Jaylen Waddle - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end WR1 ANALYSIS: Jaylen Waddle should be a must-start in all fantasy football leagues this week and be viewed as a low-end WR1 as the Dolphins face the Bills. Waddle’s Week 1 performance, where he recorded five catches for 109 yards, showcased his big-play ability and […]

Tua Tagovailoa - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa had a solid Week 1 showing, throwing for 338 yards and one touchdown in the team's 20-17 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1. Those numbers helped Tagovailoa finish as the QB9 on the week. However, he has a […]

Ray Davis - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Don't Start in Week 2 POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4 ANALYSIS: Fantasy managers should avoid starting Ray Davis this week as the Bills face the Dolphins. In Week 1, Davis recorded just three rushing attempts for 13 yards and added one catch for 14 yards, indicating his role in the offense is limited. With James […]

Jonnu Smith - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in Deep Tight End Premium Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE3 ANALYSIS: Coming into the 2024 season, Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith was expected to have a sizable role on offense. But that wasn't the case in Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, as Smith caught just one pass for seven yards in […]

Khalil Shakir - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/Flex ANALYSIS: Khalil Shakir should be viewed as a low-end WR3 or flex play this week in fantasy football as the Bills take on the Dolphins for Thursday night football. Shakir’s Week 1 performance, where he recorded three catches for 42 yards and a touchdown, shows […]

Curtis Samuel- Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in Deeper Leagues Only POSITIONAL VALUE: WR5 ANALYSIS: It was a rough first week for Buffalo Bills wide receiver Curtis Samuel. He caught just two passes for 15 yards while seeing two targets in the game. Samuel also only played 27% of the team's offensive snaps, which was behind Keon Coleman (73%), […]

Malachi Corley – Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Not Ranked ANALYSIS: New York Jets wide receiver Malachi Corley was a third-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Corley is a do-it-all receiver with game-changing abilities in the run game. The former Western Kentucky star had some impressive plays during training camp, earning praise and trust […]

Jauan Jennings – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1

BALLER MOVE: Sit in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR97 ANALYSIS: San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings is a solid NFL player. However, he has had limited fantasy football value. The veteran averaged only 3.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game in 2023, totaling 19 receptions for 265 receiving yards and a touchdown during the […]

Justin Fields - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Justin Fields is "more likely" to serve as the starting QB over Russell Wilson in the season opener on Sunday. Wilson (calf) was diagnosed with calf tightness earlier this week and was limited in practice on […]

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 […]

Jermaine Burton – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1

BALLER MOVE: Start in 16+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR75 ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton was a popular dynasty rookie pick. Tee Higgins will play on the franchise tag this season but likely won’t return in 2025, making Burton the favorite to take over as the starter opposite Ja'Marr Chase. However, the rookie […]

Andrei Iosivas – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR53 ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas had a quiet rookie season. He averaged 2.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per game, totaling 15 receptions on 25 targets for 116 receiving yards and four touchdowns. However, the former Princeton star only played 207 offensive snaps over […]

George Kittle - Week 1 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: While it's fair to question George Kittle's consistency and the San Francisco 49ers' target share, there's little doubt that the eighth-year tight end should be on the field at all times. He should still be Brock Purdy's security blanket as well. After week 7, […]

Ja'Marr Chase - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: You cannot leave Ja'Marr Chase on your bench if he plays. He is an elite WR talent and belongs in every starting lineup if he steps on the field. Unfortunately, Chase is embroiled in a contract dispute with the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals have reportedly submitted a "significant" […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2/FLEX UPDATE SEPTEMBER 9TH: Christian McCaffrey has been ruled out for Week 1 and will not play. Jordan Mason is an RB2/FLEX option, and must-stash if still available before lineups lock. ANALYSIS: San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason will enter the season as the No. 2 running […]

Braelon Allen - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end RB3 ANALYSIS: New York Jets rookie running back Braelon Allen will likely serve as the No.2 running back on Monday night against the San Francisco 49ers and should be left on your bench in all formats. Allen was selected in the fourth round of this year's […]

Jake Elliott - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: K1 ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott went 30-for-32 on field goal attempts last season and a near-perfect 45-for-46 on extra points en route to finishing as the No.6 kicker in PPR scoring last season. Last fall he continued a common trend where he was excellent […]

MarShawn Lloyd - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in Extremely Deep Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB5 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd has dealt with a hamstring injury for most of the preseason. The rookie injured his hamstring in the team's preseason opener on August 10. However, Lloyd is making significant progress from that injury and has a great […]

Dallas Goedert- Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert has been a solid TE1 option for fantasy managers over the past few years. Despite finishing as the TE14 in PPR formats last year, his 9.7 PPR fantasy points per game ranked 12th at the position. So, Goedert […]

Saquon Barkley - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB6 ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was one of my favorite players to draft in fantasy football this year. The superstar averaged 15.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game in 74 career contests with the New York Giants despite playing behind a poor offensive line. […]

Jalen Hurts - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been a fantasy superstar since taking over as the team’s starting quarterback. Hurts is a two-positional player, meaning he provides fantasy players with production as a passer and a runner. Last year, the former Alabama star was the QB2 […]

Isaiah Likely – Week 1 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE25 ANALYSIS: Isaiah Likely might be the NFL's best No. 2 tight end. The former Coastal Carolina star was the TE22 last season, averaging 5.1 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. He ended the year with 30 receptions on 40 targets for 411 receiving yards and five […]

Rashod Bateman – Week 1 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR64 ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman is a former first-round NFL Draft pick with massive upside. Unfortunately, he has struggled in the league because of injury. The former Minnesota star has missed 33.3% of the games in his career because of various injuries. However, he […]

Derrick Henry – Week 1 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB7 ANALYSIS: Derrick Henry was a polarizing draft pick this year. The future Hall of Famer signed with the Baltimore Ravens in free agency after eight seasons with the Tennessee Titans. While the veteran isn’t the superstar he was years ago, Henry was still a fantasy star […]

A.J. Brown - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-end WR1 ANALYSIS: Brown gets a juicy matchup against the Packers on Friday night in Brazil. Green Bay ranked 26th in both defensive pass DVOA and against opposing teams’ WR1 in 2023. Brown has been the clear focal point of Philadelphia’s aerial attack the last two seasons, […]

Jahan Dotson - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Deep League Bench Stash ANALYSIS: The former Washington Commanders first-round pick, Jahan Dotson, was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in August. He is coming off a disappointing sophomore season in 2023, as he failed to make a consistent fantasy impact. Even still, he is a talented player […]

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 […]

Lamar Jackson - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is coming off his second NFL MVP season and finished as the No.4 QB in PPR scoring last season. He threw for a career-high 3,678 yards, 14 passing scores, and added 821 yards on the ground with an additional […]