Waiver Wire Planning A Week Ahead: High-Upside Bench Stashes Before Fantasy Football Week 1

Hey RotoBallers! It's time to look ahead, and plan for waiver wire stashes who may emerge in Week 1 games. Even though we have only had two games so far in Week 1, it is never too early to begin to look at the top options on the waiver wire. It is crucial to get […]

Xavier Hutchinson Expected to Get Starter Snaps in Week 1

Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson is expected to get starter's snaps in the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The former sixth-rounder has impressed under the radar for the Texans going into the 2025 regular season and has an opportunity to make […]

Quinshon Judkins Could be Facing Multi-Game Suspension

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Cleveland Browns rookie second-round running back Quinshon Judkins could be facing a multi-game suspension from the league after dealing with a domestic-violence case this summer. Judkins didn't sign his rookie deal until Saturday because of his off-the-field issues this summer. The Browns were granted a two-game roster exemption for the […]

Zach Charbonnet Expected to Have Larger Role Than Usual in Week 1

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet is expected to get more work on Sunday than he has in previous seasons, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. After plenty of speculation about the roles that Kenneth Walker III and Charbonnet would have this season, it appears that we have some additional clarity heading into the season opener. […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 1? Calvin Ridley, Jameson Williams, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Jerome Ford, Marvin Harrison Jr., Jakobi Meyers, Davante Adams, Zay Flowers, Adam Thielen

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 1 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Calvin Ridley, Jameson Williams, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Jerome Ford, Marvin Harrison Jr., Jakobi Meyers, Davante Adams, Zay Flowers, Adam Thielen. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build […]

Efton Chism III a Healthy Scratch in Week 1

New England Patriots rookie wide receiver Efton Chism III is a healthy inactive for the team's Week 1 regular-season opener on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. Chism had a very strong training camp and preseason for the Patriots despite going undrafted back in April. The 23-year-old is certainly worth stashing for the long term […]

Jimmy Horn Jr. a Healthy Scratch for Week 1

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. (coach's decision) is a healthy scratch for Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Panthers' sixth-round pick was rumored to be an up-and-coming piece in the Carolina offense, with some speculation that he could have an immediate role in Week 1. Instead, his NFL debut will have to […]

Raheem Mostert a Healthy Scratch in Week 1

Las Vegas Raiders running back Raheem Mostert is inactive for Week 1 of the 2025 regular season on Sunday against the New England Patriots. Mostert is healthy heading into the regular-season opener, so this is a bad sign for his potential involvement in the Raiders' backfield this year in his first year with the team. […]

Jaxson Dart Active Over Jameis Winston in Week 1

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is active and will operate as the team's backup for Week 1 against the Washington Commanders. Meanwhile, Jameis Winston is inactive as the team's emergency third quarterback. This depth chart decision from the coaching staff aligns with recent rumors that indicated Dart may have earned the backup job and […]

Nick Chubb to be Texans Bell-Cow Back in Week 1?

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network is reporting that Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb will start in Week 1 on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium and is expected to be the team's bell-cow back with Joe Mixon (foot) on the Non-Football Injury list to begin the season. Chubb reportedly looked really […]

Andrew Thomas, Evan Neal Inactive for Week 1

New York Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas (foot) and right guard Evan Neal (coach's decision) are both inactive for Sunday's season opener against the Washington Commanders. Thomas had been listed as doubtful after logging a limited practice on Friday. James Hudson III will start at left tackle in his absence. Meanwhile, Neal is a former […]

Tyler Goodson Inactive Against Miami

Indianapolis Colts running back Tyler Goodson (elbow) is officially inactive for the Week 1 season opener on Sunday versus the Miami Dolphins. Goodson was limited all week during practices with his elbow injury and was listed as questionable on the final injury report on Friday. It doesn't appear to be a serious ailment for Goodson, […]

Ikem Ekwonu Officially Inactive Against Jaguars

Carolina Panthers left tackle Ikem Ekwonu (illness) is officially inactive for Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 24-year-old has spent several weeks recovering from an appendectomy, and it appears he's not quite ready to return yet. His absence from Week 1 isn't necessarily unexpected, as Ekwonu missed two practices this past week […]

Chris Rodriguez Jr. a Healthy Scratch for Week 1

Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (coach's decision) is a healthy scratch for Sunday's Week 1 contest against the New York Giants. It's no surprise that Washington is only carrying three active running backs on Sunday, but it's a bit stunning to see that Rodriguez is the odd man out. He drew praise from […]

Darnell Mooney Inactive for Week 1

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (shoulder) is officially inactive for Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Atlanta Falcons. He had been listed as questionable after being a limited participant in three consecutive practices. The 27-year-old is looking to build on an impressive 2024 campaign in which he caught 64 passes for 992 yards and […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 1? Emeka Egbuka, TreVeyon Henderson, Travis Hunter, Matthew Golden, Tetairoa McMillan, RJ Harvey, Nick Chubb, Breece Hall, Rome Odunze, Stefon Diggs

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 1 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Emeka Egbuka, TreVeyon Henderson, Travis Hunter, Matthew Golden, Tetairoa McMillan, RJ Harvey, Nick Chubb, Breece Hall, Rome Odunze, Stefon Diggs. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build […]

Jermaine Burton a Healthy Scratch for Week 1

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton is a healthy scratch for the Week 1 season opener on Sunday against the division-rival Cleveland Browns. Burton came down with a knee injury in the preseason finale against the Indianapolis Colts two weeks ago, but he had since returned to full practice and was removed from the final […]

Vita Vea Suiting Up for Season Opener

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea (foot) is officially active for Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Atlanta Falcons. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the right direction after logging a full practice on Friday. The 30-year-old is coming off a Pro Bowl campaign in which he totaled a career-high […]

Christian McCaffrey Will Play in Week 1

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (calf) will play in Sunday's season opener against the Seattle Seahawks, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. McCaffrey had been listed as questionable, and there was genuine concern about his availability after he missed practice on Friday. However, in the end, it appears the star running back will suit […]

Travis Bazzana Logs Two-Homer Game on Saturday at Triple-A

Cleveland Guardians second base prospect Travis Bazzana belted two home runs in a 3-for-5 day at the plate on Saturday for Triple-A Columbus. It was his second three-hit game in his last three games, during which time he's tallied three home runs, five RBI, seven runs scored, and a 2:2 BB:K. The 2024 first-overall draft […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire Stashes - Elic Ayomanor, Isaac TeSlaa, Pat Bryant Fantasy Football Rookie Outlooks

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Elic Ayomanor, Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa, and Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant are three intriguing rookie players that fantasy managers might be considering adding as waiver pickups ahead of Week 1. It can be difficult to predict which rookies, if any, among draft picks in the later rounds, […]

Leodalis De Vries Belts First Double-A Homer in Four-Hit Game

Athletics shortstop prospect Leodalis De Vries went 4-for-5 on Saturday for Double-A Midland, with three singles and a solo home run, his first round-tripper since being promoted to Double-A in mid-August. The Athletics' top-ranked prospect missed a few games at the beginning of this month with a shoulder issue, but in the three games since […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 1? Michael Penix Jr., Cam Ward, Matthew Stafford, Sam Darnold, Russell Wilson, Geno Smith, Russell Wilson, Joe Flacco, Aaron Rodgers, Daniel Jones, Bo Nix

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 1 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Michael Penix Jr., Cam Ward, Matthew Stafford, Sam Darnold, Russell Wilson, Geno Smith, Russell Wilson, Joe Flacco, Aaron Rodgers, Daniel Jones, Bo Nix. But not to worry, we are here to help make these […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 1? Texans DST, Rams DST, Bears DST, Jets DST, Giants DST, 49ers DST, Lions DST, Vikings DST, Packers DST, Patriots DST, Commanders DST, Steelers DST

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 1 fantasy football lineup decisions involve defenses like the Texans DST, Rams DST, Bears DST, Jets DST, Giants DST, 49ers DST, Lions DST, Vikings DST, Packers DST, Patriots DST, Commanders DST, Steelers DST. But not to worry, we are here to […]

Jose Urbina Promoted to High-A Bowling Green

Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Jose Urbina was promoted to High-A Bowling Green on Saturday after a strong season at Single-A Charleston. The Rays' 12th-ranked prospect made 19 starts for the RiverDogs, recording a 2.05 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 96 strikeouts in 92 1/3 innings pitched. It is the highest his K/9 has been thus […]

Samuel Basallo Avoids Serious Injury

Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (hand) was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was lifted in the fifth inning after taking a foul ball off his right hand. Basallo attempted to stay in the game, but had trouble throwing the ball. He underwent X-rays that came […]

Cole Mathis Returns from Injured List, Doubles on Saturday

Chicago Cubs corner infield prospect Cole Mathis (undisclosed) was activated from the seven-day injured list for Single-A Myrtle Beach on Saturday. The Cubs' 17th-ranked prospect had been out since May 13, exiting the game that day prior to his third at-bat with an undisclosed injury. The team gets him back just in time for the […]

Quinshon Judkins Likely to Make NFL Debut in Week 2

Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins, who finally signed his rookie contract on Saturday, is likely to make his NFL debut in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. While Judkins' progression through the normal offseason routine was drastically delayed due to his unsigned contract and an off-the-field legal matter, […]

Spencer Strider Scratched from Sunday's Start

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider has been scratched ahead of his scheduled start against the Seattle Mariners. Instead, Joey Wentz will take the mound for Sunday's contest. The plan is for Strider to be pushed back and start during the upcoming series versus the Chicago Cubs. This doesn't sound like it's injury related, but […]