Bucky Irving is proving that his recent fantasy football production is no fluke, and I’m buying into the role just as much as the results. After back-to-back explosive performances, Irving has established himself as a legitimate top-12 running back, and his consistent workload suggests there’s plenty more to come. Meanwhile, Jonathan Taylor managers need to […]

RotoBaller drops our top fantasy football Week 8 waiver wire pickups for the 2026 season for RB, WR, TE, and QB. This week, managers saw several backfields shift as a potential rookie could be leading the charge in Denver, while the former No. 3 running back in the desert could have fully claimed the lead […]

Matchups matter, and in Week 8, I’m putting that theory to the test with a quarterback landscape that offers some major opportunities—and a few traps fantasy managers need to avoid. Kyler Murray has a matchup worth getting excited about, and if you’ve been waiting for the right week to trust him, this could be your […]

Hey RotoBallers! Another week of NFL action is in the books, which means it's time to turn our attention to the waiver wire. While many may look for those breakout performances, stashing an upside lottery ticket can be the difference between winning or losing your league in December, Below, we will look at four stash […]

  In-Season Weekly Rankings and Preparing for Fantasy Football Drafts Welcome to our updated fantasy football weekly rankings. To begin your fantasy football preparation during draft season, or weekly once the season starts, our rankings help you research the top players for developments, role changes, and other factors that can influence their updated season projections. […]

We head into Week 8 on the heels of another lesser week that saw a second straight week of roughly 44 points scored per game compared to about 48 in Weeks 3, 4, and 5. The grind won't get any easier with another four-team bye week in our faces, so you better be ready to […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our Week 8 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 matchup analysis. This article will be your go-to stop for all defensive rankings and streamers. Last week, […]

Week 7 showed the impact of the waiver wire, especially at wide receiver. Omar Cooper Jr. stole the spotlight with another huge game, looking like an early waiver-wire league winner who could make a major impact down the stretch. That's the beauty of the waiver wire. Players who weren't even on the fantasy radar a […]

The fantasy football season keeps flying by; Week 8 is already here! Bye weeks continue, with the Texans, Saints, Giants, and 49ers off this week. At RotoBaller HQ, we get a jump start on the waiver wire with our Week 8 fantasy football waiver wire rankings. Whether you are looking for a bye-week replacement, a […]

Week 7 brought fantasy managers some impressive production from names that have struggled with consistency to start the 2026 season. Four quarterbacks (Bo Nix, Drake Maye, Joe Burrow, and Malik Willis) scored more than 28.0 fantasy points. Another four (Geno Smith, Caleb Williams, Michael Penix Jr., and Kirk Cousins) had more than 20.0. Regardless of […]

Many of you have been confronted by an escalating number of injuries at running back. This has combined with disappointing performances from other backs to create roster dilemmas as you plan for your matchups in Week 8. The emergence of an impactful four-team bye week will also demand attention as players from the Giants, Saints, […]

The Texans, Saints, Giants, and 49ers have a bye this week, giving fantasy managers plenty of hurdles to clear to set a strong lineup, on top of the ever-growing injury list. Luckily, for the most part, we made it out of Week 7 mostly unscathed, Monday Night's game notwithstanding. Knock on wood. The waiver wire […]

Week 8 is here whether you're ready or not, and it brings yet another four-team bye that sees top legs like Ka'imi Fairbairn and Eddy Pineiro take a breather. Regardless of your attitude towards stashing a bye-week kicker away, many of us will be forced to dump them for other reinforcements across the roster. We […]

We're at the point in the season where a player's name value and where you drafted them no longer matter. You are now whoever you've shown yourself to be over the first seven weeks. The other stuff is no longer a selling point. It's no longer a consideration. Plenty of big names made the Cut […]

No George Kittle. No Isaiah Likely. No Juwan Johnson. No Dalton Schultz. Week 8 might be a week where you need a tight end for your fantasy football squad. With four solid-to-great tight ends on bye this week, fantasy footballers are going to be scouring their league’s waiver wires like Black Friday shoppers scour the […]

For most, Week 8 signals the halfway point of the fantasy football season. Whether your team started hot or has disappointed, you still have plenty of time to fortify your roster and make a playoff push. Navigating injuries and bye weeks is crucial to fantasy success. Identifying waiver-wire players with increased roles who are flying […]

Hey RotoBallers! We are nearing the halfway point of the 2025-26 season, and with injuries piling up, dynasty managers may be forced to cut some underperforming players. While managers may have wanted to stash these assets in hopes they turn the corner, the clock is ticking, and their seat is getting hot. Be sure to […]

With the NFL’s trade deadline fast approaching, fantasy managers should start positioning themselves to capitalize on real-world deals before they happen. This means making anticipatory moves like adding Seth McGowan off waivers if you think the Colts are likely to trade Jonathon Taylor. The IDP world is not immune to these effects, either. Some of […]

Week 7 brought more scoring in the early slate, but "National Tight End Day" still left many of you with lackluster scoring out of some premier names as we look toward Week 8. Let's take an initial pass with our eyes on the horizon to offer up names for both shallow and deep leagues alike. […]

With four new teams on a bye in Week 8, fantasy managers will have to continue to utilize bench depth and the waiver wire for their fantasy lineups. If you need help identifying the top available flex options, we're here to guide you with our Week 8 fantasy football flex rankings. Below, see where key players […]

Bye weeks are back, with the 49ers, Giants, Saints, and Texans off in Week 8. If you are looking for an injury or bye-week replacement for Brock Purdy, C.J. Stroud, Tyler Shough,  or even J.J. McCarthy, our early Week 8 fantasy football quarterback rankings will help you get a head start. In this article, you […]

Howdy RotoBallers! Week 8 is officially here, and we are back with more early fantasy football rankings. Bye weeks are back, with the Texans, Giants, Saints, and 49ers off this week. Our early Week 8 Half-PPR fantasy football tight end rankings give you a head start on the competition in Week 8. Below, you will find […]

Seven weeks are in the books, and there is still time to turn things around or lock up a playoff spot. Fantasy managers will face bye weeks again as the Saints, Texans, Giants, and 49ers have a bye in Week 8. At RotoBaller HQ, our early Week 8 Half-PPR fantasy football wide receiver rankings kick […]

Hey RotoBallers, we are back with more early fantasy football rankings for Week 8. Those pesky bye weeks are back, as the Saints, Giants, 49ers, and Texans are off this week. Our early Week 8 Half-PPR fantasy football running back rankings cover fantasy managers looking for a bye-week or injury replacement. Find out where key running […]

After an exciting week of NFL action, Week 8 has arrived. Fantasy managers will face another bye gauntlet as the Texans, Saints, Giants, and 49ers sit out this week. At RotoBaller HQ, our early Week 8 overall rankings will help you get a jump start. As injuries and news continue to flow in, we will […]

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Cut List Rankings for fantasy football Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season. With another full slate of NFL action in the books, it's time to turn our attention to the waiver wire to improve our fantasy rosters. But for every addition, we must drop one player. Below, we will […]

Week 8 benches deserve a second look after Week 7's surprise ceilings. Tony Pollard scored three touchdowns against the Cleveland Browns, and a Browns rookie piled up 152 scrimmage yards in the same game without reaching the end zone. Tre Tucker drew 12 targets, Jameson Williams commanded nine, and Geno Smith kept turning to Mason […]

Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season delivered a little bit of everything, including a winless team finally getting a win and two undefeated teams taking their first loss. We continued to see several big performances from top players, as well as some huge bounce-back showings from players who disappointed last week. However, Week 7 […]

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Another week has come and gone, and we are at the last game of Week 7. Thursday Night Football ended up being pretty good for us; I cashed quite a few lineups and hopefully can roll with that momentum into this game. The Eagles are going to be a bit shorthanded tonight, […]