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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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... […]

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 […]

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 […]

The obvious priority for fantasy football players after drafting is to always seek acquisitions that will improve their rosters or fill holes. The main routes to accomplishing the consistent goal of bettering a fantasy team are to be aggressive on the waiver wire and execute good trades in leagues where they are allowed. Sometimes, though, […]

Welcome RotoBallers to our first fantasy football defense rankings article of the 2026 season -- our Week 1 defense (D/ST) streamers, starts and tiered rankings. Each week of the fantasy football season, we will rank every defense from No. 1 to No. 32 and break them into tiers along with matchups analysis. This weekly article […]

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 […]

RotoBaller drops our top fantasy football Week 1 waiver wire pickups for the 2026 season for RB, WR, TE, and QB. This week, we will spotlight several emerging running backs, including one who was recently traded and a potential lottery ticket at the tight end position. This week's must-add fantasy football free agents are hand-picked […]

We've all heard the same old time-tested fantasy adages before -- "Draft your guys," "Just pick good players on good teams," and my personal favorite, "ADP is comprised mostly by losers." While these macro strategies will generally set you on the right path directionally, not nearly enough focus goes toward a positive start. It's important […]

Welcome back, ladies and gentlemen, to our Week 1 fantasy football waiver wire pickups and stashes for 2026! We're inching closer and closer to real NFL football. On August 30th, NFL teams will be required to be down to 53 players, so we'll likely see some movement in the next few days. There will be […]

Kickers are a great way to add randomness to fantasy football. It helps give inexperienced players a leg up against those who may or may not spend far too much time obsessing over the game. They're not for everyone, but it can be interesting to look at another dimension of maximizing your point totals every […]

Hey RotoBallers! Even though the fantasy football season has just begun, it is never too early to identify potential lineup landmines to avoid. In this weekly piece, we will look at potential lineup busts that fantasy managers should pay attention to. Although we don't have this season's data to analyze, the following players don't have […]

The wait is over. NFL football returns to our lives this Wednesday night with a Super Bowl rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. Starved for action, the NFL will serve up fans another game on Thursday night with the Niners and Rams clashing in Melbourne, Australia. After those opening appetizers, we get […]

Week 1 running back decisions can be some of the toughest calls of the season because workload, offensive roles, and game plans are still projections rather than established trends. However, there are a couple of players you don't need to overthink. If you drafted Jahmyr Gibbs or Bijan Robinson, these are set-and-forget running backs who […]

Week 1 wide receiver decisions can be tricky because matchups, target competition, and offensive roles can change from season to season. However, there are a few players you don't need to overthink. If you drafted Ja'Marr Chase, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Puka Nacua, or Jaxon Smith-Njigba, these are set-and-forget wide receivers who belong in your lineup […]

The wait is finally over. After months of draft preparation, training camp reports, preseason hype, and endless debates about Average Draft Position (ADP), fantasy football managers can finally set real lineups for games that count. Week 1 is always one of the most challenging weeks of the season because fantasy managers must balance offseason expectations […]

The first two games are just getting us warmed up for the first big NFL Sunday! Set those fantasy lineups and get some wagers in on your favorite teams and players to make your Sunday viewing experience even that more enjoyable. If you're tired of getting juiced-up odds on traditional sportsbooks, then consider the sports […]

The tight end position can be one of the most frustrating spots in fantasy football. Every year, managers spend countless hours debating matchups, target shares, and touchdown upside, only to watch a random waiver-wire tight end outscore their starter. That's why elite options are so valuable. If you drafted Trey McBride or Colston Loveland, congratulations—you […]

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 […]

At the beginning of the season, virtually every team in your fantasy football league looks strong. This is because everyone is healthy and there aren't any bye weeks. As a way to gain an edge on the competition, it's a good idea to look ahead at defense/special teams in Week 2 to take advantage of […]

Getting consistent production out of your running backs is always key to picking up wins, and we're here to help you identify the top starts for the opening week with our updated Week 1 fantasy football running back rankings. Below, see where trending ball carriers such as Ashton Jeanty, MarShawn Lloyd, J.K. Dobbins, Jeremiyah Love, […]

It's finally time to set those Week 1 lineups, and the wide receiver position is often the trickiest to make close calls, since the position is so deep. We're here to help with our updated Week 1 fantasy football wide receiver rankings. Where do key Week 1 wide receivers like Nico Collins, Zay Flowers, Jaylen […]

Not even a week into the fantasy football season, we already have big news that takes a must-start tight end out of the player pool, making the TE spot even thinner. We're here to help you nail your lineup call with our updated Week 1 tight end rankings for fantasy football. Below, check out where […]

After a quick intro to the 2026 NFL season on Wednesday, it's time to set the rest of your fantasy football lineups! A quarterback spike week can win you a weekly matchup, so find the right option with our updated Week 1 quarterback rankings for 2026. Where do Trevor Lawrence, Dak Prescott, Jared Goff, Matthew […]

Week 1 kicked off with a less-than-exciting matchup between the reigning AFC and NFC Champions, and while it wasn't the most thrilling contest for fantasy football, it's good to have football back! Let's get in the win column this week! Believe it or not, kickers can and will make the difference between a 1-0 and […]