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 […]

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

Welcome back, RotoBaller family. The 2025 season is officially here, and so are your weekly starts and sits analysis at each position. The wait is finally over, and we are excited to get back to the weekly grind, breaking each position down and providing the fantasy analysis to help you win your weekly matchups. With […]

Fantasy Football WR Injury Reports: Week 1 Updates For Justin Jefferson, A.J. Brown, Tyreek Hill, Tetairoa McMillan, Stefon Diggs

We're so, so close to the start of the 2025 NFL season. After what seems like an eternity of waiting, the season opener between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys is rapidly approaching, and the first full Sunday slate of games will come just a few days later. Football is a tough sport to play […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for NFL RBs: Week 1 Updates for De'Von Achane, Kenneth Walker III, Najee Harris, Jaydon Blue

Below is our fantasy football injuries report for running backs heading into Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season, as of September 3. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 1, including De'Von Achane, Kenneth Walker III, Najee Harris, and Jaydon Blue. As the NFL season kicks […]

NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Quarterbacks for Week 1 Football (2025)

The NFL regular season has arrived, and every starting quarterback across the league is set. We can finally stop projecting quarterback battles and jump into the ever-evolving power rankings. This season, there are no Week 1 quarterbacks who feel flat-out terrible. Everyone has somewhat of a shot to succeed, which is rare in a league […]

Week 1 Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings: Brandon Aubrey, Jake Elliott, Cameron Dicker, Wil Lutz, Tyler Bass, Matt Gay, Cam Little, Jake Moody, more

Fantasy football kickers matter more than some people think, as they can be and often are the difference between winning and losing matchups. If you're looking for the top fantasy kicker options this week, we've got you covered with our Week 1 fantasy football kicker rankings for 2025. In the rankings table below, you'll see where […]

Quarterback Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Top QB Adds for Week 1 Include Trevor Lawrence, Michael Penix Jr., Geno Smith, more

Week 1 of the NFL season is finally here. After spending months strategizing and preparing for the season, it is now time to start the journey towards winning a fantasy championship. The 2025 season hasn’t even started yet, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t scour the waiver wire to try and find ways to […]

Week 1 Fantasy Football Defense (D/ST) Rankings: Broncos D/ST, Jets D/ST, Cardinals D/ST, Vikings D/ST, Eagles D/ST, Texas D/ST, Patriots D/ST

The moment we have all been waiting for is here. It's time to set those Week 1 fantasy football lineups, and a fantasy defense with a favorable matchup should be the final piece of your winning team. Below, you will see our Week 1 fantasy football defense (D/ST) rankings for 2025. These rankings include all […]

Week 1 Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings for Half-PPR: Ricky Pearsall, Matthew Golden, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Josh Downs, Dylan Sampson

It can be tricky to choose between players with similar outlooks and different positions, so we're here with our first edition of weekly flex rankings. Use these Week 1 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2025 to guide your tough start 'em, sit 'em calls. Below, check out the rankings to see where flex options like […]