NFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 1) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pickem Contests (2025)

It's time for football RotoBallers! The Week 1 slate of the 2025 NFL season brings some big-time matchups, such as the Cowboys visiting the Eagles. The anticipation is building for that game in particular, with the Micah Parsons bombshell trade to the Packers a week before the season opener. What surprises will the Week 1 […]

Chimere Dike To Serve As Punt Returner To Start Season

Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Chimere Dike will begin the season as the team's punt returner, according to Titans General Manager Mike Borgonzi. Dike was an experienced return man in college at Florida and has reportedly looked good in practice. The rookie will have a tough time earning a heavy amount of snaps on offense […]

Jaylin Lane Showing Steady Rise

Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Jaylin Lane has caught the eye of many in training camp and preseason, including head coach Dan Quinn. Quinn has been encouraged by the fourth-rounder's continued ascent as both a receiver and returner. Lane has elite athletic traits with a 9.68 Relative Athletic Score and is dynamic with the ball […]

Elic Ayomanor Developing Strong Rapport With Cam Ward

Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Elic Ayomanor has been developing a strong connection with fellow rookie quarterback Cameron Ward, according to Dan Graziano of ESPN. Ayomanor has consistently impressed coaches during camp, and Graziano said, "don't be surprised" if the fourth-rounder is the No. 2 receiver. Veteran Calvin Ridley is entrenched as the team's WR1, […]

Is Cam Skattebo Starting for the Giants at RB? Rookie Fantasy Football Outlook

The Giants' offense will look different this year with veteran Russell Wilson as the team's new signal caller and rookie first-round pick Jaxson Dart waiting in the wings. Part of that change also includes the fourth-round rookie running back Cam Skattebo, who forced 110 missed tackles at Arizona State last season. Skattebo only trailed Ashton […]

Robby Snelling has Another Quality Start Thursday

Miami Marlins left-handed pitching prospect Robby Snelling allowed two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three against Triple-A Rochester. Thursday's outing was a step down from the dominance in recent starts, but still a quality start. He recorded 12 whiffs on 42 swings overall, again relying heavily on his four-seam and […]

Bryce Eldridge Clubs 470-Foot Homer on Thursday

San Francisco Giants first base prospect Bryce Eldridge went 2-for-6 with a two-run homer in a 21-7 slugfest win against Triple-A Reno. Eldridge got the scoring started with a 470-foot moonshot to right field in the first inning before Triple-A Sacramento broke out for 13 runs in the top of the third. The 20-year-old is […]

Caden Dana Gives Up Five Runs in Thursday's Start

Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitching prospect Caden Dana took the loss as he allowed five runs on six hits and one walk with two strikeouts against Triple-A Round Rock. Dana was coming off a start where he allowed two runs and struck out 13 across seven innings, but he threw only 62 pitches and got […]

Andrew Painter Allows Six Runs in Six Innings in Thursday's Outing

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitching prospect Andrew Painter allowed six runs on nine hits and three walks while striking out seven against Triple-A Omaha. Painter continued his rough August and was roughed up a bit in this one despite missing some bats. He racked up 18 whiffs on 46 swings, leaning heavily on his changeup, which […]

Is Jaydon Blue Starting for the Cowboys? Rookie Fantasy Football Outlook (2025)

The Dallas Cowboys selected running back Jaydon Blue from the University of Texas in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Blue steps into a Dallas backfield that has plenty of opportunity for touches. Blue is a dynamic athlete who showed off his speed and explosiveness at the NFL Combine, running a 4.38 in […]

Miguel Ullola Fires Quality Start on Wednesday

Houston Astros right-handed pitching prospect Miguel Ullola picked up the win on Wednesday, allowing one run on three hits and a walk while striking out six in six innings against Triple-A Albuquerque. Ullola completed six innings for the first time all season in his last start, and he matched the feat again in this outing. […]

JR Ritchie Strikes Out 11 in Wednesday's Outing

Atlanta Braves right-handed pitching prospect JR Ritchie allowed one hit and two walks while striking out 11 across six scoreless innings as he picked up the win against Triple-A Norfolk. Ritchie gave up the most runs in an outing all season with five in his most recent outing, but bounced back here with the most […]

Trey Yesavage Delivers Solid Start on Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitching prospect Trey Yesavage allowed one run on two hits and two walks while striking out five in 4 2/3 innings on Wednesday against Triple-A Indianapolis. Yesavage had his best start since being promoted to Triple-A, limiting baserunners and generating 13 whiffs on 37 swings. Four of his five offerings drew […]

Adam Mazur Promoted, Set to Start Thursday

Miami Marlins right-handed pitching prospect Adam Mazur was promoted to the majors Wednesday afternoon and is expected to start on Thursday against the Mets. Mazur has been unspectacular in 107.1 innings at Triple-A Jacksonville this season, holding a 4.36 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and a 15.6% K-BB%. He made one spot start with Miami back in […]

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? Austin Ekeler, Braelon Allen, D'Andre Swift, Josh Jacobs, Aaron Jones, James Cook, Alvin Kamara, Travis Etienne, Zach Charbonnet, Rico Dowdle, Jerome Ford

Finding value at the running back later in drafts can provide one of the biggest edges in fantasy football. It's generally tougher at wide receiver to find extreme upside late in drafts, which makes peppering multiple of them in the early to middle rounds an optimal strategy. We'll be looking at three running backs with […]

Joe Mack Slugs Homer Tuesday

Miami Marlins catcher prospect Joe Mack went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI against Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday. Mack connected for his 15th homer of the season, marking his second straight game with a long ball. The lefty hitter has been surging in the second half, owning an .884 OPS with 10 homers […]

Sal Stewart Stays Hot With Homer on Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds third base prospect Sal Stewart went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a 7-0 victory against Triple-A Columbus. Stewart has been red-hot at the plate since being promoted to Triple-A on July 18, slashing .323/.401/.669 with 10 homers in 147 plate appearances. The quality of contact has been elite with a 49.5% […]

Justin Crawford Goes Deep Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect Justin Crawford went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in an 11-9 loss against Triple-A Omaha. Crawford homered for the second consecutive game and has continued a really productive season. He's hitting .331/.408/.448 with six homers and 42 stolen bases. The speedy outfielder has been remarkably consistent throughout the […]

Mason Barnett Promoted on Tuesday

The Athletics promoted right-handed pitching prospect Mason Barnett after placing left-handed pitcher Jacob Lopez on the injured list. Barnett is the Athletics' number 11 overall prospect according to MLB.com, and his role is still to be determined. His numbers are poor at Triple-A Las Vegas this year, owning a 6.13 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, and a […]

Will De'Von Achane Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update (2025)

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (calf) is dealing with a calf injury and was held out all of last week in practice. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel described it as "preventative in nature," and they didn't want it to prolong. Achane has had no setbacks with the injury since it was first reported, which […]

Will Justin Jefferson Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update (2025)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (hamstring) has been working his way back from a mild hamstring strain suffered on July 25 during training camp. Head coach Kevin O'Connell expressed that they would be very cautious in bringing him back into action, and all indications suggest that he should be ready to go for Week […]

Colson Yankoff Has Highlight Play in Preseason Loss to Baltimore

Washington Commanders tight end Colson Yankoff finished with two targets and one reception for 52 yards in Washington's final preseason game against the Ravens. Yankoff had a spectacular catch and run as he hauled in a pass up the seam, bounced off a defensive back, and showcased his speed with a 35-yard sprint after the […]

Luke McCaffrey Catches Five Balls in Final Preseason Game

Washington Commanders wide receiver Luke McCaffrey racked up five receptions for 23 yards in a 30-3 loss against Baltimore in the team's final preseason game. McCaffrey rounded out the preseason with his most productive outing, catching multiple balls underneath and generating some yards after the catch. He was also used as a blocker on the […]

Chris Rodriguez Jr. Efficient on Few Touches Against Ravens

Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. rushed for 34 yards on five carries in the final preseason game against the Ravens. Rodriguez started the game and consistently picked up big chunks of yards. The 24-year-old finished the preseason averaging nearly seven yards per carry, with 17 rushes for 118 yards. Rodriguez fits the role […]

Sam Hartman Ineffective Again in Final Preseason Game

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman completed 12 of 17 passes for 114 yards and two interceptions in a 30-3 loss against the Ravens. Hartman also took two sacks for seven yards while playing the whole first half. One of the interceptions was an unfortunate batted ball, but the other was a late and weak throw […]

Trey Yesavage has Mixed Outing on Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Trey Yesavage allowed three runs, four hits, and two walks while striking out eight across 4.2 innings against Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The righty's fastball changeup combination ate up opposing hitters, racking up 13 total swings on misses on 34 swings. The 20th overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft has torn […]

Jace Jung Homers on Thursday

Detroit Tigers third base prospect Jace Jung went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in a 16-5 blowout win against Triple-A Rochester. Jung has struggled overall in August, hitting .233/.291/.384 with two homers in 73 plate appearances. The 24-year-old was with the Tigers for a stretch in April and May, but was overmatched in 18 […]

Bryce Eldridge Goes Deep Thursday

San Francisco Giants first base prospect Bryce Eldridge went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI against Triple-A El Paso. Eldridge had an impressive night at the plate, drawing a walk and making hard contact in every trip. He singled in the first at 112.5 mph, lined out at 106 mph, and later crushed […]

Robby Snelling Extends Scoreless Streak

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Robby Snelling allowed four hits and three walks while striking out eight across six scoreless innings against Triple-A Worcester. Snelling has been lights out over his past three starts, extending his scoreless streak to 18 innings a 28:6 K:BB ratio. His curveball was especially effective in this outing, accounting for eight […]

Jordan Lawlar Slugs Homer Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Jordan Lawlar went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a rehab game against Triple-A Salt Lake. The 23-year-old is 6-for-21 with four extra-base hits and a stolen base through five rehab games, striking out just three times while drawing two walks. He appears to be healthy as he has been […]