J.K. Dobbins Set To Debut For His New Team In Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins is set to make his Chargers debut in the backfield in a Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Dobbins will be paired with Gus Edwards, and while Edwards will do a lot of the running, Dobbins will be the one in for most of the passing […]

Aidin Ebrahimi's Five Bold Predictions for the 2024 Fantasy Football Season

We've waited over 200 days for NFL football to return, but we're just hours away from the kickoff game. I've had a lot of fun looking at rookies and sleepers during the offseason, but now it's time to get even bolder. Living in a region with no NFL fans, my friends typically ask me why […]

Gus Edwards Will Hunt For Touchdowns In Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards is expected to be the early-down lead back on the Chargers new offense this season. A Week 1 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders isn't the softest introduction, but Edwards should still be the guy handed the ball on any short down situations. He likely won't be part […]

Rico Dowdle A Perilous Play In Week 1

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle may be the best running back on the Cowboys roster, but he's still a very risky play in fantasy lineups in Week 1. While Dowdle could and likely will end up being the top fantasy running back in Dallas by the end of the season, it may take a […]

Ezekiel Elliott A Risky Play Despite A Strong Matchup In Week 1

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is a risky fantasy play in Week 1 despite having a strong on paper matchup against the Cleveland Browns. The Cowboys backfield is currently one of the murkier ones in the NFL, as Elliott, Rico Dowdle, Dalvin Cook, and even Deuce Vaughn are expected to see the ball. Elliott […]

James Conner, Chase Brown, Blake Corum: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1

The NFL slate is finally here, meaning it's time for fantasy managers to make tough, last-minute start 'em, sit 'em decisions for Week 1. James Conner, Chase Brown, and Blake Corum are hot names ahead of Sunday's games. All three players are projected to have fantastic years in fantasy football. Can they be played in […]

Zamir White To Be The Bell-Cow Running Back?

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White has been the heavy favorite to be the team's starter this season after losing Josh Jacobs in free agency. Offensive coordinator Luke Getsy said, "You're looking for someone to take the lead," when asked about the possibility of White being the featured running back this season. White was […]

De'Von Achane Ready To Build Off Solid Rookie Campaign

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane will square up against a Jacksonville Jaguars team this Sunday that was stout against the run in 2023. Jacksonville's defense ranked in the top ten (ninth) in total rushing yards a season ago; however, they did allow the ninth-most rushing scores (15). Achane missed six games last season and […]

MarShawn Lloyd - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in Extremely Deep Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB5 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd has dealt with a hamstring injury for most of the preseason. The rookie injured his hamstring in the team's preseason opener on August 10. However, Lloyd is making significant progress from that injury and has a great […]

Chargers To Use "Hot Hand" Approach With J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards

Los Angeles Chargers running backs J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards were listed as co-starters on the team's first official depth chart, and which back will get more touches has been a mystery all offseason. In a media availability on Thursday, offensive coordinator Greg Roman suggested it could change week-to-week. "We don't overthink that. They're both […]

Raheem Mostert Starting As Lead Back

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday in the team's first home game of the season. He is coming off a career year in which he scored 21 total touchdowns and produced 1,187 scrimmage yards on a Dolphins squad that scored the second-most points in the NFL (496). […]

Devin Singletary To Take On Workhorse Role?

New York Giants running back Devin Singletary signed with the organization this offseason on a three-year, $16.5 million deal following a solid season with the Houston Texans in 2023. The 27-year-old posted career highs in rushing attempts (216) and rushing yards (898) last season. Although his offensive environment isn't ideal like it was in Houston […]

Dillon Johnson Signs With Panthers Practice Squad

The Carolina Panthers signed rookie running back Dillon Johnson to the practice squad on Thursday, according to NFL.com. Johnson went unselected in the 2024 NFL Draft following a stellar season at Washington. While playing in a loaded offense featuring Michael Penix Jr., Rome Odunze, Ja'Lynn Polk, and Jalen McMillan, Johnson rushed 233 times for 1,195 […]

Josh Jacobs To See Steady Volume in Week 1

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs should be considered a solid RB2 in his matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday evening. Jacobs came over from the Raiders after five up-and-down seasons, with his best season coming in 2022. Finishing as RB3 that season, Jacobs put up over 1,600 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns […]

Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears Could Have 50-50 Split In Backfield

Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Nick Holz said during a press conference on Thursday that the team thinks it will be a near 50-50 split in the backfield between running backs Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears this year. Holz goes on to say that the Titans have some plays earmarked specifically for Pollard or Spears, but […]

Saquon Barkley - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB6 ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was one of my favorite players to draft in fantasy football this year. The superstar averaged 15.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game in 74 career contests with the New York Giants despite playing behind a poor offensive line. […]

Florio's Football Show: Football is Back!

Football is back, baby! Michael F. Florio goes over how to manage your Week 1 waivers and his favorite starts and sits of the week to get your lineups set! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (SiriusXM channel 87) on Sundays from 3-5 pm to hear Michael F. Florio, Scott Engel and […]

Derrick Henry – Week 1 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB7 ANALYSIS: Derrick Henry was a polarizing draft pick this year. The future Hall of Famer signed with the Baltimore Ravens in free agency after eight seasons with the Tennessee Titans. While the veteran isn’t the superstar he was years ago, Henry was still a fantasy star […]

Should I Draft Jahmyr Gibbs or David Montgomery for Fantasy Football? Who Is The Lions RB1 for 2024?

The Detroit Lions are rolling out with the same one-two-punch duo they had last year. Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery both made their debut in Detroit last season. Together, they combined for a total of 401 carries for 1,960 rushing yards and 23 rushing touchdowns. This is widely considered the best backfield duo in the […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Brian Thomas Jr., Rico Dowdle, Jaleel McLaughlin, Bucky Irving, Greg Dortch, Jaylen Wright

Welcome RotoBallers to the 2024 fantasy football season! Once fantasy football drafts have been completed, it's time to start looking at ways to improve your rosters through the waiver wire. We kick off our series of waiver wire articles with our Week 1 fantasy football waiver wire rankings for 2024 to help you make the […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 1

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to another FAAB-tastic fantasy football season. While early adds have hundreds of context-laden wrinkles, we must do our job in presenting waiver options here. As always, joining our famous waiver wire pickups list and our weekly fantasy football waiver wire columns by position, this column focuses on suggested waiver wire bidding percentages […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1: Top Free Agent Adds Include Ray Davis, Jordan Mason, MarShawn Lloyd, Kimani Vidal, more

We have arrived at the threshold of another long-awaited NFL regular season, as the first kickoff of Week 1 is rapidly approaching. The collective euphoria that engulfs the fantasy football community in anticipation of season openers for all 32 teams is also fueled by the first opportunity to evaluate the players you assembled on your […]

Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 1: Samaje Perine, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Darnell Mooney, Andrei Iosivas, Sam Darnold, Jonnu Smith, more

After a long and painful offseason of waiting, the 2024 fantasy football season is just around the corner! While fantasy drafts are still taking place, many of them have been completed, and it's never too early to check the waiver wire for potential lotto-ticket bench stashes ahead of Week 1. Even if you love your […]

Samaje Perine To Fill The Jerick McKinnon Role

Kansas City Chiefs running back Samaje Perine is expected to fill the void left behind by Jerick McKinnon's departure, head coach Andy Reid said. Specifically, this means that Perine will primarily get involved as a pass-catcher and blocker. Reid also noted that Perine is an intelligent player who runs well. Last year, the veteran running […]

Roschon Johnson Limited With Toe Injury

Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (toe) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. A toe injury has plagued the second-year running back -- one he picked up early on in the preseason and hasn't seen any live action since the Hall of Fame game. It would seem he has a decent shot at suiting […]

Rachaad White To Lead RB Rotation

When asked about his running back rotation Wednesday, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles stated that Rachaad White would be given the first crack at touches in the backfield rotation. "I think it will be a game-by-game basis," said Bowles. "You normally go with the hot hand, but since nobody has played yet, obviously […]

Gus Edwards, J.K. Dobbins Considered Co-Starters At Running Back

The Los Angeles Chargers released their first official depth chart of the 2024 regular season on Tuesday and listed running backs Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins as co-starters, with rookie Kimani Vidal and Hassan Haskins behind them as depth. Both Edwards and Dobbins have operated in offensive coordinator Greg Roman's system before in Baltimore. Edwards […]

Blake Corum Listed As Primary Kick Returner

Los Angeles Rams rookie running back Blake Corum was listed as the team's top kick returner on special teams on the club's first official depth chart of the 2024 season. Not only is Corum listed as their top kick returner, but lead back Kyren Williams is expected to open the year as their top punt […]

Chase Brown, Zack Moss To Be In 50-50 Timeshare Split?

The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr. writes that it's inevitable that Cincinnati Bengals running backs Chase Brown and Zack Moss will play a significant role in 2024, with their total touches ending up in a 50-50 split. However, it's unclear if the split will be situational with Moss handling third-down and two-minute situations, or if it […]

Breece Hall Feeling "Better Than Ever" Heading Into Week 1

New York Jets lead running back Breece Hall said he is feeling great heading into a Week 1 showdown on Monday night against the San Francisco 49ers. Hall is hoping to carry the momentum of his strong 2023 campaign into this year after he totaled 1,585 scrimmage yards and got better as the year progressed, […]