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 […]

Ravens vs. Chiefs TNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Rashee Rice, Mark Andrews, Xavier Worthy, Zay Flowers, Marquise Brown, more

Are you ready for some football? After a long eight months, the NFL is back, baby, and so is the Thursday Night Football preview from a fantasy football angle. This first game of the season is always one of the most anticipated and exciting of the entire season and the 2024 debut is no different. […]

Ray Davis Flashes Efficiency In First Preseason

Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis looked efficient during his first preseason in the NFL. Although the Kentucky product was held to just two yards in the first week, he bounced back with an impressive 58 yards on eight carries in the second week, good for an average of 7.3 yards per carry. He also […]

Ray Davis (RB, BUF): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~140 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~150 ANALYSIS: Buffalo Bills rookie running back Ray Davis is expected to serve as the primary backup to James Cook in 2024. That makes Davis an intriguing handcuff option for fantasy managers to consider. In this Joe Brady offense, Davis could wind up being fairly productive if he […]

Cam Akers (RB, HOU): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~230 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~275 ANALYSIS: The Houston Texans made a splash move at running back this offseason as the team traded for Joe Mixon. He's expected to be the team's workhorse back in 2024. But an under-the-radar addition to the team was running back Cam Akers. The former Ram has struggled […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (9/6/24)

We only have a little three-game warmup before another giant Saturday (seriously ... I love this sport!), but it's a bit unfair to call it an undercard. We have a couple of strong defenses, two really fun offenses, an FCS team, and some Mormons. This is going to be fun! We also have Northwestern playing […]

NFL DFS: Packers vs. Eagles DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Picks - FNF Showdown Slate (Week 1)

It's not often we get a Friday Night NFL game, but I can't complain. On top of that, we get an elite matchup between a young Green Bay Packers team and the star-studded Philadelphia Eagles. This game is being played in São Paulo, Brazil as the NFL looks to test new markets around the world! […]

Who Should I Draft? DJ Moore, Malik Nabers, Marvin Harrison Jr. Football Outlooks (2024)

It can be difficult to decide between these three great WRs when drafting your Fantasy Football team in 2024. Each player offers strengths and weaknesses and exists in different situations that will impact their scoring this year. Each has a high ADP, so choosing which one is best for your team is extremely important. Let's […]

Who Should I Draft? Keenan Allen, Aaron Jones, Stefon Diggs Fantasy Football Outlooks (2024)

Keenan Allen, Aaron Jones and Stefon Diggs are three big-name players in Fantasy Football that have produced well for years. All three are in very different situations, and it can be tough to know which to draft in a FLEX, WR or RB slot. All three have proven pedigrees, with elite seasons finishing in the […]

Rasheen Ali On First Injury Report

Baltimore Ravens rookie running back Rasheen Ali (neck) finds himself on the team's first official injury report of the season ahead of Thursday night's regular-season opener against the defending Super Bowl-champion Kansas City Chiefs on Monday. Ali was listed as limited with a neck injury. The 23-year-old fifth-rounder suffered a stinger in the preseason opener […]

Chiefs Rookie Kingsley Suamataia To Start At Left Tackle In Week 1

Kansas City Chiefs rookie offensive lineman Kingsley Suamataia has locked up the starting left tackle job and he will be tasked with protecting quarterback Patrick Mahomes' blind side on Thursday night against the Baltimore Ravens. The No. 63 overall pick out of BYU has been a standout at training camp, and it's notable that he's […]

Should I Draft Derrick Henry? 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

Longtime Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry swapped AFC squads this offseason, and he's set to play alongside Lamar Jackson with the Baltimore Ravens in 2024. Although Henry is beyond the running back age apex, he continues to carry plenty of fantasy football intrigue with his new team. Henry, one of just eight players in […]

Late-Round Fliers for Fantasy Football - RB, WR, TE Draft Values

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. Fantasy football drafters often spend the bulk of […]

Jaylen Warren Practices On Monday, Says He'll Be Ready For Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (hamstring) said he practiced with the team on Monday. "I'll be ready by Sunday," Warren said. The Steelers won't release their first official injury report until Wednesday, but fantasy managers should have Warren available in the Week 1 regular-season opener against the Atlanta Falcons this weekend. The 25-year-old will […]

Rico Dowdle The Favorite To Lead Cowboys In Rushing?

The Athletic's Jon Machota thinks that Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle should be the favorite to lead the team in rushing attempts and rushing yards in 2024. The fifth-year back made the most of his opportunities in training camp and was the team's most explosive RB while showcasing an ability in the passing game […]

Leonard Fournette Visiting The Colts

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Buffalo Bills running back Leonard Fournette is visiting with the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, according to a source. As things stand in Indy right now, Jonathan Taylor is the unquestioned starter, with Trey Sermon and Tyler Goodson backing him up. Fournette signed late in the year in 2023 with the […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Should Be Good For Week 1

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that running back Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) should be good to go for the Week 1 regular-season opener this Sunday, Sept. 8, against the Los Angeles Rams. Gibbs injured his hamstring in early August and missed most of training camp, but the 22-year-old second-year back should be available to […]

Dolphins To Get All Three Running Backs Involved

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel plans to utilize all three members of the backfield throughout the regular season. Joe Schad reports that McDaniel talked about getting Raheem Mostert, De'Von Achane, and Jaylen Wright all involved and proceeding with a hot-hand situation on some days if he feels like leaning on someone. This muddies the […]

Early Round Running Back Landmines to Avoid in 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts

"How should I start my draft?" It's a common question that many fantasy analysts get asked, and for good reason. It's not only important to click on the right players at the beginning of your draft, but it's also just as important to avoid certain players at the beginning of your draft. In essence, let […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Placed On NFI List

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) has officially been placed on the Non-Football Illness list, according to Field Yates. The veteran back will now miss at least the first four games of the season, leaving the backup role wide open. Carson Steele, the undrafted rookie, has made the most noise as the backup […]

Fantasy Football Rankings for Dynasty Leagues - Preseason Updates Include Puka Nacua, De'Von Achane, Chase Brown, Ladd McConkey, Brian Thomas

It's the heart of the fantasy football draft season, and at RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy football rankings. Some dynasty leagues completed their drafts earlier, but many start-up dynasty leagues are drafting -- and the dynasty grind never stops. Today, we review our dynasty fantasy football rankings for 2024. Use these rankings […]

Fantasy Football Picks Who May Disappoint in 2024 - Zay Flowers, George Pickens, Alvin Kamara, more

Fantasy Football is by nature unpredictable. Every year, each round is filled with busts, and players who are hyped as sure-fire successes or breakout stars fail to meet expectations. Drafts, consensus ranks, and ADPs from previous years look wild in hindsight. In 2023, Austin Ekeler was a consensus first-round pick. Davante Adams was ranked in […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Draft Values - Later-Round Dynasty Discounts Include Theo Johnson, Brenden Rice, Javon Baker, more

The beautiful thing about dynasty leagues is that their rookie drafts mimic the real-world NFL Draft. Each year, many young prospects enter the league full of hope that they can win Super Bowls and earn gold jackets. Likewise, dynasty managers are hopeful that these rookies can lead their squads to some fantasy football titles. There […]

How Breece Hall Finishes As The RB1 In 2024 Fantasy Football

In fantasy football, running back is the most important position to hit on. In 2023, a staggering 58.9% of finalists' rosters had Christian McCaffrey, the RB1 in all formats in 2023. A top-tier RB has massive Value Over Replacement, i.e. how much more they score than a waiver wire pickup. In 2024, the top 16 […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports (Preseason Updates): Nick Chubb, Jonathon Brooks, Marquise Brown, Mark Andrews, T.J. Hockenson, and more

The Ravens and Chiefs kick off the 2024 NFL season in just three days, meaning it's time for last-minute fantasy football draft preparation or taking an early look at Week 1 start 'em, sit 'em decisions. As always, injuries are a factor and will continue to be all season. Our preseason injury updates and reports […]

Fantasy Football League Winners - Best Ball Draft Targets (2024)

Fantasy football best ball drafts continue to build momentum as an entertaining way to play fantasy football. As the hype around drafting teams grows throughout the preseason, the appetite for more BB contests continues to grow without putting more in-season management on drafters' plates. Best ball is a format where you draft a team and […]

Should I Draft Chuba Hubbard or Miles Sanders for Fantasy Football? Who Is The Panthers RB1 for 2024?

The Carolina Panthers made Jonathon Brooks the first running back off the board in the 2024 NFL Draft, but they already had two running backs with starting experience in Chuba Hubbard and Miles Sanders. Sanders made the 2022 Pro Bowl, but Hubbard is younger and came on strong last season. Brooks ran for 1,139 yards […]

The Most Overvalued Fantasy Football Player from Every AFC Team (2024)

It’s finally football season. With the calendar flipping over to September, we are mere days away from the NFL kickoff. Now that the majority of drafts are behind us, we still need to evaluate each fantasy position. Heading into the season, we have seen many players skyrocket in value. Even with these adjustments, the question […]

Travis Etienne Jr. - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. is coming off the best season of his career. Over 17 games last year, he tallied 1,008 rushing yards, 476 receiving yards, and 12 touchdowns. He finished as the overall RB3 in PPR leagues. A lot of Etienne's […]

Must-Avoid Running Backs for Fantasy Football Drafts

Alexander Mattison, Miles Sanders, A.J. Dillon, and Dameon Pierce were four running backs who did nobody any fantasy football favors in 2023. Which running backs will be the ones who give fantasy managers sleepless nights and ulcers in 2024? While quarterbacks and wide receivers have become more important in fantasy football as the NFL continues […]