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4 June 2024 • by Neal Maligno

You MUST Draft This Rookie QB! | Fantasy Football 2024

Caleb Williams – All the weapons in the world, feels impossible to fail. Sure there will be bumps in the road as no rookie season is perfect. Could def. have a CJ Stroud-like rookie season with DJ Moore, Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze + Cole Kmet and Swift / Roschon / Herbert at RB. The […]

20 May 2024 • by Bryan Oldham

Two-Start Pitchers: 2024 Fantasy Baseball Week 9

Quick note: Given the time of this article being published, this list is always subject to change, but your weekly lineups and DFS slates can benefit from these hurlers regardless if they start one or two games this week. If you’re looking for Waiver Wire hitters and pitchers, check out our other article or our […]

20 May 2024 • by Bryan Oldham

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Watch – Week 9

Waiver Wire Hitters Joey Ortiz, 2B, 3B, MIL Ortiz was part of the Corbin Burnes trade return for the Brew Crew. He’s hitting near the bottom of the order, but he’s strung together several multi-hit games in a row now. Batting .292 with 15 RBIs and 16 runs scored, Ortiz has solid ratios and has […]

13 May 2024 • by Bryan Oldham

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Watch – Week 8

Waiver Wire Hitters Eddie Rosario, OF, WAS Rosario is hitting almost .500 over the last week with a massive .400 BABIP and 3 stolen bases. After starting the year with a batting average of .083, the Nats stuck with the veteran, and it’s starting to pay off. Rosario has only struck out twice in 5 […]

13 May 2024 • by Bryan Oldham

Two-Start Pitchers: 2024 Fantasy Baseball Week 8

Quick note: Given the time of this article being published, this list is always subject to change, but your weekly lineups and DFS slates can benefit from these hurlers regardless if they start one or two games this week. Week 8 Two-Start Pitchers Shota Imanaga, Cubs (1st Start – Monday) Opponents: @ Braves, v Pirates […]

6 May 2024 • by Bryan Oldham

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Watch – Week 7

Waiver Wire Hitters Kyle Manzardo, 1B/DH, CLE  I might like this even more than the Loperfido call up. Hitting .305 in AAA, 7 homers in last 12 games. He’s got pop and he’s got a sub-18% strikeout rate. It’s tough to love a 1B/DH only guy given the depth in both positions, but he’s worth […]

6 May 2024 • by Bryan Oldham

Two-Start Pitchers: 2024 Fantasy Baseball Week 7

Quick note: Given the time of this article being published, this list is always subject to change, but your weekly lineups and DFS slates can benefit from a lot of these hurlers regardless. Week 7 Two-Start Pitchers Cole Ragans, Royals (1st Start – Monday) Opponents: v Brewers, @ Angels Has Ragans been the pitcher we […]

29 April 2024 • by Bryan Oldham

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Watch – Week 6

Waiver Wire Hitters Wilyer Abreu, OF, BOS  A sub-10% strikeout rate alone is worth a look. Averaging an RBI per game, and has been moved up in the order, Abreu is silently boosting the Sox lineup. Boston does have Tyler O’Neill back from the IL, but with Tristan Casas’ rib injury and Matsataka Yoshida leaving […]

29 April 2024 • by Bryan Oldham

Two-Start Pitchers: 2024 Fantasy Baseball Week 6

Quick note: Given the time of this article being published, this list is always subject to change, but your weekly lineups and DFS slates can benefit from a lot of these hurlers regardless Week 6 Two-Start Pitchers Logan Webb – Giants (1st start – Tuesday) Opponents: @ Red Sox, @ Phillies Webb is doing ace […]

22 April 2024 • by Bryan Oldham

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Watch – Week 5

Some post-hype sleepers are starting to break out, and some guys who have been steady for a while remain that way. Remember, work the wire, keep your eye on these guys for MLB DFS on Rival Fantasy, and win each day of your fantasy season. Waiver Wire Hitters Amed Rosario, INF/OF, TB Heading into Monday, […]

22 April 2024 • by Bryan Oldham

Two-Start Pitchers: 2024 Fantasy Baseball Week 5

Quick note: Given the time of this article being published, this one is a quick hit list of guys you can probably rely on for multiple starts this week. Of course, this is subject to change, but your weekly lineups and DFS slates can benefit from a lot of these hurlers.  Week 5 Two-Start Pitchers […]

15 April 2024 • by Bryan Oldham

Two-Start Pitchers: 2024 Fantasy Baseball Week 4

Quick note: Given the time of this article being published, this one is a quick hit list of guys you can probably rely on for multiple starts this week. Of course, this is subject to change, but your weekly lineups and DFS slates can benefit from a lot of these hurlers.  Week 4 Two-Start Pitchers […]

15 April 2024 • by Bryan Oldham

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Watch – Week 4

LaMonte Wade, 1B, SF Colton Cowser, OF, BAL Brett Baty, 3B, NYM. Gavin Sheets, 1B/OF, CWS Brandon Marsh, OF, PHI Jack Suwinski, OF, PIT Relief Help Relief Help James McArthur, KC Kirby Yates, TEX Michael Kopech, CWS Other Hitters and Pitchers There are lots of other options on the waivers this week, with some other […]

8 April 2024 • by Bryan Oldham

Two-Start Pitchers: 2024 Fantasy Baseball Week 3

Week 2 Two-Start Pitchers Zac Gallen – Diamondbacks  Opponents: @ Rockies, v Cardinals It’s not often I’d recommend starting a pitcher going into Coors Field, but the Rockies are just weak enough that I’m okay throwing Gallen out there. When he gets back home late in the week against the struggling Cardinals, you’ve got a […]

8 April 2024 • by Bryan Oldham

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Watch

Waiver Wire Hitters Brice Turang, 2B/SS, MIL 7 stolen bases at this point in the season is wildly impressive. He’s batting over .350 right now, and while that won’t likely last, he’s another speed guy who can make plays once he’s on base.  Michael Conforto OF, SF As we’ve said before, a healthy Michael Conforto […]

1 April 2024 • by Bryan Oldham

Two-Start Pitchers: 2024 Fantasy Baseball Week 2

Week 2 Two-Start Pitchers Kevin Gausman – Blue Jays  Opponents: @ Astros, @ Yankees On paper, the matchups aren’t great. Gausman, though, is the only Ace-adjacent pitcher with two starts in Week 2. Given the Astros’ start to the year and the fact they can’t win at home could bode well for Gausman. Tanner Houck […]

1 April 2024 • by Bryan Oldham

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Watch

Waiver Wire Hitters Zack Neto, SS, LAA Speed kills, and the MLB is quickly becoming a speed-forward league. Neto is batting at the bottom of an abysmal lineup, but we could get the opportunity to run rampant on the bases. There’s not much to love about the Angels, but Neto could see opportunity out of […]

28 March 2024 • by Bryan Oldham

Opening Day Matchups

Spencer Strider vs Zach Wheeler (Postponed to Friday, 3/29) Phew, this is a doozy of an opening day matchup. Division Rivals? Check. Arguably the two best fantasy pitchers going mano y mano? Check. Two teams with excellent offenses to oppose said pitchers? Check.  Atlanta and Philadelphia are two powerhouse teams, perennial contenders who always have […]

25 March 2024 • by Bryan Oldham

What We’re Watching: MLB 2024 Season

Aces in New Places Corbin Burnes, Blake Snell, Sonny Gray, and Josh Hader are just a few stud pitchers on new teams this year. Whether via trade or through free agency, these guys got the bag and are now anchors for their new clubs’ rotations and bullpens.  This also plays for Japanese pitchers like Yoshinobu […]

12 March 2024 • by Bryan Oldham

Top 5 Reasons to Play MLB Best Ball

The Draft is Your Favorite Part of the Season A new fantasy year brings with it optimism and the promise of a fresh start. That usually begins with draft prep and, subsequently, drafting your squad. Whether it’s fantasy baseball, fantasy football, fantasy basketball, or another sport, there’s a special electricity around draft season.  If the […]

6 March 2024 • by Neal Maligno

Top 5 Fantasy Football Lessons Learned In 2024

Alright, let’s get started! Kyler Murray Is A Top 10 QB Arizona Cardinals Kyler Murray is still a top 10 QB in fantasy football, even when the odds are stacked against him. Kyler returned from a torn ACL this season in week 10 and was playing on a not-so-great football team. With only 8 games […]

22 December 2023 • by Neal Maligno

Not So Obvious Locks | NFL Week 16

Let’s get into NFL Week 16! QB: Jake Browning Jake Browning is the #3 QB in fantasy points the last three weeks of football. I’ll be the first to admit I had serious concerns when Joe Burrow was lost for the season, but Jake has revived my trust in the Bengals offense. He’s thrown for […]

21 December 2023 • by Neal Maligno

Week 16 Fantasy Football Risers

What’s up and welcome to Rival Fantasy Week 16 Risers! The goal of this article is to discuss players whose fantasy football stock is on the rise. The players discussed in this article may be good trade targets, waiver wire adds, must starts and more. I keep these articles quick hitting. If you want longer […]

19 December 2023 • by Bryan Oldham

Waiver Wire Adds for Week 16

Waiver Wire adds Week 16. Find the next man up and keep your fantasy team on top!

16 December 2023 • by Bryan Oldham

Sizzle or Fizzle – NFL Week 15

Welcome Back to Sizzle or Fizzle! Let’s win and advance. Keep in mind, we aren’t going to inundate you with stats, nor are we going to do deep dives into these topics. We’re keeping things bite-sized on purpose, so you can get the quick hits and make decisions accordingly. Let’s dive in ahead of Week 15. […]

14 December 2023 • by Neal Maligno

Not So Obvious Locks | NFL Week 15

Let’s get into NFL Week 15! QB: Joe Flacco Joe Flacco finished as a top 10 QB in week 14, finishing the day with 311 yards and 3 touchdowns. In week 15 Flacco faces off against a Bears defense that has had a mixed bag of games vs quarterbacks. Joe signed a new contract with […]

14 December 2023 • by Neal Maligno

Week 15 Fantasy Football Risers

What’s up and welcome to Rival Fantasy Week 15 Risers! The goal of this article is to discuss players whose fantasy football stock is on the rise. The players discussed in this article may be good trade targets, waiver wire adds, must starts and more. I keep these articles quick hitting. If you want longer […]

13 December 2023 • by Bryan Oldham

Waiver Wire Adds for Week 15

Waiver Wire adds Week 12. Find the next man up and keep your fantasy team on top!

9 December 2023 • by Neal Maligno

Not So Obvious Locks | NFL Week 14

Let’s get into Week 14! QB: Joshua Dobbs Joshua Dobbs is facing off vs a Raiders defense that has played well at times, but has also been exposed many times this season. Dobbs had a really bad week 12 vs the Bears, but I’m surprised by how many are letting that off game define him. […]

7 December 2023 • by Bryan Oldham

Sizzle or Fizzle – NFL Week 14

Welcome Back to Sizzle or Fizzle! We took last week off to celebrate Thanksgiving, and we have a lot of trends to look at as the NFL regular season winds down.  Keep in mind, we aren’t going to inundate you with stats, nor are we going to do deep dives into these topics. We’re keeping […]

6 December 2023 • by Neal Maligno

Week 14 Fantasy Football Risers

What’s up and welcome to Rival Fantasy Week 14 Risers! The goal of this article is to discuss players whose fantasy football stock is on the rise. The players discussed in this article may be good trade targets, waiver wire adds, must starts and more. I keep these articles quick hitting. If you want longer […]

5 December 2023 • by Bryan Oldham

Waiver Wire Adds for Week 14

Waiver Wire adds Week 12. Find the next man up and keep your fantasy team on top!

1 December 2023 • by Neal Maligno

Week 13 Fantasy Football Risers

What’s up and welcome to Rival Fantasy Week 13 Risers! The goal of this article is to discuss players whose fantasy football stock is on the rise. The players discussed in this article may be good trade targets, waiver wire adds, must starts and more. I keep these articles quick hitting. If you want longer […]

30 November 2023 • by abovedev

Sizzle or Fizzle – NFL Week 13

Welcome Back to Sizzle or Fizzle! We took last week off to celebrate Thanksgiving, and we have a lot of trends to look at as the NFL regular season winds down.  Keep in mind, we aren’t going to inundate you with stats, nor are we going to do deep dives into these topics. We’re keeping […]

29 November 2023 • by Bryan Oldham

Waiver Wire Adds for Week 13

Waiver Wire adds Week 12. Find the next man up and keep your fantasy team on top!

21 November 2023 • by Neal Maligno

Week 12 Fantasy Football Risers

What’s up and welcome to Rival Fantasy Week 12 Risers episode! The goal of this article is to talk about players whose fantasy football stock is on the rise. The players discussed in this article may be good trade targets for you, waiver wire adds, must starts and more. I keep these articles quick hitting. […]

21 November 2023 • by Bryan Oldham

Waiver Wire Adds for Week 12

Waiver Wire adds Week 12. Find the next man up and keep your fantasy team on top!

17 November 2023 • by Neal Maligno

Week 11 Fantasy Football Risers

What’s up and welcome to Rival Fantasy Week 11 Risers! The goal of this article is to keep you in the loop on the players that you might need to win big in week 1.  If you’re wondering why a player isn’t featured in this weeks article, then it’s likely because I recommended them previously. […]

16 November 2023 • by Bryan Oldham

Sizzle or Fizzle – NFL Week 11

Welcome to Sizzle or Fizzle! Every week, we’ll look at some fantasy trends and NFL storylines to discuss if they’ll continue (sizzle) or taper off and change direction (fizzle).  Keep in mind, we aren’t going to inundate you with stats, nor are we going to do deep dives into these topics. We’re keeping things bite-sized […]

14 November 2023 • by Bryan Oldham

Waiver Wire Adds for Week 11

Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10. Find the next man up and keep your fantasy team on top!

11 November 2023 • by Neal Maligno

Not So Obvious Locks | NFL Week 10

‘Not so obvious locks of the week’ are players who are not ranked inside the consensus top 10 this week, but who have the potential upside to finish there. Always remember that your roster decisions ultimately belong to you, so use my advice as a tool, but YOU make the final decision. If you want […]

9 November 2023 • by Bryan Oldham

Sizzle or Fizzle – NFL Week 10

Welcome to Sizzle or Fizzle! Every week, we’ll look at some fantasy trends and NFL storylines to discuss if they’ll continue (sizzle) or taper off and change direction (fizzle).  Keep in mind, we aren’t going to inundate you with stats, nor are we going to do deep dives into these topics. We’re keeping things bite-sized […]

8 November 2023 • by Neal Maligno

Week 10 Fantasy Football Risers

What’s up and welcome to Rival Fantasy Week 10 Risers! The goal of this article is to keep you in the loop on the players that you might need to win big in week 10.  If you’re wondering why a player isn’t featured in this weeks article, then it’s likely because I recommended them previously. […]

7 November 2023 • by Bryan Oldham

Waiver Wire Adds for Week 10

Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10. Find the next man up and keep your fantasy team on top!

4 November 2023 • by Neal Maligno

Not So Obvious Locks | NFL Week 9

‘Not so obvious locks’ are players who are not ranked in the top 10 this week, but who in my opinion, have the upside to finish there. If you want longer or interactive content, then subscribe to us on YouTube and catch our weekly episodes, including our start/sit advice live stream every Sunday at 11:30AM […]

2 November 2023 • by Bryan Oldham

Sizzle or Fizzle – NFL Week 9

Welcome to Sizzle or Fizzle! Every week, we’ll look at some fantasy trends and NFL storylines to discuss if they’ll continue (sizzle) or taper off and change direction (fizzle).  Keep in mind, we aren’t going to inundate you with stats, nor are we going to do deep dives into these topics. We’re keeping things bite-sized […]

31 October 2023 • by Bryan Oldham

Waiver Wire Adds for Week 9

Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7. Find the next man up and keep your fantasy team on top!

28 October 2023 • by Neal Maligno

Not So Obvious Locks | NFL Week 8

‘Not so obvious locks’ are players who are not ranked in the top 10 this week, but who in my opinion, have the upside to finish there. If you want longer or interactive content, then subscribe to us on YouTube and catch our weekly episodes, including our start/sit advice live stream every Sunday at 11:30AM […]

26 October 2023 • by Bryan Oldham

Sizzle or Fizzle – NFL Week 8

Welcome to Sizzle or Fizzle! Every week, we’ll look at some fantasy trends and NFL storylines to discuss if they’ll continue (sizzle) or taper off and change direction (fizzle).  Keep in mind, we aren’t going to inundate you with stats, nor are we going to do deep dives into these topics. We’re keeping things bite-sized […]

24 October 2023 • by Bryan Oldham

Waiver Wire Adds for Week 8

Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7. Find the next man up and keep your fantasy team on top!

23 October 2023 • by Neal Maligno

Not So Obvious Locks | NFL Week 7

‘Not so obvious locks’ are players who are not ranked in the top 10 this week, but who in my opinion, have the upside to finish there. If you want longer or interactive content, then subscribe to us on YouTube and catch our weekly episodes, including our start/sit advice live stream every Sunday at 11:30AM […]

19 October 2023 • by Bryan Oldham

Sizzle or Fizzle – NFL Week 7

Welcome to Sizzle or Fizzle! Every week, we’ll look at some fantasy trends and NFL storylines to discuss if they’ll continue (sizzle) or taper off and change direction (fizzle).  Keep in mind, we aren’t going to inundate you with stats, nor are we going to do deep dives into these topics. We’re keeping things bite-sized […]

17 October 2023 • by Bryan Oldham

Waiver Wire Adds for Week 7

Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7. Find the next man up and keep your fantasy team on top!

13 October 2023 • by Neal Maligno

Not So Obvious Locks | NFL Week 6

‘Not so obvious locks’ are players who are not ranked in the top 10 this week, but who in my opinion, have the upside to finish there. If you want longer or interactive content, then subscribe to us on YouTube and catch our weekly episodes, including our start/sit advice live stream every Sunday at 11:30AM […]

12 October 2023 • by Bryan Oldham

Sizzle or Fizzle – NFL Week 6

Welcome to a new article on Rival Fantasy: Sizzle or Fizzle. Every week, we’ll look at some fantasy trends and decide if they’ll continue (sizzle) or taper off and change direction (fizzle).  Keep in mind, we aren’t going to inundate you with stats, nor are we going to do deep dives into these topics. We’re […]

10 October 2023 • by Bryan Oldham

Waiver Wire Adds for Week 6

Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6. Find the next man up and keep your fantasy team on top!

6 October 2023 • by Neal Maligno

Not So Obvious Locks | NFL Week 5

‘Not so obvious locks’ are players who are not ranked in the top 10 this week, but who in my opinion, have the upside to finish there. If you want longer or interactive content, then subscribe to us on YouTube and catch our weekly episodes, including our start/sit advice live stream every Sunday at 11:30AM […]

5 October 2023 • by Bryan Oldham

Sizzle or Fizzle – NFL Week 5

Welcome to a new article on Rival Fantasy: Sizzle or Fizzle. Every week, we’ll look at some fantasy trends and decide if they’ll continue (sizzle) or taper off and change direction (fizzle).  Keep in mind, we aren’t going to inundate you with stats, nor are we going to do deep dives into these topics. We’re […]

3 October 2023 • by Bryan Oldham

Waiver Wire Adds for Week 5

Another wild week in the NFL saw a rookie go for over 200 yards against a Sean Payton defense, while a Super Bowl favorite fell to a Caleb Williams favorite in the Phoenix. If your lineup needs a spark or you’re still reeling from injuries, Rival Fantasy has got you. Here are our favorite adds […]

29 September 2023 • by Neal Maligno

Not So Obvious Locks | NFL Week 4

‘Not so obvious locks’ are players who are not ranked in the top 10 this week, but who in my opinion, have the upside to finish there. If you want longer or interactive content, then subscribe to us on YouTube and catch our weekly episodes, including our start/sit advice live stream every Sunday at 11:30AM […]

29 September 2023 • by Bryan Oldham

Sizzle or Fizzle – NFL Week 4

Welcome to a new article on Rival Fantasy: Sizzle or Fizzle. Every week, we’ll look at some wild fantasy trends and decide if they’ll continue (sizzle) or taper off and turn things around (fizzle).  Keep in mind, we aren’t going to inundate you with stats, nor are we going to do deep dives into these […]

26 September 2023 • by Bryan Oldham

Waiver Wire Adds for Week 4

Another wild week in the NFL saw a rookie go for over 200 yards against a Sean Payton defense, while a Super Bowl favorite fell to a Caleb Williams favorite in Phoenix. If your lineup needs a spark or you’re still reeling from injuries, Rival Fantasy has got you. Here are our favorite adds for […]

22 September 2023 • by Neal Maligno

Not So Obvious Locks | NFL Week 3

‘Not so obvious locks of the week’ are players who aren’t ranked in the top 10 this week, but who in my opinion, have the upside to finish there. If you want longer or interactive content, then subscribe to the channel and catch our weekly live episodes, including our start/sit advice live stream every Sunday […]

19 September 2023 • by Bryan Oldham

Waiver Wire Adds for Week 3

After two weeks, the injury bug has made its presence felt across the NFL. Huge names are going to be missing for the foreseeable future, with players like Nick Chubb and Saquon Barkley on the shelf. Running backs are now a hot commodity, while WR remains deep. QBs are starting to flash, and the TE […]

14 September 2023 • by Neal Maligno

Not So Obvious Locks | NFL Week 2

Not so obvious locks of the week’ are my wildcard players who aren’t ranked in the top 10 this week, but have the upside to finish there. Here are my NSOL’s for Week 2 QB: Baker Mayfield This week, Mayfield takes on the Chicago Bears, a team that helped Jordan Love finish as a top […]

8 September 2023 • by Rival

Rival Fantasy League Prize Pool Winners!

Rival Fantasy Sports ran a special prize pool giveaway for those who started a league on our NEW season long platform! We’re happy to announce the winning leagues for each prize category, from $1k, $500 and $250! You can watch the $1k winners that were pulled LIVE on our YouTube (make sure to subscribe while […]

18 August 2023 • by Rival

2023 Late Round QB Options

If you’ve been using the Rival Fantasy Mock Draft lobby or playing best ball, you know that 2023 is the year of the early fantasy quarterback. Guys like Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes are creeping closer and closer to the 1st round, something rarely seen outside of superflex leagues. As the paradigm shifts, the Rival […]

15 October 2022 • by Rival

What Exactly Is Fantasy Bingo?

Fantasy bingo combines the best aspects of fantasy sports with traditional bingo and allows players to compete for cash prizes. Learn how to play online bingo here.

4 May 2022 • by Rival

How To Play Fantasy Football

Fantasy football is exploding in popularity. There’s no better time to learn how to play fantasy football. With a new offering on one of the world’s favorite fantasy games, Rival gives players everything it needs to take their games to the next level.