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Matt Donnelly

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Matt Donnelly is a proud member of the FSWA and was nominated for the "Best Fantasy Football" article in 2024. The accolades don't stop there; with more than 10 years of writing and ranking experience, Donnelly also finished second overall in the accuracy rankings in 2021. In his 10+ years in the industry and more than 20 years playing fantasy sports, Donnelly has familiarized himself with multiple forms of media and been involved with every fantasy football format imaginable. From standard and PPR leagues to IDP leagues, Guillotine, and College to Canton Formats, Donnelly has been there and done that. If you are ever on Discord, he answers questions as a 24/7 all-stop fantasy shop. The Fantasy Football season never ends. When the Fantasy Super Bowls conclude, Donnelly starts working to break down film and prepare for the NFL Draft. With experience as both a coach and player, Donnelly offers a unique perspective in his evaluations of future NFL stars. Donnelly's versatility has opened opportunities to participate in expert industry leagues, multiple magazine publications (Pro Forecast), and routine Sirius XM Fantasy Sports radio appearances. Want to know more about Donnelly? Check out what he says on X @MattDonnellyFF.

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Video: Super Bowl LIX Must-Starts - Fantasy Football Playoff Leagues, DFS, Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Analysis

After a competitive regular season and exciting postseason, the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles are set to do battle for the coveted Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LIX! RotoBaller's Matt Donnelly discusses his top starts and sits that will have a fantasy football impact in the Super Bowl. You should consider locking these options […]


Tetairoa McMillan - College Football DFS Lineup Picks, NCAA CFB, NFL Draft Prospect

2025 NFL Mock Draft 1.0 - Pre-Senior Bowl Mock for First Round (Matt Donnelly)

With the Senior Bowl here, the NFL Combine just a few weeks away, and the 2025 NFL Draft closing in, it's time to get our mock on and predict where some of the top players in college football will be taking their talents to in 2025 The 2025 draft class is deep and talented, with […]


Jaxon Smith-Njigba - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL DFS Picks

Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - January 2025 Market Report

It's time to turn the page once more. The calendar has officially flipped from 2024 to 2025, and with that, we officially turn our attention toward our Dynasty leagues. Sure, there are still some post-season tournaments and a Super Bowl Champion still to be crowned, but putting in the work now can get fantasy managers […]


Video: NFC Championship Game Must-Starts - Fantasy Football Playoff Leagues, DFS, Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Analysis

The upstart Washington Commanders travel to the City of Brotherly Love to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game. A trip to the Super Bowl is on the line for these NFC East divisional rivals. RotoBaller's Matt Donnelly discusses his top starts and sits that will have a fantasy football impact in […]


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Video: AFC Championship Game Must-Starts - Fantasy Football Playoff Leagues, DFS, Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Analysis

With a trip to the Super Bowl on the line, the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs are set to square off in the AFC Conference Championship game. RotoBaller's Matt Donnelly discusses his top starts and sits that will have a fantasy football impact in the AFC Championship game. You should consider locking these options […]


Five Fantasy Football Overvalued Quarterbacks

2024-25 AFC Championship Preview: Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

Welcome to the AFC Championship preview. This week, we are going to do things a little differently. With only four teams remaining, we will break down the matchup and discuss which players fantasy managers can trust in their postseason fantasy lineups. Kansas City punched their ticket to their seventh consecutive AFC Championship with a 23-14 […]


Jalen Hurts - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, Draft Sleepers

2024-25 NFC Championship Preview: Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

Welcome to the NFC Championship preview, an NFC rubber match between the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles, who split their two regular-season matchups. This week, we are going to do things a little differently. With only four teams remaining, we will break down the matchups and discuss which players fantasy managers can trust in their […]


Video: Divisional Round Must-Start Running Backs - Fantasy Football Playoff Leagues, DFS, Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Analysis

Even though the NFL regular season and home leagues have ended, the fantasy fun doesn't have to stop! Here at RotoBaller, we've got you covered for fantasy football playoff leagues and NFL DFS starts and sits for the Divisional Round of the Playoffs! RotoBaller's Matt Donnelly discusses his top "Must Start" running backs that will […]


Video: Divisional Round Must-Start Wide Receivers - Fantasy Football Playoff Leagues, DFS, Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Analysis

The 2024 NFL regular season has come to an end, but that doesn't mean the fantasy fun has to stop! Here at RotoBaller, we've got you covered for fantasy football playoff leagues and NFL DFS starts and sits for the Divisional Round of the Playoffs! RotoBaller's Matt Donnelly discusses his top "Must Start" wide receivers […]


Nico Collins - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Wide Receiver (WR) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Divisional Round (2025)

One week down, three more to go before you can crown yourself a fantasy football postseason champion. Each week, the challenge grows. Options become increasingly more limited. The matchups become less favorable. However, that one final chance at glory keeps pushing us forward. This week, fantasy managers must look past the names and look into […]


Lamar Jackson - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Quarterback (QB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Division Round (2025)

Wild Card Weekend is now in the books, and in the Divisional Round, we have some heavyweight tilts on the docket. Only eight quarterbacks remain as Patrick Mahomes, C.J. Stroud, Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts, Jared Goff, Jayden Daniels, and Matthew Stafford all look to punch their teams' tickets into the Conference Championships. With […]


Jahmyr Gibbs - Fantasy Football, Rankings, Draft, Sleeper, DFS, Running Back

Running Back (RB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for the Divisional Round(2025)

Lineup decisions are becoming increasingly difficult each week. For fantasy, of the eight teams remaining, the Chiefs, Eagles, Texans, and Lions have allowed the fewest fantasy points to the running back position this season. Only the Commanders and Bills have allowed fantasy production inside the top 20; there may be some foreshadowing there. It's time […]


Travis Kelce - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Tight End (TE) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Divisional Round (2025)

Every week we ask ourselves, how can it get any worse? Well, it's the Divisional Round this week, and if you are playing in any playoff challenges, you are now restricted to only eight tight ends.  It may seem like a lose-lose situation this week, but as we dig through the numbers and matchups, we […]


Video: Wild Card Weekend Must-Start Running Backs - Fantasy Football Playoff Leagues, DFS, Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Analysis

The 2024 NFL regular season is in the books, but that doesn't mean the fantasy fun has to stop! Here at RotoBaller, we've got you covered for fantasy football playoff leagues and NFL DFS starts and sits for Wild Card Weekend! RotoBaller's Matt Donnelly discusses his top "Must Start" running backs that will have a […]


Puka Nacua - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Wide Receiver (WR) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Wild Card Weekend (2024)

The second season starts today. Whether you're into DFS or postseason tournaments, we have you covered. The NFL playoffs can be tricky to predict, as defenses tend to tighten up, leaving fantasy production few and far between. Heading into Wild Card Weekend, fantasy managers have 12 teams' worth of players to choose from. Depending on […]


Saquon Barkley - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Running Back (RB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Wild Card Weekend (2024)

If you thought your fantasy football season was over, think again. We are talking playoffs, which means fantasy managers looking for the edge in the playoff contests have come to the right place. The running back position is particularly challenging this week as the teams that punched their tickets to the dance have done a […]


Zach Ertz - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Tight End (TE) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Wild Card Weekend (2024)

It's tough to navigate the tight-end position in fantasy on a good day. But as we head into the NFL playoffs, those playing in playoff contests are left to choose between 12 tight ends this week. Luckily, that is where I come in.  Do you go with Mark Andrews or Tucker Kraft? Can you trust […]


Brian Robinson Jr. - Jayden Daniels - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Quarterback (QB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Wild Card Weekend (2024)

Just because the regular season has concluded doesn't mean the fantasy football season is over. With DFS still going strong and, of course, playoff contests in full swing, there is still plenty to discuss and break down during the NFL's Wild Card Weekend. This weekend we will be looking at those Wildcard card matchups and […]


Video: Week 18 Must-Start Running Backs - 2024 Fantasy Football Streamers, Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Analysis

Though most season-long fantasy leagues have already wrapped up, there are still a few gamers battling for a title in Week 18 of the NFL season! RotoBaller's Matt Donnelly discusses his top "Must Start" running backs that will have a fantasy football impact in Week 18, as well as some backs you might want to […]


Video: Week 18 Must-Start Wide Receivers - 2024 Fantasy Football Playoff Streamers, Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Analysis

Though most season-long fantasy football leagues wrapped up last week, there are still some squads in action in Week 18. We're here to help with those tough start/sit decisions at the WR position! RotoBaller's Matt Donnelly discusses his top "Must Start" WRs that will have a fantasy football impact in Week 18, as well as […]


Free Agency Check - Tight End ADP Risers and Fallers

Tight End (TE) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18 (2024)

Hello, fellow fantasy degenerates. If you have made it this far, it means two things. One, like me, you should seek immediate help. Second, your league's fantasy championship is within your grasp.  Even in the best of circumstances, the tight end position is considered unstable. Last week, Tyler Conklin, Juwan Johnson, Foster Moreau, Jordan Akins, […]


JK Dobbins - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Running Back (RB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18 (2024)

Here we are. We have finally made it to the conclusion of the 2024 season. A little business still needs to be handled, but if you play in a Week 18 fantasy league, you've already embraced the chaos. Teams have clinched. Players will rest and attempt to prepare for next year or potentially for a […]


Baker Mayfield - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers

Quarterback (QB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18 (2024)

A majority of Fantasy Championships were won and lost last week. However, if you are a degenerate like myself that means your championship aspirations live on for one more week. Navigating through an 18-week season is difficult. Many teams and players have very little to gain this week. Then again, some do. One quarterback owns […]


Jameson Williams - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers

Wide Receiver (WR) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18 (2024)

If you are reading this column, we need to talk with your league commissioner. It's hard to believe we are finally here, Week 18 of the NFL season. Many championships have already been won. However, for the few, the proud, and the fantasy degenerate, we are still seeking fantasy football glory.  Week 18 isn't just […]


Video: Week 17 Must-Start Running Backs - 2024 Fantasy Football Streamers, Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Analysis

It's Championship Week, RotoBallers! Most fantasy football finals are in full blast in Week 17 and it's an absolutely crucial time to stay on top of starts and sits at the running back position. RotoBaller's Matt Donnelly discusses his top "Must Start" running backs that will have a fantasy football impact in Week 17, as […]


Video: Week 17 Must-Start Wide Receivers - 2024 Fantasy Football Playoff Streamers, Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Analysis

It's "Championship Week", which means if you're reading this, you are very likely fighting for a fantasy football title. Let us help with those "championship choices" by checking out our favorite 2024 fantasy football must-start wide receivers for Week 17! RotoBaller's Matt Donnelly discusses his top "Must Start" WRs that will have a fantasy football […]


Davante Adams - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Wide Receiver (WR) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17 (2024)

It was the night before the fantasy championship, and all through the house, not a manager was stirring, not even the one that sends bad trade offers. The cleats were hung by the chimney with care in hopes that Justin Jefferson and a trophy would soon be there. Perhaps the greatest gift of all is […]


Chig Okonkwo - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Tight End (TE) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17 (2024)

Many fantasy managers found themselves at a positional disadvantage in their fantasy semi-final matchups if they had Travis Kelce, Trey McBride, Dalton Kincaid, or T.J. Hockenson in their starting lineups. I am here to ensure we avoid putting ourselves at a disadvantage, once again, when it matters the most: the Fantasy Championship. Back in August, […]


Rico Dowdle - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Running Back (RB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17 (2024)

We made ourselves a fantasy roster. One that was as perfect as could be. We thought it would be easy, at least that is what some told me. Throughout the season, many things have changed, and our once-perfect roster has now seen plenty of players exchanged.  The 2025 season has been a challenge, with the running […]


Anthony Richardson - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Quarterback (QB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17 (2024)

Week 16 saw some pretty good quarterback play as fantasy managers looked to punch a ticket to the fantasy championship. Heading into Sunday Night Football, 15 quarterbacks have already produced 21 or more fantasy points. Unfortunately, Jalen Hurts, Matthew Stafford, Aaron Rodgers, and Tua Tagovailoa finished with fewer than 15 fantasy points on the day. […]


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Andrew Nembhard

to Miss Third Straight Game Wednesday
Bennedict Mathurin

Out Week-to-Week
Jusuf Nurkić

Jusuf Nurkic Iffy for Wednesday
Zaccharie Risacher

Listed as Probable Against Nets
Jalen Johnson

Considered Probable for Wednesday
Dillon Brooks

to Remain Out Wednesday
Jalen Green

Could Make His Suns Debut Wednesday
Anthony Davis

Expected to Play Wednesday
Jaylen Brown

Listed as Probable for Wednesday
Zion Williamson

Uncertain for Wednesday
Alex Caruso

Returns to Thunder Lineup
Gary Trent Jr.

Available Against Knicks
Cole Anthony

Back in Bucks Lineup Tuesday
Miles McBride

Remains Unavailable Tuesday
Guerschon Yabusele

Unavailable Against Bucks
Karl-Anthony Towns

Good to Go Tuesday
Tre Mann

Available Versus Heat
Simone Fontecchio

Cleared for Action
Norman Powell

Out on Tuesday
Chet Holmgren

Won't Play Tuesday
Adam Gaudette

Could Miss Time
John Klingberg

Ready for Action Tuesday
Warren Foegele

to Miss "Some Time"
George Springer

Not in the Lineup for Game 4 of World Series
Brett Pesce

Expected to Be Out for One Month
Jake Neighbours

to Miss at Least Five Weeks
Hampus Lindholm

Expected to Return Tuesday
Jacob Markstrom

Returns to Devils Crease Tuesday
Quinn Hughes

Sits Out Second Consecutive Game
Malik Nabers

Should be Ready for Start of Next Season
Lamar Jackson

Says he's "Ready to Go Now"
Isiah Pacheco

Week-to-Week With MCL Sprain
Kyle Kuzma

Available Tuesday for the Bucks
Tyler Shough

Named Saints' Starting Quarterback
Drake Batherson

Picks Up Three Points in Monday's Win
Sidney Crosby

Becomes Ninth NHL Player With 1,700 Points
Michael Kesselring

Expected to Make Season Debut Tuesday
Shayne Gostisbehere

Could Return Tuesday
K'Andre Miller

Expected to Remain Out Tuesday
Pyotr Kochetkov

Close to Returning
Kareem Hunt

Scores Twice in Monday Night Win Over Washington
George Springer

Pulled Early in Game 3 With Side Injury
Terry McLaurin

Questionable to Return in Week 8 After Aggravating Quad Injury
Baltimore Orioles

Orioles Finalizing Deal to Hire Craig Albernaz as the Next Manager
William Byron

Dominates at Martinsville and Advances to the Championship Round
Kyle Larson

Advances to the Championship Round After Top-Five Finish
Ryan Blaney

Falls Short of the Victory and Title Contention at Martinsville
Chase Elliott

Eliminated From 2025 Title Contention Despite Strong Martinsville Run
William Nylander

Questionable for Tuesday
Rasmus Sandin

to Miss Third Straight Game
Lamar Jackson

Ravens Expect Lamar Jackson to Play on Thursday Night
Dylan Strome

Ruled Out for Tuesday
Brad Marchand

Won't Play on Tuesday
Alexey Toropchenko

Returns to Blues Lineup
Jake Neighbours

Unavailable Versus Penguins
Robert Thomas

Out on Monday
Michael Carter

Cardinals Release Michael Carter on Monday
Carson Wentz

to Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery
CFB

Behren Morton Will Start Against Kansas State
Nico Collins

Trending Toward a Week 9 Return
Puka Nacua

Expected to Practice Wednesday, Play in Week 9
CFB

Lane Kiffin Says Money Won't Impact his Decision-Making
Tony Pollard

Reportedly Available for Trade
CFB

Arch Manning in Concussion Protocol, Misses Practice Monday
Brian Thomas Jr.

Jaguars Not Planning on Trading Brian Thomas Jr.
Justin Fields

Jets Non-Committal on Justin Fields as the Starter Going Forward
Christopher Bell

Eliminated From Championship 4 After a Too Conservative Season
Joey Logano

Lack of Championship-Caliber Speed Leads to Elimination
Chase Briscoe

Finishes Last at Martinsville
Denny Hamlin

Don't Think Denny Hamlin's Engine Failure Affects his Championship Prospects
Cam Skattebo

Out for the Season With Dislocated Ankle
Ciryl Gane

Fight With Tom Aspinall Ends In No-Contest
Ciryl Gane

Tom Aspinall Vs. Ciryl Gane Ends in No-Contest
Virna Jandiroba

Suffers Unanimous-Decision Loss
Mackenzie Dern

Wins Vacant Strawweight Title
Mario Bautista

Gets Outclassed
Umar Nurmagomedov

Gets Back In The Win Column
Jailton Almeida

Drops Decision
Alexander Volkov

Wins Split Decision At UFC 321
Azamat Murzakanov

Remains Undefeated
Aleksandar Rakic

Suffers First-Round Knockout
Tucker Kraft

Dominates With 143 Yards, Two Touchdowns on Sunday Night
Troy Franklin

Explodes for Two Touchdowns Against Cowboys
J.K. Dobbins

Breaks 100 Yards Again but Doesn't Find the End Zone
Bo Nix

has a Season-Best Four Passing Touchdowns
Jalen Hurts

Matches Career High With Four Touchdown Passes in Week 8
RJ Harvey

R.J. Harvey Breaks Out With Three Touchdowns in Week 8
Chris Buescher

Is Chris Buescher A Playable DFS option for Martinsville?
Ryan Preece

is an Intriguing DFS Option For Martinsville
Daniel Suarez

May be Worth Rostering in DFS for Martinsville
Austin Dillon

Is Austin Dillon Worth Rostering in DFS for Martinsville This week?
Christopher Bell

Kyle Larson Should Advance to Championship 4
Joey Logano

Don't Expect Joey Logano to Significantly Contend for Championship 4
William Byron

A DFS Must-Start Due to Lap-Leader Points
Ross Chastain

Hail Melon Nostalgia Masks Ross Chastain's Martinsville Mediocrity
Josh Berry

a Top Contender for DFS Place-Differential Points
Brad Keselowski

an Intriguing Martinsville Option
Shane Van Gisbergen

Now Competent on Ovals, but Don't Start Him Here
Kyle Busch

Qualifies Well but Probably Won't Have Staying Power
Carson Hocevar

Lack of Finesse Makes Him a Risky Martinsville Pick
Bryce Harper

Phillies Aren't Planning to Trade Bryce Harper
Bo Bichette

Starting at Second, Batting Cleanup in Game 1 of World Series
Bo Bichette

Makes World Series Roster
Ciryl Gane

Scheduled For A Title Fight
Tom Aspinall

Set for First Official Title Defense
Mackenzie Dern

Can Become The New Strawweight Champion
Virna Jandiroba

Set For UFC 321 Co-Main Event
Mario Bautista

Aims To Extend His Win Streak
MMA

Umar Numagomedov A Favorite At UFC 321
Jailton Almeida

Hopes To Get A Title Shot With A Win
Alexander Volkov

Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Azamat Murzakanov

Looks To Remain Undefeated
Aleksandar Rakic

In Dire Need Of Victory
CFB

Texas Tech QB Will Hammond Will Start vs. Oklahoma State Saturday
CFB

Kansas State RB Dylan Edwards Out For Sunflower Showdown
CFB

Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson Will Not Play In Week 9
Zack Wheeler

Could be Ready for Opening Day in 2026
William Contreras

Could Need Finger Surgery
CFB

Utah QB Devon Dampier Listed as Questionable on Big 12 Injury Report

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