Dalvin Cook To Get Bulk Of Touches As Jets Ease In Breece Hall

New York Jets running back Dalvin Cook is expected to handle the bulk of the workload as Breece Hall (knee) is eased back in following last season's ACL tear, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Hall should see some snaps, but Rapoport's claim that the Jets will "play it safe" with their young back indicates […]

Tai Tuivasa Suffers Another Stoppage Loss At UFC 293

Tai Tuivasa is now on a three-fight losing streak after suffering a second-round submission loss to Alexander Volkov at UFC 293. Tuivasa entered the fight coming off back-to-back knockout losses to Sergei Pavlovich and Ciryl Gane, and he was a sizeable underdog against the Russian. The size of Volkov proved to be hard for Tuivasa […]

WNBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks (9/10/23): WNBA DFS Advice for DraftKings, FanDuel

We've made it to the final day of the WNBA season. And while the eight playoff spots are set, there's still seeding to play for. Only three teams—Connecticut, Dallas, Chicago—have their seed clinched heading into the final game of the 2023 season. If you're looking for WNBA daily fantasy picks and some betting advice this […]

Jonathan Mingo (WR, CAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Adam Thielen is washed. D.J. Chark (hamstring) is out. Terrace Marshall has face-planted for two years running. Hayden Hurst is a journeyman tight end who has never done much of anything. Jonathan Mingo is a high second-round pick who has run with the […]

Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren To Split Carries Sunday

Pittsburgh Steelers running backs Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren are expected to split carries against the San Francisco 49ers, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. While Harris will draw the start and handle plenty of first- and second-down opportunities, Warren will play third downs while also earning snaps on some first and second downs. Fantasy managers […]

Alexander Volkov Gets Submission Win At UFC 293

Alexander Volkov picked up a second-round submission over Tai Tuivasa in the co-main event of UFC 293 in Australia. In the first round, Volkov outstruck Tuivasa 53-to-16 and even dropped the Aussie in the opening round. In the second frame, Volkov continued to piece up Tuivasa and after the two went to the ground, the […]

Jayden Reed (WR, GB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 11% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Reed earned a starting nod this offseason after being selected in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft. That said, he already had fantasy football value as the slot receiver to new franchise quarterback Jordan Love. Now that Christian Watson (hamstring) is […]

Updated Week 1 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Cam Akers, Raheem Mostert, Chris Olave, DeAndre Hopkins, Tyler Higbee, more

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Thursday's game between the Lions and Chiefs is in the books, and we are here to help with our NFL team's updated Week 1 fantasy football PPR rankings for fantasy football as of September 10th. Let's see where key players like Josh Jacobs, Dalvin Cook, Cam Akers, Breece Hall, Calvin Ridley, Chris […]

Updated Week 1 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: Darren Waller, Tyler Higbee, Jake Ferguson, Luke Musgrave, more

Week 1 is finally here RotoBaller, and we couldn't be more excited to help you win big! We are back with our fantasy football rankings and articles to help you win your league! Below, you'll see our NFL team's updated Week 1 fantasy football tight end rankings as of September 10th. Kansas City Chiefs star tight end […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Week 1 Include Isaiah Likely, Geno Smith, Brian Robinson Jr.

Every week, I share some of my favored players to go with when dealing with challenging lineup decisions. These choices are based on my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller NFL Premium Pass. Enter promo code KING at checkout for a discount and get access to my ranks in all formats, plus a […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 1 Matchup Analysis

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 1 matchup analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. After a long offseason, football is officially back! There are a number of marquee matchups to kick things off. Plus, we'll finally get some answers to many of the hot topics such as backfield battles, ascending players, new […]

Wide Receiver Matchups to Target in Week 1: Tyreek Hill, Calvin Ridley, Mike Evans, Drake London, Marvin Mims Jr.

Week 1 of the NFL season is finally here, and with it, a fresh start to your fantasy leagues and DFS bankroll. With the amount of data out there today, finding an edge in weekly and season-long contests is becoming incredibly difficult. One of the best ways to gain an edge in fantasy and DFS […]

Fantasy Football Week 1 Busts? Players Who May Disappoint: Daniel Jones, Najee Harris, Breece Hall, Kyle Pitts, more

The gap between fantasy football drafts and opening night kickoff is similar to the time between Christmas and New Year's Eve. You're coming off of that holiday high but the next big event is just a handful of days away. Like any holiday, you'll need to make your plans in advance. That's where fantasy managers […]

Juwan Johnson (TE, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 53% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Juwan Johnson is coming off of a career year in which he hauled in 42 receptions for 508 yards and a team-leading seven touchdowns. Johnson faces more target competition in Week 1 with the return of a healthy Michael Thomas, but still poses as […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 1 - Sam Howell, Gerald Everett, Gus Edwards, Jalin Hyatt and more!

It’s back! The long wait is over and fantasy football is here.  Every week I will be writing about the top pivot options to help replace any injured or bye week players. In Week 1 hopefully, your lineup is mostly set but if you need a backup option, I got you.  This week we do […]

WR/CB Matchups to Target and Downgrade - Week 1 (2023)

The 2023 NFL season is finally here, and I'm excited to share the completely free fantasy football WR/CB Matchup Chart for the fourth straight year! During the past three seasons, I have tweaked my process to make the chart more user-friendly and predictive, but NFL teams are moving receivers around more than ever in today's […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 1) - Targets and Avoids

Welcome back RotoBallers to our NFL Survivor Pool Picks for Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season! Football is back, and the options are endless -- there are so many different pools, fantasy leagues, weekly bets, and future bets that it's hard to decide what to do. But survivor pools are the oldest and simplest […]

NFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 1) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pickem Contests

Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season is finally here! The defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will host the Detroit Lions on Thursday night to kick off the new campaign on September 7. Each week of the NFL season, I’ll share my picks for each game, and rank the selections for those who […]

Bold Predictions for Fantasy Football Week 1: Sam Howell, J.K. Dobbins, Aaron Jones, Michael Thomas, Tyler Higbee

Week 1 is here, and I have my first edition of fantasy football bold predictions. This week’s list of bold predictions will include Sam Howell, J.K. Dobbins, Aaron Jones, Michael Thomas, and Tyler Higbee. Every week, I will provide some fun and bold fantasy football predictions. While these bold predictions aren’t the most likely outcomes, […]

Booms and Busts - Fantasy Football Starts and Sits for Week 1 Lineups

Welcome to the highly anticipated kickoff of the fantasy football season, where every draft pick and strategic move culminates in the excitement of Week 1. It's the moment we've all been waiting for, and now it's time to make those critical decisions about who to start and who to sit on your fantasy roster. In […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 1 (Sunday Morning Updates): Mark Andrews, Jerry Jeudy, Darren Waller, Romeo Doubs, George Kittle, and more

Fantasy managers have been forced to be on their toes as the 2023 NFL season gets underway, as players across the league have been dealing with a high number of injuries ahead of Week 1. Our injury updates and reports for Week 1 as of Sunday, September 10, 2023, will give you the latest updates […]

Jake Ferguson (TE, DAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 35% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After the departure of veteran tight end Dalton Schultz, Jake Ferguson slots in as Dak Prescott's primary receiving tight end in 2023. Ferguson had a limited role as a rookie, posting 19 receptions for 174 yards and two touchdowns. However, he's immediately […]

Week 1 Main Slate - DraftKings NFL DFS Picks (2023): Justin Herbert, Aaron Jones, Justin Jefferson, Tyler Higbee, and more

Hi there, RotoBallers, and welcome back to our weekly DraftKings NFL DFS article! If you read this article last year then you know what we're about here, but if you are a new reader, let me quickly summarize our goals with this article. We'll spend each week discussing a few NFL DFS plays at each […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 1 - Daily Fantasy Football Targets Include Trevor Lawrence, Austin Ekeler, Ja'Marr Chase, Nick Chubb, Cam Akers

It feels like forever since the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII. But after months of waiting, Week 1 is finally here. Things will certainly look and feel different this season. Tom Brady finally hung up his cleats, seemingly for good this time, while another future Hall of Fame quarterback, […]

De'Von Achane Not Expected To Play Sunday

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (shoulder) is not expected to play in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. While Achane was removed from the injury report on Friday, the rookie is expected to be inactive due to "rust" accrued while missing a portion of his first training […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups - After The Draft Free Agent Adds for RB, WR, TE, QB

Fantasy drafts might be in the books and you might feel stuck in a bit of a purgatory state until Week 1, but we can still be making upgrades to our roster. A lot of the time, players fall through the cracks, especially if you drafted 1-2 weeks ago. Fantasy managers should never be satisfied […]

Mikal Bridges' Late Heroics Not Enough For Team USA Versus Canada

Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges came up with a miraculous four-point play in Team USA's bronze medal battle against Canada at the World Cup. With mere seconds left in regulation, Bridges made one free throw and intentionally missed the second, grabbed the rebound, and sent the game to overtime with a turnaround corner triple. Unfortunately […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include: Jaylen Warren, Tank Bigsby, Marvin Mims Jr., Noah Gray, more

Week 1 is officially here! Welcome RotoBallers, to our first article for waiver wire pickups! Now that most fantasy drafts are over, it's time to scour the waiver wire for potential pickups to help bolster your roster. Let's see where players such as Jaylen Warren, Tank Bigsby, Marvin Mims Jr., De'Von Achane, and Noah Gray […]

Isaiah Likely (TE, BAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Isaiah Likely looks like he will operate as Lamar Jackson's No. 1 tight end in the Week 1 game against the Houston Texans. Mark Andrews (quad) is not expected to play, meaning Likely will enter the fantasy radar as the 2023 NFL season kicks off. The […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Caps Off World Cup With Big Double-Double

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded a 30-point double-double in the bronze medal game at the World Cup against Team USA, helping Canada earn its first-ever medal in the competition. The Thunder star scored 31 points on 11-for-20 shooting and dished out 12 assists in a 127-118 overtime victory. He also had six rebounds […]