Three Fantasy Football No. 1 Wide Receivers to Avoid in 2024 Drafts

When looking for wide receivers in fantasy football drafts, you want playmakers who are the top option on their offense. Those WR1s will see most of the targets while likely being a consistent fantasy option. Just look at wideouts like Keenan Allen, Michael Pittman Jr., and Adam Thielen last year. Those wideouts weren't going in […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/9/24) - Today's Top Lineups

There are 16 games on the schedule this Friday, but weather could have an impact in a few spots. Still, there should be plenty of options to consider for the main evening slates on DraftKings and FanDuel. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 8/9/2024, with the […]

2024 MLB Power Rankings: Week 20

Week 20 brings some more movement among our glut of teams in the middle of the standings, while not too much has changed at the bottom or the top. Remember, when I do my rankings, I factor in past performance, the current level of performance, overall talent, injuries, and schedules -- as many factors as […]

Should I Stash Deyvison De Los Santos In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 20)

The Miami Marlins (43-73) are one of the worst teams in major league baseball, period. Their major league roster was already bad to begin with, and they traded away a lot of their depth and current talent at this year's trade deadline.  This organization is building for the future and does, however, have a loaded […]

Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates: AFC North

It’s breakout season in the fantasy football community. July is the perfect time to start planting your flags on players as we start getting ready for draft season. My name is Ellis Johnson and I am back with another series of articles. I recently finished a series listing the top dynasty players on each NFL […]

Chris Clegg's Top 250 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Rankings (August Updates)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my top 250 dynasty fantasy baseball rankings, freshly updated for August 2024. It's been an exciting first few weeks of the 2024 MLB and fantasy baseball season, filled with lots of movement in our dynasty rankings. For those who are not familiar, I will be releasing monthly updates to my fantasy baseball […]

Dylan Crews - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 21)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: September ANALYSIS: Washington Nationals outfield prospect Dylan Crews has been holding his own since moving up to Triple-A and is moving closer to his major league debut. The former number-two overall pick in last year’s draft opened the summer by getting his second look at Double-A and held […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects Ready To Shine: Junior Caminero, Colby Thomas, Jace Jung

It's Week 21 of the MLB season, and we have seen several top prospects come up to the major leagues and have a mixed bag of results. Some top prospects are enjoying a successful rookie season and leading fantasy teams to the playoffs like Jackson Merrill and Paul Skenes. In this piece, we will look […]

How to Start a Fantasy Football League? Tips For Setting Up A Fantasy League

So, you've decided to dive into the world of fantasy football. Whether you're a seasoned manager or a fresh-faced rookie, the prospect of creating your own league is both thrilling and daunting. The stakes are high, the competition fierce, and the camaraderie invaluable. It's a journey that promises excitement and adventure.  You must set up […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 1 Fantasy Football (8/09/2024)

Slowly but surely, the NFL is building up these slates; one game last Thursday, two last night, and now three games tonight. Tonight’s slate features well-known names who should get significant playing time. Justin Fields will start the game and get at least a little bit of run for the Steelers, while first-round pick Michael […]

Video: Early-Round Landmines? Popular Players to Avoid in 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts

It's football season here at RotoBaller! Preseason action is underway, best ball drafts in full swing, and we're dropping insight on 2024 fantasy football. RotoBaller analyst David Rispoli digs into some options that might be coming off the board too early in 2024 drafts. These players could potentially derail your season and can be avoided […]

Jasson Dominguez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 21)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez has been limited by injuries all summer but has recently returned to Triple-A action and could be on his way back to the Bronx. After starting his 2024 season late due to Tommy John surgery and then suffering an […]

Junior Caminero - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 21)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays third base prospect Junior Caminero has been enjoying a nice power surge at Triple-A since returning from the injured list and is on the verge of returning to the major leagues. Since returning from a quadriceps injury on July 19, the 21-year-old has […]

MarShawn Lloyd vs. Jaylen Wright – Who Should I Draft In 2024 Fantasy Football?

The 2024 NFL Draft class didn’t have any superstar running back prospects. While the draft class lacked a Bijan Robinson or Jahmyr Gibbs-like prospect, there were several talented mid-round running backs. MarShawn Lloyd and Jaylen Wright were two of those draft picks in 2024. Lloyd was a third-round pick by the Green Bay Packers. Meanwhile, […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects Ready To Shine: Dylan Crews, Connor Norby, Jordan Beck

It's Week 21 of the MLB season, and some teams are positioning themselves for a deep postseason run while some are already prepping for next season. How do you prep for next season, you ask? Teams bring up top prospects in order to give them a taste of big-league pitching before thrusting them into full-time […]

Malik Nabers vs. Cooper Kupp – Who Should I Draft In 2024 Fantasy Football?

Fantasy football players should use one of their first two draft picks on a wide receiver, as there are several elite options this year. However, the depth at the wide receiver position has never been deeper. While the mid-round wide receivers lack the upside to finish as a top-5 option, fantasy players can find several […]

Ladd McConkey vs. Keon Coleman – Who Should I Draft In 2024 Fantasy Football?

The 2024 NFL Draft had three elite wide receiver prospects drafted in the top 10 picks – Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers, and Rome Odunze. Furthermore, Brian Thomas Jr., Xavier Worthy, Ricky Pearsall, and Xavier Legette were also first-round selections. However, there were multiple talented wide receivers to come off the board early in the […]

How Many Players are on an NFL Roster? Full Roster Rules, Breakdown

August is the time NFL teams seriously consider finalizing their rosters. They will determine the athletes who will make the cut based on last year’s performance and their showcase during training camp. However, unlike in previous seasons, when training camp rosters were reduced weekly, teams have more freedom in discerning roster cuts this year. However, […]

What Is The IR Spot In Fantasy Football? How Does it Work?

NFL players put their bodies on the line every week. Whether it's a quarterback leading his receiver into a nasty hit, an offensive lineman using all of his power to hold back a defender, or a linebacker laying out a running back at the line of scrimmage, every player in the league is going to […]

Isiah Pacheco, Kenneth Walker III, Zamir White – 2024 Fantasy Football Running Back Outlooks

The 2024 NFL season is less than six weeks away, meaning fantasy players are putting together their fantasy rankings. While Christian McCaffrey, Breece Hall, Bijan Robinson, and Jahmyr Gibbs will be first-round picks in most fantasy football leagues, there are several other talented options for fantasy players at the running back position. Isiah Pacheco, Kenneth […]

Adonai Mitchell, Josh Downs, Alec Pierce – 2024 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Outlooks

The Indianapolis Colts have one of the top rushing attacks in the NFL. Jonathan Taylor is an elite running back when healthy. Meanwhile, Anthony Richardson flashed massive rushing upside as a rookie. While they will be a run-first offense, the Colts have a solid set of wide receivers. Michael Pittman Jr. is the No. 1 […]

Should I Draft Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Or Jalen Hurts In 2024 Fantasy Football?

The quarterback position has never been deeper for the NFL and fantasy football. While there are potentially 18 quarterbacks that fantasy players should feel comfortable starting in Week 1 this year, the elite passers stand out from the rest of the unit. Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, and Jalen Hurts will be the first three quarterbacks […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight: Jalen McMillan

The Washington Huskies had three of their receivers drafted in the top 100 picks of the 2024 NFL Draft. Since professional football lacks the developmental and minor leagues, rookies hope to make an impact in Year 1 or 2. Since the Huskies had three legitimate receiving options paired with Michael Penix Jr., there could be […]

Cheap Fantasy Football Workhorse Running Backs (Part 1) - Zamir White, D'Andre Swift, Najee Harris

The current trend in fantasy football drafts is to target receivers and quarterbacks early. If the value feels right, you might even sneak in Sam LaPorta or Travis Kelce at tight end. However, what most people are getting away from is drafting running backs early. Now, old habits die hard. Change is slow, so you'll […]

Is Jaylen Waddle Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Jaylen Waddle recently signed a three-year, $84.75 million contract extension with the Miami Dolphins this offseason. The sixth overall pick from the 2020 NFL Draft has become a huge part of the Dolphins' offense alongside Tyreek Hill, and the franchise wants to keep both of them together for years to come. The franchise also signed […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers (Week 20) - Rookies to Stash and Top Performers

We are officially in the second half of the season, and several top prospects have gotten off to a hot start in the minor leagues. Some of these prospects are able to carry this success into the big leagues and can become a viable fantasy baseball contributor. However, the question is, do these minor-league performances […]

How Rookie WRs Impact Their Team's Depth Chart In 2024 Fantasy Football: Round 3 Picks

Third-round rookie wide receivers have not panned out to be solid fantasy football contributors in their first year. None of the nine wide receivers selected in the third round of the 2021 and 2022 NFL Draft did much as rookies. However, last year, managers saw Tank Dell and Josh Downs become solid fantasy options after […]

H2H Points League Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 20) - Hitters and Pitchers

As Yogi Berra said, it's getting late early. Some leagues begin the playoffs in as little as two weeks! Whether you are chasing that top seed or want to play spoiler, we are here to help you win your points league matchup this week. It's important to know your league's scoring. It will be harder […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell Heading Into Fantasy Trade Deadlines

The MLB trade deadline has come and gone. We saw some significant names on the move as teams pushing for playoff spots tried to fortify their rosters. Fantasy managers have continued to wheel-and-deal since the deadline as many fantasy league trade deadlines have yet to pass. The deadline for many leagues is likely coming up […]