Jauan Jennings Limited On Thursday

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (ankle) was limited in practice for the second straight day on Thursday. This is now back-to-back limited practice sessions for Jennings to open the week. This isn't a good look after Jennings suffered an ankle injury during the season opener. The hope is that Jennings will practice in […]

C.J. Stroud In QB1 Territory For SNF Matchup Against Chicago

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud certainly gave reason for optimism about his second season in Week 1. Last year's NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year went 24-of-32 passing for 234 yards, two touchdowns, and no turnovers while adding 14 yards on the ground. He now faces a Chicago Bears defense that held the Tennessee Titans […]

Jordan Lawlar Moving Up To Triple-A

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop prospect Jordan Lawlar is set to be promoted to Triple-A Reno, according to MLB Pipeline. The top prospect in the Arizona system has battled a hamstring injury for most of the summer but will now return to the top level of the minor leagues. Across 15 games across the Rookie League and […]

Joe Mixon A Must-Start In Week 2 Versus Bears

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon will parlay a superb team debut into a favorable matchup in Week 2 against the Chicago Bears. The former Bengal was involved early and often in Houston's 29-27 win at Indianapolis, gaining 159 yards and scoring a touchdown on 30 carries while catching all three of his targets for […]

Dalton Schultz Dealing With Ankle Sprain

Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz (ankle) picked up an injury during Sunday's win over the Indianapolis Colts. The 28-year-old has missed practice each of the last two days. It's now being announced that Schultz is dealing with an ankle sprain. The good news is that the injury isn't considered severe, so Schultz should be […]

Tank Dell Has Home Run Potential As WR3/Flex In Week 2

The raw production was not quite there for Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell in Week 1, but he still has potential as a home-run hitter in an exciting offense and will look to bounce back against the Chicago Bears. The second-year receiver was a bit unlucky to convert seven targets into only three catches […]

Noah Fant Upgraded To Full On Thursday

Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (toe) has been upgraded to a full participant during Thursday's practice session. This means Fant should be ready to play after getting in a limited practice on Wednesday. It's worth noting that Fant has been dealing with this toe issue throughout the preseason. It could very well come back […]

Yilber Diaz Set To Rejoin Major-League Roster

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitching prospect Yilber Diaz is set to rejoin the major-league roster, according to Jesse Friedman of PHNX Sports. In a corresponding move, the Diamondbacks will option right-handed pitcher Slade Cecconi to Triple-A. The 24-year-old got a brief look at the major leagues earlier this summer and held a modest 4.05 ERA, 1.30 […]

Stefon Diggs A High-Floor WR2 In Week 2 Matchup Against The Bears

Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs won't score twice in every game like he did in Week 1, but his Houston debut nonetheless had positive signs for fantasy purposes. He will look to find the end zone for a second consecutive week against the Chicago Bears. Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud distributed the ball fairly evenly […]

Ka'imi Fairbairn Remains Strong K1 Candidate In Week 2

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn will look to build on last week's performance in Sunday's matchup against the Chicago Bears. He was highly involved and perfect in Week 1, an excellent opener for fantasy managers who drafted him to be an every-week starter. In Houston's 29-27 victory at Indianapolis, the UCLA product converted field goals […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (9/13/24)

We have a couple of warm-ups before another monster day tomorrow. This warm-up features four FBS teams, including three Power-4 teams. That's a nice little treat on a Friday night! First up, we have UNLV making the trip to Lawrence to take on Kansas. The nightcap is about 90 minutes away in the Little Apple […]

Texans D/ST A Playable Option Against Struggling Bears Offense

Houston Texans D/ST were a mixed bag in Week 1  but will look to improve as they head into their Week 2 matchup versus the Chicago Bears. The Texans held Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor to just 48 rushing yards and won the game 29-27. They also blocked a punt and allowed Colts quarterback […]

Davante Adams Ready For Raiders Week 2 Clash Vs. Ravens

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams is healthy and will look to build on his five-catch, 59-yard performance on six targets in Week 1 for their upcoming game against the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens are a stiff test for the Raiders, but Adams is still an excellent separator with good hands and should have […]

Tyler Lockett Tagged As Limited Again

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (thigh) was listed as a limited participant in yet another practice on Thursday. Lockett was also listed as limited in each of the first two practices last week before he was active in the Week 1 win over the Denver Broncos. In that victory, the 31-year-old was out-snapped by […]

Kenneth Walker III Misses Another Practice On Thursday

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (oblique) remained out of practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday. Walker suffered an oblique injury in the Week 1 over the Denver Broncos and is now firmly up in the air to suit up in Week 2 against the New England Patriots. His status […]

Alexander Mattison - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in Deep PPR Leagues (14+ Team) POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/RB4 ANALYSIS: Raiders running back Alexander Mattison had a nice debut for his new team, scoring 16.2 PPR fantasy points. However, most of this production was on a long touchdown catch after some missed tackles by the opposing Chargers defense. Silver and Black on […]

Tony Pollard - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 with RB1 upside  ANALYSIS: Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard had an excellent debut with his new team, even though it lost to the Chicago Bears, 24-17. Pollard had 82 rushing yards in 16 attempts (5.1 yards per carry), three receptions for 12 receiving yards, […]

Tee Higgins Says Injury Isn't Related To His Contract

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (hamstring) told ESPN that the hamstring injury that he injured last week in practice that kept him out of the season-opening loss to the New England Patriots is completely unrelated to his contract status. Higgins hasn't practiced since getting hurt on Sept. 5. "I just don't understand why fans […]

Malik Nabers - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 or WR3 ANALYSIS: Malik Nabers, touted as one of the best rookie prospects heading into 2024, had a solid Week 1 performance as the Minnesota Vikings beat his New York Giants, 28-6. He had five receptions for 66 yards and finished with 11.60 (PPR). That […]

Rest of Season Half-PPR Rankings: Fantasy Football Top 200 for Week 2 (2024)

Week 1 saw running backs reign supreme while several passing offenses underwhelmed and a few critical injuries slammed us, which means it is time for some rest-of-season rankings! We all share dreams of conquering our leagues and winning the gold, so let's dive into the Week 2 fantasy football half-PPR rankings for the rest of […]

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Fantasy Football Breakouts - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends Analysis for Week 2 (2024)

Targets are paramount when it comes to evaluating pass-catchers for fantasy football. There are no air yards, receiving yards, receptions, or touchdowns without first earning a target. There’s a reason the biggest and most consistent target-earners are among the top fantasy point scorers as they can be relied on by not just their team’s offense […]

Tank Dell - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR5 with WR4 upside ANALYSIS: Tank Dell had a slow start to his season on Sunday, as he only accumulated three receptions for 40 yards (he also added two rushes for 19 yards). That performance was good for 8.90 fantasy points (PPR), and he finished as […]

Booms and Busts - Fantasy Football Starts and Sits for Week 2 Lineups (2024)

Week 1 is in the books. Hopefully, your season got off to a good start with a victory and your first round of waivers went well. But it’s time to turn the page and start planning for Week 2. We had a good start to the season here last week. Rashid Shaheed and Aaron Jones […]

Tyler Johnson - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4/WR5 ANALYSIS: Rams wide receiver Tyler Johnson had a solid game in Week 1 against the Detroit Lions. With fellow Rams WR Puka Nacua going on injured reserve, there is more opportunity for Johnson and WRs Demarcus Robinson and Jordan Whittington to earn opportunities. However, none have separated themselves. Whittington, […]

The King's Week 2 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

RotoBaller senior writer Scott "The King" Engel supplies his Week 2 fantasy football lineup rankings for PPR, half PPR, and standard scoring leagues. He also features an analysis of the rankings of key players at every skill position. Regular starting picks are included to confirm that guys who are locked into lineups may deliver as […]

Jaylen Wright Making NFL Debut On Thursday Night

After being a healthy scratch in the Week 1 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins rookie running back Jaylen Wright is active in Week 2 against the division-rival Buffalo Bills on Thursday night. It comes after Raheem Mostert (chest) was ruled out on Wednesday. De'Von Achane (ankle) was also listed as questionable, but he […]

Brandin Cooks - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Flex ANALYSIS: Brandin Cooks is a compelling fantasy football option this week as the Dallas Cowboys prepare to face the New Orleans Saints. In Week 1, Cooks demonstrated his potential by securing four catches on seven targets for 40 yards and a touchdown. This solid performance […]

Fantasy Football Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 2 Including Marvin Harrison Jr., Rachaad White, Kyren Williams, Xavier Worthy

And just like that, Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season is in the books. Wild fantasy overreactions began pouring in as early as the first quarter of the season opener last Thursday night and did not let up throughout the weekend. While being online this time of year is always entertaining, it is also […]

High-Value Touches and Opportunities - Fantasy Football Underperformers, Overperfomers (Week 2)

Touchdowns can be fluky, but finding which players tend to garner the high-value touches and opportunities can lead to scoring chances. We'll look at the high-value touches and opportunities each week to identify potential over and underperformers. A quick example would be Jamaal Williams with the Lions in 2022 when he led the league in […]

Rhamondre Stevenson - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: Borderline RB1 ANALYSIS: New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson signed a massive contract this offseason and looked to be worth every penny in his 2024 debut. Stevenson racked up 120 rushing yards and one touchdown on 25 attempts and hauled in three catches for six yards. Stevenson is the […]