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Florio's NFL/Fantasy Football Scouting Report: Maye, McCarthy, Penix, Nix, and more
Quarterback is the hardest position to scout. No one can get inside a QB's head and I am not going to pretend like I know who has the intangibles and who doesn’t. I do not know if any of them did not have their friends attend their birthday party. But what I can judge is […]
Michael Florio 7 months agoFlorio's NFL/Fantasy Football Scouting Report: Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels
NFL Draft season is here! I have been covering the draft for a few years now and there has been a recent class that will have more of an impact on fantasy than this one. We could see six QBs go in the first round and even more pass-catchers. You have definitely heard plenty of […]
Michael Florio 8 months agoFlorio's Bullpen Report: Changes in Kansas City, Colorado, and Philly?
It’s awesome having fantasy baseball back in our lives. Checking lineups, box scores, and more importantly -- fantasy live scoring. But with the excitement of fantasy baseball being back, there tends to be some overreactions this time of year. It is important to remember that we are just two weeks into this marathon of a […]
Michael Florio 8 months agoFlorio's Football Show: 2024 NFL Draft Deep Dive with Emory Hunt!
Michael F. Florio is joined by Football GamePlan's Emory Hunt, who has scouted more players in this years draft class than most people have heard of. They talk the big name QBs before going a bit deeper at RB and WR. Plus, you will never guess who Emory ranks ahead of Marvin Harrison Jr and […]
Michael Florio 8 months agoStefon Diggs Fantasy Football Trade Impact - What The Trade Means for Texans, Bills and Fantasy
This is an article I did not expect to write. Or maybe, as a Bills fan, I hoped that I never had to write it. When the news broke that Stefon Diggs was traded to the Texans I had to check multiple times that it was not from a burner account. But it is true. […]
Michael Florio 8 months agoFlorio's Football Show: Immediate Stefon Diggs Trade Reaction!
Michael F. Florio jumps on for an emergency podcast after the Bills traded Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans. Florio, a known Bills fan, expresses frustration with the move and the direction the franchise is headed. He also discusses if this makes the Texans a Super Bowl contender and of course, puts a fantasy spin […]
Michael Florio 8 months agoFlorio's Bullpen Report: Figuring Out Early-Season Usage
We are back! For those who have read this article in the past, you know the deal. For those new, welcome. Every week, I write about bullpens that are changing their late-inning usage, and give some relievers you can speculate on that are trending toward save opportunities and elite strikeout and ratio relievers in fantasy […]
Michael Florio 8 months ago11 Starting Pitcher Breakouts for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)
Nothing gets fantasy players' ears perked like the word breakout. The issue is, that word can mean many different things to different players. For some, it means a player that will outlive their fantasy baseball ADP. But to me, that is more of a sleeper. If you draft a player in Round 12, and they […]
Michael Florio 8 months ago13 Breakout Hitters For Fantasy Baseball Drafts
Just saying the word “breakout” is enough to make the hair on the back of fantasy players' necks stand up. Every fantasy player has one thing in common. They want to win. Nothing helps a player's odds of winning more than finding a breakout player or two. Everyone has their own definition of a breakout. […]
Michael Florio 8 months agoClosers and Relief Pitchers to Bounce Back for 2024 Fantasy Baseball
For the last three seasons, I have written the Bullpen Report here at RotoBaller. If you are unfamiliar, the article follows bullpens throughout the season to not only get ahead of closer changes but to identify those non-full-time closers that can be useful in fantasy baseball. So when this article was up for grabs, it […]
Michael Florio 8 months agoFlorio's Football Show: NFL Draft with Andrew Lalama!
Michael F. Florio is joined by Andrew Lalama (@draft32teams) of RotoBaller to breakdown this NFL Draft class. Is Caleb Williams a generational prospect? What about Brock Bowers? Plus, the two discuss a very deep wide receiver class and what makes the top three so special. Michael and Andrew discuss all this and a whole bunch […]
Michael Florio 8 months agoJuan Soto is the Second Best Player in 2024 Fantasy Baseball
I have played fantasy baseball for over 15 years. Never before have I seen a player have a stranglehold on the 1.01 pick like Ronald Acuna Jr. Well, outside of that one day when he had a knee injury scare. While he is undoubtedly the first pick, there are several names you will hear in […]
Michael Florio 8 months agoFlorio's Football Show: Fantasy Fallout from Free Agency!
Michael F. Florio breaks down all the fantasy-relevant free-agent signings and trades from a crazy week around the NFL. How should we value the faces in new places? What impact do these moves have on the players who are already there. Florio discusses it all in an action-packed episode! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller […]
Michael Florio 8 months agoWhy It's Time To Buy In On Kyler Murray In Fantasy Football
Fantasy football in its simplest form is a game of numbers. The players play and whatever stats they put up in real life, you get for your fantasy team. Even more than that fantasy football is a game of perception as two fantasy players can look at a player and come to two totally different […]
Michael Florio 9 months agoFlorio's Football Show: NFL Combine Standouts, Russell Wilson Released!
Michael F. Florio is back talking the 2024 NFL Combine. Who stood out and could be climbing up draft boards? Plus, results you should care about that aren't getting talked about enough. Florio talks about that and the Broncos releasing Russell Wilson and where the veteran signal caller could end up playing next season. Be […]
Michael Florio 9 months agoFlorio's Football Show: Scouting Report on the Top 6 NFL Draft QBs!
Michael F. Florio is back and he is previewing the 2024 NFL Combine. What is important and what is just noise? Plus, Florio gives you his indepth scouting report on the top six QBs in this years NFL Draft in Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, J.J. McCarthy, Michael Penix Jr and Bo Nix. Be […]
Michael Florio 9 months agoFlorio's Football Show: First 2024 Fantasy Football Mock Draft
Michael F. Florio is back going over his first 2024 fantasy football mock draft. Florio discusses how the early rounds shake out, some picks that stand out and his strategy. He also talks about where the early values are to help you think ahead for your 2024 draft strategy. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller […]
Michael Florio 9 months agoClosers and Relief Pitchers to Regress for 2024 Fantasy Baseball
I have written the Bullpen Report every week during the fantasy baseball season for the past three years here at RotoBaller. The one thing that you quickly learn is that bullpen arms are volatile. Just because a reliever was awesome last year does not guarantee future success. Now that does not mean they will fall […]
Michael Florio 9 months agoFlorio's Football Show: Super Bowl Preview!
Michael F. Florio gives you his breakdown on the Super Bowl both for the Chiefs and the 49ers. Can Patrick Mahomes do it again? What do the 49ers need to do to pull this out? Plus he gives his prediction and talks some props for the big game! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio […]
Michael Florio 10 months agoFlorio's Football Show: New Coaches Deep Dive!
Michael F. Florio discusses all the new head coach and offensive coordinator hires. What style of offense does each like to run and what impact may it have on fantasy football? Florio breaks it down to give you an early leg up on the competition. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (SiriusXM […]
Michael Florio 10 months agoFantasy Football Lessons Learned From The 2023 Season
Fantasy football season has come and gone. We spend so much time preparing for the season and once it ends, so many people turn the page. Whether it be to NFL playoffs, fantasy baseball, or already planning for the next fantasy football season. I get it, we always are chasing what’s next. What good is […]
Michael Florio 10 months agoFlorio's Football Show: Josh Allen/Bills Fallout, Coaching Hires, Championship Week!
Michael F. Florio is back with a jam-packed show. First, he discusses the Josh Allen discourse and why the wrong person is being blamed for the Bills' lack of playoff success. Then, he discusses the recent coaching hires and the impact they could have for fantasy football purposes. Lastly, he previews the Conference Championship games […]
Michael Florio 10 months agoFlorio's Football Show: Divisional Round Preview - Why You Should Draft Rookies!
Michael F Florio breaks down each of the Divisional Round games giving you his breakdowns, picks and some DFS plays. Florio then discusses rookies from this past season and why it is beneficial to draft them in fantasy football! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (SiriusXM channel 87) on Saturday from 5-6 […]
Michael Florio 10 months agoFlorio's Football Show: Wild Card Weekend and Fantasy League Losers!
Michael F. Florio is back and breaks down each of the Super Wild Card Weekend giving his spin and picks for each game along with some players you can play in fantasy. He then talks about players who were league losers in fantasy football in 2023 and some league-altering decisions. What can we take away […]
Michael Florio 11 months agoFlorio's Football Show: 2023 Fantasy League Winners!
Michael F Florio is back to recap the biggest league winners of the 2023 fantasy football season! Finding Puka Nacua or Sam LaPorta in the later rounds could have won you a chip - just like taking Tyreek Hill or CeeDee Lamb in the first round could have. Florio discusses his biggest league winners and […]
Michael Florio 11 months agoSneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 17 - Baker Mayfield, Derek Carr, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chigoziem Okonkwo, and More!
This is it, championship week! The NFL season is a long, windy road. So much changes and it never goes how we draw it up all spring and summer long. But winning a title is not just about drafting the best team. It is not about playing the waiver wire the best or making the […]
Michael Florio 11 months agoFlorio's Football Show: Everything You Need for Week 17!
Michael F. Florio goes over the big list of waiver wire targets for Week 17 before diving into the top streamers of the week and the players you should plan on starting and sitting this week. Get everything you need to get your team Week 16 ready, before your waivers even run! Be sure to […]
Michael Florio 11 months agoSneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 16 - Baker Mayfield, Noah Brown, Tyler Boyd, Hunter Henry, more
We are so close to the fantasy football championship that I am sure you can taste it! There are still some obstacles in our way though. For one, you have to beat your opponent this week. Not only that, you have to win this week while navigating the holidays and an unusual NFL schedule. That’s […]
Michael Florio 11 months agoFlorio's Football Show: Everything You Need for Week 16!
Michael F. Florio goes over the big list of waiver wire targets for Week 16 before diving into the top streamers of the week and the players you should plan on starting and sitting this week. Get everything you need to get your team Week 16 ready, before your waivers even run! Be sure to […]
Michael Florio 11 months agoSneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 15 - Ty Chandler, Zamir White, Jake Browning, Zay Jones, and More!
Playoffs? Playoffs?!? That is right, Jim Mora, it's playoff season in fantasy land! If you are reading this, I am assuming you made the fantasy playoffs in your league. Congratulations -- that is an accomplishment in itself! Of the 10 or 12 or 14 people in your league, you are one of the few to […]
Michael Florio 11 months ago