5 Fantasy Football Bold Predictions - Frank Ammirante's 2025 Picks

It's time to bring you my favorite column of the year: bold predictions. These are ceiling outcomes of some of my favorite picks in 2025 fantasy football drafts. I'm above consensus on each of the players featured in this article. On this page, you'll find one quarterback, three wide receivers, and one tight end. Read […]

Chargers Re-Sign Jalen Reagor, Nyheim Hines to Practice Squad

The Los Angeles Chargers re-signed wide receiver Jalen Reagor and running back Nyheim Miller-Hines to their practice squad on Wednesday, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Reagor and Miller-Hines will return to the Bolts to provide depth entering the 2025 regular season at their respective positions. Even if they are both brought up to […]

Second-Year Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates - Sophomores With Upside

The 2025 NFL regular season is quick approaching. Fantasy football leagues will be drafting daily, and managers will be starting their push for a fantasy championship with their draft prep. One of the best things you can do in a fantasy football draft is identify second-year players who are poised to take a developmental step. […]

Alex Call Out With Back Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Alex Call (back) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Cincinnati Reds due to a lower-back injury, according to manager Dave Roberts. Call has really only been starting for a loaded Dodgers team when they face a left-handed pitcher like on Wednesday night versus Nick […]

Freddie Freeman Out Wednesday With Neck Stinger

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (neck) is dealing with a stinger and is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Cincinnati Reds, according to manager Dave Roberts. However, with an off day coming on Thursday, the plan is for Freeman to be back in the lineup for Friday's […]

Victor Caratini in the Concussion Protocol

Houston Astros catcher Victor Caratini (concussion) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the visiting Colorado Rockies and is in the league's concussion protocol, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. With Yainer Diaz (hand) also missing another day due to an injury, the Astros called up backstop Cesar Salazar, who will […]

Fantasy Football League-Winners: 5 Dark-Horse Overall TE1 Contenders

2025 feels like the deepest the tight-end position has been in years. Not only do we still have dependable veterans who remain fantasy viable, but an influx of youth at the position over the last three seasons has made the position deep in fantasy football. It is perfectly acceptable to use an early draft pick […]

Jose Berrios Pushed Back to Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios won't make his scheduled start against the Milwaukee Brewers this weekend. Instead, Shane Bieber, Kevin Gausman, and Max Scherzer will pitch this weekend. Berrios doesn't appear to be dealing with an injury, but the Jays want to be cautious down the stretch. The right-hander has already thrown over […]

Ravens Expect Isaiah Likely "Back in the Early Part of the Season"

Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said that "we expect him back in the early part of the season," when asked about the timetable for injured tight end Isaiah Likely (foot). Likely was not placed on short-term Injured Reserve on Tuesday despite suffering a small fracture in his foot early in training camp in late […]

Yainer Diaz Absent Again on Wednesday

Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz (hand) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Diaz was hit by a pitch on the left wrist during Sunday's game. He has been sidelined since then, but is available to come off the bench as a pinch-hitter. Fellow catcher Victor Caratini (head) […]

Aaron Ashby to Serve as Opener, Erick Fedde to Follow on Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Aaron Ashby is scheduled to take the mound as the opener for Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The southpaw will make an emergency start with Quinn Priester (wrist) being pushed back to Saturday. Ashby figures to only throw an inning or two considering he pitched during Monday's contest. Newly signed Erick […]

Late-Round Fliers: Fantasy Football Upside Draft Picks for RB, WR, TE (2025)

This premium article is part of our 2025 Fantasy Football Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Fantasy football drafters rightfully pay the most attention […]

Colts Don't Plan on Trading Anthony Richardson Sr.

The Indianapolis Colts do not have any current plans to trade quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr., who lost out on the starting QB job to enter the 2025 season. "We're not trading him," general manager Chris Ballard said on Wednesday. Richardson, the former fourth overall pick out of Florida in the 2023 draft, is at a […]

Quinn Priester Pushed Back to Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Quinn Priester (wrist) was scratched from his scheduled start on Wednesday. According to Brewers manager Pat Murphy, Priester is being pushed back to Saturday due to a wrist issue. It doesn't sound like something that is going to require a trip to the injured list. Instead, the Brewers will opt to […]

Colson Montgomery Sitting Out on Wednesday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery (side) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Montgomery has been playing through some left side discomfort, so he'll get the day off here. He underwent imaging, but it didn't reveal anything significant. That being said, fantasy managers should consider Montgomery […]

Marvin Mims Jr. Leaves Practice With Groin Injury

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (groin) left practice on Wedneday with a groin injury, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Broncos are still evaluating him, but the team is "not overly concerned." It's not serious, but it still raises questions about whether Mims will be ready for the Week 1 regular-season opener […]

Alejandro Kirk Avoids Major Injury, Remains Out on Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (hand) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Kirk underwent X-rays on his hand after getting hit by a foul tip during Tuesday's game. Luckily, the X-rays came back negative, so Kirk appears to have avoided major injury. The Jays are going […]

Matt Donnelly's Fantasy Football "All-Value" Team: 8 Must-Have Draft Targets (2025)

With the Hall of Fame Game now behind us, NFL football officially begins for the other 30 teams and the millions upon millions of fantasy football enthusiasts. As we enter peak draft season, it's crucial to identify and target some of the more underrated players, finding their values that others often overlook. Often, we see […]

Mark Andrews Returns to Practice

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (undisclosed) returned to practice on Monday, according to The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec. Andrews missed Monday's practice with an undisclosed issue, but the fact that he is back on the field a day later suggests it was very minor. Even though Andrews had a costly fumble and dropped pass in […]

Khalil Shakir Returns to Practice on Wednesday

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir (ankle) returned to practice on Monday for the first time since suffering a right high-ankle sprain in early August, according to Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News. Shakir was most likely limited on Wednesday, but the fact that he's back on the field this week bodes well for his […]

4 Undervalued Fantasy Football Running Backs: Adam's Must-Draft RB Sleepers

More and more, fantasy managers are utilizing the "zero-RB" strategy in their draft rooms. This can be an effective strategy, especially in PPR leagues. But it means we need to nail our later-round running backs. This article highlights four undervalued running backs to draft in 2025. Even if you're not using the "zero-RB" strategy, these […]

Jordan Love Back to Full Practice

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that quarterback Jordan Love (thumb) would be a full participant in practice on Monday. Love had surgery to fix a ligament in his left (non-throwing) thumb after the first preseason game and was held out of the final two preseason contests as a result. The 26-year-old is […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire Rankings (2025) - Ollie Gordon, Joshua Palmer, Romeo Doubs, Woody Marks, Luther Burden, Chris Rodriguez, Dont'e Thornton, more

The 2025 fantasy football season is almost here RotoBallers! It's an exciting time, and after your drafts are completed it's always time to check the waiver wire for pickups. Below you'll find our first waiver wire article of the season -- our Week 1 fantasy football waiver wire rankings for 2025 to help guide you […]

PPR Fantasy Football Sleepers List - Nick Mariano's Draft Values for RB, WR, TE (2025)

This premium article is part of our 2025 Fantasy Football Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Before we begin, let's all get on the […]

4 Fantasy Football Tight End Sleepers: Undervalued ADP Value Picks for 2025

Most agree there are three elite tight ends in fantasy football this season. Brock Bowers, Trey McBride, and George Kittle are all deserving of an early-round pick, but what happens after that? According to Yahoo's average draft position (ADP), only four tight ends go between picks 40 and 80. That's Sam LaPorta, T.J. Hockenson, Mark […]

Thunder Dan's Fantasy Football Rookie Wide Receiver Draft Targets: 5 Potential League-Winners (2025)

If there is one position in the NFL where rookies can often make a big impact in year one, it's at wide receiver. This year’s rookie class is loaded with talented players, but there are several who stand out as solid options for fantasy managers looking to find value and upside. Whether you’re hunting for […]

Week 1 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2025 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our first weekly defensive rankings article. Every week of the fantasy football season, this article will contain the best and worst defensive options. Each defense will be ranked No. 1 through No. 32 every week until the end of the fantasy football season. This will be your go-to stop for all defensive […]

Identifying WR2 Fantasy Football Breakouts: Build-A-Breakout Workshop

With just mere days until the NFL kickoff, there's no turning back now. Welcome back for the fifth installation of my RotoBaller breakout series -- it's been such a blast, and I'm shaping my personal plan while we're at it. By now, we've all but solved this puzzle, now sitting on the verge of fantasy […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Sleepers for ZeroRB Builds: Middle-Round Draft Values (2025)

For years, Zero RB has been a favorite and highly effective draft strategy for many fantasy football gamers. This approach works best in full PPR leagues, where you can start up to four wide receivers in your starting lineup. The idea is that you lean away from the fragility of the running back position and […]