Booms and Busts - Fantasy Football Starts and Sits for Week 1 Lineups (2024)

Finally! Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season has arrived. All of the fantasy football draft preparation is over. That means it’s time to stop ogling over your fantasy football roster and start hitting the grind. Week 1 is no different than any other week, and your team must get off to a hot start […]

Free NFL Betting Picks for Week 1 - Expert Predictions and Favorite Bets (2024)

The wait is over. Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season is finally here! Fantasy football, betting, and an abundance of football games await us in the months ahead. It’s good to be back. Week 1 lines are notoriously the sharpest of the entire season. Sportsbooks have had months to crunch the numbers and settle […]

A.J. Brown - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-end WR1 ANALYSIS: Brown gets a juicy matchup against the Packers on Friday night in Brazil. Green Bay ranked 26th in both defensive pass DVOA and against opposing teams’ WR1 in 2023. Brown has been the clear focal point of Philadelphia’s aerial attack the last two seasons, […]

Jahan Dotson - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Deep League Bench Stash ANALYSIS: The former Washington Commanders first-round pick, Jahan Dotson, was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in August. He is coming off a disappointing sophomore season in 2023, as he failed to make a consistent fantasy impact. Even still, he is a talented player […]

Trey Benson - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in All Leagues, Priority Pick Up if on Waivers POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/RB4 ANALYSIS: Benson is listed as the backup running back on Arizona’s depth chart. Offensive coordinator Drew Petzing recently came out and stated that James Conner would be the team’s bellcow back. #Cardinals OC Drew Petzing: “James [Conner] is the bellcow […]

Jahmyr Gibbs - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Midrange RB1 ANALYSIS: Gibbs missed a portion of training camp after picking up a hamstring injury. This caused some concern among fantasy gamers, but Gibbs has said he feels good and is ready for the start of the year. #Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs tells ESPN that he’s […]

Jake Ferguson - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Midrange TE1 ANALYSIS: Cleveland's defense is stout, and they were particularly effective in guarding opposing tight ends a year ago. Per FTN Fantasy, Cleveland ranked second in defensive DVOA against tight ends and only allowed 31.7 yards per game to opposing tight ends. This might make Ferguson […]

Deshaun Watson - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 1 QB Leagues, Start in 2 QB and Superflex Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Mid-range QB2 ANALYSIS: Watson and the Browns open the 2024 season with a home matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas’ defense was one of the tougher units in the league last year as they finished fifth in overall defensive […]

Three Fantasy Football Sleeper Candidates Who Will Bust in 2024

While identifying sleepers is a fun and pivotal exercise in the run-up to your fantasy football draft, it’s important to ensure you target the right players. Therefore, you must distinguish fact from fiction when examining potential sleepers late in the draft. There’s not much downside with late-round picks, but you never want to completely waste […]

Deeper Running Back Fantasy Football Sleepers for 2024

One of the best parts of playing fantasy football is finding potential sleepers in your draft. The second you hear a league mate exclaim “Who?!” immediately after your pick, you know you’ve done something right. Due to the natural fragility of the position, it's even more important if you can find sleepers at running back. […]

Diontae Johnson (WR, CAR): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

Baller Move: Target Around ~ 65th Overall ADP: ~89 ANALYSIS: Johnson gets a fresh start in Carolina after a few down years with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He remains one of the best route runners in the league and is an underrated player. I am here once again, PLEADING with you to not sleep on Panthers […]

Rashee Rice (WR, KC): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~ 50th Overall ADP: 65 ANALYSIS: Rice came on strong in the second half of his rookie season in 2023. He emerged as Patrick Mahomes clear WR1 and gave fantasy managers a shot in the arm. From Weeks 11-17, Rice finished as the overall PPR WR9. Opening drive touchdown for Rashee […]

James Conner - Week 1 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end RB2 ANALYSIS: At first glance, this is a tough matchup. Arizona’s offensive line is a weakness and Buffalo’s defense has been stout. However, per FTN Fantasy, Buffalo only ranked 17th in defensive rush DVOA in 2023. Arizona’s offense struggled last year, but the one thing […]

Sneaky Fantasy Football Bench Stashes: Later-Round Draft Values (2024)

For as much time as fantasy football players spend analyzing the top players available in drafts, it’s equally important to examine the names going toward the end of drafts. It’s an area many gamers neglect as they feel players selected toward the back half of drafts are more “dart throw” type picks. While this is […]

Blake Corum (RB, LAR): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

Baller Move: Target Around ~100 overall ADP: ~117 ANALYSIS: Corum was selected in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He had a highly productive collegiate career at the University of Michigan and some believed he was the top rusher in this past draft class. First TD goes to @UMichFootball 🙌 ✅TD drive from […]

Jaleel McLaughlin (RB, DEN): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

Baller Move: Target Around ~120th overall ADP: ~148 ANALYSIS: The undrafted free agent out of Youngstown State turned heads as a rookie in 2023. He showed quickness, burst, and flashed big play ability. Jaleel McLaughlin scores his second touchdown of the year, this time off a screen pass from QB Russell Wilson pic.twitter.com/A7hVnefSyp — MileHighReport […]

Should I Draft DJ Moore or Keenan Allen for Fantasy Football? Who is the Bears WR1 for 2024?

The Chicago Bears have assembled an impressive wide receiver corps for rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. They have incumbent starter DJ Moore and added veteran Keenan Allen and rookie Rome Odunze this offseason. Moore and Allen figure to lead the depth chart. Allen has had a long and productive career, while Moore enjoyed a fine 2023 […]

Should I Draft Cooper Kupp or Puka Nacua for Fantasy Football? Who is the Rams WR1 for 2024?

Entering the 2023 season, Cooper Kupp had long been entrenched as the Rams WR1. That all started to change when rookie Puka Nacua stepped onto the field last year and caught 10 receptions for 119 yards in Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks. Nacua appeared to establish himself as the new alpha receiver in Los […]

Three Overvalued Fantasy Football Wide Receivers In 2024

If you’re a longtime fantasy football player, then you know how expensive wide receivers have become. More and more fantasy gamers are moving away from the fragility of running backs and are investing in the safer option. However, just because wide receivers are viewed as being safe, it doesn’t mean there aren’t landmines at the […]

League Winners? Fantasy Football Rookies With League-Winning Upside

Rookies have notoriously been difficult to predict for fantasy football. For years, managers tried their best to avoid rookies due to the uncertainty and volatility surrounding them. In more recent years, though, we have seen rookies make an immediate impact. Just last year, we saw C.J. Stroud and Puka Nacua emerge as top fantasy options. […]

Fantasy Football Do Not Draft List - 2024 Busts and Avoids

Fantasy football players spend so much time focusing on which players to draft that they sometimes overlook the players they shouldn’t. It’s a simple concept that goes a long way toward sustained success in your league. Players disappoint every year. Whether it’s due to poor circumstances, injuries, subpar play, or just bad luck, there are […]

Third-Year Fantasy Football Breakouts for 2024 - Zamir White, George Pickens, Drake London, more

It’s never too early to plan for the upcoming fantasy football season. One of the best ways to get a jump on your league mates is correctly identifying which players are set up for third-year breakout seasons. Nailing a breakout pick can mean hoisting your championship belt in the air as you look down upon […]

Fantasy Football Breakout Running Backs You Must Draft - Later Round ADPs for 2024

One of the best parts of playing fantasy football is finding potential gems in the later rounds of your draft. Whenever you hear a leaguemate exclaim “Who!?” immediately after your pick, you know you’ve done something right. That is the edge you want over the rest of your league. Every year, there are sleepers in […]

Three Undervalued Fantasy Football Running Backs for Zero RB Builds in 2024

The Zero RB draft strategy has become very popular in recent years. It applies mainly to full PPR leagues and those where you can start three or more wide receivers. The idea is that you build a strong enough advantage at other positions (mainly wide receiver) to offset your weakness at running back. Part of […]

Fantasy Football Rookies With Later-Season Value In 2024

In the early days of fantasy football, relying on first-year players was the equivalent of eating spaghetti with ketchup and mustard. You just don’t do it. Today, it’s more common to see rookies provide instant fantasy results, and some gamers expect them to do so (See Marvin Harrison Jr.’s current FFPC ADP). While we’ve seen […]

Should I Draft Jaleel McLaughlin Or Audric Estime For Fantasy Football? Who Is The Broncos RB2 For 2024?

The Denver Broncos targeted running backs at the highest rate in the league in 2024. With rookie Bo Nix taking over as starting quarterback, Denver will likely continue targeting backs at a strong clip. Two backs of interest on this roster include Jaleel McLaughlin and rookie Audric Estime. McLaughlin is a popular sleeper pick this […]

Should I Draft Gus Edwards Or J.K. Dobbins For Fantasy Football? Who Is The Chargers RB1 For 2024?

After opting not to re-sign longtime starter Austin Ekeler, the Los Angeles Chargers remade their running back room this offseason. They brought in two former Baltimore Ravens backs in J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards. New head coach Jim Harbaugh prefers an offense with a strong ground attack. So this is a backfield fantasy gamers are […]

Three Workhorse Running Backs Who Will Bust - Fantasy Football Avoids (2024)

Every year, gamers are looking for three-down running backs during their fantasy football drafts. With the league continually moving towards running-back-by-committee backfields, it’s getting increasingly difficult to find true workhorse backs with each passing year. Making things more difficult is that even when we do find a workhorse back in fantasy drafts, there’s no guarantee […]

Fantasy Football All-Bust Team - Players To Avoid for 2024 Drafts

A new fantasy football season is fast approaching. That means it’s time for managers to start preparing for their fantasy football drafts. While much of the attention is focused on which players to target, it’s arguably more important to recognize which players you need to avoid. You don’t win your league on draft day, but […]

Potential Head Coaches? Five NFL Coordinators To Watch In 2024

There might not be a more cutthroat job in professional sports than a head coach in the NFL. Impatient owners want instant results, and that often leads to several head-coaching openings every offseason. With several vacancies available every year, a logical starting point for owners looking for a new headman is to examine current offensive […]