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 […]

Week 1 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2024 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

The 2024 NFL season is almost here! I know that is something you have been patiently waiting for. Now, with fantasy drafts either done or finishing up, you should take another look (or 10) when setting your lineup for Week 1. Picking the right kicker to start for Week 1 is more important than you […]

2024 NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Quarterbacks for Week 1

We’ve finally made it. Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season is here and after a long spring and summer, your favorite team is ready to break your heart yet again.  The quarterback landscape will be interesting this season with a few old faces in new places (Kirk Cousins, Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson) and three […]

Last Year's Fantasy Football League Winners Set to Bust in 2024

It's tough to accurately predict which players will bust in any given year. This can be a problem for fantasy football managers, as busts can easily make or break teams. It's crucial to attempt to identify players who will disappoint. There are players viewed as great each year who are drafted highly and bust massively. […]

Top 450: Updated Fantasy Football Rankings for 2024 Drafts - Half-PPR Updates for Ja'Marr Chase, Rashee Rice, Jordan Addison, Jayden Reed, more

The 2024 NFL season is so close you can taste it! Many are still drafting, so make sure to dominate your remaining drafts with our NFL team's freshly-updated top 450 half-PPR fantasy football rankings for 2024 drafts. These rankings cover all positions - QB, RB, WR, TE, K, DST. The first few round of drafts […]

Updated Fantasy Football Kicker (K) Draft Rankings for 2024 - Ka'imi Fairbairn, Cairo Santos, Younghoe Koo, Matt Gay, Cameron Dicker, Brandon Aubrey, more

Much to the chagrin of some fantasy managers, kickers are still a huge part of fantasy football. Usually, managers wait until the last few rounds to draft their kickers. Still, if you managed to snag the high-scoring kicker late, it could be the difference between winning or losing a league matchup. We break it down […]

Updated Fantasy Football Quarterback (QB) Draft Rankings for 2024 - Updates for Jordan Love, Caleb Williams, Trevor Lawrence, Justin Herbert

Can you feel it? It's exciting as we are so close to Week 1 kicking off! However, sadly, the fantasy football draft season is coming to an end. Drafts are still ongoing, and the grind continues as fantasy managers prepare for their upcoming drafts. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with updated rankings and focus […]

Is Christian McCaffrey Hurt or Healthy? Week 1 Fantasy Football Update

San Francisco 49ers Running Back Christian McCaffrey has been dealing with a calf strain for the past few weeks. While it's concerning news, there is always a window to return to practice and become fully healthy for the game when a player is injured in the preseason. It's not uncommon to see teams exercise caution […]

Updated Fantasy Football Wide Receiver (WR) Draft Rankings for 2024 - Half-PPR Updates for CeeDee Lamb, Rashee Rice, Brian Thomas Jr., Tank Dell

The Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs are set to open the 2024 NFL season in short order, but many fantasy managers like to wait until the last second to draft. The wide receiver position is deeper than ever, so we're here to assist with our half-PPR fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2024. Use […]

Jayden Daniels - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Jayden Daniels makes his highly-anticipated NFL debut against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, one of the worst pass defenses a year ago (fourth-worst 248.9 yards per game). The unfortunate aspect of Washington's offense is the lack of talent at receiver. Terry McLaurin is great, but […]

Updated Fantasy Football Tight End (TE) Draft Rankings for 2024 - Half-PPR Updates for Kyle Pitts, Sam LaPorta, Brock Bowers, Dalton Kincaid, more

Hello, RotoBallers! It's almost time for Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season, and drafts are taking place all the way up to kickoff between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs. The tight end spot is always tricky to navigate in drafts, so we're here to assist with our half-PPR fantasy football tight end […]

Updated Fantasy Football Running Back (RB) Draft Rankings for 2024 - Half-PPR Updates for Kenneth Walker III, Chase Brown, Rico Dowdle, Jordan Mason

Fantasy football draft season is winding down as Thursday's kickoff between the Baltimore Ravens and Chiefs happens in 24 hours. There are still plenty of drafts going on this week. Today, we focus on our draft rankings for running backs. Most NFL teams have their backfields set and we break it all down for you […]

Four Overvalued Fantasy Football Rookie Busts

It’s finally September. As the leaves change color and the kids go back to school, our schedules have now changed for the next 18 weeks. No longer will we be able to get stuff done on Sundays, as it’s football season! Well, at least I know my productivity takes a substantial hit during the football […]

Later-Round Fantasy Football Running Backs With RB2 Upside

Fantasy managers who employ a Zero-RB or Hero-RB strategy need to nail their later-round running back selections in their drafts. With such a drop-off among running backs after the top tier in 2024, it is more important than ever to hit on the later-round running backs. Many of the running backs selected in the later […]

Will Levis - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: QBs ANALYSIS: Levis is entering his second season as the starting quarterback with the Tennessee Titans, and while he showed promise in Year 1, both he and the Titans need to show a little more before you should feel comfortable starting Levis outside of very deep leagues. Levis took over […]

Nick Mariano's Bold Predictions for the 2024 Fantasy Football Season

We're in the final stretch of fantasy football preseason, with a few precious days remaining to draft your teams. It's been a long offseason, but Week 1 is finally pulling into the station. With nearly all of my teams ready for battle, it's time for an entertaining final piece with my bold predictions. You've seen […]

Luke McCaffrey - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1

BALLER MOVE: Sit for Week 1 POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4+ ANALYSIS: Luke McCaffrey was drafted in the 3rd round this year, and while he looks to be a promising prospect, the Commanders have tons of question marks, and McCaffrey is still somewhat raw. Luke McCaffrey had an impressive college career, and the trade of Jahan Dotson […]

Who Should I Draft? Saquon Barkley, D'Andre Swift, Austin Ekeler Fantasy Outlooks

Saquon Barkley, D'Andre Swift, and Austin Ekeler all profile as very different RBs, and all bring different values at their ADP. Each one projects to score at different levels and with varying consistency, but only one can be the best value for your lineups. Barkley has shown off elite talent and production with the Giants, […]

Brian Thomas Jr. - Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper Picks for 2024

BALLER MOVE: Target Around 80-85 Overall CURRENT ADP: 87 ANALYSIS: Brian Thomas Jr.--also known as BTJ--is a worthwhile target around his ADP due to the Jaguars' lack of a true WR1.  Christian Kirk is a talented slot receiver, while Evan Engram is one of the league's better tight ends, but neither fits into the mold of an alpha. […]

Olamide Zaccheaus Starting In Week 1

Washington Commanders wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus is listed as a starter alongside Terry McLaurin and Luke McCaffrey to begin the 2024 campaign. This is somewhat of a surprise, but he has been gaining ground on the depth chart following the departure of Jahan Dotson, who was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles. Head coach Dan Quinn […]

Luke McCaffrey Listed With Starters To Begin Career

Washington Commanders wide receiver Luke McCaffrey was listed as one of three starting wideouts on the team's first official depth chart heading into a matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Following the departure of Jahan Dotson, who was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, the WR2 job behind Terry McLaurin is up for grabs. McCaffrey was […]

Zach Ertz Listed As Starting Tight End

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz is listed as the team's starting tight end on the depth chart entering Week 1 of the regular season this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Behind Ertz, the Commanders have listed John Bates as the No. 2 and rookie Ben Sinnott as the No. 3. It confirms the […]

Fantasy Football Breakout QBs You Must Roster - Later-Round ADP Value Picks

One of the most common mistakes that investors make is assuming that past performance will predict future results. In fantasy, that sentiment extends to quarterbacks, where many people have many strong opinions about who is bad and always will be.  But things aren’t always so static for fantasy quarterbacks. Geno Smith went from seven years […]

PPR Draft Sleepers List for 2024 Fantasy Football (RB, WR, TE)

This premium article is part of our 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Folks, you might be sick of the S-word […]

Thunder Dan's Bold Predictions for the 2024 Fantasy Football Season

With only a few days left to draft your fantasy football teams before the 2024 season kicks off, I've saved my final piece of draft content for these final days. By now, you have read dozens of articles about sleepers, busts, and values. You've crunched the ADP on each site that you play on to […]

Fantasy Football Outlooks for Each NFL Team: NFC Conference

The 2024 NFL regular season will start in only a few days. Yet, fantasy players are cramming in last-minute fantasy football drafts. While there is endless information on the internet to help fantasy players win their league, sometimes simple is better. Therefore, I’ve broken down every NFC team from a fantasy perspective in only a […]

Who Should I Draft? Kirk Cousins, Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels Fantasy Football Outlooks (2024)

Quarterback is the highest-scoring position in Fantasy Football nearly every year. The highest-scoring non-quarterback often scores less than the top-5 or more Quarterback scoring leaders. Quarterback is an interesting position in 2023. A rash of injuries muddied the QB situation in 2023, with Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert, Anthony Richardson, Kirk Cousins, and Aaron Rodgers all […]

When Will T.J. Hockenson Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Preseason Injury Update for 2024

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee) was on pace to post another excellent season as he averaged 14.6 PPR points per game, which tied him for first at his position. Unfortunately, he suffered a torn ACL and MCL on December 26, which ended his season, and he is now in danger of missing the […]

When Will Nick Chubb Return and Be Back? 2024 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Over his sterling six-year career, Nick Chubb has proven himself to be one of the NFL's best pure rushers. He's amassed 6,511 rushing yards during his time with the Cleveland Browns. Unfortunately, Chubb wasn't able to significantly add to that total in 2023, as he went down in Week 2 with an ugly injury that […]

Jayden Daniels Primed For A Big Rookie Season

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is entering his rookie season with some big expectations both on the ground and through the air. The LSU sensation amassed 3,812 passing yards with 40 touchdowns and four interceptions while running for another 1,134 yards and 10 scores on the ground. His dual-threat ability is the biggest reason he's […]