Waiver Wire Express - Week 2 Lightning Round Including Kyren Williams, Justice Hill, Romeo Doubs, Puka Nacua

Howdy, RotoBallers, and welcome to the opening lightning waiver reaction piece of the 2023 season. We're here as a quick reaction force to get key names on your radar with the week's early performances and injuries. Let's start strong and take our first step towards the title with the waiver wire lightning round heading into […]

Jaycee Horn To Miss Multiple Weeks

Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn (hamstring), who missed 18 games in his first two seasons with injuries, will miss multiple weeks after suffering a hamstring injury in the Week 1 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, according to a league source. The eighth overall pick in 2021 will be replaced by veteran Troy Hill, […]

Is Kenneth Gainwell Playing This Week? Fantasy Football Injury Update

The Philadelphia Eagles running back room was difficult to project after the departure of Miles Sanders and the additions of Rashaad Penny and D'Andre Swift this offseason. After Kenneth Gainwell played with the team's starters for most of the offseason and preseason, he looked like the clear lead back in the Week 1 win over […]

Irv Smith Jr. (TE, CIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 12% of Leagues ANALYSIS: I could spin this and say that Irv Smith Jr. had more catches and yards than Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd combined and make his Week 1 effort sound better than it was. The truth is that Smith Jr.’s three grabs for 17 […]

Zach Ertz (TE, ARI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Zach Ertz has never received less attention from fantasy players than in 2023, especially once Joshua Dobbs was installed as Arizona’s starting signal caller. So get ready for stat lines as Ertz gave us on Sunday – six receptions for 21 yards […]

Logan Thomas (TE, WAS) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Logan Thomas appears to be injury-free after some struggles with major injuries the past two seasons. He started the season with four catches for 43 yards on a team-high eight targets in Washington’s Week 1 win.   Most Targeted TEs - Week […]

Vikings vs. Eagles TNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Justin Jefferson, Alexander Mattison, T.J. Hockenson, Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, Devonta Smith, Kenneth Gainwell, D'Andre Swift

Could it possibly be that we have two straight intriguing games for Thursday Night Football to start the season? The NFL has really tried to do a better job of showcasing their best teams in this primetime spot in 2023. After so many years of horrific Titans-Jaguars debacles, it's not until October 5 when the […]

Juwan Johnson (TE, NOS) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 53% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Juwan Johnson, the former receiver now converted into a tight end has vastly improved over the years and has the makings of a top-12 fantasy tight end. He failed to reach the end zone in Week 1, but it should not be […]

Chuba Hubbard (RB, CAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Chuba Hubbard entered his third season as Carolina’s unquestioned RB2. However, the size of his workload was uncertain after Miles Sanders signed a four-year contract with the Panthers in March. Hubbard’s involvement during the team’s season opener was promising, which has vaulted him among this […]

Top 10 Running Back Studs - Best Fantasy Football RB Performances Including Aaron Jones, Tyler Allgeier, Austin Ekeler, more

Fantasy football is back! With so many wide receivers going in the first two rounds of 2023 fantasy drafts, many drafters across the fantasy landscape simply just didn't view running backs as the safer commodity that they were in years past. This inevitably caused a ripple effect across the fantasy landscape as many running backs […]

Panthers Defense Picks Up Four Sacks In Week 1

The Carolina Panthers defense played well in a 24-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. Carolina was unable to force any turnovers but they did manage to sack Desmond Ridder four times in the loss and were able to hold the Falcons to just 221 yards of total offense. The Panthers have a […]

Eddy Pineiro Makes 43-Yard Field Goal In Week 1

Carolina Panthers kicker Eddy Pineiro made his lone field-goal try, a 43-yarder, in a 24-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. Pineiro also added an extra point on his lone try in the contest. The veteran kicker made all but two of his 35 field goals in 2022 and will look to carry […]

Hayden Hurst Hauls In Touchdown In Week 1

Carolina Panthers tight end Hayden Hurst caught five of his seven targets for 41 yards and a touchdown in a 24-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. Hurst wound up leading the Panthers in all receiving categories in his debut game with the team. He hauled in the first touchdown pass of Bryce […]

Adam Thielen Quiet In Panthers Debut

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen caught both of his targets for 12 yards in a 24-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. Thielen came into the game questionable with an ankle injury but he was able to suit up and attempt to play through the injury on Sunday. The veteran wideout was […]

Jonathan Mingo Catches Two Passes In Debut

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jonathan Mingo caught two of his five targets for 17 yards in a 24-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2. Mingo finished third on the team in targets but was unable to capitalize on the chances in the loss to the Falcons. The second-round rookie remains a work in […]

Chuba Hubbard Runs For 60 Yards In Opener

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard carried the ball nine times for 60 yards and added two receptions for nine yards in a 24-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. Despite being the backup to Miles Sanders, Hubbard wound up seeing a solid workload in the season opener and managed to make the […]

Miles Sanders Runs For 72 Yards In Week 1

Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders carried the ball 18 times for 72 yards and lost a fumble in a 24-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. Sanders also caught four of his six targets for 26 yards in the season opener. The veteran running back didn't find the end zone in the […]

Bryce Young Struggles In Debut

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young struggled in a 24-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. Young completed 20 of his 38 passes for 146 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in the loss to Atlanta. He also added 17 yards on three carries on the ground in his NFL debut. Young's lone TD […]

Adam Thielen Officially Active For Week 1

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. He had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity Friday. With DJ Chark Jr. (hamstring) ruled out, Thielen should see an uptick in volume this week, ranking as a low-end WR3 in fantasy football. […]

Falcons vs. Panthers Betting Picks - Free NFL Best Bets, Odds, Predictions for Week 1

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons, another article in our weekly series of free NFL betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free NFL betting breakdown article is for Sunday, September 10th, 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Jonathan Mingo (WR, CAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Adam Thielen is washed. D.J. Chark (hamstring) is out. Terrace Marshall has face-planted for two years running. Hayden Hurst is a journeyman tight end who has never done much of anything. Jonathan Mingo is a high second-round pick who has run with the […]

Updated Week 1 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Cam Akers, Raheem Mostert, Chris Olave, DeAndre Hopkins, Tyler Higbee, more

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Thursday's game between the Lions and Chiefs is in the books, and we are here to help with our NFL team's updated Week 1 fantasy football PPR rankings for fantasy football as of September 10th. Let's see where key players like Josh Jacobs, Dalvin Cook, Cam Akers, Breece Hall, Calvin Ridley, Chris […]

Updated Week 1 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: Darren Waller, Tyler Higbee, Jake Ferguson, Luke Musgrave, more

Week 1 is finally here RotoBaller, and we couldn't be more excited to help you win big! 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 as of September 10th. Kansas City Chiefs star tight end […]

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

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 1 matchup analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. After a long offseason, football is officially back! There are a number of marquee matchups to kick things off. Plus, we'll finally get some answers to many of the hot topics such as backfield battles, ascending players, new […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 1 - Sam Howell, Gerald Everett, Gus Edwards, Jalin Hyatt and more!

It’s back! The long wait is over and fantasy football is here.  Every week I will be writing about the top pivot options to help replace any injured or bye week players. In Week 1 hopefully, your lineup is mostly set but if you need a backup option, I got you.  This week we do […]

WR/CB Matchups to Target and Downgrade - Week 1 (2023)

The 2023 NFL season is finally here, and I'm excited to share the completely free fantasy football WR/CB Matchup Chart for the fourth straight year! During the past three seasons, I have tweaked my process to make the chart more user-friendly and predictive, but NFL teams are moving receivers around more than ever in today's […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 1) - Targets and Avoids

Welcome back RotoBallers to our NFL Survivor Pool Picks for Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season! Football is back, and the options are endless -- there are so many different pools, fantasy leagues, weekly bets, and future bets that it's hard to decide what to do. But survivor pools are the oldest and simplest […]

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

Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season is finally here! The defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will host the Detroit Lions on Thursday night to kick off the new campaign on September 7. Each week of the NFL season, I’ll share my picks for each game, and rank the selections for those who […]

Booms and Busts - Fantasy Football Starts and Sits for Week 1 Lineups

Welcome to the highly anticipated kickoff of the fantasy football season, where every draft pick and strategic move culminates in the excitement of Week 1. It's the moment we've all been waiting for, and now it's time to make those critical decisions about who to start and who to sit on your fantasy roster. In […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 1 (Sunday Morning Updates): Mark Andrews, Jerry Jeudy, Darren Waller, Romeo Doubs, George Kittle, and more

Fantasy managers have been forced to be on their toes as the 2023 NFL season gets underway, as players across the league have been dealing with a high number of injuries ahead of Week 1. Our injury updates and reports for Week 1 as of Sunday, September 10, 2023, will give you the latest updates […]