Chris Godwin Has WR2 Appeal

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin put together his first-ever 100-plus reception season in 2022. The 27-year-old has developed tremendously since entering the league in 2017. Godwin and Mike Evans have become a dynamic duo in Tampa Bay over the last few seasons. However, it remains to be seen how that duo will play […]

Jalen Hurts A Top Tier Option In Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will open the regular season on the road against the New England Patriots this Sunday. The 25-year-old finished as the QB1 in fantasy points scored per game last season and has a solid matchup in Week 1 of 2023. New England was middle of the pack regarding points allowed to […]

Steelers DST Offers Upside In Week 1

The Pittsburgh Steelers will open the 2023 campaign with a home matchup against a San Francisco 49ers offense that averaged over 26 points per game last season. Pittsburgh's defense was solid at home last year, limiting opponents to just over 18 points per contest while recording 1.5 takeaways and 2.4 sacks. The Steelers were extremely […]

Mike Evans Has WR3 Value For Opener

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans appears to be healthy heading into the Week 1 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. The 30-year-old was dealing with a groin injury, but appears to have put that behind him. The superstar wideout is heading into the final year of his contract with no extension in sight. That […]

Rachaad White Has RB2 Upside

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White appears to have claimed the lead back role on this offense. The 24-year-old is coming off a rookie season where he rushed for 481 yards, while also hauling in 50 receptions for an additional 290 yards through the air in 17 games. He did all that while being […]

Baker Mayfield Has Favorable Matchup In Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is set to make his team debut against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The former No. 1 overall pick has experienced some highs and lows early in his career. The hope is that a change of scenery will help Mayfield get back on track. The good news is that […]

Chris Boswell Not In Fantasy Consideration For Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell will begin his ninth NFL season with a home matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Boswell has been steady for Pittsburgh throughout his career but was unreliable for fantasy purposes in 2022 as the Steelers' offense struggled to put up points. Although Boswell could be worth a look at some […]

Pat Freiermuth A Worthwhile Fantasy Option In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth has been productive through the first two seasons of his career and will look to build on a solid foundation in his third NFL campaign. His first chance to do so will come in a home contest against the San Francisco 49ers, who were stingy against opposing tight ends […]

George Pickens Looking For A Hot Start In Season Opener

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens flashed his potential as a rookie and will be looking to put together a more statistically impressive campaign in 2023. In Week 1, he'll get to take on a San Francisco 49ers defense that allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing wideouts last season. Pickens will compete for looks […]

Trey Murphy III Out At least 10 Weeks

New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (knee) underwent a partial meniscectomy and a biologic injection on Thursday. He's expected to resume basketball activities in 10-to-12 weeks. The 23-year-old, who suffered a left knee injury while training, averaged a career-high 14.5 points and 3.6 rebounds in 79 games last season. He also shot a potent […]

Diontae Johnson A Solid PPR Option In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson once again proved to be a target hog in 2022, but disappointed for fantasy purposes as he failed to find the end zone a single time. His first opportunity to bounce back in 2023 will come at home against the San Francisco 49ers. Although San Francisco's defense limited quarterback […]

Najee Harris Could Struggle In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris got off to a slow start in 2022 but will hope to carry the success he found late in the season into the 2023 campaign. Unfortunately, he could have a difficult time doing so in a home matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, who allowed the fewest fantasy points […]

Panthers Defense A Solid Play In Week 1

The Carolina Panthers defense draws a good matchup on the road against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. The Falcons only allowed the 22nd-most fantasy points per game to fantasy defenses in 2022 but they are not expected to be an explosive offense in 2023. This game has a very low 39.5-point over/under and could […]

Kenny Pickett Draws Tough Matchup In Season Opener

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett will open his second professional season in a Week 1 home matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Pickett showed signs of great improvement throughout the preseason but will have his work cut out for him against a stout 49ers defense that allowed the ninth-fewest fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks in […]

Eddy Pineiro A Low-End Option In Week 1

Carolina Panthers kicker Eddy Pineiro will take on the Atlanta Falcons on the road in Week 1. Pineiro is embarking upon his second season in Carolina after missing just two of 43 field goals in 2022. The Falcons were generous to fantasy kickers last season, allowing the ninth-most fantasy points per game to the position. […]

Hayden Hurst A TE2 For Season Opener

Carolina Panthers tight end Hayden Hurst will take on the Atlanta Falcons on the road in Week 1. Hurst is making his debut for the Panthers after spending the 2022 season with the Cincinnati Bengals. The veteran tight end draws a great matchup as the Atlanta defense allowed the third-most fantasy points per game to […]

Chris Jones Could Hold Out Until Week 8

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones did not suit up for Thursday's regular season opener against the Detroit Lions. It appears the 29-year-old is willing to sit out until Week 8, assuming the two sides aren't able to reach a contract extension. Jones was seen sitting in a box at Arrowhead Stadium during Thursday's […]

Adam Thielen A WR5 In Week 1

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen (ankle) got in a limited practice on Wednesday but was downgraded to a DNP on Thursday. Thielen's ability to practice on Friday will be a good indication as to his availability for his team's Week 1 road matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. If Thielen suits up, he will face […]

Kenneth Walker III Limited On Thursday

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (groin) was listed as limited during Thursday's practice. This shouldn't be too shocking considering this groin issue has been lingering with Walker for weeks now. Possibly, the Seahawks are playing it safe and limiting Walker's reps ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. It's […]

Jonathan Mingo A WR5 In Week 1

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jonathan Mingo will make his NFL debut on the road against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. Mingo, a second-round pick in the 2023 draft, will be relied upon by the Panthers to give rookie quarterback Bryce Young a downfield target in what they hope is a revamped passing attack. Mingo […]

Miles Sanders A Strong Play In Week 1

Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders will head on the road to take on the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. Sanders, who will be making his debut for the Panthers, finds himself in a decent matchup against a Falcons defense that allowed the 16th-most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs in 2022. The […]

Joe Burrow Becomes Highest-Paid Player

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has agreed to a massive extension with the organization on Thursday. The 26-year-old has signed a five-year, $275 million extension that keeps him locked up through 2028. This deal includes a record-breaking $219 million guaranteed, making Burrow the highest paid player in the league. The 26-year-old is already one of […]

Bryce Young A QB3 In Week 1

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young will make his NFL debut against the Atlanta Falcons on the road in Week 1. Young pulls a decent matchup for the first game of his NFL career as the Falcons allowed the 13th-most fantasy points per game to enemy signal-callers in 2022. Rookie quarterbacks traditionally don't perform at a […]

Ka'imi Fairbairn Looks To Build Off Solid 2022 Season

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn was as consistent as any kicker last year. He made 29-of-31 field goals and went 6-for-6 on 50-plus yard attempts in 2022. Fairbairn also went a perfect 24-of-24 on extra points. However, the struggles of Houston's offense hurt the kicker's fantasy value. He finished as the K15 in 2022. With […]

Texans Defense Not A Strong Option In Week 1

The Houston Texans' defense was better than people expected in fantasy in 2022. They finished 19th overall and had at least seven fantasy points in seven straight games to end the season. With Houston selecting Will Anderson Jr. third overall in the 2023 NFL Draft and signing former San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans […]

Browns Defense In A Tough Spot In Season Opener

The Cleveland Browns defense will kick off the 2023 season with a home matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals represent a tough matchup for fantasy defenses as they allowed just the 23rd-most fantasy points per game to the position in 2022. The Browns should be better on defense under the watch of new defensive […]

Dalton Schultz Could Provide Value In Week 1

Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz will make his team debut in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens. After spending his first five years with the Dallas Cowboys, Schultz found a new home in Houston this offseason. The tight end will look to develop a strong connection with rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud right away in […]

Robert Woods Looks To Make Impact With New Team

Houston Texans wide receiver Robert Woods signed a one-year deal with the team this offseason and will make his season debut with them on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. After spending his 2022 campaign with the Tennessee Titans, Woods will look to be rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud's security blanket in the passing game. He was […]

Chiefs vs. Lions Betting Picks - Free NFL Best Bets, Odds, Predictions for Week 1

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs, another article in our weekly series of free NFL betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free NFL betting breakdown article is for Thursday, September 7th, 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Nico Collins Looks To Emerge As Top WR In Week 1

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins has supposedly developed a strong connection with rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud this offseason. That will be put to the test in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens. The good news for Collins is that Baltimore might be without top cornerback Marlon Humphrey. So he should have better opportunities on […]