Eagles Bring Back Britain Covey

The Philadelphia Eagles have signed wide receiver Britain Covey to their practice squad. He spent his first three NFL seasons in Philadelphia before joining the Los Angeles Rams for training camp. However, he didn't make the Rams' 53-man roster and is now back with the Eagles as the regular season approaches. Covey appeared in 38 […]

Chiefs, Trent McDuffie Not Expected to Finalize Extension

The Kansas City Chiefs and starting cornerback Trent McDuffie are not expected to finalize a contract extension before the 2025 regular season gets underway, according to Nate Taylor of ESPN.com. The former first-round pick is a two-time All-Pro. He started 16 games last season, totaling 59 tackles, 13 passes defended, two interceptions, and one fumble […]

Early-Round Landmines to Avoid? Big-Name Fantasy Football Bust Candidates

You want to lock in production with your early-round picks in fantasy football drafts. That’s a given. Those picks are the backbone of your squad and where you want a large portion of your team’s fantasy scoring to come from each week. Not hitting on those initial selections puts you and your fantasy team squarely […]

Dylan Sampson - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns rookie running back Dylan Sampson did not figure to have a significant role in his debut season after being selected in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Earlier in the draft, the Browns selected top running back prospect Quinshon Judkins […]

Best Guillotine League Strategy: Draft Guide, Fantasy Football Roster Tips (2025)

In the immortal words of Homer Simpson, who once said that the easiest part of any coach’s job is the cuts, Guillotine Leagues are all about who got cut and who didn’t.  Each week, the lowest-scoring team is eliminated, their roster purged onto the waiver wire, and their top players partitioned onto other teams. As […]

6 Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers - Later-Round Values With Upside (2025)

Finding a sleeper who significantly exceeds expectations is a great way to strengthen your position as a contender for the fantasy football championship. In this article today, I'll analyze a few fantasy football players available outside of the top-150 picks who can put you over the top this season. These are my later-round fantasy football […]

Is Tyjae Spears Out for the Season? Fantasy Football Outlook and Injury Update (2025)

Injuries have dogged Tennessee Titans’ running back Tyjae Spears for his entire career. He had already torn his ACL twice—in both high school and college—before entering the NFL. After a promising rookie season, Spears missed five games and saw his production decline while dealing with ankle sprains and hamstring pulls. As we enter Week 1, […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 1? Brandon Aubrey, Jake Elliott, Eagles D/ST Outlooks

The 2025 NFL season is almost here, and it will kick off with a Thursday Night matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles. Of course, both teams have high-powered offenses and maintained most of their offensive roster makeup, with the Cowboys in particular making key additions. Thus, the matchup projects to be highly […]

2025 Fantasy Football Rankings - Draft Rankings

Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2025: 2025 fantasy football rankings Running back (RB) fantasy football rankings Wide receiver (WR) fantasy football rankings Tight end (TE) fantasy football rankings Quarterback (QB) fantasy football rankings Defense (D/ST) fantasy football rankings NFL rookie fantasy football rankings Best ball fantasy football rankings Superflex fantasy football rankings Dynasty fantasy football rankings […]

Walter Nolen to Open Season on PUP List

Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Walter Nolen (calf) has been placed on the PUP list and will miss at least the first four games of the 2025 season. It's crushing news for Arizona, which spent its 16th overall pick on the Ole Miss product. During his final year at school, Nolen totaled 48 tackles, 14 tackles […]

Dameon Pierce Ahead of Schedule, Ready for Season

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (quad) told KPRC's Aaron Wilson that his recovery is ahead of schedule and he feels ready for the regular season. "It's really a couple weeks ahead of schedule, which is a blessing," Pierce said. "I feel ready to go." The Florida product missed six games last season and didn't […]

Jordan Love May Wear Thumb Brace During Season

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is still wearing a brace on his surgically-repaired left thumb, and he may continue to wear the brace as the regular season gets underway. "It'll be some weeks having to brace it up and just keep it protected," Love told ESPN's Rob Demovsky. "We'll play it by ear as […]

Bears Head Coach Admits Offense Could Face Learning Curve

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson acknowledged that his team's offense will evolve throughout the 2025 season. "We might have to ebb and flow a little bit after that opening game," Johnson told ESPN's Courtney Cronin. "Usually, it'll take up until the bye week. I think it's placed at just the right time (Week 5) […]

Shemar Stewart Draws Praise From Defensive Star

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart earned the praise of Trey Hendrickson, who returned to the field this week and was able to observe his new and returning teammates in action. "A great football player with a tremendous amount of potential," Hendrickson said of Stewart, via Geoff Hobson of the team's official website. "And I […]

Jets Expect Arian Smith to Contribute "Right Away"

The New York Jets expect rookie wide receiver Arian Smith to "contribute right away," according to ESPN's Rich Cimini. A fourth-round pick out of Georgia, Smith recorded 48 catches for 817 yards and four touchdowns in his final collegiate season for the Bulldogs. Outside of top wideout Garrett Wilson, the Jets are hurting for talent […]

Ricky White III Signs Practice-Squad Deal With Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks released seventh-round rookie wide receiver Ricky White III from their active roster, but White has re-signed with the team on a practice-squad contract. The 23-year-old played one year in college at Michigan State before transferring to UNLV, where he recorded 218 catches for 3,336 yards and 24 touchdowns across three seasons. White […]

Ollie Gordon II - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside RB4 ANALYSIS: The Miami Dolphins added to their running back room by selecting Ollie Gordon II in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma State. Despite having a disappointing 2024 campaign in college, Gordon looked like one of the game's top […]

Nick Nash Signs Practice-Squad Deal With Falcons

Undrafted wide receiver Nick Nash did not make the Atlanta Falcons' initial 53-man roster but will remain with the team via its practice squad, per ESPN's Marc Raimondi. Nash played well in the preseason, hauling in six catches for 87 yards in the team's final exhibition contest against the Dallas Cowboys. The 26-year-old was named […]

Brenden Rice to Work Out for Saints

Free-agent wide receiver Brenden Rice is working out for the New Orleans Saints on Monday, according to Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports. Rice is the son of Hall of Fame wideout Jerry Rice. A seventh-round pick of the Los Angeles Chargers in 2024, Rice appeared in three games without recording a catch as a rookie […]

Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings for PPR Drafts: T.J. Hockenson, Jake Ferguson, Kyle Pitts, Zach Ertz, Tyler Warren, Jonnu Smith, Evan Engram, Cade Otton

With fantasy draft season coming to a close soon, it's time for another rankings article to help you crush your final fantasy football drafts. At RotoBaller HQ, we rank the top 50 tight ends in PPR formats. Whether you draft a tight end early or play the waiting game, below you will find where essential […]

Kyle Williams - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside WR4 ANALYSIS: The Patriots selected wide receiver Kyle Williams out of Washington State in the third round of April's NFL Draft. Williams spent his final two seasons of his college career with Washington State. In 2023, Williams caught 61 passes for 843 yards and six […]

Fantasy Football Wide Receivers With Overall WR1 Upside for 2025

Preseason games are over and it’s time to get our drafts completed and ready for the NFL season that starts in just a few short days. It sure feels like forever since the last shreds of confetti hit the field as the Philadelphia Eagles hoisted the Lombardi Trophy -- and before that, Ja’Marr Chase running […]

TreVeyon Henderson - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside RB2/RB3 ANALYSIS: The New England Patriots bolstered their running back room by adding TreVeyon Henderson from the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Henderson played a key role on their National Championship team, posting an elite 7.1 YPC, the […]

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? RJ Harvey, Omarion Hampton, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Kaleb Johnson, TreVeyon Henderson, Emeka Egbuka, Tre Harris, Jayden Higgins, Luther Burden, Kyle Williams

Who Should I Draft? Some common 2025 fantasy football draft decisions are regarding players like RJ Harvey, Omarion Hampton, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Kaleb Johnson, TreVeyon Henderson, Emeka Egbuka, Tre Harris, Jayden Higgins, Luther Burden, Kyle Williams. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning teams in 2025. Draft your […]

10 Fantasy Football Bold Predictions - Andrew Lalama's 2025 Picks

Welcome to my favorite article of the year -- 2025 Bold Predictions. Every NFL season is pure chaos, and every offseason, fantasy players convince themselves they’ve got it all figured out. The truth? Nobody does. That’s why embracing variance and leaning into outlier outcomes is one of the best ways to get an edge on […]

KeAndre Lambert-Smith Faces Uphill Battle To Fantasy Production

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keandre Lambert-Smith was one of the surprise names of the NFL preseason. The fifth-round pick flashed his big-play ability early in training camp and carried it over into the preseason games. Lambert-Smith topped 100 yards on four catches across two exhibition contests and scored in the Hall of Fame game. […]

Chris Rodriguez Jr. Sheds Weight Entering His Third Season

Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. worked on shedding weight to improve his speed this offseason. His efforts have seemingly paid off. The third-year professional, who didn't make the initial 53-man roster in 2024, impressed the Washington coaching staff enough that they were comfortable trading starter Brian Robinson Jr. According to The Athletic, Rodriguez […]

Matthew Golden - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 1o+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside WR3 ANALYSIS: The Green Bay Packers made a big splash in the opening round of the 2025 NFL Draft by adding Texas standout Matthew Golden. This was the first time the team took a wide receiver in the opening round in nearly two decades. During […]

Is Joe Mixon Out for the Season? Fantasy Football Outlook and Injury Update

Injuries are an unfortunate part of fantasy football. Given the physical nature of the game, a player can go down with a season-changing injury at any time. Being able to navigate those pitfalls is key to winning a fantasy championship. There are plenty of ways to handle preseason injuries. Some fantasy managers avoid drafting injured […]

Jalen Royals Misses Practice Again On Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jalen Royals (knee) sat out of practice on Sunday. Head coach Andy Reid told the media that the rookie was the only active roster player sidelined. The fourth-round pick is battling knee tendinitis, and his professional debut for Week 1 is in doubt. Royals entered training camp with the opportunity […]