Deeper League Pickups for Week 2

Week 1 of the NFL did not disappoint. There were players shining with new teams, close matchups, lots of scoring, and the Browns being the Browns. As we continue with this series, I will continue to pick out a handful of deep sleepers who could provide some value for your fantasy team. Week 1 of […]

Chris Herndon Hauls In All His Targets

New York Jets tight end Chris Herndon was able to haul in all six of his targets, but finished with only 37 receiving yards in the loss to the Buffalo Bills. The Jets offense looked awful, so Herndon made the most of his chances. He'll likely be targeted quite a bit in this offense, which […]

Breshad Perriman Quiet On Sunday

New York Jets wide receiver Breshad Perriman was listed as the No. 1 option heading into their Week 1 matchup with the Buffalo Bills. However, Perriman did not perform like a leading receiver and finished with three receptions for 17 yards in the loss. He only saw three targets during the entire game, but the […]

Jamison Crowder Shines In Loss

New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder was basically the lone bright spot for the team during their 27-17 loss to the Buffalo Bills. The Jets looked awful in just about every area in this one. However, Crowder was able to haul in seven receptions for 115 yards and a touchdown. His lone touchdown was […]

Frank Gore Has Uninspiring Performance

New York Jets running back Frank Gore was given extra touches with the loss of Le'Veon Bell (hamstring) during the first half. Sadly, Gore finished with 24 rushing yards on six attempts in the 27-17 loss to the Buffalo Bills. The 37-year-old running back is starting to look his age, but could see an extended […]

Le'Veon Bell Departs Early Versus Bills

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (hamstring) was expected to bounce back with a revamped offensive line, but that didn't quite happen during his first game of the 2020 season. He rushed six times for 14 yards and had two receptions for 32 yards in the loss to the Buffalo Bills. Bell injured his […]

Sam Darnold Has Rough Week 1 Outing

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold did not begin the 2020 season like he would've wanted. He completed 21 of 35 passes for 215 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the loss to the Buffalo Bills. Darnold looked awful out there, but to be fair he doesn't have much talent around him. There […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 3

After two weeks of the regular season, some of the running backs that were drafted in the early and middle rounds have performed effectively for anyone who selected them. Hopefully, you are among the fantasy GMs that have received favorable results from your backs. Unfortunately, other runners have not delivered the results that were expected. That applies […]

Le'Veon Bell Suffers Hamstring Injury

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (hamstring) left in the third quarter during Sunday's Week 1 encounter with the Buffalo Bills. The veteran didn't get much going before the injury, compiling just six carries for 14 yards and two catches for 32 yards. Fantasy managers will want to monitor his progress heading into Week […]

Chris Hogan Active In Week 1

New York Jets wide receiver Chris Hogan is active for the team's Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Hogan figures to be the team's No. 2 receiver to open the year beside No. 1 receiver Breshad Perriman and slot receiver Jamison Crowder. Rookie Denzel Mims (hamstring) could eventually emerge for the team, but he […]

Updated Week 1 PPR Rankings (Top 400)

Welcome to Week 1 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 1 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: 49ers/Cardinals Game Will Take Place As Scheduled Tevin Coleman's Week 1 Status Uncertain Kenny Golladay Inactive In Week 1 Mike Evans Likely To Play In Opener David […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 1

We're officially back RotoBallers! Welcome to our Week 1 matchup analysis and start/sit column for fantasy football. Each week we'll be analyzing every game from the Sunday slate, helping you optimize your fantasy lineups and take down your opponent. Be sure to check back regularly for any updates on player injuries or other pertinent information. Frank Ammirante […]

The King's Key Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights for Week 1

Welcome to Week 1 of the 2020 season, RotoBallers! Below you will find some of my spotlight plays and possible replacement options for your injured starters. I also provide some of my favorite DFS targets. These are based off my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller's NFL Premium Pass. Enter promo […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 1) - Targets and Avoids

Believe it or now, Week 1 of the football season is here. It's hard to believe how fast these last few months went. The season seemingly snuck up on us with no preseason games, but did we even miss those? However, without the preseason, it's making Week 1 more difficult than usual. There are two […]

Under-The-Radar Booms and Busts - Week 1

The NBA and the NHL are in the midst of their postseasons, and MLB is in the final month of its shortened regular season. Yet many sports fans and fantasy players who have been biding their time with those leagues are now ready for their main event of major sports --- and I am not […]

Week 1 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2020 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

We're back and it feels so good. Below are RotoBaller's Week 1 defense tiers and rankings, or which defenses to stream, start and target off the waiver wire for Week 1 of the NFL and fantasy football season. In case you missed it, this is our eighth year now writing this weekly column. Our weekly tiered defense […]

After the Draft: Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

Fantasy football draft season is nearly over, as most teams have been formed in the days prior to opening kickoff. All those draft picks looked great at the time, but sometimes adjustments need to be made earlier than expected. Injuries, surprising roster cuts, depth chart shifts, and bad matchups can conspire to make players expendable […]

Wide Receiver Matchups To Target in Week 1

Week 1 of the NFL season is upon us and considering the fact that we didn't have a preseason, we have less information than ever to project how new players and coaches will impact teams on both sides of the ball.  Early on in the season, we will need to use 2019 data to project […]

Break The Slate: DraftKings NFL DFS Lineup Picks - Week 1

Hi there, RotoBallers, and welcome back to Break The Slate! If you read this article last year then you know what we're about here, but if you are a new reader, let me quickly summarize our goals with this article. We'll spend each week discussing a few plays at each position for the DraftKings main […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 1 - Daily Fantasy Football

After an eventful offseason, the NFL returns on Thursday night. Not only will things look different as teams will either be playing without fans or at a limited capacity, but Tom Brady will be wearing a different uniform after spending two decades in New England. In the first game of the new season, the Texans […]

NFL DFS Value Plays for Week 1 on FanDuel and DraftKings

Week 1 is finally here! There was a time when the idea of NFL Week 1 seemed like a pipe dream, but we are here. It is obviously a bit different this season as there was no preseason action, practices were a bit different, and just the overwhelming cloud surrounding these times in our lives. […]

Denzel Mims, La'Mical Perine Ruled Out For Season Opener

New York Jets rookie wide receiver Denzel Mims (hamstring) and rookie running back La'Mical Perine (ankle) have both been ruled out for Week 1 against the Bills. Mims is dealing with injuries to both of his hamstrings, so he might not even be ready for Week 2. Breshad Perriman, Jamison Crowder and Chris Hogan should […]

Denzel Mims Not Looking Good For Sunday

New York Jets rookie wide receiver Denzel Mims (hamstrings) will not practice on Friday. Head coach Adam Gase said Mims had an issue with his other hamstring, and "it's not looking good" for the rookie making his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Bills. The 22-year-old out of Baylor wasn't trending as much of […]

Top 10 Fantasy Football Busts for Week 1

Week 1 is finally here, and we can only hope that we get sixteen more without interruption. Fantasy drafts have now concluded, and fantasy GMs are eager to watch their early-round studs carry them to a Week 1 victory along the march towards a title. However, draft capital should not be the only factor weighed […]

Chris Herndon Trending In Right Direction

New York Jets tight end Chris Herndon could surprise some people going into the 2020 season. The Jets don't have many reliable options, so Herndon should get plenty of chances, assuming he can stay on the field. Sadly, his first matchup is against the Buffalo Bills in Week 1. The Bills allowed the second fewest […]

Denzel Mims Expected To Suit Up Week 1

New York Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims (hamstring) was able to fully practice on Wednesday. He should be able to suit up for Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. However, Mims is currently listed as the No. 4 option on the depth chart. He's expected to pass Chris Hogan at some point, but […]

Jamison Crowder A Low-End WR2 During Week 1

New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder is probably going to be the team's best receiving option this season. He's currently listed as the No. 2 option, but will probably carry the most value. Sadly, he'll begin the season versus the Buffalo Bills in Week 1. A team that defends against the passing game very […]

Breshad Perriman Should Play Sunday

New York Jets wide receiver Breshad Perriman (knee) was able to fully practice on Wednesday. It seems like he'll be good to play during their Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Perriman is listed as the Jets No. 1 receiver, but his fantasy value isn't that great. The Bills defend well versus the passing […]

Frank Gore Should Be Avoided Versus Bills

New York Jets running back Frank Gore is always fun to watch play, but might not carry much fantasy value this season. Le'Veon Bell is expected to be the workhorse running back in New York. While Gore is expected to see playing time with the Jets. It probably won't be enough carries to make him […]

Le'Veon Bell Looking For Bounce-Back Season

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell struggled to get much going last season, but it wasn't all his fault. The Jets had a horrendous offensive line, so most running backs would likely to have value. The good news is, the Jets addressed their offensive line issues over the offseason. Bell is expected to bounce […]