Must-Haves for PPR: Fantasy Football Draft Targets - Breece Hall, A.J. Brown, Trey McBride, more

Unlike standard formats, where touchdowns and yards are essential, points per reception (PPR) leagues reward players for every catch. PPR leagues make pass-catching running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends valuable. Pinpointing the right players to thrive in this format can give fantasy managers a powerful edge. Several players have distinguished themselves as must-haves in […]

Cooper Kupp - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 with upside ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp has battled numerous lower body injuries since his record-breaking 2021 campaign. However, the former Super Bowl MVP enters the 2024 season healthy and has a great chance to return to a high-end fantasy option. Last […]

Early-Round Fantasy Football Landmines to Avoid in 2024

You don't win your fantasy league on draft night. However, you can certainly lose it. In this article, I'll take a look at four players I'm actively shying away from early in drafts. You might even consider these guys "landmines." Drafting them instead of some other players with more upside could lead to a last-place […]

Scott Engel's Fantasy Football Draft Guide - First Round Picks From The King

The biggest national obsession right now just might be asking oneself “Who do I take with my first round pick in fantasy football?” It’s the big question that interrupts workflow, sleep, and meaningful conversations with your significant other. I supply the ultimate directory on what players to target and consider at every draft slot in […]

'My Guys' For 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts - RotoBaller Staff's Favorite Picks

The preseason has started, and fantasy football drafts are officially underway. Sure, we've all been hammering Best Ball drafts for months, but our home league drafts are coming into focus. It is time to finalize your prep and get those draft boards ready. Often, fantasy managers identify which players to target and avoid at their […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (8/30/24)

The greatest weekend of college football is upon us. Every year, the college boys take over Labor Day weekend. We have games galore from Thursday until Monday with no NFL to get in the way. Friday is a little lighter with only four games on the schedule, but the quality is better than Thursday. That's […]

College Football Betting Picks: Against The Spread (8/31/24)

The main course is finally here! We have 95 games over Labor Day weekend, but only 37 feature FBS vs. FBS matchups. Some FCS schools have already made their marks by collecting FBS scalps. Will there be more? That doesn't concern us. I'm only picking FBS vs. FBS games because even if casinos have a […]

CFB DFS Rankings for Week 1 - Daily Fantasy College Football (Saturday, 8/31/24)

Well, folks, we did it, the long offseason is over and we have reached the first full week of college football! Last weekend was a nice appetizer, but our first true slate should be a fun one as we have some big-time schools and names, while also mixing in some less well-known teams. As is […]

College Football Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 1 2024) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for ESPN Pickem Contests

We are back with more ESPN College Pick Em picks for the 2024 season! We at RotoBaller have offered a prize for the winner of this group for the last couple of seasons, but the bosses have upped the stakes this year. The top three entries with the most points at the end of Week […]

NCAA College Football Power Rankings - 2024 Week 1

There were only two FBS vs. FBS games in "Week 0," so this article is going to be as ridiculous as the week. Don't blame me. Blame the NCAA for making Week 0 a thing to begin with. I'm never one to complain about more college football, but we have a staggering 96 games in […]

Fantasy Football Outlooks for Each NFL Team: AFC Conference

The 2024 NFL regular season is almost here. However, there is always time for another fantasy football draft. However, the mountains of information can be overwhelming, especially for fantasy players with multiple drafts to complete between now and opening night. Therefore, I’ve broken down every AFC team from a fantasy perspective in only a few […]

Will Brandon Aiyuk Play In Week 1? Fantasy Football Offseason Rumors

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been the talk of the offseason, as he is seeking a new contract and has requested a trade. Following a 1,342-yard season in 2023, he wants to be paid like a top dog, but his situation has remained cloudy as we approach the start of the 2024 […]

James Conner - Week 1 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end RB2 ANALYSIS: At first glance, this is a tough matchup. Arizona’s offensive line is a weakness and Buffalo’s defense has been stout. However, per FTN Fantasy, Buffalo only ranked 17th in defensive rush DVOA in 2023. Arizona’s offense struggled last year, but the one thing […]

Video: Week 1 Must-Start Defense (D/ST) Streamers - 2024 Fantasy Football Start/Sit Analysis

Check out our top 2024 fantasy football must-start Defenses (D/ST) for Week 1 of the NFL season! LaQuan Jones discusses his top "Must Start" Defense (D/ST) streamers that will have an impact in Week 1. You should consider targeting these D/ST's in drafts or on the waiver wire where available. The 2024 fantasy football season […]

Power Ranking College Football Conferences Following 2024 Realignment

Realignment has reshaped college football as we head into 2024. The Power 5 doesn't really exist anymore, as all but two teams have left the Pac-12. The Big Ten and Big 12 have made some sweeping changes to their makeup. With all that happening, how do we make sense of how the conferences stack up […]

NCAA Stadium Power Rankings: Top 10 Environments In College Football

There are countless aspects of college football that fans love, but the sport separates itself from others with its history of excellent environments and home-field advantages. In 2024, eight college football stadiums can hold at least 100,000 people, and 16 stadiums can host at least 80,000. Bigger doesn't always mean better or more exciting, but […]

IDP Fantasy Football Breakouts, Sleepers, and Busts (2024)

We are incredibly close to real football. That means peak fantasy football draft time is upon us. Data shows that most fantasy redraft leagues wait to draft their teams until the final week before kickoff. In short, this coming weekend will be the busiest draft day of the year, and many IDP managers will be […]

2024 NFL Preseason Depth Charts: Interesting Trends for Fantasy Football

Every preseason, there are a few interesting trends and surprises across the NFL. Teams switch up their depth charts regularly based on player performance. With the regular season less than two weeks away, depth charts will solidify any day. Soon, fantasy managers will be able to make fully informed draft decisions. Let's take a look […]

Tony Pollard - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard enters 2024 in an unsettled spot. After rushing for over 1,000 yards for the second consecutive season, Pollard moved over to Tennessee this offseason where he's likely to lose some snaps to Tyjae Spears. That makes it tough to […]

Michael Pittman Jr. - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is a strong WR2 option in fantasy leagues in Week 1 against the Houston  Texans. Houston has some good pieces in its secondary, but Pittman played well against the Texans in 2023, especially in their first meeting. In […]

Javonte Williams - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: The death of Javonte Williams has been greatly exaggerated. Earlier in training camp, it was speculated that Williams could be a potential cut candidate. He's now locked in as the Broncos' starting running back and a high-floor RB2. Because of a new scheme and […]

College Football Betting Picks: Against The Spread 8/29-8/30/24 And Week 0 Results

Last weekend was the appetizer. Tomorrow and Friday are the soup and salad leading up to Saturday's 31-plate main course. We finish with dessert on Sunday and coffee on Monday. Labor Day weekend is such a blast without the NFL getting in the way! There are 27 games over the next two days, but only […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters Watch and Underachievers, Overachievers (Week 24)

Welcome back to my Week 24 edition of the Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters series for the 2024 MLB season! In today's edition, we'll take a look at players like Connor Norby and Seiya Suzuki. We'll take our usual look around the league as we head into the weekend to see who is showing signs of […]

Top-5 Hitting Prospects To Stash For Week 23 Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues (2024)

With MLB rosters set to expand on Sunday, now is an important time to take stock of which prospects would be worth stashing for fantasy baseball purposes down the stretch. There are plenty of hitters currently in the minors who could get a shot at big league at-bats down the stretch, whether for a contending […]

Top Underrated Games Of Week 1 - 2024 College Football

Folks, we finally made it. It is now Week 1 of the college football season and after an exhilarating Week 0 slate that saw the tenth-ranked team in the nation fall victim of an upset in Ireland, I can say with confidence that this is going to be a crazy year. Week 1 is littered […]

EPL Betting Picks and Game Previews for Matchday 3: English Premier League

The EPL season is back and so is our weekly article looking at betting picks and predictions for all games. Matchday 3 kicks off on Saturday, August 31 with Arsenal hosting Brighton. It culminates on Sunday, September 1 when Liverpool visits Manchester United. As we did last season, we'll offer a preview of every game. […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 24

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series. Heading into Week 24 and the final month of MLB season, we'll highlight five injured players to stash in your redraft leagues. New to the series? Make sure to check out our previous articles for more options. Despite there […]

NFL Seasonal Player Props to Attack (2024)

Over the last few years, season-long props have become some of my favorite bets to make. I have found that it is easier to play the law of averages when you are playing for the entire season. Of course, you always run the risk of a player being injured and missing a substantial part of […]

Top Must-Watch Game in Each Week of the College Football Season (2024)

The upcoming college football is almost here. There are going to be a whole lot of football games to play this season, far too many for you to watch them all, or even to watch most of them. That's where this article comes in handy. Want to know which game you should prioritize watching each […]