Key Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Week 1

Below you will find some of my favored choices and players to go with when dealing with challenging lineup decisions in Week 1. These selections are based on my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller NFL Premium Pass. Enter promo code KING at checkout for a discount and get access to my ranks in […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks - Week 1 Targets and Avoids for Survivor Leagues

Survivor is one of the oldest yet simplest pools in football. Its popularity has been overtaken by fantasy football , but that has more than a dozen variables needed to win. Picking an NFL team to win each week, and not being able to take them again -- can't get any easier. You don't need […]

Booms and Busts - Starts and Sits for Week 1 Lineups

The time has come to rejoice as the 2022 NFL season is finally upon us and, along with it, fantasy football. Every year it feels as though the offseason becomes longer and longer. We make baby steps from one event to the other. Once the Super Bowl is over, excitement for the NFL Draft grows. […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for QB and TE: Week 1 Updates for Dak Prescott, George Kittle, Zach Wilson, Zach Ertz

Below you will find our updated fantasy football injuries report for quarterbacks and tight ends in the days before Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season as of Friday, September 9th. There are a handful of NFL QBs and TEs dealing with injuries, including Dak Prescott, George Kittle, Zach Wilson, Zach Ertz, and Logan Thomas. […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups: After the Draft Free Agent Adds

Many fantasy football drafts have come and gone as the 2022 NFL season gets set to officially kick off. Smart fantasy managers know that once the draft is over, the real work begins. Leagues are often won through the waiver wire, not the draft. While there's no need to worry about byes or injuries yet, […]

Week 1 Busts? Fantasy Football Players Who May Disappoint: Breece Hall, Ezekiel Elliott, Michael Thomas, Amari Cooper, Matt Ryan

We made it folks. After a long and grueling offseason, FOOTBALL IS BACK! For those who are not familiar with this article series, each week of the NFL season I will be bringing you analysis on a few fantasy football players who may bust or disappoint for fantasy football. Managers should think twice before starting […]

Tom Brady Expected To Retire After This Season

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is expected to play his final season of football in 2022, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. Brady retired and then unretired this past offseason, and spending one more year in the NFL would allow him to achieve his goal of playing until he is 45 years old. "He has […]

Lamar Jackson Turns Down $290 Million Offer

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson recently declined a massive six-year, $290 million contract that included $133 million fully guaranteed at signing, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen. Jackson would have received $48.3 million per year, but he did not want to agree to a deal that was not fully guaranteed. While the extension did include more […]

Tom Brady Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady announced his retirement in early February. He reversed his decision 40 days later and decided to return for another season. The 45-year-old continues to defy father time and threw for 5,316 yards and a 43:12 TD: INT ratio while rushing for two scores over 17 games in 2021. The […]

Jeff Driskel Called Up For Week 1

Houston Texans quarterback Jeff Driskel has been promoted from the practice squad and will be available for the season opener versus the Colts. The Texans had only two quarterbacks on the depth chart heading into Week 1, so the move was made for obvious reasons. With that said, even if Davis Mills goes down with […]

Quenton Nelson Gets Hefty Extension

Indianapolis Colts offensive guard Quenton Nelson agreed to a four-year, $80 million contract extension on Saturday. The 26-year-old has been a formidable presence on the team's offensive line and has numerous All-Pro selections and Pro Bowl bids to show for it. As long as Nelson remains healthy, life should be easier for the aging Matt […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Buccaneers vs. Cowboys SNF Showdown Slate

It's officially Week 1, RotoBallers! I can't believe football is back and I'm extremely excited for this upcoming season. Not only does my favorite team, the Philadelphia Eagles, looking primed to make a serious run to the playoffs, but I'm also super excited for the weekly betting and DFS on the greatest sport in the […]

Mason Rudolph Wanted More First-Team Reps

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph made it clear that he wanted to take more first-team reps in the preseason. "I think it's kind of in the rearview mirror now. would've liked to have had more first-team reps, but decisions are made. I'm moving forward." For context, the Steelers favored starter Mitch Trubisky in camp and […]

Matthew Stafford "Felt OK" After Loss

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (elbow) "felt OK" after Thursday's loss to the Buffalo Bills, according to head coach Sean McVay. The veteran signal-caller has been dealing with an elbow issue since last year and was limited from throwing throughout the offseason. The 34-year-old was sacked seven times during the season opener, so if […]

Cooper Rush Added To Active Roster For Sunday Night

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush has been elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's matchup against Tampa Bay. The promotion of the 28-year-old may be alarming for Dak Prescott's fantasy managers, especially after the signal-caller popped up on the injury report during the week. However, there is nothing to worry about, as the move […]

Duane Brown Placed On Injured Reserve

New York Jets tackle Duane Brown (shoulder) landed on injured reserve on Saturday. He had already been ruled out for Week 1, so the latest update means he'll be out for at least three more games. The veteran signed with the team during the offseason after Mekhi Becton (knee) was lost for the year, so […]

Derek Carr A Low-End QB1 Option In Week 1

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr comes into the 2022 season with high expectations after the team's busy offseason. With a new offensive head coach in Josh McDaniels and the addition of superstar wide receiver Davante Adams, Carr will have a much higher potential ceiling for fantasy football than in years past. Carr and the Raiders will open […]

Lamar Jackson Looks To Begin Year On A Positive Note

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson didn't secure a new contract as he had hoped. However, he will look to convince the front office to pay him big money after this season and will attempt to begin the 2022-23 campaign on a high note against the Jets. The 2019 MVP is coming off a down year, […]

Jameis Winston A QB2 For Season Opener

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston will open the 2022 season in an away divisional clash with the Atlanta Falcons. Winston looked sharp in limited preseason work and has a great matchup here in Week 1 against an Atlanta defense that gave up the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks last season. It would obviously […]

Matt Ryan Has QB1 Upside

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan will make his team debut against the Houston Texans in Week 1. The 37-year-old is coming off a below average season where he threw for 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 17 games with the Atlanta Falcons. The expectation is that Ryan will have better fantasy value in Indy. He'll […]

Russell Wilson Faces Old Team In Broncos Debut

After recently signing a five-year, $245 million contract extension with the Denver Broncos, quarterback Russell Wilson gets set to make his team debut in Week 1 on Monday night against his former squad, the Seattle Seahawks. In what is expected to be an up-tempo Denver offense with Wilson now in the fold, the 33-year-old veteran […]

Ronnie Stanley Downgraded To Out For Week 1

The Baltimore Ravens downgraded left tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle) from doubtful to out for the Week 1 regular season opener on Sunday against the New York Jets. Stanley put in two limited practices this week, but it wasn't enough for him to gain clearance to play this weekend after coming off season-ending ankle surgery last […]

Quarterback Starts/Sits for Week 1 - QB vs. Pass Rush Matchups for Lineup Decisions

The NFL season is finally back. After more than six months, we’re no longer waiting for games that matter, and we now have five months with football every single week. Let’s enjoy that for a second. Alright, now, for the reason we’re actually here. Every week, your quarterback matchup is something you’re going to check […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Week 2 Daily College Fantasy Football - Saturday Main Slate (9/10/22)

Week 2 doesn't include as many marquee matchups as Week 1, but let's face it: it's easy to get spoiled after the great games we had last weekend. That's not to say that this isn't still going to be a fantastic Saturday for DFS purposes. Appalachian State heads to College Station after nearly knocking off […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Week 2 Daily College Fantasy Football - Saturday Prime Time (9/10/22)

Week 2 doesn't include as many marquee matchups as Week 1, but let's face it: it's easy to get spoiled after the great games we had last weekend. That's not to say that this isn't still going to be a fantastic Saturday for DFS purposes. The great games didn't end with the afternoon sun. We […]

The King's Week 1 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

Scott "The King" Engel issues his full Week 1 lineup rankings in PPR, Half-PPR, and Standard formats. He also includes analysis of key players at each position. The rankings will continue to be updated as news breaks prior to Sunday's games. Following the positional analysis below you'll see the rankings widget. Enter KING at checkout to […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Week 2 Daily College Fantasy Football - Saturday Late Night (9/10/22)

Had enough? I didn't think so! Me either. Let's close this night out right with three west coast games. This is one of the best late-night slates that we'll see this season. It's a great one! Baylor takes a trip to Provo to take on BYU. So we have a top-ten team on here! Oregon […]

Patrick Mahomes Is Strong Week 1 Option

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes might not have Tyreek Hill to catch passes anymore, but he's still a top-end fantasy quarterback because of his accuracy, arm strength and his ability to stretch out plays.It's possible that his stock takes a small hit this season, but he'll still be one of the best quarterbacks in […]

CFB DFS Rankings - Daily Fantasy College Football Rankings for Week 2 (Saturday 9/10)

Now we start to get into the meat of the season as we have seen all of these teams play and are starting to get an idea of who to target on each slate. DraftKings has a nice 14-game slate that does not feature too many dud games which should allow us to see a […]

Mac Jones Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones was sharp in the preseason finale, completing 9-of-13 passes for 71 yards with no touchdowns and one interception against the Raiders. New England's offense will look vastly different this season, with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels leaving the Patriots to coach the Las Vegas Raiders. Joe Judge and Matt Patricia […]