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 […]

A.J. Brown Says He'll Be Active For Season Opener

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (hamstring) told reporters he will play Thursday night when the team opens its season against the Dallas Cowboys. Philadelphia's top wide receiver has battled a hamstring issue for the majority of training camp and only returned to practice on Wednesday. Barring a setback, Brown will be in Philadelphia's starting […]

Week 1 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings for PPR - Nico Collins, Tetairoa McMillan, Xavier Worthy, Travis Hunter, Jerry Jeudy, Keenan Allen, AJ Brown

There may be a few days left to draft for the upcoming season, but for fantasy managers who have finished their fantasy football drafts, it's never too early to start thinking about your Week 1 lineup. Today we look at wideouts with our updated Week 1 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for PPR leagues and […]

Chargers Place Jalen Reagor on Injured Reserve

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Jalen Reagor (undisclosed) has been placed on injured reserve, according to an announcement from the team. Reagor was cut by the Chargers as they trimmed their roster down to 53 players, but he was signed to the practice squad shortly after. By being placed on injured reserve, the former first-round […]

Landon Dickerson Participating in Individual Drills

Philadelphia Eagles left guard Landon Dickerson (knee) was spotted participating in individual drills during Sunday's practice, according to EJ Smith of PHLY Sports. Smith noted that it's unclear whether Dickerson will participate in team drills today, but he was practicing with the field goal unit. This update is a great sign as Dickerson works toward […]

Tanner McKee Not Practicing Sunday

Philadelphia Eagles backup quarterback Tanner McKee (thumb) was not spotted at practice on Sunday, according to Eliot Shorr-Parks of 94WIP. McKee fractured his thumb earlier this month and has not practiced in roughly two weeks. The 25-year-old was solid while filling in last year, as he completed 30 of his 45 pass attempts for 323 […]