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 […]

5 Late-Round Upside Picks for Fantasy Football: League-Winners to Draft (2025)

With the NFL preseason over, fantasy football drafts are really heating up now. Naturally, that means the time has come to identify which players will provide the biggest edge over your competition. Correctly identifying the year's "league-winning" players gives the biggest edge of all. Some of the most common players on championship teams will be […]

2025 Fantasy Football Dynasty Startup Strategy - Draft Guide, Roster Builds, Trade Tips

Tackling a new dynasty fantasy football league is a difficult challenge, even for experienced fantasy football managers who have played the game for years or decades. With 12 or more people all competing for prize money, as in most leagues, things naturally aren't a cakewalk. The startup draft is the single most important event that […]

Fantasy Football Superflex Draft Guide, Tips, Strategy (2025)

If you've only played in normal leagues, with typical rosters and scoring settings -- namely, single-quarterback, four-point passing touchdown leagues -- you might have fun branching off into a superflex league. These leagues have an extra spot in the starting lineup that can be filled by a quarterback, running back, wide receiver, or tight end. […]

Week 1 College Football Overreactions: Arch Manning, Carson Beck, Kalen DeBoer, and more

The opening week of the 2025 college football campaign is in the books, and as always, it's time for fans and talking heads to overreact to the Week 1 action. We saw several big-time matchups in Week 1, so there were going to be strong takeaways from the first slate of games, no matter what […]

Bryce Young Draws Praise From Adam Thielen

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young received a vote of confidence from wide receiver Adam Thielen after the veteran pass-catcher was traded to the Minnesota Vikings last week. "He's a great quarterback," Thielen said of Young. "You saw that at the end of last year." He also proceeded to commend Young for overcoming periodic struggles last […]

Ikem Ekwonu Recovering From Appendectomy, Uncertain for Week 1

The Carolina Panthers will make a left-tackle decision on Wednesday if Ikem Ekwonu (appendix) is ultimately unable to suit up for the team's season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Yosh Nijman and Brady Christensen are the leading candidates to start at left tackle in the event that Ekwonu isn't able to play. Nijman is a […]

Raiders Sign Jeff Driskel to Practice Squad

The Las Vegas Raiders announced that they have signed free agent quarterback Jeff Driskel to their practice squad. The veteran signal caller is now on his ninth NFL team, albeit in a reduced capacity. He spent 2024 with the Washington Commanders but hasn't actually attempted a pass since 2023, when he was a member of […]

Will Howard Likely Headed for QB3 Role When Healthy

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard (hand) remains in line to operate as the team's No. 3 quarterback once he's healthy enough to play. For now, Howard will miss the first four games of the regular season after being placed on injured reserve. However, once Pittsburgh activates him, he should replace Skylar Thompson as the third-string […]

Matthew Stafford Expected to Start in Week 1

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) is expected to start in Week 1 this Sunday against the Houston Texans, according to head coach Sean McVay. An aggravated disc in Stafford's back caused him to miss most of training camp this summer, but he practiced in full last week and has been on track to […]

No Update on Quinshon Judkins on Monday

ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi reports that there has been no update from Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski on unsigned rookie second-round running back Quinshon Judkins on Monday. An earlier report suggestd that Judkins could join the team as early as Monday, apparently the 21-year-old isn't with the team yet as they begin preparations for a […]

Tyler Guyton Intends to Play in Week 1

Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyler Guyton (knee) expects to play in Thursday's season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, he told Clarence Hill Jr. of ALLDLLS.com. The 24-year-old was diagnosed with a bone fracture and sprain in his right knee near the end of July, and the expectation was that he would miss four to six […]

Best Guillotine League Strategy: Draft Guide, Fantasy Football Roster Tips (2025)

In the immortal words of Homer Simpson, who once said that the easiest part of any coach’s job is the cuts, Guillotine Leagues are all about who got cut and who didn’t.  Each week, the lowest-scoring team is eliminated, their roster purged onto the waiver wire, and their top players partitioned onto other teams. As […]

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Sneaky Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Adds Before Week 1

Football time is here! We are in the heat of draft weekend, and the regular season begins tonight. You can feel it in the air, and it is a wonderful time to be a fan of this great sport. With drafts in full swing, many managers have likely already begun to peek at the waiver […]

Jordan Love May Wear Thumb Brace During Season

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is still wearing a brace on his surgically-repaired left thumb, and he may continue to wear the brace as the regular season gets underway. "It'll be some weeks having to brace it up and just keep it protected," Love told ESPN's Rob Demovsky. "We'll play it by ear as […]

Bears Head Coach Admits Offense Could Face Learning Curve

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson acknowledged that his team's offense will evolve throughout the 2025 season. "We might have to ebb and flow a little bit after that opening game," Johnson told ESPN's Courtney Cronin. "Usually, it'll take up until the bye week. I think it's placed at just the right time (Week 5) […]

10 Fantasy Football Bold Predictions - Andrew Lalama's 2025 Picks

Welcome to my favorite article of the year -- 2025 Bold Predictions. Every NFL season is pure chaos, and every offseason, fantasy players convince themselves they’ve got it all figured out. The truth? Nobody does. That’s why embracing variance and leaning into outlier outcomes is one of the best ways to get an edge on […]

Landon Dickerson Participating in Individual Drills

Philadelphia Eagles left guard Landon Dickerson (knee) was spotted participating in individual drills during Sunday's practice, according to EJ Smith of PHLY Sports. Smith noted that it's unclear whether Dickerson will participate in team drills today, but he was practicing with the field goal unit. This update is a great sign as Dickerson works toward […]

Tanner McKee Not Practicing Sunday

Philadelphia Eagles backup quarterback Tanner McKee (thumb) was not spotted at practice on Sunday, according to Eliot Shorr-Parks of 94WIP. McKee fractured his thumb earlier this month and has not practiced in roughly two weeks. The 25-year-old was solid while filling in last year, as he completed 30 of his 45 pass attempts for 323 […]

Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings - Brock Purdy, Justin Fields, Bo Nix, Jared Goff, J.J. McCarthy, C.J. Stroud, Trevor Lawrence, Daniel Jones, more

It's fantasy football time, and nailing your picks at QB is essential to chasing a championship this season. We're here to help with our updated 2025 fantasy football quarterback draft rankings. Below, you will find out where signal-callers such as Brock Purdy, Justin Fields, Bo Nix, Jared Goff, J.J. McCarthy, C.J. Stroud, Trevor Lawrence, Daniel […]

Updated Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings (August): Tetairoa McMillan, RJ Harvey, Quinshon Judkins, Dylan Sampson, Ollie Gordon, Jayden Higgins, more

The Thursday night game between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles is right around the corner, which means fantasy football season is here! If you need help identifying the top impact rookies, check out our 2025 fantasy football rookie rankings for all positions. In our final preseason cut of overall rookie rankings below, you will […]

Fantasy Football Bold Predictions - Nick Mariano's 2025 Picks

The 2025 NFL season is nearly upon us! Like you, many of my fantasy drafts have already had their stories written, but these next several days are supplying several more to the fold. No matter when you find yourself on the clock, it is an evergreen principle that you'll have to get bold in calculated […]

Later-Round Draft Gems - Fantasy Football Value Picks and Lotto Tickets

With many leagues’ annual fantasy football draft quickly approaching, managers must leave no stone unturned during their preparation. Any edge you can gain over the competition could be the difference in winning your league. One way gamers can turn their team into a powerhouse is by making the most of their late-round picks. Many drafters […]

Later-Round Steals for Auction Drafts - Fantasy Football Upside Picks for $1

At this point in draft season, most of us seasoned fantasy degenerates already have our top-150 memorized with no need for a laptop. Sure, the order's a little different every time, but all in all, the top dozen rounds or so contain all the same names. That said, once starters are all rostered, all ADP-related […]

Fantasy Football Quarterback Sleepers: Middle-Round QB Draft Values (2025)

At RotoBaller HQ, we wrap up our middle-round value article series with the quarterback position. Once the elite options, such as Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Jayden Daniels, and Jalen Hurts, are off the board, the tiers in quarterback rankings can drop. However, there is plenty of value at quarterback, as we provide a few options […]

Tyler Shough Faces Unpredictable Rookie Campaign

New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough lost the quarterback battle to Spencer Rattler heading into Week 1, but the team's uncertain footing could lead to a chance later this season. The rookie had a strong final year at Louisville, and the team making a move due to Rattler struggling is well within the realm of […]

Jalen Milroe Projected To Have Minor Role As Rookie

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe is expected to see the field, albeit sporadically, as a rookie, with coach Mike Macdonald this week saying the club will have a package of plays designed specifically for him. The rookie, as expected, remained raw throughout the preseason, according to a report from Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic. From […]

Should I Draft Cameron Ward, Jaxson Dart, or Tyler Shough? Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie QBs

The 2025 season is here, which means it is time to transition our thinking from winning the draft to winning our weekly matchups. One big advantage fantasy managers have is that they can nail down a late quarterback that has the potential to put up big fantasy points. Waiting on quarterback allows fantasy managers an […]

Jets GM: Justin Fields "Can be One of Those Guys"

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields agreed to a two-year, $40 million contract during the offseason. The signal-caller has had his share of ups and downs throughout his career thus far. However, Jets general manager Darren Mougey appears to have confidence in the 2021 No. 11 overall pick. "I do believe Justin can be one […]

Will Howard Resumes Throwing

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Will Howard (hand) told the Pat McAfee Show that he is taking an important step in his recovery from a broken bone in his right hand. "I'm back to throwing this week," Howard said on Friday. "So it's feeling good, going in the right direction." Howard suffered the injury to his […]