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Sam LaPorta A Streaming Option In NFL Debut
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta will begin his NFL career on Thursday night against the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs. While tight ends usually take time to develop, he could be an early favorite target of Jared Goff. Amon-Ra St. Brown should dominate the team's target share, but LaPorta just has to compete with […]
David Montgomery Has Real Upside In Season-Opener
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery joined the team on a three-year, $18 million contract this offseason. His deal was lucrative compared to the dried-up running back market, so he should see plenty of usage right away in Detroit. While Jahmyr Gibbs will likely have a lock on the receiving back role, Montgomery is expected […]
Amon-Ra St. Brown Teed Up For Huge Week
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown posted 106 receptions for 1,161 yards and six receiving scores last year, and he should pick up right where he left off against the Kansas Chiefs on Thursday night. The USC product is far and away the No. 1 option in the Lions' passing game led by Jared […]
Jahmyr Gibbs A Risky PPR Play With Upside In NFL Debut
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs was selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, meaning the organization should waste no time getting him involved in the offensive game plan. However, there have been plenty of rookie running backs who are eased along early, so his overall workload could be limited. He should […]
Jared Goff A High-End QB2 Against Chiefs
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff enjoyed one of the best seasons of his career last year, throwing for 4,438 yards, 29 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. The veteran signal-caller posted the 10th-most fantasy points at the position last year. Last season, Kansas City allowed the sixth-most fantasy points to quarterbacks, and this Thursday night season-opener should […]
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, […]
Jahmyr Gibbs Might Be Eased Into Action Thursday
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said he might ease rookie first-round running back Jahmyr Gibbs into action in the regular season opener on Thursday night against the Kansas City Chiefs. Campbell told reporters that the team will want to be "smart" with Gibbs' usage in his first NFL game with an eye toward the […]
Jahmyr Gibbs Thinks 1,000 Rushing Yards, 500 Receiving Yards Is Possible
Detroit Lions rookie first-round running back Jahmyr Gibbs is setting high goals for himself in his first NFL season after being taken with the 12th overall pick in this year's draft. Over three seasons at Georgia, he had 2,132 rushing yards and 1,217 receiving yards while scoring 23 total touchdowns. Gibbs averaged 7.0 yards per […]
Predicting the First Two Rounds of 2024 Underdog Fantasy Football Drafts
It's easy to forget just how different the NFL landscape will look 12 months from now. Ever facepalmed yourself ranking a player way too high that it blew up in your face? What sent them tumbling down the charts? It's all about crunching those age apex curves for QBs, RBs, WRs, and TEs. Who's this […]
League Winners for Fantasy Football Best Ball: Draft Targets Include Tony Pollard, Calvin Ridley, Miles Sanders, James Conner, more
Fantasy football best ball drafts are quickly becoming one of the most fun and popular ways to play fantasy football. I remember a decade or so ago when best ball was a niche style of play in what was still considered a niche hobby. Fantasy football has since blown up, and so too have best […]
Rookie Wide Receivers Best Set-Up for Fantasy Football Success in 2023
Rookie receivers are all the rage right now and with good reason. Fantasy managers have experienced monster rookie seasons from the likes of Ja'Marr Chase, Jaylen Waddle, Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, Justin Jefferson, and CeeDee Lamb. We all want to be in on the next one that hits. All of those players had plenty of […]
Must-Have Running Backs - Adam Koffler's Fantasy Football Picks Include Jahmyr Gibbs, Khalil Herbert, James Cook, more
I could sit here and talk about needing to roster Christian McCaffrey, Austin Ekeler, Bijan Robinson, and Saquon Barkley this season, but that's just not realistic given their average draft position (ADP). So instead, I'll focus on a variety of backs that have varying ADPs that you should be able to get in a snake […]
Cheap Workhorse Running Backs for 2023 Fantasy Football Drafts
One of the most common sayings when it comes to fantasy football is "volume is king." This is especially true for running backs, but it really applies to every single position. The more opportunities a running back has to touch the ball, the more yards they'll gain, and the higher chance they'll have of finding […]
Breakout Running Backs for Fantasy Football: Must-Have Late Round Picks - De'Von Achane, Tank Bigsby, Khalil Herbert, more
It’s finally August, which means fantasy football drafts are heating up. With the regular season set to begin in less than one month, many fantasy managers are getting ready to draft their teams later this month/early next month. The first round is always the most exciting part of the draft. The first player you select […]
Late Round Fantasy Football Draft Picks Who Will Outperform Their ADP - Khalil Herbert, Jaylen Warren, Kenneth Gainwell, more
We're now knee-deep in fantasy draft season and that means it's time to cram in some player research the night before the draft. Similar to what I was doing in college half the time before an exam. Though I'm not here to instruct you to draft Patrick Mahomes first overall in a Superflex league, or […]
Updated 2023 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Post-NFL Draft - Jahmyr Gibbs, Zay Flowers, Jordan Addison, Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Fellow RotoBallers. Now that the 2023 NFL Draft is officially in the books, the real fun begins! Which NFL rookies will be fantasy relevant for 2023, and who should be prioritized in fantasy football drafts? Let's take a look at the rankings for rookies like Jahmyr Gibbs, Zay Flowers, Jordan Addison, Dalton Kincaid and Zach […]
Nick Mariano's PPR Draft Sleepers List for Fantasy Football - Samaje Perine, Rashee Rice, Jayden Reed, Tyjae Spears, more
The term "Sleeper" is thrown around more haphazardly than a Mitchell Trubisky out route, but there's no doubting its place in our fantasy lexicon. I do think that everyone that uses it then needs to define what it means within the context of the article. In my mind, we need to head outside of the […]
6 Breakout Running Backs for Fantasy Football Drafts - Khalil Herbert, Alexander Mattison, Kenneth Gainwell, more
We are on the precipice of the NFL season. Fantasy drafts are happening daily, best ball season is wrapping up, and players will soon take the field for meaningful football, making it a great time to examine breakout players for 2023. Every year, some players exceed their previous career highs, leveling up to the next […]
Late-Round Wide Receiver Values: Draft Bargains for Fantasy Football (2023)
Once you reach the late rounds of fantasy football drafts, everyone wants to draft high-upside fliers that can provide a great return on value. You can afford to take risks on a variety of different players, including prospects, forgotten veterans, players returning from injuries, or even skilled players with potential playing time concerns. It's essential […]
RotoBaller Staff's "My Guys" For The 2023 Fantasy Football Season
The preseason has started and fantasy football drafts are officially underway. Sure, we've all been hammering Best Ball drafts for months now, but our home league drafts are coming into focus. It is time to finalize your prep and get those draft boards ready to go. Oftentimes, fantasy managers identify which players to target and […]
Must-Have Fantasy Football Wide Receivers - 2023 Draft Targets Include Chris Olave, Keenan Allen, DJ Moore, more
The 2023 fantasy football season is almost here. While the preseason is entertaining after going seven months without NFL-caliber football, there is something more important happening over the next few weeks – fantasy football drafts. There are several draft strategies fantasy players can use to win their fantasy football league. However, fantasy players always want […]
Path to Overall Fantasy Football TE1: T.J. Hockenson In The Best Spot Of His Career
Two years before the Atlanta Falcons made headlines by selecting a certain tight end number four overall in the 2021 draft, the Detroit Lions made a similarly bold move when they selected T.J. Hockenson out of Iowa at number eight overall. Fast forward four seasons and Hockenson is now a member of the Minnesota Vikings […]
Late-Round Tight End Draft Values for Fantasy Football (2023)
The later rounds of the fantasy draft are essential, and managers want to draft high-upside players who can provide a great return on value. Fantasy managers can afford to take some risks on various players, including forgotten veterans, players returning from injuries, or even skilled players with potential playing time concerns. In this article, we […]
Three Impact Rookie Tight Ends for 2023 Fantasy Football - Dalton Kincaid, Sam LaPorta, Luke Musgrave
Everyone wants to draft the new kids on the block in fantasy football. They're young, exciting, explosive, and provide a ton of upside to your team. Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson, Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, and Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson are just a few rookies that fantasy managers love to target […]
Nick Mariano's Late-Round Fliers for Fantasy Football Drafts - De'Von Achane, Rashid Shaheed, Jake Ferguson, more
Many drafters spend prep time on their early picks and then reflexively take familiar names late, but they rarely deliver championships. Instead, let’s discuss some late-round fliers at running back, wide receiver, and tight end that are worth taking due to their upside, but that you won’t feel handcuffed to should there be a red-hot […]
Scott Engel's 1st Round Fantasy Football Draft Guide: The King's Pick-By-Pick Draft Strategy
At this time of year, the biggest question in the fantasy football universe is naturally, “Who do I take in the first round?” As an annual feature, I identify the best potential selections at every draft slot in the first round. We tell you who to consider and why in the first round of a […]
David Montgomery Expected To Take Over Goal-Line Carries
The Detroit Lions gave running back David Montgomery a three-year, $18 million deal this offseason, but they also took rookie Jahmyr Gibbs with the 12th overall pick in the draft. The Athletic's Colton Pouncy writes that Montgomery is expected to take over the goal-line carries in one of the league's best offenses, while Gibbs is […]
Soft Early Season Schedules for Fantasy Football - 2023 Strength of Schedule Analysis
Draft season is in full swing in redraft fantasy football leagues. The shortened preseason is over and we breathe a sigh of relief as many of our favorite players made it through training camp and the preseason live action unscathed. Some did not. Many in the fantasy football space have spent all off-season preparing (and […]
Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1: Top Free Agent Adds Include Jaylen Warren, Raheem Mostert, Tank Bigsby, Tyjae Spears
We have reached the threshold of Week 1 and anyone who has anxiously awaited regular season NFL matchups should be ecstatic. You will soon experience fluctuating emotions on a weekly basis while witnessing the performances of players that were secured for your rosters. This includes the selections that you made at running back. You are […]
Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1: Top Free Agent Adds Include Marvin Mims Jr., Romeo Doubs, more
The NFL season is finally almost here. On Thursday night, the Chiefs and Lions will get the action going to begin the 2023 season. That means you only have a few more days to get your rosters in order for the season. Maybe you drafted a few weeks back and already need to make some […]
