is for every player, […]

Flex Heroes and Zeroes - Week 4 Fantasy Football Picks

Sometimes all it takes is one. One player can turn things around for an entire team. We saw it with Baker Mayfield in the second half on Thursday night as he led them to their first win in forever. We've seen it with the loss of Khalil Mack in Oakland as they struggle to an […]

Inside the Tent - Week 4 NFL Injury Insight

Thankfully, Week 3 didn't have a great number of fantasy-relevant injuries. It did have some awesome twists and turns though with the Browns getting their first win since Christmas Eve 2016, the Bills defeating the Vikings out of nowhere, and the Patriots losing their second game in a row. We got some updates about some […]

Under-the-Radar Booms/Busts: Week 4

Week 3 of the NFL season was a crazy train even Ozzy Osbourne could not have kept on the tracks. Minnesota lost to Buffalo, Jacksonville lost to Tennessee, New England lost to Detroit, and the Cleveland Browns won their first game since the iPhone X came out! The NFL looks like it is going to […]

RB Touches and Efficiency Breakdown: Week 4 Preview

We are about to have some big changes at running back heading into Week 4. While some rookie running backs have disappointed this season, we are seeing others starting to climb to the top of their team’s depth chart. Other teams are faced with injuries that have pushed backups into starting roles as well. As […]

Week 4 Consistency Reports - All Positions

Three weeks may still seem too early to be assessing consistency but if you look at the tables below you can see that already the best fantasy options are beginning to rise to the top. We can already see just how inconsistent tight ends and to some extent running backs are compared to wide receivers […]

Week 4 DraftKings Power Pivots - NFL DFS

Hello RotoBaller football family! Welcome back to Power Pivots, where we discuss some alternative player options for use in DraftKings tournaments. As we saw last week, chalk plays don't always work. Popular options like Julio Jones, Corey Clement, and Eric Ebron had underwhelming performances, while lesser-known options Tyler Boyd and Calvin Ridley had huge weeks. […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks (Week 4): Daily Fantasy Football Advice

RotoBallers, welcome to Week 4 of the daily fantasy football season. In this column, you will find my recommended FanDuel DFS Lineup Picks to target for Week 4 of the NFL season. The goal is to identify players to start on FanDuel this week based on various factors including the opponent, the player's opportunity, analysis of the game's […]

FanPicks NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 4

RotoBallers, welcome to the show. This year we're partnering with our friends from FanPicks. We'll be running all sorts of promos and fun DFS contests, including weekly freerolls, so stay tuned. In this column, you will find my recommended FanPicks DFS Lineup Picks to target for Week 4 of the NFL season. The goal is to identify […]

Week 4 DFS GPP Stacks For FanDuel And DraftKings

Hey there RotoBallers! After two mostly calm weeks to open the season, Week 3 brought plenty of upsets (hello Vikings) and some surprise fantasy performances (Calvin Ridley with the touchdown hat trick). Despite the unpredictability of Week 3, we do know that passing offenses are back in the NFL this season, which makes stacking a […]

Wide Receiver Depth Chart Analysis: Week 4

We're back for the Week 4 wide receiver depth chart analysis. While this isn't the sexiest article out there, it's important. For example, Tyler Boyd was a great play last week, and his snap counts in comparison to John Ross indicated that could be the case. This week, some of the more interesting options based […]

Stop The Slander and Buy Patriots

After another slow start in New England--specifically Tom Brady--people are saying the end is near. Stop The Slander! Buy up all the Patriots shares you can get, because the fantasy point train may be a bit delayed, but it is on its way. How many years of consistent productivity do you need? What assurances do […]