Nate Sudfeld Throws for Just 72 Yards on Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nate Sudfeld didn't do much on Thursday, completing 11-of-21 passes for 72 scoreless yards. He added a rush for a three yard gain. Sudfeld will make the team at the bottom of the quarterback depth chart, but he hasn't done much to inspire confidence in him if he is eventually forced to […]

Nick Foles Struggles on Thursday Night

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles struggled on Thursday night, completing only 13 passes in 17 attempts for 127 scoreless yards. He threw two interceptions, fumbled, and caused a safety. It was an ugly performance for Foles and definitely a cause for concern for the Eagles if Carson Wentz (knee) isn't ready for Week 1.

Josh Rosen Returns To Practice

Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Josh Rosen (Hand) returned to practice today after sustaining a hand injury on Monday. The injury is not serious, and Rosen expects to play this Sunday against the Cowboys. For the season, Rosen should be considered the backup quarterback to veteran Sam Bradford and should have little value. However, with quarterback […]

Derek Carr Will Play Into Second Quarter Versus Packers

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr will see the most playing time thus far in the preseason. Carr didn't suit up for last week's game versus the Rams, but will now play into the second quarter against the Packers on Friday, which is the team's third preseason game. Carr has only four passing attempts so far […]

Tyrod Taylor Injures Left Hand In Win

Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor (hand) suffered what the organization called a left hand injury in the preseason game Thursday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Many in the Twitterverse speculated Taylor suffered a broken arm, but for now it doesn't sound as dire. If Taylor needs to miss time then it is Baker Mayfield who will […]

Jaguars Expect More Growth From Blake Bortles

To say that Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles has had his share of struggles through four NFL seasons would be an understatement, but Jacksonville's front office has been encouraged by Bortles's growth over the course of this offseason and expect him to show continued improvement in 2018. Bortles is coming off a season where he […]

"No Doubt" Zack Martin Will Be Ready for Week 1

Dallas Cowboys right guard Zack Martin (knee) said there is "no doubt" he will play in the Week 1 game. Martin is dealing with a hyperextended knee and a bone bruise he suffered during the second preseason game. With the Cowboys offensive line dropping like flies heading up to Week 1, Martin's presence is key […]

Ben Roethlisberger To Play Saturday

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will make his preseason debut on Saturday against the Tennessee Titans. Roethlisberger, going into his 15th NFL season, has yet to take a preseason snap. Head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters on Thursday that he intends to play all of his starters who are healthy in the third preseason game. […]

Josh Rosen Misses Practice With Injury

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (hand) missed Wednesday's practice with an injury. It is expected to be small, and he is currently listed as day-to-day. Head coach Steve Wilks still believes that Rosen will play this weekend against the Cowboys; however, the team will likely take precautions to make sure he doesn't aggravate the injury […]

Travis Frederick Could Miss Several Weeks

Dallas Cowboys center Travis Frederick has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and it could reportedly cost him "multiple weeks of the season." Frederick was originally thought to be dealing with stingers, but it turns out he also has a rare autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness. It is treatable, but there is no timetable for […]

Lamar Jackson Looking To Take Less Hits

In an interview Wednesday, Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg expressed concerns about his rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson taking too many hits in the pocket. Jackson has rushed for a total of 72 yards this preseason, but has not shown too well in the pocket despite the Ravens offensive line finally being back at full […]

King's Classic - Industry Expert Drafts Analysis

This weekend saw the fantasy football world converge on the football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, for the inaugural King’s Classic. Thanks to Bob Lung and Brad Evans (among many others), we had 24 sites represented between two divisions -- Brown and Blanda, named for the first two players taken in the first ever […]

NFL Preseason Week 2 Review - Fantasy Impact

As teams have now played two exhibition games, things are starting to get more clear. You'll hear a lot of overreaction from other sites, but we're here to tell you what really matters this early in the exhibition season. There are two things that really matter this early in the preseason: injuries and player roles. […]

49ers Starters to Play Entire First Half

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, expects his starters to play the entire first half on Saturday against the Indianapolis Colts, according to 49ers reporter Joe Fann. Jimmy Garoppolo, Marquise Goodwin, and Pierre Garçon are the three main offensive players to keep an eye on, especially with several other starters sitting out due to […]

T.J. Lang Considers Himself Day-To-Day

Detroit Lions right guard T.J. Lang considers himself "day-to-day" and states that his absence during the last few weeks of practice are precautionary. Lang has been sidelined with an unknown injury, but he believes that if it was the regular season, it would be business as usual. In his absence, the Lions' offensive line has […]

Tyrod Taylor To Play Into Second Half Thursday

Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor will ramp up his playing time in his team's third preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Taylor and the Cleveland first-team offense will play into the third quarter in what can be considered as the regular season dress rehearsal. Cleveland's offense has looked solid under Taylor this preseason but Thursday […]

Baker Mayfield To Enter In Third Quarter Thursday

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is expected to enter Thursday's preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles in the third quarter. With the starters scheduled to play more in the upcoming dress rehearsal game, Mayfield will not see as much playing time as he has in the first two preseason contests. When he does enter the […]

AJ McCarron Returns to Practice

Buffalo Bills quarterback AJ McCarron (collarbone) returned to practice in limited form on Wednesday. What was thought to be a far more serious injury is perhaps not as bad as it seems. A previous report from the Buffalo News had reported that McCarron had received a hairline fracture to his collarbone on a hit he took […]

Mike Iupati Greatly Improves O-Line

Arizona Cardinals left guard Mike Iupati is back in the team and making huge contributions so far this preseason. After suffering a triceps injury that kept him out for the entire 2017 season, Iupati is back and earning the praise of several of his teammates for how well he has been playing. Iupati is definitely […]

Fantasy Bomb - Buyer Beware! Overvalued Draft Targets

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus and writer Chris Mangano list their least favorite draft day targets based on current ADP and discuss the Washington RB situation now that Adrian Peterson is joining the mix. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at RTSports. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM […]

Nick Foles Will Play "About a Half" on Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles will play "about a half" in Thursday's preseason game according to coach Doug Pederson. Foles was forced to leave the second preseason game because of a shoulder injury, but he recovered quickly and will be in there to face the Cleveland Browns in the regular season dress rehearsal. If Carson […]

Mike Glennon Still Out Injured

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Mike Glennon (forearm) is still nursing the same injury that kept him out of the team's second preseason game. Although he is making progress, his availability for this weekend's game against the Cowboys is still up in the air. Glennon projects to be the third quarterback on the depth chart, making his […]

Sam Bradford Comfortable In Offense

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Sam Bradford has stated that he has been given a large degree of control over play-calling under offensive coordinator Mike McCoy. McCoy has previously worked with quarterbacks Philip Rivers and Peyton Manning, giving them the freedom to change in and out of plays and put up big numbers in the process. This […]

Aaron Rodgers May Sit Out Remainder of Preseason

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers may not see any additional playing time in Green Bay’s two remaining preseason games. Rodgers spent Monday working with the scout team. This is usually a sign that he will not see the field in the upcoming preseason game. Rodgers is not injured. Green Bay simply doesn’t want to […]

Lamar Jackson Has A Quiet Preseason Showing

Baltimore Ravens rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson had a quiet showing on Monday night against the Colts. The quarterback got off to a slow start, but flashed some elusiveness in avoiding Indianapolis' pass-rush on his first drive of the game. Jackson said after the game that he has not performed as well as he has hoped […]

Joe Flacco Looks To Be In Mid-Season Form

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco continued his strong preseason showing on Monday night against the Colts. The veteran completed seven of his nine passes, including a touchdown strike to newly acquired wide receiver John Brown. Flacco has performed well in both of his preseason appearances, throwing for touchdowns in both. It is possible that Flacco […]

Fantasy Football Pop Quiz - AFC East

I was not ready to come back to fantasy football. I suspected that to be the case when I started using Sundays to walk my recently rescued dog around the park, or hitting the grocery store in the morning. I had a strong feeling I wasn't ready when we enjoyed the World Cup and baseball […]

Five Mid-Round Must Have Players

With just two weeks left in preseason, the NFL regular season is right around the corner. That means fantasy drafts are ramping up everywhere. In every draft, I have players that I consider "must-haves," players I will reach a round or two early on to secure them on my roster. Here are five of my […]

Beginner's Guide to Roster Construction

One of the most commonly used pieces of jargon in fantasy football analysis is roster construction. It is almost always used at the tail-end of a debate to reconcile two seemingly irreconcilable positions. Usually something along the lines of, “Well, I guess this really comes down to roster construction and how you want to build […]

Full Steam Ahead For Tyrod Taylor As No. 1 QB

Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor appears to be hurtling toward making the start in the regular season opener, and he might be under center for the long haul. "Why? I will tell you the reason why: We are learning a new system, and I think Tyrod needs every rep he can get with the ones." […]