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Booms and Busts - Fantasy Football Starts and Sits for Week 1 Lineups (2025)
Week 1 of the 2025 season is finally here, and so is our fantasy football Booms and Busts article for Week 1! The 2025 NFL season has officially started. It feels just like yesterday we were watching the Philadelphia Eagles hoist their second Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. […]
Dave VentrescaQuarterback Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1 (2025)
With the first two games of the 2025 NFL season complete, we now fully turn our attention to the first Sunday slate of the year. A total of 13 games are scheduled to take place this Sunday. There are some great matchups on tap, and it should be a fun weekend of football. Speaking of […]
Dave VentrescaShould I Start Kyle Williams, Dont'e Thornton, Elic Ayomanor? Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie WRs
Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season has finally arrived. After months of preparation, it's now time for the real work to begin. Even though we are only in Week 1, experienced fantasy managers know how important a fast start is. That means redraft and dynasty football managers must carefully analyze each start/sit decision. Over […]
Dave VentrescaWeek 1 Best NFL Player Prop Bets - Expert Props Picks and Analysis for Sunday Football Games (2025)
Well, we finally made it to Week 1! Another NFL season brings another opportunity to win money from your local sportsbooks. In this article, I'll provide you with my favorite player props for the NFL games on Sunday, September 7. Make sure you're following RotoBaller on X and download the RotoBaller app for all your […]
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NASCAR DFS Picks (Xfinity Series): DraftKings Lineup Plays for the Nu Way 200 at World Wide Technology Raceway (2025)
This weekend marks the final race before the start of the 2025 Xfinity Series Playoffs. The battle for the 12th and final playoff spot should be fun. Harrison Burton is currently on the bubble and sits in 12th place in the standings. He has a 31-point buffer over his cousin Jebb Burton for the final […]
Dave VentrescaWho Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 1? Xavier Worthy, Jakobi Meyers, Jaylen Waddle Outlooks
As fantasy football drafts wind down, it’s time to shift our focus toward Week 1 lineups. Many analysts and casual fantasy football players seemed to agree that the wide receiver position was very deep. While that’s great for drafting, it can become a real pain when setting lineups. Several receivers in play for gamers in […]
Dave VentrescaWho Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 1? Jaylen Warren, RJ Harvey, TreVeyon Henderson Outlooks
Fantasy football draft season is just about over. That means it's time to turn our attention to Week 1. Start/sit decisions are never fun, but getting them right is crucial to weekly success. That is especially true at the running back position. Several players fantasy managers must figure out how to deploy this week are […]
Dave VentrescaLater-Round Draft Gems - Fantasy Football Value Picks and Lotto Tickets
With many leagues’ annual fantasy football draft quickly approaching, managers must leave no stone unturned during their preparation. Any edge you can gain over the competition could be the difference in winning your league. One way gamers can turn their team into a powerhouse is by making the most of their late-round picks. Many drafters […]
Dave VentrescaSneaky Fantasy Football Bench Sleepers and Stashes: Late-Round Dart Throws (2025)
There are a variety of strategies you can deploy in your 2025 fantasy football draft. From Zero RB to late-round quarterback, there’s much debate regarding which approach is best to build a championship-caliber team. One strategy that’s not up for debate, though, is using your last few picks to select bench players with upside. It's […]
Dave VentrescaBest NFL MVP Odds, Futures Bets and Championship Predictions - 2025 Season
The start of the 2025 NFL season is almost here. That means the gang here at RotoBaller is gearing up for another season to help you crush the sportsbooks on all your NFL wagers. The futures market is one that is highly popular among many serious and casual bettors. Whenever you’re looking to play NFL […]
Dave Ventresca6 Fantasy Football Bold Predictions - Dave Ventresca's 2025 Picks
We are less than a week away from the start of the 2025 NFL season. While many fantasy drafts are already in the books, there are numerous more that will be completed within the next few days. Whenever your fantasy draft takes place, one thing remains true. If you want to win your league’s championship […]
Dave Ventresca5 Running Back Fantasy Football Draft Avoids: Overvalued RBs to Fade
As summer winds down, we are drawing ever closer to the beginning of another fantasy football season. With this upcoming weekend being the final one before the start of the 2025 NFL season, many leagues will host their annual fantasy football draft. While much of fantasy gamers' draft preparation focuses on which players to draft, […]
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NASCAR DFS Picks (Xfinity Series): DraftKings Lineup Plays for the Pacific Office Automation 147 at Portland (2025)
The NASCAR Xfinity Series returns to Portland International Raceway this weekend for another round of road course action. This will be the series' sixth road course event of the season. Rookie Connor Zilisch has been incredible at the road courses this year. With the Cup Series competing on the complete opposite side of the country […]
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NASCAR DFS Picks (Craftsman Truck Series): DraftKings Lineup Plays for the Sober or Slammer 200 at Darlington (2025)
The 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series playoffs are finally here! The Round of 10 gets underway this weekend at the famed Darlington Raceway. The "Lady in Black" is famous for its abrasive racing surface, which causes extreme tire wear. Tire management will be essential this weekend. There are a few other tracks on the schedule […]
Dave VentrescaRunning Back Fantasy Football Sleepers for ZeroRB Builds: Middle-Round Draft Values (2025)
For years, Zero RB has been a favorite and highly effective draft strategy for many fantasy football gamers. This approach works best in full PPR leagues, where you can start up to four wide receivers in your starting lineup. The idea is that you lean away from the fragility of the running back position and […]
Dave VentrescaFantasy Football Start/Sit - Tyler Warren, Colston Loveland, Elijah Arroyo Outlooks for Week 1
As we enter September and fantasy football drafts wind down, it's time to start shifting our focus to Week 1. Start/sit decisions are never easy, so now's a good time to start thinking ahead. That is very important if you waited to select a tight end in your draft. If you went that direction, you're […]
Dave VentrescaShould I Draft Pat Bryant, Tory Horton, or Jaylin Lane? Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie WRs
For many years, it was a long-standing truth among fantasy football players to fade rookies in their league's annual draft. That's because it would often take rookies a few years to fully develop before becoming usable fantasy assets. That’s not been the case in recent years, though, as gamers have grown accustomed to rookies delivering […]
Dave VentrescaFantasy Football League-Winners: Dave Ventresca's 6 Must-Draft Players (2025)
It’s hard to believe we are approaching the end of August. The start of another NFL season is upon us. That also means we will see many fantasy football drafts take place over the next several days before the new season begins. For context, I love fantasy football. It is a true passion of mine, […]
Dave VentrescaCBS Fantasy Football Value Picks and Sleepers: Upside Draft Targets for CBS Leagues (2025)
As we enter the home stretch before the start of another NFL season, fantasy football leagues everywhere are hosting their annual draft. No matter how much experience you have, there can be a lot of pressure when you enter the war room. That’s why managers must enter their drafts fully prepared to handle whatever comes […]
Dave Ventresca5 Fantasy Football Auction Values to Draft: $1 Undervalued Sleepers
2025 fantasy football drafts are already underway. While most prefer a traditional snake draft, many fantasy managers prefer to play in auction leagues. If you’ve never joined an auction league (sometimes referred to as salary cap leagues), I highly suggest doing so. It’s a unique fantasy football experience and is a great alternative to traditional […]
Dave Ventresca5 Auction League Draft Targets for Fantasy Football: Sleepers for $10 or Less (2025)
The NFL preseason is in the books. The next time we see NFL action, it will be when the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys square off on Thursday, September 4th, to begin Week 1. With the start of the season almost here, fantasy football drafts are in full swing. While most gamers join traditional snake […]
Dave VentrescaFantasy Football Auction Draft Strategy: Budget Builds, Targets & Nomination Tips (2025)
As we approach the end of August, we begin the homestretch toward the 2025 fantasy football season. Over the next few days, managers will diligently prepare for their league’s annual fantasy football draft. This is an extremely important step, especially if you play in an auction league. Like any fantasy football league, though, it’s not […]
Dave Ventresca7 Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Targets, Buy Candidates for Rebuilding Teams (2025)
If you’ve ever played dynasty football, then you’re familiar with the general dynamics of a dynasty league. A handful of owners go into win-now mode to compete for the title, while others decide to rebuild and stock up for the future. Trading is essential if you decide to go the rebuild route. There are several […]
Dave VentrescaThird-Year Fantasy Football Draft Values: Upside Picks At A Discount (2025)
Over the last few years, we have increasingly seen fantasy football managers lean into youth more than ever before. This is largely because we have had a plethora of young players enter the league and immediately return elite results. However, just because a player isn’t a high-end contributor right out of the gates doesn’t mean […]
Dave Ventresca5 League-Winning Fantasy Football Breakouts: Second-Year Players to Target and Draft (2025)
While fantasy football managers used to avoid rookies like the plague, their approach towards them has softened in recent years. This is mainly due to the number of rookies recently entering the league and immediately producing like seasoned veterans. However, not all players hit the ground running in their first year. While some players excel […]
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NASCAR DFS Picks (Xfinity Series): DraftKings Lineup Plays for the Wawa 250 at Daytona (2025)
After an off weekend, the NASCAR Xfinity Series returns this Friday night. The race to the Xfinity Series Playoffs is on, and we only have four races left until the playoffs begin. Rookie sensation Connor Zilisch won the series’ most recent event at Watkins Glen. However, a freak accident in which Zilisch fell off his […]
Dave VentrescaWho Should I Draft? Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle Fantasy Football Outlooks
The Miami Dolphins enter the 2025 season facing a lot of questions. Head coach Mike McDaniel could be on the hot seat as he has yet to win a playoff game in his three years as Miami's head coach. Some of that is due to bad luck regarding the health of franchise quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. […]
Dave VentrescaTravis Etienne, Tank Bigsby, Bhayshul Tuten - Who To Draft for Fantasy Football? Jaguars RB Outlooks
Despite the fragility of the position, running backs have long been a staple of many championship fantasy football teams. The position carries huge upside, and this leads to many gamers chasing that legendary production early in their drafts. However, some gamers prefer to avoid the position early in drafts and, instead, select high-upside backs in […]
Dave VentrescaWho Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? Calvin Ridley, D.J. Moore, Jakobi Meyers Outlooks (2025)
While we saw the running back position make a comeback last year, wide receivers were still crucial to fantasy football success. That means it’s imperative that fantasy gamers still take time to evaluate which receivers they should target in their annual fantasy football draft. Luckily, the wide receiver position is very deep this year. There […]
Dave VentrescaDynasty RB1 Candidates: 5 Running Backs Who Could Dethrone Bijan Robinson in Fantasy Football (2025)
As we enter the 2025 NFL season, dynasty rankings have begun to stabilize. Throughout the offseason, rankings can fluctuate significantly. This can be due to the slightest bit of breaking news or a major transaction. One thing that has remained relatively steady this offseason is that Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has been consistently ranked as […]
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