Tyler Stephenson Back From Injured List on Friday

The Cincinnati Reds announced on Friday that they activated catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb) from the 10-day injured list and optioned catcher Will Banfield to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. The Reds also outrighted right-hander Joe La Sorsa to Louisville. The Reds have not released their starting lineup yet for Friday's series opener against the […]

AJ Barner Not on the Fantasy Radar in Week 1

Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner is not someone worth starting in Week 1. Although Barner appears to be stepping into the No. 1 tight end role in this offense, fantasy managers would be better off waiting to see how the tight end touches are split between Barner and rookie Elijah Arroyo. Barner flashed in […]

Jason Myers a Strong Kicker Option in Week 1

Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers is a solid option at the position in Week 1. Myers has been relatively accurate over his last few seasons in Seattle. He only missed four field goals in 2024. When given the chance, Myers often delivers solid fantasy value. Seattle is facing off with a San Francisco 49ers defense […]

Zach Charbonnet Could Have Flex Value in Week 1

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet will enter the season backing up Kenneth Walker III. However, Charbonnet should have stand-alone fantasy value given how much he has impressed the coaching staff. Charbonnet and the Seahawks draw a solid matchup for running backs in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers allowed the third-most […]

Sam Darnold A Shaky Fantay Option in Week 1

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is not worth starting in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers project to have a solid defense with coordinator Robert Saleh back in the fold, and it remains to be seen if Darnold's breakout season in 2024 was a mirage. However, Darnold's level of play is worth […]

Kenneth Walker III an RB2 With Upside in Week 1

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III will open the season as the starter against the San Francisco 49ers. Walker is coming off a season in which he performed as an RB1 when healthy. Walker's targets were way up, which helped provide him with a solid baseline in fantasy. He draws a solid matchup in […]

Travis Hunter Predicted to See a Heavy Workload

In breaking down his predictions for the 2025 season, Jacksonville Jaguars beat writer John Shipley believes that first-round pick Travis Hunter will play close to 80% of his team's offensive snaps and 60-70% on defense. Hunter's unique talents have been on display throughout his college career, pre-draft process, and training camp. The largest question mark […]

College Football Pick'em Pool Picks: Week 2 (2025) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for ESPN Pick'em Contests

We have a good turnout this year with 65 entries in the RotoBaller Reader's Group. All but two entries got at least half of the picks right, which is why we do the confidence version. Three entries (PAPI PEREZ, WeagleweagleWDE, and chrismiller19) led the way this week with 48 points. That's not bad out of […]

Tory Horton a Player to Watch in Week 1

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton is not on the fantasy radar in Week 1 when Seattle hosts the San Francisco 49ers. However, Horton's usage is one to watch as the 2025 fifth-round pick won the Seahawks' No. 3 wide receiver job this offseason. It may be difficult for a run-heavy team to support fantasy […]

Cooper Kupp on the Flex Radar in Week 1

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp is checking in as a flex option in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers. Kupp is coming off a season with the Rams that began very auspiciously but finished horrendously. Kupp was a clear-cut WR1 over the first half of the season, but he was completely phased out […]

Mets Send Kodai Senga to Triple-A to Get Right

The New York Mets announced on Friday that they optioned right-hander Kodai Senga to Triple-A Syracuse and recalled right-hander Wander Suero to the major-league roster in a corresponding move. The Mets had been debating this move for a while now for the struggling Senga, who had to approve the move. The 32-year-old Japanese hurler has […]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a Solid WR2 in Week 1

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is entering his first season as the unquestioned No. 1 wide receiver in Seattle's offense. Smith-Njigba broke out over the second half of the 2024 season en route to 1,130 receiving yards and six touchdowns. He enters the 2025 season with a new quarterback in Sam Darnold and a […]

Kyle Tucker Remains Out on Friday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (calf) is out of the starting lineup again for Friday's series opener against the visiting Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field. Willi Castro will make the start in right field and will bat sixth against Nationals right-hander Jake Irvin. Tucker was pulled from Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves with calf […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Week 1? Terry McLaurin, Austin Ekeler, James Conner, Tank Bigsby, Chuba Hubbard, Keenan Allen, Tyreek Hill, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jayden Reed, Tee Higgins

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 1 fantasy football lineup decisions are regarding players like Terry McLaurin, Austin Ekeler, James Conner, Tank Bigsby, Chuba Hubbard, Keenan Allen, Tyreek Hill, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jayden Reed, Tee Higgins. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions […]

Tyler Bass Iffy to Kick on Sunday Night

Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass (hip, groin) was fairly reliable over his first five seasons, but his sixth year in the NFL is off to an injury-riddled start. After Bass missed most of training camp and all but one preseason game with pelvic soreness, his status for Week 1 is in question because of hip […]

Bills Defense has Daunting Matchup in Week 1

Although the Buffalo Bills put most of their offseason focus into improving their defense, the group is banged up going into a Week 1 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens' elite offense this Sunday. Injured first-round cornerback Maxwell Hairston (knee) won't play. Fellow corner and ex-Raven Tre'Davious White (groin) is also trending toward sitting out, which […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 1? Jaylen Warren, Jaylen Waddle, Xavier Worthy, David Montgomery, Matthew Golden, Garrett Wilson, DJ Moore, Travis Etienne, Deebo Samuel, Cooper Kupp

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 1 fantasy football lineup decisions are regarding players like Jaylen Warren, Jaylen Waddle, Xavier Worthy, David Montgomery, Matthew Golden, Garrett Wilson, DJ Moore, Travis Etienne, Deebo Samuel, Cooper Kupp. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions […]

Curtis Samuel Set to Begin Second Season With Bills

Wide receiver Curtis Samuel was a top-50 fantasy WR from 2022-23 with the Washington Commanders, but he fell off a cliff in his first year with the Buffalo Bills last season. After dealing with a nagging toe injury and managing just 31 catches, 253 receiving yards, and one touchdown in 14 games, Samuel will open […]

Patriots Rule Out Christian Gonzalez in Week 1

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has ruled out cornerback Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) for the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. Additionally, left tackle Will Campbell (ankle) is questionable. Gonzalez was not able to practice at all this week and could also be […]

Gabe Davis Opening 2025 on Practice Squad Injured List

The Buffalo Bills reunited with veteran wide receiver Gabe Davis (knee) earlier this week, but he'll open the season on the practice squad injured list. Davis is still on the mend from a torn left meniscus he suffered last season as a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Now 26 years old, Davis spent 2020-23 with […]

Joshua Palmer Set for Bills Debut

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Joshua Palmer will make his debut with the team this Sunday after spending the first four years of his career with the Los Angeles Chargers. It won't be an easy Week 1 matchup for Palmer, who will face a sturdy Baltimore Ravens secondary. Although the 25-year-old is coming off his second […]

Dalton Kincaid Entering Potential Rebound Campaign

Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid endured a sophomore slump last season. After amassing 73 catches for 673 yards and two touchdowns over 16 games as a rookie, the former first-rounder posted 44-448-two in 13 contests in 2024. A knee injury hampered Kincaid, who is healthy heading into the new season and will face off […]

Keon Coleman Looking to Carry Strong Summer into Week 1

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (groin) enters his second NFL season as a breakout candidate. The 2024 second-round pick only caught 29 of 57 targets in 13 games last season, but he averaged 19.2 yards per grab and found the end zone four times. Coleman's stock appeared to be on the rise before he […]

Myles Garrett Cleared to Play in Season Opener

Cleveland Browns All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett (hip) returned to practice on Friday and was removed from the final Week 1 injury report, meaning he'll play on Sunday against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals, barring a setback, according to Mark Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Garrett did not practice on Thursday due to his hip […]

Khalil Shakir Opens 2025 as Bills' Most Trusted Receiver

After the departure of Stefon Diggs, Khalil Shakir took over as the Buffalo Bills' No. 1 wide receiver in 2024. The slot standout led the team in catches (76), targets (100), and yards (821) while finishing with four touchdowns over 15 games last year. Shakir is the favorite to serve as quarterback Josh Allen's top […]

James Cook Taking on Elite Run Defense in Opener

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook is coming off a 2024 campaign in which he unexpectedly tied for the NFL lead with 16 rushing touchdowns after tallying just two in the previous season. He also surpassed 1,000 yards on the ground for the second year in a row, but fantasy managers may have to temper […]

Josh Allen Facing a Formidable Foe in Week 1

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is a one-man wrecking crew, but he'll face a stiff test in Sunday's season opener against the Baltimore Ravens. While the reigning MVP tormented his share of opponents in 2024, he didn't post gaudy numbers in two meetings with the Ravens - a Week 4 loss and a divisional-round win. […]

Mekhi Becton Questionable to Play on Friday Due to Illness

Los Angeles Chargers offensive guard Mekhi Becton (illness) has been added to the team's injury report due to an illness and is now questionable to play on Friday in Brazil for the Week 1 divisional clash against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to the team. Becton probably has a decent shot at suiting up, but […]

Tyler Goodson Questionable for Week 1

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said that running back Tyler Goodson (elbow) is questionable for the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, according to Mike Chappell of FOX 59. Goodson was able to put in limited practices this week, so he has a pretty good shot of suiting up this […]