Julian Hill Set to Start in Week 1

Miami Dolphins tight end Julian Hill is in line to get the start against the Colts after offseason acquisition Darren Waller (hip) was ruled out. Waller's return after a year off has not gone according to plan since he hasn't been able to stay healthy enough to get used to the offense or connect with […]

Patriots Defense Opens Season Against Improved Offense

The New England Patriots defense/special teams opens the 2025 season this Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, who made a concerted effort to improve their offense this offseason. In addition to upgrading at head coach with Pete Carroll, the Raiders made a couple of splashes by drafting running back Ashton Jeanty and acquiring quarterback Geno […]

Austin Hooper Not on the Fantasy Radar for Week 1

New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper had a pleasantly surprising 2024 season, but he's not on the fantasy radar for the team's 2025 season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders. After all, Hooper is still the No. 2 tight end in New England and should continue to operate behind Hunter Henry. There will be […]

Hunter Henry a Borderline Top-12 Tight End for Week 1

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry should be considered as a viable option for your starting lineup in fantasy football. The veteran tight end had arguably the best season of his career last year, setting personal bests with 97 targets, 66 catches, and 674 yards despite sharing some of his volume with Austin Hooper. […]

Kyler Murray Carries Top-10 Upside in Week 1

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is entering his seventh season in the NFL with only one playoff appearance under his belt and a total record of 36-45-1. The two-time Pro Bowler has only led the league in any stat one time, and that was in his rookie year when he led in sacks taken. With […]

Malik Washington Brings Breakout Potential

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Malik Washington is set to start the season as the team's third receiver behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. The second-year receiver could be in for a more involved role in 2025 after catching just 26 passes for 223 yards as a rookie. Washington was Miami's sixth-round pick out of Virginia […]

Kayshon Boutte Not a Primary Option for Week 1

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte is technically listed as a starter on the team's unofficial depth chart, but he's expected to be the WR3 and is unlikely to carve out a significant role above Stefon Diggs, Hunter Henry, or DeMario Douglas. Furthermore, the Patriots could throw the football less now that they have […]

DeMario Douglas Not a Fantasy Starter in Week 1

New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas is not a worthwhile fantasy starter in Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Not only did the Raiders allow the 11th-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers last year, but Douglas is likely headed for a smaller role than last season now that Stefon Diggs has joined the […]

Colts Defense a Middling Option in Week 1

The Indianapolis Colts defense will open the season with a home matchup against the Miami Dolphins. The Colts will look to start fast against a Dolphins offense that is a bit of an unknown in a game with a 46.5-point over/under. The offensive line is a concern for the Dolphins, which could lead to a […]

Jaylen Waddle Starts the Season as a WR3 with Upside

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (undisclosed) missed practices during this training camp, but he was able to play in the preseason and is ready to start the season healthy in Week 1 against the Colts. He spent most of the offseason working as the team's top receiver since Tyreek Hill (wrist, oblique) was dealing […]

Stefon Diggs a Worthy Fantasy Starter in Week 1

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs will make his team debut during Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. The veteran receiver is expected to operate as the Patriots' WR1, providing plenty of support to second-year quarterback Drake Maye. The Raiders sneakily had an above-average pass defense last year, but Diggs should […]

Quinshon Judkins Signs Fully Guaranteed Deal with Cleveland

Rookie running back Quinshon Judkins has signed a fully guaranteed deal with the Cleveland Browns. After being arrested earlier in the offseason on domestic assault charges, Judkins was finally able to agree to a contract with the team that selected him in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. With Judkins signing his deal, […]

Tre'Veyon Henderson Could Need a Big Play in Week 1

New England Patriots rookie running back Tre'Veyon Henderson might need a big play, such as a large run or touchdown, to be a worthwhile fantasy starter in Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders. While Henderson is the franchise running back in New England, the Patriots will likely open the year with him operating as […]

Spencer Shrader a Low-End Option in Week 1

Indianapolis Colts kicker Spencer Shrader will open the year against the Miami Dolphins at home in Week 1. Shrader takes over for Matt Gay, whom the Colts released back in April, with the team indicating that their belief in Shrader was part of the reason they made the move. The Dolphins were generous to opposing […]

Rhamondre Stevenson a Fine RB3 for Season Opener

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson remains a fine RB3/FLEX option for fantasy football heading into Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders. While the writing is on the wall for rookie Tre'Veyon Henderson to eventually take over this backfield from Stevenson, the Patriots' unofficial depth chart lists Stevenson as its No. 1 running […]

Tyler Warren a Low-End TE1 in Week 1

Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren will make his NFL debut at home against the Miami Dolphins in Week 1. Warren will draw a decent matchup against a Miami defense that allowed the 11th-most fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends in 2024. The first-round rookie out of Penn State drew rave reviews throughout […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (9/6/2025)

It's a great day for home runs today with some fantastic hitting conditions in multiple parks. So I hope that I can keep up the hot picks that our writing staff has been putting forward, as my colleague Kipp Heistermann nailed another two home run calls in yesterday's article. The strategy for targeting home run […]

Drake Maye Begins Second Season with Favorable Matchup

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye will open his second pro season against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Maye showed several flashes of potential last year, and there's optimism that his accurate passing skills and mobility could make him a fringe top-12 quarterback this year. He definitely has top-12 upside in Week 1 against […]

Tyreek Hill Has No Injury Designation for Week 1

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (oblique/calf) has been limited in training camp and did not play in the preseason. He was diagnosed with an oblique injury in August but was able to put in limited practices all week until returning to a full practice on Friday. Since he doesn't have a designation for Sunday's […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 24 (September 8 - September 14)

The fantasy baseball playoffs are here, and every lineup decision matters more than ever. At this stage of the season, there’s no time to wait on struggling veterans or stash speculative players with uncertain roles. Instead, success comes from finding the hottest bats and most favorable matchups to squeeze out every possible edge. Fortunately, several […]

Adonai Mitchell Not a Strong Fantasy Choice in Week 1

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Adonai Mitchell will open the 2025 season with a home matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Mitchell finds himself buried on the team's depth chart behind Josh Downs, Michael Pittman Jr., and Alec Pierce to open the year. The wideout showed some flashes in his rookie season last year, but he is […]

Joey Slye a Low-End Streamer for Week 1

Tennessee Titans kicker Joey Slye should generate some interest as a low-end fantasy streamer ahead of his Week 1 matchup with the Denver Broncos. While Denver has a good defense, Slye stands to benefit because the Titans' offense could be more likely to stall out in scoring position, leading to field goal opportunities. Additionally, the […]

Keenan Allen Looks Like Former Self in Chargers Return

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen dominated in his return to his former club on Friday evening during their victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Allen saw a team-high 10 targets and was able to bring in seven of them for 68 yards and a touchdown. Despite entering his age-33 campaign, Allen was able […]

Alec Pierce a Low-End Option in Week 1

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce will open the 2025 season with a home matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Pierce missed some time over the preseason with a groin injury, but he is off the injury report and ready to roll for Week 1. The speedy wideout will operate as the team's WR3 behind Josh […]

Titans Defense Not a Viable Option in Week 1

The Tennessee Titans defense should be avoided ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Denver Broncos. Tennessee didn't make many additions on the defensive side of the ball over the offseason, and they're relatively ill-prepared to face off against a Broncos offense that exceeded expectations last year. Denver has a young star at its […]

Josh Downs a WR3/Flex in Week 1

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs will host the Miami Dolphins to kick off the 2025 NFL season in Week 1. Downs dealt with a hamstring injury for much of August, but he is off the injury report and ready to go on Sunday. The veteran receiver will take on a Dolphins secondary that is […]

Chig Okonkwo Has Deep-League Appeal in Week 1

Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo could carve out a fantasy-relevant role during Week 1 against the Denver Broncos. While the Broncos have a strong defense and could strategize to rattle rookie quarterback Cameron Ward, Okonkwo is in a favorable position as a tight end, because he should serve as a short- to medium-yardage security […]

Ollie Gordon II Lined Up for Primary Backup Role

Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II is set to be the primary backup for the team when they open the season on Sunday afternoon against the Colts. Gordon had a strong preseason with 126 rushing yards and a touchdown, along with three catches for 48 receiving yards over his three preseason games. Gordon was […]

Elic Ayomanor Faces Broncos in NFL Debut

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Elic Ayomanor is set to make his NFL debut against the Denver Broncos on Sunday afternoon. The rookie out of Stanford projects to operate as the team's No. 3 receiver behind Calvin Ridley and Tyler Lockett. On one hand, Ayomanor could see a bump in opportunities if Ridley is smothered by […]

Kareem Hunt Inefficient in Friday's Loss

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt was inefficient during their loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday evening. Hunt ran the ball five times for a mere 16 yards, averaging a low 3.2 yards per carry. Through the air, Hunt was able to bring in two of his three targets for 10 yards. […]