Safest First-Round Picks In 2024 Fantasy Football

The average draft position tells us that 10 players are routinely selected in the first round of fantasy football drafts. Christian McCaffrey, CeeDee Lamb, Tyreek Hill, Breece Hall, Bijan Robinson, Ja'Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jonathan Taylor, and A.J. Brown comprise that list. McCaffrey hasn't practiced for weeks due to a strained calf. […]

When Should I Draft Najee Harris? 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

Once a budding star, three straight seasons of declining production transformed Najee Harris into a non-exciting fantasy option. The workload, despite its inefficiencies (3.9 career YPC), has kept Harris in fantasy football lineups. The former first-round pick tallied the sixth-most carries in 2023, and he hasn't dipped below 1,000 yards in his professional career. A […]

David Montgomery vs. Aaron Jones - Who Should I Draft In 2024 Fantasy Football?

Two longtime NFC North running backs, on their second team in the division, are being selected next to each other in the fantasy football drafts. David Montgomery and Aaron Jones live in this year's "RB Dead Zone," a group of mid-round running backs that begin the season with red flags and bust potential. Both have […]

Will Kimani Vidal Make The Chargers 53-Man Roster? 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

As the start of the NFL season approaches, so does the trimming of rosters to 53 players. In short order, the NFL dream for hundreds of players will end. Late-round rookies have to exceed expectations to survive final roster cuts, even when the team they were drafted by lacks top-end talent at their position. Kimani […]

Chuba Hubbard vs. Jonathon Brooks - Who Should I Draft in 2024 Fantasy Football?

Should you prioritize early or late-season success? That's the root of the Carolina running back conundrum. Chuba Hubbard will get the first crack at being the lead back in Carolina due to the ongoing injury recovery for Jonathon Brooks (ACL). The latter, however, appears to be the better talent and could take over once active. […]

Is Late-Round QB Strategy Still Viable? 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Strategy

The best way to let everyone in your league know that you’re a fantasy football rookie is to draft a quarterback in the first round. Newbies see Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes or reigning MVP Lamar Jackson available and pounce. After all, they are viewed as two of the best players in the game, regardless […]

Should I Draft Brian Thomas Jr.? Fantasy Football Outlook for 2024 Drafts

For weeks of training camp, it was all quiet on the Brian Thomas Jr. front. The buzz is palpable in Jacksonville now. Reports of the 23rd-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft dominating defenders in practice are making their rounds on social media. It's not just because of his speed (4.33 40-yard dash). He's 6-foot-3 […]

Should I Draft Caleb Williams? Fantasy Football Outlook for 2024 Drafts

Four rookie quarterbacks in the last ten seasons have finished as a QB1 in fantasy football. Two prime candidates could extend that list. First and second-overall picks Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels are at or near the top-12 cutoff in the rankings but both offer tremendous upside. Below, we look at Williams' fantasy outlook and […]

DK Metcalf, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Tyler Lockett - 2024 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Outlooks

There's a new offense in Seattle and it should be fast. The Seahawks ranked dead last in offensive snaps last season, failing to reach 1,000 plays. New offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, who helped lead the University of Washington to the National Championship game, is now calling plays. How will this impact the trio of talented […]

Boom or Bust: Three Player Predictions for Fantasy Football Wide Receivers

We've seen them boom, and we've seen them bust. A trio of explosive receivers disappointed to various degrees in 2023. Jaylen Waddle, DK Metcalf, and DeVonta Smith all have top-10 fantasy football finishes in their career. That wasn't the case last season. Will Waddle, Metcalf, and Smith bust again in 2024 or will we witness […]

Fake Workhorses? Fantasy Football RBs Who Will Become Committee Backs

Remember the old days of fantasy football when the workhorse running backs were bonafide No. 1 picks and league winners? Apologies if you're new to the game and don't recall, but trust me, it's more fun now. Despite the abundance of wide receivers that now make fantastic early-round selections, fantasy managers still love the running […]

Is Josh Allen Still The No. 1 Quarterback In 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts?

Barring an injury, Josh Allen should finish as a top-five fantasy football quarterback in 2024. It's been one of the safest bets in the game we agonize over. But is he the bonafide, locked-and-loaded QB1? There are some concerns. Below, we look at Allen's history and which other quarterbacks could take the mantle as the […]

NFL Quarterback Salaries (2024) - All Starters Ranked From Highest to Lowest

The most important position in sports, quarterbacks will always command top dollar on the open market. If you don't have an elite signal caller, you won't win on the biggest stage. General managers need to be savvy with when and how much they pay their quarterbacks. The market will be reset every year as the […]

Joshua Karty Wins Kicking Competition In Los Angeles

Los Angeles Rams rookie kicker Joshua Karty appears to have won the starting job with the release of Tanner Brown on Tuesday. Karty is the only kicker currently on the Rams' roster. An All-American at Stanford, Karty was one of three kickers selected in the 2024 NFL Draft. He converted both of his field goal […]

Jake Browning To Miss Time With A Rib Injury

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning (ribs) is expected to miss time with a rib injury, according to head coach Zac Taylor. Browning filled in admirably for Joe Burrow when the latter missed a large chunk of last season with a wrist injury, prompting the team to re-sign him as their backup quarterback. Veteran Logan Woodside […]

Hendon Hooker Could Play Preseason Game Versus Kansas City

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell believes quarterback Hendon Hooker (concussion) is trending toward playing in the team's second preseason game against Kansas City on Saturday. The reserve quarterback suffered a concussion during Detroit's preseason opener against the Giants. Last week was the preseason debut for Hooker, who missed all of his rookie campaign recovering […]

Dan Campbell Eases Concerns About Jahmyr Gibbs

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell stated, "I think we're gonna be fine here," regarding the injury to running back Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) during a radio interview on Wednesday morning. There wasn't a timeline given on Gibbs' return to training camp, but Campbell's statements suggest it's not a long-term injury. The second-year running back is […]

Should I Draft Quentin Johnston? Fantasy Football Draft Outlook for 2024

When should I draft a certain player in fantasy football? That's a question often asked in the pre-draft process as fantasy managers attempt to build a league-winning roster. This is not one of those times. The question today is whether you should draft Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston at all, one season removed […]

Should I Draft Chase Brown? Fantasy Football Draft Outlook for 2024

Joe Mixon is out of Cincinnati. And with his departure, 309 touches are up for grabs. Opposite of the rest of the Zac Taylor era, there won't be one primary runner in the Bengals' backfield. Sophomore Chase Brown and free-agent addition Zack Moss are slated to split duties. Will either runner take the lion's share […]

Should I Draft Jonathan Brooks? Fantasy Football Draft Outlook for 2024

It's the worst thing a fantasy manager can hear: A player on your roster will miss time during the regular season. Running back Jonathon Brooks falls into that category. Carolina head coach Dave Canales believes his rookie second-round pick won't see the field until Week 3. The former University of Texas star suffered a torn […]

Should I Draft Rashee Rice? Fantasy Football Draft Outlook for 2024

A young, breakout wide receiver attached to the best quarterback in the NFL? It seems like an early pick in fantasy football. First came off-the-field troubles, then came target competition. Suddenly, Rashee Rice could be found in the middle rounds of 2024 drafts. The cost of drafting Rice may be rising. Below, we dive into […]

Is Greg Dortch, Michael Wilson, Or Zay Jones The Fantasy Football WR2 For The Cardinals?

Two of the most sought-after players, at their respective positions, are members of the Arizona Cardinals. Wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is an early second-round selection despite never playing against NFL defenses. Trey McBride is a top-four option at tight end. Where does that leave the rest of the weapons in the passing offense? Greg […]

Must Avoids: Big-Name Fantasy Football Players To Fade - Aaron Jones, Nick Chubb, Keenan Allen, more

Whether you are a seasoned fantasy football manager who reads RotoBaller articles all off-season or a rookie to the real world of fake football, there are a handful of names that everybody knows. Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are arguably the most famous players in the league today. You were disappointed if you selected those […]

Popular Fantasy Football Breakouts Picks Who Will Disappoint - Brock Bowers, Dontayvion Wicks, more

The breakout candidates every football season are like the popular group in high school. Some go on to be successful and you learn that the others peaked and never left your hometown when you run into them at a bar while visiting your parents. These players have compelling arguments in favor of being breakout candidates. […]

Top Candidates To Dethrone Sam LaPorta As The Fantasy Football TE1 In 2024

If you polled 100 fantasy football analysts before the 2023 season and asked who would finish as the top-scoring tight end, none of them would have answered Sam LaPorta. On the back of 10 touchdowns, the Lions’ rookie racked up 239.3 PPR fantasy points, nine ahead of second-place finisher Evan Engram. A double-digit touchdown season […]

Is Najee Harris Or Jaylen Warren the Fantasy Football RB1 for the Steelers?

A first-round pick versus an undrafted selection. The answer to the article title should be obvious, right? That's not that simple. Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren were deployed often throughout Pittsburgh's 2023 campaign, on what ultimately turned out to be a poor offense. Still, both contributed meaningful fantasy points at various points in the season. […]

How To Manage Bye Weeks In 2024 Fantasy Football

Constructing the perfect fantasy football roster is about answering the tough questions. Do I draft a quarterback or tight end early? Should I prioritize running backs or wide receivers? Do I select a third-year wideout with upside or the consistent, seasoned veteran? Do I worry about bye weeks? The last question has been the subject […]

Fantasy Football Players Set To Fall Short Of Their ADP At TE In 2024

In most offseasons, we hear, "Tight end is actually pretty deep this year." Then, the season wraps, and there's only a handful of lineup-staple tight ends and a boatload of others that are replaceable any given week. Is this finally the year that multiple valuable tight ends are uncovered in the middle-to-late rounds? Or will […]

Third-String Running Backs - Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers for Deeper Leagues

Injuries will thrust a third-string running back into a starting role this season. That's all but guaranteed. However, injuries themselves are impossible to predict. We can't say with certainty which rarely-used runner will become a flex-worthy fantasy football asset during the season. There are third-string backs that can ascend to second or first-string without a […]

Three NFL Quarterbacks In Make-or-Break Years - 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

Let's start this article off with a little cliche: Quarterback is the most important position across all sports. That's not blowing the minds of any readers and it's something that general managers across the NFL are constantly thinking about (outside of the Kansas City Chiefs, I think they're set). There won't be any hoisting of […]