Fantasy Football D/ST Draft Sleepers - Team Defenses With Strong Early-Season Matchups

We love hyping up sleepers and must-have targets at various positions. However, we sometimes forget about defenses. Sometimes those team defenses can provide spike weeks, helping fantasy managers win leagues. In redraft leagues, the playoffs matter, but we need to reach that point. One way to increase our odds of reaching the fantasy football playoffs […]

4 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Brenton Doyle, Hurston Waldrep, Seiya Suzuki, Framber Valdez

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 22 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at Brenton Doyle, Hurston Waldrep, Seiya Suzuki, and Framber Valdez. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller is here […]

5 Auction League Draft Targets for Fantasy Football: Sleepers for $10 or Less (2025)

The NFL preseason is in the books. The next time we see NFL action, it will be when the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys square off on Thursday, September 4th, to begin Week 1. With the start of the season almost here, fantasy football drafts are in full swing. While most gamers join traditional snake […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low for Week 22? (2025)

Every roster decision carries more weight in late August than it did back in April. This is the point in the year when loyalty to name value can sink a contending team, and when a bold move on the waiver wire can spark a championship run. The difference between holding steady and cutting bait can […]

College Football Rankings: Top 10 Group Of Five Teams for 2025

Why should the so-called “power schools” have all the fun? We finally get a chance to see how one of these teams fare against elite competition. It still isn’t enough, but it&#82...

Will Tetairoa McMillan Miss Week 1? Fantasy Football Outlook, Injury Update

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan has generated plenty of buzz during his first NFL training camp. This year's eighth overall pick is an early candidate for Rookie of the Year, and he could become a franchise superstar in Charlotte. However, before McMillan's NFL career gets underway, he'll need to clear a major injury hurdle. […]

Fantasy Football Offensive Line Rankings: OL Sleepers and Busts Analysis (2025)

More often than not, the play of the offensive line is a forgotten art form in fantasy football. A bad offensive line can make or break a fantasy asset, whether it’s a quarterback not having time to throw or a running back who is often met behind the line of scrimmage. There is a very […]

Will Khalil Shakir Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Outlook and Injury Update

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir has been one of Josh Allen's favorite targets in the past, but he's currently dealing with an ankle injury that has limited him throughout training camp and the preseason. With Shakir less than 100 percent throughout the month of August, it's fair to have some concerns about his status […]

5 Wide Receiver Sleepers for Fantasy Football: PPR Draft Targets (2025)

The 2025 NFL season is fast approaching, and fantasy football drafts are already taking place at a furious pace. Now is a great time to draft, especially while there are tons of undervalued players and sleepers available in the middle or late rounds. Once more game footage and training camp news emerge, some of these […]

Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Report for Week 22 (2025)

Plenty of injuries, ineffectiveness, and interesting bullpen moves this week, as usual in Major League Baseball. Also, a five-save week for a guy we all wrote off earlier this year! The more we start hearing about football season, the more we know baseball playoffs are coming up. This week, we learned more about old injuries, […]

Late-Round Lotto Tickets - Fantasy Football Draft Picks That Could Pay Off Big in 2025

If you showed up 15 minutes late to your draft and the autodraft feature picked your first four picks for you, would you still be in a decent position to compete in your league? As long as you didn't get stuck with an injured player or something wonky, I think you would! The first 30 […]

Fantasy Premier League - Best EPL Captain and Differential Picks for Gameweek 3 (2025)

Happy Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 3, RotoBallers! Many FPL managers are looking to make some transfers after a less-than-ideal start to the 2025/26 campaign. Let's see what our FPL analysts suggest for their Captains and low-owned differential picks in Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 3. From Gameweek 1-38, Wale, Jamie, and Euan will give out their favorite […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/27/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We are inching closer and closer to the NFL starting, with just over a week to go! In the meantime, we have a week's worth of baseball to make you some money for the upcoming football season, so let's lock in and start cashing in! The weather is looking great for today's […]

5 Fantasy Football Later-Round Lotto Tickets: Joe Nicely's Favorite 2025 Draft Sleepers

There are different levels of satisfaction we can get from fantasy football drafts. Hitting on a first- or second-round pick is always nice, but at the end of the day, those are guys we're supposed to get right. The middle rounds are where the rubber meets the road in fantasy football, as it's where we […]

DraftKings Fantasy Football Rankings: 2025 Best Ball

Hello and welcome to RotoBaller's DraftKings Fantasy Football Rankings for 2025 Best Ball leagues on DraftKings. A reminder that on the DraftKings Fantasy platform, NFL best ball leagues only have four potential positions: Quarterback (QB), Running Back (RB), Wide Receiver (WR), and Tight End (TE). You will see these four positions in the rankings below, […]

Underdog Fantasy Football Rankings: 2025 Best Ball

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our Underdog Fantasy Football Rankings for 2025 Best Ball leagues on Underdog Fantasy. Keep in mind that on the Underdog Fantasy platform, NFL best ball leagues only have four positions: Quarterback (QB), Running Back (RB), Wide Receiver (WR), and Tight End (TE). You will see these four positions reflected in the rankings […]

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? RJ Harvey, Travis Hunter, Emeka Egbuka, Tyler Warren, Matthew Golden, Tre Harris, Jaylin Noel, Bhayshul Tuten, Dylan Sampson, Jaydon Blue, Woody Marks, Ashton Jeanty

Who Should I Draft? Some common 2025 fantasy football draft decisions are regarding players like Travis Hunter, Emeka Egbuka, RJ Harvey, Tyler Warren, Matthew Golden, Tre Harris, Jaylin Noel, Bhayshul Tuten, Dylan Sampson, Jaydon Blue, Woody Marks, Ashton Jeanty. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning teams […]

Toughest Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Matchups: Early-Season Strength of Schedule Losers (2025)

After examining the receiving data allowed by coverage, we projected a strength of schedule for receivers based on the first four weeks of games. This doesn’t mean we should sit all the receivers. However, we might want to downgrade or lower expectations given how the camp news and team situations shake out over the next […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Wide Receiver Rankings (August Updates): Emeka Egbuka, Luther Burden, Matthew Golden, Dont'e Thornton, Kyle Williams

It's go time for fantasy football, and redraft, dynasty, and rookie drafts are all in full swing. To find the top sleepers and must-have first-year players, check out our updated 2025 fantasy football rookie wide receiver rankings. Below, you will find out where key first-year pass-catchers such as Emeka Egbuka, Luther Burden III, Matthew Golden, […]

Will Jordan Love Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Who needs a healthy hand when you play quarterback in the NFL? Well, a non-throwing hand, at least. That's the injury Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is managing as the regular season rapidly approaches. The fantasy success of not only Love, but the rest of his Packers teammates, rides on his left hand. Will […]

Is Roschon Johnson or Kyle Monangai the RB2 for the Bears? Which Chicago Running Back Should You Draft in 2025?

The Chicago Bears have a new offense in place under head coach Ben Johnson, and the early returns from preseason have looked very promising. While D'Andre Swift is in line to carry most of the workload, Johnson relied on a rotation of running backs the last few years in Detroit, making both David Montgomery and […]

Rob Lorge's League-Winning Fantasy Football Wide Receivers: 3 Must-Have Draft Picks (Part I)

In fantasy football, we're always chasing upside. We want league winners, guys who can be difference-makers. The reality is, there are only about 15 of these players in any given year. This series will focus on nine receivers - three in this edition and the remaining six in the final two editions - who are […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups - Austin Ekeler, Braelon Allen, Bhayshul Tuten Fantasy Football Outlooks

During the final week of the preseason, many backup running backs have begun to make a strong case to see a larger opportunity in the regular season. As a result, fantasy managers must monitor their waiver wire to ensure that any high-upside options are safely stashed on their bench. In this piece, we will look […]

Fantasy Football Auction Draft Strategy: Budget Builds, Targets & Nomination Tips (2025)

As we approach the end of August, we begin the homestretch toward the 2025 fantasy football season. Over the next few days, managers will diligently prepare for their league’s annual fantasy football draft. This is an extremely important step, especially if you play in an auction league. Like any fantasy football league, though, it’s not […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups - Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Nick Chubb, Dylan Sampson Fantasy Football Outlooks

Finding a starting running back on the waiver wire can often be difficult later in the season. However, during the opening month, there are often several names that emerge as full-time starters. It is crucial to prevent your leaguemates from adding them to their roster. In this piece, we will look at two rookie running […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 22

The month of August has been a big month for prospect promotions, especially over the last few weeks. Over the last week, we had four notable prospect promotions, including three prospects in my top-50 with Bubba Chandler, Jhostynxon Garcia, and Carson Williams being called up by the Pirates, Red Sox, and Rays, respectively. But thankfully, […]

Should I Draft Brashard Smith, Ollie Gordon II, or Trevor Etienne? Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie RBs (2025)

As rookies have proven to be fantastic options for fantasy football teams in recent seasons, fantasy managers have naturally started paying more attention to first-year players in the NFL so far in 2025. It makes perfect sense, considering what recent history has shown us. In 2023, rookie wideouts Puka Nacua and Rashee Rice both had […]

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? Bryce Young, Michael Penix, JJ McCarthy Outlooks (2025)

Whether you're looking for help in your two-quarterback league or scouting for some late-round depth at quarterback, there are some exciting young options to consider. Bryce Young, Michael Penix, and JJ McCarthy are set to start the season under center, and each is giving his team's fanbase hope that he can develop into the next […]

Updated Fantasy Football DEF Rankings for Drafts - Team Defense (DST) Updates for 49ers DEF, Jets DEF, Vikings DEF, Chargers DEF, Steelers DEF, Ravens DEF

The time has come, and fantasy football drafts are in full swing. If you have played fantasy football in the past, you know defenses, which are often overlooked, can be the difference between winning and losing your matchups. We're here as always to help you crush you drafts, and today we're looking at our NFL […]