NFL Survivor Pool Picks: Week 1 Targets and Avoids

Welcome back to our NFL Survivor Pool Picks for Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season! Football is back, and the options are endless -- there are so many different pools, fantasy leagues, weekly bets, and futures bets that it's hard to decide what to do with these choices. But survivor pools are the oldest […]

Running Back (RB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

It's time once again to discuss fantasy football starts and sits. Early on in the season, strange things are certain to occur. What we thought made sense during fantasy football drafts will appear to be fictional. With Week 1 on the horizon, it is time to sift through all the preseason information we gathered, combine […]

Wide Receiver (WR) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

Predicting the unpredictable is the name of the game. Week 1 of last season saw Jayden Reed produce 29.1 fantasy points, Allen Lazard hit 20.9, and even Alec Pierce was a top-6 fantasy wide receiver, manufacturing 18.5 fantasy points. On the flip side, Ja'Marr Chase, Garrett Wilson, and Malik Nabers were all held to under […]

Tight End (TE) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBaller family. The 2025 season is officially here, and so are your weekly starts and sits analysis at each position. The wait is finally over, and we are excited to get back to the weekly grind, breaking each position down and providing the fantasy analysis to help you win your weekly matchups. With […]

Fantasy Football WR Injury Reports: Week 1 Updates For Justin Jefferson, A.J. Brown, Tyreek Hill, Tetairoa McMillan, Stefon Diggs

We're so, so close to the start of the 2025 NFL season. After what seems like an eternity of waiting, the season opener between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys is rapidly approaching, and the first full Sunday slate of games will come just a few days later. Football is a tough sport to play […]

Quarterback Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Top QB Adds for Week 1 Include Trevor Lawrence, Michael Penix Jr., Geno Smith, more

Week 1 of the NFL season is finally here. After spending months strategizing and preparing for the season, it is now time to start the journey towards winning a fantasy championship. The 2025 season hasn’t even started yet, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t scour the waiver wire to try and find ways to […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for NFL RBs: Week 1 Updates for De'Von Achane, Kenneth Walker III, Najee Harris, Jaydon Blue

Below is our fantasy football injuries report for running backs heading into Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season, as of September 3. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 1, including De'Von Achane, Kenneth Walker III, Najee Harris, and Jaydon Blue. As the NFL season kicks […]

NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Quarterbacks for Week 1 Football (2025)

The NFL regular season has arrived, and every starting quarterback across the league is set. We can finally stop projecting quarterback battles and jump into the ever-evolving power rankings. This season, there are no Week 1 quarterbacks who feel flat-out terrible. Everyone has somewhat of a shot to succeed, which is rare in a league […]

Chiefs vs. Chargers Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Friday Night - Patrick Mahomes, Ladd McConkey, Isiah Pacheco, Xavier Worthy, Omarion Hampton, Keenan Allen

Fantasy managers will have to make some tough decisions as it pertains to their lineup to begin the season. That's because there are two divisional games to kick off the 2025-2026 NFL season. The Dallas Cowboys will travel to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles in Thursday's season opener, and the Kansas City Chiefs and […]

Tommy Fleetwood Among Leaders of European Ryder Cup Team

After an emotional run to end the regular season that culminated in a satisfying conclusion with a win at the Tour Championship, Tommy Fleetwood and company are traveling to Bethpage, NY, in an attempt to win the Ryder Cup on U.S. soil. The FedEx Cup winner will have an important role in an already veteran-heavy […]

Byron Buxton Resting Against White Sox

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is resting in Thursday's series finale against the division-rival Chicago White Sox at Target Field. Josh Outman will take over in center field and will bat eighth against White Sox left-handed opener Fraser Ellard. Buxton has been seeing the ball well at the plate, but he'll get a day off […]

Christian Kirk Expected to be Sidelined in Week 1, Could Miss More Time

Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk (hamstring) is dealing with a strained hamstring that is expected to keep him out of the Week 1 season opener on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams and possibly longer, sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter. One source is estimating it could be a two-week injury for Kirk, but the […]

NFL Week 1 Predictions: Picks and Analysis for Every Football Game

Hello, football fans! The wait has been long enough, so I won't bore you with a long, winding introduction. NFL football is back, ladies and gentlemen! We've got football, that's right real, NFL football this week! We kick things off with a Thursday night divisional clash between the Eagles and Cowboys, followed by a Friday […]

Oneil Cruz Steps Out of Lineup Against Southpaw

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz is on the bench to start Thursday's series finale against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers with left-hander Blake Snell on the mound. Alexander Canario will start in center field and will bat seventh. The Pirates continue to shield Cruz from lefties, as this will be the fifth straight game against […]

Brice Turang, Sal Frelick Out Against Lefty

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang and outfielder Sal Frelick are both out of the lineup for Thursday's series finale with Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez on the mound. The Brewers are going with Andruw Monasterio at the keystone and Isaac Collins in right field with Turang and Frelick getting a day off. It's a […]

Will Smith Not in Lineup for Series Finale

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (hand) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale at PNC Park against the Pittsburgh Pirates after taking a pitch off his right hand in Wednesday's loss. Rookie Dalton Rushing will do the catching for left-hander Blake Snell and will bat ninth against Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes. […]

Jordan McAbee's NASCAR Betting Picks: Gateway - Enjoy Illinois 300

The first round of the Playoffs continues this weekend with the Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway (also known as Gateway). This is a relatively new track to the NASCAR circuit, as there have only been three races ran here thus far. Remember, betting lines for NASCAR can move very quickly, and value […]

Quarterback (QB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

The time for talking is done. The 2025 NFL season is here, as the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles get it all started this Thursday. I hope you have all put in your two-week notices with your significant others as football takes center stage until next February. With every new NFL season comes new […]

Tyler Bass Downgraded to DNP on Thursday

Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass (hip) did not practice on Thursday after being listed as a limited practice participant on the first injury report of the year on Wednesday. Bass has been managing a hip injury since late July and missed time in training camp, although he did manage to kick in the preseason finale […]

Isiah Pacheco Says he is on a "Revenge Tour"

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco said he is "on a revenge tour" this year, according to Nate Taylor of ESPN. Pro Bowl defensive tackle Chris Jones said, "Yeah, let's go! (bangs on the table with his right hand). We need him on a revenge tour!" Pacheco's violent running style finally came back to […]

Jordan Mason - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: The 26-year-old inked a two-year contract worth $10.5 million in the offseason with the Minnesota Vikings. Jordan Mason has spent his entire three-year NFL career in San Francisco. Through its first two seasons, Mason ran the ball just 41.5 times per season. However, in […]

Xavier Worthy to be Chiefs Top Wideout in Week 1

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy will take on the Los Angeles Chargers in Sao Paulo for their Week 1 matchup. The 22-year-old had a solid rookie season, coming on strong down the stretch, and should be able to build on that success in his sophomore year. Worthy will be a strong beneficiary of […]

Stacking Dennys NASCAR Podcast - 2025 Gateway - Enjoy Illinois 300

Lead RotoBaller NASCAR analyst Jordan McAbee is joined by co-host Nick Giffen in an all-new episode of Stacking Dennys - one of the top podcasts in the NASCAR betting and DFS industry. Jordan and Nick discuss their DFS strategy and betting picks on the board for the upcoming Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology […]

NFL DFS RB and WR Anchors for Week 1 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. This piece looks at the top running backs or wide receivers to build your cash or tournament lineups around. Most weeks, I will recommend two running backs and two wide receivers who you can use as building blocks, but occasionally, a tight […]

Isiah Pacheco To Be The Lead Back In Week 1

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco will start the season against the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday. The Chiefs will have the first international game of the year in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Pacheco should be considered the most valuable back to roster from Kansas City, but he does have some competition. In his absence […]

Andrew Thomas Not Practicing on Thursday

New York Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas (foot) will not practice on Thursday, according to head coach Brian Daboll. Thomas practiced on Wednesday, but Daboll said Thomas sitting out on Thursday is "part of the team's plan as the left tackle ramps up activity ahead of Week 1" against the division-rival Washington Commanders this Sunday. […]

A.J. Ewing Excelling at Double-A, Hit Streak Now at 12 Games

New York Mets infield/outfield prospect A.J. Ewing delivered his second consecutive three-hit performance on Wednesday for Double-A Binghamton, extending his current hit streak to 12 games for the Rumble Ponies. During that time, he's gone 25-for-53 (.472), and is now slashing .386/.424/.482 at that level with 11 steals in 19 games. After starting out the […]

Christian Gonzalez Still Not Practicing

New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) remains out of practice on Thursday, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. Gonzalez's continued absenc puts his status for the season opener on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders in more doubt. If Gonzalez does not play in Week 1, which is becoming more and more likely, Alex […]

Best Thursday Night Football Bets, Props and Expert Picks - Week 1 TNF Analysis (2025)

Football is finally back. The 2025 NFL season opens with a classic NFC East battle between the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys sit as an 8.5-point road underdog against the Eagles, a week after shocking the sports world by trading superstar edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green […]