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Re-Drafting the 2016 NFL Draft: Entire First Round Do-Over
With the 2024 NFL Draft just over a week away, the team at RotoBaller has been tapping into past seasons' drafts and redoing the first round. Most recently, we redid the 2017 and 2018 NFL Drafts. We're going to take it back another year and examine the 2016 class, now gearing up for its ninth […]
Brant Henson 7 months agoUFL Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 4: QB, RB, WR, TE Rankings and Analysis (2024)
Week 4 of the UFL season is just around the corner. This week will feature three games on Saturday with one game on Sunday. Memphis and St. Louis will play at 12:30 p.m. EDT on Saturday, followed by DC-Birmingham and Michigan-San Antonio both at 7. Sunday's game pits the 0-3 Renegades against the 0-3 Roughnecks. […]
Brant Henson 7 months ago2024 NFL Draft: Four Late-Round Quarterbacks Who Could Make An Impact
It’s no secret that this NFL Draft class is loaded with quarterback talent. While headlined by Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, and Drake Maye, it is expected that J.J. McCarthy, Michael Penix Jr., and Bo Nix will hear their names called in Round 1 as well. Spencer Rattler is the clear-cut seventh quarterback off the board […]
Brant Henson 7 months agoUFL Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 3: QB, RB, WR, TE Rankings and Analysis (2024)
Week 2 of the UFL season is in the books and only two undefeated teams remain. The Birmingham Stallions and the San Antonio Brahmas will both attempt to remain unblemished with home matchups on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. On the flip side, last year's XFL champion Renegades sit at 0-2. They will take on the […]
Brant Henson 7 months agoRe-Drafting The 2018 NFL Draft: Entire First Round Do-Over
The 2024 NFL Draft is rapidly approaching - the Combine is complete, pro days are finished, and front offices are putting final touches on their draft boards. Round 1 selections will alter the course of franchises - some for the better, and some not so much. Meanwhile, the 2018 NFL Draft class is gearing up […]
Brant Henson 8 months agoUnderrated Rookie Draft Targets - Early 2024 Sleepers for Dynasty Fantasy Football
We are a month out from the NFL Draft, meaning if you are here, you are probably looking for draft content and reading up on prospects. You probably have all of the information you need on stud prospects like Caleb Williams and Marvin Harrison Jr. That’s not what you’re here for. Rookie draft season for […]
Brant Henson 8 months agoIs Austin Ekeler or Brian Robinson Jr. the RB1 for the Commanders?
After a 2023 season that saw Brian Robinson Jr. dominate backfield touches over Antonio Gibson, the Washington Commanders brought in former fantasy football star Austin Ekeler on a two-year deal. With Gibson walking to New England, Robinson and Ekeler are the clear-cut top running backs on this roster heading into 2024. We still have a […]
Brant Henson 8 months agoTop Free-Agent Landing Spots for Best Available Wide Receivers - Mike Williams, Odell Beckham Jr., Tyler Boyd, and more
The bulk of NFL free agency is out of the way, but that does not mean there aren’t quality players still on the market. After premier wide receivers like Calvin Ridley, Marquise Brown, and Gabe Davis found new homes, the next group of impact players is still looking for their next landing spot. All of […]
Brant Henson 8 months agoAustin Ekeler Signs With Commanders: Fantasy Football Impact
Austin Ekeler has been a fantasy football monster ever since fully taking over the Chargers’ backfield in 2019 after the departure of Melvin Gordon. With his receiving ability out of the backfield, Ekeler has three PPR top-5 finishes over the course of his NFL career. Now 28-years-old, Ekeler is entering his eighth season in the […]
Brant Henson 9 months agoRussell Wilson Officially Released By Denver: Top Potential Landing Spots
The rumors had been floating around since his benching, and it finally became official on Tuesday that the Denver Broncos would be moving on from quarterback Russell Wilson just two years after pulling off a monumental trade for the former Seattle Seahawk. The Broncos went 13-21 with Wilson on the roster, failing to make the […]
Brant Henson 9 months agoTop Running Back Performers - 2024 NFL Combine
The 2024 NFL Combine has come to a close, as many draft-hopeful prospects cemented their draft stock over the weekend headlined by a record-breaking 40-yard dash from Xavier Worthy. Heading into the event, the running back position had very little separation between top prospects. In a year where there is no “transcendent talent” or projected […]
Brant Henson 9 months ago2024 NFL QB Power Rankings: Way-Too-Early Top 32 Quarterbacks
The 2023 NFL season was wrapped up just under a week ago with an exhilarating overtime Super Bowl that saw Patrick Mahomes throw a walk-off touchdown to Mecole Hardman to bring the Kansas City Chiefs their second straight NFL title. There is no debate. Mahomes is the clear-cut best quarterback in the league until proven […]
Brant Henson 9 months agoA.T. Perry Catches Two Touchdowns In Week 18
New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver A.T. Perry had the best game of his career in Week 18's win over the Atlanta Falcons. Perry caught all three targets for 53 yards and two touchdowns, showing off a rapport with quarterback Derek Carr. The rookie receiver out of Wake Forest has proven to be a productive […]
Brant Henson 11 months agoChris Olave Grabs Touchdown In Week 18 Win
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave grabbed all three targets for 56 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 48-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons. The second-year receiver now has back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, finishing the year with 1,067 yards and four touchdowns. Olave and the Saints will now eagerly await the results of the Green […]
Brant Henson 11 months agoRashid Shaheed Grabs Fifth Touchdown Of Season
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed led the team in receiving in Week 18's blowout win over the Atlanta Falcons. Shaheed grabbed three receptions for 65 yards and a score, marking his fifth touchdown of the year. The speedy boom-or-bust phenom gave one final boom for the 2023 season and now eagerly awaits the […]
Brant Henson 11 months agoJamaal Williams Scores Late Touchdown In Blowout
New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams saw a team-high 14 carries with Alvin Kamara (ankle) on the shelf, but was largely ineffective as he gained just 26 yards on the ground. The veteran also caught three passes for eight yards. Rather than kneeling and running the clock out after an interception that was returned […]
Brant Henson 11 months agoTaysom Hill Totals 79 Yards In Blowout Win
New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill saw work both on the ground and through the air with Alvin Kamara (ankle) missing Week 18's win. Hill carried the ball six times for 51 yards, ripping off a game-long 27-yarder. He also caught all four targets for 28 yards. The versatile playmaker lined up all over […]
Brant Henson 11 months agoKendre Miller Returns From Seven-Game Absence, Leads Team In Rushing
New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller missed a good chunk of the season with an ankle injury but returned to action for the first time since Week 9 to split backfield work with Jamaal Williams. Miller carried the ball 13 times for a team-high 73 yards and the first touchdown of his career. He […]
Brant Henson 11 months agoDerek Carr Throws Season-High Four Touchdowns In Win
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr played his best game of the season in Week 18's blowout win over the Atlanta Falcons. Carr completed 22-of-28 passes for 264 yards for four touchdowns in the dominant 48-17 victory. The veteran quarterback finished his first campaign in New Orleans with 3,614 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, and eight […]
Brant Henson 11 months agoSaints D/ST Should Be Started In Week 18
The New Orleans Saints defense had a bounce-back game in Week 17, only allowing 13 points against a Tampa Bay offense that had been hot. The Saints notched two sacks, two fumble recoveries, and two interceptions en route to a 23-13 win. This week against the Atlanta Falcons, the Saints' defense can be trusted in […]
Brant Henson 11 months agoBlake Grupe Should Be Avoided In Week 18
New Orleans Saints rookie kicker Blake Grupe put together a strong fantasy output in the Week 17 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, converting 2-of-2 extra points and 3-of-3 field goals. Prior to the win, Grupe had only attempted two field goals in four weeks. In a game that is projected to be a lower-scoring […]
Brant Henson 11 months agoTaysom Hill Could See More Work In Week 18
New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill saw a slightly increased role in Week 17 as he continued to work his way back from injury, scoring his second receiving touchdown of the season. With Alvin Kamara (ankle) not practicing all week and Juwan Johnson (chest) also banged up, the opportunity for Hill to get involved […]
Brant Henson 11 months agoRashid Shaheed Remains Boom-Or-Bust Flex Option
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed has been consistently inconsistent for fantasy managers in 2023. The second-year receiver has seen varied usage levels throughout a season in which he has grabbed 43 catches for 654 yards and four touchdowns. Shaheed holds his typical boom-or-bust label heading into a Week 18 matchup with the Atlanta […]
Brant Henson 11 months agoChris Olave Projects As Low-End WR1 In Week 18
New Orleans Saints second-year receiver Chris Olave (ankle) has been cleared of his injury designation following limited participation in Wednesday and Thursday's practices. This will be the third-straight game that Olave will suit up for after missing Week 15 with the injury. While he disappointed last week with just three receptions for 26 yards, Olave […]
Brant Henson 11 months agoJamaal Williams Could Draw Week 18 Start
New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams is likely to be the lead runner on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons with Alvin Kamara (ankle) listed as a game-time decision. While Kamara is going to take his status up to kickoff, he has not practiced all week long. Be sure to be ready to insert Williams […]
Brant Henson 11 months agoDerek Carr Looks To Continue Hot Streak In Week 18
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr is riding a four-game streak in which he has thrown for multiple touchdown passes. In a pivotal Week 18 matchup with divisional rival Atlanta, Carr will look to remain hot. The Falcons have allowed the 13th-most (17.5) fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks this season, giving Carr a […]
Brant Henson 11 months ago2023 NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Quarterbacks After Week 17
Heading into Week 18, the playoff landscape is beginning to shake out and in large part, the health of a team's franchise quarterback correlates with their playoff status. The Ravens, 49ers, Dolphins, Cowboys, Chiefs, Lions, Browns, Eagles, and Rams are all locked into the playoffs. Only one outlier on this list - the Browns - […]
Brant Henson 11 months agoRashid Shaheed Disappoints In Week 17 Win
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed saw limited involvement in the Week 17 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The speedy receiver caught two of three targets for 14 yards. Shaheed's services were not needed, given that New Orleans held a comfortable lead for the entire game. The second-year receiver will look to bounce […]
Brant Henson 11 months agoChris Olave Puts Up Dud In Fantasy Championship
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave had a down game in Week 17 in the win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Olave was targeted six times but caught just three passes for 26 yards. With New Orleans holding a comfortable lead for the entire game, the game script was not in Olave's favor for […]
Brant Henson 11 months agoJuwan Johnson Produces Best Game Of 2023 In Week 17
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson was heavily used in Week 17's win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Johnson led the team in receiving on a season-high 12 targets, grabbing eight receptions for 90 yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Derek Carr took advantage of Tampa Bay's inability to cover tight ends, picking the defense […]
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