Cole Kmet - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Sit In Most Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE2 ANALYSIS: Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet is a popular name in the Week 1 start 'em or sit 'em conversation. His ranking right on the fringe between TE1 and TE2 makes him a difficult player to trust, but his track record in Chicago also makes […]

Trevor Lawrence - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In Most 14+ Team Leagues or All 2-QB Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-End QB1 ANALYSIS: Trevor Lawrence continued to show flashes in his third NFL season last year, tossing for over 4,000 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 21 turnovers. His inability to protect the football is a major concern, but fantasy managers found some […]

Dalton Schultz - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In Most 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-End TE1 ANALYSIS: Dalton Schultz is coming off his first season with the Houston Texans, having delivered varying levels of production. The Stanford product was a top-10 tight end in seven of his 15 games, but there were also five weeks when he finished as […]

Pat Freiermuth - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Bench In Most Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-End TE2 ANALYSIS: The Pat Freiermuth experience in Pittsburgh has been a roller coaster. He burst onto the scene with seven touchdowns as a rookie in 2021, eclipsed 700 yards on nearly 100 targets in 2022, and then delivered an epic dud in 2023. Sure, Freiermuth missed […]

Every AFC Team's Most Overrated Player For Fantasy Football

Chase Brown had an amazing training camp, receiving praise for his pass-catching and explosive ability. However, he also missed a few gaps and was impatient waiting for his blocks to form. Ultimat...

J.K. Dobbins - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 16+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: If you're looking for a player with horrible injury luck, look no further than J.K. Dobbins. The former Baltimore Raven has played just nine games over the last seasons. He's fresh off recovering from a brutal Achilles tear in Week 1 of the 2023 […]

Rashid Shaheed - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/FLEX ANALYSIS: It's been fun to watch Rashid Shaheed transition from a random deep threat as a rookie to the true No. 2 receiver in New Orleans last year. Despite missing two games, he finished as the overall WR44, contributing 46 catches, 719 yards, and five […]

Jordan Love - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 8+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Jordan Love had a terrific 2023 season, earned a massive contract extension, and has even started to get some hype in analysts' MVP predictions. After passing for 4,159 yards, 32 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions last year, it's safe to say that Love is trending […]

Demario Douglas - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit In All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR5 ANALYSIS: Demario Douglas showed some potential in the Patriots' offense last year. However, there were also several games where he failed to produce despite being the top healthy target. Now, the Patriots have made a change at quarterback and also added plenty of other names to […]

When Is Ricky Pearsall Coming Back? Fantasy Football Injury Return Update

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shaping up to be one of the more intriguing rookies at his position this year. Selected late in the first round, Pearsall was pushing to be the No. 3 receiver in one of the NFL's best offenses. However, a scary situation unfolded on Saturday evening, leaving Pearsall […]

Drake Maye Expected To Start At Some Point In 2024

New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye is expected to be named the starter at some point during the 2024 NFL season, according to Jeff Howe of The Athletic. While Jacoby Brissett gets the nod Week 1, Howe expects that the Patriots will turn to the No. 3 overall pick at some point this year. […]

Ray Davis Flashes Efficiency In First Preseason

Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis looked efficient during his first preseason in the NFL. Although the Kentucky product was held to just two yards in the first week, he bounced back with an impressive 58 yards on eight carries in the second week, good for an average of 7.3 yards per carry. He also […]

Adonai Mitchell Trending Towards Starting In Colts' Offense

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Adonai Mitchell impressed during the preseason and is trending toward being the team's primary slot receiver when the regular season kicks off this week, according to fantasy football analyst Jared Smola. Indianapolis spent a second-round pick on the Texas product, and it now appears he's poised to start in place of […]

Brock Bowers Hasn't Played Snaps With QB1 Yet

Las Vegas Raiders rookie tight end Brock Bowers did not play any snaps alongside quarterback Gardner Minshew II during the preseason, according to fantasy football analyst Jacob Gibbs. This is significant because Minshew was named the Raiders' starting quarterback, and it would have been ideal for Bowers to get some game action with him before […]

Rome Odunze Had Opportunity To Build Strong Rapport With Caleb Williams

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze had plenty of opportunities to establish a connection with quarterback Caleb Williams during the preseason. According to fantasy football analyst Jacob Gibbs, Odunze was the Bears wide receiver who spent the most time on the field with Williams during the three preseason games — even more than veterans […]

Travis Etienne Jr. - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. is coming off the best season of his career. Over 17 games last year, he tallied 1,008 rushing yards, 476 receiving yards, and 12 touchdowns. He finished as the overall RB3 in PPR leagues. A lot of Etienne's […]

Kyle Pitts - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 8+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts has been one of the most polarizing and frustrating players in fantasy football over the past few years. However, 2024 might be the year he finally emerges as a trustworthy option. Working in Pitts' favor is the addition […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 or FLEX ANALYSIS: Injuries have drastically limited Christian Watson's production through two seasons in the NFL, but a unique offseason treatment could preserve his health and allow him to play a full season in 2024. Watson is reportedly fully healthy and should not have any […]

Should I Draft James Cook Or Ray Davis? Who Is The Bills RB1 for 2024?

The Buffalo Bills' offseason subtractions at wide receiver have resulted in fantasy managers paying extra attention to the backfield. Buffalo's running back room could be the focal point of their offense now that Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis have departed. Buffalo isn't heading into 2024 with just James Cook atop their backfield, though. They also […]

Tank Dell Enters 2024 As Primary Slot Receiver

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell has fully recovered from being shot in the leg during the offseason and enters the 2024 season without any limitations. He built a firm rapport with C.J. Stroud last season, and the two should continue to connect early and often this year despite the Texans adding Stefon Diggs to […]

Curtis Samuel Offers Veteran Presence In WR Room

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Curtis Samuel should be a major contributor in the passing game this season. The veteran wideout has been a versatile player throughout his entire career and could now command a large portion of the targets vacated by Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis. While Samuel might not be as flashy as someone […]

Puka Nacua Preparing To Build Off Historic Rookie Year

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (knee) is coming off one of the most impressive rookie years in NFL history. Now, he'll look to build off his historic campaign as he enters his second season in the league. Nacua has been battling a knee injury this summer, but he's expected to be back to […]

Jonathon Brooks Facing Delayed Start To Career

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) will miss at least the first four games of the regular season after he was placed on the PUP list amidst his torn ACL recovery. This will delay Brooks' NFL debut, and he'll face an uphill battle to emerge as the Panthers' No. 1 running back once he's […]

Christian McCaffrey Sits Out Preseason, Looks To Defend Fantasy RB1 Title

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey did not register a touch during the 2024 NFL preseason. Many teams choose to rest their stars, and McCaffrey certainly fits that description. He's healthy and ready to go ahead of the upcoming season. Undoubtedly the best running back in the NFL, McCaffrey is coming off the second […]

Rico Dowdle To Be Less Involved On Special Teams

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle will play fewer special teams snaps as the team prepares to give him increased looks out of the backfield in 2024, head coach Mike McCarthy told the media. Dowdle is projected to operate alongside Ezekiel Elliott atop the Cowboys' running back room this season. While Elliott may technically open […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Not Spotted Practicing Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) was not seen at the portion of Sunday's practice open to the media, according to Pete Sweeney of Arrowhead Pride. Edwards-Helaire recently revealed that he's been dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder. While that kept him out of some training camp sessions, it's unclear whether the diagnosis explains […]

Should I Draft Rhamondre Stevenson or Antonio Gibson for Fantasy Football? Who Is The Patriots RB1 for 2024?

The New England Patriots made some moves within their backfield once again this past offseason, creating additional wrinkles for fantasy managers to ponder when making their 2024 draft picks and lineup decisions. Rhamondre Stevenson returns to the backfield, fresh off a rewarding contract extension. New England also signed Antonio Gibson to fill a similar role […]

Will Jaylen Waddle Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Miami Dolphins wide receiver has consistently been one of the flashier names in fantasy football. Despite playing alongside Tyreek Hill, the former first-round pick has emerged as a reliable playmaker in one of the NFL's high-powered offenses. However, Waddle is battling an injury that could threaten his availability for Week 1 of the 2024 season. […]

Will Dallas Goedert Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert is an interesting name to monitor ahead of the 2024 fantasy football season. The veteran has been a reliable contributor in the past, but he's coming off a down season. There's also more depth than usual at the tight end position this year, making it a little harder to […]

Jonathon Brooks, Chuba Hubbard, Miles Sanders - Fantasy Football Outlook For Carolina Panthers RBs In 2024

The Carolina Panthers are looking to emerge from the basement of the NFL after finishing 2023 with an abysmal 2-15 record. The last-place campaign saw Carolina fire head coach Frank Reich and secure the rights to the No. 1 draft choice, but that selection already belonged to Chicago due to a previous trade. Left without […]