Chigoziem Okonkwo Not On Fantasy Radar For Week 1

Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo takes on the Chicago Bears in an NFL opening weekend matchup. The former fourth-round pick was a popular breakout candidate last season, and while that didn't pan out due to the ineffectiveness of Ryan Tannehill at QB, Okonkwo was much more productive when Levis took over as the starting […]

Calvin Ridley On WR2 Radar In First Game As A Titan

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley heads into a Week 1 matchup against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. The veteran wideout revitalized his career last season in Jacksonville with over 1,000 yards and eight touchdowns, helping him secure a large payday from the Titans this spring. With DeAndre Hopkins now 32 and in his last […]

Titans Rule Out Jamal Adams For Week 1

The Tennessee Titans have officially ruled out safety Jamal Adams (hip) for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Week 1. The writing was on the wall for Adams to be out for the season opener when he missed his second straight practice on Thursday. The 28-year-old oft-injured defensive back apparently wasn't […]

Tony Pollard Faces Tough Test In Week 1 At Chicago

Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard heads to Chicago to face the Bears on NFL opening weekend. Pollard came to Nashville by way of Dallas on a 3-year, $21.75M deal this offseason after an underwhelming year as the Cowboys lead back. He now takes over a Titans backfield that is without superstar workhorse Derrick Henry, […]

Tyjae Spears A Lowly Flex Option On Opening Weekend Vs. Bears

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears takes on the stout Chicago Bears defense in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season. Spears played second-fiddle to future Hall-of-Famer Derrick Henry last season who bolted for the Ravens in free agency. Even with Henry receiving the lion's share of the work, Spears was able to snag 52 […]

Will Levis Only An Option In Two-QB Leagues Against Chicago

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis travels to Chicago to take on Caleb Williams and the Bears in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season. The Kentucky product started eight games last season due to the inept play of Ryan Tannehill and showed major flashes throughout his short stint as the lead signal caller in Nashville, […]

DeAndre Hopkins Questionable For Week 1

Tennessee Titans veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (knee) is listed as questionable for the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sunday against the Chicago Bears, according to head coach Brian Callahan. Hopkins was limited in practice on both Wednesday and Thursday and will now be a game-time decision on Sunday morning. The good news for fantasy […]

Russell Wilson Seen Practicing On Friday

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (calf), who left Thursday's practice after reporting what the team called calf tightness, was seen on the practice field on Friday. There have been conflicting reports on Wilson's status for the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that Wilson's status is […]

Ja'Marr Chase - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: You cannot leave Ja'Marr Chase on your bench if he plays. He is an elite WR talent and belongs in every starting lineup if he steps on the field. Unfortunately, Chase is embroiled in a contract dispute with the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals have reportedly submitted a "significant" […]

Steelers, Pat Freiermuth Making Progress On Extension

Talks between the Pittsburgh Steelers and tight end Pat Freiermuth on a long-term contract extension are progressing with the Week 1 regular-season opener right around the corner on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, according to sources. The Steelers are trying to get Freiermuth signed before Sunday's kickoff. With offensive coordinator Arthur Smith now in the […]

Will MarShawn Lloyd Play In Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

MarShawn Lloyd was drafted in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. A dynamic, explosive playmaker from USC, Lloyd quickly established himself as the clear second-string RB and will back up lead-back Josh Jacobs in 2024. Unfortunately, Lloyd is dealing with a hamstring injury, which has put his status […]

What Time is Monday Night Football? Week 1 NFL Schedule

Week 1 started with a bang on Thursday night, with the Baltimore Ravens losing by the length of a big toe to the Kansas City Chiefs. The nail-biter whets the appetite for football after such a long off-season, and hopefully, Week 1 gets bookended with another banger on Monday. Monday Night Football will be an […]

Cowboys Plan To Commit To Running Game

The Dallas Cowboys plan on committing to their running game in 2024. "We will be good running the football and that's because we're going to commit to it," head coach Mike McCarthy said on Friday. Dallas' backfield looks like their biggest weakness on offense heading into the 2024 campaign after Tony Pollard left in free […]

2024 RotoBaller Challenge - Take Over an Orphan Team, Get A Free NFL Premium Pass!

  Who will be crowned champ of the RotoBaller Challenge? Did you miss out on drafting a team in the 8th annual RotoBaller Challenge? Don't sweat, there are still ample opportunities to join the battle for FREE! There are several orphan teams in existing leagues (teams that already drafted but the manager dropped out). If you […]

Josh Downs Officially Ruled Out

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen has officially ruled wide receiver Josh Downs (ankle) out for the Week 1 regular season contest on Sunday versus the division-rival Houston Texans. Things had been trending this way all week as Downs was unable to practice due to a high-ankle sprain that he suffered in August. The 23-year-old […]

Tee Higgins Now Looking Iffy For Week 1?

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (hamstring) tweaked his hamstring at practice on Thursday, according to head coach Zac Taylor. The head coach said "we'll see" in terms of Higgins' availability for Week 1 on Sunday against the New England Patriots. Higgins wasn't seen at the portion of practice open to […]

When Is Marquise Brown Coming Back? Fantasy Football Injury Return Update

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown wasn't on the field for the team in Week 1 when they faced off against the Baltimore Ravens. Brown missed the game with a shoulder injury. Brown, who joined the team this offseason after two years in Arizona, was expected to be the No. 1 receiver for quarterback […]

Ja'Marr Chase Thinks Extension Is Within Reach; Willing To Play Without A New Deal

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase has been in the headlines often in the lead-up to Week 1 of the regular season this Sunday against the New England Patriots, mainly because of his high-profile contract stand-off with the team. Chase said that Friday is his deadline for a long-term contract extension to be completed, but […]

Matt Gay Not Seen At Friday's Practice

Indianapolis Colts kicker Matt Gay (hernia) was not seen at Friday's practice, according to James Boyd of The Athletic. This is not a great sign for the 30-year-old who has not logged one practice, which puts his status for Week 1 in danger. Gay underwent a sports hernia procedure after the team's final preseason game […]

Josh Downs Doing Individual Work On Friday, Still Not Practicing

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (ankle) was seen doing individual work on Friday but did not participate in practice, according to James Boyd of The Athletic. The 23-year-old expressed on Wednesday that he feels "real close to returning." While he has not officially been ruled out for the season opener on Sunday, it is […]

Ja'Marr Chase Considers Himself A Game-Time Decision For Sunday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (holdout) told the media on Friday that he considers himself a game-time decision for Sunday and will be "limited" if he does play, according to Charlie Goldsmith of the Enquirer. Chase returned to practice on Wednesday after being held out of practice due to contract negotiations. While it is […]

Jalen Ramsey Signs Three-Year Extension, Becomes Highest-Paid Cornerback

Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey (hamstring) signed a massive three-year extension on Friday, totaling $72.3 million, which makes him the highest-paid cornerback in the sport, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. This deal was negotiated by David Mulugheta of Athletes First. The 29-year-old now once again sits as the highest-paid cornerback just days […]

Rashee Rice Will Likely Play The Entire 2024 Season Despite Legal Charges

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice will likely not miss any time during the 2024 season as he awaits a trial date for his felony charges of street racing, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. Florio reports that a guilty plea in 2024 is unlikely as Rice has no official trial date. […]

Saints D/ST A Must-Start In Week 1

The New Orleans Saints' defense and special teams have one of the strongest Week 1 matchups as they face the Carolina Panthers. Although Pete Werner (shoulder), Willie Gay Jr. (back), and Marshon Lattimore (hip) are on the injury report, all three should be good to go on Sunday. New Orleans remains one of the stronger […]

Blake Grupe Offers Upside In Strong Matchup

New Orleans Saints' second-year kicker Blake Grupe is an option at the kicker position heading into Week 1's tout with the Carolina Panthers. Grupe had a solid rookie season, converting 30-of-37 field goal attempts with a long of 55 yards. The Notre Dame product finished the season strong and will look to carry over his […]

Bills D/ST Faces Tough Matchup Against Arizona

Two new safeties, the loss of a key pass-rusher, and a linebacker on Injured Reserve. This is not the same Buffalo DST that finished third in fantasy football scoring a season ago. Taylor Rapp and Damar Hamlin take over for longtime starting safeties Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer. Pass rusher Leonard Floyd moved to the […]

Jordan Mason - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2/FLEX UPDATE SEPTEMBER 9TH: Christian McCaffrey has been ruled out for Week 1 and will not play. Jordan Mason is an RB2/FLEX option, and must-stash if still available before lineups lock. ANALYSIS: San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason will enter the season as the No. 2 running […]

Taysom Hill Is An Intriguing Sleeper Week 1 Tight End

New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill showed in the preseason that he again will be used in the Saints' offense, creating headaches for fantasy managers. Hill is a high-end TE2 in Week 1 against Carolina, whose porous rush defense may open up opportunities for Hill to find the endzone. He likely won't pay off […]

Juwan Johnson A Flier TE Option

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson opened camp up on the PUP list, but is now fully recovered from his June foot surgery. Johnson had a down season a year ago, finishing as the TE26 overall. The veteran is available in many leagues, but could emerge as a consistent target earner behind Chris Olave. […]

Curtis Samuel Can’t Be Trusted In Starting Lineups In Week 1

The Buffalo Bills completely revamped their wide receiver room over the offseason, with one of the notable additions being Curtis Samuel. The do-it-all wideout has been good for at least 50 receptions in every season since 2019 (excluding a season-ending injury early in 2021) and a handful of carries out of the backfield. A turf […]