NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 1 Fantasy Football (8/09/2024)

Slowly but surely, the NFL is building up these slates; one game last Thursday, two last night, and now three games tonight. Tonight’s slate features well-known names who should get significant playing time. Justin Fields will start the game and get at least a little bit of run for the Steelers, while first-round pick Michael […]

Video: Early-Round Landmines? Popular Players to Avoid in 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts

It's football season here at RotoBaller! Preseason action is underway, best ball drafts in full swing, and we're dropping insight on 2024 fantasy football. RotoBaller analyst David Rispoli digs into some options that might be coming off the board too early in 2024 drafts. These players could potentially derail your season and can be avoided […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight: Jalen McMillan

The Washington Huskies had three of their receivers drafted in the top 100 picks of the 2024 NFL Draft. Since professional football lacks the developmental and minor leagues, rookies hope to make an impact in Year 1 or 2. Since the Huskies had three legitimate receiving options paired with Michael Penix Jr., there could be […]

Cheap Fantasy Football Workhorse Running Backs (Part 1) - Zamir White, D'Andre Swift, Najee Harris

The current trend in fantasy football drafts is to target receivers and quarterbacks early. If the value feels right, you might even sneak in Sam LaPorta or Travis Kelce at tight end. However, what most people are getting away from is drafting running backs early. Now, old habits die hard. Change is slow, so you'll […]

How Rookie WRs Impact Their Team's Depth Chart In 2024 Fantasy Football: Round 3 Picks

Third-round rookie wide receivers have not panned out to be solid fantasy football contributors in their first year. None of the nine wide receivers selected in the third round of the 2021 and 2022 NFL Draft did much as rookies. However, last year, managers saw Tank Dell and Josh Downs become solid fantasy options after […]

Full Week 1 Preseason NFL Schedule - Start Matchups, Kickoff Times, TV Listings

While NFL preseason games don't count in the standings, they're still important for players and coaches. Players use every snap to prepare for the upcoming season or win the coaches' nod for a roster spot. Conversely, coaches are still assessing players before finalizing their 53-man roster. Therefore, for those at the tail end of the […]

Popular Fantasy Football Breakouts Picks Who Will Disappoint - Brock Bowers, Dontayvion Wicks, more

The breakout candidates every football season are like the popular group in high school. Some go on to be successful and you learn that the others peaked and never left your hometown when you run into them at a bar while visiting your parents. These players have compelling arguments in favor of being breakout candidates. […]

Fantasy Football Wide Receivers to Target in Redraft Leagues (Part 1) - Cooper Kupp, Chris Godwin, Diontae Johnson, Rashee Rice, more

With the evolving NFL game, the receiver position has become more and more important in fantasy football. In recent years, especially in 2024, we've seen a surge in ADPs for receivers. They're climbing up draft boards and are being selected earlier and earlier. Due to that, it has become more challenging to find good values, […]

Top Candidates to Dethrone Justin Jefferson as the WR1 in Dynasty Fantasy Football

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is clearly the WR1 when it comes to dynasty fantasy football. The LSU product recently signed a four-year, $140 million contract extension with the Vikings and was rewarded for a historic start to his NFL career. Jefferson was limited to only 10 games last year due to a hamstring […]

Five Aging Running Backs To Target in 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts

The running back position is notoriously fickle when it comes to fantasy football. There is a lot of turnover in this position from year to year. Age is a major factor in this regard. While it’s true that we should generally avoid older running backs, there are exceptions to the rule. We have to be […]

Green Bay Packers Fantasy Football Team Preview - QB, RB, WR, TE Outlooks

Welcome to my 2024 fantasy football preview for the Green Bay Packers as part of my team-by-team fantasy football outlooks series. This new 32-part series will dissect each NFL team through a fantasy football lens. We'll look at each of the four primary positions -- quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end -- and identify […]

2024 Rookie Draft Recap - Four Fantasy Football Rookies to Cash Out or Hold

We are officially out of dynasty rookie season and into draft season. With camp reports dominating NFL social media, it’s time to reflect on the value of rookies. The Average draft position (ADP) for rookie drafts took months to settle in place, but has it held? In this article, I am going to revisit the […]

Is Christian McCaffrey Still The No. 1 Pick in 2024 Fantasy Football?

Fantasy managers, let's take a deep breath. We all saw the news that Christian McCaffrey, the reigning No. 1 overall fantasy football draft pick on almost every ADP board, tweaked his calf and will miss some practice time.  Should the managers who hold the first overall pick panic? No.  Here's why CMC should still be […]

Five Fantasy Football Quarterbacks Who Will Bounce Back In 2024

Whether it’s due to injury or poor play, there are always players who endure a bad year. This is especially true at the quarterback position. Sadly, It’s just part of fantasy football. However, a disappointing campaign means there is the potential for a bounce-back season the following year. Savvy fantasy managers recognize these opportunities and […]

Four Late-Round Fliers You Must Draft in Deep Leagues - 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

When it comes to fantasy football, the early rounds are where you secure your stars, but the late rounds are where champions are made. For those playing in deep leagues, finding those hidden gems can be the key to transforming your team from a playoff contender to a championship favorite. It's not just about picking […]

Five Undervalued Fantasy Football Players for 2024 Dynasty Leagues

Value is subjective in dynasty fantasy football, as different fantasy players put different values on the guys on their team. Using KeepTradeCut’s dynasty rankings, which are crowdsourced from the dynasty community, these five players stand out as undervalued. Not to say that you need to go grab these five players for your team right now, […]

How Rookie WRs Impact Their Team's Depth Chart In 2024 Fantasy Football: Round 2 Picks

Every year, there are second-round rookie wide receivers who turn into solid fantasy options right away. In 2022, George Pickens and Christian Watson helped fantasy managers win matchups in the second half. Last year, wideouts like Jayden Reed and Rashee Rice were steals at their respective pre-draft ADPs.  This season should be no different, as […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 1 Fantasy Football (8/08/2024)

Are you ready for some football? Excuse the cheesy opening line, but how awesome is it that we are back to building NFL lineups again? Tonight is the first of four straight nights of Week 1 preseason action. Both games tonight start at 7:00 pm EST, as the Panthers head to New England and the […]

What's New at RotoBaller? Updated Team Sync Features and League-Winning Tools

RotoBaller is always looking to bring new and exciting features to the table for our readers and subscribers, so we're excited to announce several new Team Sync features for 2024 fantasy football. 2024 is primed to be RotoBaller's biggest year yet, and enhanced Team Sync tools will help readers and subscribers win EVEN more! If […]

Second-Year Fantasy Football Players Who Will Break Out in 2024 - Sophomore Bounce-Back Candidates

For many years, fantasy football players tried their best to avoid rookies in drafts. Recently, it's become more common for rookies to make an impact. We've seen players like Ja’Marr Chase, Ezekiel Elliott, and Saquon Barkley finish in the top five at their positions. Even last year, we saw C.J. Stroud and Puka Nacua emerge […]

Sneaky Late-Round Fantasy Football Values and Sleepers

One of the biggest keys to winning your fantasy football league is hitting on big contributors or league-winning players in the double-digit rounds of your league's draft. The amount of value you will add to your roster even rostering just one key fantasy contributor from the 10th round or later is transformative and boosts your […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports (Offseason Updates): Puka Nacua, Sam LaPorta, Josh Jacobs, Ladd McConkey, Jonathon Brooks, Geno Smith and more

It's officially August, meaning fantasy football drafts are ready to begin in full force. Our offseason injury updates and reports as of Tuesday, August 6, 2024, will give you the latest updates on key guys ahead of your crucial selections. With training camp heating up and preseason action approaching, let's take a look at injured […]

Fantasy Football Running Back Risers for PPR Leagues in 2024

Just like stock prices, fantasy football values go up and go down as player ADP (average draft position) changes throughout the summer. With NFL training camps set to begin here soon, we could likely see plenty more fluctuation taking place in the fantasy football marketplace. This offseason proved to be an interesting one as far […]

Five Injured Fantasy Football Players Worth Gambling On In 2024

Training camp is just underway for the 2024 NFL season, which means we get insightful perspectives into the status of injured players. While players are getting official designations such as the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list or the NFI (Non-Football Injury) list, most already had some sort of timeline in regards to the start […]

Three Fantasy Football Bold Predictions for Rookies

Every fantasy football season, several surprise players leave us scratching our heads at the end of the season. While some breakouts are predictable, many players really do "come out of nowhere." Rookie breakouts are especially hard to predict. We know who has talent, but we do not know who has the work ethic and acumen […]

Five Dynasty Fantasy Football Risky Buys Worth Gambling On

I've been participating in the great sport of fantasy football for nearly two-thirds of my life at this point. Most of that time was spent in redraft circles, but over recent years -- dynasty formats have accounted for a large portion of my leagues. The thrill of dynasty is a bit different from that of […]

2024 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidate: Aidan O'Connell

In the 2023 offseason, the Raiders made a big splash by replacing Derek Carr with Jimmy Garoppolo. They expected Garoppolo's experience and winning DNA during his stints with the Patriots and 49ers to help them make the playoffs. However, Garoppolo was subpar and was replaced by fourth-round rookie QB Aidan O'Connell. After two wins in […]

What Does Fantasy Football ADP Mean? Full Explanation and How To Use It

Let's face it: fantasy football drafts are usually an emotional roller coaster. Hope rises as you land your league mates' coveted targets, fear creeps in when your WR1 gets snatched a pick early, and panic reigns when you’re unsure of who to take on the draft board. There's a way to help you navigate this […]

Fantasy Football Draft Board Focus: Don’t Pass On These Veterans

Fantasy football was made to be fun. For many players, drafting upside targets is exciting and compelling. Watching draft picks who rise to fantasy prominence is one of the most rewarding experiences possible. In the quest to land younger players who are highly promising, many fantasy performers with quality seasons behind them either are bumped […]