NFL DFS Cash Game Values and Rankings - Week 1

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Our long national nightmare is over! We have finally made it to Week One of the NFL season. Since pricing came out so early in the preseason, there is more than enough value to do whatever you want with your lineups this weekend. The […]

NFL DFS Must Avoids and Injuries for Week 1 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our weekly Must Avoids and Injuries series for our NFL DFS Premium Subscribers.  Below, you'll find our expert's top players to avoid this week and a snapshot of the injuries that matter heading into the DFS main slate. We're examining matchups, injury […]

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Preseason Waiver Wire for Week 1 Includes Jaylen Wright, Noah Brown, Isaiah Likely, Will Levis and more

Mastering the waiver wire is a crucial skill that can lead you to a fantasy football championship. It's not just about strategically placing your FAAB budget on specific players but also about knowing when to stash players. This dual strategy keeps you engaged and focused on your ultimate goal of winning a fantasy championship. As […]

Washington Defense Eyeing Turnaround In Dan Quinn's Debut

The Washington Commanders defense is looking to kickstart a massive turnaround with newly hired head coach Dan Quinn and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. Last season, the Commanders' defense allowed 388.9 yards per game, which was the highest mark in the league. In addition, they surrendered the most passing yards per game at a 262.2 […]

Cade York Looking To Claim Starting Role

Washington Commanders kicker Cade York joined the Commanders during the last week of August in exchange for a late-round pick, making him the new starting kicker. The Commanders opened the preseason with Riley Patterson and Ramiz Ahmed on their roster, but both failed to make the final cut after they missed several attempts. Last season, […]

Zach Ertz To Serve As Safety Valve In Season Opener

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz could see a hefty amount of targets his way in the season opener, making him a high-end TE2 in all leagues. With many questions surrounding the No.2 receiver in Washington, Ertz could fill that role in the short term. Last season, the veteran appeared in just seven games before […]

Dyami Brown Aims To Emerge As No. 2 Pass-Catcher

Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown looks to emerge as the No. 2 wideout in the season opener but should be left out of your starting lineups this weekend. Brown flashed some upside during the preseason, especially in the opening game, where he caught a 42-yard pass from quarterback Jayden Daniels. In the second game, […]

Terry McLaurin Poised For Heavy Target Share In Season Opener

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin should be expected to see the vast majority of targets on Sunday afternoon and should be treated as a high-end WR2 in Week 1. Currently, the Commanders depth chart outside of the Ohio State product is looking quite bleak, with several unproven wideouts. Even after catching passes from multiple […]

Austin Ekeler Looks To See Majority Of Receiving Work

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler is shaping up to be an RB3 or flex option in the season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Ekeler had a difficult 2023 season as he battled a high ankle sprain early on, which clearly limited him throughout the campaign. However, in the offseason, he decided to take […]

Brian Robinson Jr. Shaping Up To Be Solid RB2 In Season Opener

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. should be started in all leagues as an RB2 in Week 1 as he faces the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Robinson is expected to be the slight leader in a committee with veteran Austin Ekeler. During the preseason, the Alabama product consistently saw the first carries of the game […]

Jayden Daniels Carries Heavy Expectations In NFL Debut

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels should be locked into all starting lineups as he prepares to make his regular-season debut on Sunday afternoon. The reigning Heisman trophy winner looked sharp in his limited preseason action as he went 12-for-15 with 123 yards and added 16 rushing yards and a score with his legs. In […]

Updated Fantasy Football Team Defense (D/ST) Rankings for Week 1 - Buccaneers, Seahawks, Jets, Bengals, Browns, Chargers, Falcons, Saints, Giants

Welcome to Week 1 RotoBallers - we are here to guide you on starting the right defense with our updated team defense (D/ST) fantasy football rankings for Week 1 of the 2024 season. Fantasy football managers usually stream team defenses, except when it comes to elite DSTs like the Jets, Browns, Ravens, 49ers, and Cowboys. […]

Workhorse Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings for All 32 Teams - Expected Snap Counts Analysis

There have been increasingly fewer "workhorse" running backs in the NFL. More teams are shifting towards "committee" roles in their backfields for various reasons. This can frustrate fantasy football managers, as it reduces the concentration of fantasy points for RBs and makes it more difficult to obtain league-winning or even high-scoring RBs. The situation varies […]

Updated Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 1 PPR: Derrick Henry, Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, Devonta Smith, Chase Brown, Christian Watson, Stefon Diggs

Football is back! Week 1 officially kicks off with the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens on Thursday. It's time to set those winning fantasy lineups with our updated fantasy football rankings for Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season. Use our overall Week 1 rankings for all positions (QB, RB, WR, TE, FLEX, K, […]

Week 1 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2024 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

We're back RotoBallers! Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season is approaching and with that comes our Week 1 fantasy football defense streamers and D/ST rankings for the 2024 season. Many of your fantasy drafts demand a team defense in the lineup -- and if you opt not to pay up for an elite fantasy […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups - After The Draft Free Agent Adds for RB, WR, TE, QB (2024)

Welcome back, ladies and gentlemen! It’s officially NFL season. Sure, no games have been officially played yet, but fantasy football drafts are (almost) all in the rear-view window, and now, we are all patiently waiting for the season to get officially underway. All the preseason games are done. The rosters are at 53 men. This […]

2024 Week One NFL Betting Picks (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard.   Background My name is Jamie Calandro (@jac3600 on X) and I have been a high-volume DFS player for over a dozen years now, but ever since the legalization of sports betting in Maine a year ago I've embraced the grind of […]

Updated FLEX Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 1 (PPR) - Jaylen Warren, Chuba Hubbard, Rico Dowdle, Joshua Palmer, Dontayvion Wicks, Tyjae Spears, more

The fantasy draft season is pretty much over, and now our focus shifts to Week 1. Most fantasy leagues start one or two flex spots when filling out a starting lineup. At RotoBaller HQ, we are here to help you decide on those all-important FLEX spots with our updated FLEX fantasy football rankings for Week […]

Updated Tight End Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 1 (PPR) - Evan Engram, Brock Bowers, Jake Ferguson, David Njoku, Taysom Hill, Tyler Conklin

Football is officially back, and it's time to start thinking about setting those winning Week 1 lineups! We are back with more fantasy football rankings -- this time, we are zeroing in on tight ends. In this article below we've got you covered with our updated tight end (TE) fantasy football rankings for Week 1 […]

David Njoku, Brock Bowers, Zach Ertz: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1

Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season is finally here. Unfortunately, that means fantasy players have to make some difficult lineup decisions this week. David Njoku, Brock Bowers, and Zach Ertz were solid later-round picks in fantasy football drafts this year. Njoku faces the Dallas Cowboys. Meanwhile, Bowers takes on the Los Angeles Chargers. Lastly, […]

Updated Kicker Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 1 - Jake Elliott, Jason Meyers, Matt Gay, Ka'imi Fairbairn, Jason Sanders, Tyler Bass, Younghoe Koo, more

Rarely do fantasy managers get excited about kickers, but the 2024 NFL season opens with a matchup of arguably the two best kickers in the NFL. Kansas City's Harrison Butker and Baltimore's Justin Tucker have been strong fantasy options for years, and they should remain top scorers among kickers in 2024. However, the position as […]

Updated Quarterback Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 1 - Anthony Richardson, C.J. Stroud, Will Levis, Jordan Love, Jayden Daniels, Brock Purdy, Jared Goff

The new NFL season is finally here, and Week 1 kicks off with an exciting matchup, especially at the QB spot. Patrick Mahomes and the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs will take on Lamar Jackson and last year's AFC runner-ups, the Baltimore Ravens, on Thursday night. We combed through the quarterback position and […]

Updated Running Back Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 1 (PPR) - Jahmyr Gibbs, De'Von Achane, James Conner, Chase Brown, J.K. Dobbins, Alvin Kamara

After a long offseason wait, Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season has finally arrived. With Thursday and Friday night games kicking things off, it's time to start digging into Week 1 rankings. Our team's updated running back (RB) fantasy football rankings for Week 1 of the 2024 season will help you make head-scratching decisions at […]

Updated Wide Receiver Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 1 (PPR) - Tank Dell, Nico Collins, Brandon Aiyuk, Chris Olave, Jayden Reed, Jaylen Waddle

The opening slate of the 2024 NFL season is set to begin, meaning it's time to start digesting Week 1 rankings! Our updated wide receiver (WR) fantasy football rankings for Week 1 of the 2024 season are here to help you make those tough start-or-sit decisions to get a "W" in your first matchup of […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Brian Thomas Jr., Rico Dowdle, Jaleel McLaughlin, Bucky Irving, Greg Dortch, Jaylen Wright

Welcome RotoBallers to the 2024 fantasy football season! Once fantasy football drafts have been completed, it's time to start looking at ways to improve your rosters through the waiver wire. We kick off our series of waiver wire articles with our Week 1 fantasy football waiver wire rankings for 2024 to help you make the […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 1

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to another FAAB-tastic fantasy football season. While early adds have hundreds of context-laden wrinkles, we must do our job in presenting waiver options here. As always, joining our famous waiver wire pickups list and our weekly fantasy football waiver wire columns by position, this column focuses on suggested waiver wire bidding percentages […]

Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups - Top Fantasy Football WR Adds for Week 1 include Joshua Palmer, Jerry Jeudy, Adonai Mitchell, Demario Douglas

The 2024 NFL season has arrived. If you were unhappy with your draft and already need some new additions to your fantasy squad, then welcome to our Week 1 wide receiver fantasy football waiver wire pickups. Below, you'll find some wide receivers that you should be targeting on the fantasy football waiver wire ahead of […]

Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 1: Samaje Perine, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Darnell Mooney, Andrei Iosivas, Sam Darnold, Jonnu Smith, more

After a long and painful offseason of waiting, the 2024 fantasy football season is just around the corner! While fantasy drafts are still taking place, many of them have been completed, and it's never too early to check the waiver wire for potential lotto-ticket bench stashes ahead of Week 1. Even if you love your […]

Tight Ends Fantasy Football Waiver Wire - Week 1 TE Pickups Include Taysom Hill, Chigoziem Okonkwo, Hunter Henry, more

If you are already looking for a tight-end upgrade when the season has not even started yet, you should fire yourself as general manager and hand the job to your dog, cat, spouse, or best friend. The tight-end pool might be top-heavy, but there is some serious depth when it comes to low-end TE1s and […]

IDP Waiver Wire Pickups and Defensive Streamers for Week 1 (2024)

This preseason has given us hints about how some teams might deploy their defenses, hints that could help us make last-minute waiver wire adds in IDP fantasy football before the season starts. There are still some unanswered questions. When the Rams traded their leading tackler, Ernest Jones IV, to the Titans for just a 2026 […]