Jakobi Meyers (WR, LV) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 50% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers led the team in receiving yards in the season opener with 61 yards. He caught all three of his targets. His biggest play of the game came off a 33-yard catch, which was also the largest gain the […]

Davante Adams Catches Five Passes In Sunday's Loss

Las Vegas Raiders star wide receiver Davante Adams caught five of six passes for 59 yards in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. He had a quieter game than usual. The 31-year-old tied running back Alexander Mattison for second on the team with six targets, but the deep ball was absent, limiting his […]

Jakobi Meyers Leads Raiders In Receiving Yards On Limited Targets

Despite fewer opportunities, Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers made the most of them in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Meyers caught all three of his targets for 61 yards to lead the Raiders in receiving, averaging a whopping 20.3 yards per target. His efficiency was notable, but the volume was […]

Alexander Mattison Scores Touchdown As Versatility Shines In Loss

Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison turned his limited touches into gold with a 31-yard touchdown reception, totaling 62 yards from scrimmage. The former Minnesota Viking rushed for 19 yards on five carries and caught four of six targets for 43 yards and a score in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. […]

Brock Bowers Paces Raiders With Team-High Six Catches In NFL Debut

Las Vegas Raiders first-round rookie tight end Brock Bowers was a highlight, snagging six balls for 58 yards and showcasing his immediate impact with a team-high eight targets in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Bowers' biggest play of the game on Sunday was a 26-yard reception off a play-action pass. His integration […]

Zamir White Leads Raiders Rushing Attack, Out Snapped By Alexander Mattison

As expected, Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White spearheaded the Raiders' ground game with 13 carries for 44 yards while catching both of his targets for two yards in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. His performance was lackluster, with minimal gains and a fumble that didn't help his case. Alexander Mattison […]

Gardner Minshew II Mixed Debut: Solid Stats, Costly Errors In Raiders Los

In a game where every play counted, Las Vegas quarterback Gardner Minshew II managed 257 passing yards with a 31-yard touchdown to Alexander Mattison. However, his Raiders debut was marred by an interception and a critical fumble in the Raiders' 22-10 defeat to the Chargers. His stats were solid, distributing the ball well among his […]

PrizePicks NFL DFS Prop Picks - Monday Night Football Props for Week 1

Welcome back RotoBallers to our PrizePicks NFL DFS prop picks for the Week 1 Monday Night Football slate –Jets vs. 49ers! The 2023 NFL season is well underway, and that means our friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great DFS plays we can look to take advantage of. Our partners at PrizePicks offer […]

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, […]

Dylan Laube A Healthy Scratch In Week 1

Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube will be a healthy scratch on Sunday when the Raiders take on the Chargers. The Chargers will enter Week 1 with Zamir White, Alexander Mattison, and Ameer Abdullah as their top-three running backs. Laube had created intrigue throughout the preseason and training camp with solid play. However, the […]

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 […]

Week 1 Superflex 2QB Rankings for Fantasy Football: Updates for Kirk Cousins, Justin Fields, Derrick Carr, Daniel Jones, Justin Herbert, James Cook, more

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more fantasy football rankings. Today, we are focusing on Superflex leagues. For those unfamiliar with Superflex leagues, it's a format that allows you to start two quarterbacks but does not require you to do so. For fantasy managers searching for a streamer in 2QB leagues, we broke it all down for […]

Fantasy Football Matchups We Love: The Fantasy Matchmaker Week 1

Football is back. The regular season kicks off on Thursday when the Kansas City Chiefs meet the Baltimore Ravens. As such, fantasy football is back in business and fantasy managers will finally get to see their draft picks in action. Week 1 is a feeling-out period. No team is completely buttoned up. Additionally, projecting success […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks: Week 1 Targets And Avoids (2024)

Welcome to our NFL Survivor Pool Picks for Week 1 of the 2024 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 leagues out […]

Week 1 DraftKings NFL DFS Picks - Main Slate (2024): Jayden Daniels, De'Von Achane, Justin Jefferson, Trey McBride, and more

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome back to our weekly DraftKings NFL DFS article! For those of you who don't participate in Preseason DFS, it's been a long wait for some NFL action on DraftKings. I hope you are as excited about the Week 1 Main Slate as I am! If you've been a regular reader of […]

NFL DFS Value Plays: Week 1 Bargain Bin for DraftKings, FanDuel, Yahoo Includes Baker Mayfield, Javonte Williams, Malik Nabers, More

Welcome to the Week 1 main slate edition of RotoBaller's NFL DFS Bargain Bin for the 2024 NFL season, where the goal is to touch on some potentially mispriced players across the industry who find themselves in favorable matchups and/or suddenly expanded roles. Each week, I’ll give you my thoughts on where there may be […]

NFL DFS Lineup Sleepers for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 1 Value Picks Include Jayden Daniels, Jerome Ford, and Tank Dell

It’s finally here! Week 1 of the NFL season is right around the corner, and it is time to start getting your DFS lineups ready. Most of the discussion over the past few months has focused on season-long formats, but now it is time to shift some focus to weekly competitions. In this weekly piece, […]

Week 1 NFL DFS Stacks for DraftKings, FanDuel - Top Daily Fantasy Football Picks Include Nico Collins, DK Metcalf, C.J. Stroud, Joe Mixon, Geno Smith, more

The 2024 NFL season is here, finally! Welcome everyone to our Week 1 of NFL DFS stacks for DraftKings and FanDuel. The first week of the football season is always exciting, yet also a bit tricky when figuring out which teams will do what in this first week. This article will focus on Sunday's 1 […]

Week 1 NFL DFS Cheat Sheet: Expert Picks and Lineups (Premium Content)

  All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to Week 1 of the NFL Season! Each week, I'll be bringing you our famous NFL DFS Cheat Sheet with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet. We start the year using 2023 […]

Week 1 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Overall Updates Include Raheem Mostert, Christian Kirk, D'Andre Swift, Terry McLaurin, Tony Pollard, more

Week 1 has finally arrived, and it's time to set those winning lineups. We saw monster performances from Saquon Barkley and Jayden Reed on Friday night, while Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce put up duds on Thursday. There is still plenty of football to be played, and we have a full slate of games to […]

Raiders Defense Has Streaming Upside Against Chargers Offense

The Las Vegas Raiders defense enters their Week 1 matchup against the Chargers with the opportunity to surprise fantasy managers. While not yet considered a top-tier option, recent developments suggest they could be a valuable streaming choice or a solid pick in deeper leagues. A key factor in the Raiders' defensive outlook is their formidable […]

Daniel Carlson Solid Option in Week 1 Divisional Matchup

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson enters the Week 1 matchup against the Chargers as a reliable kicking option for fantasy managers. Despite some inconsistency in the 2023 season, Carlson's overall career performance ranks him fifth in NFL history for field goal success rate. This speaks to his long-term reliability and potential for solid fantasy […]

Jakobi Meyers Potential Sleeper Vs. Chargers

As the Raiders face off against the Chargers in Week 1, Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers presents an interesting fantasy choice. The Chargers had one of the league's worst passing defenses, ranked 30th last season, allowing 249.8 yards per game, which bodes well for Meyers' potential production. Meyers demonstrated his ceiling last season, […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Tight Ends - Updates for Kyle Pitts, Sam LaPorta, Noah Fant, Brock Bowers, More

Although it’s only Week 1, the injury report is already full of names heading into Sunday. While some of the tight ends who are already ruled out or at risk of not playing aren’t the most productive, others could benefit significantly. Being up-to-date on NFL injury news can give you an edge over your league […]

Gardner Minshew II Makes Raiders Debut Vs. Chargers

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II takes the helm for their season opener against a Los Angeles Chargers defense that's undergone a few offseason changes. His 2023 stint with Indianapolis showed room for improvement, as he ranked in the lower tiers for key quarterback stats. While last year's numbers against the Chargers' defense look […]

Zamir White Faces First Test As Raiders Lead Back

With Josh Jacobs' departure to Green Bay, Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White steps into a prominent role in the team's backfield for the 2024 season. White's potential is evident from his performance in Jacobs' absence last year, where he totaled 457 yards over the previous four games. Against the Chargers in Week 15 […]

Davante Adams Primed for Chargers Clash As Raiders WR1

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams enters the 2024 season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers at full strength, having overcome a minor undisclosed issue in August. The Raiders' star receiver doesn't appear on the injury report, indicating he's ready for a full workload. Coming off a stellar 2023 campaign (103 catches, 1,144 yards, […]

Week 1 FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football (RB, WR, TE) - Updates Include Chuba Hubbard, Gus Edwards, Tony Pollard, Zack Moss, Rico Dowdle, Rome Odunze

While many fantasy managers feel confident in deciding between two players at the same position, it can be tough to know "who to start" when comparing players of different positions. We're here to help with our NFL team's updated Week 1 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024. We are here to help you set those […]