Noah Fant - Week 1 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant was traded during the huge blockbuster that sent Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos. Fant was previously building some chemistry with second-stringer Drew Lock during their time in Denver and will look to earn some trust from starting quarterback Geno Smith. Fant will likely be the third option on the offense, behind D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, and could […]

Geno Smith - Week 1 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith was recently named as the starter and will look to show precisely why Monday night against the Denver Broncos. Smith was serviceable as the starter while Russell Wilson was out due to a finger injury. From Weeks 5-8 last year, Smith threw five touchdowns and one interception, averaging 175 yards per game. The Broncos […]

D.K. Metcalf - Week 1 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf will be going up against his former QB in the Monday night showdown against the Denver Broncos. Russell Wilson was traded this offseason in a blockbuster trade with Denver, and many doubted Metcalf's value this year now that Geno Smith is under center. In Weeks 6-8 last year, when Smith was playing in place of […]

Week 1 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football: Nick Folk, Jake Elliott, Wil Lutz, Jason Sanders, Greg Joseph, Mason Crosby, Younghoe Koo

It's a pleasure to be back with you fellow RotoBallers, as the NFL season is back! In this article you'll find our Week 1 fantasy football kicker rankings, as of September 8th. Our goal is to help you set those winning lineups, so let's see where key kickers s like Nick Folk, Jake Elliott, Wil […]

Week 1 Team Defense Rankings for Fantasy Football: Broncos DST, Colts DST, Packers DST, Eagles DST, Browns DST, Commanders DST

Welcome back fellow RotoBallers, we've reached Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season. Below are our Week 1 fantasy football defense (D/ST) rankings, as of September 8th. Our goal is to help you set those winning lineups, so let's see where key team defenses like the Broncos DST, Colts DST, Packers DST, Eagles DST, Browns […]

Week 1 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football: Russell Wilson, Dak Prescott, Aaron Rodgers, Justin Fields, Matt Ryan, Tom Brady

Giddy up, it's football time! The NFL season is here, and below you'll find our Week 1 fantasy football quarterback rankings, as of September 8th. Our goal is to help you set those winning lineups, so let's see where key quarterbacks like Russell Wilson, Dak Prescott, Aaron Rodgers, Justin Fields, Matt Ryan and Tom Brady […]

Khalil Shakir Inactive Thursday Night

Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Khalil Shakir is listed as a healthy inactive for Week 1 of the regular season on Thursday night against the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams. The Bills like their fifth-round pass-catcher a lot, but Buffalo is also notorious for bringing their rookies along slowly, so Shakir will have to […]

Steelers Defense A Low-End Option Vs. Cincinnati

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense draws a tough Week 1 road matchup against the AFC Champion Cincinnati Bengals. The Steelers are installed as 6.5-point underdogs in a game where the Bengals could put plenty of points on the scoreboard. Pittsburgh generally boasts a strong defense for fantasy purposes, but Week 1 against Joe Burrow and company […]

Chris Boswell A Low-End Option In Season Opener

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell will draw a familiar opponent in the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Boswell returns as Pittsburgh's kicker for an eighth season, although the offense will look different with Ben Roethlisberger now retired. The Bengals were stingy against fantasy kickers in 2021, allowing just the 25th-most fantasy points per game to […]

Russell Gage Remains Limited On Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage (hamstring) was limited during practice on Thursday. The 26-year-old has been limited in back-to-back practices, which means he's questionable for Week 1. To be fair, Gage has been dealing with this hamstring issue for several weeks. He is worth keeping an eye on in fantasy leagues with Chris […]

Pat Freiermuth A TE1 In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth will open up his 2022 season in a road matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The second-year tight end impressed in 2021 as a rookie, catching 60 passes for 497 yards and seven touchdowns despite splitting snaps with Eric Ebron. Ebron is no longer in town, leaving Freiermuth to operate […]

J.K. Dobbins Limited During Thursday's Practice

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) was able to get through a limited practice session on Thursday. The organization continues to be cautious with Dobbins who is coming back from an ACL tear. His status for Week 1 is unknown, but regardless he won't be a great option to start the season. The Ravens […]

George Pickens A Low-End Flex In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens will make his NFL debut in a road game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Pickens earned rave reviews in training camp, causing plenty of hype to surround the rookie. The 21-year-old's Week 1 outlook is dependent on the injury status of Diontae Johnson, who has been limited […]

Week 1 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: George Kittle, Darren Waller, Zach Ertz, Logan Thomas, David Njoku, Cole Kmet

And we're back! The NFL season has arrived and we're going to guide you all season long. Today we're looking at our Week 1 fantasy football tight end rankings, as of September 8th. Our goal is to help you set those winning lineups, so let's see where key tight ends like George Kittle, Darren Waller, […]

Rondale Moore To Undergo MRI

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore (hamstring) was forced to exit Thursday's practice due to injury. The 22-year-old wideout is dealing with a hamstring issue and is set to undergo an MRI. This is a tough blow to a team that is already without DeAndre Hopkins due to his suspension. Also, tight end Zach Ertz […]

Ravens To Use Committee Approach At Running Back

The Baltimore Ravens are expected to go with the hot hand at running back in Week 1, according to offensive coordinator Greg Roman. This was already a frustrating situation for fantasy managers, but there doesn't appear to be a solution in sight. Gus Edwards (knee) will miss the first four games of the season. J.K. […]

Chase Claypool A TD-Dependent Flex

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool will open up his 2022 season with a road matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Claypool has a lot to prove in his third NFL season after a largely disappointing 2021 campaign. Of course, some of his struggles can be attributed to playing with a quarterback in […]

Najee Harris A Low-End RB1 In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris will open the season with a road matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Harris dealt with a Lisfranc injury throughout training camp but he is reportedly healthy and should see yet another huge share of the backfield carries in Pittsburgh in 2022. The second-year running back had […]

Kenneth Walker III Is A Game-Time Decision

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (hernia) is considered a game-time decision for Week 1, according to head coach Pete Carroll. The rookie running back is expected to get in some work on Thursday. He continues to deal with a hernia issue that could limit him to begin the season. The team is expected […]

Mitch Trubisky A QB2 In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky will debut for his new team in a road game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Trubisky managed to hold off upstart rookie Kenny Pickett in training camp thanks to some strong performances in the preseason games. In Week 1, he will take on a Cincinnati defense that was […]

Browns Defense A Solid Option In Week 1

The Cleveland Browns defense opens the 2022 season with a road game against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. Cleveland's defense will take on a familiar face as former Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield will be under center for Carolina. The Panthers were a very favorable matchup for fantasy defenses in 2021, allowing the second-most fantasy […]

Cade York A Low-End Option In Week 1

Cleveland Browns kicker Cade York showed off a strong leg in training camp and will make his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. York, a rookie out of LSU, will hope to bring some consistency to a kicker position that has long been an issue for Cleveland's special teams. While York has […]

Jamison Crowder A Shaky Streaming Option

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Jamison Crowder will be making his team debut on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams. The 29-year-old signed with the Bills this offseason after three seasons with the New York Jets. The expectation is that Crowder is going to be the backup slot receiver to begin the season. There is […]

Isaiah McKenzie A Shaky Option Versus Rams

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (groin) appears to be ready to play after getting in back-to-back practices. The 27-year-old is expected to begin the season as the starting slot receiver in Buffalo. However, Jamison Crowder is also likely to see snaps in the slot, which could make for a frustrating situation in fantasy leagues. […]

Gabe Davis A Possible WR2 For Week 1

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis has made some significant strides during his first two seasons in the league. The 23-year-old finished with 35 receptions, 549 receiving yards, and six touchdowns in 16 games last season. Those stats were with Emmanuel Sanders and Cole Beasley on the roster as well. Now, Davis has taken full […]

Stefon Diggs Remains A WR1 For Season Opener

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs has stepped his game up to another level since joining this team. In two seasons, Diggs has 100-plus receptions and over 1,200 receiving yards in each of his first two years. The expectation is that he'll continue to be one of the best wideouts in the league. He'll draw […]

Keep An Eye On Curtis Samuel In Week 1

Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel is set to return to the field after an injury-riddled 2021. The 26-year-old was dealt a bad hand last season as he struggled with groin and hamstring issues for most of the year. Now that he's been declared healthy, Samuel has a shot at returning to his pre-injury form. In 2020, […]

Wait And See With Jahan Dotson In Week 1

Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson is set to make his career debut on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. While the No. 16 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft has loads of talent visible in training camp, it would be best to take a wait-and-see approach with Dotson in Week 1. Rookie wide receivers have historically […]

J.D. McKissic A Decent PPR Option In Week 1

Washington Commanders running back J.D. McKissic could receive solid passing down usage in Week 1. The 29-year-old is locked into working as the lead receiver in Washington's backfield. While that does provide upside, he is essentially game script-dependent. That being said, there is the chance that Washington plays from behind in this matchup due to their […]

Carson Wentz Only A Desperation Play In Week 1

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz is set to debut with his third team in three years on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Despite his past struggles, there is some belief that Wentz is the player who can take Washington's playmakers to another statistical level in 2022. The Commanders have had the misfortune of having a quarterback carousel […]