Haason Reddick Has Yet To Show Up

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh told reporters on Thursday that pass-rusher Haason Reddick has not yet shown up as he continues his contract holdout. Saleh stopped short of ruling Reddick out for the team's Week 1 contest on Monday Night Football against the San Francisco 49ers, but each passing day that he remains […]

Saquon Barkley - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB6 ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was one of my favorite players to draft in fantasy football this year. The superstar averaged 15.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game in 74 career contests with the New York Giants despite playing behind a poor offensive line. […]

Josh Downs Says He's "Real Close" To Returning

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (ankle) said he ran some routes on Wednesday and calls himself "real close" to returning. Downs isn't ruling himself out for Sunday's Week 1 regular-season opener against the division-rival Houston Texans despite suffering a high-ankle sprain in training camp. The 23-year-old didn't practice on Wednesday and wasn't seen on […]

Dalton Kincaid Expected To Emerge As Star Playmaker

Buffalo Bills second-year tight end Dalton Kincaid is one to watch in 2024 as a player that analysts are expecting to emerge as a star playmaker for the team with receivers Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis no longer in town. "If I were trying to pinpoint somebody that I thought was the most talented player […]

Jalen Hurts - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been a fantasy superstar since taking over as the team’s starting quarterback. Hurts is a two-positional player, meaning he provides fantasy players with production as a passer and a runner. Last year, the former Alabama star was the QB2 […]

Vikings Targeting Week 7 Return For T.J. Hockenson?

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler writes that the Minnesota Vikings are loosely targeting a return around Week 7 for injured tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee), who is still recovering from a torn ACL and MCL that he suffered late last year. Hockenson has opened the 2024 season on the Physically Unable to Perform list, as expected, meaning […]

Updated Tight End Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 1 (PPR) - Evan Engram, Brock Bowers, Jake Ferguson, David Njoku, Taysom Hill, Tyler Conklin

Football is officially back, and it's time to start thinking about setting those winning Week 1 lineups! We are back with more fantasy football rankings -- this time, we are zeroing in on tight ends. In this article below we've got you covered with our updated tight end (TE) fantasy football rankings for Week 1 […]

Justin Herbert To Be Added To Week 1 Injury Report

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (foot), who practiced in full on Wednesday, will be added to the Week 1 injury report on Thursday after the Chargers said they were advised to do so by the league. According to the Chargers, nothing has changed since Herbert practiced on Wednesday, other than getting guidance from the […]

David Njoku, Brock Bowers, Zach Ertz: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1

Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season is finally here. Unfortunately, that means fantasy players have to make some difficult lineup decisions this week. David Njoku, Brock Bowers, and Zach Ertz were solid later-round picks in fantasy football drafts this year. Njoku faces the Dallas Cowboys. Meanwhile, Bowers takes on the Los Angeles Chargers. Lastly, […]

Florio's Football Show: Football is Back!

Football is back, baby! Michael F. Florio goes over how to manage your Week 1 waivers and his favorite starts and sits of the week to get your lineups set! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (SiriusXM channel 87) on Sundays from 3-5 pm to hear Michael F. Florio, Scott Engel and […]

Isaiah Likely – Week 1 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE25 ANALYSIS: Isaiah Likely might be the NFL's best No. 2 tight end. The former Coastal Carolina star was the TE22 last season, averaging 5.1 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. He ended the year with 30 receptions on 40 targets for 411 receiving yards and five […]

Updated Kicker Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 1 - Jake Elliott, Jason Meyers, Matt Gay, Ka'imi Fairbairn, Jason Sanders, Tyler Bass, Younghoe Koo, more

Rarely do fantasy managers get excited about kickers, but the 2024 NFL season opens with a matchup of arguably the two best kickers in the NFL. Kansas City's Harrison Butker and Baltimore's Justin Tucker have been strong fantasy options for years, and they should remain top scorers among kickers in 2024. However, the position as […]

Updated Quarterback Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 1 - Anthony Richardson, C.J. Stroud, Will Levis, Jordan Love, Jayden Daniels, Brock Purdy, Jared Goff

The new NFL season is finally here, and Week 1 kicks off with an exciting matchup, especially at the QB spot. Patrick Mahomes and the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs will take on Lamar Jackson and last year's AFC runner-ups, the Baltimore Ravens, on Thursday night. We combed through the quarterback position and […]

Updated Running Back Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 1 (PPR) - Jahmyr Gibbs, De'Von Achane, James Conner, Chase Brown, J.K. Dobbins, Alvin Kamara

After a long offseason wait, Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season has finally arrived. With Thursday and Friday night games kicking things off, it's time to start digging into Week 1 rankings. Our team's updated running back (RB) fantasy football rankings for Week 1 of the 2024 season will help you make head-scratching decisions at […]

Updated Wide Receiver Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 1 (PPR) - Tank Dell, Nico Collins, Brandon Aiyuk, Chris Olave, Jayden Reed, Jaylen Waddle

The opening slate of the 2024 NFL season is set to begin, meaning it's time to start digesting Week 1 rankings! Our updated wide receiver (WR) fantasy football rankings for Week 1 of the 2024 season are here to help you make those tough start-or-sit decisions to get a "W" in your first matchup of […]

Rashod Bateman – Week 1 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR64 ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman is a former first-round NFL Draft pick with massive upside. Unfortunately, he has struggled in the league because of injury. The former Minnesota star has missed 33.3% of the games in his career because of various injuries. However, he […]

Derrick Henry – Week 1 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB7 ANALYSIS: Derrick Henry was a polarizing draft pick this year. The future Hall of Famer signed with the Baltimore Ravens in free agency after eight seasons with the Tennessee Titans. While the veteran isn’t the superstar he was years ago, Henry was still a fantasy star […]

A.J. Brown - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-end WR1 ANALYSIS: Brown gets a juicy matchup against the Packers on Friday night in Brazil. Green Bay ranked 26th in both defensive pass DVOA and against opposing teams’ WR1 in 2023. Brown has been the clear focal point of Philadelphia’s aerial attack the last two seasons, […]

Jahan Dotson - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Deep League Bench Stash ANALYSIS: The former Washington Commanders first-round pick, Jahan Dotson, was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in August. He is coming off a disappointing sophomore season in 2023, as he failed to make a consistent fantasy impact. Even still, he is a talented player […]

Tyler Conklin - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Bench In Single-TE Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE2 ANALYSIS: New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin continues to generate some low-end fantasy buzz after a solid 2023 season. The 29-year-old has been a top-18 tight end in PPR leagues for each of the last three seasons. Last year, he tied a career-high in receptions […]

Aaron Rodgers - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in Deeper 2-QB Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: Aaron Rodgers makes his grand return to the field this week, roughly one year after tearing his Achilles on his first series with the Jets. Rodgers' return is much-anticipated, perhaps widely due to the fact that his presence gives a major fantasy boost to […]

Lamar Jackson - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is coming off his second NFL MVP season and finished as the No.4 QB in PPR scoring last season. He threw for a career-high 3,678 yards, 14 passing scores, and added 821 yards on the ground with an additional […]

Minnesota Vikings D/ST Must Start In Week 1

The Minnesota Vikings will bring their exotic and confusing defensive scheme on the road against the New York Giants in Week 1, and they are a must-start and should be picked up in every league. The Vikings' defense, led by defensive coordinator Brian Flores, used unique blitz packages last year to confuse opposing offenses in […]

Patrick Mahomes - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes had a down year (in fantasy standards) last season as he threw for just 4,183 yards and 27 scores. This was his worst fantasy season since 2019 when he threw for 4,031 yards and 26 touchdowns. However, the […]

Will Reichard Solid Option At Kicker In Week 1

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard makes his NFL debut on the road against the New York Giants. Successful kicker plays are often ones on somewhat competent offenses against below-average defenses, and that perfect storm is scheduled to happen in MetLife Stadium this week. The Vikings should be able to move the ball well with the […]

Should I Draft Jahmyr Gibbs or David Montgomery for Fantasy Football? Who Is The Lions RB1 for 2024?

The Detroit Lions are rolling out with the same one-two-punch duo they had last year. Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery both made their debut in Detroit last season. Together, they combined for a total of 401 carries for 1,960 rushing yards and 23 rushing touchdowns. This is widely considered the best backfield duo in the […]

Josh Oliver Touchdown-Dependent Tight End In Week 1

Minnesota Vikings tight end Josh Oliver is nominally the starter for the team in their Week 1 game against the New York Giants. The good news for the 27-year-old tight end is that he will likely get to start on the field in the position for the first month of the year as usual starter […]

Davante Adams Pushes Back On Claim He's Not Happy In Vegas

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams says there is no truth to reports he is not happy in Las Vegas. Former wide receiver DeSean Jackson made the original claim that Adams refuted and according to an ESPN article said he has never spoken to Jackson about his current situation with the Raiders. The 31-year-old […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Brian Thomas Jr., Rico Dowdle, Jaleel McLaughlin, Bucky Irving, Greg Dortch, Jaylen Wright

Welcome RotoBallers to the 2024 fantasy football season! Once fantasy football drafts have been completed, it's time to start looking at ways to improve your rosters through the waiver wire. We kick off our series of waiver wire articles with our Week 1 fantasy football waiver wire rankings for 2024 to help you make the […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 1

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to another FAAB-tastic fantasy football season. While early adds have hundreds of context-laden wrinkles, we must do our job in presenting waiver options here. As always, joining our famous waiver wire pickups list and our weekly fantasy football waiver wire columns by position, this column focuses on suggested waiver wire bidding percentages […]