Is J.J. McCarthy Or Sam Darnold The Starting Quarterback For The Vikings In Week 1? Fantasy Football Outlook

The Minnesota Vikings made several changes this offseason. However, the most significant change came at the quarterback position. Kirk Cousins signed with the Atlanta Falcons in free agency after spending the past six years with the Vikings. Minnesota quickly signed Sam Darnold to a one-year deal. He joined Nick Mullens in the quarterback room heading […]

Should I Draft Tyreek Hill, CeeDee Lamb, Or Ja'Marr Chase In 2024 Fantasy Football?

While Justin Jefferson was the clear-cut No. 1 wide receiver on fantasy football draft boards last year, there is a debate about who should be the first pass catcher drafted in 2024. Unfortunately, Jefferson isn’t in the conversation after the Minnesota Vikings lost Kirk Cousins in free agency. Tyreek Hill, CeeDee Lamb, or Ja'Marr Chase […]

Five Injured Fantasy Football Players Worth Gambling On In 2024

Training camp is just underway for the 2024 NFL season, which means we get insightful perspectives into the status of injured players. While players are getting official designations such as the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list or the NFI (Non-Football Injury) list, most already had some sort of timeline in regards to the start […]

Five Dynasty Fantasy Football Risky Buys Worth Gambling On

I've been participating in the great sport of fantasy football for nearly two-thirds of my life at this point. Most of that time was spent in redraft circles, but over recent years -- dynasty formats have accounted for a large portion of my leagues. The thrill of dynasty is a bit different from that of […]

Top Candidates To Dethrone Sam LaPorta As The Fantasy Football TE1 In 2024

If you polled 100 fantasy football analysts before the 2023 season and asked who would finish as the top-scoring tight end, none of them would have answered Sam LaPorta. On the back of 10 touchdowns, the Lions’ rookie racked up 239.3 PPR fantasy points, nine ahead of second-place finisher Evan Engram. A double-digit touchdown season […]

Fantasy Football Tight Ends You Must Have in 2024

Tight end is one of the most important positions in fantasy football, and this season, there are a plethora of capable, young, athletic options mixing in with the old guard of Travis Kelce, George Kittle, and Mark Andrews. The best part is that you don't have to spend draft capital in the first two rounds […]

Michael Penix Jr. Has Been Impressive

SI.com's Albert Breer writes that Atlanta Falcons rookie first-round quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has been impressive so far in training camp while running the second-team offense as he heads into his first NFL season as a backup to veteran Kirk Cousins. Penix has looked good getting guys in and out of the huddle and is […]

Ray-Ray McCloud Is The Team's Slot Receiver Right Now

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud clearly has the starting slot job right now over Rondale Moore. McCloud had 90 catches in six seasons before signing with the Falcons as a free agent this offseason, while Moore had 135 catches in three years when Atlanta acquired him in a trade for quarterback Desmond Ridder. "I […]

The Best Fantasy Football Loser Punishments for Last Place

Fantasy football should be fun. The thrill of outsmarting your buddies, competing every week, making that perfect waiver-wire pick, and boasting about your superior football intellect (I encourage an active online messaging group for this) keeps us all coming back. The winners get bragging rights, a name on a trophy, and many more perks. The […]

Fantasy Football Quarterbacks To Target, Avoid - 2024 Fantasy Football Sleepers and Busts

Everyone wants to know when the best time to take a quarterback is in fantasy football drafts. The answer to that question really depends on how the first couple of rounds go. If you really want a top quarterback like Josh Allen or Jalen Hurts, fantasy managers are going to have to spend a second- […]

Best Ball Fantasy Football Mock Draft - RotoBaller Staff Strategies, Roster Construction, Value Picks

Best Ball fantasy football drafts are quickly becoming some of the most popular formats in the fantasy space, especially for those managers looking to get some action before training camps and drafts in their home leagues begin. Many sites such as Underdog, DraftKings, and Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) begin offering Best Ball drafts mere […]

2024 NFL Power Rankings: The Best Non-Quarterbacks for All 32 Teams

Who are the best players on each team that aren't quarterbacks? One player was chosen for each team, and those players were ranked against each other. You may notice that San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is absent from this list. While McCaffrey may be one of the top five players in the NFL, offensive […]

Minnesota Vikings Fantasy Football Team Preview - QB, RB, WR, TE Outlooks

Welcome to my 2024 fantasy football preview for the Minnesota Vikings as part of my team-by-team fantasy football outlooks series. This new 32-part series will dissect each NFL team through a fantasy football lens. We'll look at each of the four primary positions -- quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end -- and identify each […]

Fantasy Football Tight Ends To Target, Avoid in 2024

In recent years, the tight end position has been hard to navigate. Usually, there are only two to four elite options, so most fantasy managers need to spend a top pick on a tight end. However, things are much different at the position heading into 2024 fantasy drafts. Of course, there are still elite options […]

James Conner, David Montgomery, Rhamondre Stevenson - 2024 Fantasy Football Running Back Outlooks

It's becoming harder and harder to trust running backs in fantasy football. That could be why only four backs (Christian McCaffrey, Breece Hall, Bijan Robinson, and Jahmyr Gibbs) have an ADP inside the top 13 in drafts this season.  However, if you are looking for a running back in the middle-to-late rounds, James Conner, David […]

Is Tony Pollard Or Tyjae Spears The Fantasy Football RB1 For The Titans?

For the first time since the 2015 season, Derrick Henry will not be the Tennessee Titans starting running back. After Henry signed a two-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens in free agency, the Titans backfield will look a bit different this upcoming season.  But the good news for the Titans is that they did sign […]

Is Kirk Cousins Practicing In Full? Will He Be Ready For Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

The Atlanta Falcons made a massive investment in quarterback Kirk Cousins, signing him to a four-year, $180 million contract. Therefore, they expect him to lead the NFC South franchise to their first winning season and playoff appearance since 2017. However, his health will be vital to his success, especially since he suffered a season-ending torn […]

"My Fades" For 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts - Nick Mariano's Players To Avoid

We are in the thick of fantasy football draft season and hope springs eternal for most players, but they won't all be winners. Fantasy managers must identify which players to target and avoid at their current ADP and today we're attending The 2024 Playa Haters' Ball. This article will highlight "My Fades," who I can't […]

Detroit Lions Fantasy Football Team Preview - QB, RB, WR, TE Outlooks

Welcome to my 2024 fantasy football preview for the Detroit Lions as part of my team-by-team fantasy football outlooks series. This new 32-part series will dissect each NFL team through a fantasy football lens. We'll look at each of the four primary positions -- quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end -- and identify each […]

Updated 2024 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Post-NFL Draft - Jonathon Brooks, Brock Bowers, Trey Benson, Malik Nabers, Xavier Worthy, Ray Davis

The NFL season is right around the corner, and we're back with your updated 2024 fantasy football rookie rankings for your fantasy drafts. These are the NFL rookies who will make fantasy impacts in 2024. You should be using these fantasy football rookies rankings for your rookie drafts, dynasty drafts, and also your redraft leagues when […]

Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates in 2024 - NFC West

The NFC West is loaded with potent offenses and a variety of defensive abilities. From the reigning NFC champs to the new home of Marvin Harrison Jr., it’s easy to get excited about this division. Although this division has some outstanding NFL talent, it’s predominantly made up of players who have already broken out. If […]

Early Week 1 PPR Fantasy Football Rankings (2024)

Week 1 is the most anticipated week of the season, and it's never too early to start researching and preparing for it. For fantasy managers who have already drafted their teams and are looking forward to start/sit decisions for the opening week, we have you covered with our NFL team's early 2024 fantasy football PPR […]

Running Back PPR Fantasy Football Rankings (2024) - Preseason Updates

Welcome to our updated running back PPR fantasy football rankings, freshly updated for July 2024 and fantasy football drafts. There are a few offenses that still rely on workhorse running backs, while most teams implement some type of committee. We're here to help you sort through it all and draft winning teams. Not surprisingly, star […]

Non-PPR (Standard) Rankings for 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts: Derrick Henry, Isiah Pacheco, Courtland Sutton, Calvin Ridley, Brock Bowers

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We are rapidly approaching the start of the regular season, with Week 1 about to kick off in 30-plus days. We will be updating fantasy football rankings constantly up until kickoff. Don't play in leagues that reward points for receptions. We've got you covered with our NFL team's updated 2024 fantasy football […]

Projecting The WR1 For Every NFL Team - 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy football draft season is almost here! With plenty of offseason moves to give teams some new looks in 2024, fantasy managers must keep tabs on how some depth charts will deviate from years past and which players we can expect to produce as a result. Today, we will walk through ALL 32 teams and […]

Top 350 Fantasy Football Best Ball Rankings for 2024 (Post NFL Draft)

Howdy, RotoBallers! Training camp has arrived, and preseason games are about to start. It's never too early to prepare for fantasy football drafts, and the best ball season is officially here. We are here to help you crush your best ball drafts with our NFL team's early 2024 fantasy football best ball rankings for the top […]

Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates in 2024 - NFC South

If there was a breakout division, it might be this one. After being the laughingstock of the league the last couple of years, three of these four teams have had busy offseasons trying to set their club up for success. The Falcons have three young stars primed to break out, the Panthers loaded up with […]

Three Sneaky NFC Championship Contenders in 2024 - NFL Season Outlook and Predictions

Every year presents a new opportunity for NFL teams to compete. Therefore, their fate in the 2024 season depends on whether they sustain their competitiveness, finish with an inferior record, or improve from last year’s performance. In the National Football Conference, 15 teams will try to dethrone the San Francisco 49ers for the right to […]

Workhorse Running Back Draft Targets In 2024 Fantasy Football

There aren't many workhorse running backs in the NFL anymore. More and more teams are moving away from giving their RB1 that role. Last season, only six running backs (Christian McCaffrey, Rachaad White, Travis Etienne, Joe Mixon, Derrick Henry, and Tony Pollard) totaled over 300 touches.  As a result, running backs in fantasy football have […]

Miami Dolphins Fantasy Football Team Preview - QB, RB, WR, TE Outlooks

Welcome to my 2024 fantasy football preview for the Miami Dolphins as part of my team-by-team fantasy football outlooks series. This new 32-part series will dissect each NFL team through a fantasy football lens. We'll look at each of the four primary positions -- quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end -- and identify each […]