BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: low-end TE1 ANALYSIS: The Las Vegas Raiders start their new season with a new coach and a new quarterback with a fantasy-friendly home matchup against the Dolphins. The team will be without a key piece of its offense, though, after TE Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trim […]

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 1 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Caleb Williams, Jordan Love, Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Tyler Shough, Lamar Jackson, Daniel Jones, Josh Allen, C.J. Stroud, and Kirk Cousins. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these decisions […]

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 1 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Ladd McConkey, Matthew Golden, Jakobi Meyers, Rachaad White, Zay Flowers, Khalil Shakir, Keenan Allen, Cam Skattebo, and Rashee Rice. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these decisions and build […]

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 1 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Tetairoa McMillan, Ashton Jeanty, Devaughn Vele, Breece Hall, Saquon Barkley, Chris Olave, DeVonta Smith, Woody Marks, and Kenny Gainwell. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these decisions and build […]

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 1 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Chris Rodriguez Jr., Jalen Nailor, Drake London, Tyjae Spears, Kenneth Walker III, Ja'Kobi Lane, Malik Washington, Calvin Ridley, and Jerry Jeudy. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these decisions […]

Who Should I Pickup? Some of the most common Week 1 fantasy football waiver wire decisions involve players like Kayshon Boutte, Roschon Johnson, Jalen McMillan, Adonai Mitchell, Michael Mayer, Chris Brooks, Brian Robinson Jr., Pat Bryant, and Cyrus Allen. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these waiver wire decisions and make […]

The 2026 NFL season and the fantasy football season kick off this week, and the second game of the slate is on Thursday night when the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams face off in Australia. The Rams are the betting favorite to win the Super Bowl this season and have loaded up on […]

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: The Tennessee Titans used their fourth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to select wide receiver Carnell Tate from Ohio State. Tate's route-running prowess and impressive catch-point ability impressed the Titans enough to invest premium draft capital in him. Tate will now be […]

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues If Healthy POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: The Chicago Bears will start their 2026 season with much the same pass-catching corps they had in 2025 -- WR Rome Odunze (calf), tight end Colston Loveland, and wide receiver Luther Burden III will be the team's primary receiving options, with a […]

  In-Season Weekly Rankings and Preparing for Fantasy Football Drafts Welcome to our updated fantasy football weekly rankings. To begin your fantasy football preparation during draft season, or weekly once the season starts, our rankings help you research the top players for developments, role changes, and other factors that can influence their updated season projections. […]

We are back! Welcome, RotoBallers, to another year of our weekly Start 'em and Sit 'em article! It's the inaugural 2026 article for our Week 1 matchups analysis and fantasy football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em picks, which will hopefully help you make winning lineup decisions every week of the fantasy season.  My name is Joey […]

Welcome back to our WR/CB Matchups for Week 1 of the 2026 fantasy football season. It's been an injury-filled offseason with several coaching and player changes. For those unfamiliar, this weekly series looks at fantasy football matchups for wide receivers versus the cornerbacks who are projected to cover them. We're using a similar data-driven process […]

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams was a very good fantasy receiver once the Lions demoted former offensive coordinator John Morton from his play-calling duties last season. When head coach Dan Campbell took over, "Jamo" immediately saw a sharp rise in production and recorded six […]

Hey RotoBallers! The 2026 NFL season will kick off shortly, which means it's time to update our waiver wire rankings before Week 1. Even though the season hasn't begun, it is crucial to scan the waiver wire for potential high-upside players. Below, we have updated our rankings to reflect the latest news and injuries, with […]

RotoBaller Senior Writer Scott "The King" Engel shares his Week 1 fantasy football lineup rankings for the 2026 season for PPR, half PPR, and standard scoring league formats. He also analyzes the rankings to help you make tough lineup decisions. Top starters are included to show that some of your best players have a good... […]

Defense wins championships, right? I mean, that's how the old saying goes, and the Seattle Seahawks are the most recent example. But does it really apply to fantasy football? Defenses are often dismissed as the least important concern for a fantasy manager. Some folks even want to eliminate them from fantasy football leagues altogether! Oh, […]

Hello everybody, and welcome to the Week 1 edition of Thursday Night Football bets and props! The NFL season finally kicks off this week, and we here at RotoBaller could not be more thrilled to bring you some of the best content on the market. We are excited to bring betting content to all those […]

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-End WR3 ANALYSIS: The Arizona Cardinals signed wide receiver Michael Wilson to a massive contract extension just before the start of the 2026 season. Wilson was rewarded for his excellent stretch of play last season, especially when WR Marvin Harrison Jr. was injured. Harrison has struggled so […]

Welcome to the 2026 fantasy football season, as Week 1 has officially arrived. At this point, drafts are complete, predictions have been made, and now it’s time to see which ones were right. Week 1 is your first chance to answer some of those looming questions, and while predictions are fun, they are pointless if […]

Welcome to Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, and to our updated fantasy football Week 1 start/sit recommendations chart for all player matchups and all games. Today, we'll look at some tough Week 1 start/sit decisions like Jadarian Price, DJ Moore, Jaylen Warren, Brian Thomas Jr., and more -- and how their matchups project for […]

New England Patriots wide receiver Romeo Doubs had a disappointing team debut on Wednesday evening. Facing the Seahawks, the newly signed wideout didn't live up to expectations as he failed to make an impact on the scoresheet. Even with the potential to see more targets due to A.J. Brown's injury, Doubs has seen fantasy value […]

Hey RotoBallers! The NFL season begins in one day, and there is no better time to examine your fantasy roster. While many are looking to perfect their Week 1 lineup, it is crucial to always scan the waiver wire for potential lottery tickets. Below, we will look at a few sneaky high-upside stash targets to […]

The NFL season begins on Wednesday, but we have our first Thursday Night Football game in a few days. Below you will find our start/sit matchups chart for all players in the TNF game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams In addition to our start/sit recommendation and matchup ratings for each […]

Week 1 of fantasy football is finally upon us. Months of buildup, research, and agonizing over draft decisions will play out from Wednesday to Monday. These first few weeks in fantasy football are important. Getting a fast start can mean the difference between playing catch-up or coasting to the playoffs. While important, these first few […]

Welcome back to our updated fantasy football trade value chart for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. In this article, you'll find our updated trade rankings, along with several buys and sells for fantasy football, including Rico Dowdle, Dalton Kincaid, Malik Nabers, Jadarian Price, Rhamondre Stevenson, and more. Even though the season is just […]

Welcome back to our NFL Pick'em Pool Picks for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. After patiently waiting throughout the entire offseason and preseason, the regular season has officially arrived! The Seattle Seahawks will open the season on Wednesday night, looking to defend their Super Bowl title at home. However, they'll be up for […]

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 1 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like De'Zhaun Stribling, Deebo Samuel Sr., George Kittle, Blake Corum, Davante Adams, Brock Purdy, Matthew Stafford, Kyren Williams, Christian McCaffrey, Terrance Ferguson, and Mike Evans. However, don't worry, we are here to help you […]

The opening kickoff is on the horizon, so be sure your rosters are fine-tuned for success with all-around Week 1 fantasy football waiver-wire pickups and adds for the 2026 fantasy football season! Roster cuts have hit, those unofficial depth charts are in, and everyone is hanging on every piece of beat-writer speculation that we can […]

Week 1 has finally arrived, and we should treat every week like a must-win matchup. We sure do, so we're here to help you start the season off with a win. Below, check out our updated fantasy football rankings for all positions. Where do key Week 1 players such as Ashton Jeanty, MarShawn Lloyd, Jeremiyah Love, Carnell […]