Is Dalvin Cook Playing In Week 1? Should I Start Cook For Fantasy Football?

The New York Jets signed running back Dalvin Cook to a one-year, $7 million deal in August. The move paired Cook with superstar running back Breece Hall to form one of the most electric backfields in the NFL. The addition of the veteran ensures that the team can ease Hall back into action following an […]

Predicting the First Two Rounds of 2024 Underdog Fantasy Football Drafts

It's easy to forget just how different the NFL landscape will look 12 months from now. Ever facepalmed yourself ranking a player way too high that it blew up in your face? What sent them tumbling down the charts? It's all about crunching those age apex curves for QBs, RBs, WRs, and TEs. Who's this […]

Top Quarterback Waiver Wire and Streaming Options for Week 1: Russell Wilson, Jordan Love, Sam Howell

The NFL season has finally arrived. We have survived the long months of the offseason, tracking free agent and NFL draft moves while tracking ADP. Fantasy drafts have either wrapped up or will be taking place in the next 24 hours, meaning the game we know and love is finally back. Just because games haven’t […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 1 Updates for Breece Hall, Isiah Pacheco, Zack Moss, De'Von Achane

Below you will find our fantasy football injuries roundup for running backs as of September 6, heading into the first week of NFL action. There have been new developments surrounding the injury statuses of various NFL running backs, including Breece Hall, Isiah Pacheco, Zack Moss, and De'Von Achane. The fantasy football season may be young, […]

Dalvin Cook, Breece Hall Could Have 50-50 Split In Week 1

The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt writes that it's virtually impossible to predict how the New York Jets will split the workload between running backs Dalvin Cook and Breece Hall (knee) to begin the 2023 regular season, and Week 1 against the Buffalo Bills might not be indicative of how it's going to look the rest of […]

League Winners for Fantasy Football Best Ball: Draft Targets Include Tony Pollard, Calvin Ridley, Miles Sanders, James Conner, more

Fantasy football best ball drafts are quickly becoming one of the most fun and popular ways to play fantasy football. I remember a decade or so ago when best ball was a niche style of play in what was still considered a niche hobby. Fantasy football has since blown up, and so too have best […]

Rookie Wide Receivers Best Set-Up for Fantasy Football Success in 2023

Rookie receivers are all the rage right now and with good reason. Fantasy managers have experienced monster rookie seasons from the likes of Ja'Marr Chase, Jaylen Waddle, Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, Justin Jefferson, and CeeDee Lamb. We all want to be in on the next one that hits. All of those players had plenty of […]

Breakout Wide Receivers for Fantasy Football: Must-Have Late Round Picks - Allen Lazard, Nico Collins, Jakobi Meyers, more

For fantasy football players, draft season is like Christmas morning to a child. It only comes around once a year, and we all look forward to getting our favorite presents. While our thoughts are often dominated by big-ticket players as we approach the draft, the difference between missing the playoffs and winning a league championship […]

Late Round Fantasy Football Draft Picks Who Will Outperform Their ADP - Khalil Herbert, Jaylen Warren, Kenneth Gainwell, more

We're now knee-deep in fantasy draft season and that means it's time to cram in some player research the night before the draft. Similar to what I was doing in college half the time before an exam. Though I'm not here to instruct you to draft Patrick Mahomes first overall in a Superflex league, or […]

Updated 2023 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Post-NFL Draft - Jahmyr Gibbs, Zay Flowers, Jordan Addison, Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Fellow RotoBallers. Now that the 2023 NFL Draft is officially in the books, the real fun begins! Which NFL rookies will be fantasy relevant for 2023, and who should be prioritized in fantasy football drafts? Let's take a look at the rankings for rookies like Jahmyr Gibbs, Zay Flowers, Jordan Addison, Dalton Kincaid and  Zach […]

Nick Mariano's PPR Draft Sleepers List for Fantasy Football - Samaje Perine, Rashee Rice, Jayden Reed, Tyjae Spears, more

The term "Sleeper" is thrown around more haphazardly than a Mitchell Trubisky out route, but there's no doubting its place in our fantasy lexicon. I do think that everyone that uses it then needs to define what it means within the context of the article. In my mind, we need to head outside of the […]

6 Breakout Running Backs for Fantasy Football Drafts - Khalil Herbert, Alexander Mattison, Kenneth Gainwell, more

We are on the precipice of the NFL season. Fantasy drafts are happening daily, best ball season is wrapping up, and players will soon take the field for meaningful football, making it a great time to examine breakout players for 2023.  Every year, some players exceed their previous career highs, leveling up to the next […]

Top NFL Team Defense (DST) Targets for Fantasy Football Drafts - 49ers, Eagles, Bills, Saints and more

Defenses are not the main focus for most fantasy football players. However, having an elite defense can change the entire trajectory of your season. For example, the No. 1 defense in 2022 was the New England Patriots. They scored ~11 fantasy points per game, which was equivalent to the consensus 1st overall pick Jonathan Taylor's […]

Must-Have Fantasy Football Wide Receivers - 2023 Draft Targets Include Chris Olave, Keenan Allen, DJ Moore, more

The 2023 fantasy football season is almost here. While the preseason is entertaining after going seven months without NFL-caliber football, there is something more important happening over the next few weeks – fantasy football drafts. There are several draft strategies fantasy players can use to win their fantasy football league. However, fantasy players always want […]

Five Must-Haves for Fantasy Football Drafts - Middle-Round Picks Include Dak Prescott, Michael Thomas, Brandin Cooks, more

Fantasy football drafts are almost here, so now is the time to start preparing for your leagues. The first round will always get the most attention on draft day. Should you go with Ja'Marr Chase or Cooper Kupp at pick 1.03? Should you draft rookie running back Bijan Robinson at 1.07? Sometimes those early picks […]

Scott Engel's 1st Round Fantasy Football Draft Guide: The King's Pick-By-Pick Draft Strategy

At this time of year, the biggest question in the fantasy football universe is naturally, “Who do I take in the first round?” As an annual feature, I identify the best potential selections at every draft slot in the first round. We tell you who to consider and why in the first round of a […]

Deeper League PPR Sleepers at RB, WR, TE - Fantasy Football Draft Targets Include Tyjae Spears, Isaiah Hodgins, Tyler Conklin, more

After a long offseason, it's finally game week in the NFL. The Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions square off in the first bout of the 2023 NFL campaign on Thursday, and there are still a ton of fantasy drafts that will take place over the next few days. Drafting just before the start of […]

Soft Early Season Schedules for Fantasy Football - 2023 Strength of Schedule Analysis

Draft season is in full swing in redraft fantasy football leagues. The shortened preseason is over and we breathe a sigh of relief as many of our favorite players made it through training camp and the preseason live action unscathed. Some did not. Many in the fantasy football space have spent all off-season preparing (and […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1: Top Free Agent Adds Include Jaylen Warren, Raheem Mostert, Tank Bigsby, Tyjae Spears

We have reached the threshold of Week 1 and anyone who has anxiously awaited regular season NFL matchups should be ecstatic. You will soon experience fluctuating emotions on a weekly basis while witnessing the performances of players that were secured for your rosters. This includes the selections that you made at running back. You are […]

Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1: Top Free Agent Adds Include Greg Dulcich, Tyler Conklin, Dawson Knox

If you completed your fantasy football draft and you feel like you need a tight end, you should probably fire yourself. Fear not! The waiver wire in your fantasy league will never be loaded with so much available tight end talent as it is right now. You will be able to right your colossal wrong. […]

Week 1 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2023 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

The 2023 NFL regular season is almost here. The dress rehearsal known as the preseason is in the rearview mirror, and the fantasy football season is within our grasp. While some fantasy football players still have a down-to-the-wire or last-minute fantasy football draft on opening night, most of us will have already turned our attention […]

Lions vs. Chiefs Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Isiah Pacheco, Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs

We know that the eye-gouging matchups are coming for Thursday Night Football, but for one glorious NFL opening night, we are in for a treat. The Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs host the upstart Detroit Lions in a matchup of two of the league's top projected offenses. Let's remember and cherish this beautiful pairing […]

Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football PPR Drafts: Cooper Kupp, Diontae Johnson, Jerry Jeudy, DJ Moore, Gabe Davis, more

It's officially fantasy football draft season, and we're here to help you crush your drafts RotoBallers! In this article below, you'll see our NFL team's updated 2023 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for PPR leagues. Let's see where players like Calvin Ridley, Brandon Aiyuk, Jerry Jeudy, Jordan Addison, Skyy Moore, Gabe Davis, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Jordan […]

D.J. Reed Believes Jets Defense Will Be Historically Good This Season

New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed believes that this year's iteration of their defense can be the best in the league and one of the best in NFL history. Reed said, "I think we have the potential to be the best defense in the NFL. Honestly, I think we can be historical, not just the […]

Dalvin Cook Expected To Play In Week 1

New York Jets running back Dalvin Cook (shoulder) is expected to play in Week 1 on Monday night against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 11. Neither Cook nor Breece Hall (knee) will be on a snap count, but head coach Robert Saleh said the team will be prudent with their usage. Cook is expected to […]

Breece Hall Expected To Play In Week 1

New York Jets running back Breece Hall (knee) will not practice on Monday, according to head coach Robert Saleh, but the coach called it a planned rest day. Both Hall and Dalvin Cook are expected to play in Week 1 on Monday night against the Buffalo Bills. Saleh said both RBs won't necessarily be on […]

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Green Bay Packers 2023 Outlook

The Green Bay Packers are in a state of flux for the first time in a long, long time. Some of the Packer faithful are choking on their provolone and cheddar sandwiches because Aaron Rodgers is no longer running the offense. The reins have been handed over to youngster Jordan Love, and the fantasy football […]

Overvalued Wide Receivers - Three Potential Busts for Fantasy Football Including Michael Pittman, Christian Watson, DK Metcalf

With NFL kickoff just around the corner and draft season being in full effect, it’s important to identify potential busts in fantasy football to avoid when on the clock. To be clear about what classifies a player as a fantasy football “bust,” it is not saying that they will have a bad season by any […]

Scott Engel's Fantasy Football Mock Draft - The King's 2023 One-Man Mock

Now that the preseason is officially over, it's time to deliver my annual feature that has been a longtime staple at this point on the calendar. The King's 2023 fantasy football one-man mock draft is ready for the stage. I attempt to take over the roles of all participants in the first four rounds of […]

Undervalued PPR Targets for 2023 Fantasy Football Drafts - Romeo Doubs, Richie James, Elijah Moore, more

In a previous article, I highlighted WRs to prioritize in PPR leagues. That included some popular names such as Amon-Ra St. Brown and Keenan Allen. This article is going to be a bit different. Here, I'll try to uncover some sleepers and undervalued players for 2023 fantasy football drafts. Who isn't getting the attention they […]