Marcus Mariota – Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota heads into Week 1 as the starter. After winning the job early in training camp over the rookie Desmond Ridder, Mariota should start the first several games of the year, barring injury. However, the last time he was a full-time starter was in 2019 with the Tennessee Titans. That year, […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Watch: Breakout CFB Performances From Week 1

We have a new piece here at RotoBaller to highlight those college football players that are turning heads at the collegiate level that could be playing for your favorite team, and fantasy team, sometime very soon. You don't want the first time you hear of a player being their name called at the NFL draft, […]

Justin Herbert A High-End QB1 In Home Opener

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will begin his third season with a home divisional matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. Herbert finished as the QB2 in 2021 and should be a fixture in your fantasy lineup this season. The Raiders allowed over 17 fantasy points per game to the quarterback position last year and […]

Aaron Rodgers - Week 1 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers opens the regular season on the road against the Minnesota Vikings. The reigning MVP no longer has star wide receiver Davante Adams and will likely be without Allen Lazard (ankle) as he is officially doubtful for Sunday's matchup. It leaves Rodgers with Sammy Watkins, Randall Cobb, and Romeo Doubs […]

Baker Mayfield Will Seek Revenge In Debut With Panthers

Quarterback Baker Mayfield is set to make his regular-season debut for the Carolina Panthers in a Week 1 home matchup against his former team, the Cleveland Browns. The Browns' defense was bottom-five in passing yards allowed in 2021, so this won't be an easy first test for the Panthers' new signal-caller. Mayfield is coming off […]

Jared Goff A Low-End QB2 In Week 1

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff had a handful of strong performances in 2021, but he's still not viewed as an every-week starter in fantasy football. The Lions added D.J. Chark and get T.J. Hockenson back from injury, but until the offense shows promise, it's tough to trust its passing game. The Eagles allowed the 9th-most […]

Ryan Tannehill A Risky Starter In Week 1

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill has a wide range of outcomes as the Titans host the Giants in Week 1. Tannehill lost A.J. Brown and Julio Jones in the offseason and welcomes Robert Woods, Treylon Burks, and Austin Hooper to his offense. The pass-catchers in place all have upside, but it might take time for […]

Davis Mills Faces Tough Start To Season

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills is set to face the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season. The Colts were 17th in DVOA against the pass last year, so the matchup here isn't terrible for Mills, but in the early going, it's tough to justify playing Mills unless he has an even […]

Mac Jones, Patriots Offense Could Struggle

The New England Patriots offense looked out of sorts for most of training camp this summer. They had issues with basic plays, and their offensive line struggled to block. It's not a huge surprise after former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels left the team to coach the Las Vegas Raiders. We should never question head coach […]

Duane Brown Ruled Out For Week 1

New York Jets offensive tackle Duane Brown (shoulder) has been ruled out for the Week 1 regular season opener this Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens due to a shoulder injury. The Jets aren't ruling out the idea that he will ultimately have to go on Injured Reserve. Gang Green's offensive line will now be without […]

Dak Prescott Will Play Sunday Night

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that the plan is for quarterback Dak Prescott (ankle) to be a full participant in practice on both Friday and Saturday. "I don't have any concern about him playing Sunday," McCarthy said. The Cowboys open their 2022 season with a Sunday night showdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, […]

Ravens, Lamar Jackson Cannot Reach Deal On Extension

Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said that no deal was reached with quarterback Lamar Jackson by Friday's deadline to come to a long-term contract extension. Talks will continue after the 2022 season. Jackson will play this season on the final year of his rookie deal instead. The 25-year-old signal-caller will become a free agent […]

Jalen Hurts - Week 1 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts goes on the road to open the regular season in a favorable matchup against the Detroit Lions. Last season, Detroit allowed the seventh-most fantasy points per game to the quarterback position. They also allowed 31 passing touchdowns, tied for the third-most. With an upgraded skills position group comprised of wide […]

Kyler Murray A High-End QB1 Option In Week 1

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray will kick off the season in a potential shootout with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. The Chiefs gave up the sixth-most passing yards and seventh-highest yards per attempt last season, making it a plus matchup for the former No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. The dual-threat should […]

Lamar Jackson Will Play Out Rookie Deal

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will play his rookie contract despite the massive absence of guarantees on a new deal. The 2019 NFL MVP insisted that his deadline to get a long-term contract extension done with the team is this Friday before Week 1 against the New York Jets. Both sides will look to reach […]

Kirk Cousins Draws Tough Matchup In Week 1

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins faces a tough matchup in the season opener against the Green Bay Packers. In 2021, the Packers allowed the 10th-fewest passing yards per game as well as the sixth-lowest completion percentage to opposing quarterbacks. Despite this, Cousins was able to throw for 341 yards and three touchdowns in their meeting […]

Trey Lance - Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance's highly anticipated first game as a starter comes this Sunday in Chicago, a matchup that could establish the redshirt prospect as a top-12 fantasy quarterback. The highly-athletic second-year QB showed flashes early on in preseason, but by the end of preseason, a narrative began to develop that the 49ers […]

Matthew Stafford Throws One TD, Three Picks In Blowout Loss

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford completed 29 of 41 pass attempts for 240 yards and one touchdown while throwing three interceptions in the Rams' 31-10 Thursday loss to the Buffalo Bills. The defending Super Bowl champions did not look composed, and Stafford lacked chemistry with his new receiver Allen Robinson II, whom he only […]

Justin Fields Carries QB2 Status Into Week 1

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields will host the 49ers in Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season. The second-year quarterback gets a fresh start with head coach Matt Eberflus, but more importantly, new offensive coordinator Luke Getsy. But Fields will be put to the test against a stacked 49ers defensive line and questions at the […]

Josh Allen Looks Strong In Season Opener

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen came out strong during the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday. He completed his first 10 passes and tossed two touchdowns in the process. It was a team effort to get this win, but Allen certainly came out of the gate strong. He completed 26-of-31 passing attempts […]

Joe Burrow Ready For AFC North Showdown In Week 1

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will begin the year with an AFC North showdown against the Steelers. The 25-year-old played relatively well in his two meetings versus Pittsburgh last season, accumulating 362 yards and four touchdowns (two picks) while completing 81% of his throws. With a mid-summer appendectomy behind him, he'll have Ja'Marr Chase, Tee […]

Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1: Top Free Agent Streamers and Adds Include Justin Fields, Marcus Mariota, Davis Mills

The 2022 season is finally here and it is time to start making moves to win your fantasy championship. By Thursday, fantasy drafts will be done and we can start focusing on the next season. Everybody loves their team after the fantasy draft, but it is always a great idea to keep an eye on […]

Tua Tagovailoa - Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is expected to have both Jaylen Waddle (quad) and Tyreek Hill at his disposal against the New England Patriots in Week 1, marking the first time he has played with the duo during a regular season game. Not only is Tagovailoa surrounded by playmakers, but he'll be playing against a […]

Geno Smith - Week 1 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith was recently named as the starter and will look to show precisely why Monday night against the Denver Broncos. Smith was serviceable as the starter while Russell Wilson was out due to a finger injury. From Weeks 5-8 last year, Smith threw five touchdowns and one interception, averaging 175 yards per game. The Broncos […]

Week 1 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football: Russell Wilson, Dak Prescott, Aaron Rodgers, Justin Fields, Matt Ryan, Tom Brady

Giddy up, it's football time! The NFL season is here, and below you'll find our Week 1 fantasy football quarterback rankings, as of September 8th. Our goal is to help you set those winning lineups, so let's see where key quarterbacks like Russell Wilson, Dak Prescott, Aaron Rodgers, Justin Fields, Matt Ryan and Tom Brady […]

Mitch Trubisky A QB2 In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky will debut for his new team in a road game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Trubisky managed to hold off upstart rookie Kenny Pickett in training camp thanks to some strong performances in the preseason games. In Week 1, he will take on a Cincinnati defense that was […]

Carson Wentz Only A Desperation Play In Week 1

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz is set to debut with his third team in three years on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Despite his past struggles, there is some belief that Wentz is the player who can take Washington's playmakers to another statistical level in 2022. The Commanders have had the misfortune of having a quarterback carousel […]

Dak Prescott Limited With Ankle Injury

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (ankle) was limited in Thursday's practice, but he told reporters it's nothing to be worried about. Prescott said he wore a new pair of shoes, which caused discomfort in his ankle. There doesn't appear to be anything to see here, and the 29-year-old signal-caller should be just fine for a […]

Vikings Want To Be Creative With Dalvin Cook

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook should be very busy this season, as head coach Kevin O'Connell has high hopes for his stud ball carrier. O'Connell mentioned that the team needs to "find ways to get the ball in his hands, including on third down. When teams have plans for Justin Jefferson, then Kirk Cousins […]

Rams Extend Les Snead, Sean McVay Through 2026

The Los Angeles Rams announced long-term contract extensions for general manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay through the 2026 season on Thursday. Following the team's Super Bowl win over the Cincinnati Bengals earlier this year, McVay is now one of the highest-paid coaches in the NFL, while Snead becomes one of the highest-paid […]