Russell Wilson Officially Inactive For Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (calf) is officially inactive for Week 1 on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. There were conflicting reports throughout the week on whether Wilson would make his Steelers debut this weekend after he was given a questionable tag on Friday's final injury report. Head coach Mike Tomlin seemed to think Wilson […]

Jake Haener Active Over Spencer Rattler In Week 1

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener will open the season as Derek Carr's backup. He's officially active for Week 1 while rookie Spencer Rattler is a healthy scratch. The Saints' depth chart generated some buzz at the quarterback position, where Haener and Rattler were listed as co-backups, but it appears we now have a firm […]

Trent Williams Expected To Have Full Workload Monday

San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams is expected to play a "full complement of snaps" on Monday night against the New York Jets, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. There had been some concern that Williams' holdout, which ran into the start of September, could have put him behind in preparation for Week 1. […]

Steelers To Start Justin Fields In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields will start against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. This means that Russell Wilson (calf), who had been listed as questionable, will either be inactive or only available off the bench in an emergency situation. While Wilson won the starting job out of camp, […]

Cowboys, Dak Prescott Finalizing Four-Year Extension

The Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott are finalizing a four-year, $240 million extension with $231 million guaranteed, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The deal comes less than five hours before Dallas opens its season on the road against the Cleveland Browns. Prescott led the Cowboys to a 12-5 record last year, completing 69.5 […]

Patriots In No Rush To Start Drake Maye

The New England Patriots reportedly hope to sit rookie first-round quarterback Drake Maye behind veteran Jacoby Brissett until their offensive line improves. Brissett barely won the starting gig over Maye in training camp and is starting in the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Patriots were impressed with Maye's command […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 1 Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Include D'Andre Swift, Jameson Williams, Justin Fields

My weekly Lineup Spotlights are back for the 2024 fantasy football season. Every week, I feature preferred players to go with when dealing with challenging lineup decisions and guys who may outperform expectations. These lineup picks are based on my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller NFL Premium Pass. Enter the promo code […]

Packers Haven't Committed To Malik Willis

The Green Bay Packers are going to be without starting quarterback Jordan Love (knee) for a few weeks. Love suffered a Grade 1/2 MCL sprain, which could force him to miss three or four games. Malik Willis came into the game in the final seconds after Love went down during Friday's loss to the Philadelphia […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 1 Matchups Analysis

Week 1 of the NFL season is finally here, which means its time to welcome you back to our Week 1 matchups analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football and the 2024 season! With the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens kicking off the season on Thursday, it's time to make those […]

Week 1 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Kyren Williams, Rhamondre Stevenson, Calvin Ridley, Brock Purdy

Week 1: When your fantasy football roster is the best in the world and you'll go undefeated en route to a championship (spoiler alert: it won't happen, but it's fun to pretend). While you are all celebrating the return of football, your favorite Debbie Downer is returning for another season of weekly bust picks. Between […]

Jordan Love To Only Miss A Few Weeks

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (knee) appears to have avoided a season-ending injury. Love went down in the final moments of Friday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. He needed to be helped off the field and further evaluation revealed an MCL sprain. The Packers only expect Love to miss a few weeks, which could […]

Justin Fields - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Justin Fields is "more likely" to serve as the starting QB over Russell Wilson in the season opener on Sunday. Wilson (calf) was diagnosed with calf tightness earlier this week and was limited in practice on […]

Justin Fields More Likely To Start Than Russell Wilson In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields is "more likely" to start against the Atlanta Falcons than Russell Wilson (calf), according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The Steelers will still evaluate Wilson prior to kickoff, leaving the door open for him to play. He believes he's healthy enough to suit up, but Pittsburgh may opt to hold […]

Ryan Tannehill Waiting For Perfect Opportunity

Free agent quarterback Ryan Tannehill is waiting for the perfect opportunity before signing with an NFL team, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. His ideal landing spot would be a playoff contender with a strong offensive line, significant offensive weapons, and the need for a quarterback. He has reportedly been staying in shape and […]

Jared Goff A Top Fantasy Option For Week 1

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff will begin the 2024-25 campaign on Sunday night against the Rams, his former club. The 29-year-old had arguably his best season in 2023-24, throwing for 4,575 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, adding two scores on the ground. As a result, Detroit rewarded him with a lucrative contract extension in […]

Russell Wilson Plans To Play On Sunday

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (calf) plans to play in Sunday's matchup versus the Atlanta Falcons. However, team doctors are pumping the brakes on his plans, with Schefter adding that a "final decision" will be made on Sunday morning. ESPN's Brooke Pryor also reported that Wilson will test his ailing […]

Bryce Young Not A Strong Start In Week 1

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young looks to get off on the right foot in his sophomore campaign when the Panthers travel to take on the New Orleans Saints. Young struggled in his rookie season, throwing for 2877 yards with 11 touchdowns, 10 INTs and a 2-15 record. Although the Panthers have tried to reload on […]

Brock Purdy With Tough Matchup In Opener

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will open his third pro season on Monday night with a home game against the New York Jets. In 2023, Purdy had an excellent year, leading the league in several important categories, which led to a fourth-place finish in MVP voting and a narrow loss in Super Bowl LVIII. […]

Fantasy Football Landmines To Avoid for Week 1 - Najee Harris, Brandon Aiyuk, Kyle Pitts, more

Ah, Week One - that magical time when hope springs eternal, lineups are fresh, and every player on your roster looks like they’re about to put up 30 points. But here’s the thing: Week 1 can also be a minefield. Just because you drafted someone high doesn’t mean they’re destined to go off this week. […]

The King's Week 1 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

RotoBaller senior writer Scott "The King" Engel provides his Week 1 lineup fantasy football rankings in PPR, half PPR, and standard scoring formats. He also includes an analysis of highlighted players at each position. Regular starting options are included to illustrate which top performers may pave the way to a Week 1 fantasy football victory. […]

Fantasy Football Matchups We Love: The Fantasy Matchmaker Week 1

Football is back. The regular season kicks off on Thursday when the Kansas City Chiefs meet the Baltimore Ravens. As such, fantasy football is back in business and fantasy managers will finally get to see their draft picks in action. Week 1 is a feeling-out period. No team is completely buttoned up. Additionally, projecting success […]

Booms and Busts - Fantasy Football Starts and Sits for Week 1 Lineups (2024)

Finally! Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season has arrived. All of the fantasy football draft preparation is over. That means it’s time to stop ogling over your fantasy football roster and start hitting the grind. Week 1 is no different than any other week, and your team must get off to a hot start […]

Bold Predictions for Fantasy Football Week 1: Jared Goff, Trevor Lawrence, Rachaad White, Nico Collins, Dalton Kincaid

Week 1 is here, and I’m back with another edition of fantasy football bold predictions. This week’s list of bold predictions will include Jared Goff, Trevor Lawrence, Rachaad White, Nico Collins, and Dalton Kincaid. Every week, I will provide some fun and bold fantasy football predictions. While these bold predictions aren’t the most likely outcomes, […]

WR Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2024) - Chris Godwin, Christian Watson, DeAndre Hopkins, Malik Nabers, Brandon Aiyuk

Welcome back. Fantasy football has awakened from its 8-month hibernation, and I hope everyone has given their families their two weeks' notice now that football season is back. That said, Rotoballer has you covered for the next 4-5 months, breaking down which players you need to start and which players need to be on your […]

NFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 1) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pickem Contests

The preseason is finally over. It’s time for games that matter. Week 1 brings some great matchups, including the Chiefs hosting the Ravens. Another highlight will be when the Browns take on the Cowboys. Each week of the NFL season, I’ll share my picks for each game, and rank their selections for those who play […]

Week 1 DraftKings NFL DFS Picks - Main Slate (2024): Jayden Daniels, De'Von Achane, Justin Jefferson, Trey McBride, and more

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome back to our weekly DraftKings NFL DFS article! For those of you who don't participate in Preseason DFS, it's been a long wait for some NFL action on DraftKings. I hope you are as excited about the Week 1 Main Slate as I am! If you've been a regular reader of […]

NFL DFS: FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 - Top Lineup Plays Include Joe Burrow, Joe Mixon, Tyreek Hill, Stefon Diggs, Chris Godwin

After an exciting opening night matchup between the Chiefs and Ravens, the Packers and Eagles will meet in Brazil on Friday to keep things rolling. However, business will pick up on Sunday, with a loaded schedule on tap for Week 1. In this article, I will be providing you with my Week 1 daily fantasy […]

NFL DFS Value Plays: Week 1 Bargain Bin for DraftKings, FanDuel, Yahoo Includes Baker Mayfield, Javonte Williams, Malik Nabers, More

Welcome to the Week 1 main slate edition of RotoBaller's NFL DFS Bargain Bin for the 2024 NFL season, where the goal is to touch on some potentially mispriced players across the industry who find themselves in favorable matchups and/or suddenly expanded roles. Each week, I’ll give you my thoughts on where there may be […]

NFL DFS Lineup Sleepers for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 1 Value Picks Include Jayden Daniels, Jerome Ford, and Tank Dell

It’s finally here! Week 1 of the NFL season is right around the corner, and it is time to start getting your DFS lineups ready. Most of the discussion over the past few months has focused on season-long formats, but now it is time to shift some focus to weekly competitions. In this weekly piece, […]

PrizePicks NFL DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Week 1 (Sunday Main Slate)

Hello everybody, and welcome to our PrizePicks NFL DFS prop picks for Week 1 - Sunday Main Slate! The 2024 NFL season is underway, and that means our friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great DFS plays we can look to take advantage of. Our partners at PrizePicks offer some of the best […]