Trey Lance Throws For 164 Yards, Adds 54 Rushing Yards

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance completed 13 of 28 passing attempts for 164 yards and one interception in his team's season-opening loss to the Bears on a rain-soaked Soldier Field. He also carried the ball 13 times for 54 yards, leading the team. The Niners took a 7-0 lead after Lance drove the team […]

Kirk Cousins Throws For 277 Yards In Week 1 Win

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 23-of-32 passes for 277 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's Week 1 win over the Green Bay Packers. Cousins went to his No. 1 target Justin Jefferson early and often, as the 23-year-old drew a team-high 11 targets from Cousins. The veteran looked solid in this one, as he […]

Daniel Jones Efficient In Week 1 Win

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones completed 17 of his 21 attempts for 188 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in Sunday's win over the Tennessee Titans. The former first-round pick was under duress for the majority of Week 1 as he was sacked five times. The 25-year-old quarterback wasn't asked to throw the ball […]

Justin Herbert Tosses Three Touchdowns In Narrow Victory

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert completed 26 of his 34 pass attempts for 279 yards and three touchdowns in a 24-19 Week 1 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Herbert lost Keenan Allen (hamstring) in the first half but was still able to get it done, finding Zander Horvath, DeAndre Carter, and Gerald Everett […]

Patrick Mahomes Throws Five Touchdowns In Week 1

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes looked sharp in the team's 44-21 win over the Cardinals on Sunday. The former MVP was 30-for-39 for 360 yards with five touchdowns. He also added five rushing yards. There was some concern about this Chiefs offense after the team traded Tyreek Hill to Miami, but Mahomes answered those […]

Ryan Tannehill Throws Two Touchdowns In Loss

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill completed 20 of his 33 passing attempts for 266 yards and two touchdowns. He posted 23.34 fantasy points, good for a QB10 finish before Sunday Night Football and Monday Night Football. He only rushed one time for nine yards, so he didn't reach a ceiling outcome, but he was a […]

Jameis Winston Throws Two Touchdowns In Win

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston completed 67.7% of his passes in the Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons. More importantly, the former top draft pick had two passing touchdowns and zero interceptions in the win. Winston spread the ball around, completing at least one pass to eight different receivers. Furthermore, the former Florida […]

Buccaneers vs. Cowboys Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Rachaad White, Dalton Schultz, Chris Godwin, Tony Pollard, Jalen Tolbert

Welcome to Week 1 and Sunday Night Football! Fellow RotoBallers -- it was a long off-season, but we finally made it. Below you will find our matchups analysis for the Sunday Night Football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Read our fantasy football breakdowns for this game -- the recommended starts, […]

The Carson Wentz Experience On Full Display In Week 1

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz went 27-for-41 for 313 yards along with four touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's win versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. During his regular season debut, the former second overall pick put fans through a rollercoaster of emotions. Wentz started solid but managed to throw back-to-back interceptions at the beginning of the fourth quarter. […]

Tua Tagovailoa Leads Dolphins To Week 1 Victory

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa completed 23 of 33 passes for 270 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions during a Week 1 victory over the New England Patriots. He didn't have a great fantasy performance, but he did his job by limiting turnovers and leading Miami to a 1-0 record. Most importantly, we now have […]

Joe Flacco Throws 59 Times In Week 1

New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco attempted 59 passes in a Week 1 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. He completed 37 of those for 309 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. He was also credited with a rushing attempt, but gained 0 yards. Flacco was pressured on seemingly every single snap, which led him to […]

Baker Mayfield Scores Twice, Falls Just Short Of Victory

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield completed 16 of his 27 passing attempts for 235 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in his regular-season debut against the Cleveland Browns. He also added a rushing touchdown and six rushing yards. Mayfield and the Panthers struggled early but fought their way back in the second half. He connected […]

X-rays Negative On Mac Jones

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (back) was injured during the loss to the Dolphins on Sunday. Fortunately, X-rays were negative, although he'll undergo further testing once the team returns to Foxborough. The Pats will next head to Pittsburgh for Week 2. But if Jones can't play, Brian Hoyer is the favorite to replace him. […]

Marcus Mariota Totals 215 Passing Yards In Defeat

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota was solid in his season debut. The former Oregon Duck had 33 pass attempts, completing 20 for 215 yards and no touchdowns. While his passing numbers are disappointing, Mariota added 72 yards on the ground and a rushing touchdown on 12 attempts. Furthermore, he completed passes to seven different players, […]

Trevor Lawrence Totals 279 Yards In Week 1 Loss

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence completed 24 of his 42 pass attempts for 275 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, along with four rushing yards on two carries. The second-year quarterback out of Clemson got off to a slow start in the game, but he found his rhythm in the second half as the Jaguars […]

Wan'Dale Robinson Done For Rest Of Week 1

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) will not return to Sunday's game versus the Titans. The 21-year-old was selected in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft but was expected to immediately play a prominent role in the offense this season. Unfortunately, Robinson finished with only one catch for five yards, so […]

Davis Mills Throw Pair Of Touchdowns In Week 1

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills had a solid showing in Sunday's tie against the Colts. Mills was 23-for-37 for 240 yards with two touchdown passes. He didn't throw a pick, though he did lose a fumble. Mills is definitely a work in progress at this point, but there were some flashes on Sunday. He's not […]

Jared Goff Throws Two Touchdowns In Opener

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff posted a respectable 19.5 fantasy points in the loss against the Philadelphia Eagles. Goff connected on 21-of-37 passing attempts for 215 yards and two passing touchdowns to one interception. The Lions' offense showed some life against what is expected to be a strong Eagles defense, so Goff could be worth […]

Ja'Wuan James Tears Achilles

Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Ja'Wuan James (Achilles) was carted off the field during the Week 1 matchup against the Jets. The team was already without Ronnie Stanley (ankle), who is still recovering from surgery. However, with James tearing his Achilles, the team suffered another tough blow to the unit responsible for protecting Lamar Jackson, a […]

Mac Jones Suffers Back Injury In Week 1

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (back) was injured during the season-opening loss to Miami on Sunday. Jones finished Week 1 by throwing for 213 yards and one touchdown (one pick) off 21-for-30 passing. However, more importantly, the team didn't make the signal-caller available to reporters post-game, citing a back issue. Nonetheless, there should be […]

Jalen Hurts Totals 333 Yards In Victory

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts went 18-for-32 for 243 yards, adding 17 carries for 90 yards and a touchdown. The third-year quarterback was often under pressure but looked much more composed as a passer than last season. Hurts hyper-targeted new addition, A.J. Brown, looking his way 13 times. In his second year as the Eagles […]

David Bakhtiari, Elgton Jenkins Officially Inactive Sunday

Green Bay Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) and right tackle Elgton Jenkins (pectoral, knee) are both officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. The absences of these two talented linemen could limit quarterback Aaron Rodgers' comfort in the pocket, as well as hinder the effectiveness of running backs Aaron Jones and AJ […]

Ja'Wuan James Suffers Serious Ankle Injury

Baltimore Ravens tackle Ja'Wuan James suffered a serious ankle injury in Week 1 and is doubtful to return. This is brutal news for a Baltimore offensive line that was already without Ronnie Stanley (ankle). As a result, fantasy managers should expect a slight decrease in production from the Ravens' playmakers, including quarterback Lamar Jackson and […]

Trey Lance Has No Leash In Week 1

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance is not being held back as he begins his journey as the team's starter. As Ian Rapoport of NFL.com notes, Lance has "no leash" heading into Week 1 versus the Chicago Bears. He has significant upside as a potential QB1 finisher in 2022, but his value could be capped […]

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

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 1 matchups analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. It's been a wild offseason full of blockbuster trades, rookies flying up the depth chart, and heated camp battles. Alas, we have arrived at Week 1, so let's get off to a strong start! For those who are unfamiliar, […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Week 1

Below you will find some of my favored choices and players to go with when dealing with challenging lineup decisions in Week 1. These selections are based on my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller NFL Premium Pass. Enter promo code KING at checkout for a discount and get access to my ranks in […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks - Week 1 Targets and Avoids for Survivor Leagues

Survivor is one of the oldest yet simplest pools in football. Its popularity has been overtaken by fantasy football , but that has more than a dozen variables needed to win. Picking an NFL team to win each week, and not being able to take them again -- can't get any easier. You don't need […]

Booms and Busts - Starts and Sits for Week 1 Lineups

The time has come to rejoice as the 2022 NFL season is finally upon us and, along with it, fantasy football. Every year it feels as though the offseason becomes longer and longer. We make baby steps from one event to the other. Once the Super Bowl is over, excitement for the NFL Draft grows. […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for QB and TE: Week 1 Updates for Dak Prescott, George Kittle, Zach Wilson, Zach Ertz

Below you will find our updated fantasy football injuries report for quarterbacks and tight ends in the days before Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season as of Friday, September 9th. There are a handful of NFL QBs and TEs dealing with injuries, including Dak Prescott, George Kittle, Zach Wilson, Zach Ertz, and Logan Thomas. […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups: After the Draft Free Agent Adds

Many fantasy football drafts have come and gone as the 2022 NFL season gets set to officially kick off. Smart fantasy managers know that once the draft is over, the real work begins. Leagues are often won through the waiver wire, not the draft. While there's no need to worry about byes or injuries yet, […]