Mohamed Sanu Has Solid Week 1 With 57 Yards

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu caught five of his six targets for 57 yards in Sunday's loss to the Vikings. Sanu was third on the team in receiving yards on the day, behind Austin Hooper (77) and Calvin Ridley (64). Sanu tied with Ridley for the third-most targets in the game behind Hooper and […]

Calvin Ridley Scores Touchdown, Totals 64 Yards

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley had a solid debut to his sophomore season on Sunday, catching four of six targets for 64 yards and a touchdown. His touchdown reception was the Falcons' first score of the season and came on a fourth down conversion in the fourth quarter. Ridley tied for third on the […]

Austin Hooper Leads Falcons In Receiving On Sunday

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper was one of the team's offensive bright spots on Sunday. Hooper caught all nine of his targets for 77 yards. He was second on the team in targets after Julio Jones, who received 11 targets from Matt Ryan. This is certainly very encouraging for Hooper going forward. If he […]

Devonta Freeman Fumbles, Totals Only 31 Yards

It was a nightmare of an opening week for Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman. The Vikings suffocated the Falcons' running game, holding Freeman to just 19 yards on eight carries. Ito Smith was the team's leading rusher on the game, gaining 31 yards on six carries. Freeman had four targets through the air and […]

Matt Ryan Salvages Day With Two Late Touchdowns

Things were looking pretty ugly for three quarters for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan on Sunday, but he was able to somewhat salvage his stat line in the fourth quarter. In the Falcons 28-12 loss to the Vikings, Ryan completed 33 of 46 passes for 304 yards and two touchdowns. He was also picked off […]

Week 1 NFL Matchups Analysis: Start/Sit Advice (Part 1)

Welcome to our Week 1 matchup analysis and start/sit column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every contest from the Sunday slate, helping you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. Be sure to check back regularly because this article will be updated as news comes in regarding injuries and other important information. I will start […]

The King's Week 1 Lineup Spotlight - Key Starters and Tough Calls

Welcome to Week 1, RotoBallers! Below you will find some of my spotlight plays and tough lineup decisions for Week 1 of the fantasy football season. These are based off my Premium Weekly Lineup rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller Seasonal Premium Fantasy Football Package. Enter promo code KING at checkout and get access […]

Week 1 Woos and Boos - Contrarian Lineup Decisions

With the Week 1 slate finally upon us, the fantasy football season is underway. Even though you have already completed your drafts, that is only part of the process. Putting together the best possible lineup is key to getting your season off on the right foot. But never fall into the "always start your studs" […]

Week 1 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2019 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Ohhhhh it is good to be back, RotoBallers! I'm getting this bad boy kicked off a little earlier this year since I've got a wife at home who's ready to go into labor anyyy minute now. The nerve of that kid, coming right before football season. Below are RotoBaller's Week 1 defense tiers and rankings, […]

Under-The-Radar Booms/Busts: Week 1 Lineups

The NFL season is here, which means the fantasy football season is here, too! One of the key ways to winning championships in fantasy football leagues and money in one-day fantasy contests is by finding under-the-radar players who have big weeks. Another way to win is to avoid the under-the-radar players who look like they […]

Week 1 Busts - Overvalued Players To Avoid In Fantasy Football

It's finally here. That moment all of you fantasy football fanatics have been waiting for. Week 1 of the 2019 regular season. No longer will we have to sit through meaningless preseason games and training camp babble. You can finally see if your prized draft-pick selections will pay off. Throw your special jersey on, kick […]

Break The Slate: DraftKings NFL DFS Lineup Picks - Week 1

FOOTBALL IS BACK!!! Are you guys pumped? I'm pumped! I'm so excited to share my DraftKings DFS picks with you every week this season here at RotoBaller and I look forward to this journey that we have in front of us. There is always so much hope in Week 1 and it will be my […]

Julio Jones To Sign Three-Year Extension

The Atlanta Falcons and wide receiver Julio Jones are finalizing a three-year, $66 million contract extension on Saturday, league sources told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport. The $22 million per season would make Jones the highest-paid receiver in the game. The 30-year-old is an elite wideout that is coming off a season in […]

Top NFL Betting Expert Picks for Week 1 (9/8/19)

The 2019 NFL season is finally upon us and this might be one of the most hyped up seasons in recent memory! Yes, we say that every year, but it's true! We're here to dive into the numbers, teams, and picks setup for the NFL this week. There is nothing quite like waking up on […]

Draft Recap - RotoBaller's Staff League on Fleaflicker

Hey there from Brett Mitchell (aka AllBenchRB). This is my first year in the RotoBaller Experts staff league (7th year running) - and with that comes great excitement to participate, compete and analyze the draft. I’ll make a few key observations before I get into the thick of it. This was a very fast draft and […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 1 - Daily Fantasy Football

After a long offseason, Week 1 is finally here. For those of you who didn't participate in preseason DFS contests, tournaments are open to get your season moving in the right direction. There are some big games with significant DFS ramifications on Sunday, including the Chiefs heading to Jacksonville to meet the Jaguars, with a […]

Week 1 DFS GPP Stacks For FanDuel And DraftKings

Hey there RotoBallers! After a long off-season, the big day is finally here as the NFL regular season Week 1 kicks off. You have probably already been tinkering with daily fantasy lineups since prices were released last month but there's always room for more combinations. Get those lineups set on Sunday morning, sit back, and […]

NFL DFS Prop Picks for 9/8/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

Following a dud of a Thursday night game, the NFL offers up a 13-game Week One slate for Sunday, with two more games coming on Monday night. The opening week brings a bunch of fascinating opportunities when playing props. There are so many players in different situations, and the uncertainty is what presents the chance […]

NFL DFS RB and WR Anchors For Week 1 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. In this piece, we're looking at some attractively priced running backs or wide receivers to build your cash or tournament lineups around.  Make sure you're thoroughly informed before you start building your lineups for FanDuel or DraftKings, and check out the rest of RotoBaller's […]

NFL DFS Must Avoids and Injuries for Week 1 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back to our weekly Must Avoids and Injuries series for our NFL DFS Premium Subscribers.  Below, you'll find a our expert's top players to avoid for this week. We'll be adding the injured players to be wary of closer to game day. We're […]

Falcons Defense A Risky Week 1 Start

The Falcons Defense opens the year with a road matchup against the Vikings. Last year, the Falcons allowed the fifth-most yards in the league and the eighth-most points in the league. A lot of that was due to the fact that the Falcons' offense was so prolific last year that their opponents were often playing […]

Matt Bryant Set To Return As Falcons Kicker

The Atlanta Falcons recently brought back veteran kicker Matt Bryant after trying out Giorgio Tavecchio and Blair Walsh in the preseason. After Tavecchio and Walsh struggled, the team decided to cut them and re-sign Bryant. The 44-year-old Bryant will return to the same role he's had with the Falcons since 2009. He converted 95.2% of […]

Ito Smith Not A Viable Week 1 Starting Option

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith should see a lot of playing time this year as the primary backup to Devonta Freeman. Expect him to get about five carries and two or three targets this week. In a tough matchup on the road against the Vikings, it's hard to rely on too much production from […]

Fantasy Injury Exam Room - Week 1 Outlooks: Amari Cooper, Stefon Diggs, More

In our weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive weekly look into major injuries and their fantasy football implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury scouting report. It’s an unrivaled combination of medical and […]

Julio Jones Plans To Play Sunday

Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones said he plans to play in the Week 1 season opener on Sunday against the Vikings. Jones and the Falcons are close to reaching an agreement on a contract extension, but Jones said all he's concerned about right now is "being ready to go" this […]

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

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The NFL season is finally here, and below you will find my Week One fantasy football lineup rankings. The ranks are available in PPR, Half PPR and Standard formats. They will be updated as needed, so make sure to check back for the latest versions, especially on the weekends. Skill Position analysis […]

Mohamed Sanu Could Be Sneaky Week 1 Starting Option

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu has mostly been in the background this offseason as the hype has surrounded his teammate and fellow wide receiver Calvin Ridley. However, with the team's No. 1 receiver Julio Jones potentially out this week against the Vikings, Sanu could stand to benefit just as much as Ridley. The Vikings […]

Austin Hooper Is A Low-End TE1 For Week 1

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper could provide a safety net and a strong end-zone target for quarterback Matt Ryan in a tough Week 1 matchup against the Vikings. The big story surrounding the Falcons offense heading into Week 1 is the availability of wide receiver Julio Jones, who is in the midst of contract negotiations with […]

Calvin Ridley Could Be Poised For Strong Week 1

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley capitalized on teams double-teaming No. 1 receiver Julio Jones all year last year, but this week he may find himself capitalizing off of Jones' absence. As Jones remains in contract negotiations with the Falcons, he's looking less and less likely for Week 1. If Jones indeed misses the game, […]

Start Devonta Freeman In Week 1 With Tempered Expectations

After an injury-shortened 2018 campaign, Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman is now healthy and should be geared up for a big workload in 2019. The Falcons start their season off with a tough road matchup against the Vikings. While the Vikings were better against the pass than they were against the rush last year, […]