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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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DeAndre Hopkins Scores Against Denver
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins caught touchdown in Sunday's loss to the Denver Broncos, finishing with seven catches for 120 yards while also adding a 12-yard run to the mix. He was targeted 13 times after not getting double-digit targets in the last two games. With Will Fuller (hamstring) out, Hopkins once again was... Read More
Carlos Hyde Has Fine Day
Houston Texans running back Carlos Hyde had 14 carries for 73 yards in Sunday's loss to the Denver Broncos. He also caught two passes for five yards. Hyde bounced back from his worst game of the year to put up a solid stat line, and while his upside remains limited, it was encouraging to see... Read More
Deshaun Watson Somehow Has Strong Fantasy Day
The Houston Texans were embarrassed on Sunday by the Denver Broncos, but quarterback Deshaun Watson somehow managed to salvage his fantasy day thanks to his legs. Watson finished the game 28-for-50 throwing the ball for 292 yards, a touchdown, and a pair of interceptions. He also added two rushing scores on six carries, finishing with... Read More
Ben McLemore (SG, HOU) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 11% of leagues ANALYSIS: Ben McLemore? Ben McLemore! I thought McLemore's whole NBA career was over after he played just 19 games for the Kings last year, but he's been revitalized with the Rockets this season. McLemore's seen an increase in minutes over the last four games,... Read More
Cedi Osman (SF/PF, CLE) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of leagues ANALYSIS: Cleveland Cavaliers third-year forward Cedi Osman has been playing some strong basketball lately. While he struggled on Saturday night, the five game stretch before that saw Osman play 31.5 minutes per night with averages of 14.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.6 steals... Read More
De'Anthony Melton (PG/SG, MEM) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 11% of leagues ANALYSIS: When the Rockets traded De'Anthony Melton to the Suns last year, I -- a Rockets fan -- was upset. And when the Suns traded Melton before this season to the Grizzlies, I -- a Melton fan -- was upset. Memphis was a bad... Read More
Titans Discussing Ryan Tannehill Contract Extension
The Tennessee Titans are reportedly discussing a contract extension for quarterback Ryan Tannehill. Since taking over for Marcus Mariota as the team's starting passer in Week 7, Tannehill has been putting up solid numbers, with 12 touchdown passes and three interceptions while completing 71.9 percent of his passes. He's also rushed for three scores. Tannehill... Read More
Todd Gurley Expected To See Full Workload To Close Season
The Los Angeles Rams plan to unleash running back Todd Gurley over the last four weeks of the season, giving him a full workload as the team tries to bolster their chances of making the postseason. Gurley's played two games this year with a snap rate of 90 percent or better, though his yardage and... Read More
Chris Conley Remains Solid, Low-Upside Option
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Chris Conley has been incredibly consistent over the past three games, so if you need a fantasy wide receiver who'll catch four passes for 50 yards, Conley's the guy for you. He doesn't have tremendous upside and has just two touchdown receptions on the year, but his current role with the... Read More
D.J. Chark Should Trend Up After Quarterback Change
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark has seen his role in the Jaguars offense fade some lately, but with rookie Gardner Minshew back at quarterback, Chark's in a good spot to get back to the level he was at early in the season. Chark averages more yards per reception with Minshew at quarterback and caught... Read More
Dede Westbrook Is Boring Option In Week 14
Don't let his touchdown reception last week fool you; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook has had limited upside all season and while he's unlikely to bottom out like he did in Gardner Minshew's first game as quarterback for the Jags, he's not a great option in Minshew's return to the starting role. Westbrook's targets... Read More
Leonard Fournette Is Strong Option Against Chargers
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette should be in line for a solid performance in Sunday's meeting with the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers allow the ninth-most PPR points to opposing running backs, and while in years past that PPR part of the equation wouldn't mean much to Fournette, he's been targeted 23 times in... Read More
Gardner Minshew Faces Tough Matchup In Week 14
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew is the starter again, but his first start since reclaiming that role comes in a bad situation. The Jags play the Chargers, who've allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points to opposing passers this season. The safest bet for you in a season-long fantasy league is to do what you can to... Read More
Darren Fells Is Touchdown Dependent Option, Again
Houston Texans tight end Darren Fells caught another touchdown last week. He also finished with two catches for 23 yards, his fourth game in a row with two or fewer catches. It's clear that Fells has a very defined role in this offense: quarterback Deshaun Watson will look for him near the goal line or... Read More
Kenny Stills Remains A Risky Fantasy Option
Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills caught his first touchdown since Week 1 in last week's meeting with New England, but his inconsistent role means you're unlikely to get much out of him in Week 14 against Denver. If Will Fuller (hamstring) misses the game, Stills has value, but it's worth noting that Stills has... Read More
Will Fuller Is Risky Play In Week 14
Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (hamstring) isn't even a guarantee to suit up against Denver in Week 14, but if he does, he faces a Broncos Defense that's allowing the fifth-fewest fantasy points to opposing wide receivers. Fuller played 75 percent of Houston's snaps last week, but had just one catch for eight yards.... Read More
DeAndre Hopkins Faces Difficult Test
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins faces a tough one on Sunday, as Houston faces a Broncos team that allows the fifth-fewest fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers. Add in that Hopkins has been targeted eight times in each of the last two games after a five-game stretch with double-digit targets and you... Read More
Duke Johnson's Role Should Expand In Week 14
Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson saw his most targets and tied for his most carries of the season against the Patriots in Week 13 while playing a season-high 67 percent of offensive snaps, a sign that the pass-catching back might be moving towards a larger role in this offense. That gives him some intriguing... Read More
Carlos Hyde Could Be In Trouble Against Denver
Houston Texans running back Carlos Hyde is coming his worst performance of the season, a 10-carry, 17-yard outing against a strong Patriots Defense. Now, he's about to face a Broncos Defense that's allowing the eighth-fewest yards per carry to opposing running backs, which is bad news for Hyde, who's shown a tendency to struggle at... Read More
Deshaun Watson Still A QB1 Despite Bad Matchup
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is currently the fantasy QB4, and while his opponent this Sunday -- the Denver Broncos -- are allowing the fourth-fewest fantasy points to opposing passers this season, you've still got to trust Watson and deploy him as your starting fantasy quarterback. He's coming off a strong performance against New England's... Read More
The Tape Tells All - Derrius Guice Fantasy Outlook
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. This week, I'm looking at Washington running back Derrius Guice, who's finally healthy and finally getting a chance to show why people were so... Read More
Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 14
It's fantasy football playoff time! While most people have their receiving corps set by now, injuries or ineffectiveness can strike at any point in the year, so sometimes it's good to be proactive when trying to find guys who can help you during these upcoming fantasy playoffs. With that said, let's look at some wide... Read More
Darren Fells Catches Touchdown In Week 13
Houston Texans tight end Darren Fells caught another touchdown in Week 13, continuing his trend of finding the end zone despite his low overall volume. Fells caught two passes for 23 yards in this one, and in 12 games he's now caught two or fewer passes nine times. But Fells has had a nose for... Read More
Kenny Stills Catches Touchdown Against Pats
Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills caught three passes for 61 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the New England Patriots. His four targets were double that of Houston's usual No. 2 receiver, Will Fuller, though it's hard to imagine that being a trend that continues. Stills should still be treated as a... Read More
Carlos Hyde Has Rough Outing
Houston Texans running back Carlos Hyde just couldn't do anything on Sunday against the Patriots, producing just 17 rushing yards on 10 carries. Hyde also added a five-yard reception. New England's got a great rushing defense, so we weren't expecting much from Hyde anyways, but his numbers still somehow fell below those already low expectations.... Read More
Duke Johnson Grabs Receiving Touchdown
Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson had five catches for 54 yards and a score in Sunday's win over the New England Patriots. He also had nine carries for a team-high 36 rushing yards. Houston couldn't find room on the ground, but moved the ball at will through the air, which benefited Johnson. He's still... Read More
Will Fuller Has Touchdown Called Back
Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller had a 35-yard touchdown called back after the ball came out on his third step in Sunday night's win over the New England Patriots. With that score erased, Fuller's final line was dismal for fantasy owners who hoped he'd be able to continue his recent high level of play,... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Risers and Fallers: Week 6
Welcome to the fantasy basketball risers and fallers column, a weekly look at a few players whose stock is rising and a few who've been struggling with some analysis of why that's been the case. As always, this doesn't mean you need to drop these players who are struggling, but this could be a useful piece... Read More
The Fantasy Basketball Drop List: Week 6
Happy Friday after Thanksgiving. Take a break from buying discount televisions and read some of our fantasy basketball advice today! Here's our weekly fantasy basketball drop list, a look at players who are can be dropped in some or all formats. Every Friday, we'll look at why it's fine to move on from certain players... Read More
D.J. Chark Mostly Held In Check
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark didn't catch a pass in the first half of Sunday's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but he did manage to grab two passes for 47 yards in the second half once the Jags replaced Nick Foles with Gardner Minshew. Chark's best success this year has come with Minshew... Read More
