Week 1 Defense (DEF) Waiver Wire Streamers - Fantasy Football Defenses to Start

The D/ST position is often simply obligatorily included in fantasy football roster lineups for many leagues, grandfathered in from previous seasons. While many leagues abandon the position altogether, it's not going anywhere in public ESPN and Yahoo leagues, among others, for example. Many fantasy managers are stuck with the prospect of constantly streaming defensive matchups […]

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 […]

Week 1 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Overall Updates Include Kenneth Walker, Tetairoa McMillan, Jerome Ford, RJ Harvey, Stefon Diggs, Breece Hall

Getting a victory to start your championship run in fantasy football is key, so it's time for our Week 1 fantasy football PPR rankings for 2025. Ahead of the rest of the Week 1 fantasy football slate, dive into the rankings below to finalize your lineups and see where key players such as Kenneth Walker, […]

Week 1 Fantasy Football Defense (D/ST) Rankings: Broncos D/ST, Jets D/ST, Cardinals D/ST, Vikings D/ST, Eagles D/ST, Texas D/ST, Patriots D/ST

The moment we have all been waiting for is here. It's time to set those Week 1 fantasy football lineups, and a fantasy defense with a favorable matchup should be the final piece of your winning team. Below, you will see our Week 1 fantasy football defense (D/ST) rankings for 2025. These rankings include all […]

Week 1 Defense (D/ST) Sits and Busts for Fantasy Football

The smell of football is in the air, as we're only hours away from the start of the 2025 NFL season! That means it's time to make Week 1 decisions for our fantasy football rosters... RotoBaller analyst Matt Donnelly drops his D/ST Sits and Busts for Week 1 of the season. There are better options […]

Video: Week 1 Defense (D/ST) Must Starts for Fantasy Football

Kickoff of the 2025 NFL season is just days away, which means it's time to put the finishing touches on your fantasy football rosters! RotoBaller analyst Matt Donnelly drops his MUST START D/ST units for Week 1 of the season. Get these dynamic defenses in your lineups now! Win MORE in 2025 with RotoBaller! Be […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 1? Brandon Aubrey, Jake Elliott, Eagles D/ST Outlooks

The 2025 NFL season is almost here, and it will kick off with a Thursday Night matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles. Of course, both teams have high-powered offenses and maintained most of their offensive roster makeup, with the Cowboys in particular making key additions. Thus, the matchup projects to be highly […]

IDP Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates or Avoids: 6 Defensive Players to Target or Fade (2025)

One of the biggest knocks on IDP fantasy football is that it lacks uniformity. Every league has its own unique quirks, with some starting two linebackers and others starting five. Some treat a sack like a Black Friday flat screen, while others can barely be bothered to acknowledge the play. The result is a landscape […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 3 (Saturday, 8/23/25)

We did it, team, we made it through the three-week slog that is the NFL preseason. Tonight’s four-game slate won’t be nearly as juicy as last night, where we saw multiple starting quarterbacks play into the second quarter. Outside of Miami and possibly Las Vegas for a series or two, we won’t see any team […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 3 (Friday, 8/22/25)

We have reached the penultimate slate of the 2025 NFL preseason, and if last night’s two-game slate is any indication, we are in for a lot of backups and guys fighting for their careers in these four games. Sure, we may get a series or two of Caleb Williams and Patrick Mahomes, but there are […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 3 (Thursday, 8/21/25)

It feels like we just started our 2025 NFL preseason journey, but here we are at the final week before the regular season. There are three days of games this weekend, and I’ll be here with you every step of the way. Tonight features two games, with the Patriots heading to New Jersey to face […]

College Football True Freshmen Breakouts: Top 10 First-Year Stars to Watch in 2025

Last season, freshman wide receivers Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State) and Ryan Williams (Alabama) took the college football world by storm with their electrifying play. Who will be the top true freshmen in 2025? We might not have receivers of the Smith and Williams caliber in this class, but that doesn't mean there aren't a number […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 2 (Sunday, 8/17/25)

Week 2 of the 2025 NFL preseason wraps up with a two-game slate on Sunday and an island game on Monday night. Sunday’s slate, which this article will dive into, is highlighted by the 2025 preseason debut of Caleb Williams in the new-look Chicago Bears offense. Buffalo coach Sean McDermott is being coy about Josh […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 2 (Saturday, 8/16/25)

Saturday brings us two big slates of preseason football, with six games in the early window and five games in the evening. This article will focus on the five-game slate starting at 7 p.m. This slate is highlighted by the preseason debut of Justin Herbert, who has never taken a snap in the summer in […]

Fantasy Football Offense Risers: Sleepers and Draft Targets from Improving Offenses (2025)

Fantasy football, like the game it's meant to emulate, is all about scoring points. Tapping into the right offensive environment at the right time is what leads to guys like 2023 Raheem Mostert or 2024 Baker Mayfield becoming every-week starters after barely being drafted. The trick, of course, is staying ahead of the curve, because […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 2 (Friday, 8/15/25)

Week 1 of the 2025 NFL Preseason is in the books, but never fear, because Week 2 has another four days of games for our enjoyment. Tonight we have a two-game slate, and if this week follows the example set last week, then we can expect some fireworks. The over was hitting regularly last weekend […]

Defense (D/ST) Fantasy Football Rankings - Top 10 Team Defenses for 2025 Drafts

Training camps are heating up, and I've got my top-10 fantasy football defenses (D/ST) you should target for drafts and preparations for the 2025 fantasy football season. When looking at the top fantasy football defenses, fantasy managers need to find defensive squads that will create turnovers, create sacks, and produce on special teams. It also […]

Top Defense (D/ST) Fantasy Football Rankings - Broncos D/ST, Bills D/ST, Steelers D/ST, Vikings D/ST, Texans D/ST, 49ers D/ST, Eagles D/ST, Chargers D/ST

Draft season is upon us. While selecting a Defense (D/ST) can be an afterthought for some, sharp fantasy managers know that planning ahead for Week 1 with a D/ST target can be the difference between opening the season with a win instead of a loss. RotoBaller analyst Matt Donnelly drops his Top 10 Defense (D/ST) […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 1 (Sunday, 8/10/25)

Yesterday saw a massive six-game slate, but today we calm down with only two games on the docket. The Dolphins head to Chicago to take on the Bears in the early game, while the Chargers host the Saints in the later window. This is the first game for all but the Chargers, who played last […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 1 (Saturday, 8/9/25)

After back-to-back nights of three-game slates, tonight we get a much larger six-game slate. With twice as many teams and players to choose from, I’m going to focus my lineup builds on stacks in much the same way I would for a regular NFL Sunday slate. I’m also going to have a much smaller pool […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 1 (Friday, 8/8/25)

We are back at it tonight with our second straight three-game preseason slate. The NFL debut of Shedeur Sanders highlights tonight’s array of games as the Browns head to Carolina to face the Panthers. While Sanders is the primary focus of the media, several offensive players on the Browns should make their way onto your […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 1 (Thursday, 8/7/25)

I know it’s just preseason, but the excitement I feel every year for this week is indescribable. Football is back! Lineup-making is back! DFS is back! Last Thursday’s Hall of Fame game was a nice appetizer, but tonight we come in strong with the first of four straight nights of NFL DFS action, and I […]

Blockbuster Trade Ideas Before Week 1 of the 2025 NFL Season: Terry McLaurin, Jauan Jennings, Kirk Cousins, Micah Parsons, Kyle Pitts

August has arrived, which means teams must trim their rosters down to 53 players this month. To reach the 53-man threshold, all 32 teams will make a series of signings, cuts, reserve list placements, and, last but not least, trades. While the early stage of free agency in March is typically the hottest time for […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Hall of Fame Game (7/31/25)

The long, lonely journey is over. We have finally reached the start of the 2025 NFL season. Tonight marks the first of 49 preseason games over the next four weeks, leading up to the beginning of the regular season on Thursday, September 4, and I plan to be here with you every step of the […]

2025 NFL Schedule Winners and Losers

What was once an event with little fanfare is still an event with little fanfare. But thanks to the constant obsession of corporations with increasing their profits and squeezing revenue out of everything possible, now we have the schedule release becoming some big event. We're at the peak of boredom in the offseason, at the […]

Worst Draft Picks In The First Round of the 2025 NFL Draft

The 2025 NFL Draft is behind us, and now, we get months of silence in the NFL world prior to OTAs starting up later in the summer. The Hall of Fame Game will kick off on July 31, but prior to that, it is full-blown speculation season. Criticism occurs frequently in the NFL. There is […]

Best Seventh-Round NFL Draft Picks Of All Time: 10 Late-Round Studs

The 2025 NFL Draft is moving on to Round 3. It’s always an exciting time of year as the next generation of potential superstars gets to hear their names called in front of millions of fans worldwide. While that is the case for many players, the reality is that many NFL hopefuls won’t be selected […]

6 Bold Predictions For Round 2 Of The 2025 NFL Draft

The first round of the 2025 NFL Draft is in the books. While the first night was full of surprises, the second round could have even more. Last night, several big-name players, including Shedeur Sanders, Mike Green, and Will Johnson, weren't drafted. Will all three get drafted early in the second round later tonight? Let’s […]

6 NFL Draft Fallers And Prospects Who Could Slip Out of Round 1 For 2025

The 2025 NFL Draft is nearly here. The rumor mill is on fire, and we’ve reached the point of the draft cycle where reports suggest 60 players will go in the first round. However, math tells us that only 32 players will get picked on the first night of the NFL Draft. While everyone wants […]

2025 NFL Draft First-Round Team Needs: Picks 1-16

Having an early pick in the NFL Draft and nailing the selection is the best way to pick up a cornerstone of a franchise for many years to come. Whether it's a franchise quarterback, an elite wide receiver, a highly disruptive pass-rusher, or a highly skilled offensive lineman, talented players are coming out of college […]