Chase McLaughlin Upgraded To Full Participation On Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Chase McLaughlin (abdomen) was upgraded to a full participant in practice on Thursday, according to Brianna Dix. McLaughlin missed practice on Wednesday due to an abdomen injury and an illness. However, seeing him return to full participation the following day is a great sign for his status in the season opener […]

J.K. Dobbins Set To Debut For His New Team In Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins is set to make his Chargers debut in the backfield in a Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Dobbins will be paired with Gus Edwards, and while Edwards will do a lot of the running, Dobbins will be the one in for most of the passing […]

Aidin Ebrahimi's Five Bold Predictions for the 2024 Fantasy Football Season

We've waited over 200 days for NFL football to return, but we're just hours away from the kickoff game. I've had a lot of fun looking at rookies and sleepers during the offseason, but now it's time to get even bolder. Living in a region with no NFL fans, my friends typically ask me why […]

Jason Sanders An Excellent Week 1 Play

Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders is a top option heading into the Dolphins' home opening tilt against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Sanders is near-automatic from under 40 yards in his career, connecting on 95% of his kicks (79-of-83). He gets a bit sketchier from there on out and is a combined 71-of-97 from 40+. However, the […]

Gus Edwards Will Hunt For Touchdowns In Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards is expected to be the early-down lead back on the Chargers new offense this season. A Week 1 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders isn't the softest introduction, but Edwards should still be the guy handed the ball on any short down situations. He likely won't be part […]

Keenan Allen Aims To Set Records With Bears

Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen is eager to make his mark in Chicago and set new records. After he was told that his performance from 2019-2023 alone would have made him the all-time leading receiver in Bears history, saying, "Sky's the limit. We can definitely reset the bar here for sure. I'm pretty sure […]

Kyle Pitts Participates In Full On Thursday

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (hamstring) participated in full in Thursday's practice, according to Josh Kendall of The Athletic. Pitts was a limited participant in the team's first official practice on Wednesday. However, seeing that he was a full-go on Thursday is an excellent sign for his status entering the season opener on Sunday […]

Saints Add A.T. Perry To Injury Report With Hand Injury

The New Orleans Saints have added wide receiver A.T. Perry (hand) to their injury report. This injury is concerning, given the critical role of hand health for a wide receiver. Perry had a standout preseason, leading the NFL with 176 receiving yards and positioning himself as a potential key contributor to New Orleans' offense in […]

Jonnu Smith An Intriguing Week 1 Option

Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith will square up against the Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday in the Dolphins' home opener. It's Smith's first season in Miami after a one-year stint in Atlanta, and while he's never been the focal point of an offense, he has proven to be an average to above-average NFL TE. 2023 […]

Rico Dowdle A Perilous Play In Week 1

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle may be the best running back on the Cowboys roster, but he's still a very risky play in fantasy lineups in Week 1. While Dowdle could and likely will end up being the top fantasy running back in Dallas by the end of the season, it may take a […]

Ezekiel Elliott A Risky Play Despite A Strong Matchup In Week 1

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is a risky fantasy play in Week 1 despite having a strong on paper matchup against the Cleveland Browns. The Cowboys backfield is currently one of the murkier ones in the NFL, as Elliott, Rico Dowdle, Dalvin Cook, and even Deuce Vaughn are expected to see the ball. Elliott […]

Adonai Mitchell, Keon Coleman, Curtis Samuel: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1

The NFL slate is finally here, meaning it's time for fantasy managers to make tough, last-minute start 'em, sit 'em decisions for Week 1. Adonai Mitchell, Keon Coleman, and Curtis Samuel are hot names ahead of Sunday's games. All three players are projected to have fantastic years in fantasy football. Can they be played in […]

Justin Herbert Set To Lead A New Offense In Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (foot) is set to lead a brand new offense in a Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. We've all heard the speculation but now we'll finally see what Herbert looks like in a Greg Roman offense led by Jim Harbaugh. There are some concerns about it being […]

James Conner, Chase Brown, Blake Corum: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1

The NFL slate is finally here, meaning it's time for fantasy managers to make tough, last-minute start 'em, sit 'em decisions for Week 1. James Conner, Chase Brown, and Blake Corum are hot names ahead of Sunday's games. All three players are projected to have fantastic years in fantasy football. Can they be played in […]

Jaylen Waddle A Strong Week 1 Play

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (undisclosed) is ready to roll against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the team's home opener. The former sixth-overall pick has a fantastic matchup in Week 1, as he'll square off against a Jags' defense that allowed 4,076 yards and 27 scores through the air a season ago -- both seventh-most […]

Dak Prescott Has A Tough Matchup In Week 1

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott faces a tough matchup in Week 1 against the Cleveland Browns. Prescott was excellent last season, finishing as the overall fantasy QB4 for the season and the overall QB1 in fantasy points per game from Week 6 on. With a similar supporting cast of pass catchers this year, Prescott should […]

Is Puka Nacua Hurt or Healthy? Week 1 Fantasy Football Update (2024)

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (knee) has been dealing with an ongoing knee injury that limited him in practice earlier this week. This injury occurring with Week 1 around the corner has created additional concern for fantasy football managers. Will Nacua be healthy before the season begins? Will Nacua play in Week 1?Be […]

Tyreek Hill In Stellar Spot Week 1

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (thumb) is fully healthy heading into Sunday's home-opening tilt against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The veteran wideout is in a smash spot for Week 1 against a Jacksonville squad that ranked seventh-most in yards and touchdowns allowed through the air in 2023. Hill spent most of the preseason tending to […]

Zamir White To Be The Bell-Cow Running Back?

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White has been the heavy favorite to be the team's starter this season after losing Josh Jacobs in free agency. Offensive coordinator Luke Getsy said, "You're looking for someone to take the lead," when asked about the possibility of White being the featured running back this season. White was […]

Will Kyle Pitts Play In Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update (2024)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (hamstring) seemed to have been dealing with an ongoing hamstring injury that kept him limited in Wednesday's practice. With this injury appearing late in the practice week, this can certainly cause panic. Especially with this being a lingering hamstring injury, this has created additional concern for fantasy football managers. […]

De'Von Achane Ready To Build Off Solid Rookie Campaign

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane will square up against a Jacksonville Jaguars team this Sunday that was stout against the run in 2023. Jacksonville's defense ranked in the top ten (ninth) in total rushing yards a season ago; however, they did allow the ninth-most rushing scores (15). Achane missed six games last season and […]

Darious Williams Placed On Injured Reserve

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Darious Williams (hamstring) was placed on the Injured Reserve list on Thursday due to a hamstring injury, meaning he will miss at least the first four games of the 2024 season. This is obviously not great news, especially with a Sunday Night Football matchup against Amon-Ra St. Brown and the Detroit […]

MarShawn Lloyd - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in Extremely Deep Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB5 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd has dealt with a hamstring injury for most of the preseason. The rookie injured his hamstring in the team's preseason opener on August 10. However, Lloyd is making significant progress from that injury and has a great […]

Chargers To Use "Hot Hand" Approach With J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards

Los Angeles Chargers running backs J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards were listed as co-starters on the team's first official depth chart, and which back will get more touches has been a mystery all offseason. In a media availability on Thursday, offensive coordinator Greg Roman suggested it could change week-to-week. "We don't overthink that. They're both […]

Updated FLEX Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 1 (PPR) - Jaylen Warren, Chuba Hubbard, Rico Dowdle, Joshua Palmer, Dontayvion Wicks, Tyjae Spears, more

The fantasy draft season is pretty much over, and now our focus shifts to Week 1. Most fantasy leagues start one or two flex spots when filling out a starting lineup. At RotoBaller HQ, we are here to help you decide on those all-important FLEX spots with our updated FLEX fantasy football rankings for Week […]

Russell Wilson Limited At Thursday's Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (calf) is dealing with calf tightness and was limited at Thursday's practice, according to Steelers reporter Mark Kaboly. The 35-year-old had a calf injury pop up earlier in the preseason, so the team is likely to be cautious with the aging signal-caller. It would be a surprise if he didn't […]

Dallas Goedert- Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert has been a solid TE1 option for fantasy managers over the past few years. Despite finishing as the TE14 in PPR formats last year, his 9.7 PPR fantasy points per game ranked 12th at the position. So, Goedert […]

Raheem Mostert Starting As Lead Back

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday in the team's first home game of the season. He is coming off a career year in which he scored 21 total touchdowns and produced 1,187 scrimmage yards on a Dolphins squad that scored the second-most points in the NFL (496). […]

Trevon Diggs Not Expected To Be Limited In Week 1

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (knee) suffered a torn ACL in practice leading up to Week 3 of last season, but he is not on the Cowboys' injury report leading up to the Week 1 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Head coach Mike McCarthy suggested he will not be on a pitch count or be […]