Welcome RotoBallers! The first main slate of the 2026 NFL season will kick off in a few hours! While most are setting their lineups, it is crucial to always scan the waiver wire for potential league winners. It is easy to do so with our updated weekend fantasy football waiver wire rankings before Week 1 […]

RotoBaller writer Jamie Calandro shares his Week 1 fantasy football lineup rankings for RB, WR, TE, and QB. Last year, Jamie finished as the third-most accurate ranker in the industry among hundreds of other industry experts! This rankings article also includes rankings analysis that will hopefully help you make some tough decisions when it comes […]

RotoBaller Senior Writer Scott "The King" Engel shares his Week 1 fantasy football lineup rankings for the 2026 season for PPR, half PPR, and standard scoring league formats. He also analyzes the rankings to help you make tough lineup decisions. Top starters are included to show that some of your best players have a good... […]

Welcome RotoBallers to our first fantasy football defense rankings article of the 2026 season -- our Week 1 defense (D/ST) streamers, starts and tiered rankings. Each week of the fantasy football season, we will rank every defense from No. 1 to No. 32 and break them into tiers along with matchups analysis. This weekly article […]

Kickers are a great way to add randomness to fantasy football. It helps give inexperienced players a leg up against those who may or may not spend far too much time obsessing over the game. They're not for everyone, but it can be interesting to look at another dimension of maximizing your point totals every […]

The obvious priority for fantasy football players after drafting is to always seek acquisitions that will improve their rosters or fill holes. The main routes to accomplishing the consistent goal of bettering a fantasy team are to be aggressive on the waiver wire and execute good trades in leagues where they are allowed. Sometimes, though, […]

Welcome RotoBallers! The first full slate of the 2026 NFL season kicks off in just under a day, and those needing to adjust their tight end position have come to the right place. Below, you will find our updated Week 1 PPR rankings for tight ends. If you drafted Trey McBride or Colston Loveland, you may feel […]

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Weekend Cut List Rankings for fantasy football Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. With two NFL games behind us and a busy Sunday slate ahead, let's check our rosters and cut ties with any injured or underperforming players. In this "Pre-Week 1 edition, we will spotlight some major injuries […]

Hey RotoBallers! The 2026 NFL season will kick off shortly, which means it's time to update our waiver wire rankings before Week 1. Even though the season hasn't begun, it is crucial to scan the waiver wire for potential high-upside players. Below, we have updated our rankings to reflect the latest news and injuries, with […]

While most leagues are starting to ban kickers and replace them with a FLEX position, there are still plenty of fantasy football leagues that utilize a kicker in their starting lineups. Except for Brandon Aubrey, fantasy managers will stream kickers week to week. For managers who start a kicker, we break it down for you […]

Hey RotoBallers! The full Week 1 slate is almost here, and we have you covered before you set your final lineups with updated Week 1 PPR rankings for wide receivers. Major news hit this position on Friday afternoon as Giants wideout Malik Nabers was listed as questionable for Sunday's contest, while Chicago Bears pass-catcher Rome Odunze carries […]

Welcome RotoBallers! Week 1 has already begun, but we still have the main Sunday slate to prepare for. Below, you will find our updated Week 1 PPR rankings for running backs. On Friday, we learned that top Cardinals rookie Jeremiyah Love will be questionable for his NFL debut, while Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty is fully […]

Hey RotoBallers! The Week 1 slate kicks off on Sunday, which means it's time to set another round of fantasy football lineups. Here at RotoBaller HQ, we have you covered with updated Week 1 PPR rankings for all positions to reflect recent injury updates. Our fantasy football rankings for Week 1 are put together by Nick […]

Many leagues still use team defenses as a starting position in their league settings. Unless you have an elite defense like the Texans, Rams, or Broncos, fantasy managers are likely streaming defenses weekly. Today, we review our Week 1 defense (D/ST) streamers, starts, and tiered rankings to help managers decide on which fantasy defense to stream […]

One of the most important, yet difficult, decisions to make when setting a starting lineup in football is deciding who to start at the FLEX position. Selecting the right FLEX (RB/WR/TE) option can be the difference between winning or losing your league matchup. Now that NFL teams have put out their injury reports, at RotoBaller […]

Week 1 is here, and we have a full slate of games on Sunday. Patrick Mahomes is back in action after tearing his ACL in mid-December, as is Daniel Jones, who tore his Achilles in December. For fantasy managers looking for a streamer or second QB in Superflex and 2QB leagues, we've got you covered […]

The 2026 NFL season is officially underway. As we approach the main Week 1 slate, let's attempt to power-rank all 32 starters. While much of this is based on previous data, let's look into the crystal ball and try to identify some early-season MVP candidates. Let's dive in!   No. 32: Deshaun Watson - Cleveland […]

Week 1 has finally arrived, and we should treat every week like a must-win matchup. We sure do, so we're here to help you start the season off with a win. Below, check out our updated fantasy football rankings for all positions. Where do key Week 1 players such as Ashton Jeanty, MarShawn Lloyd, Jeremiyah Love, Carnell […]

Getting consistent production out of your running backs is always key to picking up wins, and we're here to help you identify the top starts for the opening week with our updated Week 1 fantasy football running back rankings. Below, see where trending ball carriers such as Ashton Jeanty, MarShawn Lloyd, J.K. Dobbins, Jeremiyah Love, […]

It's finally time to set those Week 1 lineups, and the wide receiver position is often the trickiest to make close calls, since the position is so deep. We're here to help with our updated Week 1 fantasy football wide receiver rankings. Where do key Week 1 wide receivers like Nico Collins, Zay Flowers, Jaylen […]

Not even a week into the fantasy football season, we already have big news that takes a must-start tight end out of the player pool, making the TE spot even thinner. We're here to help you nail your lineup call with our updated Week 1 tight end rankings for fantasy football. Below, check out where […]

After a quick intro to the 2026 NFL season on Wednesday, it's time to set the rest of your fantasy football lineups! A quarterback spike week can win you a weekly matchup, so find the right option with our updated Week 1 quarterback rankings for 2026. Where do Trevor Lawrence, Dak Prescott, Jared Goff, Matthew […]

Week 1 kicked off with a less-than-exciting matchup between the reigning AFC and NFC Champions, and while it wasn't the most thrilling contest for fantasy football, it's good to have football back! Let's get in the win column this week! Believe it or not, kickers can and will make the difference between a 1-0 and […]

It's finally fantasy football time, and a brand new group of players is set to make their NFL debuts! For a final look at the 2026 class ahead of the regular season, we're back with our updated rookie fantasy football rankings for 2026. These updated 2026 rookie rankings are put together by Matt Donnelly, Phil Clark, […]

NFL Week 1 has arrived. Months of anticipation will finally play out on the field on Wednesday night. That's right, the NFL opens on a Wednesday with the Seahawks rematching the Patriots on national television. There has been a lot of posturing throughout the NFL over the entire offseason. High-profile players have been on the […]

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Cut List Rankings for fantasy football Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. The fantasy football season is about to begin, which means it's time to check the waiver wire for any potential league winners. However, even though we have yet to play a game this season, several players have […]

After a busy fantasy football draft season, Week 1 is officially here! At RotoBaller HQ, we've updated our rankings for Week 1 to reflect the latest news and injuries. Below are our updated overall Week 1 rankings to guide your Week 1 fantasy football lineup decisions. Find out where key fantasy options such as Saquon […]

Now that most fantasy football drafts have concluded, it's time to set those Week 1 winning lineups. At RotoBaller HQ, we continue to churn out positional rankings and now focus on wideouts. Whether you start two or three wide receivers, our early 2026 Half-PPR fantasy football wide receiver rankings help navigate you through some important […]

Hey RotoBallers! The most important and toughest decision each week is usually deciding who to start at FLEX. Usually, your starting running backs and wide receivers are locked in for the week, but fantasy managers need to comb through their roster to find out which FLEX or FLEXES to start. At RotoBaller HQ, we help […]