Week 1 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Panthers vs. Saints Matchups

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara will start the season in a favorable matchup against the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers allowed 24.9 PPR fantasy points to opposing running backs last...

Jonnu Smith - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Bench In Single-TE Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-End TE2 ANALYSIS: The Miami Dolphins signed Jonnu Smith to be their starting tight end this season, and he'll make his debut with the team on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Smith came on strong during his lone season with Atlanta in 2023, catching a career-high 50 […]

Bengals Defense In Must-Start Territory For Week 1

The Cincinnati Bengals' defense should be started in all fantasy leagues ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the New England Patriots. While the Bengals ranked near the middle of the league for fantasy points in 2023, they get a juicy matchup against the Patriots to open the 2024 season. New England is widely expected […]

Tyler Bass A Solid Kicking Option For Season Opener

Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass is worth starting in most leagues ahead of Week 1 versus the Arizona Cardinals. Although Bass is coming off a down year in which he made just 82.8 percent of his field goals and tied his career-low for extra point attempts, he's still someone worth considering for lineups given the […]

Matt Gay Questionable For Week 1

Indianapolis Colts kicker Matt Gay (hernia) is officially questionable for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans. Although he was officially listed as a non-participant in practice all three days this week, head coach Shane Steichen did note that Gay has been doing some kicking. Therefore, with the questionable tag, Indianapolis is leaving the door open […]

Marcus Mariota Ruled Out For Week 1

Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (chest, pectoral) has officially been ruled out for Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He had been limited on Wednesday but then did not practice on Thursday or Friday. His absence means that Washington will head into its first game of the year with Jeff Driskel backing up Jayden […]

Commanders Release Byron Pringle

Washington Commanders wide receiver Byron Pringle was released on Friday, according to an announcement from the team. Pringle's best NFL season came in 2021 with the Chiefs. Last year with Washington, he appeared in all 17 games, catching 14 passes for 161 yards but zero touchdowns. He re-signed with the Commanders during the offseason but […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 1 Updates for Christian McCaffrey, Jaylen Warren, Antonio Gibson, Miles Sanders

Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 1, as of September 7. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 1, including Christian McCaffrey, Jaylen Warren, Antonio Gibson, and Miles Sanders. As the fantasy football season gets underway, every decision, transaction, […]

K.J. Osborn Off Radar Ahead Of Patriots Debut

New England Patriots wide receiver K.J. Osborn will make his team debut against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon. The veteran pass-catcher was signed away from the Minnesota Vikings this offseason and should provide quarterback Jacoby Brissett with an experienced presence downfield. Osborn is known for his big-play potential, but he's capable of producing on […]

Joey Slye Avoidable In All Leagues In Week 1

New England Patriots kicker Joey Slye should be left on the waiver wire in fantasy football ahead of his Week 1 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. There are a variety of reasons why Slye is avoidable, starting with the poor state of the Patriots' offense. New England is projected to finish with the NFL's worst […]

Patriots Defense Tough To Trust Amidst Matchup Questions

The New England Patriots' defense falls outside the top-12 units in fantasy football for Week 1. The Patriots are set to kick off their season against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Cincinnati has an offense with plenty of firepower, but there are real questions about their pass-catching group this week with Ja'Marr Chase (personal) questionable […]

Ja'Lynn Polk Off The Fantasy Radar Ahead Of NFL Debut

New England Patriots wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk will make his NFL debut against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. A second-round pick out of the University of Washington, Polk could open the year as New England's No. 2 wide receiver. As the preseason wrapped up, both he and K.J. Osborn were competing for that role […]

Demario Douglas Has Some Appeal In Week 1

New England Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas has generated some buzz as a potential fantasy starter in deeper leagues for Week 1. As the Patriots prepare for battle against the Cincinnati Bengals, quarterback Jacoby Brissett will likely be looking for reliable options in the passing attack, including Douglas. Brissett will have very little time to […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Is Patriots' Top Fantasy Option

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson has more fantasy football allure than the rest of his teammates heading into a Week 1 clash with the Cincinnati Bengals. While the Patriots have a very bleak outlook in general this year, there's still an opportunity for players like Stevenson to see decent volume. That starts this […]

Jacoby Brissett Avoidable In Patriots Return

New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett is gearing up for his second stint with the team. He'll draw the start for New England in Week 1 but remains off the radar in most fantasy leagues. His below-average play coupled with the Patriots' weak pass-catching group lowers Brissett's floor, as well as his upside. He also […]

Tyler Conklin - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Bench In Single-TE Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE2 ANALYSIS: New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin continues to generate some low-end fantasy buzz after a solid 2023 season. The 29-year-old has been a top-18 tight end in PPR leagues for each of the last three seasons. Last year, he tied a career-high in receptions […]

Aaron Rodgers - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in Deeper 2-QB Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: Aaron Rodgers makes his grand return to the field this week, roughly one year after tearing his Achilles on his first series with the Jets. Rodgers' return is much-anticipated, perhaps widely due to the fact that his presence gives a major fantasy boost to […]

Malachi Corley Could Be A Healthy Scratch In Week 1

New York Jets wide receiver Malachi Corley could be a healthy scratch against the San Francisco 49ers this week, according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. This would leave the Jets with five active receivers. Rosenblatt notes that Corley, a rookie, would likely need to prove his worth as a returner in order to be […]

Allen Lazard To Open 2024 With Increased Opportunities

New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard is expected to have a larger workload when the regular season begins this week, according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. His additional volume is a direct result of Mike Williams (knee) opening the year on a limited workload. Lazard was quiet in 2023, catching just 23 passes […]

Mike Williams Will Be Limited To Start The Year

New York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams (knee) is expected to be on a limited workload when the season begins, according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. Williams is recovering from a torn ACL. He signed with the Jets this offseason, offering a veteran presence in a receiver room that will look to thrive alongside […]

Samaje Perine To Fill The Jerick McKinnon Role

Kansas City Chiefs running back Samaje Perine is expected to fill the void left behind by Jerick McKinnon's departure, head coach Andy Reid said. Specifically, this means that Perine will primarily get involved as a pass-catcher and blocker. Reid also noted that Perine is an intelligent player who runs well. Last year, the veteran running […]

Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 24 (2024)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 24 of the fantasy baseball season. There were plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances throughout Minor League Baseball during last week's action. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are not only coming off […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 1 Updates for Christian McCaffrey, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jaylen Warren, Clyde Edwards-Helaire

Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 1, as of September 4. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 1, including Christian McCaffrey, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jaylen Warren, and Clyde Edwards-Helaire. As the fantasy football season gets underway, every decision, transaction, […]

Adonai Mitchell, Alec Pierce Will Both Have Roles On Offense

Indianapolis Colts wide receivers Adonai Mitchell and Alec Pierce will both have roles on offense this season, according to JJ Stankevitz of the team's official website. He noted that Mitchell has displayed impressive size, speed, and athleticism while getting extra reps in the slot with Josh Downs (ankle) sidelined. Meanwhile, Pierce has earned plenty of […]

Head Coach Praises Van Jefferson, Scotty Miller

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told the media that he "can't say enough" about the consistency exhibited by wide receivers Van Jefferson and Scotty Miller this summer. Both receivers were new additions this offseason and appear to have earned some praise from the coaching staff. Jefferson caught 20 passes for 209 yards last year […]

James Conner Confirmed As Bell Cow

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner "is the bell cow in that room," offensive coordinator Drew Petzing told the media on Tuesday. In simpler terms, Conner remains the primary option in Arizona's backfield. After all, there's no reason to reduce his workload given that he excelled in 2023. Last year, despite being 28 years old, […]

Joe Mixon Fully Healthy Ahead Of Week 1

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (quadriceps) is fully healthy, according to KPRC's Aaron Wilson. Mixon reportedly dealt with an undisclosed issue throughout the preseason, which we now know was a quadricep injury. He didn't suit up for any of the Texans' preseason games, but that may have been a result of his veteran status […]

Ty Chandler To Return Kicks

Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler is expected to return kicks following the latest depth chart update. Chandler is listed as the team's primary kick returner while Brandon Powell handles punt return duties. This development comes in the wake of Minnesota's decision to release talented returner Kene Nwangwu. Chandler has big shoes to fill but […]

Chase Brown To Return Kicks

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown is listed as the team's primary kick returner heading into the 2024 season. This update coincides with the news that Brown ranks second on the running back depth chart behind Zack Moss. As it stands, Brown may have a slightly smaller role than many managers anticipated; we may see […]

Late-Round Lotto Tickets - Fantasy Football Draft Picks That Could Pay Off Big in 2024

Every fantasy football manager will tell you how much they love to select "their guy" in the first round of fantasy drafts. It's rewarding and exciting to know that you can watch one of your most-hyped players rack up major production in your starting lineup for the full season. However, it feels even better to […]