Amari Cooper Undervalued Heading Into Week 1

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper is undervalued by most fantasy football players heading into a Week 1 matchup against the Tampa Bay Bucs. Before Dak Prescott was out for the season, Cooper was the overall WR13 even with CeeDee Lamb playing at a high level alongside him. In what should be a greatly improved […]

Darnell Mooney Gets Stiff Matchup

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney will have a tough Week 1 test against the Rams on Sunday Night Football. The second-year receiver is hoping to have a breakout campaign but posting starter's-worthy fantasy numbers Week 1 could be daunting. The Rams allowed the fewest fantasy points to opposing receivers last season and only two […]

Allen Robinson II Gets Rough Week 1 Matchup

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II will go up against a Rams defense that allowed the fewest fantasy points to opposing receivers last season. Robinson is the clear-cut WR1 in the offense and a top-12 play most weeks. But production could be hard to come by out of the gate against a Rams secondary […]

Is Andy Dalton Worth The Week 1 Gamble?

Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton will have the daunting task of starting his Bears career against the Rams on Sunday Night Football in Week 1. After much hand-wringing by the Bears fan base, the coaching staff is sticking with Dalton as the starter while tantalizing rookie Justin Fields waits in the wings. Now Dalton will […]

CeeDee Lamb Could Be The Best Cowboys Receiver In Week 1

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb could have a big start to the season in a Week 1 matchup against the Tampa Bay Bucs. With Dak Prescott back to lead the offense, the Cowboys passing game is expected to see huge improvements from last season. Lamb played most of his snaps in 2020 from the […]

T.J. Hockenson Gets Stingy Week 1 Matchup

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson will have a tough matchup Week 1 against the 49ers. Reports out of training camp have Hockenson primed for a breakout campaign as details have emerged about his immediate chemistry with new quarterback Jared Goff. But Hockenson being a top tight end in fantasy may be stalled a touch […]

Tony Pollard Not A Safe Option For Week 1

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard is not a great choice for any Week 1 fantasy lineups. Ezekiel Elliott will start and is expected to get most of the work in the Dallas backfield, leaving Pollard around for change-of-pace duties and perhaps occasional third downs. With the Cowboys opening the season against the Tampa Bay […]

Giovani Bernard A Full Participant Tuesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Giovani Bernard (ankle) logged his second consecutive full practice day Tuesday. Bernard was dealing with a minor high-ankle sprain but certainly seems like a full go for Thursday's season-opener against the Cowboys. The veteran halfback could still be a bit limited by the ailment, though he'll likely still have a […]

Can Amon-Ra St. Brown Make Impact Week 1?

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown will officially begin his NFL journey in Week 1 against the 49ers. The rookie receiver has been the star of Lions training camp, earning countless praise for his route-running, professionalism and work ethic. Now it is time to take that praise and transfer it into production on the […]

Ezekiel Elliott Still A Strong Option Despite A Tough Week 1 Opponent

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has a difficult matchup to open up the season, but should still be a solid fantasy option for Week 1 lineups. "Zeke" and the Cowboys face off against the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Bucs, who had the second best defense against opposing running backs last season. Many fantasy […]

Tyrell Williams Hopes To Lead Charge In Week 1

Detroit Lions wide receiver Tyrell Williams will try and establish himself as the WR1 in the Lions offense Week 1 against the 49ers. Williams has had a solid, if uneventful, training camp and will be entrusted to make plays in the passing game right off the bat. He will go up against a 49ers defense […]

Antonio Brown Sits Out Tuesday's Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (knee) did not participate in Tuesday's practice. Brown was listed as having a knee injury, though it's unclear if he tweaked something or if it's a planned maintenance day related to his offseason knee procedure. The Athletic's Greg Auman believes that it's merely a rest day for the […]

Dak Prescott A Great Choice Despite A Tough Week 1 Matchup

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (shoulder) is an excellent fantasy option in Week 1 despite a tough Thursday matchup against the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Bucs. Prescott was dynamic for the short time he was on the field last season, and with Ezekiel Elliott in the backfield along with tons of receiving options running […]

Jared Goff Gets Tough First Test

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff will see a familiar foe in his first game as a Lion when the team takes on the 49ers in Week 1. San Francisco allowed the eighth fewest fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks last season and only three 300-plus passing games to a single passer in 2020. Goff himself has […]

Jamaal Williams Should See Plenty of Week 1 Touches

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams will take on a 49ers defense in Week 1 that allowed the eighth fewest fantasy point to opposing backs last season. Williams came over in the offseason from the Packers to add more punch to the Lions backfield and has enjoyed a solid training camp. With teammate D'Andre Swift […]

D'Andre Swift 'Good To Go' For Week 1

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (groin) is expected to play Sunday against the 49ers. "We got all our guys back," Head coach Campbell said on the "Stoney & Jansen with Heather" show Tuesday morning. "Everybody's getting healthy at the right time and we got them all going, so hopefully we'll be clicking." The good […]

Chris Godwin Limited Tuesday With Quad Injury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (quad) was a limited participant at Tuesday's practice. Godwin is dealing with a quad injury, which is unfortunate timing given that the Buccaneers are slated to take on the Cowboys on Thursday night. The fact that the star receiver was limited lends some hope that he'll be able […]

Lucid's Best Bets - Premium MLB Betting Picks for 9/7/2021

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers, I hope you had a nice long weekend. We have a nice slate of games to pick from this afternoon and tonight. John 'LucidMedia' Brubaker here, filling in for Tommy Bell for the rest of the season. I'm privileged to be able to do this for you guys and am extremely excited […]

Christian McCaffrey A Top Play In Week 1

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey will likely reaffirm his status as a top fantasy performer in his Week 1 matchup against the Jets. McCaffrey missed 13 games last season due to ankle, shoulder, quad injuries, though he still handled an average of 25.3 touches per game in three contests where he was healthy- as […]

Darren Waller Will Draw Baltimore's Attention

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller will have all eyes on him against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1. As the Raiders welcome fans into their new stadium, the Ravens are gearing up for a battle against a top-tier tight end. Waller will be a major focus for the Ravens defense, as they will […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 9/7/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 9/7 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 9/7/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick […]

Mike Williams On Track To Play In Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (hip) is on track to play in the Week 1 matchup against the Washington Football Team. Williams spent most of training camp and preseason on the sidelines with a hip flexor injury. Head coach Brandon Staley said that Williams is on track to play in Week 1, giving […]

Antonio Gibson In For Large Workload Week 1?

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson should be getting a large workload in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers, in what should be a low-scoring affair between two stout defenses. The Chargers allowed the 15th-most rushing yards per game in 2020, so Gibson has a fairly promising outlook for this matchup. Washington's elite […]

Terry McLaurin Faces Tough Matchup In Week 1

Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin will have his work cut out for him in a Week 1 matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers. The return of Derwin James gives the Chargers a huge boost to their secondary after they allowed the ninth-fewest passing yards per game in 2020. McLaurin will likely draw the […]

Jonathan Arauz Homers Again Monday

Boston Red Sox infielder Jonathan Arauz hit his third home run of the season Monday, going 1-for-5 with two runs scored in an 11-10 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Arauz has gotten plenty of playing time filling in for Kike Hernandez and Xander Bogaerts while they've been out with COVID, but he stands to […]

Chris Sale Victimized By Bad Defense

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale only lasted 3 2/3 innings Monday, allowing five runs (one earned) on 10 hits and one walk. He struck out six batters. The Boston defense made three errors in this game, contributing to a high pitch count and abbreviated outing for Sale. Fantasy managers can disregard this outing, […]

Logan Thomas In For Tough Matchup Week 1

Washington Football Team tight end Logan Thomas has a tough matchup in Week 1 as he goes up against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers have a stout defense that allowed the ninth-fewest passing yards per game last season, and that was without Derwin James. The return of their elite safety could mean that Thomas […]

Kyle Finnegan Earns Two-Inning Relief Win

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan earned the win in relief Monday, throwing the eighth and ninth innings in a 4-3 victory over the New York Mets. He allowed one hit and one walk while striking out two batters. He now has five wins on the season, and has allowed a grand total of four […]

Patrick Corbin Scatters 11 Hits Across Seven Innings

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin went seven innings against the New York Mets Monday, allowing three runs on 11 hits and a walk. He struck out four batters and took a no-decision in the contest. This is Corbin's second quality start since July 17, and the volume of hits suggests he was lucky to […]

Abraham Toro Drives In Two Monday

Seattle Mariners infielder Abraham Toro drove in two runs Monday against his former team, the Houston Astros, going 2-for-3 with a double and a walk. Toro has been outstanding in his 37 games in Seattle, slashing .314/.394/.457 in 140 at-bats. He's batting fifth in the lineup on an everyday basis, and he has the ability […]