Sony Michel Much Improved In The Passing Game

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel has become much more effective in the passing game, per the team's running backs coach Ivan Fears. Fears noted that "[the] whole key [is] to make it so we’re interchangeable... [other teams] got to worry about Sony catching the ball as well as running the ball." Last season […]

The 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 […]

Around the NFL Pop Quiz: AFC West

The average NFL career is 3.3 years. This isn't every guy on the training camp type misleading analysis, this is for the guys who make the opening day roster, though as Terry Crews reminded the cast of "Ask Me Another" on a recent episode, sometimes it takes a guy (like Crews) seven real years to […]

Analyzing Value in the 2019 Rookie RB Class (Part 2)

This article will serve as a deep-dive into the current state of the 2019 rookie running back class and determine which players are potential “value” draft picks in accordance with their average draft position. It may seem like an obvious topic to research in fantasy football, but there are plenty of examples of first-year running […]

Draft Strategy: Who You Want vs. Who You Can Live With

I'm a firm believer that the best part of fantasy football is the preparation leading up to draft day. Sure, the season is fun too if your team is good, but we all know what the other end of that spectrum looks like. I've always enjoyed the anticipation--reading articles and listening to podcasts, conducting mock […]

Josh Jacobs Ready To Capitalize In Starting Role

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs received a vote of confidence by the team when veteran Doug Martin was released over the weekend. Deandre Washington will now be Jacobs’ primary backup, with Jalen Richard getting repetitions in the passing game. Neither of these backs are a threat to take away significant playing time from the […]

Is Duke Johnson Ready for the Big Time?

The fantasy football community was sent into a tailspin over the weekend with two major pieces of news. Of course, we have all heard about the Andrew Luck retirement and its ramifications. But Texans RB Lamar Miller was lost for the 2019 season due to a torn ACL. With many drafts already come and gone, […]

Gus Edwards (RB, BAL) - 2019 Fantasy Football Sleeper

In 2019, the expectations are high for the Baltimore Ravens as they finished 2018 with 2,441 rushing yards, which was good for second in the league. Averaged out, this came to just over 150 rushing yards per game. This is very impressive considering the backfield seemed to be in constant flux, and Lamar Jackson did […]

Fantasy Bomb Pod - Late-Round RB Draft Targets

Pierre Camus and Chris Mangano identify running backs to target in the late rounds of fantasy football drafts. These players are worth your last pick based on breakout potential and upside if the opportunity comes. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes […]

FanDuel, DraftKings CFB DFS Picks: Daily Fantasy College Football Advice for 8/29/19

The college football gods teased us with a two-game slate last weekend, but things really open up tonight with a six-game slate full of unknowns. FanDuel and DraftKings have a different set of games, and their pricing is drastically different. It creates two entirely different slates, depending on what site you play on. Without one […]

Jeffery Wilson's Stock On The Rise

In light of the setback suffered by San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon (knee), Jeffery Wilson has a legitimate shot to make the team. Wilson has been the Niners preseason workhorse, handling 21 carries for 78 yards and three touchdowns. The undrafted second-year player was on the bubble prior to McKinnon’s injury, but it seems […]

Kaleb McGary To Play In Finale

Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Kaleb McGary (heart) will play in the preseason finale Thursday. McGary has not played this preseason after recovering from a cardiac-ablation procedure. McGary, who could start at right tackle, is a good run blocker. Running back Devonta Freeman, an RB2 in fantasy, would benefit from the run blocker's presence on the […]

Jordan Wilkins Could Miss Regular Season Time

Indianapolis Colts running back Jordan Wilkins (ribs) is currently considered as week-to-week with a rib injury. Unfortunately for him, and his fantasy owners, his injury could extend into the regular season. Wilkins is fighting for the third running back spot behind Marlon Mack and Nyheim Hines. He's not going to be starting for you unless […]

Damien Harris Returns To Practice

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (undisclosed) returned to practice Tuesday after missing two practices with an undisclosed injury suffered in Saturday's preseason game. Harris combined for 103 yards from scrimmage on 14 touches in the second preseason game and flashed power, vision and soft hands. Harris doesn't have a clear path to much […]

Kareem Hunt Not Allowed At Facility

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt's petition was denied by the NFL to remain with the team during his eight-game suspension for violating the personal-conduct policy, according to league spokesman Brian McCarthy. The Browns will have to abide by terms of the policy, and Hunt will attend counseling and workout sessions on his own. Hunt […]

James White Poised To Have Big Role In Passing Game

New England Patriots running back James White is part of a solid backfield. While fellow running back Sony Michel was utilized more in the rushing game, White was the bigger threat catching the ball in 2018. White put up modest rushing numbers a year ago, but it was his receiving stats that have fantasy players […]

Jerick McKinnon Suffers Another Setback

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said "yesterday was not encouraging" as far as running back Jerick McKinnon's (knee) return to practice. This latest setback almost assures that McKinnon won't be ready for Week 1, and he could be placed on Injured Reserve. McKinnon tore his ACL and missed all of last season. He's […]

Melvin Gordon To End Holdout Soon?

ESPN Los Angeles' Eric D. Williams expects that running back Melvin Gordon will end his holdout in time to be on the Week 1 roster. That doesn't necessarily mean that Gordon will be up to speed to carry a full load in the regular season opener against the Colts, but it would be excellent news […]

Stop That Hype Train! Kareem Hunt

Kareem Hunt's 2018 season was abruptly cut short when the Kansas City Chiefs released him in November after a video surfaced showing him knocking over and kicking a woman in a Cleveland hotel. Then, in February, the Cleveland Browns signed Hunt to a one-year deal before the NFL finished their investigation into the matter. Browns […]

Justin Carter's Bold Predictions - 2019 Fantasy Football

It's bold prediction SZN and I am ready! This is the space for going out on a limb and making predictions that you're only maybe 10 percent sure will happen, but 100 percent sure that you want to happen. This is where, last year, I confidently proclaimed Patrick Mahomes a top-five fantasy quarterback before, umm, […]

How to Avoid the "My Guys" Trap

Have you ever sat alone in a dark room and addressed your perception versus reality problem? The problem I’m referring to, naturally, is your love for certain fantasy players and lack of recognition for others. Have you mock drafted and paid attention to the guys with higher ranks that you just gloss over until your […]

Why Zero-RB Still Won't Work in 2019

Zero-RB is a popular strategy that is touted online by several fantasy analysts. The gist of it is basically avoiding the running back position completely throughout the first few rounds of the draft, or taking a first-round workhorse, and then targeting wide receivers and maybe a premium tight end early on. The strategy, if properly […]

Analyzing Value in the 2019 Rookie RB Class (Part 1)

Last year was a particularly great year for rookie rushers, and it served as a reminder for how important it is to get familiar with these backs. Let's analyze the 2019 rookie running back class by considering college statistics, training camp chatter, preseason usage, and projected roles heading into the season. If recent history tells […]

Shaking the “Sleeper” Myth and Using Your Late Picks Wisely

I’m an 80s baby, so, like most of my generation, The Princess Bride played a major role in my early pop-culture consciousness. While most people remember the hulking physique of Andre The Giant or the crowd-pleasing chant of Inigo Montoya (“Hello…”), one part that stuck with me was Inigo’s calm criticism of his boss’ use […]

Peyton Barber Quiet Throughout Preseason

Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber has not done much to impress throughout the preseason. Although he came into camp as the team's lead back, he is seemingly losing hold on the job, even though his biggest competition, Ronald Jones II has not done much to take it away from him. Barber rushed three times for […]

Dare Ogunbowale Has Shot To Be Third-Down Back

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Dare Ogunbowale could open the season as the team's third-down back. Peyton Barber and Ronald Jones II should have a near even split on early downs, but Jones has been unreliable in passing situations. Ogunbowale has, at times, looked like the team's best running back in the preseason and has […]

Kenyan Drake, Kenny Stills Could Be Dealt

The Miami Dolphins might consider shipping running back Kenyan Drake and wide receiver Kenny Stills to the Texans for pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney. It's just speculation right now, but Houston is in need of running back healthy after losing Lamar Miller (knee) for the year, and wide receiver Keke Coutee (ankle) might not be ready for […]

Jerick McKinnon Returns To Practice

San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon (knee) returned to practice for the first time in over two weeks. He had initially been sidelined after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection. McKinnon's return indicates that he should be able to avoid the Physically Unable to Perform list and be active for the 49ers Week 1 contest against […]

Lions Release Zach Zenner

The Detroit Lions released running back Zach Zenner on Tuesday. Kerryon Johnson, C.J. Anderson and rookie Ty Johnson are expected to be the top three on Detroit's depth chart heading into the season opener. The 27-year-old Zenner never saw consistent touches as a depth option in the backfield in his four seasons with the Lions. […]

Dare Ogunbowale Considered A Lock To Make 53-Man Roster

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Dare Ogunbowale is apparently safe from the upcoming roster cuts. With 129 yards on 25 carries during the preseason, the rookie attracted the praise of the coaching staff, earning first-team repetitions along the way. Ogunbowale has already moved ahead of veteran Andre Ellington on the depth chart and could take […]