Wide Receivers to Target in Drafts - The Operating Room Ep. 42

Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and DLF Football Senior Writer Peter Howard (@pahowdy) discuss wide receivers to target in 2021 fantasy football drafts. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, Saturdays from 8-10 AM, and Sundays from 7-9 PM. You can also find new […]

Coaching Matters: 2021 Atlanta Falcons Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]

Tom Brady Looking To Build Off Stellar First Season In Tampa

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady couldn't have had a better first season in Tampa, which culminated in winning yet another Super Bowl. The soon-to-be 44-year-old QB will be back for another run with this very talented squad and his chances of putting up solid numbers once again remain decent given he has shown no […]

Blaine Gabbert Will Need To Earn Backup Role

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Blaine Gabbert will need to earn the backup QB role in training camp this upcoming offseason. The veteran is coming off his first season in Tampa with 143 yards and two touchdowns in four games played. Despite re-signing the QB to a one-year deal, Tampa boasts veteran Ryan Griffin and drafted […]

FSGA Industry Experts Draft - Central Conference: What We Learned

This month, the Fantasy Sports and Gaming Association (FSGA) kicked off the 2021 fantasy football season with their expert drafts. I teamed up with RotoBaller’s Anthony Aniano to draft against 13 other top analysts in the industry in the FSGA's Central Conference. Running a team with another person isn’t always ideal, as I have often […]

Jared Goff Has Plenty To Prove

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is ready to turn the page on his career when camp opens in Detroit. Goff's star has dimmed over the past few seasons, going from franchise-quarterback for a Super Bowl team on the Rams to reclamation project for a transitioning Lions team. Goff's production has been on the decline since […]

Kirk Cousins Gets Mixed Reviews In Poll

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins was not ranked in the top-10 among passers in a recent poll among 50 NFL executives. Cousins can be a polarizing topic, a player who passed for a career-high 35 touchdowns in 2020 but led his team to a frustrating 7-9 record. One NFL executive praised Cousins by saying, "He's […]

Ben Roethlisberger Focused On Getting In Better Shape

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been focused on getting in better shape this offseason. The veteran quarterback struggled in 2020 and the Pittsburgh offense struggled along with him. Roethlisberger's surgically repaired right elbow is reportedly stronger this year, which should allow him to push the ball down the field more after he averaged a […]

Andy Dalton Will Open Camp As Starter

Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton will head into training camp as the starter; but for how long? Head coach Matt Nagy has told multiple media outlets that the veteran passer is the unquestioned starter while rookie Justin Fields gets his NFL feet under him. But fantasy teams will be monitoring this situation closely, as Fields […]

All Eyes Will Be On Justin Fields When Camp Opens

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields will open up training camp as the backup behind veteran Andy Dalton. But all eyes will be on the rookie from Ohio State and the question of whether he will start won't be a matter of 'if' but 'when'. The Bears coaching staff remain intent on bringing Fields along slowly […]

Jalen Hurts Could Be Stuck In The Pocket More Often

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts could end up throwing from the pocket more often in the upcoming season than he did in his rookie year. Last year, Hurts completed only 52 percent of his pass attempts but ran 63 times for 354 yards and three touchdowns. With new head coach Nick Sirianni coming from an […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Predicts Explosive Washington Offense

In an interview with NBC Sports Washington, Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick had high praise for his new team and offensive coordinator Scott Turner. He said, "The biggest thing with his offense, is we're able to spread the ball around to everybody and get everybody involved. It's going to be a tough offense to defend […]

Garrett Gilbert The Backup In Dallas "Right Now"

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Garrett Gilbert is the early favorite to win backup duties behind starter Dak Prescott for the 2021 season. Gilbert started in Week 9 last season and did a decent job, completing 21-of-38 passes for 243 yards, a touchdown, and one interception. According to Cowboys beat writer Jon Machota, the 30-year-old Gilbert will […]

Dak Prescott Early Favorite For Comeback Player Of The Year

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (ankle) is the early favorite for the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year Award. Prescott suffered a compound fracture and dislocated his right ankle in a game against the New York Giants in October and was out for the season after that. A recent report stated that Prescott attempted to […]

Coaching Matters: 2021 New Orleans Saints Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]

Dynasty Tiered Rankings and Analysis - Quarterback

In dynasty leagues, hitching your wagon to the right gunslinger is crucial. Unlike the turbulence at running back and unpredictability at wide receiver or tight end, quarterbacks can be consistent point-getters for years to come without the need for turnover. The biggest question is how to weigh youth versus experience. That's what we aim to […]

Late-Round QBs That Could Be League Winners

A lot of people take a laissez-faire approach to quarterbacks in fantasy. They'll wait until some predetermined round where they want to get their first QB and then they'll just take whoever is left then. And, I mean, hey -- that's fine. You could win a league that way. But if you manage to make […]

Coaching Matters: 2021 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]

Jarrett Stidham Projected To Make Final Roster

NBC Sports Boston's Tom E. Curran predicts that New England Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham will perform well enough in training camp with second-team repetitions to make the final 53-man roster. Cam Newton won't be in New England for the long haul, so Stidham represents an eventual backup to Mac Jones that has been in the […]

Ryan Griffin Must Beat Out Blaine Gabbert

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Griffin has been with the team since 2015, serving primarily as the third-string quarterback. But Tom Brady is now under contract for two more years and the team selected Kyle Trask in the second round of this year's draft. Griffin will have to beat out Blaine Gabbert, who has significantly […]

Trevor Siemian Could Stick Around

New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian could sneak his way onto the roster behind Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill this summer. The 29-year-old has 13 career wins, and head coach Sean Payton has talked Siemian up a few times this offseason. Siemian isn't likely to push Winston or Hill for the starting job, but he […]

Patrick Mahomes Says He's Fully Healthy

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (toe), who had toe surgery in the offseason, said that he's fully healthy with training camp approaching. "The toe's feeling great," Mahomes said. "I'm out here playing golf, being able to walk around the course. I've been running, cutting, jumping, throwing, doing it all. So I'm just excited to […]

ADP Arbitrage - Quarterback Draft Bargains

Let's finish up this series with a look at the all-important quarterback position. When you're done, you should look back at running back, wide receiver, and tight end ADP comps as well. While ADP is very informative and can help you be informed about where you should start worrying about potentially missing out on a player, […]

Endgame Primer: Drafting For Playoff Strength Of Schedule

You cruise to the best record in your league, only to get bumped off by that rival who barely snuck into the playoffs. It’s one of the sheer joys of fantasy football -- for your opponent anyway. Now is the time to take steps to prevent such heartache, or better yet, position yourself to be […]

Nick Foles Is Expendable

Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles is experienced and capable, but he is, after all, the No. 3 signal-caller behind Andy Dalton and rookie first-rounder Justin Fields, so he is expendable heading into the 2021 season. There's a possibility that he could play elsewhere this year, but the Bears are unlikely to simply release him. He'll […]

Draft Strategies for Fantasy Football in 2021

Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and CBS Fantasy's Chris Towers (@CTowersCBS) break down how to approach fantasy football drafts in 2021. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, Saturdays from 8-10 AM, and Sundays from 7-9 PM. You can also find new weekly shows on YouTube, Spreaker, Spotify, iTunes, and […]

Coaching Matters: 2021 Carolina Panthers Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]

No Players Opting Out Of The 2021 Season

No NFL players are believed to have opted out of the 2021 season, according to a source. The deadline to inform teams was last Friday, and no such transactions were submitted for Tuesday's personnel notice after the holiday weekend. A vast majority of NFL players and staff have already gotten their COVID-19 vaccines, which has […]

Patriots Sign First-Rounder Mac Jones

The New England Patriots signed first-round quarterback Mac Jones to his four-year, $15.6 million rookie deal on Tuesday. Like with all first-round picks, Jones' contract will include a fifth-year option. The former Alabama star impressed the coaching staff during offseason practices in the spring and even looked better than Cam Newton some days. The Patriots […]

Tyrod Taylor Ready To Contribute In Houston

Houston Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor is ready to contribute in his first season in Houston after spending the last two seasons backing up Philip Rivers and Justin Herbert in Los Angeles. Taylor has plenty of experience, winning a Super Bowl as a backup with Baltimore in 20212 and playing in 43 games for the Buffalo […]