College Football Risers and Fallers After Week 1 - 2024 College Football

Week 1 of the highly anticipated 2024 college football season is in the books. After a thrilling opening weekend, some teams highly performed while others left fans wanting more.  The noon slate was dominated by Georgia’s impressive victory over Clemson and Penn State’s gritty road win over West Virginia in a game that was delayed […]

Overrated and Underrated College Football Teams - Reviewing 2024 NCAA CFB Rankings For Week 2

The 2024 college football season is officially underway, and naturally, it's time to overreact to Week 1 results. The season has already brought some surprising final scores, exciting ranked-versus-ranked matchups, and as always -- blowouts. Week 1 highlights include Notre Dame taking home a "W" in College Station, Miami whooping up on in-state rival Florida, […]

College Football 2024 Heisman Trophy Watchlist After Week 1

Week 1 of the college football season is on in the rearview mirror. It featured a number of big moments, including Miami obliterating Florida and Notre Dame going into College Station and taking down Texas A&M. No trophy in college sports means as much as the Heisman Trophy, which recognizes the best player in college […]

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Preseason Waiver Wire for Week 1 Includes Jaylen Wright, Noah Brown, Isaiah Likely, Will Levis and more

Mastering the waiver wire is a crucial skill that can lead you to a fantasy football championship. It's not just about strategically placing your FAAB budget on specific players but also about knowing when to stash players. This dual strategy keeps you engaged and focused on your ultimate goal of winning a fantasy championship. As […]

Will Tyler Lockett Play In Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett has been a mainstay of fantasy football for years, scoring more than eight touchdowns for five years straight (2018-2022) and recording 1,000 receiving yards for four consecutive years (2019-2022). Lockett has been incredibly trustworthy at outplaying his ADP and being a steady presence in starting lineups, delivering WR2/Flex-worthy numbers. […]

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

After a strong rookie campaign, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison is looking to build off it in Year 2. Addison caught 70 passes for 911 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2023. While he was an inconsistent fantasy option after Kirk Cousins went down with a season-ending Achilles injury, the wideout still had some solid […]

Will Russell Wilson Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Last week, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin named quarterback Russell Wilson as the starter for Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. Wilson was released by the Denver Broncos this offseason, and the Steelers signed him to a one-year deal in free agency.  With the veteran beating out Justin Fields for the starting job in […]

Ja'Marr Chase - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: You cannot leave Ja'Marr Chase on your bench if he plays. He is an elite WR talent and belongs in every starting lineup if he steps on the field. Unfortunately, Chase is embroiled in a contract dispute with the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals have reportedly submitted a "significant" […]

Will MarShawn Lloyd Play In Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

MarShawn Lloyd was drafted in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. A dynamic, explosive playmaker from USC, Lloyd quickly established himself as the clear second-string RB and will back up lead-back Josh Jacobs in 2024. Unfortunately, Lloyd is dealing with a hamstring injury, which has put his status […]

What Time is Monday Night Football? Week 1 NFL Schedule

Week 1 started with a bang on Thursday night, with the Baltimore Ravens losing by the length of a big toe to the Kansas City Chiefs. The nail-biter whets the appetite for football after such a long off-season, and hopefully, Week 1 gets bookended with another banger on Monday. Monday Night Football will be an […]

2024 RotoBaller Challenge - Take Over an Orphan Team, Get A Free NFL Premium Pass!

  Who will be crowned champ of the RotoBaller Challenge? Did you miss out on drafting a team in the 8th annual RotoBaller Challenge? Don't sweat, there are still ample opportunities to join the battle for FREE! There are several orphan teams in existing leagues (teams that already drafted but the manager dropped out). If you […]

When Is Marquise Brown Coming Back? Fantasy Football Injury Return Update

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown wasn't on the field for the team in Week 1 when they faced off against the Baltimore Ravens. Brown missed the game with a shoulder injury. Brown, who joined the team this offseason after two years in Arizona, was expected to be the No. 1 receiver for quarterback […]

MMA DFS DraftKings Value Picks For UFC Vegas 97

Let's be real honest from the start: this week, it feels pretty much essential to budget accordingly to be able to afford Isaac Dulgarian at the top of the chart. Everyone from Steve Garcia ($8.6K) to Dulgarian at $9.9K is a viable option, but of all things, I think it is easier to incorporate the […]

Jordan Mason - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2/FLEX UPDATE SEPTEMBER 9TH: Christian McCaffrey has been ruled out for Week 1 and will not play. Jordan Mason is an RB2/FLEX option, and must-stash if still available before lineups lock. ANALYSIS: San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason will enter the season as the No. 2 running […]

Braelon Allen - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end RB3 ANALYSIS: New York Jets rookie running back Braelon Allen will likely serve as the No.2 running back on Monday night against the San Francisco 49ers and should be left on your bench in all formats. Allen was selected in the fourth round of this year's […]

Top-5 Hitting Prospects To Stash For Week 24 Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues (2024)

We've reached the final month of the fantasy baseball season and it's now time for fantasy managers to keep their eye on the prize. That would be fantasy playoffs in head-to-head leagues and finishing strong in roto leagues. One way to get a bit of an edge is to look to players currently in the […]

Jake Elliott - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: K1 ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott went 30-for-32 on field goal attempts last season and a near-perfect 45-for-46 on extra points en route to finishing as the No.6 kicker in PPR scoring last season. Last fall he continued a common trend where he was excellent […]

College Football Betting Picks: Against The Spread (9/7/24)

We have 75 games going on this Saturday, but as is customary in the early season, only 47 of them feature FBS vs. FBS teams. Hey, it's still better than the 37 we had last week. That doesn't concern us. I'm only picking FBS vs. FBS games because even if casinos have a line on […]

DraftKings MMA, UFC DFS Lineup Picks - UFC Vegas 97: Burns vs. Brady

After a week-long break, the UFC returns to action on Saturday with UFC Vegas 97 at the UFC Apex. But this isn’t your typical UFC Vegas card, this fight card is good, with some solid fights on it. Despite the back-to-back losses to champion Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena, Gilbert Burns is looking to […]

Beginner's Guide - UEFA Champions League Fantasy Predictions, Tips, and Picks for 2024-2025

The UEFA Champions League is back for its 70th season since its introduction in 1955, and this year brings significant changes. With an additional 12 teams joining the competition, the number of participating clubs has expanded to 36. The most notable change, however, is the introduction of the league phase, which replaces the traditional group-stage […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters Watch and Underachievers, Overachievers (Week 25)

Welcome back to my Week 25 edition of the Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters series for the 2024 MLB season! We're running out of time to make those moves that will get us to the fantasy postseason, so perhaps there is someone in here that can help get you there. In today's edition, we'll take a […]

NFL DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel SNF Rams vs. Lions Daily Fantasy Football Picks - Sunday Night Showdown Slate (Week 1)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have a fun showdown tonight with two teams that have been somewhat intertwined over the past few seasons. The Rams traded Jared Goff, two first-round picks, and a third-round pick for Stafford in 2021, and shortly after brought home a Super Bowl. While the Lions have yet to achieve the same […]

Rams vs. Lions Sunday Night Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Cooper Kupp, Kyren Williams, Jahmyr Gibbs, Puka Nacua, and more

The long wait is over. Football is officially back! Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season has started off with a bang, thanks to great matchups on both Thursday and Friday nights. We'll look to keep that primetime momentum going to close out Sunday's slate with a clash between the Los Angeles Rams and Detroit […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/6/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Buckle up for a busy Friday with 15 games set to be played across baseball. There are only three early start times, leaving us with 12 games to choose from for the main slates on DraftKings and FanDuel. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 9/6/2024, with […]

Updated Fantasy Football Team Defense (D/ST) Rankings for Week 1 - Buccaneers, Seahawks, Jets, Bengals, Browns, Chargers, Falcons, Saints, Giants

Welcome to Week 1 RotoBallers - we are here to guide you on starting the right defense with our updated team defense (D/ST) fantasy football rankings for Week 1 of the 2024 season. Fantasy football managers usually stream team defenses, except when it comes to elite DSTs like the Jets, Browns, Ravens, 49ers, and Cowboys. […]

Workhorse Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings for All 32 Teams - Expected Snap Counts Analysis

There have been increasingly fewer "workhorse" running backs in the NFL. More teams are shifting towards "committee" roles in their backfields for various reasons. This can frustrate fantasy football managers, as it reduces the concentration of fantasy points for RBs and makes it more difficult to obtain league-winning or even high-scoring RBs. The situation varies […]

Updated Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 1 PPR: Derrick Henry, Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, Devonta Smith, Chase Brown, Christian Watson, Stefon Diggs

Football is back! Week 1 officially kicks off with the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens on Thursday. It's time to set those winning fantasy lineups with our updated fantasy football rankings for Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season. Use our overall Week 1 rankings for all positions (QB, RB, WR, TE, FLEX, K, […]

High-Powered Offenses: Fantasy Football Players to Target in Week 1 Lineups

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to the inaugural High-Powered Offenses column. This article will identify offenses that are set up for a huge week and which players among them are great targets. The teams and players highlighted will change weekly based on the data trends, their current matchup, situational factors, and key injuries.  The foundation for determining […]

Week 1 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2024 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

We're back RotoBallers! Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season is approaching and with that comes our Week 1 fantasy football defense streamers and D/ST rankings for the 2024 season. Many of your fantasy drafts demand a team defense in the lineup -- and if you opt not to pay up for an elite fantasy […]