Kenny Golladay Scores In Week 1

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay was held to just four receptions for 42 yards but was able to snag a touchdown during the Lions Week 1 tie against the Arizona Cardinals. Although Galladay was held to only four receptions, he was targeted nine times, which helps his fantasy value. Golladay was only out-targeted by […]

Danny Amendola Shines With New Team

Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola was excellent in his first game as a Lion. Amendola finished Sunday's game with seven receptions for 104 yards and a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals. Amendola is behind Marvin Jones and Kenny Golladay on the depth chart, but he greatly out-produced both of them in Week 1. It […]

Matt Prater Elite In Week 1

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater went 2-for-2 on field goals, including a 55-yarder, and hit all three of his extra points during Sunday's tie against the Arizona Cardinals. There is no doubt that Prater is one of the best real-life and fantasy producing kickers in the league. Prater can be played in all formats and […]

Lions Defense Lit Up In Fourth Quarter

The Lions Defense held strong against the Arizona Cardinals offense for three quarters and only six points but were lit up for 18 points in the fourth quarter. The Cardinals have a young and talented offense that just seemed to click in the fourth quarter, which makes the Lions defense outlook not as grim as […]

T.J. Hockenson Lives Up To Early Hype

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson was huge in his first NFL game on Sunday afternoon against the Arizona Cardinals. Hockenson ended the game with six receptions on nine targets for 131 yards and a touchdown. In training camp and preseason, Hockenson was spoken highly of his pass catching ability by the Lions coaching staff […]

Kerryon Johnson Quiet In Week 1

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson ran just 16 times for 49 yards with two catches for 16 yards. Johnson touched the ball 18 times, which isn't terrible, but he was unable to make anything big of his opportunities. Of course, the expectations for Johnson were high in this weak defensive matchup against the Cardinals […]

Matthew Stafford Excellent In Week 1 Tie

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford went 27-for-45 for 385 yards and three touchdowns on Sunday afternoon during the Lions Week 1 tie against the Arizona Cardinals. Stafford was able to spread the ball very well, finding eight different receivers over the course of the game, helping him finish with a 110 passer rating. The Arizona […]

Week 1 NFL Matchups Analysis: Start/Sit Advice (Part 2)

Welcome to our Week 1 matchups analysis and starts/sits column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every matchup from every game on Sunday to help you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. We'll also update this as injury reports come in, so be sure to check back often. This article will cover the […]

The King's Week 1 Lineup Spotlight - Key Starters and Tough Calls

Welcome to Week 1, RotoBallers! Below you will find some of my spotlight plays and tough lineup decisions for Week 1 of the fantasy football season. These are based off my Premium Weekly Lineup rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller Seasonal Premium Fantasy Football Package. Enter promo code KING at checkout and get access […]

Week 1 Woos and Boos - Contrarian Lineup Decisions

With the Week 1 slate finally upon us, the fantasy football season is underway. Even though you have already completed your drafts, that is only part of the process. Putting together the best possible lineup is key to getting your season off on the right foot. But never fall into the "always start your studs" […]

Week 1 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2019 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Ohhhhh it is good to be back, RotoBallers! I'm getting this bad boy kicked off a little earlier this year since I've got a wife at home who's ready to go into labor anyyy minute now. The nerve of that kid, coming right before football season. Below are RotoBaller's Week 1 defense tiers and rankings, […]

Week 1 Busts - Overvalued Players To Avoid In Fantasy Football

It's finally here. That moment all of you fantasy football fanatics have been waiting for. Week 1 of the 2019 regular season. No longer will we have to sit through meaningless preseason games and training camp babble. You can finally see if your prized draft-pick selections will pay off. Throw your special jersey on, kick […]

Marvin Jones A Flex Option For Week 1

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones has not gained much attention this offseason but is still a critical piece of the Lions offense and should see numerous targets per game. For Week 1, the Lions will be facing a weak Cardinals Defense that is missing two cornerbacks in Patrick Peterson and Robert Alford. Jones certainly […]

Draft Recap - RotoBaller's Staff League on Fleaflicker

Hey there from Brett Mitchell (aka AllBenchRB). This is my first year in the RotoBaller Experts staff league (7th year running) - and with that comes great excitement to participate, compete and analyze the draft. I’ll make a few key observations before I get into the thick of it. This was a very fast draft and […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 1 - Daily Fantasy Football

After a long offseason, Week 1 is finally here. For those of you who didn't participate in preseason DFS contests, tournaments are open to get your season moving in the right direction. There are some big games with significant DFS ramifications on Sunday, including the Chiefs heading to Jacksonville to meet the Jaguars, with a […]

NFL DFS Prop Picks for 9/8/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

Following a dud of a Thursday night game, the NFL offers up a 13-game Week One slate for Sunday, with two more games coming on Monday night. The opening week brings a bunch of fascinating opportunities when playing props. There are so many players in different situations, and the uncertainty is what presents the chance […]

Week 1 Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

Most fantasy football drafts are in the books, but that does not mean everyone has their Week 1 tight end on their roster. Were you the one wishing Baltimore’s Mark Andrews would fall to you and instead you got stuck with Detroit’s Jesse James? Did you pat yourself on the back when you drafted New […]

Lions Defense A Below-Average Play For Week 1

The Lions Defense is a below-average play for Week 1 of the regular season against the Arizona Cardinals. The Lions defense finished just about league average in defensive ranking last season and this year will likely be about the same. For Week 1 against the Cardinals, it may be best to just avoid rostering them […]

Matt Prater An Excellent Week 1 Start

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater has proven that he is an elite NFL kicker and will look to continue his productive ways in 2019. He has already hit from 61 yards this preseason, so the Lions will not be afraid of throwing him out there for multiple 50-plus yard attempts per game if needed. Prater […]

T.J. Hockenson's Role For Sunday Still Unknown

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson will look to start his rookie season on the right foot this Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. Hockenson is second on the tight end depth chart, behind Jesse James, but has proven that he is an excellent pass-catch so could find himself on the field quite a bit. Hockenson […]

Fantasy Football Rookies To Watch In Week 1

Each week in this column, we'll highlight a few first-year players who are worth keeping your eye on. Not all of the players listed below are must-starts, but all of them are in a position to be viable fantasy options. If any of these names are sitting out on your waiver wire, you should keep […]

The King's Week One Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The NFL season is finally here, and below you will find my Week One fantasy football lineup rankings. The ranks are available in PPR, Half PPR and Standard formats. They will be updated as needed, so make sure to check back for the latest versions, especially on the weekends. Skill Position analysis […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

Welcome to the 2019 NFL season and our first edition of the Waiver Wire weekly series for fantasy football! It might seem early to be talking waivers since the season hasn't officially started yet. I'm here to tell you it's never too early to find ways to improve your team! If you're like me and […]

Running Backs Waiver Wire - Week 1 Pickups and Adds

As the offseason has advanced relentlessly toward the long-awaited kickoffs of Week 1,  you have expended your time and energy preparing meticulously for your drafts. Once your rosters were constructed you may have been satisfied with the results. But that initial enthusiasm can often diminish after you have reviewed your league’s rosters. This could easily […]

Running Back Depth Charts for Fantasy Football

Running backs are a critical component and core building block for all fantasy football teams. RB is one of the most volatile positions in fantasy football, and one of the highest turnover positions in the NFL. Each year, running backs drop like flies and many NFL teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Stay […]

Five Top Running Backs I'm Fading Ever So Slightly

Everyone's going to draft the top guys. New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara - and those guys are going to be owned across the board. They rightfully belong in the first round and are being drafted highly. But who are some guys that are being overvalued a bit […]

Wide Receiver Start/Sit Advice - Week 1

Pierre Camus and Chris Mangano break down the wide receiver position to help with tough fantasy football lineup decisions for Week 1 of the 2019 NFL season. They decide who to start or sit among those in WR3 or flex consideration. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest […]

C.J. Anderson A Low-End Option

Detroit Lions running back C.J. Anderson will likely see around 10 touches in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals. From a fantasy perspective, 10 touches is just not enough and he will only be valuable if he scores a touchdown, which is not very likely. Anderson will back up Kerryon Johnson all season as long […]

Kenny Golladay A Solid WR2 Option

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay will look to start the 2019 season on the right foot with a solid performance against the Arizona Cardinals. Golladay certainly has WR1 potential this season but it is still a question on how much Stafford will look his way. Regardless, the 2018 Cardinals Defense was well below league […]

Running Back Efficiency Leaders - Phillip Lindsay, Kerryon Johnson & More

The NFL Next Gen Efficiency stat (EFF) is a measure of how efficient a rusher is with the total amount of running he does on each play. It takes the total distance traveled by a player throughout a run and divides it by the amount of rushing yards gained. The lower the number, the more […]