
Snap Count and Usage Analysis from Week 5
Snap counts are not the be-all-end-all for fantasy production but they paint a clear picture with the necessary context. Every snap is an opportunity for a player to make his presence felt and if their snaps go up or down, you get an idea of what the team thinks of their skill set. A running […]

Daniel Jones Won't Practice Wednesday
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (concussion) won't practice or be on the field on Wednesday, but head coach Joe Judge said that he is "on track with everything." If everything progresses this week, it's possible that Jones will be cleared to play in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Rams. The 24-year-old took a […]

Key Fantasy Football Data from Week 5
Another week gone and now we are really into the thick of it. We are deep enough into the season now for your team's playoffs hope to be dashed already, but since you're here I'm assuming that doesn't apply to you. We are really seeing the injuries pile up now and the waiver wire is […]

Surprise Fantasy Football Studs, Duds - Real or Mirage?
Week 5 of the NFL season is now in the books and as expected Justin Herbert, Lamar Jackson, Tom Brady, Josh Allen and Dak Prescott finished as QB1's. On the unexpected side of things Davis Mills shocked the world and threw for three touchdowns against the Patriots to finish as QB-6 and Jameis Winston carved up Washington for four […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 6
We're officially more than a quarter of the way through the 2021 NFL season. We now have over five weeks of data to analyze that will help us manage our fantasy teams during the next quarter of the season. As I always say, things change from week to week, but more data points are always […]

Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Week 6
Each week at RotoBaller we provide you with various fantasy football waiver wire articles to help you decide which free agent players to pickup off waivers. Our amazing team of analysts here whip them up as early in the week as possible, and update them as more news is announced. To kick things off each […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds
Unfortunately, the injury bug has come back to bite some big-name running backs. If you managed to add Alexander Mattison a couple weeks ago or Damien Williams last week and roll with them in your lineup, you were a happy GM in Week 5. Will replacements for Saquon Barkley and Clyde Edwards-Helaire be similarly productive […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Week 6 Targets
Joining our famous waiver wire pickups list, and our weekly waiver wire columns by position, this column focuses on suggested waiver wire bidding percentages for fantasy football owners in leagues using a Free Agent Acquisition Budget (FAAB). Week 5 produced several huge performances (shoutout to LAC-CLE) while also yielding some key injuries. Those with Saquon […]

Michael Florio's Week 6 Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds
Week 5 was at least the second week this season where injuries were the big story in the fantasy football community. There were a number of big name players that suffered injuries, meaning there is a lot of talent on the waiver wire, even in those deeper leagues. This is a week to be aggressive […]

The Cut List – Who To Drop for Week 6?
Week 6 brings with it the beginning of the bye week season and with the injury bug starting to hit teams all over the place, fantasy managers in all league sizes are going to be pondering several difficult choices. Our first set of byes will leave teams without Deebo Samuel, Alvin Kamara, Kyle Pitts and […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 6
After five weeks of the regular season, some of you have been able to embrace the numbers that have been assembled by the running backs that are contained on your rosters. Unfortunately, an increasing number of fantasy managers have encountered injuries, while others have contended with disappointing output due to a collection of unexpected developments. The […]

Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 6
Another week of NFL action is behind us. The waiver wire hasn't been kind to us this season – will that change this week? Below, you'll find some wideouts that you should be targeting on the waiver wire ahead of Week 6. Not all options are the same. Some players may be better in PPR […]

Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 6
Fantasy football managers’ worst fear of the year is here – the start of the dreaded bye weeks. The tight end position was already causing problems for fantasy footballers due to the injuries of Tampa Bay’s Rob Gronkowski and San Francisco’s George Kittle. Now four teams will be on bye this week, including the Atlanta […]

Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 6
Week 6 marked the last week with a full complement of games before bye weeks start coming into effect. Thankfully, we had a bunch of excellent offensive performances out of the quarterback position before having to start paying attention to waiver-wire streamers. Tom Brady led the way in Week 5 with 411 passing yards and […]

IDP Leagues - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6
Like clockwork, every NFL season brings a new set of players who disappoint for weeks on end, only to explode on your bench. The most impatient of fantasy managers will likely rage drop these tortoise-type players. That’s why countless fantasy teams saw Myles Gaskin, Chase Claypool, and Kadarius Toney gorge their fantasy benches with points […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 6 Lightning Round
Week 5 brought some key injuries and wild shootouts, which means we've got plenty of waiver fallout to sort through. Catch your breath, assess your team's needs, and break out the budget tracker. It's time for the waiver wire lightning round heading into Week 6. This column is published early every week and then updated on […]

Evan Engram (TE, NYG) - Fantasy Football Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 31% of Leagues ANALYSIS: How amazing is it that the Giants' offense is losing players left and right, but Engram is one of the few healthy guys standing upright? He was able to put up a season-high four catches for 55 yards against Dallas and should […]

Kadarius Toney Expects To Play In Week 6
New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (ankle) says he expects to practice this week and be available for the team's Week 6 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams. Toney had a breakout performance against the Dallas Cowboys, catching 10 passes for 189 yards. He could once again be in for a huge role as […]

Video: Waiver Wire Wide Receivers - Fantasy Football Week 6
Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discusses the 2021 fantasy football season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis as he discuses the fantasy football season by breaking down the waiver wire for each position. Today he takes a look at some wide receivers to consider adding off the waiver wire. Be sure to also […]

Kadarius Toney Unlikely To Be Suspended
New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (leg) reportedly will not be suspended after being ejected for throwing a punch at Dallas Cowboys defensive back Damontae Kazee in Sunday's 44-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, he will be evaluated for a fine. Toney is expected to undergo […]

Saquon Barkley Reportedly Out 2-4 Weeks
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) reportedly will miss 2-to-4 weeks with a low-ankle sprain. He was carted off to the locker room after injuring his ankle in the first half of Sunday's 44-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Giants star running back will […]

Mike Glennon Throws One TD and Two Picks In Relief
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon completed 16-of-25 passes for 196 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions during Sunday's 44-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Giants starting QB Daniel Jones (concussion) exited Sunday's game early with a concussion. Glennon came in relief and threw one touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's loss. The 31-year-old connected […]

Evan Engram Targeted Four Times In Week 5 Loss
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram caught all four of his targets for 55 yards in Sunday's 44-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. He was second on the team with four receptions after rookie WR Kadarius Toney (10-189) and receiving yards 55 in Sunday's loss. Injuries ravished the Giants on the offensive side of […]

Devontae Booker Scores Twice In Week 5 Loss
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker rushed for 42 yards on 16 attempts and a touchdown while catching 3-of-4 targets for 16 yards and a score in Sunday's 44-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Giants star RB Saquon Barkley (ankle) exited Sunday's game early with a low-ankle sprain and did not return. Booker entered […]

Kenny Golladay Dealing With A Hyperextended Knee
New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (knee) didn't return to the Week 5 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The veteran reported that he hyperextended his knee during the first quarter after colliding with Trevon Diggs. While he stayed in the game for a bit longer, he subsequently exited after things got worse. Nonetheless, this […]

Kadarius Toney Possibly Injured After Premature Week 5 Exit
New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (leg) had an eventful performance during the Week 5 loss to the Cowboys. After Kenny Golladay (knee) and Saquon Barkley (ankle) exited the outing and did not return, the former Florida Gator stepped up his game to go on and finish with 189 yards off 10 catches (13 […]

Saquon Barkley Spotted With A Boot After Week 5
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) prematurely left Sunday's matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. He did not return. Even worse, he was spotted wearing a boot while needing the assistance of crutches after the game. Head coach Joe Judge was unable to provide an update or the results of subsequent x-rays following his […]

Kadarius Toney Ejected Against Cowboys
New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney was booted from Sunday's matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. With the game out of hand, tempers flared, resulting in a subsequent ejection for the rookie after throwing a punch during a post-play scuffle. Before his early exit, Toney was having a career outing and stepped up after Daniel […]

Daniel Jones Out For The Remainder Of Week 5
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys. The 24-year-old took a nasty shot inside the red zone during the divisional showdown, and he was subsequently assisted back to the locker room. Before succumbing to the injury, Jones threw 98 yards on 5-for-13 […]

Kenny Golladay Out For The Remainder Of Week 5
New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of the Week 5 matchup against the Cowboys. It isn't good news for the team, mainly since Saquon Barkley (ankle) and Daniel Jones (concussion) both sustained injuries as well during the game. Darius Slayton (hamstring) and Sterling Shepard (hamstring) also […]