Jameis Winston Struggles In Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston struggled during the Week 1 encounter against San Francisco. Winston threw for 194 yards and a touchdown, but tossed three interceptions, with two of them being returned for scores by the smothering 49ers Defense. With Bruce Arians now calling the shots in Tampa, Winston’s fantasy expectations were high coming […]

Andy Dalton Has Record-Setting Performance

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton was productive despite his team falling to the Seahawks on Sunday, going 35-for-51 for two touchdowns and a career-high 418 yards. Despite the lack of options on the offensive end, which included an ankle injury to running back Joe Mixon, Dalton made the most of it by connecting with Tyler […]

Derrick Henry Leads Titans To Win

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry was productive during the Week 1 win over the Cleveland Browns. Henry was active all-around, running for 84 yards and a touchdown off of 19 carries in addition to a lone reception for 75 yards and a score in the third quarter. The 25-year-old, who had 13 total end […]

Marcus Mariota Has Solid Day In Week 1

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota went 12-for-24 for 248 yards and three touchdowns in the upset win over the Browns on Sunday. The 25-year-old had a subpar first-half but turned things around in the second by connecting on a 75-yard pass to running back Derrick Henry for a score before capping off the day with […]

Panthers Defense Struggles Against Rams

The Carolina Panthers Defense had a day to forget in Week 1 against the Rams. Though the Panthers held running back Todd Gurley to just 97 yards on 14 carries, they allowed four total touchdowns, including two from backup Malcolm Brown, who had a pair of trips to the end zone on Sunday. Overall, it […]

Greg Olsen Involved Against Los Angeles In Week 1

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen caught four passes (nine targets) for 36 yards during the Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Olsen had his number called often by Cam Newton on Sunday as he has been a reliable option for the quarterback throughout the years. If Olsen can remain healthy, expect him […]

Curtis Samuel Underperforms On Sunday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel finished with just three receptions for 32 yards during the Week 1 loss to the Rams. Despite entering the season with high expectations, the 23-year-old was targeted only four times while No. 1 wideout D.J. Moore finished strong, racking up 76 yards on seven receptions (10 targets). Samuel will […]

D.J. Moore Targeted 10 Times In Loss

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore hauled in seven receptions on 10 targets for 76 yards during the Week 1 loss to the Rams. Despite being unofficially relegated to the No. 2 wideout spot behind Curtis Samuel, who finished with just three receptions for 32 yards, Moore made a strong case to remain fantasy-relevant moving […]

Christian McCaffrey Takes Care Of Business

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey had a day despite his team falling to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1. McCaffrey was splendid all-around, finishing with 128 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries in addition to 10 receptions for 81 yards. McCaffrey picked up right where he left off from last season and […]

Cam Newton Goes Without Touchdown In Week 1

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton failed to lead his team past the Rams in Week 1. Despite finishing with 239 yards while completing 65 percent of his passes (25-for-38), Newton was unable to find the end zone, with the team relying on running back Christian McCaffrey to pick up the slack offensively. It was still […]

Matt LaCosse Probably Out On Sunday Night

New England Patriots tight end Matt LaCosse (ankle) isn't expected to suit up against Pittsburgh on Sunday night. The 26-year-old was injured during preseason play against the Titans, and with a massive void left at the position, sophomore Ryan Izzo will serve as the starter against the Steelers Defense. Expect Julian Edelman, Josh Gordon, and […]

Mike Evans Anticipated To Suit Up In Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (illness) is likely to play in Week 1 against San Francisco. Evans did not practice on Friday after coming down with the flu; however, he is apparently well enough to go and draws a favorable matchup against the 49ers Defense on Sunday. He is a must-start in all […]

Robby Anderson Likely To Play Against Buffalo

New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson (calf) will likely play on Sunday against Buffalo. Anderson was a limited participant at practices throughout the week, but he could have a strong outing against the Bills Defense in Week 1 nonetheless. He is a must-start in most cases, with Jamison Crowder and Quincy Enunwa losing some […]

Stefon Diggs Expected To Play In Week 1

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (hamstring) is expected to play on Sunday against Atlanta. Diggs did not practice on Wednesday but was able to participate in a limited capacity on Thursday and Friday while nursing a strain. He draws a favorable matchup against the Falcons Defense and could be in line for a strong […]

Tyler Boyd Could Shine In Week 1

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd is expected to finish Week 1 in decisive fashion. Matched up against a weak Seahawks Defense, the 24-year-old will serve as the team’s No. 1 receiving option in the absence of wideout A.J. Green (ankle), who is expected to miss the first few weeks of the season. With limited […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 1 - Daily Fantasy Football

After a long offseason, Week 1 is finally here. For those of you who didn't participate in preseason DFS contests, tournaments are open to get your season moving in the right direction. There are some big games with significant DFS ramifications on Sunday, including the Chiefs heading to Jacksonville to meet the Jaguars, with a […]

NFL DFS Value Plays for Week 1 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. What's up RotoBallers, and welcome back to football! We've been waiting for week 1 to arrive practically forever, and now that it's finally here, we're happy to bring back our weekly DFS Value Plays column for you, our loyal RotoBaller Premium subscribers. Below, you'll […]

Joe Mixon Enters Hostile Territory In Week 1

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon will have his hands full in Week 1 against Seattle. Though the Seahawks defensively aren’t what they were during the “Legion of Boom” era, they allowed just 1,364 yards and eight touchdowns to opposing backs last season, making them one of the more efficient teams in that area in […]

Christian McCaffrey Set For Week 1

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey is set to embark on another potential record-breaking season beginning Week 1 against the Rams. Though Los Angeles flourished offensively in 2018, the Rams left little to be desired on the defensive end, with that trend expected to continue in 2019. Los Angeles allowed 1,635 yards to opposing backs […]

Saquon Barkley Held Out Against Cincy

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (rest) did not play during the team's Week 3 preseason win over the Cincinnati Bengals. With Barkley held out, the team got a chance to see running backs Wayne Gallman, who finished with 31 yards on eight carries, in addition to Jonathan Hilliman and Rod Smith, who each […]

Evan Engram Gets First Taste Of Preseason Action

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram finished with one reception for nine yards during Friday's win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The 24-year-old is entering his third season in the league, with Friday being his first taste of action so far this preseason. With the departure of star wideout Odell Beckham Jr., who was dealt […]

Daniel Jones Leads Giants To Preseason Win

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones went 9-for-11 for 141 yards in the win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The rookie has been solid throughout the preseason, accumulating 369 yards and two touchdowns while maintaining a healthy 83.3 completion percentage to go along with a 140.1 quarterback rating. With Eli Manning also having a productive preseason, […]

Curtis Samuel Goes For A Pair Of Catches

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel finished with two receptions for 16 yards during Thursday’s loss to the New York Giants. The 23-year-old was targeted three times on the night and outproduced most of the receivers on the roster, including D.J. Moore, who caught only one pass for three yards. He continues to look impressive […]

Christian McCaffrey Makes Preseason Debut

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey made his preseason debut in the loss to the Patriots, finishing the night with 16 yards on three carries to go along with one reception (two targets) for 10 yards. With the team looking to monitor its star back’s workload, McCaffrey may not suit up for the team’s preseason […]

Josh Malone Scores A Touchdown Against Giants

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Josh Malone pulled in two receptions for 11 yards and a touchdown during Thursday's loss to the Giants, connecting on a two-yard pass from quarterback Jacob Dolegala with over two minutes left in the fourth. While Malone continues to fight for a meaningful spot, his 11 targets during the preseason would […]

C.J. Uzomah Scores Against Giants

Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah scored a touchdown during Thursday's preseason encounter with the New York Giants, snagging a 26-yard pass from quarterback Andy Dalton late in the first quarter. While Uzomah hasn't been a factor much this preseason, he could have a role this upcoming season, especially if tight end Tyler Eifert goes […]

Ryan Finley Has Efficient Night In Loss

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Ryan Finley went 14-for-20 for 155 yards during Thursday's loss to the New York Giants. While the rookie didn't find the end zone in this one, he has been solid the entire preseason, compiling 414 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception on 47-for-64 passing. Though he is likely locked into the team's […]

Andy Dalton Plays Three Series On Thursday

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton went 7-for-10 for 104 yards and a touchdown during Thursday's preseason loss to the Giants. While the first two drives for Dalton resulted in punts, the 31-year-old connected on a 26-yard pass to tight end C.J. Uzomah late in the first quarter before calling it a night. As Dalton continues […]

Rodney Anderson Shines Against New York

Cincinnati Bengals running back Rodney Anderson only had seven yards on eight carries on Thursday against the Giants, but he looked splendid as a receiver, compiling four receptions (four targets) for 51 yards on the night. Fantasy managers will want to monitor Anderson's progress moving forward, especially during the team's final preseason matchup against the […]

Giovani Bernard Does Little On Thursday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard had four yards on three carries in addition to a reception during Thursday's preseason loss to the New York Giants. With Joe Mixon (rest) and Trayveon Williams (foot) out of the lineup, Bernard got in a little work on a night that saw Rodney Anderson, the team's potential third-string […]