Rico Dowdle (RB, DAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Dallas displayed an ugly split between their two running backs in Week 1’s win over Cleveland, with Ezekiel Elliott rushing 10 times and Rico Dowdle toting the rock eight times. Neither running back was particularly efficient, meaning the two will likely split […]

Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings for Half-PPR: Saquon Barkley, Cooper Kupp, Rashee Rice, Jordan Mason, Jeff Wilson Jr., J.K. Dobbins, Tank Dell

Opening week is officially in the rearview mirror, and whether your team boomed or busted, it's way too early to get too high or low on your roster. If you're already tasked with tough start-or-sit decisions, our half-PPR fantasy football rankings for Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season are here to help. Use our […]

Tyler Boyd (WR, TEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Drop ROSTERED IN: 54% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tyler Boyd is off to a rocky start along with QB Will Levis and new offensive coordinator Brian Callahan. The Titans didn't get much going at all against the Bears and Levis had a brutal game, throwing for just 127 yards and […]

Fantasy Football Injuries To Watch for Week 2 Lineups - Rome Odunze, Jake Ferguson, DeAndre Hopkins, Jordan Love, Jordan Addison, more

After months of waiting, we finally got to see the first week of the 2024 NFL season, and it was worth the wait. We saw some great action, and although some fans complained about the lack of passing touchdowns, it was a fun opening week overall. Unfortunately, as is the case in every week of […]

Titans Want More Even Distribution Between Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan said on Monday that the distribution of touches between running backs Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears in the Week 1 season-opening loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday wasn't where the team wanted it to be. Callahan said that Pollard ran the ball well, and in the second half, […]

DeAndre Hopkins Held To One Catch In Loss

Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins caught his lone target for eight yards in the 24-17 loss to the Bears on Sunday. The veteran receiver was questionable leading up to the game with an MCL injury but suited up anyway. However, Hopkins seemed to play more of a decoy role, logging only 27% of the […]

Chigoziem Okonkwo Catches Touchdown In Loss To Bears

Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo caught both his targets for 15 yards and a touchdown in the loss to Chicago. Quarterback Will Levis could not get the passing game going most of the game, which led to down weeks for all Titans' pass catchers. Okonkwo was able to bail out fantasy managers with his […]

Tony Pollard Shines In First Action As A Titan

Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard rushed 16 times for 82 yards and a score, adding three receptions for 12 yards in the loss to Chicago. Pollard started the game as the Titans top back and out-carried Tyjae Spears by a surprisingly large margin, 16-4, right after the Titans coaching staff made a point that […]

Calvin Ridley Leads Titans In Receiving Against Bears

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley caught three of seven targets for 50 yards in a 24-17 loss at Chicago. On a day where the Titans struggled to move the ball through the air, Ridley was still able to have a decent afternoon with a 22% target share and almost 40% of the Titans passing […]

Will Levis Collapses In Defeat At Bears

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis went 19-for-32 for 127 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in a 24-17 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Levis also rushed nine times for 36 yards and lost a fumble. It was a forgettable start to Year 2 for the quarterback, who was constantly under pressure and indecisive […]

Unexpected Boom Performances: Fantasy Football Risers Include Isaiah Likely, J.K. Dobbins, Alec Pierce, Jameson Williams, more

Regular season NFL football is back! The first NFL Sunday of the season is now in the books, meaning it is time to evaluate what we just witnessed. Some players exceeded their expectations, and others fell woefully short of theirs. Many players provided great performances for their fantasy managers this week. Josh Allen showed out, […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 1 (Sunday Morning Updates): Ja'Marr Chase, Christian McCaffrey, Russell Wilson, Keenan Allen, Tee Higgins, and more

Heading into Week 1 of the NFL season, injuries continue to impact the upcoming schedule. These play a huge factor in start/sit decisions for fantasy managers. Our injury updates and reports for Week 1 as of Sunday, September 8, 2024, will give you the latest updates on key fantasy football assets. The injury news for […]

DeAndre Hopkins Active In Week 1

As expected, Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (knee) is officially active for the Week 1 contest on Sunday in Chicago at Soldier Field against the Bears. Hopkins suffered what he described as an MCL tear in his knee in the preseason and missed some time in training camp as a result, but he had […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 1 Matchups Analysis

Week 1 of the NFL season is finally here, which means its time to welcome you back to our Week 1 matchups analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football and the 2024 season! With the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens kicking off the season on Thursday, it's time to make those […]

Week 1 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Kyren Williams, Rhamondre Stevenson, Calvin Ridley, Brock Purdy

Week 1: When your fantasy football roster is the best in the world and you'll go undefeated en route to a championship (spoiler alert: it won't happen, but it's fun to pretend). While you are all celebrating the return of football, your favorite Debbie Downer is returning for another season of weekly bust picks. Between […]

Week 1 Team Defense Rankings for Fantasy Football: D/ST Updates Include Bengals DST, Buccaneers DST, Seahawks DST, 49ers DST, Jets DST, Cowboys DST, more

Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season continues on Sunday, and deciding which team defense (D/ST) to start is always difficult. If you didn't draft a top-tier defense and are playing the streaming game, our NFL team's Week 1 fantasy football defense (D/ST) rankings are here to guide you in setting the best optimal lineup. The […]

Week 1 Superflex 2QB Rankings for Fantasy Football: Updates for Kirk Cousins, Justin Fields, Derrick Carr, Daniel Jones, Justin Herbert, James Cook, more

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more fantasy football rankings. Today, we are focusing on Superflex leagues. For those unfamiliar with Superflex leagues, it's a format that allows you to start two quarterbacks but does not require you to do so. For fantasy managers searching for a streamer in 2QB leagues, we broke it all down for […]

Fantasy Football Landmines To Avoid for Week 1 - Najee Harris, Brandon Aiyuk, Kyle Pitts, more

Ah, Week One - that magical time when hope springs eternal, lineups are fresh, and every player on your roster looks like they’re about to put up 30 points. But here’s the thing: Week 1 can also be a minefield. Just because you drafted someone high doesn’t mean they’re destined to go off this week. […]

The King's Week 1 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

RotoBaller senior writer Scott "The King" Engel provides his Week 1 lineup fantasy football rankings in PPR, half PPR, and standard scoring formats. He also includes an analysis of highlighted players at each position. Regular starting options are included to illustrate which top performers may pave the way to a Week 1 fantasy football victory. […]

Fantasy Football Matchups We Love: The Fantasy Matchmaker Week 1

Football is back. The regular season kicks off on Thursday when the Kansas City Chiefs meet the Baltimore Ravens. As such, fantasy football is back in business and fantasy managers will finally get to see their draft picks in action. Week 1 is a feeling-out period. No team is completely buttoned up. Additionally, projecting success […]

Bold Predictions for Fantasy Football Week 1: Jared Goff, Trevor Lawrence, Rachaad White, Nico Collins, Dalton Kincaid

Week 1 is here, and I’m back with another edition of fantasy football bold predictions. This week’s list of bold predictions will include Jared Goff, Trevor Lawrence, Rachaad White, Nico Collins, and Dalton Kincaid. Every week, I will provide some fun and bold fantasy football predictions. While these bold predictions aren’t the most likely outcomes, […]

WR Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2024) - Chris Godwin, Christian Watson, DeAndre Hopkins, Malik Nabers, Brandon Aiyuk

Welcome back. Fantasy football has awakened from its 8-month hibernation, and I hope everyone has given their families their two weeks' notice now that football season is back. That said, Rotoballer has you covered for the next 4-5 months, breaking down which players you need to start and which players need to be on your […]

NFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 1) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pickem Contests

The preseason is finally over. It’s time for games that matter. Week 1 brings some great matchups, including the Chiefs hosting the Ravens. Another highlight will be when the Browns take on the Cowboys. Each week of the NFL season, I’ll share my picks for each game, and rank their selections for those who play […]

NFL DFS: FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 - Top Lineup Plays Include Joe Burrow, Joe Mixon, Tyreek Hill, Stefon Diggs, Chris Godwin

After an exciting opening night matchup between the Chiefs and Ravens, the Packers and Eagles will meet in Brazil on Friday to keep things rolling. However, business will pick up on Sunday, with a loaded schedule on tap for Week 1. In this article, I will be providing you with my Week 1 daily fantasy […]

NFL DFS Value Plays: Week 1 Bargain Bin for DraftKings, FanDuel, Yahoo Includes Baker Mayfield, Javonte Williams, Malik Nabers, More

Welcome to the Week 1 main slate edition of RotoBaller's NFL DFS Bargain Bin for the 2024 NFL season, where the goal is to touch on some potentially mispriced players across the industry who find themselves in favorable matchups and/or suddenly expanded roles. Each week, I’ll give you my thoughts on where there may be […]

Week 1 NFL DFS Stacks for DraftKings, FanDuel - Top Daily Fantasy Football Picks Include Nico Collins, DK Metcalf, C.J. Stroud, Joe Mixon, Geno Smith, more

The 2024 NFL season is here, finally! Welcome everyone to our Week 1 of NFL DFS stacks for DraftKings and FanDuel. The first week of the football season is always exciting, yet also a bit tricky when figuring out which teams will do what in this first week. This article will focus on Sunday's 1 […]

DeAndre Hopkins To Play In Week 1

Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (knee) will suit up for the Week 1 matchup against the Chicago Bears. The veteran wideout returned to practice this week after sitting out three weeks due to a knee issue. Hopkins told reporters that he's dealing with a torn MCL. Despite that, Hopkins plans to play through the […]

Is Russell Wilson Injured Or Playing In Week 1? Should I Start Justin Fields For Fantasy Football?

The Pittsburgh Steelers made massive changes to their quarterback unit in the offseason. Mitchell Trubisky was released and signed with the Buffalo Bills. Mason Rudolph was a free agent and allowed to sign with the Tennessee Titans. Kenny Pickett was supposed to compete for the starting job but got traded to the Philadelphia Eagles. Pittsburgh […]

Week 1 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Overall Updates Include Raheem Mostert, Christian Kirk, D'Andre Swift, Terry McLaurin, Tony Pollard, more

Week 1 has finally arrived, and it's time to set those winning lineups. We saw monster performances from Saquon Barkley and Jayden Reed on Friday night, while Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce put up duds on Thursday. There is still plenty of football to be played, and we have a full slate of games to […]

Andrei Iosivas – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR53 ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas had a quiet rookie season. He averaged 2.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per game, totaling 15 receptions on 25 targets for 116 receiving yards and four touchdowns. However, the former Princeton star only played 207 offensive snaps over […]