Ty Chandler (RB, MIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues (14+ Teams) ROSTERED IN: 11% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler showed value in PPR, catching three passes from Sam Darnold in the 28-6 win over the New York Giants. With fellow Vikings RB Aaron Jones' injury history, Chandler could serve as a good handcuff or […]

Juwan Johnson (TE, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Bench Stash/Don't Add ROSTERED IN: 39% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson had a nice game (at least relative to other tight ends) scoring 10.6 PPR points. The tight end position is approaching Sahara Desert levels of barren wasteland, so Johnson's production seems nice in perspective. Johnson only produced […]

Is Christian McCaffrey Playing or Injured? Should I Start Jordan Mason?

With the news of San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey's injuries, his owners are rightfully wondering if he will play against the Jets in week 1 on Monday night. McCaffrey was the RB1 in 2023 by a wide margin, outscoring RB2 Breece Hall by over 70 PPR points. He is fantasy dynamite when healthy. McCaffrey […]

Puka Nacua Heading To Injured Reserve, Out Four Games

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (knee) is heading to the injured reserve after injuring his knee during Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions. He appeared to re-aggravate the bursa sac injury in his right knee, which he picked up in early August at training camp. The 23-year-old had a stellar rookie season, breaking […]

Is Josh Allen Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen (hand) was the overall QB1 in 2023 and QB2 in 2024, and he showed no signs of slowing down in Sunday's Week 1 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals, scoring 4 total touchdowns and over 30 fantasy points. Unfortunately, Allen picked up an injury in the game on a leaping TD […]

Is David Njoku Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku had a monster end to his 2023 season, finishing with 28 receptions, 373 yards, and four touchdowns in his last four games, providing league-winning scoring for managers who owned him throughout the playoffs. Njoku looked to be having a solid game, catching four passes for 44 yards with plenty […]

Is Puka Nacua Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (knee) burst onto the fantasy football scene in 2023, breaking the rookie receiving yards record with 1,486 yards and finishing as the WR4 overall in PPR. Nacua was a late 1st to early 2nd round draft pick in many PPR fantasy drafts this year. Unfortunately, Puka didn't make […]

Is Kenneth Walker III Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

After an up and down 2023, Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (abdomen) picked up an injury during a good effort Sunday against the Denver Broncos. Walker III still had a great game, rushing for 81 yards and a touchdown and picking up six receiving yards, good for 18.9 full-PPR fantasy points. Is Walker […]

Tyler Lockett Expected To Play In Week 1

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (thigh) is expected to play Sunday against the Denver Broncos. He is coming off a down year, having failed to reach 1,000 yards receiving and scored under eight touchdowns for the first time in five years. Lockett will join DK Metcalf and Jaxon Smith-Njigba as Seattle's clear top three […]

Jalen Ramsey Will Attempt To Play On Sunday

Miami Dolphins Pro Bowl defensive back Jalen Ramsey (hamstring) will try to play through his hamstring injury in Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He may be limited in the number of snaps he takes to help reduce the risk of re-aggravating the injury, though, and it's yet to be seen how many. Ramsey missed […]

Will Tyler Lockett Play In Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett has been a mainstay of fantasy football for years, scoring more than eight touchdowns for five years straight (2018-2022) and recording 1,000 receiving yards for four consecutive years (2019-2022). Lockett has been incredibly trustworthy at outplaying his ADP and being a steady presence in starting lineups, delivering WR2/Flex-worthy numbers. […]

Ja'Marr Chase - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: You cannot leave Ja'Marr Chase on your bench if he plays. He is an elite WR talent and belongs in every starting lineup if he steps on the field. Unfortunately, Chase is embroiled in a contract dispute with the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals have reportedly submitted a "significant" […]

Will MarShawn Lloyd Play In Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

MarShawn Lloyd was drafted in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. A dynamic, explosive playmaker from USC, Lloyd quickly established himself as the clear second-string RB and will back up lead-back Josh Jacobs in 2024. Unfortunately, Lloyd is dealing with a hamstring injury, which has put his status […]

Workhorse Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings for All 32 Teams - Expected Snap Counts Analysis

There have been increasingly fewer "workhorse" running backs in the NFL. More teams are shifting towards "committee" roles in their backfields for various reasons. This can frustrate fantasy football managers, as it reduces the concentration of fantasy points for RBs and makes it more difficult to obtain league-winning or even high-scoring RBs. The situation varies […]

Will Marquise Brown Play Tonight? Fantasy Football Injury Update For 'Thursday Night Football'

After an injury-riddled season with the Arizona Cardinals, Marquise Brown was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs, and will now join Patrick Mahomes and one of the best offenses in the NFL. Unfortunately for Brown and his fantasy managers, and perhaps to the surprise of no one, Brown picked up another injury, and managers should […]

Last Year's Fantasy Football League Winners Set to Bust in 2024

It's tough to accurately predict which players will bust in any given year. This can be a problem for fantasy football managers, as busts can easily make or break teams. It's crucial to attempt to identify players who will disappoint. There are players viewed as great each year who are drafted highly and bust massively. […]

Is Christian McCaffrey Hurt or Healthy? Week 1 Fantasy Football Update

San Francisco 49ers Running Back Christian McCaffrey has been dealing with a calf strain for the past few weeks. While it's concerning news, there is always a window to return to practice and become fully healthy for the game when a player is injured in the preseason. It's not uncommon to see teams exercise caution […]

Every Fantasy Football Team Defense With Overall DST1 Upside - 49ers, Ravens, Cowboys, Jets, more

Defense is one of the toughest positions to nail in fantasy football. Turnovers are often mercurial, and teams go on streaks of getting huge chunks of takeaways to cold streaks of very few. Injuries, some of which fly under the radar, can have a big impact on D/ST scoring. In addition, matchups along the offensive […]

Baker Mayfield - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-End QB1 ANALYSIS: While Baker Mayfield doesn't have rushing upside and wasn't a top-10 QB in 2023, the Commanders defense, especially the secondary, was gashed through 2023. Mayfield could have a big day with his array of weapons on offense. Mayfield experienced a career resurgence in […]

Jaleel McLaughlin - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/Flex (PPR) ANALYSIS: Jaleel McLaughlin didn't have much fantasy production in 2023, but that could change in a big way in 2024. McLaughlin showcased his explosiveness and efficiency, logging 5.4 yards per carry and scoring three total touchdowns in limited effort. McLaughlin's highlight tape is impressive. […]

Rome Odunze - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 10-12 Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: While Odunze was drafted with the ninth pick and lauded as an elite prospect, he faces an uphill battle to gain significant snaps in 2024 and largely didn't impress in the preseason. Rome Odunze is the newest Bears WR, but unfortunately for his fantasy […]

Will Levis - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: QBs ANALYSIS: Levis is entering his second season as the starting quarterback with the Tennessee Titans, and while he showed promise in Year 1, both he and the Titans need to show a little more before you should feel comfortable starting Levis outside of very deep leagues. Levis took over […]

Will Keenan Allen Play In Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

New Chicago Bears Wide Receiver Keenan Allen is coming off a stellar year, having secured 108 catches for 1,243 yards and 7 TDs. Allen was drafted in the vast majority of leagues with projections of finishing the year as a solid WR2/WR3 due to the target competition he now has in DJ Moore and Rome […]

Luke McCaffrey - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1

BALLER MOVE: Sit for Week 1 POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4+ ANALYSIS: Luke McCaffrey was drafted in the 3rd round this year, and while he looks to be a promising prospect, the Commanders have tons of question marks, and McCaffrey is still somewhat raw. Luke McCaffrey had an impressive college career, and the trade of Jahan Dotson […]

Who Should I Draft? Saquon Barkley, D'Andre Swift, Austin Ekeler Fantasy Outlooks

Saquon Barkley, D'Andre Swift, and Austin Ekeler all profile as very different RBs, and all bring different values at their ADP. Each one projects to score at different levels and with varying consistency, but only one can be the best value for your lineups. Barkley has shown off elite talent and production with the Giants, […]

Will Sam LaPorta Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Lions second-year tight end Sam LaPorta exploded onto the fantasy football scene in 2023, finishing as the TE1. LaPorta hauled in 86 passes for 889 yards and 10 TDs, regularly putting up huge games and providing league-winning upside. LaPorta was held out of the preseason with a hamstring injury. However, he returned to practice after […]

Who Should I Draft? Kirk Cousins, Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels Fantasy Football Outlooks (2024)

Quarterback is the highest-scoring position in Fantasy Football nearly every year. The highest-scoring non-quarterback often scores less than the top-5 or more Quarterback scoring leaders. Quarterback is an interesting position in 2023. A rash of injuries muddied the QB situation in 2023, with Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert, Anthony Richardson, Kirk Cousins, and Aaron Rodgers all […]

Should I Draft Chase Brown or Zamir White in Fantasy Football in 2024?

Chase Brown and Zamir White have both been touted as breakout candidates in 2023. Both made big plays in 2023 and secured roles in their offenses. They had different paths to being featured in this article, and drafting one over the other could make a big difference for your fantasy team in 2024. Let's dive […]

Gus Edwards (RB, LAC): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~100 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~114 ANALYSIS: The Los Angeles Chargers signed Gus Edwards from the Baltimore Ravens for the 2024 season. While J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards could be in a committee, Dobbins has an alarming injury history, and with such devastating injuries, it's unlikely he ever returns to consistently produce like […]

Who Should I Draft? Travis Kelce, Sam LaPorta, Trey McBride Fantasy Football Outlooks (2024)

Tight end can be a league-winning position if you draft right. Given the variance in scoring of the position and the incredibly low floor of tight ends outside the top 10, it can be worthwhile to invest an early pick in an elite tight end. A great TE performance can bail out a lackluster performance […]