Marquise Brown - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside WR3/FLEX ANALYSIS: The veteran wideout, Marquise Brown, inked a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs before the 2024 season, but was rarely active for them as he dealt with a shoulder injury. He was only able to appear in two regular seasons, but was […]

Jayden Reed - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues (check injury reports) POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 with upside ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers Jayden Reed has flashed immense upside at times during his first two NFL seasons. However, at times, Reed has not seen consistent targets and has seen his fantasy production remain unstable. In 2024, Reed emerged as […]

Josh Downs - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside WR3 ANALYSIS: Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs has flashed immense upside at times during his career, but has seen his potential capped due to subpar quarterback play. During his rookie season in 2023, Downs totaled 771 yards and two scores on 68 receptions. In […]

Keon Coleman - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside WR3 ANALYSIS: Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman flashed upside at times during his debut season but was rarely consistent. During his first four games, he averaged a mere 6.7 PPR points per game. However, over his next four, he would begin to find […]

Jordan Mason - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: The 26-year-old inked a two-year contract worth $10.5 million in the offseason with the Minnesota Vikings. Jordan Mason has spent his entire three-year NFL career in San Francisco. Through its first two seasons, Mason ran the ball just 41.5 times per season. However, in […]

Elic Ayomanor - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Sit in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: The Titans bolstered their wide receiver room by adding Elic Ayomanor out of Stanford in the fourth round of the draft. Ayomanor spent his entire collegiate career with Stanford. In 2023 and 2024, Ayomanor averaged a strong 922.0 receiving yards per season and found the […]

Will Jordan Addison Play in Week 1 or in 2025? Fantasy Football Outlook and Rookie Update

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison has enjoyed an impressive start to his NFL career. Through his first two seasons, Addison has found the back of the end zone 19 times in just 32 games. However, the wideout was recently hit with a suspension due to violating the league's Substance Abuse Policy. When is Addison […]

Kenny Pickett Logs Full Practice on Wednesday

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kenny Pickett (hamstring) logged a full practice on Wednesday and is cleared to suit up in Week 1 when the Raiders face the New England Patriots. Pickett began the offseason with the Cleveland Browns but was traded to the Raiders in exchange for a fifth-round pick. The former first-round pick has […]

Jaylen Waddle Not on Injury Report

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was not included on the team's initial injury report on Wednesday. According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the former first-round pick missed time in camp due to an injury. However, seeing him not on the team's first injury report suggests he is not in any danger of […]

Dont'e Thornton Jr. - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside WR3/WR4 ANALYSIS: The Las Vegas Raiders added two wide receivers in the draft, Jack Bech in the second round and Dont'e Thornton Jr. in the fourth. However, the fourth-rounder appears to have not only surpassed Bech on the depth chart but has claimed a starting role […]

Austin Ekeler - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-floor RB2 in PPR leagues/flex in standard leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler served as the primary pass-catching back in his debut season in D.C., but appears poised to take over the lead role this season. In 2024, Ekeler saw most of his opportunities in […]

Isaac TeSlaa - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Sit in most leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4/Bench Stash ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa has made a name for himself in the preseason and is making a strong case to open his rookie season in a starting role. The Lions selected TeSlaa in the third round with the 70th overall pick […]

Is Deshaun Watson Out for the Season? Fantasy Football Outlook and Injury Update

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been unable to find success in Cleveland after signing a record-breaking contract with the Browns. During the 2024 campaign, Watson threw for a career-low five touchdown passes and added three interceptions over just seven games before suffering a ruptured Achilles. Will Watson return to the field this season? Has […]

Joshua Palmer - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: The Buffalo Bills signed wideout Joshua Palmer to a three-year contract worth $29 million during the offseason. This was the team's primary move regarding their pass-catching room, as they did not add a receiver in the draft. However, they did extend running back James […]

Austin Ekeler Continues to See Time as Lead Running Back

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler was once again deployed as the team's RB1 during practice on Wednesday. During a QB/RB drill, JP Finaly of NBC4 reported that Ekeler was given the first opportunity, while seventh-round rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt followed him. Jeremy McNichols and Chris Rodriguez Jr. followed behind him as the third and fourth […]

Chris Rodriguez Jr. Deployed as Fourth Running Back During Wednesday's Practice

Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. was deployed as the No. 4 option during the team drills on Wednesday. According to JP Finaly of NBC4, during a QB/RB drill, Rodriguez was the fourth running back to take the field. Veteran Austin Ekeler continued to slot in as the top option while Jacory Croskey-Merritt and […]

Jauan Jennings Limited on Wednesday, Expected to Play in Week 1

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (calf) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session but is expected to play in Week 1, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Jennings has been sidelined throughout most of August due to this calf injury. However, seeing him return to the practice, albeit in a limited capacity, […]

Josh Downs off the Injury Report

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (hamstring) is not on the team's initial injury report. This is an excellent sign as the wideout was battling a hamstring injury throughout most of August. However, seeing him practice in full on Wednesday should put him in an excellent position to be at full strength in their season […]

Malik Nabers Not on Initial Injury Report

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (toe) is not on the team's initial injury report. Throughout camp, Nabers has been diagnosed with a lingering toe injury in addition to back and shoulder injuries. However, seeing Nabers not on the report early in the week suggests he will be given a full workload during their […]

Chris Rodriguez Jr. - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. has rarely been given consistent looks throughout his two-year NFL career, but could be in store for a breakout season in Year 3. In 2024, Rodriguez was typically deployed as a change-of-pace option as he carried […]

Is Jalen McMillan Out for the Season? Fantasy Football Outlook and Injury Update

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan had a slow start to his debut season in 2024 but quickly emerged as a reliable option in their passing attack during the back half of the season. However, in the preseason, McMillan suffered a neck injury, which could keep him sidelined throughout the start of the campaign. […]

Jacory Croskey-Merritt Working as Second Running Back on Wednesday

Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt was seen working as the No. 2 running back during team drills on Wednesday, according to JP Finaly of NBC. This is an excellent sign for the seventh-round rookie as he was listed fourth on the team's depth chart earlier in the week. During these QB/RB drills, Croskey-Merritt […]

Is Chris Godwin Out for the Season? Fantasy Football Outlook and Injury Update

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin was on pace to enjoy a career year during the 2024 season. Through the first six weeks, Godwin was on pace to finish as a WR1 in fantasy as he averaged a stellar 20.7 PPR points per game with 85.2 yards and 7.2 receptions per game. However, in […]

Tank Bigsby - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: The Jacksonville Jaguars backfield has been one of the most discussed positional groups during the offseason. With Liam Coen taking over head coaching duties, this entire running back group could be in store for a massive bounce-back season in 2025. Last fall, Coen helped […]

Calvin Ridley - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside WR3 ANALYSIS: Despite playing with the worst quarterback play in the league last season, Calvin Ridley put together another strong campaign. Ridley posted his second-straight 1,000-yard campaign, totaling 1,017 yards on 64 receptions. He found the back of the end zone four times. In 2023, Ridley […]

Quinshon Judkins - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Sit in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Bench stash/RB4 ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins was projected to immediately slot in as the team's RB1 after being drafted in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Judkins played a key role in Ohio State's National Championship-winning team during the 2024 season. […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 23 (September 1 - September 7)

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! We are nearing the stretch run of the baseball season, but that does not mean we can abandon our teams. There are still several high-end players available on the waiver wire that can be the difference between us winning or losing our leagues. Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups continues […]

Chris Olave - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside WR3 ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave had a disappointing campaign in 2024. The former Ohio State standout appeared in just eight games and tallied a mere 400 yards with just one touchdown. He caught only 32 receptions on 44 targets. Olave dealt with […]

Later-Round Fantasy Football Sleepers and Draft Values to Outperform ADP

Hello RotoBallers! Fantasy football draft season is in full swing. While many managers put much of their attention on the opening rounds, the final rounds could be just as important. While you cannot lose your league with your final picks, you can win them. Just look at Bucky Irving and Jayden Daniels from last season. […]

Ricky Pearsall - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High upside WR3 ANALYSIS: San Francisco wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was not on the field much during his debut season in 2024, but showed immense upside when he eventually made his debut. Pearsall did not make his season debut until Week 7 as he was recovering […]