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 […]

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 […]

We made it! After seven long months of pining, watching the draft, and analyzing every pass and run in training camp, the regular season is finally upon us. I am pleased to bring you two major articles this week. Thursdays will feature the cash game article that you're about to read. I have made my... […]

The trade deadline came and went, and now we sprint through August. This column brings you my updated fantasy baseball closer rankings for Week 25 of 2026, with tiered closer rankings and relievers to add across all league types. This week, Andy Smith is back with the rankings, while I (Mike Carter) will continue to provide […]

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 […]

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, […]

The long, lonely journey has finally ended. Welcome to Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season! We have an absolutely loaded slate this weekend, with six games totaling at least 46 points. My goal is to find the core plays to anchor your lineups, plus value that can help you climb leaderboards. I’ll be highlighting […]

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 finish line is in sight, so let's make every start count with this next edition of our Starting Pitcher Starts and Sits column for the week ahead - Monday, September 7 through Sunday, September 13. Our article will cover who is pitching, their opponent, and a confidence/startability score based on our tools. This article […]

Hello RotoBallers! It's time to set those lineups, and we're here to guide you with our fantasy baseball hitter start/sit recommendations chart for the week ahead (September 7 - September 13). Today, we'll look at some lineup decisions for players like Joshua Baez, Christian Yelich, Kazuma Okamoto, and more -- and how their matchups project […]

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 […]

What can happen in Week 2 to top Week 1? I have my ideas, but I don't want to speak them into existence. There are 86 total games. I get 49 FBS vs. FBS games to pick for my birthday, and I've got a giant hole to dig myself out of. I'm ready! I only […]

Welcome to the first installment of NFL Survivor Pool Picks for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season! Football is back in just a few short days, and there are so many different pools, fantasy leagues, weekly bets, future bets, and so many other ways to consume football each season. That said, survivor pools are […]

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 […]

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team PPR leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-End WR3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Chris Godwin has been a bit of a forgotten man in fantasy in 2026. With so much excitement surrounding other young Buccaneers wide receivers such as Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan, Godwin has slipped through the cracks. He was a virtual afterthought in […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our fantasy football D/ST streamers and starts for Weeks 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the 2026 season. This article will identify the best D/ST to pick up for this week and in the weeks ahead.  One of the best strategies in fantasy football is streaming your D/ST every week based on matchups. […]

Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies, and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Relief pitchers are becoming increasingly important […]

Even though we haven't seen these teams yet this season, we still know quite a bit about their tendencies and personnel. Some teams will surprise in Week 1, but others may end up with truly predictable outcomes. I'll be zeroing in on those players and teams who seem the most like known quantities at this […]

The 2026 NFL season is officially underway. As we approach the main Week 1 slate, let's attempt to power-rank all 32 starters. While much of this is based on previous data, let's look into the crystal ball and try to identify some early-season MVP candidates. Let's dive in!   No. 32: Deshaun Watson - Cleveland […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of our Bargain Basement Hitters for Week 24 of the fantasy baseball season. We're in the thick of the fantasy baseball playoffs, so all that matters is the schedule. We're not only looking for players on a hot streak, but also those with favorable matchups. As usual, we will look […]

It's now Week 24! The fantasy baseball playoffs are rolling, so it's ever so important that you're adding the right players off the waiver wire. You don't want someone who looks like a breakout only to be a fakeout the second you insert him in your lineup. Our goal with this series is to help […]

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/FLEX ANALYSIS:  DK Metcalf was listed on preseason injury reports due to an undisclosed issue, but he was removed on Wednesday and appears to be 100 percent healthy heading into the Pittsburgh Steelers’ home opener versus the Atlanta Falcons. Metcalf is a strong starter coming out of […]

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 […]