Diontae Johnson Trending Towards Playing In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (shoulder) was limited during Thursday's practice. Johnson has back-to-back limited practice sessions under his belt. It sounds like the team is taking it one day at a time. That being said, fantasy managers will likely have to wait until after practice on Friday for more information. The fact Johnson […]

Michael Thomas Hopeful To Play On Sunday

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) was limited once again during Thursday's practice. The stud wideout has practiced in back-to-back days, which is a good sign. It sounds like the organization is optimistic that Thomas will be able to get on the field for the season opener on Sunday. Thomas has been dealing […]

Saints Sign Erik McCoy To Extension

New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy has agreed to a new deal with the organization. The former second round pick is coming off the worst season of his career. Despite that, the two sides have agreed to a five-year $63.75 million deal. McCoy is normally above average, but battled through a calf injury last season. […]

Khalil Herbert Not Worth A Week 1 Start

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert will start the game as the team's RB2 against the 49ers this Sunday. The lead role belongs to tough-running David Montgomery but the Bears will need to lean on the running game in Week 1. That could open the door for Herbert to see some touches but that number […]

Kenneth Walker III Likely To Miss Week 1

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (hernia) is unlikely to suit up for the Week 1 matchup against the Denver Broncos. The rookie back was unable to practice on Thursday. At this point, it doesn't seem like Walker is going to have enough time to get ready for this contest. The expectation is that […]

Cole Kmet Has Something To Prove

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet will begin his third NFL season against the 49ers this Sunday. The former second-round pick hasn't quite lived up to expectations thus far but this season could be a turning point. Kmet caught 60 passes last season for 612 yards but failed to find the end zone. The Bears […]

Darnell Mooney Primed For Week 1 Targets

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney will take on the 49ers in Week 1. Mooney blossomed last season, racking up a career-high 81 receptions for 1,056 yards and four touchdowns in a mediocre Matt Nagy offense. Now the Bears have a new offensive scheme, quarterback Justin Fields heading into his second season and Mooney is […]

Zack Moss Disappointing In Week 1

Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss failed to make much of an impact during the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday. He rushed six times for 15 yards and hauled in six receptions for 21 yards through the air in the victory. At least fantasy managers in PPR formats got something out […]

David Montgomery Ready For Week 1 Challenge

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery will take on a talented 49ers defensive front in Week 1. Montgomery is the unquestioned lead back but there may be moments where the Bears try to get backup Khalil Herbert involved. That should not dissuade fantasy managers, however, to plug in Montgomery as a solid RB2/3 choice for […]

Devin Singletary Rushes For Nearly 50 Yards

Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary surprisingly had a decent game on the ground during the season opener on Thursday. He rushed eight times for 48 yards, while adding two receptions for 14 yards through the air. This was a fairly decent game for Singletary, but he didn't do much damage in fantasy leagues. His […]

Justin Fields Carries QB2 Status Into Week 1

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields will host the 49ers in Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season. The second-year quarterback gets a fresh start with head coach Matt Eberflus, but more importantly, new offensive coordinator Luke Getsy. But Fields will be put to the test against a stacked 49ers defensive line and questions at the […]

Josh Allen Looks Strong In Season Opener

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen came out strong during the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday. He completed his first 10 passes and tossed two touchdowns in the process. It was a team effort to get this win, but Allen certainly came out of the gate strong. He completed 26-of-31 passing attempts […]

Joe Burrow Ready For AFC North Showdown In Week 1

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will begin the year with an AFC North showdown against the Steelers. The 25-year-old played relatively well in his two meetings versus Pittsburgh last season, accumulating 362 yards and four touchdowns (two picks) while completing 81% of his throws. With a mid-summer appendectomy behind him, he'll have Ja'Marr Chase, Tee […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL WRs: Week 1 Updates for Tee Higgins, Allen Lazard, Deebo Samuel, Kadarius Toney, Jaylen Waddle

As exciting as it is to officially have football back – and it most certainly is awesome – but fantasy managers will quickly be reminded that now injuries, practice participation, and the dreaded questionable tag will loom over us all every Monday-Sunday until February. It’s a small price to pay for finally having the NFL […]

Lovie Smith Confirms Dameon Pierce Will Start In Week 1

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith confirmed that rookie running back Dameon Pierce will get the start in his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts. "He's earned an opportunity to lead us. It was asked, is he our starting running back? He's earned the right to line up there with the one's, […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1: Top Free Agent Adds Include J.D. McKissic, Rachaad White, Kenny Gainwell, Tyler Allgeier

The long-awaited regular season openers for all 32 teams will unfold this week, which will provide your first opportunity to watch the players that you selected for your rosters. Many of you began the process of planning your draft strategies during the most dormant weeks of the offseason, then created and reshaped your plans as […]

Chase Edmonds Upgrades To Full Practice

Miami Dolphins running back Chase Edmonds (groin) was upgraded to a full practice on Thursday after he was listed as limited on Wednesday. Fellow back Myles Gaskin (neck) also put in a full practice. The Dolphins have plenty of capable backs behind Edmonds, but the 26-year-old is expected to operate as the team's lead back […]

Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1: Top Free Agent Adds Include Treylon Burks, Nico Collins, Isaiah McKenzie, Garrett Wilson

It's NFL season, y'all! The 2022 NFL season is just days away and if you've already drafted your teams, then you might still need to make some waiver moves before the season kicks off. Below, you'll find some wide receivers that you should be targeting on the fantasy football waiver wire ahead of Week 1. […]

Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1: Top Free Agent Adds Include Evan Engram, Tyler Higbee, Robert Tonyan, Austin Hooper

The NFL season starts in less than a week. That means the fantasy football season starts in less than a week. Thank goodness. Maybe you are having drafter’s remorse about who you selected to be your tight ends for your fantasy football team. Maybe you pulled a Dallas Cowboys move and thought you would only […]

Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1: Top Free Agent Streamers and Adds Include Justin Fields, Marcus Mariota, Davis Mills

The 2022 season is finally here and it is time to start making moves to win your fantasy championship. By Thursday, fantasy drafts will be done and we can start focusing on the next season. Everybody loves their team after the fantasy draft, but it is always a great idea to keep an eye on […]

Drake London Limited Again Thursday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (knee) was active in Thursday's non-padded practice and was listed as a limited participant on the injury report. London initially injured his knee in the preseason opener and didn't play again. The 21-year-old first-rounder could be listed as questionable for the Week 1 regular season opener against the New […]

IDP Leagues Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Fantasy Football: Week 1

So you took my advice and drafted Blake Martinez as a great value linebacker in the 15th round. Now Martinez is on the street without a team, and you are without a linebacker--at least until Martinez finds a new home. Blame me. Or maybe it wasn’t my fault. Maybe you were banking on Harold Landry […]

Gus Edwards Says He's "Very Close"

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (knee) posted on his Instagram page on Wednesday that he's "doing great and I'm very close." Edwards tore his ACL just days prior to the start of the 2021 regular season and was placed on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list a couple weeks ago, ensuring that he'll miss […]

Thunder Dan's NFL Betting Picks for Week One: Spreads, Totals, Parlays, and Teasers

Football season is back! Whether you like to bet game totals, sides, or player props, I have something in here for you, and try to cover a little bit of everything! This year, I started my own free sports betting newsletter, and the good people here at RotoBaller are allowing me to share my picks […]

NFL Player Props: Bets for Week 1 - Prop Betting Picks for Rushing, Receiving Yards

The NFL season is finally back. After 207 days, we finally have legitimate NFL action awaiting us from now until February. We have real NFL football games to wager on! We’re done with the preseason where you’re hoping that one seventh-round pick finds his way into the endzone. Now, those bets you’ve been planning for […]

Tua Tagovailoa - Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is expected to have both Jaylen Waddle (quad) and Tyreek Hill at his disposal against the New England Patriots in Week 1, marking the first time he has played with the duo during a regular season game. Not only is Tagovailoa surrounded by playmakers, but he'll be playing against a […]

Fantasy Football Defense Sleepers: D/ST Rankings Draft Value Picks for 2022

The NFL season is under a week away, and many people are getting their final drafts in for the season. Last week I took a look at my favorite DSTs of the year, so today we're going to look at some DSTs I like as sleepers. As I mentioned last year, I think we often […]

Rashaad Penny - Week 1 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny went on an absolute tear to close out last season. In Weeks 14-18 of 2021, he averaged an absurd 134.2 rushing yards per game. That equated to about 7.3 yards-per-carry. Penny has shown to be a top talent when given carries, but injuries have kept him from being truly unleashed. The […]

Tyler Lockett - Week 1 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett will look to get around the tough Denver Broncos defense during the Monday night matchup. Lockett has been a consistent weapon for the Seahawks, going for over 1,000 receiving yards in each of the last three seasons. Geno Smith is a downgrade from Russell Wilson, especially in stretching the field, but Lockett is good […]