Backfield Breakdowns and Target Shares - Fantasy Football Outlooks for Mark Andrews, Jordan Love, Saquon Barkley, Isaiah Likely, more

Welcome to my new weekly column for the 2024 NFL season! As we wrap up the first week of action, the fantasy football landscape morphs with each game. It's a jungle out there, and staying on top of snap shares in the running back rooms, target distributions among wide receivers, and emerging trends isn't just […]

Week 2 Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings (RB, WR, TE) for Half-PPR: Jameson Williams, Austin Ekeler, Gus Edwards, Ladd McConkey, Chuba Hubbard, more

Week 2 is here! After an eventful opening week, we are looking ahead to Week 2 and are back with more fantasy football rankings. The FLEX position can be the difference between winning or losing your league matchup. Use our Week 2 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024 and set your winning lineups. If your […]

Greg Joseph Signs With Lions Practice Squad

The Detroit Lions signed kicker Greg Joseph to the practice squad on Tuesday. Joseph spent the offseason with the Green Bay Packers but was cut at the conclusion of the preseason. The Lions have second-year player Jake Bates on their roster as the current starter. He connected with all four of his kicks on Sunday […]

The Trouble with Tight Ends: What To Do With Kelce, LaPorta, McBride and Andrews Following Week 1?

Week 1 of the fantasy season is in the books, and there are a lot of fantasy managers panicking after a wild first week. While players like Joe Burrow, Chris Olave, and Amon-Ra St. Brown all busted in fantasy in Week 1, the tight end position as a whole was extremely disappointing to start the […]

NFL DFS: First Look of Week 2 - Totals, Salaries, Slates and more

Week 1 is in the books for NFL football! We aren't going to waste any time and start hitting the research station for Week 2. Here is your first look at the upcoming main slate for the NFL. I'll be picking up where we left off last year and continuing the "first look" article. This […]

Week 2 Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings: Joe Burrow, Dak Prescott, Justin Herbert, Brock Purdy, Jayden Daniels, Baker Mayfield, Justin Fields, more

If you lost your matchup last week, it's not time to panic. Don't overreact! For fantasy managers searching for a replacement for Jordan Love or need an upgrade, we've got you covered with our NFL team's Week 2 fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2024. Last week we saw massive fantasy performances from quarterbacks Josh Allen, […]

Week 2 Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings for Half-PPR: Travis Kelce, Dalton Kincaid, Isaiah Likely, Mark Andrews, Evan Engram, Brock Bowers, George Kittle

The first week of the 2024 fantasy football season was not kind to the tight end position. Key TEs such as Travis Kelce, Sam LaPorta, and Trey McBride all posted Week 1 duds, and the position as a whole disappointed. It will be more critical than ever to set your optimal fantasy lineups with our […]

Week 2 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings for Half-PPR: Brandon Aiyuk, Ja'Marr Chase, Tank Dell, Jayden Reed, Brian Thomas Jr., Terry McLaurin, more

The opening week of NFL games is in the books, so now it's time to set your sights on setting winning fantasy football lineups for Week 2. Our Week 2 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2024 are here to help you make those Week 2 start/sit decisions. There were several WR busts, a few […]

Week 2 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings for Half-PPR: Kyren Williams, J.K. Dobbins, Josh Jacobs, Tony Pollard, Rhamondre Stevenson, D'Andre Swift

The opening week of 2024 was eventful for several running backs, but as always, there were plenty of fantasy football busts. If you lost last week, don't panic -- we're here to help you with tough start-or-sit decisions. Today we will go over our NFL team's updated Week 2 fantasy football running back rankings for […]

Greg Dortch (WR, ARI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ PPR leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch’s path to his current role has not been easy. Undrafted out of college, Dortch found his way to the NFL as a rookie free agent in 2019, signing on to the practice squads of three different […]

Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings for Half-PPR: Saquon Barkley, Cooper Kupp, Rashee Rice, Jordan Mason, Jeff Wilson Jr., J.K. Dobbins, Tank Dell

Opening week is officially in the rearview mirror, and whether your team boomed or busted, it's way too early to get too high or low on your roster. If you're already tasked with tough start-or-sit decisions, our half-PPR fantasy football rankings for Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season are here to help. Use our […]

Tyler Conklin (TE, NYJ) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Bench Stash in Very Deep Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin was expected to receive a boost after getting Aaron Rodgers back from injury to throw passes to him, but if he does make an impact this season, managers will have to wait. Conklin was […]

D.J. Reader Expected To Play This Week

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell is confident that defensive lineman D.J. Reader (quadriceps) will play in Week 2. Reader has been out with a quad injury he suffered in Week 15 with the Cincinnati Bengals last season. He signed a two-year, $22 million deal with the Lions in the offseason. Reader is a game-wrecker […]

Juwan Johnson (TE, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Bench Stash/Don't Add ROSTERED IN: 39% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson had a nice game (at least relative to other tight ends) scoring 10.6 PPR points. The tight end position is approaching Sahara Desert levels of barren wasteland, so Johnson's production seems nice in perspective. Johnson only produced […]

Biggest Fantasy Football Busts Of The Week - Fantasy Outlooks For Joe Burrow, Raheem Mostert, Marvin Harrison Jr., Mark Andrews

The opening Sunday of the 2024 NFL season has come and gone. Hopefully, you woke up on Monday morning feeling very good about how your first matchup of the year went. However, this week's slate of games was certainly stress-inducing for many fantasy football managers. Part of that stress was caused by a group of […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Put Up Good Fantasy Performance In Week 1

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs had a solid fantasy performance against the Los Angeles Rams, carrying the ball 11 times for 40 yards and a touchdown. Gibbs added four catches for 34 yards through the air. Although Gibbs is still splitting time with David Montgomery, he is a must-start, considering his high ceiling and […]

Jared Goff Has Average Fantasy Performance Against The Rams

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff completed 18 of 28 passes for 217 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Los Angeles Rams. Goff went against one of the weaker defenses in the league, but that can be excused some, considering it was only Week 1. However, things will only get […]

Sam LaPorta With Modest Fantasy Night Against The Rams

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta had a mediocre night against the Los Angeles Rams. LaPorta caught four passes for 45 yards, with the longest reception being 18 yards, averaging 11.2 yards per reception. The Lions went with a very run-heavy offense on Sunday night, running the ball 31 times in their win. Jared Goff's […]

Jameson Williams Blows Up In Week 1 Win

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams had an amazing game in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Los Angeles Rams. The third-year player had five catches on nine targets for 121 yards and a touchdown. The Alabama product also added one rush for 13 yards on the ground. Williams has been plagued with injuries since being […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Falls Flat In Season Opener

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown had a disappointing outing in Week 1's 26-20 win over the Los Angeles Rams. St. Brown was targeted six times, catching only three passes for 13 yards. Second-year receiver Jameson Williams was the star of the Lions offense last night, catching five passes on nine targets for 121 […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks For FanDuel, DraftKings - Jets vs. 49ers MNF Showdown (Week 1)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have our first Monday Night Football Showdown of the year as we have Aaron Rodgers and the Jets heading out west to take on Brock Purdy and the 49ers. The 49ers are looking to finish the job in 2024 and start their season off on a positive note after falling just […]

Unexpected Boom Performances: Fantasy Football Risers Include Isaiah Likely, J.K. Dobbins, Alec Pierce, Jameson Williams, more

Regular season NFL football is back! The first NFL Sunday of the season is now in the books, meaning it is time to evaluate what we just witnessed. Some players exceeded their expectations, and others fell woefully short of theirs. Many players provided great performances for their fantasy managers this week. Josh Allen showed out, […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 1 Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Include D'Andre Swift, Jameson Williams, Justin Fields

My weekly Lineup Spotlights are back for the 2024 fantasy football season. Every week, I feature preferred players to go with when dealing with challenging lineup decisions and guys who may outperform expectations. These lineup picks are based on my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller NFL Premium Pass. Enter the promo code […]

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

Week 1 of the NFL season is finally here, which means its time to welcome you back to our Week 1 matchups analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football and the 2024 season! With the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens kicking off the season on Thursday, it's time to make those […]

Week 1 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Kyren Williams, Rhamondre Stevenson, Calvin Ridley, Brock Purdy

Week 1: When your fantasy football roster is the best in the world and you'll go undefeated en route to a championship (spoiler alert: it won't happen, but it's fun to pretend). While you are all celebrating the return of football, your favorite Debbie Downer is returning for another season of weekly bust picks. Between […]

D.J. Reader To Miss Week 1

Detroit Lions defensive tackle D.J. Reader (quad) will be inactive for Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The 30-year-old was activated from the PUP list a couple of weeks ago but isn't quite ready to return to game action. Once he does return to the NFL, he'll be […]

Jake Bates A Risky Kicker Option For Week 1

Detroit Lions Kicker Jake Bates will face the Los Angeles Rams at home in Week 1. Bates had a good season in the UFL earlier this year, kicking a 64-yard field goal and two other field goals of 60 or more yards. The 25-year-old had never attempted a field goal in his football career until […]

Tough Matchup For Lions D/ST In Week 1

The Detroit Lions defensive/special teams unit struggled last year, allowing the 10th most points in the league. On top of that, the Los Angeles Rams scored the eighth-most points the previous year. With Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua, and Kyren Williams being healthy, the Lions will have a challenging task to slow down the Rams' potent […]

Jared Goff A Top Fantasy Option For Week 1

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff will begin the 2024-25 campaign on Sunday night against the Rams, his former club. The 29-year-old had arguably his best season in 2023-24, throwing for 4,575 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, adding two scores on the ground. As a result, Detroit rewarded him with a lucrative contract extension in […]

Jameson Williams A Decent WR3 Option

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has a good matchup against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night, but the first-round receiver has never had a real chance to show how good he can be. Entering his third year, Williams only has 25 catches for 395 yards and three touchdowns under his belt. The 6-foot-1, […]