Week 2 Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings for Half-PPR: Travis Kelce, Dalton Kincaid, Isaiah Likely, Mark Andrews, Evan Engram, Brock Bowers, George Kittle

The first week of the 2024 fantasy football season was not kind to the tight end position. Key TEs such as Travis Kelce, Sam LaPorta, and Trey McBride all posted Week 1 duds, and the position as a whole disappointed. It will be more critical than ever to set your optimal fantasy lineups with our […]

Week 2 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings for Half-PPR: Brandon Aiyuk, Ja'Marr Chase, Tank Dell, Jayden Reed, Brian Thomas Jr., Terry McLaurin, more

The opening week of NFL games is in the books, so now it's time to set your sights on setting winning fantasy football lineups for Week 2. Our Week 2 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2024 are here to help you make those Week 2 start/sit decisions. There were several WR busts, a few […]

Week 2 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings for Half-PPR: Kyren Williams, J.K. Dobbins, Josh Jacobs, Tony Pollard, Rhamondre Stevenson, D'Andre Swift

The opening week of 2024 was eventful for several running backs, but as always, there were plenty of fantasy football busts. If you lost last week, don't panic -- we're here to help you with tough start-or-sit decisions. Today we will go over our NFL team's updated Week 2 fantasy football running back rankings for […]

Falcons Say Kirk Cousins Is Healthy

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said there wasn't a correlation between quarterback Kirk Cousins' (Achilles) health and his play-calling decisions in the Week 1 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cousins tore his Achilles in Week 8 of last year with the Minnesota Vikings before joining Atlanta in free agency back in March. After Cousins […]

Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings for Half-PPR: Saquon Barkley, Cooper Kupp, Rashee Rice, Jordan Mason, Jeff Wilson Jr., J.K. Dobbins, Tank Dell

Opening week is officially in the rearview mirror, and whether your team boomed or busted, it's way too early to get too high or low on your roster. If you're already tasked with tough start-or-sit decisions, our half-PPR fantasy football rankings for Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season are here to help. Use our […]

Biggest Fantasy Football Busts Of The Week - Fantasy Outlooks For Joe Burrow, Raheem Mostert, Marvin Harrison Jr., Mark Andrews

The opening Sunday of the 2024 NFL season has come and gone. Hopefully, you woke up on Monday morning feeling very good about how your first matchup of the year went. However, this week's slate of games was certainly stress-inducing for many fantasy football managers. Part of that stress was caused by a group of […]

Bucky Irving - Week 2 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for 2024

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: From an insurance running back to maybe much more. Bucky Irving, a late-round rookie target in fantasy drafts, showed he may be the most efficient runner in the Tampa Bay backfield. The fourth-round pick totaled 76 yards on 11 touches, averaging 6.9 […]

Darnell Mooney (WR, ATL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 17% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney made his team debut in Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but things didn't go according to plan. He only caught one pass for 15 yards while seeing three targets in the contest. The Falcons offense […]

Ray-Ray McCloud III Leads Receivers Against Steelers

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III was the leading receiver on Sunday in the team's season-opening loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 28-year-old finished the game with four receptions for 52 yards on seven targets while returning two kicks for a total of 56 yards. McCloud is usually the return specialist and sees minimal […]

Unexpected Boom Performances: Fantasy Football Risers Include Isaiah Likely, J.K. Dobbins, Alec Pierce, Jameson Williams, more

Regular season NFL football is back! The first NFL Sunday of the season is now in the books, meaning it is time to evaluate what we just witnessed. Some players exceeded their expectations, and others fell woefully short of theirs. Many players provided great performances for their fantasy managers this week. Josh Allen showed out, […]

Younghoe Koo Converts Lone Field-Goal Attempt In Week 1

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo converted his lone field goal attempt on Sunday from 24 yards out and tacked on one extra point in an 18-10 loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Koo is among the most intriguing kicking options this season, with the newly revamped offense for the Falcons and the fact that he plays […]

Kirk Cousins Struggles In Falcons Debut

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins struggled in his first game with his new team, completing 16-of-26 passes for 155 yards and one touchdown with one rushing attempt for no gain in an 18-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Coming off the severe leg injury, it's not a complete shock that Cousins struggled in his first […]

Drake London Records Two Receptions For 15 Yards In Week 1 Loss

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London recorded two receptions on three targets for 15 yards in an 18-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Fantasy managers were hoping for a positive first game from London with new quarterback Kirk Cousins. Still, he and the rest of the Atlanta Falcons struggled mightily to get anything consistently going […]

Kyle Pitts Finds The End Zone In Week 1 Loss

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts caught three passes on three targets for 26 yards and a touchdown in an 18-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. It wasn't a great game overall for Pitts, and if it weren't for the broken coverage on the 12-yard touchdown pass he received, it would have been a disappointing […]

Bijan Robinson Logs 23 Touches In Week 1 Loss

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson logged 18 carries for 68 yards and caught five passes on five targets for 43 yards in an 18-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The rumors of the Falcons giving Robinson "McCaffrey-like" treatment this season have been deemed accurate after logging 23 touches in his first game. The sophomore […]

Amari Cooper, Drake London, Courtland Sutton: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1

The 2024 NFL season is ready to kick into high gear as the main slate of Week 1 is set to begin! With fantasy football season officially back, it's time to dive into start-or-sit decisions. Amari Cooper, Drake London, and Courtland Sutton are hot names ahead of Sunday's games. Cooper set a career-high in receiving […]

Darnell Mooney A Possible WR4

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney will step into the WR2 role for this offense to open the season. The 26-year-old reportedly looked good in camp and continued to make plays when called upon. Drake London opens the season as the primary passing option, but Mooney shouldn't be far behind him on the depth chart. […]

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

Week 1 of the NFL season is finally here, which means its time to welcome you back to our Week 1 matchups analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football and the 2024 season! With the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens kicking off the season on Thursday, it's time to make those […]

Week 1 Team Defense Rankings for Fantasy Football: D/ST Updates Include Bengals DST, Buccaneers DST, Seahawks DST, 49ers DST, Jets DST, Cowboys DST, more

Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season continues on Sunday, and deciding which team defense (D/ST) to start is always difficult. If you didn't draft a top-tier defense and are playing the streaming game, our NFL team's Week 1 fantasy football defense (D/ST) rankings are here to guide you in setting the best optimal lineup. The […]

Justin Fields - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Justin Fields is "more likely" to serve as the starting QB over Russell Wilson in the season opener on Sunday. Wilson (calf) was diagnosed with calf tightness earlier this week and was limited in practice on […]

Week 1 Superflex 2QB Rankings for Fantasy Football: Updates for Kirk Cousins, Justin Fields, Derrick Carr, Daniel Jones, Justin Herbert, James Cook, more

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more fantasy football rankings. Today, we are focusing on Superflex leagues. For those unfamiliar with Superflex leagues, it's a format that allows you to start two quarterbacks but does not require you to do so. For fantasy managers searching for a streamer in 2QB leagues, we broke it all down for […]

Fantasy Football Landmines To Avoid for Week 1 - Najee Harris, Brandon Aiyuk, Kyle Pitts, more

Ah, Week One - that magical time when hope springs eternal, lineups are fresh, and every player on your roster looks like they’re about to put up 30 points. But here’s the thing: Week 1 can also be a minefield. Just because you drafted someone high doesn’t mean they’re destined to go off this week. […]

The King's Week 1 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

RotoBaller senior writer Scott "The King" Engel provides his Week 1 lineup fantasy football rankings in PPR, half PPR, and standard scoring formats. He also includes an analysis of highlighted players at each position. Regular starting options are included to illustrate which top performers may pave the way to a Week 1 fantasy football victory. […]

RB Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2024) - James Cook, Gus Edwards, D'Andre Swift, Najee Harris, Javonte Williams, Brian Robinson Jr.

If you have questions, we have answers. With Week 1 of the fantasy football season now upon us, it is time to make those difficult lineup decisions.  Week 1 of the NFL season is like a heavy title matchup. Nothing is too exciting, as everyone is getting a feel for one another. We are still […]

WR Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2024) - Chris Godwin, Christian Watson, DeAndre Hopkins, Malik Nabers, Brandon Aiyuk

Welcome back. Fantasy football has awakened from its 8-month hibernation, and I hope everyone has given their families their two weeks' notice now that football season is back. That said, Rotoballer has you covered for the next 4-5 months, breaking down which players you need to start and which players need to be on your […]

NFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 1) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pickem Contests

The preseason is finally over. It’s time for games that matter. Week 1 brings some great matchups, including the Chiefs hosting the Ravens. Another highlight will be when the Browns take on the Cowboys. Each week of the NFL season, I’ll share my picks for each game, and rank their selections for those who play […]

Week 1 DraftKings NFL DFS Picks - Main Slate (2024): Jayden Daniels, De'Von Achane, Justin Jefferson, Trey McBride, and more

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome back to our weekly DraftKings NFL DFS article! For those of you who don't participate in Preseason DFS, it's been a long wait for some NFL action on DraftKings. I hope you are as excited about the Week 1 Main Slate as I am! If you've been a regular reader of […]

NFL DFS: FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 - Top Lineup Plays Include Joe Burrow, Joe Mixon, Tyreek Hill, Stefon Diggs, Chris Godwin

After an exciting opening night matchup between the Chiefs and Ravens, the Packers and Eagles will meet in Brazil on Friday to keep things rolling. However, business will pick up on Sunday, with a loaded schedule on tap for Week 1. In this article, I will be providing you with my Week 1 daily fantasy […]

NFL DFS Lineup Sleepers for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 1 Value Picks Include Jayden Daniels, Jerome Ford, and Tank Dell

It’s finally here! Week 1 of the NFL season is right around the corner, and it is time to start getting your DFS lineups ready. Most of the discussion over the past few months has focused on season-long formats, but now it is time to shift some focus to weekly competitions. In this weekly piece, […]

Free NFL Betting Picks for Week 1 - Expert Predictions and Favorite Bets (2024)

The wait is over. Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season is finally here! Fantasy football, betting, and an abundance of football games await us in the months ahead. It’s good to be back. Week 1 lines are notoriously the sharpest of the entire season. Sportsbooks have had months to crunch the numbers and settle […]