Younghoe Koo Converts Lone Field-Goal Attempt In Week 1

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo converted his lone field goal attempt on Sunday from 24 yards out and tacked on one extra point in an 18-10 loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Koo is among the most intriguing kicking options this season, with the newly revamped offense for the Falcons and the fact that he plays […]

Kirk Cousins Struggles In Falcons Debut

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins struggled in his first game with his new team, completing 16-of-26 passes for 155 yards and one touchdown with one rushing attempt for no gain in an 18-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Coming off the severe leg injury, it's not a complete shock that Cousins struggled in his first […]

Drake London Records Two Receptions For 15 Yards In Week 1 Loss

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London recorded two receptions on three targets for 15 yards in an 18-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Fantasy managers were hoping for a positive first game from London with new quarterback Kirk Cousins. Still, he and the rest of the Atlanta Falcons struggled mightily to get anything consistently going […]

Kyle Pitts Finds The End Zone In Week 1 Loss

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts caught three passes on three targets for 26 yards and a touchdown in an 18-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. It wasn't a great game overall for Pitts, and if it weren't for the broken coverage on the 12-yard touchdown pass he received, it would have been a disappointing […]

Bijan Robinson Logs 23 Touches In Week 1 Loss

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson logged 18 carries for 68 yards and caught five passes on five targets for 43 yards in an 18-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The rumors of the Falcons giving Robinson "McCaffrey-like" treatment this season have been deemed accurate after logging 23 touches in his first game. The sophomore […]

Amari Cooper, Drake London, Courtland Sutton: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1

The 2024 NFL season is ready to kick into high gear as the main slate of Week 1 is set to begin! With fantasy football season officially back, it's time to dive into start-or-sit decisions. Amari Cooper, Drake London, and Courtland Sutton are hot names ahead of Sunday's games. Cooper set a career-high in receiving […]

Darnell Mooney A Possible WR4

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney will step into the WR2 role for this offense to open the season. The 26-year-old reportedly looked good in camp and continued to make plays when called upon. Drake London opens the season as the primary passing option, but Mooney shouldn't be far behind him on the depth chart. […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 1 Matchups Analysis

Week 1 of the NFL season is finally here, which means its time to welcome you back to our Week 1 matchups analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football and the 2024 season! With the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens kicking off the season on Thursday, it's time to make those […]

Week 1 Team Defense Rankings for Fantasy Football: D/ST Updates Include Bengals DST, Buccaneers DST, Seahawks DST, 49ers DST, Jets DST, Cowboys DST, more

Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season continues on Sunday, and deciding which team defense (D/ST) to start is always difficult. If you didn't draft a top-tier defense and are playing the streaming game, our NFL team's Week 1 fantasy football defense (D/ST) rankings are here to guide you in setting the best optimal lineup. The […]

Justin Fields - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Justin Fields is "more likely" to serve as the starting QB over Russell Wilson in the season opener on Sunday. Wilson (calf) was diagnosed with calf tightness earlier this week and was limited in practice on […]

Week 1 Superflex 2QB Rankings for Fantasy Football: Updates for Kirk Cousins, Justin Fields, Derrick Carr, Daniel Jones, Justin Herbert, James Cook, more

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more fantasy football rankings. Today, we are focusing on Superflex leagues. For those unfamiliar with Superflex leagues, it's a format that allows you to start two quarterbacks but does not require you to do so. For fantasy managers searching for a streamer in 2QB leagues, we broke it all down for […]

Fantasy Football Landmines To Avoid for Week 1 - Najee Harris, Brandon Aiyuk, Kyle Pitts, more

Ah, Week One - that magical time when hope springs eternal, lineups are fresh, and every player on your roster looks like they’re about to put up 30 points. But here’s the thing: Week 1 can also be a minefield. Just because you drafted someone high doesn’t mean they’re destined to go off this week. […]

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

RotoBaller senior writer Scott "The King" Engel provides his Week 1 lineup fantasy football rankings in PPR, half PPR, and standard scoring formats. He also includes an analysis of highlighted players at each position. Regular starting options are included to illustrate which top performers may pave the way to a Week 1 fantasy football victory. […]

RB Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2024) - James Cook, Gus Edwards, D'Andre Swift, Najee Harris, Javonte Williams, Brian Robinson Jr.

If you have questions, we have answers. With Week 1 of the fantasy football season now upon us, it is time to make those difficult lineup decisions.  Week 1 of the NFL season is like a heavy title matchup. Nothing is too exciting, as everyone is getting a feel for one another. We are still […]

WR Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2024) - Chris Godwin, Christian Watson, DeAndre Hopkins, Malik Nabers, Brandon Aiyuk

Welcome back. Fantasy football has awakened from its 8-month hibernation, and I hope everyone has given their families their two weeks' notice now that football season is back. That said, Rotoballer has you covered for the next 4-5 months, breaking down which players you need to start and which players need to be on your […]

NFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 1) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pickem Contests

The preseason is finally over. It’s time for games that matter. Week 1 brings some great matchups, including the Chiefs hosting the Ravens. Another highlight will be when the Browns take on the Cowboys. Each week of the NFL season, I’ll share my picks for each game, and rank their selections for those who play […]

Week 1 DraftKings NFL DFS Picks - Main Slate (2024): Jayden Daniels, De'Von Achane, Justin Jefferson, Trey McBride, and more

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome back to our weekly DraftKings NFL DFS article! For those of you who don't participate in Preseason DFS, it's been a long wait for some NFL action on DraftKings. I hope you are as excited about the Week 1 Main Slate as I am! If you've been a regular reader of […]

NFL DFS: FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 - Top Lineup Plays Include Joe Burrow, Joe Mixon, Tyreek Hill, Stefon Diggs, Chris Godwin

After an exciting opening night matchup between the Chiefs and Ravens, the Packers and Eagles will meet in Brazil on Friday to keep things rolling. However, business will pick up on Sunday, with a loaded schedule on tap for Week 1. In this article, I will be providing you with my Week 1 daily fantasy […]

NFL DFS Lineup Sleepers for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 1 Value Picks Include Jayden Daniels, Jerome Ford, and Tank Dell

It’s finally here! Week 1 of the NFL season is right around the corner, and it is time to start getting your DFS lineups ready. Most of the discussion over the past few months has focused on season-long formats, but now it is time to shift some focus to weekly competitions. In this weekly piece, […]

Free NFL Betting Picks for Week 1 - Expert Predictions and Favorite Bets (2024)

The wait is over. Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season is finally here! Fantasy football, betting, and an abundance of football games await us in the months ahead. It’s good to be back. Week 1 lines are notoriously the sharpest of the entire season. Sportsbooks have had months to crunch the numbers and settle […]

When Is Jordan Love Coming Back? Fantasy Football Injury Return Update

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love suffered a knee injury last in yesterday’s 34-29 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Love got twisted up and tackled by Jalen Carter with less than a minute left in the game. Unfortunately, he couldn’t finish the contest, leading to Malik Willis playing the final two snaps. Many were concerned […]

Week 1 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Overall Updates Include Raheem Mostert, Christian Kirk, D'Andre Swift, Terry McLaurin, Tony Pollard, more

Week 1 has finally arrived, and it's time to set those winning lineups. We saw monster performances from Saquon Barkley and Jayden Reed on Friday night, while Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce put up duds on Thursday. There is still plenty of football to be played, and we have a full slate of games to […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Tight Ends - Updates for Kyle Pitts, Sam LaPorta, Noah Fant, Brock Bowers, More

Although it’s only Week 1, the injury report is already full of names heading into Sunday. While some of the tight ends who are already ruled out or at risk of not playing aren’t the most productive, others could benefit significantly. Being up-to-date on NFL injury news can give you an edge over your league […]

Week 1 FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football (RB, WR, TE) - Updates Include Chuba Hubbard, Gus Edwards, Tony Pollard, Zack Moss, Rico Dowdle, Rome Odunze

While many fantasy managers feel confident in deciding between two players at the same position, it can be tough to know "who to start" when comparing players of different positions. We're here to help with our NFL team's updated Week 1 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024. We are here to help you set those […]

Week 1 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: RB Updates Include Kyren Williams, D'Andre Swift, Zamir White, Jerome Ford, Rachaad White, more

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Week 1 is officially underway, and it's time to nail your first start-or-sit decisions of the year. Today we will go over our NFL team's updated Week 1 fantasy football running back rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players such as Bijan Robinson, Kyren Williams, De'Von Achane, Rachaad White, James Conner, […]

Week 1 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: TE Updates Include Trey McBride, Dalton Kincaid, Kyle Pitts, Evan Engram, David Njoku, Taysom Hill

We've seen two exciting games to kick off Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season, but we still have 14 contests to go! We are back with our fantasy football rankings and articles to help you win your league! Below, you'll see our NFL team's updated Week 1 fantasy football tight end rankings for 2024. We saw […]

Week 1 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: WR Updates Include Jaylen Waddle, Cooper Kupp, Marvin Harrison Jr., Tank Dell, DJ Moore, more

With Week 1 officially underway, it's time for fantasy managers to dive into key start-or-sit decisions. The wide receiver position is deeper than ever, which can make it tough to know who to start. Below, you'll see our NFL team's updated Week 1 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players […]

Week 1 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football - QB Updates Include Josh Allen, Kyler Murray, Jayden Daniels, Brock Purdy, Aaron Rodgers, Will Levis, more

The 2024 NFL campaign got out to a hot start at the quarterback position, as we saw Patrick Mahomes battle Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts take on Jordan Love. Quarterbacks have become more valuable in all formats, but it hasn't made start-or-sit decisions at QB any easier. We're here to help with our updated Week […]

Fantasy Football Injury Updates for Week 1 (Saturday Morning Updates): Christian McCaffrey, Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Kyle Pitts, Russell Wilson

It’s here. The NFL season is off to a running start with two games in the books and the majority of NFL teams set to play their first game of the season on Sunday, which means fantasy managers need to be on top of player news before setting their lineups. The first week includes quite […]

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

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. In this piece, we're looking at the top running backs or wide receivers to build your cash or tournament lineups around. Most weeks I am going to recommend two running backs and two wide receivers who you can use as building blocks, […]