Bold Predictions for 2018 Fantasy Football - Craig Rondinone

Fantasy football pundits and prognosticators love making predictions as much as Rachael Ray loves making dinner. I love making both, but this column is about my predictions, not my pasta. I have no crystal ball or portal to the future to help make these predictions, nor can I speak to the dead like Tyler Henry […]

Stop That Hype Train! Jimmy Garoppolo

Is there a quarterback not named Deshaun Watson that fantasy football players are in love with more leading into the 2018 NFL season than Jimmy Garoppolo? What’s not to love?  The guy learned from Tom Brady for several seasons in New England, then was traded to San Francisco during the middle of last year and […]

Thursday Night Football Matchups Analysis - Week 1

The wait is over ladies and gentlemen! Week 1 of the regular season is finally here and fantasy owners alike are anxious to see how their teams will develop. With all of the nerves and excitement, it's easy to forget how big of a role matchups play in deciding each players' fantasy fortunes. Thankfully, Rotoballer […]

Deshaun Watson Healthy And Poised For Strong Week 1

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is back after a knee injury cost him the second half of his rookie season and looks to get his 2018 campaign off to a good start against the New England Patriots on Sunday. Last year, Watson threw for 301 yards, two touchdowns, and a pair of interceptions against the […]

Matthew Stafford Looking To Start Strong On Monday

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has thrown for over 4,000 yards in each of the last seven seasons. He will begin the journey to make it eight straight on Monday against the New York Jets. Stafford has five of his six top targeted receivers returning from last year against a Jets defense that allowed 30 […]

Blake Bortles Set For Strong Start To Season

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles has had his share of struggles over the course of the preseason, but he's set to have a strong start to his 2018 campaign on Sunday when the Jaguars visit the New York Giants. The Giants allowed more fantasy points to quarterbacks than any other defense during the 2017 season. […]

Ryan Tannehill an Underwhelming Option in Week 1

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill is healthy and ready to go for a Week 1 tilt at home against the Titans. The Titans were a sub par pass defense last season, allowing the eighth most passing yards and passing touchdowns last season and also ranked 24th in DVOA. The Titans rectified their woes through the […]

Connor Cook Visits With Panthers

Free-agent quarterback Connor Cook, who was cut by the Raiders last weekend, visited with the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday, according to a league source. The Panthers only have Taylor Heinicke backing up Cam Newton, so it may make some sense to add Cook to the roster.

Alex Smith Looking to Get The Redskins Off To A Fast Start in 2018

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith will aim to change the recent fortunes of the team in season openers against the Arizona Cardinals. The Redskins have started each of the last five seasons with losses, having been outscored 135-66 in those games. Smith has been very good in openers, winning seven of 11 games overall, including […]

Andrew Luck Draws Unfavorable Week 1 Matchup

Fantasy owners who drafted Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck should be careful not to set their expectations too high when the team faces off against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Although Luck is likely to have to throw a great deal to keep the Colts in the game, his preseason depth of target of […]

Anthony Castonzo Limited Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts left tackle Anthony Castonzo (hamstring) was limited at the start of practice on Wednesday, and he remains day-to-day. Head coach Frank Reich is hopeful that Castonzo will be ready for Week 1 against the Bengals, but the team has a plan in place in case he can't go. “It’s definitely a barrier,” Reich […]

Tyrod Taylor A QB2 In Week 1

Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor will make his first regular season start for his new team this Sunday when he takes the field against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The arrival of Taylor in Cleveland gives hope to an offense that has struggled to score points in the past few seasons. Pittsburgh, however, is no pushover against […]

Dak Prescott Could Disappoint in Week 1

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is not a highly recommended fantasy option in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. He is currently ranked somewhere in the lower half of the QB2 tier for the first week. His rushing could provide a decent floor, but with the Cowboys playing as underdogs on the road, he likely […]

Nick Foles A Jekyll And Hyde QB

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles can often be an all-or-nothing quarterback. In 51 games in which he's thrown a pass (including the playoffs), Foles has had a passer rating of 100 or higher 22 times, including four times in the playoffs. However, he's also had a passer rating of lower than 80 in 17 of […]

Jaguars Have High Expectations For Blake Bortles

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone said he wants "zero turnovers" from quarterback Blake Bortles in 2018. While that's obviously unrealistic, Bortles didn't have a single turnover in three playoff games last year and also finished the season with a career-low 13 interceptions. During the preseason, Bortles had three picks and a 67.3 completion rate. […]

Anthony Castonzo Won't Practice Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts left tackle Anthony Castonzo (hamstring) will not practice on Wednesday, and his status for Week 1 against the Bengals is to be determined, according to head coach Frank Reich. Castonzo has the most important job on the team's offensive line, and that is to protect quarterback Andrew Luck. Not having him in the […]

Kirk Cousins Should Be Top-10 QB In Week 1

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will be looking to prove himself in the Week 1 matchup with the San Francisco 49ers. Cousins has been a consistent fantasy performer over the past three seasons, and now he is at the helm of the best offense he has ever played with. The 49ers allowed the 12th most […]

Prep For The Playoffs Now! Drafting QB Based on Playoff Opponents

While playing the same quarterback at the end of the season that you draft at the beginning is not guaranteed, there may be some leagues in which it is a must. Whether it be a best ball league (acceptable) or a league which limits roster moves (unacceptable!), if you need to find a quarterback in […]

Three Overvalued Quarterbacks - Potential ADP Busts

Quarterback is one of the most predictable and deepest positions in fantasy, so it is not a spot where you want to take risks. Sure, you could draft Aaron Rodgers early, or you could wait and get Philip Rivers really late. There are many ways to play the quarterback position, and the only thing that […]

Fantasy Bomb - TE Start/Sit Advice (Week 1)

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) give their start/sit recommendations at the tight end position for Week 1 of the fantasy football season. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning […]

Fantasy Bomb - QB Start/Sit Advice (Week 1)

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) give their start/sit recommendations at the quarterback position for Week 1 of the fantasy football season. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between […]

Case Keenum Offering Intriguing Upside in Week 1

The once imposing Legion of Boom is now merely a legion. Free safety Earl Thomas is still holding out for a new contract and isn't likely to play in Week 1 "until something changes," per Ian Rapoport, leaving some major question marks around this already Richard Sherman-less Seattle secondary which allowed 224.5 passing yards per […]

College Football DFS - Optimal DraftKings Picks for Week 2 CFB

Week One was quite a rush, and DraftKings have given us a slate that could deliver even more thrilling and tilting experiences for Week Two. There's a 15 game Main slate, beginning at Noon Saturday, with the latest games on the slate kicking off at 3:30 ET. Before I jump into picks, it's imperative that […]

Jets Visited With Connor Cook

The New York Jets had a visit with free-agent quarterback Connor Cook on Tuesday, according to a source. However, the team ended up signing Webb to their practice squad. Cook was cut by the Raiders over the weekend and should wind up on another team's roster before long.

Mitch Trubisky Has Plenty To Prove In Week 1

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky will finally give fantasy owners a glimpse of the Bears revamped offense when they take on the Packers Sunday night in Week 1. Head coach Matt Nagy has decided to still almost all of his starters for the entire preseason and Trubisky still lacks game experience. Trubisky scored nine total […]

Cam Newton Has Great Opportunity This Week

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has a great opportunity to play the Dallas Cowboys in his season opener on Sunday. Last season the Cowboys ranked 15th, allowing 16.3 points to opposing quarterbacks. The Panthers should have an opportunity at home to expose the lack of a pass rush that the Cowboys have. Given the dual […]

Eli Manning To Face Stout Jaguars Defense Week 1

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning will have his hands full to open the season when the Giants host the Jaguars. Manning is looking to bounce back from a disappointing season in 2017 and will have a tough test right out of the gate. The Jaguars defense last season allowed the fewest fantasy points to […]

Matt Ryan Could Have Tough Outing Thursday

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan could be in for a tough day against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday. Last season the Eagles ranked 22nd, allowing an average of 15.86 fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks. Last season, in the playoffs Ryan threw for 210 yards and a touchdown when facing the Eagles. Defensively the Eagles have […]

Tom Brady Looks To Shred Texans Again In Week 1

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will take the field to begin his 19th season Sunday against the Texans. Brady absolutely shredded the Texans in Week 3 of last season, completing 25-of-35 passes for 378 yards and five touchdowns. The Texans also allowed 30 touchdowns and the second most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks in […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Has Difficult Week 1 Matchup

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo could struggle on Sunday against a Vikings defense that allowed just 11.7 fantasy points per game to the quarterback position last season. The San Francisco signal-caller went undefeated as a starter in 2017, but only scored 20-plus fantasy points in one of five matchups. Even though Garoppolo's 2018 outlook […]