Noah Fant - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12-Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE2 ANALYSIS: Noah Fant is an athletic freak at the tight end position. During the draft process, the sixth-year tight end ran an impressive 4.50 40-yard dash, prompting the Broncos to make him a first-round pick in 2019. Despite Fant's obvious athletic gifts, he has never quite […]

Jonathan Taylor - Week 1 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 8+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Jonathan Taylor disappointed fantasy owners a season ago in terms of availability. He missed the first four games of the year with a contract dispute and injury, then missed three crucial fantasy games from Weeks 13-15 with another injury. When healthy, Taylor is still […]

Luke Musgrave - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in Tight End Premium Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE2 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave was putting together a solid rookie season in 2023 before suffering a lacerated kidney in Week 11. That kidney injury caused the young playmaker to miss six games, but before his extended absence, he was a […]

Greg Dortch - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: When Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch has gotten opportunities on offense, he provided solid flex numbers for fantasy managers. In four of the 17 games in which Dortch played at least 70% of the offensive snaps last season, he scored in double figures […]

Trey Benson - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in All Leagues, Priority Pick Up if on Waivers POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/RB4 ANALYSIS: Benson is listed as the backup running back on Arizona’s depth chart. Offensive coordinator Drew Petzing recently came out and stated that James Conner would be the team’s bellcow back. #Cardinals OC Drew Petzing: “James [Conner] is the bellcow […]

Rico Dowdle - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 16+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4 ANALYSIS: No one knows how the Dallas Cowboys running back room will play out this season. While Ezekiel Elliott is listed as the team's RB1, Rico Dowdle should be involved quite a bit on offense. Last season, Dowdle ran for 361 yards and two touchdowns […]

Geno Smith - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in Superflex Formats POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith had a subpar fantasy year in 2023, finishing as the QB19 and averaging 15.7 fantasy points per game. But Smith will have a great matchup to kick off his 2024 campaign, facing a Denver Broncos defense in Week 1 that […]

Antonio Gibson - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 18+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4 ANALYSIS: After spending his first four years with the Washington Commanders, running back Antonio Gibson signed with the New England Patriots in free agency. Now, Gibson will join Rhamondre Stevenson out of New England's backfield to form a solid duo. However, the 26-year-old might not […]

Josh Jacobs - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Starting Josh Jacobs in Week 1 is a strong move. He is set to be the Packers' primary running back and should see a significant workload against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday night. Jacobs has a proven track record of being a workhorse back, […]

Blake Corum - Week 1 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Don't Start in Week 1 POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Starting rookie running back Blake Corum in Week 1 could be a gamble, as his role in the Rams' offense is still uncertain. The Rams may prioritize their more established backs early in the season, making it difficult for Corum to immediately carve out […]

Russell Wilson - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1

BALLER MOVE: Sit in Week 1 POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end QB2 ANALYSIS: While it's fair to question Russell Wilson's talent at age 35 and the Pittsburgh Steelers offense, fantasy managers should try to avoid starting Russell Wilson in Week 1.  Wilson was recently named the starting quarterback to begin the 2024 season after a long quarterback […]

Jahmyr Gibbs - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Midrange RB1 ANALYSIS: Gibbs missed a portion of training camp after picking up a hamstring injury. This caused some concern among fantasy gamers, but Gibbs has said he feels good and is ready for the start of the year. #Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs tells ESPN that he’s […]

Jayden Daniels - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Jayden Daniels makes his highly-anticipated NFL debut against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, one of the worst pass defenses a year ago (fourth-worst 248.9 yards per game). The unfortunate aspect of Washington's offense is the lack of talent at receiver. Terry McLaurin is great, but […]

Miles Sanders - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/Low-end Flex ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders is currently listed as the No.2 running back on the depth chart and should be kept out of all starting lineup in the season opener. Last season, Sanders had the worst season of his five-year professional career as […]

Baker Mayfield - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-End QB1 ANALYSIS: While Baker Mayfield doesn't have rushing upside and wasn't a top-10 QB in 2023, the Commanders defense, especially the secondary, was gashed through 2023. Mayfield could have a big day with his array of weapons on offense. Mayfield experienced a career resurgence in […]

Jaleel McLaughlin - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/Flex (PPR) ANALYSIS: Jaleel McLaughlin didn't have much fantasy production in 2023, but that could change in a big way in 2024. McLaughlin showcased his explosiveness and efficiency, logging 5.4 yards per carry and scoring three total touchdowns in limited effort. McLaughlin's highlight tape is impressive. […]

Rome Odunze - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 10-12 Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: While Odunze was drafted with the ninth pick and lauded as an elite prospect, he faces an uphill battle to gain significant snaps in 2024 and largely didn't impress in the preseason. Rome Odunze is the newest Bears WR, but unfortunately for his fantasy […]

Will Levis - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: QBs ANALYSIS: Levis is entering his second season as the starting quarterback with the Tennessee Titans, and while he showed promise in Year 1, both he and the Titans need to show a little more before you should feel comfortable starting Levis outside of very deep leagues. Levis took over […]

Luke McCaffrey - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1

BALLER MOVE: Sit for Week 1 POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4+ ANALYSIS: Luke McCaffrey was drafted in the 3rd round this year, and while he looks to be a promising prospect, the Commanders have tons of question marks, and McCaffrey is still somewhat raw. Luke McCaffrey had an impressive college career, and the trade of Jahan Dotson […]

Jerry Jeudy - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 16+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR6 ANALYSIS: After some disappointing seasons in Denver, former first-round wide receiver Jerry Jeudy is off to Cleveland this season, where he'll battle with Elijah Moore for scraps in an offense that doesn't project to have much upside. Of course, that could change in a hurry […]

Darnell Mooney - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 16+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR5/6 ANALYSIS: Back in 2021, when he was playing for the Chicago Bears, Darnell Mooney had 1,055 receiving yards and looked like a future star in the NFL. But after failing to crack 500 yards in each of the subsequent two seasons, Mooney's looking for a […]

Khalil Shakir - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR5 ANALYSIS: It's hard to know what to make of the Buffalo Bills receiver situation in 2024. Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis are gone and Khalil Shakir is the only returning player at the position. Last season, Shakir caught 39 passes for 611 yards and two […]

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 […]

Kyler Murray - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Formats POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: After missing multiple games over the past two years due to a torn ACL, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray will enter the 2024 season fully healthy. The last three times Murray has played at least 14 games in a season, he has finished as the […]

Ty Chandler - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 20+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4 ANALYSIS: No one knows how the Minnesota Vikings backfield will play out this year. The team signed running back Aaron Jones this offseason, but the veteran has missed time in three of the past four seasons. As a result, Minnesota could decide to give Ty […]

Tyler Lockett - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett has been dealing with a leg issue for a couple of weeks now, but it appears that won't affect his Week 1 status against the Denver Broncos. Lockett told reporters on Monday that he'll be ready for the […]

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 […]

Kirk Cousins - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-end QB2 ANALYSIS: Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins was on pace to enjoy a career season before suffering a season-ending Achilles injury in Week 8 of the 2023 campaign. Before the injury, the veteran QB averaged an eye-catching 23.9 fantasy points per game with 2,331 […]