Falcons vs. Eagles MNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Saquon Barkley, Bijan Robinson, Kirk Cousins, Drake London, DeVonta Smith, Kyle Pitts, Dallas Goedert, and more

Week 2 of the new NFL season wraps up with a bout between two hopeful NFC Championship contenders. Below, you can read our Monday Night Football matchups analysis article for the Falcons vs. Eagles game to help make any fantasy football lineup decisions for both season-long and DFS. Can Kirk Cousins bounce back from his poor […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 2 Matchups Analysis

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another start'em and sit'em piece as we look ahead to Week 2! After an unpredictable first week, we now have more data to help you make the right lineup decisions for your fantasy team. This Week 2 matchups analysis and Start 'Em, Sit 'Em article is the perfect tool to make sure […]

WR/CB Matchups to Upgrade and Downgrade - Fantasy Football Week 2 (2024)

The data we access for offensive and defensive players continues to skyrocket. Though we mainly focus on offensive players, the defensive matchups and coverages sometimes take a backseat. However, the goal of this weekly column is to cover the potential wide receiver upgrades and downgrades based on the weekly WR/CB matchups for fantasy football. There […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 2 Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Include Zach Charbonnet, Marvin Harrison Jr., Mark Andrews

My weekly Lineup Spotlights are back on RotoBaller.com for the 2024 fantasy football season. Every week, I highlight players to choose as starting options when you are up against challenging lineup decisions. The lineup picks featured in this rundown are based on my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller NFL Premium Pass. Enter […]

Week 2 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Joe Burrow, Javonte Williams, DK Metcalf, George Pickens, Christian Watson, more

If your fantasy football roster busted in Week 1, don't fret. It won't happen for two straight weeks, right? For fantasy managers of Mark Andrews, Amari Cooper, Drake London, Marvin Harrison Jr., and more, there's some panic in the streets. Hopefully, they don't repeat their pitiful performances again in Week 2. At least you can […]

Wide Receiver Matchups to Target in Week 2: Cooper Kupp, Rashee Rice, Chris Godwin, Malik Nabers, more

Welcome to Week 2 WR Matchups to Target. Last week’s picks yielded one “in the money” pick (3x multiplier on DraftKings salary) in Jaylen Waddle.  Each week we will use matchup data from PFF to determine wide receivers to target based on who they will be primarily lining up against that week. These are players […]

Fantasy Football Matchups We Love: The Fantasy Matchmaker Week 2

Week 1 is in the books and it is time to look ahead to Week 2 matchups. Whether you won or lost your fantasy matchup in Week 1, it is a long season and there is much work to be done. Week 1 provided some interesting football. Tight ends were practically invisible and quarterback passing […]

Bears vs. Texans Sunday Night Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Caleb Williams, C.J. Stroud, Joe Mixon, D'Andre Swift, Nico Collins, D.J. Moore, Stefon Diggs, and more

Football is officially back and we're looking at Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season! We have a unique primetime matchup for Sunday Night Football with the Chicago Bears taking on the Houston Texans. These two teams are both expected to be on the rise in 2024. The Texans survived a tough divisional game in […]

Booms and Busts - Fantasy Football Starts and Sits for Week 2 Lineups (2024)

Week 1 is in the books. Hopefully, your season got off to a good start with a victory and your first round of waivers went well. But it’s time to turn the page and start planning for Week 2. We had a good start to the season here last week. Rashid Shaheed and Aaron Jones […]

High-Value Touches and Opportunities - Fantasy Football Underperformers, Overperfomers (Week 2)

Touchdowns can be fluky, but finding which players tend to garner the high-value touches and opportunities can lead to scoring chances. We'll look at the high-value touches and opportunities each week to identify potential over and underperformers. A quick example would be Jamaal Williams with the Lions in 2022 when he led the league in […]

Week 2 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2024 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our defensive streamers and starts for Week 2. When looking at which fantasy defenses to target each week, a couple of factors come into play. For starters, you should be looking at starting defenses going against bottom offenses. Offenses like the Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, New England Patriots, […]

Week 2 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2024 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Kickers are cool, I promise. Week 1 proved that. In Sunday's matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Cleveland Browns, Dallas kicker Brandon Aubrey connected on a 66-yard field goal. Unfortunately, a delay of game penalty occurred on offense. If the kick counted, Aubrey would have tied with Justin Tucker for the all-time longest field […]

NFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 2) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pickem Contests

Week 1 provided a disaster for many pick ‘em polls with the Bengals losing to the Patriots. There were also some close games in which favorites nearly went down, such as when the Bills needed to rally at home to defeat the Cardinals. Each week of the NFL season, I’ll share my picks for each […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks: Week 2 Targets And Avoids (2024)

Welcome to our NFL Survivor Pool Picks for Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season! Football is back, and the options are endless -- there are so many different pools, fantasy leagues, weekly bets, and future bets that it's hard to decide what to do. But survivor pools are the oldest and simplest leagues out there. […]

IDP Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for Week 2 - Streamers, Fades, Matchups for Defensive Players

Take a deep breath. This is a mantra most fantasy managers have to repeat to themselves at some point or another. Perhaps there is no better time to use it than after Week 1. This is especially true for players whose film and metrics are great, yet their usage or statistics are disappointing. One such […]

RB Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 2 (2024)

It's time again to talk about those running backs we are starting here in Week 2. I know you've been hurt before, but we have to try and love again if we are going to make it in these fantasy football streets. Last week, Zamir White, Javonte Williams, and Raheem Mostert broke your hearts, and […]

WR Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 2 (2024)

After one week of the NFL season, we find ourselves with as many questions as we have answers. Perhaps the most prominent issue fantasy managers are coming to grips with this week is the poor passing performances across the board, where wide receivers were more like wide deceivers. Heading into "Monday Night Football," the 33 […]

Bills vs. Dolphins TNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Dalton Kincaid, James Cook, De'Von Achane, Jeff Wilson, Jaylen Wright, Khalil Shakir, Tua Tagovailoa, more

In Week 2 of the fantasy football season, we are still being treated to the premier matchups on "Thursday Night Football." After a plethora of fantasy options were available in the Ravens-Chiefs matchup last week, we might see just as many here between the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins. This AFC East matchup is […]

Jets vs. 49ers MNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Christian McCaffrey, Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel Sr., Aaron Rodgers, George Kittle, Jordan Mason, Breece Hall

Week 1 kicked off with a bang, and the last game on the opening NFL slate is exciting for "real life" football and fantasy football. Below, you can read our Monday Night Football matchups analysis article for the Jets vs. 49ers game to help make any fantasy lineup decisions for both season-long and DFS. Will Christian […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 1 Matchups Analysis

Week 1 of the NFL season is finally here, which means its time to welcome you back to our Week 1 matchups analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football and the 2024 season! With the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens kicking off the season on Thursday, it's time to make those […]

Week 1 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Kyren Williams, Rhamondre Stevenson, Calvin Ridley, Brock Purdy

Week 1: When your fantasy football roster is the best in the world and you'll go undefeated en route to a championship (spoiler alert: it won't happen, but it's fun to pretend). While you are all celebrating the return of football, your favorite Debbie Downer is returning for another season of weekly bust picks. Between […]

Wide Receiver Matchups to Target in Week 1: Jaylen Waddle, Terry McLaurin, Tank Dell, Khalil Shakir

Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season is finally here, and with it, a fresh start to your fantasy leagues and DFS bankroll. One of the best ways to gain an edge in weekly DFS and prop betting is by paying particular attention to a wide receiver’s primary cornerback matchup. These matchups can be difficult […]

Week 1 Team Defense Rankings for Fantasy Football: D/ST Updates Include Bengals DST, Buccaneers DST, Seahawks DST, 49ers DST, Jets DST, Cowboys DST, more

Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season continues on Sunday, and deciding which team defense (D/ST) to start is always difficult. If you didn't draft a top-tier defense and are playing the streaming game, our NFL team's Week 1 fantasy football defense (D/ST) rankings are here to guide you in setting the best optimal lineup. The […]

WR/CB Matchups to Upgrade and Downgrade - Fantasy Football Week 1 (2024)

The data we access for offensive and defensive players continues to skyrocket. Though we mainly focus on offensive players, the defensive matchups and coverages sometimes take a backseat. However, the goal of this weekly column is to cover the potential wide receiver upgrades and downgrades based on the weekly WR/CB matchups for fantasy football. There […]

Fantasy Football Matchups We Love: The Fantasy Matchmaker Week 1

Football is back. The regular season kicks off on Thursday when the Kansas City Chiefs meet the Baltimore Ravens. As such, fantasy football is back in business and fantasy managers will finally get to see their draft picks in action. Week 1 is a feeling-out period. No team is completely buttoned up. Additionally, projecting success […]

Booms and Busts - Fantasy Football Starts and Sits for Week 1 Lineups (2024)

Finally! Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season has arrived. All of the fantasy football draft preparation is over. That means it’s time to stop ogling over your fantasy football roster and start hitting the grind. Week 1 is no different than any other week, and your team must get off to a hot start […]

RB Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2024) - James Cook, Gus Edwards, D'Andre Swift, Najee Harris, Javonte Williams, Brian Robinson Jr.

If you have questions, we have answers. With Week 1 of the fantasy football season now upon us, it is time to make those difficult lineup decisions.  Week 1 of the NFL season is like a heavy title matchup. Nothing is too exciting, as everyone is getting a feel for one another. We are still […]

WR Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2024) - Chris Godwin, Christian Watson, DeAndre Hopkins, Malik Nabers, Brandon Aiyuk

Welcome back. Fantasy football has awakened from its 8-month hibernation, and I hope everyone has given their families their two weeks' notice now that football season is back. That said, Rotoballer has you covered for the next 4-5 months, breaking down which players you need to start and which players need to be on your […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks: Week 1 Targets And Avoids (2024)

Welcome to our NFL Survivor Pool Picks for Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season! Football is back, and the options are endless -- there are so many different pools, fantasy leagues, weekly bets, and future bets that it's hard to decide what to do. But survivor pools are the oldest and simplest leagues out […]