Saquon Barkley Remains RB1 Against Cowboys

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley will try and deliver an encore performance after his 128-yard, one-touchdown Week 1 game against the Jaguars in his NFL debut. Barkley was held down for much of the game against the Jaguars until he ripped off a 68-yard run for his first professional score. Barkley registered only […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Gets Better Matchup For Week 2

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will take on the Cowboys Sunday night in Dallas for Week 2. Beckham Jr. was fantastic in Week 1 despite a really tough matchup, catching 11 passes for 111 yards despite being covered by the Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Beckham Jr. should be unleashed against a Dallas […]

Eli Manning Looking For Revenge Against Cowboys

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning will look to put 2017 behind him when he takes on the division-rival Cowboys on Sunday night. The Giants offense struggled mightily against Dallas last season with Manning completing 60 of 84 passes for 448 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions, leading to only 13 combined points in two […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions

Week 1 is in the books (almost) so now we know exactly what to expect from every player for the rest of the season, right? At the very least, we've witnessed some performances that surprised even the most ardent fantasy football owners and it's never too early to take action to improve your roster. In […]

Week 2 Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

Week 1 was not a memorable opening week for NFL tight ends. While New England’s Rob Gronkowski got off to a great start (123 yards and a TD), other top tight ends were not as fortunate. Greg Olsen, Delanie Walker and David Njoku suffered injuries, Zach Ertz dropped passes like he was Amari Cooper, while Evan […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 2 Lightning Round

Oh, football Sundays, there’s nothing quite like you. The whirlwind of emotions leading to fist-pumping highs, as well as great defeats marked by injuries and others vulturing your points. In the interest of getting you the most timely information for your title matchups, consider this the waiver wire lightning round heading into Week 2. This […]

Ahead of the Game - College Devy Prospects to Watch (Week 2)

The first week of college football started the season off with a bang. Not only were there matchups with playoff implications, but there was excitement in several of the lower-profile games to make up for some of the lopsided wins in the showcase games. Week 2 isn't the best slate of games with only one […]

Don't Let Go - Players to Hold In Dynasty

When it comes to building rosters in dynasty leagues, it is all about youth first and foremost. Not so fast! Especially if you are in a win-now situation, veterans can be a key component to a winning roster. Some players flourish, even near the end of their careers, and while the easiest thing to do […]

Evan Engram Catches Only Two Passes In Loss To Jaguars

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram caught two passes for only 18 yards in the Giants loss to the Jaguars in Week 1. Engram enjoyed a rookie season in 2017 where he caught 66 passes for 740 yards and six touchdowns. He came into the 2018 season as a breakout fantasy candidate but those […]

Sterling Shepard Totals Five Receptions Against Jaguars

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard registered five receptions for 48 yards in the Giants 20-15 loss to the Jaguars. Shepard made some nifty catches along the sidelines and provided a solid option as Odell Beckham Jr. was cloaked with Jaguars defenders. Shepard has the talent to make some noise in fantasy circles this […]

Wayne Gallman Expects To Play Next Week

New York Giants running back Wayne Gallman (knee), who injured his knee in Week 1 against the Jaguars, said he will be ready to go in Week 2. Gallman had been working as rookie Saquon Barkley's backup before exiting. He had one carry for negative-one yard and two catches for nine yards before returning. Gallman […]

Saquon Barkley Dazzles With 68-Yard Touchdown

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley racked up 128 all-purpose yards and one touchdown in the Giants 20-15 loss to the Jaguars. It was tough sledding early for the highly-touted rookie until he ripped off an impressive 68-yard run for his first professional touchdown. He finished the game with 106 yards on 18 carries. […]

Eli Manning Can't Lead Comeback Against Jaguars

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning completed 23 of 37 passes for 224 yards and one interception in the Giants 20-15 loss to the Jaguars. Manning struggled, especially in the red zone, against a stout Jaguars defense and stuck mostly to the underneath passing game to move the chains. The team was able to draw […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Shines In Loss

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. caught 10 passes for 111 yards in the Giants 20-15 loss to the Jaguars. It was a busy afternoon for Beckham, who saw 15 targets in the game and set up several scoring drives by drawing pass interference penalties off of Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Beckham Jr. […]

Wayne Gallman Questionable To Return

New York Giants running back Wayne Gallman (knee) left the game early in Week 1 against the Jaguars and is questionable to return. Gallman had just one carry for negative-one yard and two catches for nine yards before leaving the game. Veteran Jonathan Stewart remains the primary backup to rookie Saquon Barkley.

Kyle Lauletta Inactive In Week 1

New York Giants rookie quarterback Kyle Lauletta is inactive in Week 1 against the Jaguars. The Giants chose to go with Alex Tanney over the rookie in the season opener as Eli Manning's backup. That could change as the season develops, though, as the Giants coaching staff has been high on Lauletta.

Week 1 Matchups Analysis - Fantasy Football Advice

It's here, it's finally here! The 2018 NFL season is upon us and that means so is fantasy football. We all know how important start/sit decisions are in fantasy, and I'm here to help. Unlike other articles that cover just a few players at each position, I am analyzing every player, for every game either […]

Week 1 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. If this is your first time reading me, then hi! Why should you care about me? Well, my finish as the ninth-most accurate […]

Week 1 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

We're back and it feels so good! Below are RotoBaller's Week 1 defense tiers and rankings, or which defenses to stream, start and target at the end of your 2018 drafts for Week 1 of the NFL and fantasy football season. Our tiered defense rankings are your guide to drafting defenses, making waiver wire pickups/adds to […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

Welcome to this first installment of the Waiver Wire weekly series for the 2018 fantasy football season. I know you're still giddy about your draft and perhaps you're still riding that high, but the waiver wire is now your draft room. We provide information on players that are owned in roughly 30% of Yahoo leagues […]

Week 1 Busts - Overvalued Players to Avoid In Fantasy Football

Football is finally, finally back. Since the NFL is the professional sports league with the longest off-season, the wait for the new season to come around feels like a lifetime. Sure, there are other sports to fill the void, but some of us just can't get into baseball, which is a completely valid thing to […]

Pass Rush vs QB Matchups to Watch (Week 1)

While the game has changed considerably over the years, one thing remains constant; the game is won and lost in the trenches. That bodes for fantasy football as well. The pass rush-quarterback matchup could be the difference between victory and defeat. The fantasy football season has officially begun. As you prepare your lineup for Sunday's […]

Week 1 DFS GPP Stacks for FanDuel and DraftKings

Hey there RotoBallers! After a long off-season, the big day is finally here as the NFL regular season Week 1 kicks off. You have probably already been tinkering with daily fantasy lineups since prices were released last month but there's always room for more combinations. Get those lineups set on Sunday morning, sit back, and […]

Monday Night Football Matchups and Starts/Sits (Week 1)

If I had even the slightest of onomatopoeia skills what you'd see here would be a textual rendition of the Monday Night Football theme song. I don't, though, so let's progress with the analysis instead. Since 2006, the NFL has graced us with a Monday Night Football doubleheader in Week 1 - a tradition which […]

Fantasy Football Weekend Warrior Show: Week 1 Preview Show

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. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. In this podcast you will hear about: […]

Hot Take NFL Podcast - Start/Sit Advice with Guest Joe Pollack

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni are joined by Joe Pollack to share their thoughts on week one NFL matchups and provide you with the best start/sit advice for who you should have in or out this week. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure […]

Week 1 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

It's Week 1 RotoBallers and today we're talking kickers. Kickers aren't the sexiest position, but they can help win you a week if their team's offense sputters in the red zone. With everyone looking to start their season strong, we're ranking the top 15 at the position to help you set your lineups. Greg "the Leg" […]

Olivier Vernon Officially Ruled Out

Updating a previous report, New York Giants defensive end Olivier Vernon (ankle) has officially been ruled out for Week 1 against the Jaguars. Vernon didn't practice all week and was never a realistic option to play while dealing with a high ankle sprain. He may be questionable for Week 2 as well. Without Vernon, the […]

Olivier Vernon Unlikely To Play In Week 1

New York Giants defensive end Olivier Vernon (ankle) didn't practice again on Friday and is highly unlikely to play in Week 1 against the Jaguars. Vernon is a fast healer, but he is dealing with a high ankle sprain and probably won't suit up this weekend. You can rule him out for IDP leagues and […]

Fantasy Football Pop Quiz - NFC East

There may be no more exciting division for fantasy football production than the NFC East. It's true today and it was true in 2017, though the headlines have changed slightly. The Dallas Cowboys looked like the favorite after handing over the reigns fully to Dak Prescott, the Washington Redskins were finally going to unleash Josh […]