Week 1 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2019 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Ohhhhh it is good to be back, RotoBallers! I'm getting this bad boy kicked off a little earlier this year since I've got a wife at home who's ready to go into labor anyyy minute now. The nerve of that kid, coming right before football season. Below are RotoBaller's Week 1 defense tiers and rankings, […]

Under-The-Radar Booms/Busts: Week 1 Lineups

The NFL season is here, which means the fantasy football season is here, too! One of the key ways to winning championships in fantasy football leagues and money in one-day fantasy contests is by finding under-the-radar players who have big weeks. Another way to win is to avoid the under-the-radar players who look like they […]

Week 1 Busts - Overvalued Players To Avoid In Fantasy Football

It's finally here. That moment all of you fantasy football fanatics have been waiting for. Week 1 of the 2019 regular season. No longer will we have to sit through meaningless preseason games and training camp babble. You can finally see if your prized draft-pick selections will pay off. Throw your special jersey on, kick […]

Break The Slate: DraftKings NFL DFS Lineup Picks - Week 1

FOOTBALL IS BACK!!! Are you guys pumped? I'm pumped! I'm so excited to share my DraftKings DFS picks with you every week this season here at RotoBaller and I look forward to this journey that we have in front of us. There is always so much hope in Week 1 and it will be my […]

Julio Jones To Sign Three-Year Extension

The Atlanta Falcons and wide receiver Julio Jones are finalizing a three-year, $66 million contract extension on Saturday, league sources told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport. The $22 million per season would make Jones the highest-paid receiver in the game. The 30-year-old is an elite wideout that is coming off a season in […]

Top NFL Betting Expert Picks for Week 1 (9/8/19)

The 2019 NFL season is finally upon us and this might be one of the most hyped up seasons in recent memory! Yes, we say that every year, but it's true! We're here to dive into the numbers, teams, and picks setup for the NFL this week. There is nothing quite like waking up on […]

Draft Recap - RotoBaller's Staff League on Fleaflicker

Hey there from Brett Mitchell (aka AllBenchRB). This is my first year in the RotoBaller Experts staff league (7th year running) - and with that comes great excitement to participate, compete and analyze the draft. I’ll make a few key observations before I get into the thick of it. This was a very fast draft and […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 1 - Daily Fantasy Football

After a long offseason, Week 1 is finally here. For those of you who didn't participate in preseason DFS contests, tournaments are open to get your season moving in the right direction. There are some big games with significant DFS ramifications on Sunday, including the Chiefs heading to Jacksonville to meet the Jaguars, with a […]

Week 1 DFS GPP Stacks For FanDuel And DraftKings

Hey there RotoBallers! After a long off-season, the big day is finally here as the NFL regular season Week 1 kicks off. You have probably already been tinkering with daily fantasy lineups since prices were released last month but there's always room for more combinations. Get those lineups set on Sunday morning, sit back, and […]

NFL DFS Prop Picks for 9/8/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

Following a dud of a Thursday night game, the NFL offers up a 13-game Week One slate for Sunday, with two more games coming on Monday night. The opening week brings a bunch of fascinating opportunities when playing props. There are so many players in different situations, and the uncertainty is what presents the chance […]

NFL DFS RB and WR Anchors For Week 1 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. In this piece, we're looking at some attractively priced running backs or wide receivers to build your cash or tournament lineups around.  Make sure you're thoroughly informed before you start building your lineups for FanDuel or DraftKings, and check out the rest of RotoBaller's […]

NFL DFS Must Avoids and Injuries for Week 1 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back to our weekly Must Avoids and Injuries series for our NFL DFS Premium Subscribers.  Below, you'll find a our expert's top players to avoid for this week. We'll be adding the injured players to be wary of closer to game day. We're […]

Falcons Defense A Risky Week 1 Start

The Falcons Defense opens the year with a road matchup against the Vikings. Last year, the Falcons allowed the fifth-most yards in the league and the eighth-most points in the league. A lot of that was due to the fact that the Falcons' offense was so prolific last year that their opponents were often playing […]

Matt Bryant Set To Return As Falcons Kicker

The Atlanta Falcons recently brought back veteran kicker Matt Bryant after trying out Giorgio Tavecchio and Blair Walsh in the preseason. After Tavecchio and Walsh struggled, the team decided to cut them and re-sign Bryant. The 44-year-old Bryant will return to the same role he's had with the Falcons since 2009. He converted 95.2% of […]

Ito Smith Not A Viable Week 1 Starting Option

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith should see a lot of playing time this year as the primary backup to Devonta Freeman. Expect him to get about five carries and two or three targets this week. In a tough matchup on the road against the Vikings, it's hard to rely on too much production from […]

Fantasy Injury Exam Room - Week 1 Outlooks: Amari Cooper, Stefon Diggs, More

In our weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive weekly look into major injuries and their fantasy football implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury scouting report. It’s an unrivaled combination of medical and […]

Julio Jones Plans To Play Sunday

Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones said he plans to play in the Week 1 season opener on Sunday against the Vikings. Jones and the Falcons are close to reaching an agreement on a contract extension, but Jones said all he's concerned about right now is "being ready to go" this […]

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

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The NFL season is finally here, and below you will find my Week One fantasy football lineup rankings. The ranks are available in PPR, Half PPR and Standard formats. They will be updated as needed, so make sure to check back for the latest versions, especially on the weekends. Skill Position analysis […]

Mohamed Sanu Could Be Sneaky Week 1 Starting Option

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu has mostly been in the background this offseason as the hype has surrounded his teammate and fellow wide receiver Calvin Ridley. However, with the team's No. 1 receiver Julio Jones potentially out this week against the Vikings, Sanu could stand to benefit just as much as Ridley. The Vikings […]

Austin Hooper Is A Low-End TE1 For Week 1

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper could provide a safety net and a strong end-zone target for quarterback Matt Ryan in a tough Week 1 matchup against the Vikings. The big story surrounding the Falcons offense heading into Week 1 is the availability of wide receiver Julio Jones, who is in the midst of contract negotiations with […]

Calvin Ridley Could Be Poised For Strong Week 1

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley capitalized on teams double-teaming No. 1 receiver Julio Jones all year last year, but this week he may find himself capitalizing off of Jones' absence. As Jones remains in contract negotiations with the Falcons, he's looking less and less likely for Week 1. If Jones indeed misses the game, […]

Start Devonta Freeman In Week 1 With Tempered Expectations

After an injury-shortened 2018 campaign, Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman is now healthy and should be geared up for a big workload in 2019. The Falcons start their season off with a tough road matchup against the Vikings. While the Vikings were better against the pass than they were against the rush last year, […]

Matt Ryan Start-Worthy In Tough Week 1 Matchup

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan will have a tough test to start the year as he travels to Minnesota to take on the Vikings, who allowed the third-fewest passing yards in the NFL last year. Things could also get more difficult for Ryan if he's without star wide receiver Julio Jones, whose status is very […]

Running Back Depth Charts for Fantasy Football

Running backs are a critical component and core building block for all fantasy football teams. RB is one of the most volatile positions in fantasy football, and one of the highest turnover positions in the NFL. Each year, running backs drop like flies and many NFL teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Stay […]

Julio Jones Unsure If He'll Play Sunday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones said he's trying to be out there for Week 1 against the Vikings, but "he doesn't know" if he'll play if he doesn't have a new contract. This is the last thing Jones' fantasy owners wanted to hear with the regular season opener just a few days away. Jones […]

Stack 'Em - Players With Favorable Fantasy Schedules

Rooting for a team is great. It is what fuels fandom, and sports in general. And it is why some times we opt to draft one of our favorite team's players instead of another guy. Look at your team at the end of your draft and it wouldn't be weird to find some homer-picks in […]

Five Top Running Backs I'm Fading Ever So Slightly

Everyone's going to draft the top guys. New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara - and those guys are going to be owned across the board. They rightfully belong in the first round and are being drafted highly. But who are some guys that are being overvalued a bit […]

Tight End Start/Sit Advice - Week 1

Pierre Camus and Chris Mangano break down the tight end position to help with tough fantasy football lineup decisions for Week 1 of the 2019 NFL season. They decide who to start or sit in order to give you the best advantage to win your weekly matchup. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on […]

Late-Round Wide Receivers Who Will Outperform Their ADP

When we put on the task of building our fantasy football teams we have to take into account the importance of "position scarcity". That now-famous term applies to all fantasy football positions to some degree, although its impact varies wildly among them. There are not many tight ends considered elite (as fewer as three are […]

NFL NextGen Stats Analysis for Fantasy Football: Introduction

At this point in time, there is no excuse for you to not get the statistics being used in every sport you follow and their importance. Back in the day, it was all about wins and losses, passing yards, and touchdowns scored. It is not that those stats are worthless, but they don't offer much […]