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Justin Carter is PhD candidate in creative writing at the University of North Texas. He writes about the NFL, NBA, and the WNBA here on RotoBaller. If he's not watching those things, he's either teaching college English or watching NASCAR.
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Julius Randle Has Double-Double Against Nets
New York Knicks forward Julius Randle scored 14 points on 5-for-15 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds in Friday's loss to the Brooklyn Nets. He was 0-for-2 from deep and turned the ball over six times, so it wasn't a great night for Randle. This is likely what we'll see this year on a Knicks team... Read More
Allonzo Trier Scores 22 Off Bench
New York Knicks guard Allonzo Trier was moved out of the starting lineup for Friday's meeting with the Brooklyn Nets, but he responded by putting up a strong outing for the Knicks. Trier scored 22 points on 6-for-7 shooting, making three of his four attempts from long distance and adding in seven free throws. He... Read More
Darren Fells Could Be Worth Streaming
Houston Texans tight end Darren Fells has been decently involved in Houston's offense this year, though not so much so that he's been worthy of being a weekly fantasy start. But for owners in need of a tight end in Week 8, Fells has a juicy matchup with a Raiders team that's allowing the seventh-most... Read More
Keke Coutee Remains A Fringe Option
Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee scored a touchdown in Week 7, but it came off a pitch play near the goal line and shouldn't really be considered an indication of his season turning around. The second-year slot receiver has been a disappointment this season, with 13 catches for just 154 yards in six games.... Read More
Patrick Mahomes Won't Play In Week 8
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) will miss Kansas City's Week 8 meeting with the Green Bay Packers. This had been the expected situation since Mahomes injured his knee last Thursday, but his appearances at practice this week had introduced some hope into his ability to return to the field without missing a game.... Read More
O.J. Howard Ruled Out For Week 8
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard (hamstring) has been ruled out of Tampa's Week 8 meeting with the Tennessee Titans. With Howard out, Cameron Brate will work as the team's main tight end. The Titans allow the 10th-most points per game to opposing tight ends, but the Buccaneers have shown a reluctance to target... Read More
Kenny Stills Has Upside In Week 8
Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills is expected to operate as Houston's second outside receiver with Will Fuller (hamstring) sidelined. Against a Raiders Defense that allows the second-most fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers, Stills makes for an intriguing flex option. Last week, Stills returned from his own hamstring injury, playing 94 percent... Read More
DeAndre Hopkins Has Good Week 8 Matchup
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins broke out in Week 7, recording his first 100-yard game since Week 1. It was also his first time finding the end zone since Week 1, as the star receiver shook off a disappointing season. It's interesting to note that Hopkins' big day mostly came after Will Fuller (hamstring)... Read More
Duke Johnson Has Some Appeal In Week 8
Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson hasn't been heavily featured in 2019. While that shouldn't change too much against the Oakland Raiders in Week 8, Johnson does have some fantasy appeal in deeper leagues, as Oakland has allowed the 12th-most receptions to opposing running backs this season. Maybe Johnson gets more involved in the passing... Read More
Carlos Hyde Could Struggle Against Raiders
Houston Texans running back Carlos Hyde has had a better season than most expected, rushing for 4.2 yards per carry and three touchdowns so far while serving as Houston's main running down option. But the Oakland Raiders -- Houston's Week 8 opponent -- have allowed just three rushing scores to opposing backs all year and... Read More
Deshaun Watson Has Great Week 8 Matchup
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson threw a pair of interceptions in Week 7 against the Colts, but he's in line to bounce back in a big way on Sunday against an Oakland Raiders team that's allowing the second-most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks. Opposing passers have thrown 16 touchdowns and just three interceptions... Read More
Deandre Ayton Suspended 25 Games
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has been suspended 25 games by the NBA for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. The suspension will begin on Friday against the Nuggets, barring an appeal. The second-year center was set to have a strong offensive year for the Suns, but this will put a huge cramp in his fantasy... Read More
Ty Johnson (RB, DET) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: As I write this, it's Monday, October 21st, 2019, and we don't yet have an update on the knee injury that forced Kerryon Johnson from Sunday's game against the Vikings. But let's assume that Johnson will miss at least some time, as knee... Read More
DeVante Parker (WR, MIA) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Leagues ANALYSIS: So, Devante Parker caught another touchdown in Week 7, the third game in a row that the Dolphins wideout has found the end zone. And yet, he's owned in just 13 percent of fantasy leagues right now. Why? Well, the easy answer... Read More
Olabisi Johnson (WR, MIN) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Minnesota Vikings of recent times have been known for their reliance on exactly two wide receivers, with those two being Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen. They've struggled to get consistent -- or, at times, any -- production from their third or... Read More
The Tape Tells All - Chase Edmonds' Fantasy Analysis
Welcome to another edition of "The Tape Tells All," where I break down some film of an NFL's player performance and try to draw some fantasy football conclusions from that film. After a two-week absence because I was busy prepping RotoBaller for NBA season, I'm back to talk about football. This week, I'm looking at... Read More
Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 8
We're heading into Week 8 of the NFL season. By now, some of y'all are getting a good sense of where you're at fantasy-wise, if you're heading to the postseason or playing for fun or, in a dynasty league, building for the future. This look at wide receivers is for all of you. As we... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Draft Busts: Centers
A key part of doing a fantasy draft is avoiding players who find themselves in a bad situation. The wrong pick can completely tank your season. Today, let's talk about some potential busts at the center position. For whatever reason -- be it talent, opportunity, or some combination of those two things -- these are... Read More
Keelan Cole Catches Touchdown
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole caught a two-yard touchdown in Sunday's win over the Bengals, his only catch of the game. In fact, it was just Cole's second catch of the season, and Sunday's touchdown is very unlikely to matter much in the long or short term. Leave Cole on waivers. His past production... Read More
D.J. Chark Has Quiet Outing
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark caught three passes for 53 yards in Sunday's win over the Cincinnati Bengals. While the per play yards are good, Chark finished third on the team in targets. After looking like quarterback Gardner Minshew's top target lately, Sunday was a bit of a disappointment. Still, Chark's end zone connection... Read More
Chris Conley Has Surprising Performance In Week 7
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Chris Conley had a combined four catches for 73 yards between Weeks 3 and 6. He surpassed that yardage total in just one game on Sunday, catching three passes for 83 yards while being targeted eight times against the Bengals. That huge increase in targets -- he hadn't surpassed four targets... Read More
Dede Westbrook Has Strong Week 7 Game
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook had one of his best games of the 2019 season on Sunday against the Bengals, catching six passes for 103 yards and also adding 14 rushing yards on two carries. Westbrook's been a bit of a disappointment this year -- especially from a yardage perspective -- but on Sunday... Read More
Leonard Fournette Has Another Good Game
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette rushed 29 times for 131 yards in Sunday's win over the Cincinnati Bengals. He also added 14 receiving yards on two catches. It was another solid outing from Fournette, who has now topped 100 scrimmage yards in four straight games. Fournette looks like a solid RB1 at this point... Read More
Gardner Minshew Throws Touchdown Against Bengals
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew threw for 255 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Cincinnati Bengals. He was 15-for-32 throwing the ball and also added 48 rushing yards on nine carries. It wasn't an encouraging game for Minshew, especially with a completion percentage below 50 percent, but he got the job done.... Read More
Darren Fells Disappoints In Week 7
Houston Texans tight end Darren Fells has been a popular waiver pickup lately, but he struggled to make an impact in Sunday's loss to the Colts, catching two passes for 27 yards. Fells is a really boom-or-bust option, and while he should improve in Week 8 against the Raiders, he should still just be considered... Read More
Kenny Stills Has Big Game
Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills caught four passes for 105 yards in Sunday's loss to the Indianapolis Colts. With Will Fuller leaving early with a leg injury, Stills got to see an expanded role. If Fuller misses time, Stills can be a sneaky good play against the Raiders in Week 8. If Fuller plays,... Read More
DeAndre Hopkins Performs Like Old Self
The 2019 season hasn't been kind to Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, as he just hadn't been living up to his preseason hype as the league's top fantasy receiver. Week 7 was a reminder of what Hopkins can be though, as he caught nine passes for 106 yards and a late touchdown. Hopkins got... Read More
Keke Coutee Has Rushing Touchdown
Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee had a four-yard rushing touchdown in Sunday's loss to the Indianapolis Colts on an option play, but other than that he wasn't much of a factor. Coutee did catch three passes for 25 yards, but it's clear that he's basically a gadget option whose game-to-game production will continue to... Read More
Duke Johnson Isn't Huge Factor In Week 7
Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson wasn't a major piece of Houston's offense against the Colts in Week 7, though he did produce decent numbers on a per-play basis. Johnson had seven carries for 34 yards and caught two of his five targets for 22 yards. Johnson is a solid player, but the Texans haven't... Read More
Carlos Hyde Disappoints Against Colts
Houston Texans running back Carlos Hyde struggled on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, producing just 35 yards on 12 carries. Hyde had been improving lately as Houston's main back, but the Colts Defense was just too much him as he struggled to find any running room. Hyde's always going to be a back with an... Read More
