Quarterback Fantasy Football Rankings (2024) - Preseason Updates

Howdy RotoBallers! Today, we review our NFL team's quarterback fantasy football rankings, updated recently for August 2024 and fantasy football drafts. The quarterback position is deep this year, led by Josh Allen, who is still ranked No.1 despite losing his top target Stefon Diggs. There are quite a few serviceable mid-range options, such as Brock […]

Patriots Trade Pass-Rusher Matthew Judon To Falcons For Third-Round Pick

The New England Patriots are trading pass-rusher Matthew Judon to the Atlanta Falcons, addressing Atlanta's need for a top defensive player they have been seeking all offseason. In return, the Patriots will receive a third-round pick, aiding their efforts to rebuild a roster lacking talent and upside. In the final year of the four-year contract […]

Updated Tight End Half-PPR Fantasy Football Rankings (2024)

Whether you're a fantasy football rookie or a seasoned veteran, the tight end position is arguably the most difficult spot to navigate. Future Hall of Famer Travis Kelce has dominated all tight ends in fantasy over the last five or six years, but now, he faces plenty of competition for the top spot. We'll help […]

NFL Quarterback Salaries (2024) - All Starters Ranked From Highest to Lowest

The most important position in sports, quarterbacks will always command top dollar on the open market. If you don't have an elite signal caller, you won't win on the biggest stage. General managers need to be savvy with when and how much they pay their quarterbacks. The market will be reset every year as the […]

Overvalued, Undervalued Fantasy Football Dynasty Trade Targets: August 2024

For hardcore dynasty fantasy football gamers, trading is a year-round activity. There are always deals to be made in active leagues. But if you're more of a casual dynasty player or find yourself in a league that loses some steam during the offseason, now is your time. With the NFL regular season less than six […]

Undervalued Quarterbacks and Fantasy Football Sleepers for 2024 Drafts

The 2023 fantasy football season tossed quite a few curveballs our way, especially for those who staked their fantasy football hopes on quarterbacks. Icons like Justin Herbert, Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Deshaun Watson, Anthony Richardson, and Daniel Jones all saw their seasons end prematurely. At the same time, stud quarterback Kyler Murray spent most of […]

Tight Ends to Target in 2024 Fantasy Football Redraft Leagues - Part II

The tight end position has been a wasteland for the past few years. We had our top-three guys and then it seemed as though everyone else was the same. TE6 was the same as TE18. While that's not entirely true, in terms of impacting the wins and loss column, it's probably not much of an […]

When Is J.J. McCarthy Coming Back? Fantasy Football Injury Return Update

Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy was the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The Vikings lost Kirk Cousins in free agency, leaving them without a starting-caliber quarterback on the roster. While the team quickly signed Sam Darnold to a one-year deal to replace Cousins, Minnesota doesn’t view him as the long-term answer. […]

Updated Wide Receiver Half-PPR Fantasy Football Rankings (2024)

The 2024 fantasy football season is right around the corner, and the wide receiver spot has never been deeper. As the NFL continues to become pass-happier with each season, many fantasy managers have shifted toward a "Zero-RB" approach. However, there are still mid-round and late-round wide receiver sleepers to target, and we're here to help […]

When Is Jahmyr Gibbs Coming Back? Fantasy Football Injury Return Update

Running back Jahmyr Gibbs ensured that the 12th overall selection used by the Detroit Lions last year was a good bet. The former Alabama standout finished his rookie season with 182 carries for 945 yards and ten touchdowns. He also added 52 catches for 316 receiving yards and a touchdown. Amazingly, he accumulated those numbers […]

Tight Ends to Target in 2024 Fantasy Football Redraft Leagues - Part I

The tight end position has been, for years, has been dominated solely by Travis Kelce. Sure, Mark Andrews, Darren Waller, and George Kittle have had their years, but this has been Kelce's position. That is starting to change. In fact, for the first time in what feels like forever, Kelce is not the first tight […]

Should I Draft Jonathan Brooks? Fantasy Football Draft Outlook for 2024

It's the worst thing a fantasy manager can hear: A player on your roster will miss time during the regular season. Running back Jonathon Brooks falls into that category. Carolina head coach Dave Canales believes his rookie second-round pick won't see the field until Week 3. The former University of Texas star suffered a torn […]

Bralen Trice Suffers Torn ACL

The Atlanta Falcons placed rookie third-round outside linebacker Bralen Trice (knee) on Injured Reserve on Sunday after he tore his ACL in the preseason opener on Friday against the Miami Dolphins, according to sources. Trice had impressed early on in camp and had been running with the first-team defense, which makes his season-ending injury even […]

Is Greg Dortch, Michael Wilson, Or Zay Jones The Fantasy Football WR2 For The Cardinals?

Two of the most sought-after players, at their respective positions, are members of the Arizona Cardinals. Wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is an early second-round selection despite never playing against NFL defenses. Trey McBride is a top-four option at tight end. Where does that leave the rest of the weapons in the passing offense? Greg […]

Fantasy Football Best Ball Wide Receivers for 2024 Drafts (Tiers 4-8) - August Updates

The onset of training camps and preseason matchups have served as reminders that the regular season is rapidly approaching. Participation in drafts has also accelerated significantly, as many of you are assembling teams in multiple formats. This escalation in the momentum of draft season will intensify even further until final selections in all leagues are […]

DeMarcco Hellams To Miss Significant Time

Atlanta Falcons safety DeMarcco Hellams (ankle) suffered an ankle injury that is going to cause him to miss a significant amount of time. Head coach Raheem Morris was the one to deliver the news while speaking with the media, but the second-year safety has not landed on Injured Reserve just yet. Hellams was a seventh-round […]

Quarterbacks to Draft in 2024 Fantasy Football Redraft Leagues - Part II

Fantasy managers should always be on the look-out for a good deal. Sometimes, fantasy managers can get too caught in who they're drafting, that they forgot to examine the cost of acquisition. When it comes to our fantasy drafts, we only have so many draft picks. If you're in an auction draft, you only have […]

Fantasy Football Rookie RBs Destined For Committees In 2024

Most analysts said the 2024 running back draft class was not the strongest. A year after both Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs went in the top 12, no running back went in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.  However, plenty of talented backs were still selected in this year's draft. Jonathon Brooks was […]

Every Running Back With Overall RB1 Upside for Fantasy Football - Christian McCaffrey, Breece Hall, Bijan Robinson, more

For many years, finding an elite running back has been the goal of fantasy football managers everywhere. With the NFL limiting running back workloads, finding elite rushers is getting harder with each passing year. Nonetheless, it’s still imperative that you find a top-end back if you want to win your league’s title. While there are […]

Is Justin Jefferson Still The No. 1 Wide Receiver In 2024 Fantasy Football?

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is one of the top players in the NFL. The superstar recently signed a contract extension with the Vikings, making him the highest-paid wide receiver in league history. While Jefferson is the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL, fantasy players were disappointed in him last season. The former LSU […]

Fantasy Football Quarterback Superflex (2QB) Targets and Sleepers for 2024 Drafts

Diving into a Superflex fantasy football league? Buckle up, because this isn’t your standard fantasy format. In Superflex, quarterbacks vanish from the draft board like hotcakes at a brunch buffet, often with as many as six QBs swooped up in the first round alone. This level of scarcity is a game-changer, pushing the value of […]

Who Is Michigan's Starting Quarterback? 2024 College Football Outlook

With all of the controversy surrounding the defending national champions, as they gear up for 2024, the Michigan Wolverines will look to block out the noise and stay focused as they attempt to repeat as champs. The Wolverines are expected to take a massive step back this season, as it appears that only five starters […]

Kyren Williams vs. Jonathan Taylor – Who Should I Draft In 2024 Fantasy Football?

While Christian McCaffrey, Breece Hall, and Bijan Robinson are the only running backs with a consensus first-round ADP this year, fantasy players can find outstanding options in the second round. There are four second-round running backs that are borderline first-round selections, especially in non-PPR scoring – Jonathan Taylor, Saquon Barkley, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Kyren Williams. […]

New NFL Kickoff Rules Explained: How Will It Impact Fantasy Football in 2024?

The NFL kickoff was all but extinct until the NFL revamped the rules in preparation for the 2024 season. Before the new rules were implemented, the kickoff was one of the most dangerous plays in the game, and as such, the NFL had done everything in its power to eliminate the action of the play […]

Must Avoids: Big-Name Fantasy Football Players To Fade - Aaron Jones, Nick Chubb, Keenan Allen, more

Whether you are a seasoned fantasy football manager who reads RotoBaller articles all off-season or a rookie to the real world of fake football, there are a handful of names that everybody knows. Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are arguably the most famous players in the league today. You were disappointed if you selected those […]

Fantasy Football Wide Receivers to Target in Redraft Leagues (Part 3) - Tee Higgins, Amari Cooper, Terry McLaurin, more

This is the third and final edition of this three-part series, where we are focusing and identifying receivers who fantasy managers should be buying this fantasy football season. We've already identified a plethora of well-priced receivers and in this article, we'll identify four more. Fantasy football is not just about drafting good players, but drafting […]

Younghoe Koo Nails Two Field Goals, Extra Point In Preseason Opener

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo kicked off his preseason on a positive note, going 2-for-2 in field goal attempts, and added one extra point in a 20-13 loss against the Miami Dolphins Friday night. He nailed his first field goal from 39 yards and followed suit with his second field goal from 53 yards out. […]

Carlos Washington Jr. Finds The End Zone In Preseason Opener

Atlanta Falcons running back Carlos Washington Jr. ran for 25 yards on 16 attempts and found the end zone in a 20-13 loss to the Miami Dolphins Friday night. The average yards per attempt at 1.6 yards was underwhelming for the second-year running back, but he made up for it by finding the end zone […]

Casey Washington Receives Heavy Volume In Preseason Debut

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Casey Washington caught three passes on nine targets for 27 yards in a 20-13 loss to the Miami Dolphins Friday night. Despite the heavy volume for the 23-year-old receiver, he wasn't able to do much with it. The rookie out of the University of Illinois was able to log an impressive […]

Chris Blair Leads Falcons With 45 Receiving Yards

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Chris Blair caught two passes for 45 receiving yards in Friday's 20-13 loss to the Miami Dolphins. The 26-year-old did lead the team in receiving on only three targets. He reeled in a gorgeous 41-yard long ball from Michael Penix Jr., the first-round draft pick for the Atlanta Falcons. The 26-year-old […]