Sterling Shepard Continues To Miss Practice This Week

New York Giants wide receivers Sterling Shepard (quadriceps) and Dante Pettis (shoulder) both missed a second day of practice this week on Thursday after they were both injured in the Monday night loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. John Ross (quadriceps) was also added to the Week 9 injury report and was limited on Thursday. […]

Saquon Barkley Not Looking Good For A Week 9 Return

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley's (knee) false-positive COVID-19 result has kept him out of practice for the last two days, and head coach Joe Judge didn't sound optimistic when discussing the running back's chances of returning in Week 9 against the Las Vegas Raiders. "I wouldn't eliminate it," Judge said, "but it's not […]

Kenny Golladay Finally Returns To Practice Thursday

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (knee) practiced for the first time on Thursday in nearly a month since suffering a hyperextended knee in Week 5. It was only a limited session for Golladay on Thursday, but it's major progress for the 28-year-old, and he could have a chance at returning this Sunday against […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays and Post-Waiver Pickups: Week 9

This is the time of the year where the NFL bye weeks start getting on fantasy footballers’ nerves. Thanks to major injuries to Tennessee’s Derrick Henry and New Orleans’ Jameis Winston, Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers testing positive for COVID, and Atlanta’s Calvin Ridley taking time off to address his mental health, millions of fantasy football […]

Darius Slayton - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton failed to record a catch on both targets in Monday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He is the main Giants downfield threat and averages an impressive 14.6 air yards per target, ranked 12th overall among wide receivers. The 24-year-old logged 52 of the team's 60 offensive snaps […]

Evan Engram - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram caught his first touchdown of the season in Monday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite all the trade rumors surrounding Engram recently, the 27-year-old remained in New York after Tuesday's trade deadline. He averages 3.9 air yards per target and owns 15% of the team's target share, […]

Devontae Booker - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

New York Giants running back Devontae Booker will be the team's primary ball-carrier in Week 9 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Giants star running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday and is expected to miss Sunday's game against Las Vegas. The 29-year-old has been solid filling in for Barkley […]

Daniel Jones - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has thrown for multiple touchdowns twice over eight games in 2021. He's been mediocre this season, throwing for 1.949 yards and a 7:5 TD: INT ratio while rushing for 241 yards and two scores. The 24-year-old completed 22-of-32 passes for 222 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception in Monday's […]

Kadarius Toney Puts In Limited Practice

New York Giants rookie wide receiver Kadarius Toney (thumb) was able to practice on a limited basis on Wednesday. Toney played through an ankle injury in the Monday night loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, but he also injured his thumb in the process. The injury shouldn't keep the 22-year-old from playing in Week 9 […]

Kenny Golladay Doesn't Practice Wednesday

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (knee) officially missed the team's practice session on Wednesday. Golladay was on the field stretching with his teammates before the walkthrough, but he didn't actually get any work in. The 28-year-old has been a huge bust in his first season with New York and hasn't been able to […]

Saquon Barkley On COVID-19 List Despite Negative Test

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley was retested for COVID-19 after initially testing positive, and his test on Wednesday came back negative. However, the Giants officially placed Barkley and defensive back Xavier McKinney on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. The 24-year-old was already set to miss practice on Wednesday due to a low ankle […]

Early Week 9 Fantasy Football Rankings and Injury News: Taysom Hill, Saquon Barkley, Aaron Rodgers, Odell Beckham Jr.

Welcome to Week 9 RotoBallers. We just got through last week's games, but are back with our early Week 9 fantasy football rankings. The injury news and player updates are coming in quickly this week, so we are already starting up our rankings and analysis for Week 9 of the fantasy football season. As always, […]

Key Fantasy Football Data from Week 8

Eight weeks in the books now, and it was another wild week of football. More surprise performances, big-time duds, and one massive injury that will change your fantasy league's landscape for the rest of the year. I appreciate everybody that's been following along with this post series, and I hope you're getting used to using […]

Week 9 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups

Welcome to Week 9 RotoBallers. This week there are four teams and bye, and some major injury situations to deal with, so fantasy managers will be looking to make some important waiver wire pickups and roster changes for Week 9. Just like every other week, we are bringing you our in-depth waiver wire analysis and […]

Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

The NFL Trade Deadline is almost here, so many players who wouldn't otherwise have fantasy relevance may jump up in value. I won't list every possible player below but RBs like Marlon Mack, Ronald Jones, Ty'Son Williams, Salvon Ahmed, and Trey Sermon should be monitored closely up until the deadline. The coming week also returns […]

Top Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9: Pat Freiermuth, C.J. Uzomah, Evan Engram, Mo Alie-Cox

The tight end herd on fantasy football waiver wires is thinning out as the season wears on. Millions of fantasy football managers have gaping holes they need plugged at the tight end position this week. Green Bay’s Robert Tonyan tore his ACL and is out for the season, which is terrible timing for those who […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 9 Lightning Round

Well, Week 8 once again reminded us that nothing is certain in the NFL as the Jets beat the Bengals for a full dose of spooky on Halloween. There were also several in-game injuries and pregame pivots from Dak Prescott, Calvin Ridley, and more. Gather yourselves and let's dive into the waiver wire lightning round […]

Kenny Golladay On The Field Wednesday

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (knee) was seen stretching with the team prior to their walkthrough practice on Wednesday. Head coach Joe Judge isn't ruling Golladay out for Week 9 against the Las Vegas Raiders, but he also wouldn't say how close he is to returning. The Giants could really use the 28-year-old […]

Saquon Barkley Tests Positive For COVID-19

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley tested positive for COVID-19 on his initial test on Wednesday, according to a source. He will be retested. Barkley is vaccinated, so he will need two negative tests within 24 hours and no symptoms in order to be cleared to play in Week 9 against the Las Vegas […]

No Saquon Barkley On Wednesday

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) wasn't seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Wednesday, but head coach Joe Judge also said that he wouldn't rule Barkley out of the Week 9 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Barkley is hoping to return this weekend, but the Giants also […]

Sterling Shepard Expected To Miss Time With A Quad Strain

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (quad) is expected to "miss some time" with a quad strain, per Jordan Raanan of ESPN. He suffered a quad injury in the second quarter in a Week 8 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Shepard battled a hamstring earlier in the year and is now dealing with […]

Packers Interested In Evan Engram?

The Green Bay Packers are interested in trading for a tight end ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline after losing Robert Tonyan (knee) for the remainder of the season. New York Giants tight end Evan Engram is a name that has popped up and the Packers would make a lot of sense as a landing spot […]

Kyle Rudolph Catches Touchdown In Monday's Loss

New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph caught two of three targets for 12 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 20-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Giants QB Daniel Jones connected with Rudolph for a one-yard touchdown to tie the game 7-7 in the first quarter. The 31-year-old has hauled in 12 catches for […]

Evan Engram Finds The End Zone In Monday's Loss

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram caught three of four targets for 15 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 20-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Giants QB Daniel Jones fired a five-yard touchdown strike to Engram in the third quarter to give the Giants a 17-14 lead in the third quarter. There are […]

Kadarius Toney Catches Four Passes in Return

New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (ankle) caught 4-of-5 targets for 26 yards in Monday's 20-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He returned on Monday after missing a Week 7 win over the Carolina Panthers with an ankle injury. The Giants rookie exited the game briefly after he got his thumb stepped on. […]

Surprise Fantasy Football Studs, Duds - Real or Mirage?

In Week 8 we witnessed a few unfamiliar names register QB1 performances. Mike White finished as QB-2 in his first career start, Justin Fields seemed to have turned a corner to finish as QB-5 and Geno Smith took advantage of a great matchup against a bad Jaguars defense to finish as QB-8. Josh Allen, Jimmy […]

John Ross Leads Giants With 72 Receiving Yards in Monday's Loss

New York Giants wide receiver John Ross caught two of three targets for 72 yards in Monday's 20-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Most of Ross' production came from a 50-yard reception at the end of the first quarter. He led the Giants in receiving yards and continues to see an expanded role while […]

Devontae Booker Racks Up 125 Total Yards in Monday's Loss

New York Giants running back Devontae Booker rushed for 60 yards on 15 attempts and caught five of six targets for 65 yards in Monday night's 20-17 loss to the Kansas Chiefs. Most of his production came from a 41-yard reception before the end of the first half. The 29-year-old has been solid filling in […]

Daniel Jones Comes Up Short In Loss to Chiefs

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones completed 22-of-32 passes for 222 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception in Monday night's 20-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He also rushed five times for 12 yards. The 24-year-old threw a costly interception on his first passing attempt from the Giants' own 22-yard line. Jones was able […]

Sterling Shepard Injured Again Monday Night And Won't Return

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (quadriceps) suffered a quad injury at the end of the second quarter on Monday night against the Kansas City Chiefs and has been ruled out for the rest of the contest. Shepard has been battling a hamstring injury for most of the season, but it was his quad […]