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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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Another Decent Day For Chris Conley
In what's becoming a familiar story, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Chris Conley had four catches for 57 yards in Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay. It was the third game in a row where Conley's finished with somewhere between 49 and 58 yards, and he's looking more and more like the kind of receiver who's able... Read More
Dede Westbrook Catches Touchdown In Week 13
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook had five catches for 60 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was targeted eight times. Westbrook is starting to re-assert himself as Jacksonville's number-one receiver, and with Gardner Minshew likely taking back over at quarterback and boosting this offense, Westbrook is back... Read More
Leonard Fournette Catches Nine Passes
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette struggled to get things going on the ground in Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay, but his passing-game involvement helped him to a solid fantasy day. Fournette's 14 carries resulted in just 38 yards, but he added nine catches on a team-high 11 targets to finish with 53 receiving yards.... Read More
Gardner Minshew Throws Touchdown In Relief
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew replaced starter Nick Foles at the half after Foles got off to a rough start. In the half, Minshew was 16-for-27 for 147 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. He also added eight rushing yards on two carries. It was a fine half for Minshew, though the Buccaneers Defense has... Read More
Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG/SF, DAL) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In All Leagues OWNED IN: 39% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Dallas Mavericks are the NBA's biggest surprise, and one of the biggest surprises in Dallas has been the emergence of Tim Hardaway Jr. as the team's third best player. Is that sustainable? Probably not. Is he worth a roster spot for now... Read More
Kyler Murray Will Start Against Rams
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (hamstring) will start on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. Murray's fantasy numbers have been strong during his rookie campaign and over the last few games he's been increasing his efficiency in the passing game while running less, so the impact of a hamstring issue on his foot speed shouldn't... Read More
Chargers Could Bench Philip Rivers
The Los Angeles Chargers are reportedly considering benching quarterback Philip Rivers if he continues his current level of play. With a solid backup quarterback waiting in the wings in Tyrod Taylor, the Chargers could choose to see if Taylor's got what it takes to be the team's 2020 starter. Taylor's done a good job during... Read More
Zach Ertz Active In Week 13
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (hamstring) is active for Sunday's meeting with the Miami Dolphins. Playing against this Dolphins Defense, Ertz is a must-start fantasy option, even with the potential downside associated with hamstring injuries. You've got to take the risk, because the upside against Miami is just too great to not play Ertz.... Read More
Demaryius Thomas Active For Week 13
New York Jets wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (hamstring) will play against the Bengals in Week 13. This is a good matchup for the Jets, but Thomas still has a very low floor in an offense that has plenty of receiving options for Sam Darnold to throw to. Consider him a fantasy WR4 or WR5 this... Read More
Jarrett Culver (SG/SF, MIN) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of leagues ANALYSIS: Jarrett Culver was one of my favorite rookies heading into the season, but his first NBA campaign got off to a fairly slow start. That's changed recently though, and Culver's getting chances to show he can succeed. Culver's started eight games this year,... Read More
Matt Breida Out Against Ravens
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (ankle) won't play against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 13. That leaves the bulk of the rushing carries to Tevin Coleman, with Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson getting sprinkled in. It's not a great matchup for Coleman, but he remains a must-start fantasy option as long as Breida... Read More
Marquese Chriss (PF/C, GSW) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of leagues ANALYSIS: Marquese Chriss has gone from draft bust to rotation piece, albeit on this terrible Golden State Warriors team. Over the past couple of weeks, Chriss has basically been good for 10 points and five rebounds most nights, with a good number of assists,... Read More
Bismack Biyombo (C, CHA) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of leagues ANALYSIS: You may have missed the train to pick up Biyombo and have him be relevant in shallower leagues now that Cody Zeller is due to return, but don't let Saturday's stinker against the Bucks (no points and two rebounds in 10 minutes) make... Read More
Darren Fells Remains Touchdown-Dependent
Houston Texans tight end Darren Fells has caught just a single pass in each of the last three games, and his fantasy value at this point is entirely dependent on if he can catch a touchdown. While the Patriots have done worse at defending tight ends than at wide receivers, that's still only resulted in... Read More
Kenny Stills Is Off Fantasy Radar In Week 13
Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills shouldn't be considered when putting together your fantasy lineups in Week 13. Coming off a one-catch effort against the Colts, Stills is the third receiver on a team that funnels passes to their top two guys, and he has a horrible matchup against the NFL's best defense, the New... Read More
Will Fuller Is Boom/Bust Play In Week 13
Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (hamstring) may not even play Sunday night against the New England Patriots. If he does suit up, he's a huge risk against a Patriots Defense that's allowing the fewest fantasy points to opposing wide receivers this year. Fuller's speed always makes him a threat to take one to the... Read More
DeAndre Hopkins A Must-Start Against Patriots
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has caught either 80 yards or a touchdown in five consecutive games and is one of the best wideouts in the NFL. The New England Patriots Defense allows the fewest fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers. Something has to give this week, and while it's likely to... Read More
Duke Johnson Has Little Upside In Week 13
Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson has been a non-factor over the past couple of games, and while the game script could favor him over starting running back Carlos Hyde in Week 13 against the Patriots, New England's defense is too good for you to trust Johnson in your fantasy lineup. He's had just 12... Read More
Carlos Hyde Is Risky Week 13 Start
Houston Texans running back Carlos Hyde has just one touchdown in his last five games, and there's no reason to think he finds the end zone on Sunday against a Patriots Defense that's allowed just one rushing score to an opposing running back all year. Consider Hyde an extremely risky play this week, someone whose... Read More
Deshaun Watson Has Terrible Week 13 Matchup
While Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is a weekly QB1 option, you might be tempted to sit him on Sunday when the Texans face the league's best defense, the New England Patriots. No team allows fewer fantasy points per game to opposing passers, and on the year QBs have thrown four touchdowns and 20 interceptions... Read More
Chris Conley A Deep League Option
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Chris Conley has been seeing a good number of targets lately, though he's struggled to do much with those targets over the past few weeks. Still, he's worth a look in deep leagues in Week 13 against one of the NFL's worst pass defenses, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Don't go into... Read More
D.J. Chark Has Upside In Week 13
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark has been the big-play guy for the Jags this year, and while he was held to five catches for 38 yards against the Titans, he should still be treated as a WR2 against the Buccaneers in Week 13. Tampa has allowed the second-most touchdown receptions to opposing wide receivers... Read More
Dede Westbrook Is On The Upswing
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook had his most receptions of the year in Week 12, and with Nick Foles back at quarterback he should continue to see his usage increase. The Buccaneers struggle against the pass, so feel comfortable deploying Westbrook as a PPR flex option this week. He's still not going to be... Read More
Leonard Fournette Has Surprisingly Tough Matchup
You wouldn't usually associate Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defense and good together, but this season the Bucs have allowed the third-fewest PPR points to opposing running backs. That puts Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette in a tough spot on Sunday. His volume should allow him to finish with solid numbers and his newfound usage as a... Read More
Nick Foles Has Great Week 13 Matchup
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles faces a Tampa Bay Buccaneers team in Week 13 that's allowing the second-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks this season, setting Foles up for what should be a solid fantasy outing. Since returning to the team after recovering from a broken collarbone, Foles has thrown 95 passes in two games,... Read More
The Tape Tells All - The Seahawks Running Backs 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. This week, I'm looking at the Seattle Seahawks and their backfield. Chris Carson has been the unquestioned starter all year, but his fumbling issues... Read More
Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 13
Week 13 is upon us, and for many of us that means the last chance to make it into the playoffs is upon us. For others who play in leagues with multi-week playoff matchups, the postseason is here. Whatever situation you're in, it's an important time for fantasy owners. The importance of the waiver wire... Read More
Cole Beasley (WR, BUF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of Leagues ANALYSIS: I'm tired of writing about Cole Beasley. The Buffalo Bills slot receiver remains under 30 percent owned for some reason despite his strong recent play. Beasley's been a big part of Buffalo's short passing game, and his target share plus his... Read More
Mecole Hardman (WR, KC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill should play in Week 13 against the Raiders, though hamstring injuries are tricky. If Hill's out, Hardman should step into a bigger role and have a chance to produce. In the first five games of the season,... Read More
Jakobi Meyers (WR, NE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Sure, N'Keal Harry had the only touchdown on Sunday for the Patriots, but it was another little-owned receiver who had the most interesting day. Meyers was targeted nine times against Dallas, catching four of those for 74 yards on a day where... Read More
