Rashod Bateman – Week 1 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR64 ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman is a former first-round NFL Draft pick with massive upside. Unfortunately, he has struggled in the league because of injury. The former Minnesota star has missed 33.3% of the games in his career because of various injuries. However, he […]

Tyler Conklin - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Bench In Single-TE Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE2 ANALYSIS: New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin continues to generate some low-end fantasy buzz after a solid 2023 season. The 29-year-old has been a top-18 tight end in PPR leagues for each of the last three seasons. Last year, he tied a career-high in receptions […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Brian Thomas Jr., Rico Dowdle, Jaleel McLaughlin, Bucky Irving, Greg Dortch, Jaylen Wright

Welcome RotoBallers to the 2024 fantasy football season! Once fantasy football drafts have been completed, it's time to start looking at ways to improve your rosters through the waiver wire. We kick off our series of waiver wire articles with our Week 1 fantasy football waiver wire rankings for 2024 to help you make the […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 1

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to another FAAB-tastic fantasy football season. While early adds have hundreds of context-laden wrinkles, we must do our job in presenting waiver options here. As always, joining our famous waiver wire pickups list and our weekly fantasy football waiver wire columns by position, this column focuses on suggested waiver wire bidding percentages […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1: Top Free Agent Adds Include Ray Davis, Jordan Mason, MarShawn Lloyd, Kimani Vidal, more

We have arrived at the threshold of another long-awaited NFL regular season, as the first kickoff of Week 1 is rapidly approaching. The collective euphoria that engulfs the fantasy football community in anticipation of season openers for all 32 teams is also fueled by the first opportunity to evaluate the players you assembled on your […]

Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 1: Samaje Perine, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Darnell Mooney, Andrei Iosivas, Sam Darnold, Jonnu Smith, more

After a long and painful offseason of waiting, the 2024 fantasy football season is just around the corner! While fantasy drafts are still taking place, many of them have been completed, and it's never too early to check the waiver wire for potential lotto-ticket bench stashes ahead of Week 1. Even if you love your […]

Tight Ends Fantasy Football Waiver Wire - Week 1 TE Pickups Include Taysom Hill, Chigoziem Okonkwo, Hunter Henry, more

If you are already looking for a tight-end upgrade when the season has not even started yet, you should fire yourself as general manager and hand the job to your dog, cat, spouse, or best friend. The tight-end pool might be top-heavy, but there is some serious depth when it comes to low-end TE1s and […]

Week 1 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2024 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

The 2024 NFL season is almost here! I know that is something you have been patiently waiting for. Now, with fantasy drafts either done or finishing up, you should take another look (or 10) when setting your lineup for Week 1. Picking the right kicker to start for Week 1 is more important than you […]

2024 NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Quarterbacks for Week 1

We’ve finally made it. Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season is here and after a long spring and summer, your favorite team is ready to break your heart yet again.  The quarterback landscape will be interesting this season with a few old faces in new places (Kirk Cousins, Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson) and three […]

Malik Washington Limited Wednesday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Malik Washington (quad) was limited in Wednesday's practice. It appears Washington has picked up a minor injury, and it's good news for his Week 1 status that he could participate in a limited fashion. Miami plays their home opener against the in-state Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, and the rookie wideout has […]

Top 450: Updated Fantasy Football Rankings for 2024 Drafts - Half-PPR Updates for Ja'Marr Chase, Rashee Rice, Jordan Addison, Jayden Reed, more

The 2024 NFL season is so close you can taste it! Many are still drafting, so make sure to dominate your remaining drafts with our NFL team's freshly-updated top 450 half-PPR fantasy football rankings for 2024 drafts. These rankings cover all positions - QB, RB, WR, TE, K, DST. The first few round of drafts […]

Jaylen Waddle In The Clear For Week 1

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (undisclosed) was not listed on the first official injury report on Wednesday, signaling he practiced in full and is ready to roll for the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sunday versus the Jacksonville Jaguars at Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins kept details sparse on Waddle's injury throughout training camp […]

Updated Fantasy Football Kicker (K) Draft Rankings for 2024 - Ka'imi Fairbairn, Cairo Santos, Younghoe Koo, Matt Gay, Cameron Dicker, Brandon Aubrey, more

Much to the chagrin of some fantasy managers, kickers are still a huge part of fantasy football. Usually, managers wait until the last few rounds to draft their kickers. Still, if you managed to snag the high-scoring kicker late, it could be the difference between winning or losing a league matchup. We break it down […]

Jalen Ramsey Still Absent From Practice

Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey (undisclosed) was absent from practice on Wednesday as he continues to deal with an unspecified injury that has affected him for the past few weeks. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel mentioned that Ramsey has been held back for precautionary reasons, stating, "No setbacks... I've never been more proud of a […]

Updated Fantasy Football Quarterback (QB) Draft Rankings for 2024 - Updates for Jordan Love, Caleb Williams, Trevor Lawrence, Justin Herbert

Can you feel it? It's exciting as we are so close to Week 1 kicking off! However, sadly, the fantasy football draft season is coming to an end. Drafts are still ongoing, and the grind continues as fantasy managers prepare for their upcoming drafts. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with updated rankings and focus […]

Is Jaylen Waddle Hurt or Healthy? Week 1 Fantasy Football Update

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle has been limited throughout training camp due to an undisclosed injury, most likely related to soft tissue in his calf. With week 1 in a couple of days, will Jaylen Waddle be available for the Dolphins' game against the Jacksonville Jaguars? Is Jaylen Waddle injured? What is the latest […]

Updated Fantasy Football Wide Receiver (WR) Draft Rankings for 2024 - Half-PPR Updates for CeeDee Lamb, Rashee Rice, Brian Thomas Jr., Tank Dell

The Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs are set to open the 2024 NFL season in short order, but many fantasy managers like to wait until the last second to draft. The wide receiver position is deeper than ever, so we're here to assist with our half-PPR fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2024. Use […]

Updated Fantasy Football Tight End (TE) Draft Rankings for 2024 - Half-PPR Updates for Kyle Pitts, Sam LaPorta, Brock Bowers, Dalton Kincaid, more

Hello, RotoBallers! It's almost time for Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season, and drafts are taking place all the way up to kickoff between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs. The tight end spot is always tricky to navigate in drafts, so we're here to assist with our half-PPR fantasy football tight end […]

Updated Fantasy Football Running Back (RB) Draft Rankings for 2024 - Half-PPR Updates for Kenneth Walker III, Chase Brown, Rico Dowdle, Jordan Mason

Fantasy football draft season is winding down as Thursday's kickoff between the Baltimore Ravens and Chiefs happens in 24 hours. There are still plenty of drafts going on this week. Today, we focus on our draft rankings for running backs. Most NFL teams have their backfields set and we break it all down for you […]

Later-Round Fantasy Football Running Backs With RB2 Upside

Fantasy managers who employ a Zero-RB or Hero-RB strategy need to nail their later-round running back selections in their drafts. With such a drop-off among running backs after the top tier in 2024, it is more important than ever to hit on the later-round running backs. Many of the running backs selected in the later […]

Fantasy Football WR Injury Reports: Week 1 Updates For Marquise Brown, DeAndre Hopkins, Davante Adams, Josh Downs

Go ahead, shed a few tears of joy. Football is back! Generally, this is the healthiest that teams will be for the rest of the season. But there are some wide receivers whose start to the season may be delayed due to injury. To keep close tabs on all of the news across the NFL, […]

Baker Mayfield - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-End QB1 ANALYSIS: While Baker Mayfield doesn't have rushing upside and wasn't a top-10 QB in 2023, the Commanders defense, especially the secondary, was gashed through 2023. Mayfield could have a big day with his array of weapons on offense. Mayfield experienced a career resurgence in […]

Will Levis - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: QBs ANALYSIS: Levis is entering his second season as the starting quarterback with the Tennessee Titans, and while he showed promise in Year 1, both he and the Titans need to show a little more before you should feel comfortable starting Levis outside of very deep leagues. Levis took over […]

Nick Mariano's Bold Predictions for the 2024 Fantasy Football Season

We're in the final stretch of fantasy football preseason, with a few precious days remaining to draft your teams. It's been a long offseason, but Week 1 is finally pulling into the station. With nearly all of my teams ready for battle, it's time for an entertaining final piece with my bold predictions. You've seen […]

Five Overvalued Fantasy Football Running Backs for 2024 - Kyren Williams, Derrick Henry, Rachaad White, and More

Alright, fantasy footballers, let’s talk about the elephant in the room--or rather, the running backs in your draft queue. This position, folks, is the Bermuda Triangle of the NFL; players disappear faster than you can say “contract extension.” With NFL front offices and coaches prioritizing running backs less than ever, there are several backs littered […]

Late-Round Lotto Tickets - Fantasy Football Draft Picks That Could Pay Off Big in 2024

Every fantasy football manager will tell you how much they love to select "their guy" in the first round of fantasy drafts. It's rewarding and exciting to know that you can watch one of your most-hyped players rack up major production in your starting lineup for the full season. However, it feels even better to […]

Malik Nabers - Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper Picks for 2024

BALLER MOVE: Target around 30 overall CURRENT ADP: 42 ANALYSIS: Malik Nabers is the talk of the town across the social media universe. The New York Giants rookie wide receiver is a star in the making and would be much more expensive in drafts if not for his quarterback, Daniel Jones. After multiple years of disappointment […]

J.K. Dobbins, Rico Dowdle, De'Von Achane: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1

With all your fantasy football drafts now complete, it's time to shift your attention to which players you will be starting and sitting in Week 1. Most of the time, you'll start the stud players you drafted in the first couple of rounds. But there are also those sneaky value picks in the later rounds […]

Jaylen Waddle Has "Taken His Game To Another Level"

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle has had a successful start to his NFL career. Through three seasons, the 2021 first-round pick has collected 251 receptions for 3,385 yards and 18 touchdowns. He finished his rookie and sophomore campaigns as a PPR WR1, but injuries and a lack of touchdowns led to a down year […]

Kirk Cousins - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-end QB2 ANALYSIS: Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins was on pace to enjoy a career season before suffering a season-ending Achilles injury in Week 8 of the 2023 campaign. Before the injury, the veteran QB averaged an eye-catching 23.9 fantasy points per game with 2,331 […]