Who To Start for Fantasy Football Week 1? Nick Chubb, Austin Ekeler, Tyrone Tracy Jr. Outlooks

There are a few injuries, no bye weeks, and it's Week 1. I hope for your sake you aren't reading this article with running back roster woes. One thing is for sure, however: your flex questions need answers, and this trio of running backs (Nick Chubb, Austin Ekeler, and Tyrone Tracy Jr.) may be in […]

Garrett Wilson, DJ Moore, Marvin Harrison Jr.: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1

Week 1 is finally here, which means it's time to make those tough lineup decisions. The first week of the fantasy season is always the toughest for these lineup decisions because we don't really know how things will play out. It's a brand new season. Therefore, fantasy managers should almost certainly be starting their studs […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. quickly took over the starting job in his rookie season and appears poised to remain in that role during his sophomore campaign. As a rookie, Tracy had a limited role during the first four weeks but took […]

Braelon Allen - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: New York Jets running back Braelon Allen was given opportunities during his rookie season, but was rarely effective during his debut campaign. As a rookie, the former fourth-round pick out of Wisconsin totaled just 334 yards on 92 attempts. He found the back […]

Running Backs To Avoid in Fantasy Football: 3 Overvalued Draft Picks

The league's best running backs often carry both their real teams and their fantasy football teams on their backs. Even RBs drafted in the third, fourth, and fifth rounds frequently become must-starts and provide fantastic utility to their fantasy managers. But some don't. There are plenty of reasons for an RB to disappoint. It's a […]

Fantasy Football Quarterback Draft Strategy: Should You Draft a QB Early in 2025?

The quarterback position is easily the highest-scoring position of all in fantasy football in normal standard and PPR leagues. The scoring rules allow for massive production from QBs, especially those with rushing upside, that sometimes can even double as a passing scorer and a low-end running back bound into one player. For example, Washington Commanders […]

J.K. Dobbins - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2/RB3 ANALYSIS: The Denver Broncos added to options ot their backfield during the offseason. After opting not to re-sign longtime Bronco Javonte Williams, the team pivoted to rookie RJ Harvey and former Los Angeles Charger J.K. Dobbins. While Harvey has received most of the positive buzz […]

Popular Fantasy Football Bust Candidates Who Will Exceed Expectations: 5 ADP Fallers to Draft

Every year, fantasy football managers and analysts throw around a scorching hot buzzword. Which word is that? Bust. In the offseason leading up to fantasy drafts and the regular season, it's important to be wary of potential busts. Identifying these potential landmines allows fantasy managers to prepare, adjust their draft strategy, and pursue other players […]

Nick Chubb - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-floor RB2/RB3 ANALYSIS: The Houston Texans signed veteran Nick Chubb to a one-year deal earlier in the offseason to slot in as a reliable backup option to workhorse Joe Mixon. However, Mixon has been dealing with a lingering foot/ankle injury and was recently placed on the […]

Upside Draft Fliers for the Final Picks - Fantasy Football Sleepers to Round Out Rosters

It is not hard to draft, buy or protect Saquon Barkley, Josh Allen, and/or Justin Jefferson and watch them lead you to a fantasy football title. You will not win the GM of the Year award in your fantasy league because you did that. What is difficult is finding the late-round sleepers that can round […]

Zach Charbonnet - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/RB4 ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet has flashed immense upside at times, but has rarely been given consistent opportunities in the offense. Throughout his two-year NFL career, the former UCLA product has only been given ample opportunities when starting running back Kenneth Walker III has […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (9/2/25)

It's a fairly small slate for a Tuesday night, with just nine games (compared to the usual 12 or more) on the main slate. We also have a later start tonight, with lineups locking at 7:35 EST. This is a tricky slate, and I anticipate the top pitchers will be heavily rostered, while rostership on […]

Travis Etienne Jr. - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end RB2/FLEX ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. entered the 2024 season as a top running back in fantasy formats. In 2023, the former first-round pick enjoyed a breakout campaign as he ran for 1,088 yards and added 476 yards through the air on […]

6 Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers - Later-Round Values With Upside (2025)

Finding a sleeper who significantly exceeds expectations is a great way to strengthen your position as a contender for the fantasy football championship. In this article today, I'll analyze a few fantasy football players available outside of the top-150 picks who can put you over the top this season. These are my later-round fantasy football […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire Rankings (2025) - Ollie Gordon, Joshua Palmer, Romeo Doubs, Woody Marks, Luther Burden, Chris Rodriguez, Dont'e Thornton, more

The 2025 fantasy football season is almost here RotoBallers! It's an exciting time, and after your drafts are completed it's always time to check the waiver wire for pickups. Below you'll find our first waiver wire article of the season -- our Week 1 fantasy football waiver wire rankings for 2025 to help guide you […]

5 Late-Round Upside Picks for Fantasy Football: League-Winners to Draft (2025)

With the NFL preseason over, fantasy football drafts are really heating up now. Naturally, that means the time has come to identify which players will provide the biggest edge over your competition. Correctly identifying the year's "league-winning" players gives the biggest edge of all. Some of the most common players on championship teams will be […]

2025 Fantasy Football Dynasty Startup Strategy - Draft Guide, Roster Builds, Trade Tips

Tackling a new dynasty fantasy football league is a difficult challenge, even for experienced fantasy football managers who have played the game for years or decades. With 12 or more people all competing for prize money, as in most leagues, things naturally aren't a cakewalk. The startup draft is the single most important event that […]

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? Brashard Smith, Jarquez Hunter, Tetairoa McMillan, Matthew Golden, Travis Hunter, Dont'e Thornton, Jaxson Dart, Bhayshul Tuten, Keandre Lambert-Smith, Cam Ward

Who Should I Draft? Some common 2025 fantasy football draft decisions are regarding players like Brashard Smith, Jarquez Hunter, Tetairoa McMillan, Matthew Golden, Travis Hunter, Dont'e Thornton, Jaxson Dart, Bhayshul Tuten, Keandre Lambert-Smith, Cam Ward. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning teams in 2025. Draft your […]

College Football Power Rankings: Top 25 Teams for Week 2

This was one of the more enjoyable “official” opening weekends in college football history. After all, no No. 1 team has faced a No. 2 team in the first week of the season. That should...

NFL Power Rankings: Every Team's Defense From Worst to First

While high-flying offenses and flashy quarterbacks get all the love in the modern NFL, the importance of defense in shouldn’t be overlooked. Scoring lots of points can take your team a long ...

Fantasy Football Superflex Draft Guide, Tips, Strategy (2025)

If you've only played in normal leagues, with typical rosters and scoring settings -- namely, single-quarterback, four-point passing touchdown leagues -- you might have fun branching off into a superflex league. These leagues have an extra spot in the starting lineup that can be filled by a quarterback, running back, wide receiver, or tight end. […]

Week 1 College Football Overreactions: Arch Manning, Carson Beck, Kalen DeBoer, and more

The opening week of the 2025 college football campaign is in the books, and as always, it's time for fans and talking heads to overreact to the Week 1 action. We saw several big-time matchups in Week 1, so there were going to be strong takeaways from the first slate of games, no matter what […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups - Jerome Ford, Ollie Gordon II, Roschon Johnson Fantasy Football Outlooks

Picking up the right players before the start of the season could really go a long way for your fantasy team. That means now is the perfect time to get rid of that extra defense or that third tight end on your roster and pick up a player who could emerge as an underrated fantasy […]

MLB Power Rankings: Every Team from Worst to First

We’re in the final month of the regular season the playoff races are starting to look a bit clear. The National League doesn’t have much suspense in terms of who will make the playoffs...

Will Malik Nabers Miss Week 1? Fantasy Football Outlook, Injury Update

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers was terrific during his rookie campaign last year despite dealing with inconsistent quarterback play. Now, Nabers is looking to take a greater step forward during his second NFL season. However, a trio of injuries could create concerns for Nabers, the Giants, and fantasy managers. Will Nabers be healthy […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (9/2/2025)

We have 14 games this Tuesday in MLB. What better day for a home run article than "Dinger Tuesday?" I have to give a shout-out to Koby, who nailed three of his four home run bets yesterday in this article. That is a tough act to follow, but we are going to do our best […]

Will Isaac Guerendo Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo (shoulder) had a promising rookie campaign in 2024, playing in relief of starting running back Christian McCaffrey. In the freshman's first game playing over 50 percent of the snaps, he scored 19.20 PPR fantasy points. He played just three more games with over half the offensive snaps, and […]

Italian Grand Prix: F1 Fantasy Predicted Finishing Order

Happy Italian Grand Prix, RotoBallers! The Temple of Speed at Monza provides teams with an excellent opportunity to showcase their straight-line speed. Charles Leclerc brought home a memorable win for Ferrari in 2024, leading Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to the finish line. The Predicted Finishing Order and Power Index were made without practice data. […]

Javonte Williams - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team PPR leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX option ANALYSIS: The Dallas Cowboys signed running back Javonte Williams in the offseason to lead the backfield after they let former 1,000-yard rusher Rico Dowdle sign with the Carolina Panthers. In 2023, Williams served as the primary back in Denver but was inefficient, totaling […]