Tarik Skuball Looks Outstanding on Saturday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal was excellent on the mound during Saturday's outing against the Chicago White Sox. Coming into this start, Skubal had allowed one earned run over his last three starts. His excellent pitching continued during Saturday's start. Skubal tossed seven shutout innings, allowing two hits while striking out six batters in […]

Tony Pollard, Jerome Ford, Dylan Sampson: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1

It’s Week 1, Rotoballers—and the backfields are heating up faster than Florida in August (yes, I'm currently in Florida and it's super hot). From proven veterans to explosive rookies, we’ve got three running backs worth your attention right now. Tony Pollard steps into a bigger role with Tyjae Spears sidelined, while Jerome Ford remains the […]

Drew Pomeranz Named Opener for Sunday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Drew Pomeranz has been named the opener for Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals. Pomeranz is set to serve as the opener for the fourth time this season. The southpaw holds a 2.45 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, with a 42/13 K/BB ratio across 40.1 innings this season. Pomeranz has only pitched more […]

Christian Yelich Takes Swings on Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) was able to take swings in the batting cage ahead of Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. His absence on Thursday marked the fourth game in a row that Yelich has sat out due to a back issue. The fact he was able to take swings is encouraging heading […]

Samuel Basallo Exits Early with Hand Injury

Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (hand) was removed early during Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Basallo was taken out of the game after taking a foul ball off his right hand. He attempted to stay in the game, but both his throws sailed into the outfield. The assumption is that Basallo will undergo […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 1? Khalil Shakir, Michael Pittman Jr., Rashid Shaheed, Jayden Higgins, Marvin Mims Jr., Romeo Doubs, Luther Burden III, Kyle Williams, Deebo Samuel Sr.

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 1 fantasy football lineup decisions are regarding players like Khalil Shakir, Michael Pittman Jr., Rashid Shaheed, Jayden Higgins, Marvin Mims Jr., Romeo Doubs, Luther Burden III, Kyle Williams, Deebo Samuel Sr. But not to worry, we are here to help make these […]

Will Micah Parsons Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update (2025)

New Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons (back), arguably the league's best pass-rusher, was traded to his new team from the Dallas Cowboys, who drafted him, for a package of a player and two first-round picks, and was signed to a massive contract extension. The blockbuster traded made Parsons the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL […]

Should I Start Tyler Warren, Colston Loveland, Mason Taylor? Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie TEs (2025)

We're now two games into the 2025 NFL season, and things have been incredible so far. Established stars such as Justin Herbert had huge games, while rookies like Omarion Hampton got their first taste of NFL action. Speaking of rookies, three standout rookie TEs, Tyler Warren, Colston Loveland, and Mason Taylor, will all make their […]

Jeremy Swayman Ready to Get Back on Track

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman aims to leave a poor season in the past after struggling in 2024-25. Speaking at Boston's practice facility this week before training camp, Swayman told reporters he had changed "everything" over the summer and was a "completely different human being" compared to last year. The talented netminder missed last year's […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 1 Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Include TreVeyon Henderson, Jerry Jeudy, Ricky Pearsall

Scott Engel's weekly Lineup Spotlights on RotoBaller.com showcase key players to consider for your fantasy football lineups. "The King" features players to go with when dealing with challenging lineup calls. The players that are covered in this article are based on Scott's Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available in the RotoBaller NFL Premium Pass. Use the exclusive promo code KING […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 1 Matchups Analysis (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another year of our weekly start 'em and sit 'em article! It's finally time to welcome you back -- it's the inaugural 2025 article for our Week 1 matchups analysis and fantasy football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em picks, which will hopefully help you make winning lineup decisions in Week 1 of the […]

Travis Hunter to be Every-Down Wide Receiver

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter is expected to be an every-down wideout and situational corner for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. Finally, fantasy managers get some clarification on how the Jags plan to handle Hunter's workload. The assumption is that his workload on defense will increase as he continues to learn and […]

2025 Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 1 Rankings

Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2025: 2025 fantasy football rankings Running back (RB) fantasy football rankings Wide receiver (WR) fantasy football rankings Tight end (TE) fantasy football rankings Quarterback (QB) fantasy football rankings FLEX fantasy football rankings Defense (D/ST) fantasy football rankings Kicker (K) fantasy football rankings Dynasty fantasy football rankings   Preparing […]

5 Fantasy Football Bold Predictions - Frank Ammirante's Week 1 Picks (2025)

The NFL season has finally arrived, so it's time to dive right in and provide some bold predictions. These are either notable players who are hitting their ceilings or surprise starts that I'm ranking significantly above consensus. On this page, you'll read about a mix of positions, depending on matchups and projected volume. Read on […]

NFL DFS Picks for Week 1 - DraftKings Top Plays, Value Picks, Lineup Advice for Main Slate (2025)

IT'S FOOTBALL SEASON! After a long seven-month waiting period, we are back, and the action kicks off with a Thursday tilt between the division rival Eagles and Cowboys. I'm thrilled to be bringing you this DraftKings article each week, and I hope this year we'll make money together all the way to the Super Bowl. […]

Week 1 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint (2025)

The managers completed their research, the players have been drafted, and now there's one thing left to do before kickoff: Set the all-important Week 1 lineup. Week 1 may have the fewest roster decisions to make. You essentially set your lineup when you completed your draft, because bye weeks have yet to come into play, […]

Fantasy Football Sleepers, Avoids: Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 - RotoBaller Staff Roundtable

Week 1 of the fantasy football season has finally arrived, and it's time to set those opening-slate lineups! This is the first edition of our RotoBaller Staff sleepers, avoids and start 'em, sit 'em picks column, where three of the industry's sharpest fantasy football analysts will present their case for or against players on the start-sit […]

WR/CB Matchups to Upgrade and Downgrade - Fantasy Football Week 1 (2025)

Welcome back to our WR/CB Matchups for Week 1 of the 2025 fantasy football season. After a long offseason, we're thrilled to be back and kick off the 2025 season! For those unfamiliar, this weekly series looks at fantasy football matchups for wide receivers versus the cornerbacks who are projected to cover them. We're using […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 1 Including Quinshon Judkins, Chris Rodriguez Jr., Ollie Gordon II, Dont'e Thornton Jr., Jayden Higgins, more

Welcome back to our first 2025 installment of the quick-hitting waiver piece that aims to put buzzy players on your radar! Soon enough, we'll be in the thick of the season, but most players have a blank canvas yet to be painted. Let's start the year on the right foot with our fantasy football waiver […]

Ricky Pearsall, Courtland Sutton, Calvin Ridley: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1

It’s finally Week 1, Rotoballers! It felt like FOREVER, but here we are! The first week can be challenging, but we are here to help. Who should you choose and why? I’m here to break it down with analysis, stats, and some gut feelings. In the first week, the decisions don’t get much tougher than […]

Wide Receiver Matchups to Target in Week 1 (2025) - Nico Collins, Brian Thomas Jr., Courtland Sutton, Tee Higgins, Josh Downs, more

Welcome to the first installment of our Wide Receiver Matchups to Target column for Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season. Since we don’t have any 2025 data yet, we’ll lean on last year’s numbers - but remember to take those with a grain of salt. Early in the season, factors like implied totals, projected […]

Running Back Matchups to Target in Week 1 (2025) - James Conner, Chuba Hubbard, Bucky Irving, more

Every week of the NFL season, we have to weigh the opportunities that we project for each running back against the quality of the opposing run defense. There are only a handful of backs that are guaranteed so many touches that we can look past their matchup and plug them into lineups without hesitation (the […]

Fantasy Football Landmines to Avoid for Week 1 - Justin Fields, David Montgomery, Jerry Jeudy, more

The offseason is a time of optimism. We draft our teams, pore over rookie reports, and listen to every bit of coach-speak with the unwavering belief that this is our year. The 2025-26 NFL season is finally here, and with it, the promise of a championship.  We’ve studied the depth charts, analyzed advanced metrics, and […]

Waiver Wire Planning A Week Ahead: High-Upside Bench Stashes Before Fantasy Football Week 1

Hey RotoBallers! It's time to look ahead, and plan for waiver wire stashes who may emerge in Week 1 games. Even though we have only had two games so far in Week 1, it is never too early to begin to look at the top options on the waiver wire. It is crucial to get […]

Connor McDavid Aiming for More Goals

Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid wants to become a more prolific goal-scorer this season. "I want to prove that scoring 50 or 60 is not a one-off," McDavid told Mark Spector of Sportsnet. "I've had 50 goals, and I've had 100 assists, and I like the goals a little bit more." The Oilers captain won […]

Shedeur Sanders Unlikely to Play in 2025

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders made the active roster to open the regular season. Despite that, Sanders is reportedly unlikely to see the field this season. Joe Flacco will begin the season as the starter with rookie Dillon Gabriel serving as the backup. Sanders will be on the roster, but it appears he's only going […]

Booms and Busts - Fantasy Football Starts and Sits for Week 1 Lineups (2025)

Week 1 of the 2025 season is finally here, and so is our fantasy football Booms and Busts article for Week 1! The 2025 NFL season has officially started. It feels just like yesterday we were watching the Philadelphia Eagles hoist their second Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. […]

Fantasy Football Matchups We Love - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

The fantasy football season is just about set to begin. With the regular season Week 1 finally upon us, we can stop dealing with hypothetical questions and begin formulating opinions based on reality. The many months of research and draft hype are set to pay off (or not). Rejoice, for the NFL has returned. Now […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 1 Updates for Christian McCaffrey, De'Von Achane, Jaylen Wright, Kyle Monangai

Below is our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 1, as of September 6. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 1, including Christian McCaffrey, De'Von Achane, Jaylen Wright, and Kyle Monangai. As the fantasy football season gets underway, every decision, transaction, and lineup […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks: Week 1 Targets and Avoids

Welcome back to our NFL Survivor Pool Picks for Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season! Football is back, and the options are endless -- there are so many different pools, fantasy leagues, weekly bets, and futures bets that it's hard to decide what to do with these choices. But survivor pools are the oldest […]