Quarterback Fantasy Football Rankings (2024) - Preseason Updates

Howdy RotoBallers! Today, we review our NFL team's quarterback fantasy football rankings, updated recently for August 2024 and fantasy football drafts. The quarterback position is deep this year, led by Josh Allen, who is still ranked No.1 despite losing his top target Stefon Diggs. There are quite a few serviceable mid-range options, such as Brock […]

Vikings Are Excited About Sam Darnold

After the news of Minnesota Vikings rookie first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy (knee) being out for the season after undergoing season-ending knee surgery, head coach Kevin O'Connell was effusive in his praise for starting quarterback Sam Darnold. "Our football team has been and will continue to be excited about Sam Darnold and what he's been able […]

Jordan Addison Carted Off On Wednesday, Expected To Be "OK"

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (ankle) was carted off the practice field on Wednesday with an apparent leg injury. After practice concluded, head coach Kevin O'Connell said it was an ankle tweak, and he's unlikely to practice on Thursday. However, he said the injury is not believed to be serious, and he thinks Addison […]

J.J. McCarthy Set To Miss Entire Rookie Season

Minnesota Vikings rookie first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy (knee) will miss his entire rookie season after having successful surgery on Wednesday morning on the meniscus in his knee. The Vikings announced on Tuesday that the 21-year-old had a meniscus tear in his right knee, and apparently he needed a full repair, which will cost him all […]

Updated Tight End Half-PPR Fantasy Football Rankings (2024)

Whether you're a fantasy football rookie or a seasoned veteran, the tight end position is arguably the most difficult spot to navigate. Future Hall of Famer Travis Kelce has dominated all tight ends in fantasy over the last five or six years, but now, he faces plenty of competition for the top spot. We'll help […]

NFL Quarterback Salaries (2024) - All Starters Ranked From Highest to Lowest

The most important position in sports, quarterbacks will always command top dollar on the open market. If you don't have an elite signal caller, you won't win on the biggest stage. General managers need to be savvy with when and how much they pay their quarterbacks. The market will be reset every year as the […]

Overvalued, Undervalued Fantasy Football Dynasty Trade Targets: August 2024

For hardcore dynasty fantasy football gamers, trading is a year-round activity. There are always deals to be made in active leagues. But if you're more of a casual dynasty player or find yourself in a league that loses some steam during the offseason, now is your time. With the NFL regular season less than six […]

Four Fantasy Football Veterans To Avoid In FFPC Best Ball Drafts

With training camps well underway and the first preseason game this week, we are starting to get our first looks at NFL players for the 2024 season. Based on what we see and learn over the next few weeks, many of our judgments will be confirmed or shifted in drafts still ahead. The same can […]

Sam Darnold Set To Start In Week 1

With Minnesota Vikings rookie first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy (knee) scheduled to under knee surgery, Sam Darnold is now squarely in line to be the team's opening-day starting QB in Week 1 against the New York Giants. Even if McCarthy was fully healthy, Darnold was expected to open as Minnesota's starting signal-caller, but the 27-year-old former […]

When Is J.J. McCarthy Coming Back? Fantasy Football Injury Return Update

Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy was the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The Vikings lost Kirk Cousins in free agency, leaving them without a starting-caliber quarterback on the roster. While the team quickly signed Sam Darnold to a one-year deal to replace Cousins, Minnesota doesn’t view him as the long-term answer. […]

Updated Wide Receiver Half-PPR Fantasy Football Rankings (2024)

The 2024 fantasy football season is right around the corner, and the wide receiver spot has never been deeper. As the NFL continues to become pass-happier with each season, many fantasy managers have shifted toward a "Zero-RB" approach. However, there are still mid-round and late-round wide receiver sleepers to target, and we're here to help […]

J.J. McCarthy Will Have Surgery On His Meniscus

Minnesota Vikings rookie first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy (knee) missed training camp practice on Monday with knee soreness, and tests revealed a meniscus issue that will require surgery. As with most meniscus surgeries, there will be a determination made during the procedure to either trip or repair. A trim would mean out for only a few […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports (Preseason Updates): Jahmyr Gibbs, J.J. McCarthy, Malik Nabers, Dak Prescott, Marquise Brown, Joe Mixon, and more

The 2024 fantasy football season begins in roughly 23 days, so the draft season is upon us! Unfortunately, fantasy managers will already have to navigate injuries. Our preseason injury updates and reports as of Tuesday, August 13, 2024, will give you the latest updates on key guys. With preseason action in full swing, let's take […]

J.J. McCarthy Dealing With Knee Soreness

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell announced that rookie first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy (knee) is dealing with knee soreness and won't take part in Monday night's training camp practice. The Vikings are likely just being overly cautious here with who they hope will be their QB of the future. The 21-year-old Michigan product made his […]

Fooled Me Once, Not Again: Sophomore Wide Receivers Set To Bust In Fantasy Football

Rookies and young wide receivers need time to develop. Going from college to the NFL is a big adjustment for many players, and wideouts need time to get accustomed to it. For some players, it takes just a couple of weeks. For others, it could take some time.  Justin Jefferson only needed two weeks before […]

Fantasy Football Best Ball Wide Receivers for 2024 Drafts (Tiers 4-8) - August Updates

The onset of training camps and preseason matchups have served as reminders that the regular season is rapidly approaching. Participation in drafts has also accelerated significantly, as many of you are assembling teams in multiple formats. This escalation in the momentum of draft season will intensify even further until final selections in all leagues are […]

Vikings Expected To Give Aaron Jones 15-18 Touches Per Game

Based on conversations ESPN's Dan Graziano had with Minnesota Vikings officials, he expects the team to try to get running back Aaron Jones 15 to 18 touches per game and use Ty Chandler as a 1B to Jones' 1A. It's possible some weeks will call for Jones to see upwards of 20 touches, but the […]

Is Justin Jefferson Still The No. 1 Wide Receiver In 2024 Fantasy Football?

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is one of the top players in the NFL. The superstar recently signed a contract extension with the Vikings, making him the highest-paid wide receiver in league history. While Jefferson is the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL, fantasy players were disappointed in him last season. The former LSU […]

Fantasy Football Quarterback Superflex (2QB) Targets and Sleepers for 2024 Drafts

Diving into a Superflex fantasy football league? Buckle up, because this isn’t your standard fantasy format. In Superflex, quarterbacks vanish from the draft board like hotcakes at a brunch buffet, often with as many as six QBs swooped up in the first round alone. This level of scarcity is a game-changer, pushing the value of […]

Jalen Nailor Shines In Preseason Opener

Minnesota Vikings second-year receiver Jalen Nailor pulled in three receptions for 63 yards on four targets in the opening two drives against the Las Vegas Raiders. The loss of K.J. Osborn in the offseason left the Vikings looking towards an open competition for the third receiver on their depth chart, a critical position as Osborn […]

Jordan Addison Involved But Quiet In Only Drive

Minnesota Vikings receiver Jordan Addison played only one drive, though he saw two targets from quarterback Sam Darnold's eight pass attempts. The first of the targets was a wild pass, thrown by Darnold about seven yards too far from Addison on a deep pass to the right of the field that could have been a […]

Ty Chandler Inconsistent As Starter In First Preseason Game

Minnesota Vikings second-string running back Ty Chandler got the start as the team was resting new free agent back Aaron Jones. Chandler played the first two drives, netting seven carries for 33 rushing yards. The raw stats do not tell the whole story, as his first four attempts in the first drive gained just seven […]

Who Is Michigan's Starting Quarterback? 2024 College Football Outlook

With all of the controversy surrounding the defending national champions, as they gear up for 2024, the Michigan Wolverines will look to block out the noise and stay focused as they attempt to repeat as champs. The Wolverines are expected to take a massive step back this season, as it appears that only five starters […]

Sam Darnold Solid In Vikings Preseason Debut

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold debuted with his new team against the Las Vegas Raiders, putting up 59 yards on four of eight passing in his one and only drive to start the game. He was up-and-down, though mostly reliable in his lone drive as he was hampered by two Ty Chandler drops. The 27-year-old […]

J.J. McCarthy Bounces Back From Early INT With Explosive Second-Half

Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy played six drives for the team in his first in-game action, leading the team to three touchdowns and another drive that ended in a missed field goal. The Vikings first-round pick looked uncomfortable in the pocket early, running from the pocket and throwing an off-balance pass intercepted by Las […]

Vikings Don't Expect A Jordan Addison Suspension Early In 2024

The Minnesota Vikings anticipate a suspension coming at some point for wide receiver Jordan Addison, who faces drunken-driving charges in California after his arrest there last month. But due to the speed with which these matters move at the league office, the Vikings believe that any suspension would come either late this season or during […]

Jalen Nailor Emerging As Clear Third Receiver

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor, a sixth-round pick in 2022, seems to have emerged as the pretty clear favorite for the No. 3 wideout job this year behind starters Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison thanks to a strong training camp. Brandon Powell and Trent Sherfield Sr. will also have roles, especially because they are […]

Stephon Gilmore To Visit With Vikings

Free-agent cornerback Stephon Gilmore (shoulder) said that he's flying out on Sunday to visit with the Minnesota Vikings on Monday. Gilmore is presumably healthy now after having offseason surgery on his shoulder back in February. The former 10th overall pick by the Buffalo Bills in 2012 out of South Carolina played in 17 regular-season games […]

New NFL Kickoff Rules Explained: How Will It Impact Fantasy Football in 2024?

The NFL kickoff was all but extinct until the NFL revamped the rules in preparation for the 2024 season. Before the new rules were implemented, the kickoff was one of the most dangerous plays in the game, and as such, the NFL had done everything in its power to eliminate the action of the play […]

Must Avoids: Big-Name Fantasy Football Players To Fade - Aaron Jones, Nick Chubb, Keenan Allen, more

Whether you are a seasoned fantasy football manager who reads RotoBaller articles all off-season or a rookie to the real world of fake football, there are a handful of names that everybody knows. Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are arguably the most famous players in the league today. You were disappointed if you selected those […]