Week 1 Busts - Overvalued Players to Avoid In Fantasy Football

Football is finally, finally back. Since the NFL is the professional sports league with the longest off-season, the wait for the new season to come around feels like a lifetime. Sure, there are other sports to fill the void, but some of us just can't get into baseball, which is a completely valid thing to […]

WR/CB Matchups to Target in DFS (Week 1)

It's been a long and rough six months, but our dues have finally been paid. My friends, NFL football is back, draft season is over, and it's finally time to set our lineups and fire up our favorite players for Week 1. Nothing is more important than match-up analyzation when it comes to fantasy football. […]

DraftKings NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 1

Welcome to Week 1 of the 2018 NFL season. Congratulations, we finally made it through the long and tedious offseason. There are tons of contests on both major DFS sites to open the season. Below are my DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Week 1. These DraftKings lineup recommendations are based on matchups, 2017 performances, overall upside/talent levels, […]

Hot Take NFL Podcast - Start/Sit Advice with Guest Joe Pollack

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni are joined by Joe Pollack to share their thoughts on week one NFL matchups and provide you with the best start/sit advice for who you should have in or out this week. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure […]

Antonio Gates To Suit Up For Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates is expected to play in Sunday's opener against the Kansas City Chiefs, per Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com. "It's almost like he picked up where he left off, so we'll see what he can do on Sunday," stated head coach Anthony Lynn. It remains to be seen what […]

Tyrell Williams Will Play In Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams (groin) practiced in full on Friday and was taken off the final injury report for Week 1 against the Chiefs. Williams was never in danger of missing the season opener. With Chiefs safety Eric Berry (heel) out, Williams has a ton of upside in this matchup. He should […]

Joey Bosa Officially Ruled Out

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (foot), who was wearing a walking boot on Friday, has officially been ruled out for Week 1 against the Chiefs. This is definitely a downgrade to the Chargers defense/special teams in Week 1, but they're still worthy of using in fantasy this Sunday. Bosa is an elite IDP […]

Joey Bosa In Walking Boot Friday

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (foot) was seen in a walking boot on Friday, which is not a good sign for his availability in Week 1 against the Chiefs. Bosa practiced on Wednesday but was downgraded to out on Thursday, which is typically an ominous sign. He could be a game-time decision on […]

Week 1 Tight Ends - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

So your fantasy draft left you with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback, a terrific tandem at running back, and two tight ends that will not be able to catch a cold even if they were in a frozen pond in the dead of winter with nothing on but tube socks. Well, it is time to fix […]

Antonio Gates (TE, LAC) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: You knew it would happen. As soon as Hunter Henry torn his ACL this offseason, everyone penciled in Antonio Gates as the Chargers’ top tight end. He took his sweet time returning, taking a page out of Le’Veon Bell’s playbook, but Gates has signed and […]

Joey Bosa Does Not Practice Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (foot) did not practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. Head coach Anthony Lynn hinted that the team may be without their best pass rusher in Week 1 against the Chiefs, and his downgrade in practice mid week definitely isn't a good sign. He's looking questionable, and […]

Joey Bosa May Not Play In Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn hinted that defensive end Joey Bosa (foot) might not play in Week 1 against the Chiefs. "It’s possible that he might not be with us. ... Foot injuries, they take on all the body weight. That can be tricky," Lynn said. Bosa is an elite IDP player, but […]

Dallas Goedert (TE, PHI) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert is not a safe option in any way shape or form. However, if you are in truly deep waters and do not even have the Antonio Gates flier available to you, then check in on the Eagles rookie named […]

Antonio Gates Optimistic Of Playing In Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates looked like his old self while running routes and catching passes from quarterback Philip Rivers in practice on Wednesday, and the veteran tight end is optimistic he'll be ready for Week 1 against the Chiefs. The 38-year-old wasn't listed on the injury report on Wednesday, which is a […]

Joey Bosa Limited Wednesday

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (foot) was limited in practice on Wednesday. Bosa should be fine to play in the season opener against the Chiefs this Sunday. He's one of the best young pass rushers in the league and will be coming for quarterback Patrick Mahomes in Week 1. Bosa is a must-start […]

Prep For The Playoffs Now! Drafting QB Based on Playoff Opponents

While playing the same quarterback at the end of the season that you draft at the beginning is not guaranteed, there may be some leagues in which it is a must. Whether it be a best ball league (acceptable) or a league which limits roster moves (unacceptable!), if you need to find a quarterback in […]

Three Overvalued Quarterbacks - Potential ADP Busts

Quarterback is one of the most predictable and deepest positions in fantasy, so it is not a spot where you want to take risks. Sure, you could draft Aaron Rodgers early, or you could wait and get Philip Rivers really late. There are many ways to play the quarterback position, and the only thing that […]

The Running Back Handcuff Hedge - Who To Handcuff

This article was updated on 9/4 to account for the Jerick McKinnon and D'Onta Foreman injury updates. We have learned over time that the running back position is without question the most volatile in fantasy football. This understanding is based upon the percentage of injuries versus the other skilled positions, NFL teams increasingly using split back committees creating […]

Antonio Gates To Practice Wednesday

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said veteran tight end Antonio Gates will practice on Wednesday. However, Lynn said the team will see where Gates is conditioning-wise before deciding if he'll play in Week 1 against the Chiefs. “I don’t want to put him in a position where he goes out and hurts himself, […]

Fantasy Football Pop Quiz - NFC North

In an effort to write these columns before the start of the season, I thought I'd get some help on this issue. So I asked my wife, who is a big Green Bay Packers fan, what her thoughts were on the 2018 fantasy football season. As a note, my wife is a highly regarded researcher […]

Tyrell Williams (WR, LAC) - Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~150 CURRENT ADP: ~165 ANALYSIS: Coming out of nowhere in 2016 following an injury to wide receiver Keenan Allen, Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams had a 1,059 yard, seven touchdown season and truly stepped up for the Chargers throughout the year. Once Allen returned, Williams knew that his days as the top wideout […]

Five Re-Draft Studs Who'll Be Dynasty Duds

As players get older, their value in re-draft leagues can remain high, but their value in dynasty formats starts to drop. It happens for everyone -- one day we'll be looking back on how Odell Beckham Jr. and DeAndre Hopkins aren't worth drafting in dynasty -- and it's vital that dynasty owners know when the […]

Justin Jackson Waived By Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers waived running back Justin Jackson on Monday in order to make room for veteran tight end Antonio Gates on the 53-man roster. Jackson was a seventh-round pick in this year's draft but lost out on a roster spot to fellow rookie Detrez Newsome after missing most of training camp and the […]

Tyrell Williams, Joey Bosa Practice Monday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams (foot) and defensive end Joey Bosa (foot) both practiced on Monday and are on track to play in Week 1 against the Chiefs. Williams is set to be the No. 2 receiver behind Keenan Allen and has a juicy matchup against the thin secondary of the Chiefs in […]

Nelson Agholor (WR, PHI) - Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target ~95 CURRENT ADP: ~105 ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor would be an absolute steal if he fell to the 10th or 11th round, as currently shown by his ADP. Agholor, who had a career season last year, finished ranked as WR22 in 2017. He totaled 62 receptions for 768 yards and eight […]

Last-Round Wide Receiver Lottery Tickets

As draft season nears its end, it is important to remember that there is good value late in the drafts. Lottery ticket picks that work out often end up being difference-makers for the fantasy owners that select the aforementioned players. One position where fantasy owners tend to ignore hidden value, however, is wide receiver. Despite […]

Mike Williams (WR, LAC) - Wide Receiver Draft Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Target ~120 CURRENT ADP: ~135 ANALYSIS: Williams had a rookie year from hell in 2017. After being drafted seventh overall, Williams was placed on the physically unable to perform list in July. That led to an on-off season for Williams, which saw him active for 10 games but used in a very limited fashion, with […]

To Handcuff or Not to Handcuff at RB?

Handcuffing running backs has been a long-standing practice when it comes to assembling a fantasy team. When you draft a stud running back in a great situation, you're hoping you can keep a hold on that situation all season. We've seen backup running backs carry teams to championships in the past, such as the famous […]

Cardale Jones Waived

The Los Angeles Chargers waived quarterback Cardale Jones on Sunday. Jones lost out in the backup battle to Geno Smith during training camp and the preseason. The converted wide receiver remains fantasy irrelevant.

Hunter Henry Put On PUP List

The Los Angeles Chargers placed tight end Hunter Henry (knee) on the Physically Unable to Perform list instead of season-ending Injured Reserve. Henry suffered a torn ACL in May, but this move leaves open the chance for Henry to return later this year. He'll be eligible to practice with the team after the sixth week […]