BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers is set to serve as the alpha pass catcher for Daniel Jones this season and should be considered a high-upside WR2 in the season opener against the Minnesota Vikings. The former sixth-overall selection shined in his […]
Full Story »Rachaad White - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: In 2023, Rachaad White turned out to be a steal for those who rolled the dice on him. Operating as the Buccaneers’ workhorse, White’s 336 touches were second-most in the NFL and only three shy of the lead held by Christian McCaffrey. The Bucs’ […]
Full Story »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 […]
Full Story »Dark-Horse Contenders for Fantasy Football's WR1
Drafting wide receivers early and often is all the rage this year. Heck, in a standard 12-team league, you often see 7-8 wide receivers go in the first round and just about any of those top guys could finish as the WR1 and it wouldn't surprise us. The last time we saw a receiver make […]
Full Story »Third-Year Must Haves - Fantasy Football Breakout Targets Include Drake London, Isiah Pacheco, more
Fantasy football managers understand that players often take a few years to develop into star performers. Third-year players may experience breakout seasons due to coaching and personnel changes, injuries, and increased playing opportunities. For example, Nico Collins took a giant leap forward in his third year. In 2023, he was drafted as WR56 in PPR […]
Full Story »Must-Haves for PPR: Fantasy Football Draft Targets - Breece Hall, A.J. Brown, Trey McBride, more
Unlike standard formats, where touchdowns and yards are essential, points per reception (PPR) leagues reward players for every catch. PPR leagues make pass-catching running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends valuable. Pinpointing the right players to thrive in this format can give fantasy managers a powerful edge. Several players have distinguished themselves as must-haves in […]
Full Story »Cooper Kupp - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 with upside ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp has battled numerous lower body injuries since his record-breaking 2021 campaign. However, the former Super Bowl MVP enters the 2024 season healthy and has a great chance to return to a high-end fantasy option. Last […]
Full Story »Early-Round Fantasy Football Landmines to Avoid in 2024
You don't win your fantasy league on draft night. However, you can certainly lose it. In this article, I'll take a look at four players I'm actively shying away from early in drafts. You might even consider these guys "landmines." Drafting them instead of some other players with more upside could lead to a last-place […]
Full Story »Scott Engel's Fantasy Football Draft Guide - First Round Picks From The King
The biggest national obsession right now just might be asking oneself “Who do I take with my first round pick in fantasy football?” It’s the big question that interrupts workflow, sleep, and meaningful conversations with your significant other. I supply the ultimate directory on what players to target and consider at every draft slot in […]
Full Story »'My Guys' For 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts - RotoBaller Staff's Favorite Picks
The preseason has started, and fantasy football drafts are officially underway. Sure, we've all been hammering Best Ball drafts for months, but our home league drafts are coming into focus. It is time to finalize your prep and get those draft boards ready. Often, fantasy managers identify which players to target and avoid at their […]
Full Story »DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (8/30/24)
The greatest weekend of college football is upon us. Every year, the college boys take over Labor Day weekend. We have games galore from Thursday until Monday with no NFL to get in the way. Friday is a little lighter with only four games on the schedule, but the quality is better than Thursday. That's […]
Full Story »College Football Betting Picks: Against The Spread (8/31/24)
The main course is finally here! We have 95 games over Labor Day weekend, but only 37 feature FBS vs. FBS matchups. Some FCS schools have already made their marks by collecting FBS scalps. Will there be more? That doesn't concern us. I'm only picking FBS vs. FBS games because even if casinos have a […]
Full Story »CFB DFS Rankings for Week 1 - Daily Fantasy College Football (Saturday, 8/31/24)
Well, folks, we did it, the long offseason is over and we have reached the first full week of college football! Last weekend was a nice appetizer, but our first true slate should be a fun one as we have some big-time schools and names, while also mixing in some less well-known teams. As is […]
Full Story »College Football Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 1 2024) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for ESPN Pickem Contests
We are back with more ESPN College Pick Em picks for the 2024 season! We at RotoBaller have offered a prize for the winner of this group for the last couple of seasons, but the bosses have upped the stakes this year. The top three entries with the most points at the end of Week […]
Full Story »NCAA College Football Power Rankings - 2024 Week 1
There were only two FBS vs. FBS games in "Week 0," so this article is going to be as ridiculous as the week. Don't blame me. Blame the NCAA for making Week 0 a thing to begin with. I'm never one to complain about more college football, but we have a staggering 96 games in […]
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