Nathan Peterman Benched Against Bills

Buffalo Bills quarterback Nathan Peterman has been benched in Week 1 against the Ravens. Peterman was downright atrocious. He went 5-for-18 for 24 yards and two interceptions with the team trailing 40-0. Rookie quarterback Josh Allen has entered the game and should start in Week 2. The Bills are a mess, not just at the […]

Robert Griffin III A Healthy Scratch

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Robert Griffin III is inactive for Week 1 against the Bills. The Ravens have some packages in place for rookie Lamar Jackson as the backup to Joe Flacco. While Jackson's athletic abilities are intriguing, he won't be on the field enough to warrant fantasy consideration. Jackson is mainly a dynasty stash for […]

Kyle Lauletta Inactive In Week 1

New York Giants rookie quarterback Kyle Lauletta is inactive in Week 1 against the Jaguars. The Giants chose to go with Alex Tanney over the rookie in the season opener as Eli Manning's backup. That could change as the season develops, though, as the Giants coaching staff has been high on Lauletta.

DeVante Parker, Kalen Ballage Inactive

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Devante Parker (finger) and rookie Kalen Ballage are inactive for Week 1 against the Titans. Parker is no surprise on this list, and he might even be questionable for Week 2. Kenny Stills should be the top receiver against the Titans, with Danny Amendola, Albert Wilson and Jakeem Grant also seeing […]

Carson Wentz Not Ruled Out For Week 2

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) "hasn't been ruled out" for Week 2 against the Buccaneers, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen. However, Wentz also has yet to be cleared by doctors. "He has reached that threshold in being able to protect himself. So, sooner than later on Carson Wentz," Mortensen said. Regardless, Wentz may be […]

Ravens Have Packages For Lamar Jackson

The Baltimore Ravens have packages in place for quarterback Lamar Jackson in Week 1 against the Bills, according to a source. While Jackson should be active and could see some time on the field in the season opener, it won't be enough to make him worthy of a starting spot in fantasy lineups. Joe Flacco […]

Marlon Mack, Anthony Castonzo Are Game-Time Decisions

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (hamstring) and left tackle Anthony Castonzo (hamstring) will both work out pregame to test their injuries on Sunday, and the team is expected to exercise a high level of caution with them. They need to show significant improvement in order to be active in Week 1 against the Bengals. […]

T.Y. Hilton, Andrew Luck Connection Looks Strong

After a long absence, the Indianapolis Colts star duo of wide receiver T.Y. Hilton and quarterback Andrew Luck look to pick up where they left off prior to Luck's shoulder saga. They were one of the more lethal duos no matter the defense they were playing. Until a consistent second wide receiver emerges, Hilton should […]

Week 1 Matchups Analysis - Fantasy Football Advice

It's here, it's finally here! The 2018 NFL season is upon us and that means so is fantasy football. We all know how important start/sit decisions are in fantasy, and I'm here to help. Unlike other articles that cover just a few players at each position, I am analyzing every player, for every game either […]

Week 1 Rankings Analysis - Nick Mariano vs. ECR

Welcome, one and all, to the weekly piece that puts my rankings under the microscope and gives me a chance to explain myself against the Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) found on FantasyPros. If this is your first time reading me, then hi! Why should you care about me? Well, my finish as the ninth-most accurate […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

Welcome to this first installment of the Waiver Wire weekly series for the 2018 fantasy football season. I know you're still giddy about your draft and perhaps you're still riding that high, but the waiver wire is now your draft room. We provide information on players that are owned in roughly 30% of Yahoo leagues […]

Week 1 Busts - Overvalued Players to Avoid In Fantasy Football

Football is finally, finally back. Since the NFL is the professional sports league with the longest off-season, the wait for the new season to come around feels like a lifetime. Sure, there are other sports to fill the void, but some of us just can't get into baseball, which is a completely valid thing to […]

Pass Rush vs QB Matchups to Watch (Week 1)

While the game has changed considerably over the years, one thing remains constant; the game is won and lost in the trenches. That bodes for fantasy football as well. The pass rush-quarterback matchup could be the difference between victory and defeat. The fantasy football season has officially begun. As you prepare your lineup for Sunday's […]

Inside the Tent - Week 1 NFL Injury Insight

Making weekly lineup decisions is one of the most excruciating aspects of fantasy football. As if it weren't enough to consider positional matchups, weather, offensive trends and such, the one thing that leaves fantasy owners in the biggest bind is injuries. Health issues can make or break a player's value in a given week and […]

FanDuel Lineup Picks (Week 1) - NFL DFS Advice

RotoBallers, welcome to Week 1 of the daily fantasy football season. In this column, you will find my recommended FanDuel DFS Lineup Picks to target for Week 1 of the NFL season. The goal is to identify players to start on FanDuel this week based on various factors including the opponent, the player's opportunity, analysis of the game's […]

DraftKings NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 1

Welcome to Week 1 of the 2018 NFL season. Congratulations, we finally made it through the long and tedious offseason. There are tons of contests on both major DFS sites to open the season. Below are my DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Week 1. These DraftKings lineup recommendations are based on matchups, 2017 performances, overall upside/talent levels, […]

Monday Night Football Matchups and Starts/Sits (Week 1)

If I had even the slightest of onomatopoeia skills what you'd see here would be a textual rendition of the Monday Night Football theme song. I don't, though, so let's progress with the analysis instead. Since 2006, the NFL has graced us with a Monday Night Football doubleheader in Week 1 - a tradition which […]

Colts Could Be Conservative With Andrew Luck

During the preseason, Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich wanted to keep recently returned quarterback Andrew Luck healthy. In order to do that, he schemed a lot of short passes, which is not what he has been known for in his career. Presumably, the Colts would need to stretch the field more, especially with Pro […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 1): Targets and Avoids

Get those Sunday excuses for your significant other ready because football is back baby! No need to stress about what your Sunday plans entail as football is the only thing to do from 1:00 PM to days end. I've been writing this column for years and I'm very excited to tackle another season of helping […]

Fantasy Football Weekend Warrior Show: Week 1 Preview Show

RotoBaller fantasy football expert Anthony Aniano takes a look at the at latest fantasy football news and notes, and previews each and every game of the NFL week including start/sits, sleepers, and busts for your fantasy football lineup. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. In this podcast you will hear about: […]

Stop The Slander and Trust Your Team!

There are only two feelings you have once you finish your fantasy football draft; love or hate. Don't let the post-draft grades produced from algorithms sway you. Mute the outside noise and Stop The Slander. Trust your team. No matter how much preparation you did leading up to your fantasy draft, what "expert" advice you […]

Hot Take NFL Podcast - Start/Sit Advice with Guest Joe Pollack

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni are joined by Joe Pollack to share their thoughts on week one NFL matchups and provide you with the best start/sit advice for who you should have in or out this week. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure […]

Stop The Hype Train! Mitch Trubisky

A rookie season under a boring, stuck-in-the-past coach who was unwilling to change which has now turned into a fresh offensive-minded head coach with weapons on offense. No, I am not talking about Jared Goff. This is the story of Mitch Trubisky of the Chicago Bears. While the narratives are the same from an oft-injured […]

The Method to the Matchups Madness - An In-Depth Look

Last year was my first year writing the matchups column for RotoBaller, and let me tell you it was a bear. Covering 12-14 games every week, and having to write about every single relevant player from each team is a time-consuming task no one should have to embark on. So when I signed up to […]

Paxton Lynch Tries Out With Lions

Free-agent quarterback Paxton Lynch had a tryout with the Detroit Lions on Friday, according to a source. Lynch was a failed first-round pick with the Broncos in 2016 and was cut last weekend. The Lions are already set with veteran Matt Cassel backing up Matthew Stafford, so it's unlikely Detroit would add Lynch.

Desmond Harrison Named Left Tackle

Cleveland Browns undrafted rookie offensive tackle Desmond Harrison has been named the team's starting left tackle entering Week 1 against the Steelers. Joel Bitonio will move back to his original position of left guard. Harrison will draw a tough assignment against Steelers defensive end Cam Heyward right off the bat. The rookie had a handful […]

Marlon Mack, Anthony Castonzo Questionable

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (hamstring) and left tackle Anthony Castonzo (hamstring) are both questionable for Week 1 against the Bengals. Mack was limited in practice again on Friday, but he and Castonzo could both be game-time decisions. If Mack winds up playing, rookie Jordan Wilkins probably won't be worth a flier as a […]

Donovan Smith Questionable, Vita Vea Ruled Out

Tampa Bay Buccaneers left tackle Donovan Smith (knee) practiced in full on Friday but is questionable for Week 1 against the Saints. Rookie defensive tackle Vita Vea (calf) didn't practice all week and has been ruled out. Smith is expected to be able to play in the season opener, and he will try to keep […]

Andy Dalton Looks To Pick Apart Indianapolis

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton will lead his team into battle in Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts on the road. He faced the Colts last season on Oct. 29, and he completed 17-of-29 passes for 243 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in the 24-23 victory at Paul Brown Stadium. It was one of […]

Derek Carr Looking To Start The Season Strong

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has a tough matchup versus the Rams but is looking to put up a strong performance. The Rams finished last season with the 3rd DVOA against the pass and have only added more defensive playmakers in the offseason. Carr is coming off a slow season in terms of production and […]