Importance of Winning Early and How to Do It

I’m sure I’ve written this very same article a number of times, but it never gets old and it never loses its importance. Winning games early is such a massive advantage, which is why you need to think strategically and execute on this thinking now rather than waiting to see how things pan out. Some […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

It felt good to enjoy a full Sunday of NFL action and follow every player on multiple fantasy teams. But now the work begins. Thankfully there weren't many serious injuries in Week 1 but there are always holes to fill or standouts you want to get a hold of before the competition. That's where this […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 2

After months of drafting and reshaping rosters, the highly-anticipated return of NFL matchups finally occurred. This was the first opportunity to witness regular-season game action, along with our initial chance to evaluate running backs as they performed during their opening day matchups. Many of you should be extremely satisfied with the production that your backs […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Will Not Play In Week 2

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) will not play in Week 2 against the Houston Texans on Sunday. It will be Beckham's second straight missed game to start the year after he suffered a torn ACL last October. It's frustrating for Beckham's fantasy managers, but the Browns […]

Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings Breakdown - Woo Fantasy Podcast

RotoBaller fantasy football analyst Brandon Murchison is flying solo in this new episode! With an ever-evolving backfield situation in both Baltimore and San Francisco, how should you view these players moving forward? Elijah Mitchell emerged from nowhere, but will Trey Sermon factor in and make the 49ers rotation a headache for fantasy managers? Will the […]

The Cut List - Time To Let Go? Week 2

Week 1 just wrapped up and it's always hard not to overreact to what we saw opening weekend, but nonetheless, decisions must be made. Playing the waiver wire is one of the most important aspects of fantasy football success. Teams go through so much roster turnover over a 17-game schedule and with the extra game […]

Deeper League Waiver Wire - Take a Shot on Tyrod Taylor

Are you someone who plays in a 16, 18 or even 20-team league? Are you sick of never having waiver wire articles geared towards your league? I know what you are thinking -- when you click on waiver wire articles, they are all naming players that are not available. Even when they say "deep league," […]

Surprise Fantasy Football Studs, Duds - Something or Nothing?

Week 1 of the NFL season is now in the books and while we saw many familiar names register top-fantasy performances there were a few surprises. The quarterback position was fairly predictable for the most part with Kyler Murray, Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, and Dak Prescott all registering top-five performances. Jameis Winston surprised us all […]

Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 2

It only took one week of NFL action to have fantasy football managers antsy about their tight ends. Not every tight end caught two touchdown tosses like Rob Gronkowski. While many superstars at the position started the season well --- T.J. Hockenson and Travis Kelce to name two --- some others remained injured (Evan Engram, […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 2 Lightning Round

Welcome, one and all, to the 2021 fantasy football season. Week 1's action is still firing but we have plenty of games on the books to chew on as we look forward to Week 2. Trey Sermon and Zack Moss were surprise inactives, while a few key injuries and impressive performances yielded other players of […]

Jedrick Wills Day-To-Day

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that offensive tackle Jedrick Wills (ankle) is day-to-day with an ankle injury that he suffered in the Week 1 season-opening loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. X-rays on Wills' ankle came back negative, so there's a chance that he might not have to miss any game action. It […]

NFL DFS Strategy: DraftKings Week 1 Tournament Recap

This is the second installment of my NFL DFS Strategy Series. I will be writing a weekly article highlighting tips and general strategies to help you with your NFL DFS Tournaments, too! You can catch the first one here on bankroll management, contest selection, and goals.  Thanks for taking the time to read this NFL […]

Chase McLaughlin Makes Three Extra Points In Week 1

Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin made all three of his extra points in a 33-29 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1. McLaughlin, who was making his Browns debut, was questionable with a hamstring issue heading into the contest. He managed to work through the injury to suit up for Cleveland, but his […]

Browns Defense Gives Up 33 Points In Tough Week 1 Loss

The Cleveland Browns defense struggled to contain Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs offense in a 33-29 loss in Week 1. Cleveland's defense got off to a fast start, holding the Chiefs to just 10 points in the first half, but they ran out of steam in the second half in the loss. The […]

Austin Hooper Quiet In Week 1 Loss

Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper caught all three of his targets for 27 yards in a 33-29 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1. Hooper got off to a hot start, hauling in all three of his catches on Cleveland's first drive of the game. He disappeared after that as he wasn't […]

David Njoku Leads Browns In Receiving In Week 1

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku caught three of five targets for 76 yards in a 33-29 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1. Njoku's 76 yards were good enough to lead the team in receiving as he finished with five yards more than Jarvis Landry in the loss. The outing comes as […]

Anthony Schwartz Goes For 69 Yards In Debut

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Anthony Schwartz caught three of five targets for 69 yards in a 33-29 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1. The rookie wideout made an impression in his first NFL game, hauling in a 44-yard pass for his longest gain of the game, although he did commit a costly […]

Jarvis Landry Scores A Rushing TD In Week 1

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry caught all five of his targets for 71 yards and added two rushes for 13 yards and a touchdown in a 33-29 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1. With Odell Beckham Jr. inactive, Landry finished second in receiving behind only David Njoku in the loss. His […]

Kareem Hunt Scores TD In Week 1 Loss

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt carried the ball six times for 33 yards and a touchdown in a 33-29 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1. He also played a role in the passing attack, catching all three of his targets for 28 yards. Hunt found the end zone on a two-yard […]

Nick Chubb Rumbles For 83 Yards, Two TDs

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb carried the ball 15 times for 83 yards and scored two touchdowns in a 33-29 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1 while adding two receptions for 18 yards. Chubb scored Cleveland's first touchdown of the season on a four-yard rush to cap off the first drive […]

Baker Mayfield Throws For 321 Yards In Week 1 Loss To KC

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield completed 21 of 28 passes for 321 yards and an interception in a 33-29 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1. Mayfield also added a seven-yard run in the contest. The Browns got off to a hot start in the game, with Mayfield connecting on several deep passes […]

Jedrick Wills Carted To The Locker Room

Cleveland Browns offensive lineman Jedrick Wills (ankle) was injured during Sunday's season opener against the Chiefs. The sophomore tackle injured his ankle on a Jarvis Landry scoring play, which is unfortunate news considering he is expected to play a crucial role this season. He was subsequently examined in the medical tent before ultimately being carted […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Inactive For Week 1

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) is officially inactive for the team's Week 1 meeting with the Kansas City Chiefs. Beckham had been trending towards playing, so it looks like he must have suffered some kind of setback in warm-ups. Beckham was going to be a risky fantasy play had he been active, […]

Updated Week 1 Kicker Rankings

Welcome to Week 1 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 1 kicker rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates. Randy Bullock Joins Titans Practice Squad Joey Slye Promoted To Active Roster Chris Naggar Elevated To Active Roster Chase McLaughlin Could Miss Season Opener Titans Place Sam Ficken On […]

Updated Week 1 Fantasy Football Rankings (Non-PPR)

Welcome to Week 1 RotoBallers. We have finally arrived to Week One of the NFL and fantasy football seasons, and it's critical to get off on the right foot with a victory! We are here to constantly bring you updated player news and rankings to help you set your optimal lineups. Below are our updated […]

Updated Week 1 Half-PPR Rankings (Top 400)

Welcome to Week 1 RotoBallers. Week One of the NFL and fantasy football season is officially here and we are pumped! Below are our updated consensus Week 1 Half-PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Saquon Barkley Medically Cleared, Set To Return Week 1 Austin Ekeler […]

Jadeveon Clowney Should Be Good For Week 1

Cleveland Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (illness) and center J.C. Tretter (knee) should be available for the Week 1 season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Clowney missed two practices this week due to a non-COVID-19 illness, but he looks good to go after getting in a limited practice on Friday. The 28-year-old […]

Updated Week 1 PPR Rankings (Top 400)

Welcome to Week 1 RotoBallers. We've finally made it! Below are our updated consensus Week 1 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Saquon Barkley Medically Cleared, Set To Return Week 1 Austin Ekeler Expected To Play In Week 1 Odell Beckham Jr. Likely To Play […]

Updated Week 1 Running Back Rankings

Welcome to Week 1 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 1 running back rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Saquon Barkley Medically Cleared, Set To Return Week 1 Austin Ekeler Expected To Play In Week 1 Tests Confirm Torn ACL For Gus Edwards Le'Veon Bell […]

Updated Week 1 Flex Rankings (Top 200)

Welcome to Week 1 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 1 Flex rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates. These Flex rankings are geared towards making decisions for your Flex spot (RB/WR or RB/WR/TE), which in most leagues consists of running backs, wide receivers and in […]