Calvin Ridley - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside WR3 ANALYSIS: Despite playing with the worst quarterback play in the league last season, Calvin Ridley put together another strong campaign. Ridley posted his second-straight 1,000-yard campaign, totaling 1,017 yards on 64 receptions. He found the back of the end zone four times. In 2023, Ridley […]

College Football Heisman Trophy Rankings: Top 10 Contenders for Week 2

Week 1 of the college football season is behind us, and the Heisman Trophy race has, like, anti-heated up. Instead of the biggest names in college football going out and asserting themselves in We...

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (9/3/2025)

I have to start things off by tipping my cap to my colleague, Koby Hanson, who nailed three of four HR calls in Sunday's article. That's a lot harder to do than most people think, and as someone who has been trying to do it all season, I can tell you firsthand it's incredibly difficult. […]

Jauan Jennings, Rashid Shaheed, Khalil Shakir: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1

Headed into Week 1 of the NFL season, veteran wide receivers Jauan Jennings, Rashid Shaheed, and Khalil Shakir are each coming back from injury. Coming into the week, it looks like they'll be able to suit up for Week 1, but does that mean they should be in your fantasy lineup as well? Each has […]

Quinshon Judkins - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Sit in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Bench stash/RB4 ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins was projected to immediately slot in as the team's RB1 after being drafted in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Judkins played a key role in Ohio State's National Championship-winning team during the 2024 season. […]

Is Brandon Aiyuk Out for the Season? Fantasy Football Outlook and Injury Update

Assessing the fantasy value of players making their return after a major injury is always tricky. Sometimes it drives the cost down and creates a buying opportunity on an elite talent, while other times the uncertainty of the recovery makes the risk too high. In the case of 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk coming off […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 23 (September 1 - September 7)

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! We are nearing the stretch run of the baseball season, but that does not mean we can abandon our teams. There are still several high-end players available on the waiver wire that can be the difference between us winning or losing our leagues. Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups continues […]

Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 23 (September 1 - September 7)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 23 of the 2025 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of September 1 - September 7, looking at players below ~50 percent rostered on ESPN or Yahoo points leagues. We'll be doing this points league […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 23 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success In 2025?

The fantasy baseball playoffs leave no room for hesitation, as every roster spot matters, and sometimes the difference between advancing or going home comes from an unexpected source. While most managers lean on established stars this time of year, a handful of under-the-radar arms have been quietly stepping up and offering real value down the […]

Nick Mariano's Week 22 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Ready or not, September is coming to party as the finish line appears on the horizon. Your focus should be narrowed as your paths to victory get clearer by the day! Get ready for expanded rosters and being forced to juggle some depth pieces […]

Latest Fantasy Football DEF Rankings for Drafts - Team Defense Updates for Eagles DEF, Vikings DEF, Packers DEF, Steelers DEF, Texans DEF, Jets DEF

It's fantasy football draft season, and you must cap off your team with a great defense to give yourself the final piece of a championship squad. If that's your goal, you have come to the right place. Check out our freshly updated fantasy football defense (DEF) rankings and tiers for 2025 drafts. In this DEF ranking […]

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 23 (2025)

Major League Baseball's regular season has less than a month remaining as we set sail in September, and for most fantasy baseball leagues, it's coming down to the wire. Depending on your format, you may already be in the postseason or in the critical last few days in closely contested categories. With rosters expanding and […]

How To Play UEFA Champions League Fantasy - Overview Guide, Tips, Chips, and Rules

The UEFA Champions League is back! All 36 teams are set to brawl for another season. To this end, our beloved Champions League fantasy returns, and this article is a beginner's course on what to expect for those who have never played the game. The 2025-26 Champions League season is expected to be a thrilling […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (9/3/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We once again have a smaller slate on our hands with just eight games on deck for us. Looks like the weather is favorable for us outside of the Braves/Cubs game, which has a good chance for a delay with a 50% chance of rain. So keep an eye on that game. […]

Fantasy Baseball League Winners: Unlikely Aces Worth A Roster Spot? (Week 23)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly Unlikely Aces piece. Every week of the fantasy baseball season, we identify whether emerging pitchers are for real or not. We will dive into their recent numbers and determine if these pitchers are worth a roster spot on your fantasy team. In this article, we will look at whether Kyle […]

Week 23 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Nolan McLean, Colson Montgomery, Jonah Tong, Payton Tolle, Jordan Lawlar

It will be officially September next week, and MLB rosters will expand. Fantasy managers can expect to see many prospects get the call to the show, especially for teams out of the playoff race. At RotoBaller HQ, we updated our top 100 hitter and pitcher list to reflect the MLB roster expansion with our Week […]

Chris Olave - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside WR3 ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave had a disappointing campaign in 2024. The former Ohio State standout appeared in just eight games and tallied a mere 400 yards with just one touchdown. He caught only 32 receptions on 44 targets. Olave dealt with […]

Video: Week 1 Defense (D/ST) Must Starts for Fantasy Football

Kickoff of the 2025 NFL season is just days away, which means it's time to put the finishing touches on your fantasy football rosters! RotoBaller analyst Matt Donnelly drops his MUST START D/ST units for Week 1 of the season. Get these dynamic defenses in your lineups now! Win MORE in 2025 with RotoBaller! Be […]

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? Cam Ward, Woody Marks, Isaac TeSlaa, Trevor Etienne, Jalen Milroe, DJ Giddens, Kyle Monangai, Devin Neal, Elic Ayomanor, Mason Taylor, Jack Bech, Jalen Royals

Who Should I Draft? Some common 2025 fantasy football draft decisions are regarding players like Cam Ward, Woody Marks, Isaac TeSlaa, Trevor Etienne, Jalen Milroe, DJ Giddens, Kyle Monangai, Devin Neal, Elic Ayomanor, Mason Taylor, Jack Bech, Jalen Royals. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning teams […]

Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers and Potential League Winners: Standard Leagues (Non-PPR)

Standard (non-PPR) leagues follow the original fantasy football format -- players are not awarded points for receptions, only for scoring plays like touchdowns, two-point conversions, and gaining yards. While some fantasy managers play solely in full-PPR or half-PPR leagues, there are still plenty of standard leagues out there. They're ideal if you prefer an unforgiving […]

Later-Round Fantasy Football Sleepers and Draft Values to Outperform ADP

Hello RotoBallers! Fantasy football draft season is in full swing. While many managers put much of their attention on the opening rounds, the final rounds could be just as important. While you cannot lose your league with your final picks, you can win them. Just look at Bucky Irving and Jayden Daniels from last season. […]

Ricky Pearsall - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High upside WR3 ANALYSIS: San Francisco wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was not on the field much during his debut season in 2024, but showed immense upside when he eventually made his debut. Pearsall did not make his season debut until Week 7 as he was recovering […]

Dark-Horses for Overall RB1 Finish: Fantasy Football Running Backs to Smash ADPs

It won't be easy for a running back this year to beat out Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley for the title of RB1 overall in PPR fantasy football leagues. Barkley is set to reprise his massive role from 2024, provided he stays healthy again, which should lead to huge fantasy scoring once again. Yet the […]

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? Quinshon Judkins, Ollie Gordon, Ashton Jeanty, Cam Skattebo, Dylan Sampson, Jaydon Blue, Colston Loveland, Jaylin Noel, Tahj Brooks, Tyler Warren, Elijah Arroyo

Who Should I Draft? Some common 2025 fantasy football draft decisions are regarding players like Quinshon Judkins, Ollie Gordon, Ashton Jeanty, Cam Skattebo, Dylan Sampson, Jaydon Blue, Colston Loveland, Jaylin Noel, Tahj Brooks, Tyler Warren, Elijah Arroyo. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning teams in 2025. […]

7 Later-Round Lotto Tickets - Fantasy Football Value Picks and Draft Gems

As of this writing, the Powerball jackpot sits just shy of one BILLION dollars. Who knows where it might be come Saturday. Why mention this in a fantasy football article? That’s because today I’m here to share with you my favorite late-round fliers (AKA lottery tickets, get it?) for the 2025 fantasy football season. I […]

Best and Worst Fantasy Football Picks for First 10 Rounds - Draft Targets and Avoids (2025)

I've written many articles this offseason, but I haven't broken down an entire fantasy football draft yet. That's what I'll do in this article. I'll provide you with my best and worst draft picks in each of the first 10 rounds, and a few extra picks after round 10. Of course, it's all subjective. These […]

Sneaky WR1s Who Cost Less - Fantasy Football Wide Receivers to Smash ADPs

2025 drafts feel a little different. At the onesie positions, the top-shelf talent is too good to ignore. We’ve got three locked-and-loaded tight ends who are actually worth early capital. There are four, maybe five, quarterbacks who check both the “league winner” and “safe floor” boxes. Layer in one of the strongest rookie running back […]

6 Fantasy Football Bold Predictions - John Johnson's 2025 Picks

Every NFL season is full of surprises. In fantasy football, if you're able to get out ahead of these surprises, avoiding players that will end up disappointing and drafting heavily players who go on to have better-than-expected seasons, you can get a serious edge. In 2024, we saw rookie running back Bucky Irving put up […]

Overvalued Wide Receivers With Bust Potential - Fantasy Football Draft Avoids

The wide receiver position is arguably the most important of all in PPR fantasy football leagues. While the highest tier of workhorse running backs who get significant usage in the passing game can be the single most important players in fantasy, there is a larger volume of receivers with scoring bolstered by catches. So, whiffing […]