Who Should I Draft? Saquon Barkley, D'Andre Swift, Austin Ekeler Fantasy Outlooks

Saquon Barkley, D'Andre Swift, and Austin Ekeler all profile as very different RBs, and all bring different values at their ADP. Each one projects to score at different levels and with varying consistency, but only one can be the best value for your lineups. Barkley has shown off elite talent and production with the Giants, […]

J.K. Dobbins, Rico Dowdle, De'Von Achane: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1

With all your fantasy football drafts now complete, it's time to shift your attention to which players you will be starting and sitting in Week 1. Most of the time, you'll start the stud players you drafted in the first couple of rounds. But there are also those sneaky value picks in the later rounds […]

Texans Waive Jawhar Jordan With Injury Settlement

The Houston Texans reached injury settlements with rookie running back Jawhar Jordan (oblique) and defensive tackle Pheldarius Payne (hamstring) on Tuesday, waiving them from Injured Reserve. Jordan was taken in the sixth round this past April out of Louisville by the Texans, but he won't make his NFL debut in Houston. The 25-year-old will need […]

Rasheen Ali Stays Limited On Tuesday

Baltimore Ravens rookie running back Rasheen Ali (neck) stayed limited in practice for the second straight day on Tuesday as the team prepares for their Week 1 regular-season opener on Thursday Night Football against the defending Super Bowl-champion Kansas City Chiefs. Ali suffered a stinger in the team's preseason opener and is still recovering, but […]

Emanuel Wilson Managing Hip Injury Ahead Of Week 1

Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson (hip) is listed on the team's first official injury report on Tuesday and was given a limited tag at practice. Wilson should be able to suit up for the Week 1 regular-season opener this Friday in Brazil against the Philadelphia Eagles, but his status will be worth watching […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Says He's Ready For Week 1

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) said that he's ready to go for Week 1 of the regular season on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. Gibbs said he feels around 98-100% healthy after tweaking his hamstring early in training camp while running routes. "I'm good, just had a little tweak," Gibbs said. The […]

Brian Thomas Jr., Tank Dell, Keon Coleman: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1

Week 1 is finally here - Thursday night’s Chiefs-Ravens game is just two days away, cementing the long-awaited start of the fantasy football season. There is a lot of ambiguity across the fantasy world right now with players changing teams and promising rookies entering the league. Three names offering a lot of season-long intrigue are […]

Christian McCaffrey Officially Back At Practice

As expected, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (calf) was officially back on the practice field on Tuesday as the team prepares for their Week 1 regular-season opener on Monday Night Football against the New York Jets. Even though a calf injury caused McCaffrey to miss most of training camp and all of the […]

MarShawn Lloyd Doesn't Practice On Tuesday

Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) did not practice on Tuesday as he continues to work through a hamstring injury. However, head coach Matt LaFleur said this was a planned absence and part of his preparation to play. The third-round rookie out of USC is an intriguing bench stash behind starter Josh Jacobs, […]

Chase Brown Listed As Backup

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown is listed as the RB2 behind Zack Moss on the team's first official depth chart. Brown has been a popular fantasy sleeper this offseason, and while it would be ideal for him to be listed as the Week 1 starter, it doesn't change his potential outlook. Although the Bengals […]

Isaac Seumalo Won't Suit Up For Steelers In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Isaac Seumalo (pectoral) will not play in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons while he works through a pectoral injury, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. The 30-year-old started all 17 games in his first season with Pittsburgh following a 17-start campaign in 2022 with the Philadelphia Eagles. Starting center Nate […]

Ty Chandler - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 20+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4 ANALYSIS: No one knows how the Minnesota Vikings backfield will play out this year. The team signed running back Aaron Jones this offseason, but the veteran has missed time in three of the past four seasons. As a result, Minnesota could decide to give Ty […]

Steelers Optimistic About Jaylen Warren

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that running back Jaylen Warren (hamstring) has already practiced this week and the head coach is optimistic that Warren will play in Week 1 on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. Warren said that he practiced on Monday and that he plans on playing this weekend as well, so […]

Aaron Jones Eyes Career Year With New "Prehab" Routine

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones is optimistic about having a standout season, crediting the team's training staff for potentially preparing him for the best year of his career. Jones noted that he feels the "I'm ready to have the best year of my career" heading into a new season, thanks in part to a […]

Mike Williams - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR5 ANALYSIS: By the time the New York Jets take the field for Monday Night Football, it will be just weeks away from one year since Mike Williams' ACL tear. It seems certain that he'll suit up for his new team in Week 1. But don't bet […]

Three Second-Year Bust Candidates in FFPC Best Ball Drafts

The second year for skill position players is often thought to be the breakout year for many NFL careers. After spending a year getting acclimated to the league, developing rapport with teammates, and adjusting to game speed, second-year players tend to leap. Those players who leap are gold in fantasy football's best ball drafts. Often […]

Christian McCaffrey Set To Return to Practice

San Francisco 49ers Pro Bowl running back Christian McCaffrey (calf), who has been sidelined with a strained calf for most of training camp, is anticipated to return to practice on Tuesday. Although the team won't release a detailed injury report on his participation until Thursday, his return to the field is a promising sign of […]

Trent Williams, 49ers Closing In On Deal Ahead Of Week 1

Trent Williams, an 11-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle, and the San Francisco 49ers are working to finalize a deal. Williams returned to the Bay Area Monday night after an offseason absence from the team. While there are still a few details to address, the deal is expected to be completed this week, aiming for him […]

Fantasy Football Injuries To Watch for Week 1 Lineups - DeAndre Hopkins, Mark Andrews, Curtis Samuel, Marquise Brown, Jaylen Waddle, more

We're just a few days away from the NFL Kickoff Game, and the hype is unreal. It's been more than 200 days since Super Bowl 58, the last official NFL game, and it's been almost 250 days since the last time most people played fantasy football. If you have completed your drafts, you're probably thinking […]

Fantasy Football Boom-Or-Bust Picks To Target: Anthony Richardson, Malik Nabers, Kyle Pitts, more

Take a gamble or play it safe. We don't play fantasy football to get fifth or sixth. We want the championship. To win, we have to take swings. That means drafting high-upside players who carry risks. They can break out and be a core part of your fantasy roster. Or they don't work out and […]

PPR Draft Sleepers List for 2024 Fantasy Football (RB, WR, TE)

This premium article is part of our 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Folks, you might be sick of the S-word […]

Thunder Dan's Bold Predictions for the 2024 Fantasy Football Season

With only a few days left to draft your fantasy football teams before the 2024 season kicks off, I've saved my final piece of draft content for these final days. By now, you have read dozens of articles about sleepers, busts, and values. You've crunched the ADP on each site that you play on to […]

Fantasy Football Outlooks for Each NFL Team: NFC Conference

The 2024 NFL regular season will start in only a few days. Yet, fantasy players are cramming in last-minute fantasy football drafts. While there is endless information on the internet to help fantasy players win their league, sometimes simple is better. Therefore, I’ve broken down every NFC team from a fantasy perspective in only a […]

Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings (RB)

    Fantasy Football Rankings by NFL Position ALL - QB - RB - WR - TE - DEF   Running Back (RB) Rankings Articles On this page you will find all of RotoBaller's fantasy football rankings for running backs (RB) and the NFL season. All of RotoBaller's fantasy football rankings analysis, advice and articles related to the running back position appear here. Our fantasy football rankings articles include analysis on […]

J.K. Dobbins - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 16+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: If you're looking for a player with horrible injury luck, look no further than J.K. Dobbins. The former Baltimore Raven has played just nine games over the last seasons. He's fresh off recovering from a brutal Achilles tear in Week 1 of the 2023 […]

Should I Draft Chase Brown or Zamir White in Fantasy Football in 2024?

Chase Brown and Zamir White have both been touted as breakout candidates in 2023. Both made big plays in 2023 and secured roles in their offenses. They had different paths to being featured in this article, and drafting one over the other could make a big difference for your fantasy team in 2024. Let's dive […]

Gus Edwards (RB, LAC): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~100 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~114 ANALYSIS: The Los Angeles Chargers signed Gus Edwards from the Baltimore Ravens for the 2024 season. While J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards could be in a committee, Dobbins has an alarming injury history, and with such devastating injuries, it's unlikely he ever returns to consistently produce like […]

Should I Draft Aaron Jones or Ty Chandler For Fantasy Football? Who is the Vikings RB1 for 2024?

The Minnesota Vikings started 2023 with Alexander Mattison as their starting RB. That didn't work out, and Ty Chandler got opportunities to be the RB1 for the Vikings late in the season. In Chandler's final eight games of 2023, he had very up-and-down performances, logging everything from an abysmal eight carries for 17 yards (2.1 […]

Fantasy Football Injury Report (Tuesday Updates): Christian McCaffrey, Tyreek Hill, Jahmyr Gibbs and more

The NFL season is almost here, but unfortunately for fantasy managers, injuries are a year-round occurrence. Some big names are dealing with injuries acquired during offseason training. Though some players are on the mend and expected to start Week 1, other players' statuses hang in the air. RotoBaller tracks all injured players and provides updates […]