Jaylen Warren - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-floor RB2 ANALYSIS: On Monday morning, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced that they extended running back Jaylen Warren to a two-year extension. Warren initially signed a one-year deal earlier in free agency but will now remain in Pittsburgh for the foreseeable future. However, despite the extension, Warren may […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. quickly took over the starting job in his rookie season and appears poised to remain in that role during his sophomore campaign. As a rookie, Tracy had a limited role during the first four weeks but took […]

Matthew Golden Listed as Starting Wide Receiver

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden is listed as a starter on the team's depth chart, according to Zach Jacobson of 247 Sports. Golden was selected in the opening round of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Texas. Throughout camp, Golden has received positive buzz and has already begun to establish a strong […]

Jacory Croskey-Merritt Listed Fourth on Depth Chart

Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt is listed as the team's RB4 on their official depth chart. Veteran Austin Ekeler occupies the top spot while Jeremy McNichols and Chris Rodriguez Jr. slot in as the No. 2 and No. 3. The seventh-round rookie out of Arizona was very impressive during the preseason and made […]

Braelon Allen - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: New York Jets running back Braelon Allen was given opportunities during his rookie season, but was rarely effective during his debut campaign. As a rookie, the former fourth-round pick out of Wisconsin totaled just 334 yards on 92 attempts. He found the back […]

Dalton Kincaid's Role Not Expected to Grow?

According to Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic, Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid is not expected to see his role grow during the 2025 season. Buscaglia noted that, given Dawson Knox's presence on the team, Kincaid will likely not take a large share of opportunities. Last season, Kincaid logged around 66% of the team snaps, […]

J.K. Dobbins - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2/RB3 ANALYSIS: The Denver Broncos added to options ot their backfield during the offseason. After opting not to re-sign longtime Bronco Javonte Williams, the team pivoted to rookie RJ Harvey and former Los Angeles Charger J.K. Dobbins. While Harvey has received most of the positive buzz […]

Nick Chubb - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-floor RB2/RB3 ANALYSIS: The Houston Texans signed veteran Nick Chubb to a one-year deal earlier in the offseason to slot in as a reliable backup option to workhorse Joe Mixon. However, Mixon has been dealing with a lingering foot/ankle injury and was recently placed on the […]

Zach Charbonnet - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/RB4 ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet has flashed immense upside at times, but has rarely been given consistent opportunities in the offense. Throughout his two-year NFL career, the former UCLA product has only been given ample opportunities when starting running back Kenneth Walker III has […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end RB2/FLEX ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. entered the 2024 season as a top running back in fantasy formats. In 2023, the former first-round pick enjoyed a breakout campaign as he ran for 1,088 yards and added 476 yards through the air on […]

Stefon Diggs Expected to Suit Up in Week 1

According to Mike Reiss of ESPN, New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (knee) is expected to be ready for their season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders. Head coach Mike Vrabel noted that "As of today, he'll be out there." Reiss projects Diggs to be placed at the top of the depth chart, serving […]

Javonte Williams - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team PPR leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX option ANALYSIS: The Dallas Cowboys signed running back Javonte Williams in the offseason to lead the backfield after they let former 1,000-yard rusher Rico Dowdle sign with the Carolina Panthers. In 2023, Williams served as the primary back in Denver but was inefficient, totaling […]

Jerome Ford - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-floor RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford has been productive when put in a starting role. Last season, Ford opened the season as the team's starting running back and was productive at times. During the first five weeks, he averaged 11.9 PPR points per […]

Isiah Pacheco - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco had an impressive start to the 2024 season and appeared to be on the verge of a breakout season. During Week 1, Pacheco racked up 45 yards and a score on the ground and added 33 through the […]

Travis Hunter - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: The Jacksonville Jaguars opted to move up in the first round to select Heisman Trophy-winning wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter out of Colorado with the second overall pick. Hunter is considered one of the best wide receiver prospects to ever enter the draft portal and […]

Tyler Warren - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: The Indianapolis Colts selected top tight end prospect Tyler Warren out of Penn State with the 14th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Warren was widely regarded as one of the top prospects in the draft class and is expected to make a significant […]

Colston Loveland - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end TE1 ANALYSIS: The Chicago Bears made a big splash in the opening round of the 2025 NFL Draft by selecting top tight end prospect Colston Loveland with the 10th overall pick. Loveland spent his entire three-year college career at the University of Michigan. In 2023, Loveland […]

Jaylin Noel - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: The Texans added two wide receivers on Day 2 of the NFL Draft with Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel. Noel was taken slightly after Higgins in the third round of the draft with the 79th overall pick. Noel spent all four seasons of his […]

Tre' Harris - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: The Chargers added another pass catcher for Justin Herbert in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft by selecting wideout Tre' Harris with the 55th overall pick (second round) out of Ole Miss. Harris spent the final two seasons of his collegiate career […]

Luther Burden III - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: The Chicago Bears added another weapon for young quarterback Caleb Williams by selecting wide receiver Luther Burden III out of Missouri in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Burden enjoyed a career year in 2023 as he eclipsed the century mark, totaling […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team, 3-WR leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4/flex ANALYSIS: The Houston Texans bolstered their wide receiver room in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft by selecting Jayden Higgins out of Iowa with the 34th overall pick. Higgins enjoyed a successful two-year career at the University of Iowa. During his debut […]

Kaleb Johnson - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside RB4 ANALYSIS: After opting not to re-sign longtime starting running back Najee Harris in free agency, the Steelers found their potential next franchise option in Kaleb Johnson in the third round of the NFL draft. Johnson spent his entire three-year college career at Iowa. During […]

Jaydon Blue - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4 Update - Jaydon Blue is a healthy scratch in Thursday's game. He should be benched in all leagues ANALYSIS: After letting Rico Dowdle walk in free agency, the Dallas Cowboys opted to fill their running back room with veterans Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders. However, […]

Dylan Sampson - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns rookie running back Dylan Sampson did not figure to have a significant role in his debut season after being selected in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Earlier in the draft, the Browns selected top running back prospect Quinshon Judkins […]

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Sneaky Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Adds Before Week 1

Football time is here! We are in the heat of draft weekend, and the regular season begins tonight. You can feel it in the air, and it is a wonderful time to be a fan of this great sport. With drafts in full swing, many managers have likely already begun to peek at the waiver […]

Ollie Gordon II - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside RB4 ANALYSIS: The Miami Dolphins added to their running back room by selecting Ollie Gordon II in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma State. Despite having a disappointing 2024 campaign in college, Gordon looked like one of the game's top […]

Kyle Williams - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside WR4 ANALYSIS: The Patriots selected wide receiver Kyle Williams out of Washington State in the third round of April's NFL Draft. Williams spent his final two seasons of his college career with Washington State. In 2023, Williams caught 61 passes for 843 yards and six […]

TreVeyon Henderson - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside RB2/RB3 ANALYSIS: The New England Patriots bolstered their running back room by adding TreVeyon Henderson from the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Henderson played a key role on their National Championship team, posting an elite 7.1 YPC, the […]

Matthew Golden - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 1o+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside WR3 ANALYSIS: The Green Bay Packers made a big splash in the opening round of the 2025 NFL Draft by adding Texas standout Matthew Golden. This was the first time the team took a wide receiver in the opening round in nearly two decades. During […]

Ashton Jeanty - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: The Las Vegas Raiders found another franchise cornerstone with the sixth overall pick in this year's draft out of Boise State. Ashton Jeanty entered the draft as one of the best running back prospects of all time and will look to lead the Las Vegas […]