Darren Waller is Not Injured

Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said newly signed tight end Darren Waller is not injured, but rather taking things "cautiously," according to Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN. The veteran came out of retirement to sign with Miami, so the club has opted to take things slowly in practice as they approach the first week, according […]

Dolphins GM Says De'Von Achane Will be Ready for Week 1

Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said the club should have running back De'Von Achane (calf) available for Week 1, according to Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN. The star back's status for the start of the season has been something of an open question, but the club's optimism Wednesday certainly was a good sign. Achane piled […]

Texans GM: "We'll See" if Joe Mixon Plays in 2025

Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio was non-committal on whether running back Joe Mixon (ankle) will play during the 2025 season when asked at a Wednesday press conference, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston. The veteran back is on the reserve/non-football injury list, meaning he will miss at least the first four games, […]

Jalen Coker Expected To Have Bigger Role

With wide receiver Adam Thielen headed back to Minnesota in a Wednesday trade, the Carolina Panthers are planning on an enhanced role for receiver Jalen Coker, as reported by Jordan Schultz. A former undrafted free agent, Coker put together a solid rookie season on a bad Panthers team in 2024, accumulating 32 catches for 478 […]

Adam Thielen Traded to the Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings are trading for their own former star wide receiver, Adam Thielen, Ian Rapoport reports. Carolina receives a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 fourth-round pick, and Minnesota gets Thielen, a conditional 2026 seventh-round pick, and a 2027 fifth-round pick. Thielen gets to return home, as not only did he spend nine years […]

Will Quinshon Judkins Play in Week 1 or in 2025? Fantasy Football Outlook and Rookie Update

After not opting to resign longtime running back Nick Chubb, the Cleveland Browns opted to find their next franchise running back in the second round of the NFL Draft in Ohio State standout Quinshon Judkins. Judkins was viewed as one of the top prospects at the position and was widely considered the RB1 in Cleveland […]

Mid-Round Wide Receiver League Winners for Fantasy Football (2025)

What is emerging as a very popular way to start fantasy drafts this season is going with two running backs with your first two picks. The "zero RB" strategy had a nice run there for a few years, but thanks to dominant seasons from Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry, paired with the emergence of young […]

2025 Fantasy Football: Must-Have Late-Round Sleeper Picks

The late rounds of fantasy drafts provide us with gems every year. While nailing early picks creates a high floor for your team, hitting a late-round pick that turns into a weekly contributor to your team is what can take you to the next level. While other managers who haven't done their homework rely on […]

Will De'Von Achane Miss Week 1? Fantasy Football Outlook, Injury Update

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane enjoyed a breakout season in his sophomore campaign, serving as Miami's clear workhorse back. After being deployed in a limited role as a rookie, Achane proved he can take on a full workload in his second season. However, the former third-round pick has recently suffered an injury and could […]

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? Omarion Hampton, Tetairoa McMillan, TreVeyon Henderson, Colston Loveland, Kaleb Johnson, Jayden Higgins, DJ Giddens, Cam Skattebo, Luther Burden, Isaac TeSlaa

Who Should I Draft? Some common 2025 fantasy football draft decisions are regarding players like Omarion Hampton, Tetairoa McMillan, TreVeyon Henderson, Colston Loveland, Kaleb Johnson, Jayden Higgins, DJ Giddens, Cam Skattebo, Luther Burden, Isaac TeSlaa. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning teams in 2025. Draft your […]

Will Jauan Jennings Miss Week 1? Fantasy Football Outlook, Injury Update

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (calf) is coming off a career year in 2024 and has a chance to be the 49ers' top wide receiver going into the season after the team traded Deebo Samuel Sr. and is still waiting for Brandon Aiyuk (knee) to recover from last year's serious knee injury. However, […]

Top Wide Receiver Rebound Candidates - Fantasy Football Draft Targets With Upside (2025)

Every fantasy football season, you draft your team and feel good about it. Then, disaster strikes. Your top wide receiver ends up with five points per week, and your championship dreams fly right out the window. Here's the thing... bad seasons are inevitable. Injuries, coaching changes, team dynamics, and bad luck can turn your big […]

Cam Miller Waived by Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders waived rookie quarterback Cam Miller on Tuesday, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. A sixth-round pick out of North Dakota State, Miller showed some flashes during the preseason. His release comes as somewhat of a surprise, with Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (wrist) set to miss significant time after fracturing his wrist. […]

Fantasy Football D/ST Draft Sleepers - Team Defenses With Strong Early-Season Matchups

We love hyping up sleepers and must-have targets at various positions. However, we sometimes forget about defenses. Sometimes those team defenses can provide spike weeks, helping fantasy managers win leagues. In redraft leagues, the playoffs matter, but we need to reach that point. One way to increase our odds of reaching the fantasy football playoffs […]

Harold Fannin Jr. Set for Immediate Role in Cleveland?

Zac Jackson of The Athletic expects Cleveland Browns rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. to "play a lot, immediately" in 2025. Jackson also writes that Fannin Jr. and veteran tight end David Njoku will be both deployed together and moved around in different offensive formations. A third-round pick out of Bowling Green, Fannin Jr. recorded […]

DJ Giddens' Stock Up After Roster Cuts

Indianapolis Colts rookie running back DJ Giddens could be in a prime position to open the season as the team's RB2 after Indianapolis released veteran back Khalil Herbert on Tuesday. With Herbert off the roster, Giddens and Tyler Goodson (elbow) are the Colts' running backs behind Jonathan Taylor. Goodson may miss the start of the […]

Khalil Herbert Released by the Colts

Veteran running back Khalil Herbert has been released by the Indianapolis Colts, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Herbert signed with Indianapolis in free agency this past March, but is now likely headed elsewhere. In 14 games split between the Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals last season, Herbert logged 36 carries for 130 yards and one touchdown. […]

Amari Cooper Still Has "Some Juice Left"

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper told Kevin Patra of NFL.com that he still has "some juice left" and that signing with the Raiders will allow him to show it. Cooper signed a one-year deal with Las Vegas on Tuesday. The 31-year-old recorded 44 catches for 547 yards and four touchdowns across 14 games […]

Jaguars Acquire Tim Patrick From Lions

The Jacksonville Jaguars have acquired veteran wide receiver Tim Patrick from the Detroit Lions in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The 31-year-old recorded 33 catches for 394 yards and three touchdowns in 16 games with Detroit last year. The Lions' decision to move on from Patrick signals […]

5 Auction League Draft Targets for Fantasy Football: Sleepers for $10 or Less (2025)

The NFL preseason is in the books. The next time we see NFL action, it will be when the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys square off on Thursday, September 4th, to begin Week 1. With the start of the season almost here, fantasy football drafts are in full swing. While most gamers join traditional snake […]

Isaac TeSlaa Sees Stock Increase Following Trade

Following the trade that sent Detroit Lions wide receiver Tim Patrick to the Jacksonville Jaguars, rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa has a clear path to open the season as the team's No. 3 wide receiver. During the preseason, the rookie from Arkansas was one of the most impressive pass catchers. The Lions selected TeSlaa with […]

Will Tetairoa McMillan Miss Week 1? Fantasy Football Outlook, Injury Update

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan has generated plenty of buzz during his first NFL training camp. This year's eighth overall pick is an early candidate for Rookie of the Year, and he could become a franchise superstar in Charlotte. However, before McMillan's NFL career gets underway, he'll need to clear a major injury hurdle. […]

Fantasy Football Offensive Line Rankings: OL Sleepers and Busts Analysis (2025)

More often than not, the play of the offensive line is a forgotten art form in fantasy football. A bad offensive line can make or break a fantasy asset, whether it’s a quarterback not having time to throw or a running back who is often met behind the line of scrimmage. There is a very […]

Will Khalil Shakir Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Outlook and Injury Update

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir has been one of Josh Allen's favorite targets in the past, but he's currently dealing with an ankle injury that has limited him throughout training camp and the preseason. With Shakir less than 100 percent throughout the month of August, it's fair to have some concerns about his status […]

5 Wide Receiver Sleepers for Fantasy Football: PPR Draft Targets (2025)

The 2025 NFL season is fast approaching, and fantasy football drafts are already taking place at a furious pace. Now is a great time to draft, especially while there are tons of undervalued players and sleepers available in the middle or late rounds. Once more game footage and training camp news emerge, some of these […]

Late-Round Lotto Tickets - Fantasy Football Draft Picks That Could Pay Off Big in 2025

If you showed up 15 minutes late to your draft and the autodraft feature picked your first four picks for you, would you still be in a decent position to compete in your league? As long as you didn't get stuck with an injured player or something wonky, I think you would! The first 30 […]

5 Fantasy Football Later-Round Lotto Tickets: Joe Nicely's Favorite 2025 Draft Sleepers

There are different levels of satisfaction we can get from fantasy football drafts. Hitting on a first- or second-round pick is always nice, but at the end of the day, those are guys we're supposed to get right. The middle rounds are where the rubber meets the road in fantasy football, as it's where we […]

DraftKings Fantasy Football Rankings: 2025 Best Ball

Hello and welcome to RotoBaller's DraftKings Fantasy Football Rankings for 2025 Best Ball leagues on DraftKings. A reminder that on the DraftKings Fantasy platform, NFL best ball leagues only have four potential positions: Quarterback (QB), Running Back (RB), Wide Receiver (WR), and Tight End (TE). You will see these four positions in the rankings below, […]

Tristan Wirfs Activated From PUP List After Passing Physical

Tampa Bay Buccaneers left tackle Tristan Wirfs (knee) passed his physical and has been activated from the PUP list, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Wirfs missed all of training camp while recovering from surgery on his right knee. His activation indicates that he will return to practice soon, but it doesn't guarantee that he'll be […]

Kaleb McGary Placed on Season-Ending Injured Reserve

Atlanta Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary (leg) has been placed on season-ending Injured Reserve, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. The team did not designate McGary to return, which means he will miss the entire 2025 season. This is a major loss for the Falcons, who had benefited from McGary's dependable protection at the […]