Robby Anderson Could Enjoy Big Game Against Former Team

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson will look to build off of last year's strong campaign against his former team, the Jets, in Week 1 of the 2021 season. The Panthers agreed to a two-year, $29.5 million extension with Anderson after a career year that saw him place ninth in the league in targets with […]

Blake Jarwin Looking For A Healthy Week 1

Dallas Cowboys tight end Blake Jarwin is hoping for a much better Week 1 than he had last season, when he tore his ACL and was done for the year. This season, even though the Cowboys offense will certainly be better than it was, Jarwin will have to compete with Dalton Schultz, who emerged in […]

A.J. Dillon Will Be Backup Week 1

Green Bay Packers running back A.J. Dillon will serve as the team's backup Week 1 against the Saints. Dillon is looking to fill the shoes of departed teammate Jamaal Williams and rookie Kylin Hill also may be in the mix. The Packers will face a Saints defense that was brutal on opposing runners last season, […]

Aaron Jones Gets Stout Week 1 Matchup

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones will kick off his 2021 season going up against a Saints defense that allowed the fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs last season. Jones signed a long-term extension in the offseason after posting 1,459 all-purpose yards and 11 total touchdowns last season. Now he will face a […]

Michael Gallup Should Have Some Week 1 Value

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup doesn't have the upside of some of his teammates, but should still be a solid lower-end option in a Week 1 matchup against the Tampa Bay Bucs. Gallup was the overall WR29 while Dak Prescott was on the field last season, and he's certainly not being drafted as a […]

Aaron Rodgers A QB1 Call Against Saints

Green Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will kick off his 17th season against the Saints in Week 1. The reigning MVP will take the field after an offseason loaded with controversy, trade demands and uncertainty. But with that all behind him, the 37-year-old will take on a Saints defense that allowed the sixth fewest fantasy points […]

Could Justin Fields See The Field Week 1?

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields will serve as the team's backup Week 1 against the Rams on Sunday Night Football. The Bears coaching staff wants to bring the rookie passer along slowly and will turn to veteran Andy Dalton first to take on a vaunted Rams defense. But there has been rumblings that Fields could […]

Jimmy Graham Will Be Touchdown-Dependent Week 1

Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham will go up against a Rams defense that allowed the ninth fewest fantasy points to opposing tight end's last season. The veteran pass-catcher was a top-12 fantasy tight end last season, catching 50 passes for 456 yards and eight touchdowns. The 34-year-old was a menace in the red zone […]

Is Cole Kmet Ready To Step Up?

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet will be tasked with raising his game to become the team's TE1 this season. The former second-round pick has battled a hamstring injury recently but all accounts have pointed towards Kmet having a strong camp. The Bears will go up against the Rams in Week 1 and Kmet will […]

Miguel Rojas Not Starting On Tuesday

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas (neck/shoulder) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Mets. Rojas was forced to leave Sunday's game with left trapezius soreness, but Marlins manager Don Mattingly said the issue is minor and likely not something that will linger. The Marlins had Monday off, so this […]

D.J. Moore A Solid WR2 Against The Jets

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore has a favorable matchup on tap against the Jets in Week 1. Moore placed inside the top-20 wideouts in targets with 118 last season, totaling 66 catches for 1,193 yards and four touchdowns, along with a career-best 18.1 yards per reception. The 24-year-old looked the part of a target […]

Marquise Goodwin Not Fantasy Viable

Chicago Bears wide receiver Marquise Goodwin will have a tough matchup Week 1 against the Rams. The talented speedster signed in the offseason to bring a dynamic element to a Bears offense that struggled last season. Goodwin is expected to be the WR2/3 on the team but could struggle out of the gate Week 1. […]

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 […]