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 […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 2 Fantasy Football (8/15/2024)

Week 1 of preseason is in the books, and tonight we start Week 2 with a single-game slate between the Eagles and the Patriots. Philadelphia isn’t expected to play its starters, while the Patriots should give a little more extended run to their starting offense so Jacoby Brissett and Drake Maye get work in with […]

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 […]

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 […]

Hunter Henry Misses Practice, But Concerns For Week 1 Remain Low

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (unspecified) won't practice Tuesday. Head coach Jerod Mayo says he doesn't anticipate it being a long-term injury. The issue reportedly emerged during Sunday's practice, leading to Henry sitting out on Monday and now being set to miss at least one more session. After being rested for the preseason […]

Ja'Lynn Polk Has Been New England's Most Consistent Receiver

New England Patriots wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk has been impressive this offseason, and Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston said he's arguably been the team's best receiver during training camp. "Demario Douglas is the Patriots receiver who finds himself open more consistently than any other. But in terms of availability and on-field dependability, there's no […]

Matthew Judon On The Trade Block?

According to NFL insider Jeremy Fowler, multiple teams have inquired about a potential trade for New England Patriots edge rusher Matthew Judon. The organization offered the 31-year-old a new contract this offseason, but he declined. Judon collected 28 sacks through his first two seasons with the Patriots in 2021 and 2022, but the four-time Pro […]

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 […]

Quarterbacks to Draft in 2024 Fantasy Football Redraft Leagues - Part II

Fantasy managers should always be on the look-out for a good deal. Sometimes, fantasy managers can get too caught in who they're drafting, that they forgot to examine the cost of acquisition. When it comes to our fantasy drafts, we only have so many draft picks. If you're in an auction draft, you only have […]

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 […]

Fantasy Football Wide Receivers to Target in Redraft Leagues (Part 3) - Tee Higgins, Amari Cooper, Terry McLaurin, more

This is the third and final edition of this three-part series, where we are focusing and identifying receivers who fantasy managers should be buying this fantasy football season. We've already identified a plethora of well-priced receivers and in this article, we'll identify four more. Fantasy football is not just about drafting good players, but drafting […]

Fantasy Football Wide Receivers to Target in Redraft Leagues (Part 2) - Garrett Wilson, DeVonta Smith, Brandin Cooks, Ja'Lynn Polk, more

There are more receivers to buy than ever before. With NFL offenses passing the ball upwards of 60% of the time and running 11-personnel (three receiver sets) consistently over 75% of the time, the receiver pool has never been deeper. With so many names and options, there is bound to be players who fall through […]

Patriots Release JuJu Smith-Schuster

The New England Patriots are releasing wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster on Friday, according to a source. The writing was on the wall all offseason after the Patriots snagged rookie wideouts Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker in April's NFL draft. Smith-Schuster was a non-factor for the Patriots last year, even after Kendrick Bourne (knee) tore his […]

Patriots "Playing It Safe" With Drake Maye

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye only saw six plays in his preseason debut and sat out for the rest of the game. The rookie is taking things day by day as he continues to get plenty of reps in practice. Head coach Jerod Mayo said that there are still two more preseason games to […]

JaQuae Jackson Catches Big Touchdown Pass In Win

New England Patriots wide receiver JaQuae Jackson turned his lone target into a 38-yard touchdown reception during Thursday's preseason win over the Carolina Panthers. The 24-year-old was on the receiving end of a deep strike delivered by fellow rookie Joe Milton III. Jackson made a nice adjustment in open space, ultimately hauling in the pass […]

Kayshon Boutte Leads Receiving Corps Thursday

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte caught three of his six targets for a total of 53 yards during Thursday's preseason win over the Carolina Panthers. The former LSU receiver saw his snaps alongside quarterbacks Joe Milton and Bailey Zappe, who are competing for the third-string role ahead of the 2024 season. Boutte himself […]

Joe Milton III Impressive In Preseason Debut

New England Patriots quarterback Joe Milton III completed four of six passes for 54 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's preseason win over the Carolina Panthers. He was also effective on the ground, rushing five times for 22 additional yards. The Tennessee product is believed to be competing for the No. 3 quarterback job, given […]

Kevin Harris Finds End Zone In Win

New England Patriots running back Kevin Harris rushed eight times for 22 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers. In the passing game, he hauled in one of three targets for an additional six yards through the air. Harris is heading into his third pro season, but he's still just […]

Terrell Jennings Registers Eight Touches Thursday

New England Patriots running back Terrell Jennings rushed for 38 yards on six carries during Thursday's preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers. He also contributed in the passing game, hauling in both of his targets for a total of 11 yards. Jennings is a 23-year-old undrafted rookie out of Florida A&M. Despite his strong pro […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight: Jalen McMillan

The Washington Huskies had three of their receivers drafted in the top 100 picks of the 2024 NFL Draft. Since professional football lacks the developmental and minor leagues, rookies hope to make an impact in Year 1 or 2. Since the Huskies had three legitimate receiving options paired with Michael Penix Jr., there could be […]

Will the Steelers Trade for Brandon Aiyuk? Fantasy Football Trade Rumors

The San Francisco 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk have reached an impasse in their contract negotiations. The All-Pro receiver wants his next deal to be among the highest-paid wide receivers, but the Niners disagree with that price tag. Hence, multiple news outlets confirmed that the 49ers have allowed Aiyuk to seek a trade and negotiate a […]

How Rookie WRs Impact Their Team's Depth Chart In 2024 Fantasy Football: Round 2 Picks

Every year, there are second-round rookie wide receivers who turn into solid fantasy options right away. In 2022, George Pickens and Christian Watson helped fantasy managers win matchups in the second half. Last year, wideouts like Jayden Reed and Rashee Rice were steals at their respective pre-draft ADPs.  This season should be no different, as […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 1 Fantasy Football (8/08/2024)

Are you ready for some football? Excuse the cheesy opening line, but how awesome is it that we are back to building NFL lineups again? Tonight is the first of four straight nights of Week 1 preseason action. Both games tonight start at 7:00 pm EST, as the Panthers head to New England and the […]

Patriots Drop Out Of Brandon Aiyuk Sweepstakes

After inquiring about San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's availability, the New England Patriots have decided not to explore any further trade possibilities with the 49ers regarding their standout wideout, according to sources. The Patriots are excited about their young receivers, mainly rookies Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker, and want to focus on them. […]

Kendrick Bourne Expected To Be Included In Potential Brandon Aiyuk Trade

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (knee), who has started camp on the team's PUP list, is expected to be part of a potential trade to the San Francisco 49ers for Brandon Aiyuk. The trade winds have been swirling around Aiyuk in recent days, but it's been reported that the framework for an Aiyuk […]

Fantasy Football Running Back Risers for PPR Leagues in 2024

Just like stock prices, fantasy football values go up and go down as player ADP (average draft position) changes throughout the summer. With NFL training camps set to begin here soon, we could likely see plenty more fluctuation taking place in the fantasy football marketplace. This offseason proved to be an interesting one as far […]

Five Injured Fantasy Football Players Worth Gambling On In 2024

Training camp is just underway for the 2024 NFL season, which means we get insightful perspectives into the status of injured players. While players are getting official designations such as the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list or the NFI (Non-Football Injury) list, most already had some sort of timeline in regards to the start […]

Drake Maye To Play In Preseason Opener

New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo said that rookie first-round quarterback Drake Maye will play in the team's preseason opener on Thursday against the Carolina Panthers. "Everyone who is healthy enough to play in the game, will play," Mayo said. The head coach also said that the plan right now is for veteran Jacoby […]