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Andy Smith

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FSWA Member. NFL, MLB, and NHL Contributor at RotoBaller. You can find me at the news desk, writing long form pieces and DFS content. I'd like to consider myself a fantasy sports expert and that my track record speaks for itself. Feel free to follow and chat with me on X @A_Smith_FS. When not writing for RotoBaller you can probably find me at a Disney Theme Park.

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Malik Nabers Limited on Wednesday with Back Injury

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (back) is expected to practice in a limited capacity on Wednesday. Nabers was held out of practice on Friday, leading up to their season opener with this same injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, but it appears the team is leaning toward the side of […]


Matthew Golden - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Rookies

Matthew Golden - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 2 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4/low-end flex ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden entered the regular season trending upward as he was establishing a strong connection with quarterback Jordan Love in training camp and the preseason. In addition, with Jayden Reed (foot) being limited with a Jones fracture, Golden […]


Chris Godwin - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

When Is Chris Godwin Coming Back? Injury Update and Fantasy Football Outlook (Week 2)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (ankle) has been shut down since suffering a dislocated ankle during their Week 7 contest against the Ravens last season. During training camp, Godwin was progressing well and did not appear in line to miss the majority of the upcoming season. He's currently injured but not on IR, […]


Christian Kirk - Fantasy Football Rankings, WR Draft Sleepers

When Is Christian Kirk Coming Back? Injury Update and Fantasy Football Outlook (Week 2)

Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk was one of the many offseason acquisitions the Texans made on the offensive side of the ball. However, the veteran wideout was unable to suit up in Week 1. According to reports, Kirk could be in danger of missing multiple weeks with the hamstring injury, which significantly lowers his […]


Joe Mixon - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

When Is Joe Mixon Coming Back? Injury Update and Fantasy Football Outlook (Week 2)

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon spent the entire 204 season working as the primary workhorse in the Houston backfield. Mixon enjoyed a productive campaign but has been dealing with injuries to begin 2025. Shortly before the regular season, the Texans placed Mixon on the NFI-reserve list due to a foot injury, which will keep […]


George Kittle Placed on Injured Reserve

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the San Francisco 49ers are placing tight end George Kittle (hamstring) on the injured reserve. As a result, Kittle will miss at least the next four games. The star tight end suffered this injury during their Week 1 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. Before exiting the contest, Kittle caught […]


Tyler Allgeier - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups - Tyler Allgeier, Najee Harris, Will Shipley Fantasy Football Outlooks

During the opening week of the season, many backup running backs flashed solid upside and proved they could hold standalone value despite being in a reserve role. Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson and Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson were among the position's top performers despite opening the season in a No. 2 role. […]


Jauan Jennings Avoids Serious Shoulder Injury

According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (shoulder) is not dealing with a serious shoulder injury. Rapoport noted that at this time, Jennings appears to have avoided a significant injury. This is an excellent sign for the San Francisco offense as tight end George Kittle (hamstring) is […]


Jaydon Blue Expected to Remain Inactive in Week 2

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue is expected to remain inactive during their Week 2 contest against the New York Giants. Blue was a healthy scratch during their season opener against the Eagles, and it appears the fifth-round rookie is expected to spend the second game on the sidelines as well. During training camp, […]


Jaxson Dart - Fantasy Football Rankings, Rookie QB Sleepers

Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups - DJ Giddens, Jaxson Dart, Ollie Gordon II Fantasy Football Outlooks

During the opening week of the campaign, many rookies have already begun to live up to their ADP. In Washington, running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt is already appearing to be the steal of most fantasy drafts. In this piece, we will look at two rookie running backs and a quarterback and determine if fantasy managers should […]


Cedric Tillman - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups - Darnell Mooney, Cedric Tillman, Christian Kirk Fantasy Outlooks

After a wild opening week, fantasy managers may be dealing with numerous injuries. Wide receivers Drake London (shoulder) and Xavier Worthy (shoulder) are just a few at the position who could be in danger of missing time. In this piece, we will look at three wide receivers who could be intriguing with their targets and […]


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Isaac TeSlaa: WR Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Football Week 2

Isaac TeSlaa Waiver Wire Outlook for Week 2 BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues (upside stash) ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa flashed upside during the preseason. Despite joining a crowded wide receiver room, the Arkansas product looked quite impressive and made a strong case to open […]


Trey Benson - Fantasy Football Rankings, RB, NFL Draft Sleepers,

Trey Benson RB Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 2

Trey Benson Waiver Wire Outlook for Week 2 BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After having a modest role in his debut season, serving as the clear RB2 to James Conner, Trey Benson enjoyed a rather impressive opening showing in 2025. Facing the New Orleans Saints, Benson carried the […]


Bhaysul Tuten - NFL Draft Prospects, Rookie Rankings

Bhayshul Tuten RB Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 2

Bhayshul Tuten Waiver Wire Outlook for Week 2 BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-team leagues (high-upside stash) ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The fourth-round rookie of our Virginia Tech was a popular sleeper candidate in draft season as the Jacksonville backfield severely disappointed in 2024. After a dominant 2023 season, presumed starter Travis Etienne Jr. […]


Keenan Allen - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Keenan Allen: WR Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Football Week 2

Keenan Allen Waiver Wire Outlook for Week 2 BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 50% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Shortly before the start of the regular season, the Los Angeles Chargers opted to bring back former longtime wide receiver Keenan Allen. Allen spent the first 11 seasons of his career with the Chargers before […]


Quentin Johnston - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL DFS Lineup Picks

Quentin Johnston WR Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Former first-round pick Quentin Johnston has flashed upside at times, but has been tough to trust in fantasy due to inconsistent performances. However, the wideout enjoyed an impressive start to the 2025 season and could be in store for a breakout campaign. Facing […]


Hollywood Marquise Brown - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Hollywood Brown: WR Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Football Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown had a disappointing debut season in Kansas City as he missed the vast majority of the season due to a shoulder injury. He appeared in only two regular-season games and caught just nine passes for 91 […]


Xavier Worthy Week-to-Week with Dislocated Shoulder

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder) is viewed as week-to-week. Schefter noted on The Pat McAfee Show on Monday afternoon that the injury does not appear to be overly serious, but he is expected to miss some time. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, but […]


Dylan Sampson - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Rookies

Dylan Sampson (RB, CLE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Despite opening the game as the team's No. 2 running back, rookie Dylan Sampson flashed immense upside in his NFL debut on Sunday afternoon. During their loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, the Tennessee product led the team in rushing (29 yards) and brought […]


Quinshon Judkins - College Football Rankings - NCAA CFB DFS Lineup Picks - NFL Draft

Quinshon Judkins RB Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 55% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Cleveland Browns drafted running back Quinshon Judkins in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Coming off a National Championship-winning season at Ohio State, many expected that Judkins would immediately take over the Cleveland backfield that opted not to re-sign Nick […]


More Opportunities for Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet Moving Forward

According to Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune, there could be more opportunities for both running backs, Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet. Head coach Mike Macdonald noted that "both played well" and "protected our quarterback." Fantasy managers should continue to monitor their usage as they split work in their season opener on Sunday […]


Jacory Croskey-Merritt Leads Team in Rushing in Stellar Debut

Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt tallied 82 rushing yards and a score on 10 attempts in his NFL debut on Sunday afternoon against the New York Giants. The seventh-round rookie was unable to bring in his lone target. Despite sitting lower on the depth chart to open the game and throughout most of […]


Harold Fannin Jr. Sees Team High in Targets in NFL Debut

Cleveland Browns rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. saw a team-high nine targets during their Week 1 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. On these targets, Fannin was able to catch seven of them for 63 yards. Even though Fannin opened the season as the team's No. 2 tight end behind veteran David Njoku, the third-round […]


Calvin Austin III Emerges as Steelers WR2 in Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III enjoyed a breakout game in Week 1 and emerged as the team's No. 2 option in the passing game. During the offseason, Austin was competing for the No. 2 role alongside Roman Wilson and veterans Scotty Miller and Ben Skowronek. However, during the victory over the Jets on […]


Zamir White - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, NFL Injury News

Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups - Zamir White, Andrei Iosivas, Josh Reynolds Fantasy Football Outlooks

Finding under-the-radar flex options can provide a significant boost to your fantasy team. Every season, a team's backup running back or No. 3 wide receiver eventually earns a starting role and provides stable fantasy production for most of the season. In this piece, we will look at three players who could find themselves near the […]


Jaylin Noel - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Rookies

Waiver Wire Planning A Week Ahead: High-Upside Bench Stashes Before Fantasy Football Week 1

Hey RotoBallers! It's time to look ahead, and plan for waiver wire stashes who may emerge in Week 1 games. Even though we have only had two games so far in Week 1, it is never too early to begin to look at the top options on the waiver wire. It is crucial to get […]


Drake Maye - Fantasy Football rankings, NFL DFS Picks, QB Streamers

Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye, Caleb Williams: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1

Week 1 of the fantasy season is finally here. At this point, your league has drafted, and you are parsing through all the relevant information to figure out who should be in your lineup for Week 1. Even though we are in the opening week of the season, many managers will have to make a […]


Rhamondre Stevenson - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Rhamondre Stevenson, Woody Marks, Dameon Pierce: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1

Week 1 of the fantasy season is finally here. At this point, your league has drafted, and you are parsing through all the relevant information to figure out who should be in your lineup for Week 1. In the opening week, it can be tough to trust aging veterans and emerging sleeper rookies, as neither […]


Rashod Bateman - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Isaac Guerendo, Rashod Bateman, Deebo Samuel Sr.: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1

Week 1 of the fantasy season is finally here. At this point, your league has drafted, and you are parsing through all the relevant information to figure out who should be in your lineup for Week 1. In the opening week, several veteran options have difficult matchups which can make it tough for managers to […]


Cedric Tillman - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Marvin Harrison Jr., Darnell Mooney, Cedric Tillman: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1

Week 1 of the fantasy season is finally here. At this point, your league has drafted, and you are parsing through all the relevant information to figure out who should be in your lineup for Week 1. In the opening week, it could be difficult for a wide receiver, especially when they do not have […]


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