Week 1 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2025 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

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IDP Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for Week 1 - Streamers, Fades, Matchups for Defensive Players

Welcome back to our fantasy football  IDP Start 'Em, Sit 'Em picks for Week 1 of the 2025 season! As was made clear in our Week 1 IDP fantasy football rankings column earlier this week, putting too much weight into early season matchups can lead to disaster in fantasy football. Certainly, there are many trends, […]

Quarterback Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1 (2025)

With the first two games of the 2025 NFL season complete, we now fully turn our attention to the first Sunday slate of the year. A total of 13 games are scheduled to take place this Sunday. There are some great matchups on tap, and it should be a fun weekend of football. Speaking of […]

Tight End Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1 (2025)

Tight end is one of the few positions you can consistently stream in fantasy football because it is one of the most volatile positions. Sure, we can expect to see some names at the top of the scorers board each week, but for the most part, tight end comes down to nailing a player’s usage […]

Running Back Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1 (2025)

Football is finally here. Even though we have already had the first two games of the week, we still have an entire slate of Sunday action and an NFC North showdown on Monday night. However, with football back in our lives, that means we will have to make those tough lineup choices. Do we start […]

Week 1 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Overall Updates Include Kenneth Walker, Tetairoa McMillan, Jerome Ford, RJ Harvey, Stefon Diggs, Breece Hall

Getting a victory to start your championship run in fantasy football is key, so it's time for our Week 1 fantasy football PPR rankings for 2025. Ahead of the rest of the Week 1 fantasy football slate, dive into the rankings below to finalize your lineups and see where key players such as Kenneth Walker, […]

Week 1 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: RB Updates Include TreVeyon Henderson, Tyrone Tracy Jr., D'Andre Swift, Tony Pollard, Nick Chubb

With the Thursday night and Friday night NFL games out of the way, we're one step closer to a Sunday filled with football! Get your season off to the right start with help from our updated Week 1 fantasy football running back rankings for 2025. Below, check out where key ball carriers on the start-sit […]

Week 1 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: WR Updates Include Travis Hunter, Jameson Williams, Emeka Egbuka, Calvin Ridley, DK Metcalf

After a strong start to the NFL season on Thursday and Friday, it's finally time to see the rest of the teams begin their seasons. To help you make the right call at the WR spot, check out our updated Week 1 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2025. Where do key pass-catchers on the […]

Week 1 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: TE Updates Include Tyler Warren, Colston Loveland, Tucker Kraft, Hunter Henry, Zach Ertz, David Njoku

If you did not land a must-start tight end stud like Brock Bowers, Trey McBride, or George Kittle, you are likely looking for the top available Week 1 TE option. Tight ends are always tricky, so we're here to help with our updated Week 1 fantasy football tight end rankings for 2025. In the rankings […]

Week 1 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football: QB Updates Include Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye, Justin Fields, Bo Nix, Jordan Love, Kyler Murray

It's finally almost time for the full Week 1 NFL slate, which means our fantasy teams are ready to be put to the test. If you're a fantasy manager who plans to stream quarterbacks all season, we're here to help you find the top options with our Week 1 fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2025. […]

Week 1 FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football (RB, WR, TE): Updates Include Ricky Pearsall, Rome Odunze, Matthew Golden, Travis Etienne, Aaron Jones

It's time to set those Week 1 fantasy football lineups, and it can be difficult to figure out "who to start" among players at different positions with similar outlooks and projections. We have you covered with our updated Week 1 fantasy football FLEX (RB, WR, TE) rankings for 2025. Below, find out where Ricky Pearsall, […]

Week 1 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football: Kicker Updates Include Jake Bates, Ka'imi Fairbairn, Chase McLaughlin, Cam Little, Tyler Loop, Chad Ryland

Many fantasy managers will ignore the kicker spot, but they can make the difference between winning and losing your first matchup of the season. Find the best option to start with our Week 1 fantasy football kicker rankings for 2025. Find out where Jake Bates, Ka'imi Fairbairn, Chase McLaughlin, Cam Little, Tyler Loop, and Chad […]

Week 1 Team Defense Rankings for Fantasy Football: D/ST Updates Include Commanders D/ST, 49ers D/ST, Ravens D/ST, Patriots D/ST, Vikings D/ST

The final piece of your fantasy football lineup should be an elite defense or one with a plus matchup. We're here to help you find the best option to start with our Week 1 fantasy football defense (D/ST) rankings for 2025. Find out where the Commanders, 49ers, Ravens, Patriots, and Vikings defenses stand among all […]

Week 1 Best NFL Bets - Expert Picks and Betting Guide for Sunday Football Games (2025)

It's time to kick off the 2025 NFL season with my Week 1 best bets. You always want to approach the first week with caution, as it can be quite unpredictable. Just think back to last season, when the Cincinnati Bengals lost at home against Jacoby Brissett and the New England Patriots. With that in […]

Should I Start TreVeyon Henderson, Kaleb Johnson, Dylan Sampson? Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie RBs (2025)

The 2025 NFL season is officially underway. Every week matters, which means it is crucial to nail your lineup decisions even in Week 1. Rookies are an excellent source of fantasy points if you can afford to embrace the risk. We have never seen these players perform at the NFL level and truly have no […]

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Watchlist for Week 1

Welcome to Week 1 and our fantasy football waiver wire watchlist article for the 2025 season! While a good draft is key to winning your fantasy league, making smart moves on the waiver wire can be a sneaky-good way to make up for a bad draft or strengthen a good one. Young and/or unproven players […]

Week 1 Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis - Laghezza vs. Mariano Rankings Comparisons

Just like that, football season's upon us. Seriously, how did that happen so fast? Regardless of the answer, it's high time we get down to business. Drafting's great and all, but the dirty little secret is most players wind up hurt or dropped — and it's our in-season decision-making abilities that truly drive success. Couldn't […]

Should I Start Travis Hunter, Tetairoa McMillan, Emeka Egbuka in Week 1? Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie WRs

Drafting and starting a rookie in Week 1 is a venture into the unknown. How often will coaches call their number? How often will they be on the field? Are they even good enough to be an impact player? Those are just some of the questions we will see answered on Sunday. We know some […]

2025 NFL Week 1 Betting Picks (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard.   Premium Betting Picks for Week 1 This year, we are having all of our NFL betting experts contribute to our Premium betting article in what will be an Expert Roundtable format.Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Watch: Top College Fantasy Football Players for Week 1 (2025)

Welcome back to another season of Fantasy Football Dynasty Watch, where I highlight the best and brightest performances from the college football week that was. We had a full Week 1 with some teams playing some bad opponents. Some of these performances may be taken with a grain of salt. We will introduce you to […]

NFL DFS Picks for Week 1 - FanDuel Top Plays, Value Picks for Daily Fantasy Football Lineups (2025)

After an eventful offseason, the 2025 campaign began with an NFC East clash between the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys. On Friday, it’s an extra day of football, with the Kansas City Chiefs meeting the Los Angeles Chargers in Brazil.   For those who aren’t into single-game DFS contests, the […]

Fantasy Football Injured Reserve (IR) Tracker: Week 1 Injury Updates for Brandon Aiyuk, Joe Mixon, Jalen Coker, Christian Watson, Jalen McMillan

The 2025 NFL season is here, but not every player who will impact fantasy leagues this season is going to be in action this weekend. Fantasy managers need to be mindful of players who are currently injured but have a chance to return before the end of the year. Players who have been placed on […]

Video: Wide Receiver Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for Week 1 Fantasy Football (2025)

With the NFL season now officially underway, tough fantasy football decisions must be made for Week 1. RotoBaller's Matt Donnelly drops his Wide Receiver Must Starts for Week 1, as well as some WRs who could perform below the expectations of their fantasy managers. Win more in 2025 with RotoBaller! Be sure to tune into […]

NFL Week 1 Predictions: Picks and Analysis for Every Football Game

Hello, football fans! The wait has been long enough, so I won't bore you with a long, winding introduction. NFL football is back, ladies and gentlemen! We've got football, that's right real, NFL football this week! We kick things off with a Thursday night divisional clash between the Eagles and Cowboys, followed by a Friday […]

Week 1 Best NFL Player Prop Bets - Expert Props Picks and Analysis for Sunday Football Games (2025)

Well, we finally made it to Week 1! Another NFL season brings another opportunity to win money from your local sportsbooks. In this article, I'll provide you with my favorite player props for the NFL games on Sunday, September 7. Make sure you're following RotoBaller on X and download the RotoBaller app for all your […]

Florio's Football Show: Get Week 1 Ready!

Michael F. Florio is back and getting your fantasy football lineups Week 1 ready! Florio explains why he is so excited for a handful of rookies and why you should start them with confidence. He explains why sometimes you need to just trust talent and how you should handle all the unknown of Week 1. […]

Running Back (RB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

It's time once again to discuss fantasy football starts and sits. Early on in the season, strange things are certain to occur. What we thought made sense during fantasy football drafts will appear to be fictional. With Week 1 on the horizon, it is time to sift through all the preseason information we gathered, combine […]

Wide Receiver (WR) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

Predicting the unpredictable is the name of the game. Week 1 of last season saw Jayden Reed produce 29.1 fantasy points, Allen Lazard hit 20.9, and even Alec Pierce was a top-6 fantasy wide receiver, manufacturing 18.5 fantasy points. On the flip side, Ja'Marr Chase, Garrett Wilson, and Malik Nabers were all held to under […]

Quarterback (QB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

The time for talking is done. The 2025 NFL season is here, as the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles get it all started this Thursday. I hope you have all put in your two-week notices with your significant others as football takes center stage until next February. With every new NFL season comes new […]