Florio's Football Show: Cook-Mattison Fallout - Winning SuperFlex Strategy!

Michael F. Florio discusses the Vikings cutting Dalvin Cook and what is means both for his and Alexander Mattison's fantasy value. Is Cook done? Can Mattison match his production? Florio then dives into his SuperFlex strategy which has led to him winning multiple industry leagues. Should you actually wait on quarterback in this format? Florio […]

Florio's Bullpens and Saves Report - Monitoring for Future Closer Changes

Every week, I write about bullpens and I think “How much is going to change in the next week?” You would think it is not much, but a week can feel like a lifetime in some bullpens. And in others, you can go the entire season without any changes. But whether they are big or […]

Fading Tyler Lockett Is A Mistake: Does The Best Seahawks WR Have The Lowest ADP?

Last year I was out on the Seahawks' passing game. After trading their franchise quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos, I thought the passing game was sure to decrease. While I did think Geno Smith was better than Drew Lock, I did not think Smith would throw for more yards than Wilson ever did. […]

Is There Cause for Concern With Davante Adams? 2023 Fantasy Football Outlook

Davante Adams has long been a fantasy football star. For years, he was the consensus WR1 in green and gold catching passes from a four-time MVP and future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers. Then he switched to the black and silver in Vegas and while he was no longer the first receiver drafted in fantasy, […]

Florio's Football Show: Cardinals, Cowboys, Jets Offensive Outlooks

Michael F. Florio is answering listener questions on this weeks episode. How bad may the Cardinals offense be this year? Will the Cowboys be better with Mike McCarthy calling plays? How balanced will the Jets be with Aaron Rodgers? Florio discusses all that plus dives deep on Travis Etienne, Saquon Barkley and the Seahawks receivers. […]

Florio's Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report - Rays, Cardinals, White Sox Bullpens Changing?

We are now officially past Memorial Day, meaning we are two months into the fantasy baseball season. It may be going by fast, but you still have about two-thirds of the season to right the ship. Now is a crucial time to take a hard look at your team (and the standings) and see what […]

Florio's Football Show: DHop Released, Drafting a Best Ball Team!

Michael F. Florio partakes in a live best ball draft explaining his thinking as he builds his team while also talking about some of the notable picks round-by-round. In the midst of the draft, DeAndre Hopkins is released by the Cardinals which sets Florio into a bit of a frenzy. Listen to hear the wildness […]

Florio's Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report - Yankees, A's, Phillies Keep on Changing!

It's hard to believe we are nearly a third through the MLB season. We are about to hit Memorial Day weekend, which is a big moment in the fantasy baseball season. No, not because you can cook outside, eat food, and watch baseball all day -- who wouldn’t want to do that? It marks a […]

Early RB and WR Rankings Breakdown!

Michael F. Florio is back to break down his early running back and wide receiver rankings for 2023 fantasy football. Florio not only goes over his thinking for why he ranked a bunch of players where he did, but he breaks them out into tiers and gives the listeners a peak behind the curtain into […]

Florio's Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report - Making Sense of the Many Bullpen Injuries!

There is a saying in fantasy baseball that you have to pay for saves -- you just get to decide if you pay in draft capital or FAAB. My approach typically is to split the difference, take one premium closer in the draft, take some deeper shots in the draft, and find the rest off […]

Early Fantasy QB and TE Rankings! - Florio's Football Show

Michael F. Florio discusses the schedule release and what is useful for fantasy football and what is largely overhyped. Florio then discusses his early QB and TE fantasy football rankings and breaks them up into tiers and explains how he would use them to draft. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel […]

Florio's Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report - A's Keep Changing, Yankees Going Committee?

Each week on RotoBaller Radio -- which you can listen to on Sirius XM Fantasy Sundays from 3 to 5 pm ET -- Scott Engel and I talk about relievers you can nab off the waiver wire. One thing that we always preach is that you should not overlook closers on “bad” teams.  Often, the […]

Florio's Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report - Iglesias Nearing, Dodgers Going Committee

Every week on RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (Sundays from 3-5 pm ET), Scott Engel and I go over names to grab off the waiver wire in fantasy baseball. One thing I preach weekly is that not every waiver wire pickup needs to be a league winner or even someone that you roster for the entire […]

SiriusXM Post NFL Draft Fantasy Football Mock Draft Recap! (Florio's Football Show)

Michael F. Florio participated in Sirius XM's post NFL Draft mock draft with 11 other analysts/host. Where did the rookies get drafted? What about backfields that were impacted by the draft such as the Lions, Seahawks and Eagles - where did these backs go off the board? Florio goes over the entire draft as well […]

Fantasy Fallout from Day 2/3 of NFL Draft! (Florio's Football Show)

Michael F. Florio discusses the fantasy football relevant Day 2 and 3 NFL Draft picks and the impact they will have on their new team. Florio goes position by position, putting both a rookie draft and redraft spin on the newest rookies. Plus, he gives you some of his favorite rookie sleepers at each position. […]

NFL Draft Round 1 Fantasy Recap!

Michael F. Florio breaks down the 1st round of the NFL Draft and puts a fantasy spin on everything. How excited should you be about Anthony Richardson? Could Bijan Robinson go off the board as high as RB2 overall? Plus, Florio gives you his early rookie rankings and discusses players who are still going to […]

Deeper NFL Draft Wide Receiver Prospects - Michael F. Florio's Scouting Report and Rankings

The NFL Draft is nearly here! And while you think that is when the prep stops, you would be greatly mistaken. Honestly, the draft just gives us the last piece of information needed to help us decide which rookies we want to draft in fantasy football. With that said it's still important to understand a […]

Florio's Bullpen Report - Changes With the Phillies, A's, Angels Pen (Week 5)

Every week in the bullpen report, I go over bullpens that have had some clear changes, some that may be changing, and then some non-closers that are worth picking up in fantasy baseball. The closers tend to get all the hype in fantasy baseball. Sometimes picking up an elite non-closer, especially if they are in […]

Jameson Williams Suspension and Florio's First Round Mock!

Michael F. Florio discusses the Jameson Williams suspension and how he can still be a very useful fantasy football piece at the right price. Then, Florio breaks down his 2023 NFL Draft first-round mock going over each pick and putting a fantasy spin on the offensive players! Four QBs in the first seven picks? Bijan […]

Top WR Options after the Big 4 in 2023 NFL Draft - Michael F. Florio's Scouting Report

If you have just started to get into the NFL Draft class you may have heard that this receiver class is a weak one. Especially when you compare it to the last few years where we have been insanely spoiled with an absurd amount of riches – many of whom have gone on to be […]

Florio's Bullpen Report - Figuring Out Early Season Closer Confusion (Week 4)

The only thing consistent with early bullpen usage is change. There are still many teams that are figuring out which relievers they can trust in late-inning situations. While it is still essential to keep a close eye on those situations, it is also important not to overreact to one save opportunity.  My favorite way to […]

Florio's 2023 NFL Draft 1st Round Mock Draft

I have been playing fantasy football for more than half my life and covering it for over a decade. However, I only started to dive deep into the NFL Draft in the last five or so years. Initially, the draft can seem super overwhelming. And that never seems to fully go away. The more and […]

Catching up with Bills Legendary WR Stevie Johnson!

In the latest episode, Michael F. Florio is joined by former Bills, 49ers and Chargers wide receiver Stevie Johnson. They talk receivers, the NFL draft process, the mindset late round picks need to have, and some of his legendary touchdown celebrations. Which current receivers remind Stevie of himself? Would his game translate better in today's […]

Top 4 WR Rookies in the 2023 NFL Draft - Michael Florio's Scouting Report

It would be an understatement to say that football fans and fantasy players have been spoiled by the recent rookie receiver classes. The draft classes from the last few years have provided a ton of star power. Many of the fantasy WR1s such as Ja’Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, Jaylen Waddle, CeeDee Lamb, A.J. Brown, Amon-Ra […]

Florio's Bullpen Report - Monitoring Early Season Bullpen Usage (Week 3)

We are just two weeks into the baseball season, but it has been long enough to get some answers when it comes to questionable bullpens. Others have left us with even more questions.  The important thing to remember is that while we only have two weeks of data to go by -- it is still […]

NFL Draft RBs and more with Emory Hunt! - Florio's Football Show (Ep. 4)

In the second episode of Florio's Football Show, Michael F. Florio is joined by Emory Hunt, who scouted over 1,000 players and over 100 running backs headed into the 2023 NFL Draft. Emory breaks down the RB class, and explains why Bijan Robinson is not his top back in this class. We also discuss why […]

Florio's Bullpen Report - Making Sense of Early Season Bullpens for Fantasy Baseball

Welcome back, old friend! The long winter is over and baseball is back! This means for a third straight season, I will be writing the bullpen report here at RotoBaller. Each week, this article will not only highlight bullpens that have seen changes in late-inning scenarios but also speculate on bullpens that could undergo changes. This […]

Giants and Bills Offseason, Early NFL Draft QB and WR Preview - Florio's Football Show (Ep. 3)

In the second episode of Florio's Football Show, Michael F. Florio is joined by Eric Samulski, a New York Giants beat writer for amNY Sports and an award winning fantasy football writer for RotoBaller. The two discuss the latest in the Lamar Jackson saga and where he could end up if not Baltimore, before diving […]

Fantasy Football Impacts of NFL Free Agent Moves and Trades - Florio's Football Show (Ep. 2)

In the second episode of Florio's Football Show, Michael F. Florio (@MichaelFFlorio) continues to break down the free agent signings and trades that will greatly impact the fantasy football layout in 2023. Can Brandin Cooks bounce back with the Cowboys? Do the Bills and Texans signing a running back take the shine off their current […]

NFL Free Agency and Fantasy Fallout - Florio's Football Show (Ep. 1)

In the inaugural episode of Florio's Football Show, Michael F. Florio (@MichaelFFlorio) breaks down all the latest signings and trades that will impact fantasy football drafts. What does Aaron Rodgers to the Jets mean? Which players had the biggest bump in value? Whose took a hit? Florio discusses all this and more. Be sure to […]