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 […]

O.J. Howard (TE, TB) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 17% of Leagues ANALYSIS: I don't think there is any need to introduce O.J. Howard to you by talking about his past seasons here. That is already a well-known story and one we don't want to remember, but rather forget as soon as possible. Just to put […]

N'Keal Harry (WR, NE) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ PPR Team Leagues ROSTERED: 32% of Leagues ANALYSIS: I must admit that I was really high on N'Keal Harry last season, in his rookie year and the last with QB Tom Brady playing for the Patriots. And what did Harry do? Let me know, that is. Over his seven played […]

Buccaneers Defense Struggles Against Saints

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defense had a tough time containing the Saints offense in Week 1, managing one sack and allowing three total touchdowns. In a game that was expected be high scoring, Tampa did its best to hold Drew Brees and company in check, but ultimately struggled to contain tight end Jared Cook in […]

O.J. Howard Grabs Touchdown In Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard had an encouraging Week 1, getting four receptions on six targets for 36 yards and a touchdown. With the Bucs loaded in regards to their pass-catching corp, it seemed Howard would not have much of a large role heading into the season, but he certainly made a great […]

Rob Gronkowski Musters 11 Yards In Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski had a very modest debut with his new team, only getting two receptions on three targets for 11 yards. This was a bit shocking considering Gronk and Tom Brady have years of chemistry, but it seems Week 1 was more about shaking off the rust and the team […]

Mike Evans Scores Touchdown On Only Catch

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans played in Week 1 despite a bunch of uncertainty regarding his playing status due to a hamstring injury. In the end, he was held in check while not playing at full capacity and he only recorded one catch for two yards which went for a touchdown. Evans' injury […]

Scotty Miller Gets 73 Yards In Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Scotty Miller recorded five receptions on six targets for 73 yards in the Week 1 loss to the Saints. With Mike Evans dealing with a hamstring injury and not playing at full capacity, the underrated Miller got some more looks and capitalized. Tom Brady often raved about Miller's abilities in […]

Chris Godwin Leads Team In Receiving Yards

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin led the team with six receptions on seven targets for 79 yards in Week 1. With fellow wideout Mike Evans not at 100 percent, Godwin shouldered the load in the loss against the Saints. He is a WR1 candidate each week considering his major role on the team […]

Leonard Fournette Receives Only Five Carries

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette finished his debut with five carries for five yards and one reception for 14 yards. After coach Bruce Arians promised a solid role for the new RB in Week 1, it was quite disappointing that Fournette couldn't muster much of anything while also getting a very limited amount […]

Ronald Jones II Leads Team In Carries

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II was able to keep the role coach Bruce Arians promised for Week 1, which was being the lead back. Jones got 17 carries and turned it into 66 yards while also chipping in 16 receiving yards. What was more encouraging for this RB was the fact that […]

Tom Brady Tosses Two Picks In Buccaneers Debut

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady had a tough debut with his new team, going 23-for-36 and getting 239 passing yards with two touchdowns and two picks. Brady notably threw a pick-six in the contest as well. The legendary QB's debut with his new team didn't go as well as hoped, but that also attributes […]

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 […]

Mike Evans Active For Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) is active for Week 1 against the New Orleans Saints. Expect a limited Evans in this one, but his size does make him a solid redzone threat for the Bucs in quarterback Tom Brady's debut with the team. I don't think fantasy managers should feel great about […]

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 […]

Mike Evans Likely To Play In Opener

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) is expected to play on Sunday against New Orleans. The veteran missed a few practices during the week, but after participating in a limited fashion on Friday, he appears to be good to go. Evans is anticipated to be limited, however, so fantasy managers may want to […]

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 […]

Week 1 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2020 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 1 is here, and the NFL season is officially back. We're going to be seeing limited fans in the stands, but the play on the field will be back to what we know and love. While some people disagree, kickers matter for fantasy football, and that's what we're here to talk about today. Last […]

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 […]

Woos and Boos - Starts and Sits for Week 1 Lineups

The time is finally upon us as the 2020 NFL season draws closer. What that means is the time for drafting is done, and the focus shifts towards setting the starting lineups. We spent all offseason long preparing player values and setting rankings as we looked towards the draft. It is that preparation that gives […]

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 […]

Deep Dynasty Sleepers to Add Before It's Too Late

All the top rookies have found a home on dynasty rosters long ago and the unexpected training camp risers like James Robinson have been snatched up from waivers ahead of Week 1. A quick look at the waiver wire in leagues with deep rosters is pretty bare. For example, a recent search for the best […]

NFL DFS Value Plays for Week 1 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The great thing about a lack of preseason games is that there has been a lack of preseason injuries to our daily fantasy superstars. As of this writing, David Montgomery, Mike Williams, and Damien Harris are going to sit out Week One. That leaves […]

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. […]