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

Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season is finally here! The defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will host the Detroit Lions on Thursday night to kick off the new campaign on September 7. Each week of the NFL season, I’ll share my picks for each game, and rank the selections for those who […]

Should I Start Darnell Mooney or Treylon Burks? Fantasy Football Outlook

If you're asking the question "Should I Start Darnell Mooney or Treylon Burks?" you're either in a deep league or you drafted Cooper Kupp and/or Christian Watson. If the latter is the case, I'd like to paraphrase a famous poet: If you're having WR problems, I feel bad for you son. You got 99 problems […]

Should I Pick Up And Start Jonathan Mingo With D.J. Chark Out? Fantasy Football Outlook

Bryce Young is looking to accomplish something that hasn't been done in 21 years: a No. 1 overall pick winning his NFL debut. The last signal caller to win was David Carr when his Houston Texans won their first game as an expansion team in 2002. The rookie will have to do so with a […]

Should I Start The Commanders DST In Week 1? Fantasy Football Defenses

Spoiler alert! Have you ever become so invested in a TV show that has already aired, forcing you to dodge spoilers left and right? Don't tell me who or what is at the bottom of the hatch! Don't tell me who is a host and who is a human! Don't tell me who belongs in […]

Darren Waller Looking For A Strong Start To The Season

Fantasy managers have been victimized by tight end Darren Waller in the last two seasons. Since posting back-to-back 1,100-yard seasons in 2019 and 2020 as a member of the Raiders, the tight end has only played in 20 out of 34 possible games. With a change of scenery, fantasy managers hope Waller stays healthy and […]

Sterling Shepard Lost In The Wide Receiver Crowd To Begin Season

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard has ended each of the last two seasons on injured reserve. Due to his pension for finding himself on the shelf, the Giants brought in a slew of receiving options. Now, the veteran finds himself deeper on the depth chart. The ex-Oklahoma Sooner averaged eight targets per game […]

Jalin Hyatt Hopes To Get Past Cowboys Defense On Sunday Night

New York Giants rookie wide receiver Jalin Hyatt isn't projected to see many targets in his NFL debut on Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys. There is a strong chance, however, that Brian Daboll and Mike Kafka scheme a few plays for the reigning Biletnikoff winner. He'll look to show off his speed (he was […]

Darius Slayton A Likely Starter, Unlikely To Be On Fantasy Radars

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton is atop the depth chart at one of the receiver positions for New York but there are only so many pass attempts to go around. In sixteen games in 2022, Slayton grabbed 46 passes for 724 yards and just two touchdowns. Eleven of his 16 games were starts. […]

Parris Campbell Could Lead Giants Wide Receivers In Targets

New York Giants wide receiver Parris Campbell is coming off of his first healthy season of his four-year NFL career and he turned in some productive performances for the Indianapolis Colts. New York brought in the former second-round pick to occupy the slot wide receiver role while Wan'Dale Robinson recovers from an ACL tear. If […]

Isaiah Hodgins Looks To Build Off Of Successful End To 2022

New York Giants wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins was one of the biggest success stories in the NFL in 2022. Cut by Buffalo mid-season, Hodgins found a new home in New York and scored a touchdown in four of his final five regular season games. Riding the wave of his fantasy-relevant performances, the Giants named the […]

Saquon Barkley Locked In As An RB1 Against Dallas

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is still the engine of the offense, despite the offseason addition of tight end Darren Waller. Barkley is fresh off of a 1,300-yard, 10-touchdown rushing campaign in 2022. He also added 57 catches in the passing game. The sixth-year pro scored in both contests against the Cowboys last […]

Daniel Jones A Potential Bust Candidate Against Dallas

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones will begin the 2023 season facing off against a familiar foe. The Dallas Cowboys' opportunistic defense limited Jones to a 56.9 percent completion percentage, 424 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in two games last season. The 26-year-old does rely on his legs to boost his fantasy football numbers. […]

Has Travis Kelce Been Ruled Out For Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Picture it: You've spent weeks researching player outlooks and mock drafts (on RotoBaller, of course), and you draft the perfect team. You're projected to beat your Week 1 opponent by double digits, and the platform you play on forecasts you to have the most wins in the league. Then you're hanging out on a Tuesday […]

Rashid Shaheed Dodges Injury Report

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (groin) is not on the team's Week 1 injury report. The speedy sophomore is now on track to suit up against the Tennessee Titans. Shaheed had been dealing with a groin injury in training camp. He figures to serve behind Chris Olave and Michael Thomas to begin the […]

Kenny McIntosh Still Missing Practices

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh (knee) did not practice Wednesday due to a sprained knee. He's been off of the field for a month. The rookie sustained the injury during a mock game in early August. His status for Week 1 is still up in the air but looking unlikely as kickoff inches closer. […]

Jameis Winston Avoids Injury Report

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (wrist) is not listed on the team's injury report. The former first-overall pick sustained the injury during the Saints' final preseason game against Houston. He now figures to serve as the primary backup for starter Derek Carr. Third-string quarterback Jake Haener was hit with a six-game suspension earlier this […]

Demario Douglas Cleared For Opener

New England Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas (shoulder) is no longer listed on the team's injury report. The rookie is now slated to make his NFL debut against Philadelphia on Sunday. The sixth-round pick stood out during training camp and made his case for a spot on the roster. The veterans of the wide receiver […]

George Kittle Agrees To Restructured Contract

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle will be playing under a restructured contract in 2023. The team converted over $10 million of Kittle's base salary into a signing bonus. They also restructured the contract of offensive lineman Trent Williams. The moves were made in order to pay defensive end Nick Bosa, who agreed to […]

Travis Kelce To Test Out His Knee Thursday Morning

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (knee) plans to test out his knee during a workout Thursday morning to see how it responds. If all goes well, the star will then be on the field during pregame warmups against the Detroit Lions. According to the report, Kelce is pushing to play, but the team […]

Is Breece Hall Playing In Week 1? Should I Start Hall In Fantasy Football?

New York Jets running back Breece Hall appears to be ready to go for Week 1 and, according to coach Robert Saleh, will not be on a predetermined snap count. It sounds like everything that Hall fantasy managers ever wanted, coming off of an ACL tear in October. But it's not as rosy as it […]

Should I Pick Up and Start Marvin Mims Jr.? Fantasy Football Outlook

Talent can only take you so far in the National Football League. Most of the time, players need the right situation to blossom into the stars they were destined to be. There's a reason that Cleveland has cycled through quarterbacks faster than milk expires in your fridge. Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. […]

Is De'Von Achane Playing In Week 1? Should I Start Achane For Fantasy Football?

What a rollercoaster offseason it has been for Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane and fantasy football enthusiasts. He was drafted by Miami, a good offense that did not already have an established star running back on the roster, and impressed in OTAs. Then, the third-round pick suffered an undisclosed injury that cost him a […]

Should I Pick Up and Start Tank Bigsby? Fantasy Football Outlook

The Week 1 battle between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Indianapolis Colts is on the horizon but it remains to be seen how often head coach Doug Pederson will use the Tank. The rookie Tank Bigsby is, after all, reinforcement for the platoon of Trevor Lawrence, Travis Etienne Jr., Calvin Ridley, Christian Kirk, and Evan […]

Dameon Pierce (RB, HOU): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~43 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~50 ANALYSIS:  Dameon Pierce finished just short of the 1000-yard mark last year (939 yards) but would have cleared it easily had he not suffered a high-ankle sprain late in the season. This offseason, Houston did bring in someone to split the workload with the sophomore. Devin Singletary […]

Charges Dropped Against Patriots' Jack Jones

New England Patriots cornerback Jack Jones had all gun charges against him dropped by the Suffolk County District Attorney. He was arrested in mid-June at Boston's Logan Airport while allegedly carrying two firearms in his luggage. Jones will have to complete several hours of community service, and the situation is still subject to a review […]

Carl Nassib Announces Retirement From The NFL

Outside linebacker Carl Nassib, the first openly gay active player in NFL history, is retiring from the NFL at the age of 30. Nassib played in 99 regular season games for the Buccaneers, Browns, and Raiders. In 2023, he recorded 23 tackles and 3.5 sacks in Tampa Bay. In a post on social media, Nassib […]

Optimism Surrounding The Health Of Terry McLaurin

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (toe) has responded well to work as he recovers from a turf toe injury. According to Jonathan Jones, there's optimism that the Pro Bowl wideout can suit up in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals. He suffered the injury during the team's second preseason game. The team will release […]

Jamison Crowder Joins Washington's Practice Squad

Veteran wide receiver Jamison Crowder is signing on to be a part of the Washington Commanders practice squad. The 2015 fourth-round pick was originally drafted by Washington and now returns to the team after stints in New York and Buffalo. He was released by the Giants last week. Over his eight-year career, the veteran wideout […]

Bone Bruise For Travis Kelce

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (knee) is working on getting the swelling down in his knee so he's able to suit up in Thursday night's season opener. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport calls the diagnosis a bone bruise, noting that his ligaments are all intact. On a Philadelphia radio show, Eagles center Jason Kelce […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Could Function As The Primary Downfield Receiving Threat

Detroit Lions rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs could be used as the team's primary downfield pass-catching threat early this season, according to Tim Twentyman of Lions.com. Detroit is without Jameson Williams (suspension) and DJ Chark Jr. is now in Carolina, leaving a hole for vertical threats. Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson recently noted that "vertical […]