RADIO
About Andersen Pickard - RotoBaller
Andersen covers MLB, the NFL, and fantasy sports for various outlets. You can find him playing baseball, constantly updating his fantasy rosters, talking to friends and family about sports, or watching sports highlights on YouTube until midnight. Zach Wilson, Antonio Gibson, and Austin Ekeler truther. Younghoe Koo for HOF.
Follow
Andersen Pickard - RotoBaller has written 667 articles so far, you can find them below.
Laviska Shenault Jr. Inactive In Week 1
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. is a healthy scratch for Week 1 versus the Cleveland Browns. Acquired from the Jacksonville Jaguars in August, Shenault presumably didn't have enough time to get up to speed between the trade and now. Even if Shenault is active next week, he doesn't have much fantasy appeal. DJ... Read More
Danny Gray Inactive For Season Opener
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Danny Gray is a healthy inactive for Week 1 versus the Chicago Bears. He joins tight end George Kittle and running back Tyrion Davis-Price on the list of skill position players who won't suit up for the contest. Gray had an impressive summer, headlined by a 99-yard performance in... Read More
Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 1 Updates for Christian McCaffrey, J.K. Dobbins, Elijah Mitchell, Chase Edmonds
Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 1, as of September 10th. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 1 including Christian McCaffrey, Chase Edmonds, Elijah Mitchell, J.K. Dobbins, and more. The fantasy football season may be just getting underway,... Read More
Tom Brady Expected To Retire After This Season
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is expected to play his final season of football in 2022, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. Brady retired and then unretired this past offseason, and spending one more year in the NFL would allow him to achieve his goal of playing until he is 45 years old. "He has... Read More
Lamar Jackson Turns Down $290 Million Offer
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson recently declined a massive six-year, $290 million contract that included $133 million fully guaranteed at signing, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen. Jackson would have received $48.3 million per year, but he did not want to agree to a deal that was not fully guaranteed. While the extension did include more... Read More
J.C. Jackson Could Miss Two Games
Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson, listed as questionable following ankle surgery, is not expected to play against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Schefter also notes that the Chargers have a short week on deck, so Jackson could miss Thursday Night Football versus the Kansas City Chiefs,... Read More
Is Irv Smith Jr. Healthy or Injured? Should I Start Smith for Week 1 Fantasy Football?
Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. (thumb) was drafted back in 2019 but hasn't quite emerged as a fantasy contributor due to his position on the depth chart, as well as injuries. He finished as a low-end TE2 while operating behind Kyle Rudolph in 2020, catching 30 passes for 365 yards and five scores,... Read More
J.J. Watt Not Expected To Play In Week 1
Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (calf) is not expected to play in Week 1 versus the Kansas City Chiefs, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. He had been listed as questionable, but the Cardinals don't want to risk further injury with a long season ahead. Michael Dogbe, the No. 2 defensive end on Arizona's... Read More
Allen Lazard Not Expected To Play Sunday
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (ankle) is not expected to play during Sunday's season opener against the Minnesota Vikings, tweets Tom Pelissero of NFL.com. This news was widely expected after the Packers listed Lazard as doubtful on their final injury report. With Davante Adams and Marquez Valdes-Scantling out of town, Lazard is viewed... Read More
Jakobi Meyers Expected To Play In Week 1
New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (leg) is expected to play in Week 1 despite being listed as questionable, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. Meyers was limited in practice all week and will now be active for the season opener in Miami. Although Meyers faces new competition in the form of DeVante Parker, there's... Read More
Brian Robinson Targeting Week 5 Return
Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson, who was shot twice in the leg during a robbery attempt in August, has a "realistic chance" to return in Week 5, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. He is currently on the Non-Football Injury List, which means that he is ineligible to return any sooner than Week 5.... Read More
Is Deebo Samuel Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Outlook and Injury Update
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel took the NFL by storm last season, racking up 1,405 receiving yards, 365 rushing yards, and 14 total touchdowns. He was truly a dual-threat star, emerging as one of the league's most versatile players. Samuel was a league-winner in fantasy football last season and is surely looking to... Read More
Zach Ertz Expected To Play In Week 1
Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (calf) is expected to be active for Sunday's game despite being listed as questionable, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Ertz did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday, then returned in a limited fashion on Friday. His absence for most of the week is slightly concerning, but it's also possible... Read More
Chris Godwin Could Play On Snap Count Sunday
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) is expected to be active on Sunday as he makes a quick return from last season's ACL tear, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. There is a very real possibility that Godwin could be on a snap count for the season opener. Without playing a full slate... Read More
Michael Thomas Expected To Be Active In Week 1
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) is expected to be active for the team's Week 1 contest against the Atlanta Falcons, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Thomas was limited in all three practices this past week and officially sports a "questionable" designation heading into Sunday morning. Although there's no denying that Thomas... Read More
Drake London Expected To Play In Week 1
Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver Drake London (knee) is expected to be active on Sunday. He'll make his NFL debut against the New Orleans Saints. The USC product has a tricky matchup on tap in the form of Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore, which puts a cap on his upside and limits him to the low-end... Read More
Is James Robinson Healthy or Injured? Should I Start Robinson for Week 1 Fantasy Football?
Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson emerged as a talented rookie in 2020 and continued to impress in 2021 before suffering an Achilles injury. The issue shut down Robinson for the end of the 2021 campaign and also hindered his rainy camp availability this summer. Now, with Week 1 underway, fantasy managers will want to... Read More
Is Logan Thomas Healthy or Injured? Should I Start Thomas for Week 1 Fantasy Football?
Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas is looking to bounce back in 2022 after he was hampered by injuries last season. When all was said and done, the quarterback-turned-tight end produced 18 catches, 196 yards, and three touchdowns through just six games. Of course, the year prior, he played in 16 games, totaling 72 catches,... Read More
AJ Dillon Hopes To Change Perceptions
Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon is hoping to change the perception that he isn't a strong receiving option. Teammate Aaron Jones explained that he asked Dillon why there was a narrative that he couldn't catch passes, to which the Boston College product responded, "Because they just didn't throw it to me." Dillon was... Read More
Mason Rudolph Wanted More First-Team Reps
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph made it clear that he wanted to take more first-team reps in the preseason. "I think it's kind of in the rearview mirror now. would've liked to have had more first-team reps, but decisions are made. I'm moving forward." For context, the Steelers favored starter Mitch Trubisky in camp and... Read More
Jake Ferguson Praised By Head Coach
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy offered praise for tight end Jake Ferguson, explaining that the rookie is "definitely exactly what his profile was when he drafted him. He's what we need, too." This report aligns with recent speculation that the Cowboys could run plenty of 12 personnel this coming season, which would allow for... Read More
Cam Akers Needs To Maximize Opportunities
Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers needs to maximize opportunities when he checks into future games, head coach Sean McVay told members of the media. Akers struggled in the first game of the NFL season on Thursday, producing just three carries for zero yards on an 18 percent snap share. On the other hand,... Read More
K.J. Hamler Questionable For Week 1
Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler (knee, hip) was limited on practice Saturday and is officially listed as questionable heading into Monday Night Football versus the Seattle Seahawks. Hamler missed most of 2021 with a torn ACL but caught 30 passes for 381 yards and three touchdowns the year prior. As the No. 3 receiver... Read More
Cedrick Wilson Jr. - Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Cedrick Wilson will operate as the team's No. 3 option behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle in Week 1. The former Dallas Cowboy turned in 45 catches for 602 yards and six touchdowns in 2021, and he also had value in the rushing attack and on special teams. Wilson finished as... Read More
Raheem Mostert - Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football
Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert is gearing up for Sunday's season opener against the New England Patriots. The veteran back is set to make his Dolphins debut as the No. 2 option behind Chase Edmonds. Even though Mostert won't draw the start in Week 1, he has upside as a veteran presence in a... Read More
Jason Sanders - Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football
Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders has plenty of fantasy appeal heading into Week 1 against the New England Patriots. A kicker's success is rooted in his talent, the dominance of his team's offense, and the weather conditions. While the Dolphins don't play in a dome, the weather in South Beach will be calm on Sunday... Read More
Dolphins Defense - Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football
The Miami Dolphins defense has decent fantasy appeal heading into their Week 1 contest against the New England Patriots. PFF graded Miami's defense sixth in the NFL last season, and the unit has the potential to succeed against the Patriots. Mac Jones remains interception-prone, and although New England should put up enough points to keep... Read More
Mike Gesicki - Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football
Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki heads into the 2022 season with a clear grasp of the No. 1 position on the depth chart. He totaled 73 catches, 780 yards, and two touchdowns last season before the Dolphins franchise tagged him. Now, he is widely viewed as a low-end TE1 entering 2022, having seen his... Read More
Tyreek Hill - Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is gearing up to make his debut with his new team this coming Sunday. As Miami plays host to the New England Patriots, Hill has immediate WR1 potential. The ex-Chiefs speedster has developed a strong rapport with Tua Tagovailoa throughout training camp and will be going up against a... Read More
Fantasy Football Injury Roundup For NFL RBs: Week 1 Updates for Kenneth Walker, James Robinson, J.K. Dobbins, Leonard Fournette
Below you will find our fantasy football injuries roundup for running backs as of September 7th, coming out of the final weekend of the preseason. There have been new developments surrounding the injury statuses of various NFL running backs, including J.K. Dobbins, James Robinson, and Ty Montgomery. The fantasy football season may be young, but... Read More
