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The King's Key Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights for Week 4
Welcome to Week 4, RotoBallers! Below you will find some of my spotlight plays and tough lineup decisions for the upcoming week of the fantasy football season. These player selections are based off my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller's NFL Premium Pass. Enter promo code KING at checkout for a […]
Scott Engel 5 years agoThe King's Week 4 Buy and Sell Guide
As the bye weeks roll in and the injuries mount, the fantasy football trade market is getting very busy. There are perceived voids at running back that is prompting many discussions in a lot of leagues, and the impact of some QB issues are still being felt. At RB, Le’Veon Bell owners feel needy because […]
Scott Engel 5 years agoMelvin Gordon Returns: Fantasy Scenarios to Consider
Controversy reigned throughout the preseason during the Melvin Gordon holdout. No one knew if and when it was going to end, and when was exactly the right time to take a shot on him during a fantasy football draft. Ultimately, it did not turn out to be a Le’Veon Bell season-long holdout, but it was […]
Scott Engel 5 years agoThe King's Week Four Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)
Welcome back, RotoBallers! Below you will find my Week Four fantasy football lineup rankings. The ranks are available in PPR, Half PPR and Standard formats. They will be updated as needed, so make sure to check back for the latest versions, especially on the weekends. Skill Position analysis versus the FantasyPros industry Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) […]
Scott Engel PREMIUM 5 years agoDaniel Jones Erupts (That's Nice, Now Do It Again)
It has been a whirlwind six-month run for Giants rookie quarterback Daniel Jones. He went from being the draft choice that no one wanted in April to a highly praised savior and successor to Eli Manning on Sunday. His impressive performance against Tampa Bay also has stirred a lot of Fantasy interest, but not to […]
Scott Engel 5 years agoJordan Akins (TE, HOU) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of leagues ANALYSIS: When the Houston Texans tight ends scored three TDs in Sunday’s game against the Chargers, it was certainly a departure from the norm at that position. Normally, the Texans TEs are utilized as blockers, but this time they surprised the Chargers […]
Scott Engel 5 years agoEssential Fantasy Football Running Back Handcuffs: Get 'Em Now
When James Conner left last Sunday’s game with a knee injury, his owners immediately consulted their league’s free-agent list to see if Jaylen Samuels was available. Damien Williams and LeSean McCoy were both uncertain for this week, and many Fantasy players put in waiver claims for Darwin Thompson, who was cut early in the season […]
Scott Engel 5 years agoThe Resurrected 49ers Are Filling Fantasy Needs
Last year, the San Francisco 49ers offense didn’t offer us much in terms of fantasy production. Jimmy Garoppolo and Jerick McKinnon, projected to be the team’s most relevant players, had their seasons ruined by injuries. Marquise Goodwin was a disappointment who ended up on the free-agent list. But this season’s 49ers are a different team […]
Scott Engel 5 years agoThe King's Week 3 Buy and Sell Guide
The Fantasy Football trade market is certainly heating up in Week 3, as injuries have created some true areas of need on many rosters. As soon as it was announced that Drew Brees was going to miss a significant amount of time, aggressive fantasy owners who had two quality starter types at QB reached out […]
Scott Engel 5 years agoThe King's Week Three Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)
Welcome back, RotoBallers! Below you will find my Week Three fantasy football lineup rankings. The ranks are available in PPR, Half PPR and Standard formats. They will be updated as needed, so make sure to check back for the latest versions, especially on the weekends. Skill Position analysis versus the FantasyPros industry Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) […]
Scott Engel PREMIUM 5 years agoPreston Williams (WR, MIA) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ team PPR leagues OWNED IN: 2% owned ANALYSIS:Most people will scoff or just outright bust a gut laughing at the simple mention of picking up any Miami Dolphin right now. But this undrafted free agent might actually turn out to be their best pass-catcher. With the team constantly playing from behind, […]
Scott Engel 5 years agoThe King's Week 2 Lineup Spotlight - Key Starters and Tough Calls
Welcome to Week 2, RotoBallers! Below you will find some of my spotlight plays and tough lineup decisions for Week 2 of the fantasy football season. These are based off my Premium Weekly Lineup rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller's NFL Premium Pass. Enter promo code KING at checkout for a 10% discount and […]
Scott Engel 5 years agoThe King's Week 2 Buy and Sell Guide
It is very early in the 2019 fantasy football season, but many owners will be reactionary and panic after just one week of action and results. You can take advantage by trying to buy low on guys that are much likely to bounce back quickly and deliver better results in the longer term, or through […]
Scott Engel 5 years agoThe King's Week Two Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)
Welcome back, RotoBallers! Below you will find my Week Two fantasy football lineup rankings. The ranks are available in PPR, Half PPR and Standard formats. They will be updated as needed, so make sure to check back for the latest versions, especially on the weekends. Skill Position analysis versus the FantasyPros industry Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) […]
Scott Engel PREMIUM 5 years agoRookie Receiver Breakouts from Week 1: Trust or Bust?
Rookie wide receivers are generally hard to trust in fantasy football. Last year’s class, for example, did not produce any regular fantasy starters, although players such as Calvin Ridley, D.J. Moore, Dante Pettis, Christian Kirk and Michael Gallup all showed some promise. Ridley was the best of the bunch with 64 catches for 821 yards […]
Scott Engel 5 years agoThe King's Week 1 Lineup Spotlight - Key Starters and Tough Calls
Welcome to Week 1, RotoBallers! Below you will find some of my spotlight plays and tough lineup decisions for Week 1 of the fantasy football season. These are based off my Premium Weekly Lineup rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller Seasonal Premium Fantasy Football Package. Enter promo code KING at checkout and get access […]
Scott Engel 5 years agoFantasy Injury Exam Room - Week 1 Outlooks: Amari Cooper, Stefon Diggs, More
In our weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive weekly look into major injuries and their fantasy football implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury scouting report. It’s an unrivaled combination of medical and […]
Scott Engel 5 years agoThe King's Week One Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)
Welcome back, RotoBallers! The NFL season is finally here, and below you will find my Week One fantasy football lineup rankings. The ranks are available in PPR, Half PPR and Standard formats. They will be updated as needed, so make sure to check back for the latest versions, especially on the weekends. Skill Position analysis […]
Scott Engel PREMIUM 5 years agoFantasy Meets Reality: Big League Impact Drafting
In late August at Citi Field, for the fifth time I witnessed a scene that demonstrated the unique power of fantasy sports to affect so many lives in positive ways. Through Big League Impact, the charitable organization founded by Adam Wainright in 2013, a room full of New York Mets fan drafted in fantasy football […]
Scott Engel 5 years agoFantasy Injury Exam Room - Julio Jones is Fine, Amari Cooper Isn't
In our weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive preseason look into major injuries and their fantasy football implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury breakdown. It’s an unrivaled combination of medical and fantasy […]
Scott Engel 5 years agoFFPC ADP Report: Chris Carson, Chris Godwin Climbing up the Board
As we announced earlier, RotoBaller is partnering with the FFPC to help bring their industry-leading games to all of our loyal RotoBaller readers. We'll be discussing the FFPC's awesome selection of games, and strategy and advice for those games, here at RotoBaller, on Twitter, and on SiriusXM throughout the Summer. As we get into the final big draft […]
Scott Engel 5 years agoThe King's Best Ball Targets and Avoids
There are still a lot of opportunities for Best Ball drafting, and it’s better to get in one now as we are closer to the regular season and we have a lot more information. Here are the latest views on some guys to target and avoid if you’re going to dive into the dangerous but […]
Scott Engel 5 years agoRemembering Andrew Luck: A Fantasy Football Eulogy
We are gathered here today, thankfully, not to say goodbye to a man, but only his fantasy football persona. We hope Andrew Luck lives a long and joyful life in his post-NFL playing career and wish him the best. At the same time, we as a community mourn the loss of his statistical contributions, especially […]
Scott Engel 5 years agoFleaflicker Mock Draft - Strategy from the #1 Spot
One of the great features on FleaFlicker is the instant ability to dive right into a mock draft. Pick your league size and scoring system and you are immediately thrown into the draft room. You are randomly assigned a draft spot and the whole process moves very quickly, I am going to be mocking from […]
Scott Engel 5 years agoFantasy Injury Exam Room - Andrew Luck Update, Sony Michel Outlook
In our weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive preseason look into major injuries and their fantasy football implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury breakdown. It’s an unrivaled combination of medical and fantasy […]
Scott Engel 5 years agoRunning Back PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football Drafts
If you have one of the top-three picks in a draft this season, consider yourself very fortunate. Those are enviable spots, where you get the unique opportunity to select one of the three very best superstar running backs. Once those guys are off the board, you progressively start to deal with more and more question […]
Scott Engel 5 years agoFFPC ADP Report: Stock Rising and Falling on Preseason Newsmakers
As we announced, RotoBaller is partnering with the FFPC to help bring their industry-leading games to all of our loyal RotoBaller readers. We'll be discussing the FFPC's awesome selection of games, and strategy and advice for those games, here at RotoBaller, on Twitter, and on SiriusXM throughout the Summer. How should you react to some of the latest […]
Scott Engel 5 years agoNASCAR Prop Picks for Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race - Monkey Knife Fight
Good morning RotoBallers! In case you haven't heard, Monkey Knife Fight now features NASCAR! Here are our recommendations to get started for the night race at Bristol on Saturday. The checkered flag drops for the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at 7:30 pm ET. Editor's Note: Our friends at Monkey Knife Fight have released […]
Scott Engel 5 years agoFantasy Injury Exam Room - Derrick Henry, Chris Carson, Carson Wentz
In our weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive preseason look into major injuries and their Fantasy Football implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury breakdown. It’s an unrivaled combination of medical and fantasy […]
Scott Engel 5 years agoThe King Answers 10 Burning Fantasy Football Questions
These are the questions that have been driving you crazy lately. Fantasy football is so challenging, because there are so many elements of unpredictability involved. We want to try to be correct about those matters that seem to have no solid answers. The ups and downs, shocks and surprises always keep us coming back for […]
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