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BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has been battling a lingering knee injury through most of August but was recently deemed a full participant in practice, making him a top wide receiver heading into his season opener on Sunday evening. As a rookie […]
Full Story »Fantasy Football Injury Reports (Preseason Updates): Christian McCaffrey, Tyreek Hill, Puka Nacua, Jaylen Waddle, MarShawn Lloyd, Elijah Mitchell, and more
We're less than one week away from the start of the 2024 NFL regular season, meaning it's time to finish up fantasy football drafts and make Week 1 start-or-sit decisions. Our preseason injury updates and reports as of Friday, August 30, 2024, will give you the latest updates on key players, including Christian McCaffrey, Tyreek […]
Full Story »Fooled Me Once, Not Again: Sophomore Fantasy Football Running Backs Set to Bust Again
Being a rookie in the NFL is not easy. NFL systems are complicated, and rookies do not have the luxury of spending an entire offseason in an NFL facility. Rookie running backs tend to enjoy more success than other positions in the NFL because it is a much easier transition. As a result, many rookie […]
Full Story »Malik Nabers - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
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 […]
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