We made it! After seven long months of pining, watching the draft, and analyzing every pass and run in training camp, the NFL regular season is finally upon us. I am pleased to bring you two major articles this week. Thursdays will feature the cash game article that you're about to read. I have made... […]

The trade deadline came and went, and now we sprint through August. This column brings you my updated fantasy baseball closer rankings for Week 25 of 2026, with tiered closer rankings and relievers to add across all league types. This week, Andy Smith is back with the rankings, while I (Mike Carter) will continue to provide […]

The long, lonely journey has finally ended. Welcome to Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season! We have an absolutely loaded slate this weekend, with six games totaling at least 46 points. My goal is to find the core plays to anchor your lineups, plus value that can help you climb leaderboards. I’ll be highlighting […]

What can happen in Week 2 to top Week 1? I have my ideas, but I don't want to speak them into existence. There are 86 total games. I get 49 FBS vs. FBS games to pick for my birthday, and I've got a giant hole to dig myself out of. I'm ready! I only […]

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team PPR leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-End WR3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Chris Godwin has been a bit of a forgotten man in fantasy in 2026. With so much excitement surrounding other young Buccaneers wide receivers such as Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan, Godwin has slipped through the cracks. He was a virtual afterthought in […]

Even though we haven't seen these teams yet this season, we still know quite a bit about their tendencies and personnel. Some teams will surprise in Week 1, but others may end up with truly predictable outcomes. I'll be zeroing in on those players and teams who seem the most like known quantities at this […]

The 2026 NFL season is officially underway. As we approach the main Week 1 slate, let's attempt to power-rank all 32 starters. While much of this is based on previous data, let's look into the crystal ball and try to identify some early-season MVP candidates. Let's dive in!   No. 32: Deshaun Watson - Cleveland […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of our Bargain Basement Hitters for Week 24 of the fantasy baseball season. We're in the thick of the fantasy baseball playoffs, so all that matters is the schedule. We're not only looking for players on a hot streak, but also those with favorable matchups. As usual, we will look […]

It's now Week 24! The fantasy baseball playoffs are rolling, so it's ever so important that you're adding the right players off the waiver wire. You don't want someone who looks like a breakout only to be a fakeout the second you insert him in your lineup. Our goal with this series is to help […]

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/FLEX ANALYSIS:  DK Metcalf was listed on preseason injury reports due to an undisclosed issue, but he was removed on Wednesday and appears to be 100 percent healthy heading into the Pittsburgh Steelers’ home opener versus the Atlanta Falcons. Metcalf is a strong starter coming out of […]

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: low-end TE1 ANALYSIS: The Las Vegas Raiders start their new season with a new coach and a new quarterback with a fantasy-friendly home matchup against the Dolphins. The team will be without a key piece of its offense, though, after TE Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trim […]

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 1 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Caleb Williams, Jordan Love, Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Tyler Shough, Lamar Jackson, Daniel Jones, Josh Allen, C.J. Stroud, and Kirk Cousins. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these decisions […]

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 1 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Ladd McConkey, Matthew Golden, Jakobi Meyers, Rachaad White, Zay Flowers, Khalil Shakir, Keenan Allen, Cam Skattebo, and Rashee Rice. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these decisions and build […]

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 1 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Tetairoa McMillan, Ashton Jeanty, Devaughn Vele, Breece Hall, Saquon Barkley, Chris Olave, DeVonta Smith, Woody Marks, and Kenny Gainwell. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these decisions and build […]

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 1 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Chris Rodriguez Jr., Jalen Nailor, Drake London, Tyjae Spears, Kenneth Walker III, Ja'Kobi Lane, Malik Washington, Calvin Ridley, and Jerry Jeudy. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these decisions […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]