Ray Davis A Touchdown-Or-Bust Option In Week 1

When Josh Allen wasn't poaching touchdowns from James Cook in 2023, it was 33-year-old Latavius Murray. The veteran logged 17 carries inside the 10 and 11 inside the five-yard line. That role is now projected to be filled by rookie Ray Davis, a fourth-round pick out of Kentucky. The 24-year-old scored 14 touchdowns in his […]

James Cook Projects As A High-End RB2 Against Arizona

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook is again opening the season as the lead back in Buffalo. Despite concerns over touches near the endzone, Cook should be started in all fantasy football leagues. A low touchdown total (six) was the only blemish from Cook's RB12 finish from a season ago. He totaled 1,567 yards and […]

Josh Allen Draws Great Matchup In Season Debut

There's little concern for the top quarterback in fantasy football in Week 1. Josh Allen, who finished as the QB1 in three of the last four seasons, will face off against the Arizona Cardinals at home. While the Cardinals' offense has improved from a year ago, the defense remains a work in progress. The roster […]

Brock Bowers Will Make NFL Debut On Sunday

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (foot) will play against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, according to head coach Antonio Pierce. The rookie first-round pick missed a significant chunk of preseason and training camp while working through his foot issue. That may delay a potential breakout, as he was unable to play any […]

Vikings Optimistic About Jordan Addison's Ankle

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (ankle) is trending toward suiting up in Week 1, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. The second-year wideout has been dealing with an ankle issue since being carted off the practice field in mid-August. O'Connell says they "feel good" about Addison playing against the New York Giants. The 22-year-old […]

Mitchell Trubisky Limited With Knee Injury

Buffalo Bills quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. The backup to Josh Allen suffered a knee injury during a preseason game against the Steelers in mid-August. Sean McDermott notes that he's unsure if Trubisky will be healthy enough to play in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals. Allen and Trubisky […]

Bo Nix Named As One Of Broncos Captains

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix was named one of the team captains for the upcoming season. He's the first Denver rookie to be selected as a captain since 1967. The 12th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft won the starting quarterback job over Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson in training camp. Receiver Courtland Sutton, […]

Damar Hamlin To Start In 2024

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was named a starter for the team's Week 1 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. He'll line up alongside Taylor Rapp in the Buffalo secondary. It's the first start for Hamlin since he collapsed on the field in January 2023. His heartbeat was restored on the field by the team's medical […]

Rasheen Ali Doubtful To Make NFL Debut On Thursday

Baltimore Ravens running back Rasheen Ali (neck) is doubtful to suit up on Thursday against the Kansas City Chiefs. The rookie fifth-round pick suffered a stinger early in the preseason and has been a limited participant in practices leading up to the regular season opener. The team officially lists Ali as doubtful. As expected, Derrick […]

Ja'Marr Chase In Practice Uniform Amid Contract Dispute

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase was spotted in uniform walking into Wednesday's practice as his high-profile contract extension discussions continue. The multi-time Pro Bowler has been at the team facility but not participating in practices while he searches for a new deal. According to reports, Chase was part of the team meeting to prepare […]

Jayden Daniels - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Jayden Daniels makes his highly-anticipated NFL debut against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, one of the worst pass defenses a year ago (fourth-worst 248.9 yards per game). The unfortunate aspect of Washington's offense is the lack of talent at receiver. Terry McLaurin is great, but […]

Fantasy Football WR Injury Reports: Week 1 Updates For Marquise Brown, DeAndre Hopkins, Davante Adams, Josh Downs

Go ahead, shed a few tears of joy. Football is back! Generally, this is the healthiest that teams will be for the rest of the season. But there are some wide receivers whose start to the season may be delayed due to injury. To keep close tabs on all of the news across the NFL, […]

Matthew Stafford - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Consider streaming in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: The same way his previous season ended, Matthew Stafford returns to Detroit, the franchise that made him the first-overall pick in 2009. And just like the postseason loss, points won't be hard to come by. The Rams and Lions combined for 47 points in […]

Mike Williams - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR5 ANALYSIS: By the time the New York Jets take the field for Monday Night Football, it will be just weeks away from one year since Mike Williams' ACL tear. It seems certain that he'll suit up for his new team in Week 1. But don't bet […]

Fantasy Football Boom-Or-Bust Picks To Target: Anthony Richardson, Malik Nabers, Kyle Pitts, more

Take a gamble or play it safe. We don't play fantasy football to get fifth or sixth. We want the championship. To win, we have to take swings. That means drafting high-upside players who carry risks. They can break out and be a core part of your fantasy roster. Or they don't work out and […]

Early-Round Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Landmines to Avoid in 2024

Nailing the selections at the top of fantasy football drafts won't necessarily lead to a championship, but whiffing on them will likely lead to a frustrating season. According to ADP (average draft position), 17 wide receivers are being selected in the first three rounds in 12-team leagues. The first-round group of Tyreek Hill, CeeDee Lamb, […]

Kenneth Walker III - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Kenneth Walker III is currently healthy. And when he's active, he takes on lots of opportunities. He averaged over 17 touches in his 14 fully healthy games in 2023. A year ago, there was speculation that Zach Charbonnet would significantly cut into Walker's workload. That […]

Chris Godwin - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2/3 ANALYSIS: Back in the slot and matched against a terrible secondary, Chris Godwin is worthy of at least a flex start in Week 1. According to Pro Football Focus, Godwin lined up out wide on 588 of his 891 offensive snaps (66%) last season. That’s […]

Javonte Williams - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: The death of Javonte Williams has been greatly exaggerated. Earlier in training camp, it was speculated that Williams could be a potential cut candidate. He's now locked in as the Broncos' starting running back and a high-floor RB2. Because of a new scheme and […]

Taysom Hill - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Consider in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1/2, dependent on format ANALYSIS: Listen to what coaches have to say. Throughout training camp, Dennis Allen (when he's not bashing Kendre Miller) has propped up Taysom Hill as one of New Orleans' best offensive weapons. #Saints HC Dennis Allen on Taysom Hill: “How many football […]

Brian Thomas Jr. - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Sit in most formats POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4/5 ANALYSIS: There are more than enough opportunities for rookie first-round pick Brian Thomas Jr. this season. 3,174 air yards have been vacated from a season ago. Former Jacksonville outside wide receivers Calvin Ridley and Zay Jones combined for 1,337 yards on 110 receptions. Trevor Lawrence finds […]

Chuba Hubbard (RB, CAR): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~100 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~131 ANALYSIS: A starting running back (for at least four weeks) is available in the double-digit rounds. That rarely happens. Rookie second-round pick Jonathon Brooks is beginning the season on the PUP list, securing the starting role for Chuba Hubbard. Veteran Miles Sanders will mix in. Hubbard […]

David Montgomery - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Formats POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) is on track to be ready for Detroit's season opener, but that doesn't mean David Montgomery should be sent to fantasy benches. Scoring should come easy on "Sunday Night Football" when the Lions host the Rams. The O/U of 51 (at the […]

Isiah Pacheco - Week 1 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Formats POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Averaging a healthy 84 total yards per game a year ago, Isiah Pacheco could be in line for more work in 2024. His averages saw a boost when Jerick McKinnon was out of the lineup. McKinnon is no longer with the team. How many yards […]

Who Should I Draft? Ladd McConkey, Jonathon Brooks, Braelon Allen Fantasy Football Outlooks (2024)

Three rookies with different expectations to begin their debut campaigns. One projects to contribute immediately, another begins the season on the PUP list, and the third solidifies his role as an insurance back for a top draft pick. How a fantasy manager builds their team early in the draft could determine which of Ladd McConkey, […]

Should I Draft Devin Singletary or Tyrone Tracy Jr. for Fantasy Football? Who Is The Giants RB1 for 2024?

Saquon Barkley finished as the RB13 in 2023, an extraordinary feat for a running back on a putrid Giants' offense. That won't happen in 2024. Devin Singletary takes over for Barkley, and while he'll be the backfield leader, he'll have some company. Rookie Tyrone Tracy Jr. will take some off his plate. The rest of […]

Finding Running Back Breakouts for Fantasy Football: Vacated Red-Zone Touches

Ask any fantasy football player: What's the fastest way to rack up points? For running backs, getting the high-value touches inside the red zone (or, even better, inside the 5-yard line) leads to easy scores. Touchdowns lead to quick fantasy points. It's not rocket science, nor a new advanced metric to try and predict the […]

Romeo Doubs (WR, GB): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~120 Overall CURRENT ADP: 131 ANALYSIS: The Green Bay Packers are fortunate to have one of the deepest wide receiver rooms in the NFL. That's great for Green Bay, but bad for fantasy managers. Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Christian Watson, and Dontayvion Wicks are all being selected in fantasy football drafts and we […]

Evan Engram: Fantasy Football Draft Outlook (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~75 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~73 ANALYSIS: Is Christian Kirk or Evan Engram the PPR king in Jacksonville? The tight end led the position in targets (143), receptions (114), and routes run (603) en route to a TE2 finish. He ran a route on over 97% of Jacksonville's passing plays. Touchdowns (four) held […]

Darnell Mooney: Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~140 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~160 ANALYSIS: Three years ago, Darnell Mooney was a 1,000-yard, WR2-caliber player. A handful of missed games and a Justin Fields-led Chicago offense relegated him to the waiver wire. A change of scenery could breathe new life into his career. Mooney arrives in Atlanta, a roster devoid of wide […]