Devin Singletary (RB, BUF) - 2019 Fantasy Football Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~140 Overall Current ADP: ~160 Buffalo's backfield is a mess. LeSean McCoy. Frank Gore. T.J. Yeldon. Devin Singletary. How will you ever figure out who'll be the best of them? Well, training camp can be a partial guide for us. Singletary has been getting reps with the first-team offense already, which suggests that he's […]
Jaylen Samuels (RB, PIT) - 2019 Fantasy Football Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~130 Overall Current ADP: ~140 This is probably the most obvious name on the list of handcuffs with standalone value. James Conner is a top pick in fantasy leagues. Jaylen Samuels' role isn't clearly defined just yet. The preseason will likely give us some greater insight into how the Steelers plan to […]
Mike Davis (RB, CHI) - 2019 Fantasy Football Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~210 Overall Current ADP: ~240 Too many fantasy players are overlooking or forgetting about free-agent acquisition Mike Davis. He is going to be more than just a backup to David Montgomery, as some are assuming. Davis performed well when pressed into action at times in Seattle last year and left the team […]
Latavius Murray (RB, NO) - 2019 Fantasy Football Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~90 Overall Current ADP: ~100 Former Vikings back Latavius Murray has taken Mark Ingram's role in what was the NFL's best running back committee over the past two years, when the Ingram and Alvin Kamara duo was an incredibly lethal duo in real life and fantasy. But people have...well, they've just seemed […]
Carlos Hyde (RB, KC) - 2019 Fantasy Football Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~120 Overall Current ADP: ~130 What are we to expect from Damien Williams in his first full season taking over from Kareem Hunt? Who Knows. Many people like his talent and his fit in an Andy Reid offense known for only using one running back all the way back to his Eagles days. That […]
Brian Hill Has An Impressive Night On Thursday
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill had a solid outing on Thursday night in the loss to the Denver Broncos, finishing things up with 11 carries for 57 yards in addition to two receptions, with one of them resulting in a trip to the end zone. The 23-year-old was relatively unproductive last season, rushing the […]
Austin Ekeler Shows Off His Ups
Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler suddenly finds himself staring down the barrel of a starting job while Melvin Gordon holds out, and it seems like he's ready to take on the challenge. Ekeler is known for his quickness and ability to dart through small holes thanks to his diminutive stature, but he showed […]
Justin Jackson Showing Off His Hands
Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson made a few heads turn last season when the seventh-rounder got tasked with being the lead back against the Chiefs in a critical December matchup on the road. He played solidly, and suddenly, he was an outside candidate for a handful of touches because the two guys in […]
Melvin Gordon Requested Trade
Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon has requested a trade, according to ESPN's Josina Anderson. Whether or not Gordon gets traded is still a mystery, and the team has reportedly not granted him permission to speak to other teams and gauge the trade market. A holdout that didn't seem like it'd wind up being […]
Dexter Williams Leads Running Backs In Practice
Green Bay Packers running back Dexter Williams led a depleted running back group through individual drills. The Packers were missing both Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams, who were both missing through hamstring injuries. Williams likely has very limited fantasy relevance with the players ahead of him on the depth chart, but his situation should be […]
Aaron Jones Sits Out Practice With Hamstring Injury
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones had to sit out Packers practice today, with tightness in his hamstring. Early reports have suggested that the sit-out was precautionary, but fantasy owners should continue to monitor the situation. Jones is thought to be the Packers lead back, in an offense that should be re-vamped, but if […]
Saquon Barkley Set For New Heights With Restructured Offensive Line
New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman has not held back in building the Giants front five, signing offensive tackles Mike Remmers and Nate Solder, trading for an experienced guard in Kevin Zeitler and drafting a promising guard in Nate Hernandez. In 2018, Eli Manning was sacked a total of 47 times, sixth most in […]
Trayveon Williams Making Solid Case For Third Back Spot
Cincinnati Bengals running back Trayveon Williams had a good showing during the team’s fifth day of training camp. The rookie had a few solid plays and was getting in a lot of reps in what turned out to be a promising glimpse of what the 21-year-old is capable of. With Joe Mixon and Giovani Bernard […]
Fantasy Injury Exam Room - Derrius Guice, A.J. Green, Hunter Henry
In our new 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 Bomb Pod - Deep Draft Sleepers and Lotto Tickets
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor/analyst Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) list their deep sleepers to watch in fantasy football leagues. These players could be worth a last-round pick in early 2019 drafts. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and […]
Christian McCaffrey To See Less Snaps
Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey may see fewer snaps this season, but head coach Ron Rivera indicated that he would still be heavily involved in the team's offensive gameplan. "The goal is to cut down on his plays, but we're not gonna take away his touches," said Rivera, who also added that McCaffrey won't […]
Benny Snell Jr. Catching The Eyes Of The Coaching Staff
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Benny Snell Jr. gained the early favor of head coach Mike Tomlin on Monday. The team runs an annual "backs-on-backers" drill that pits the team's young ball carriers up against the linebacking corps in an effort to test their pass-blocking skills. Snell Jr. made a quick impression with his competitiveness […]
Tarik Cohen's Workload To Determine Fantasy Value
Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen has enjoyed an eventful training camp thus far. Whether its burning rubber on a three-wheel go-kart in the parking lot or dazzling in 11-on-11 drills, a lot is expected from Cohen in his third year. In many ways, Cohen is the X-Factor in the Bears offense for his ability […]
Fantasy Bomb Pod - Big Names to Avoid
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor/analyst Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) list some big-name draft picks that fantasy owners should consider avoiding in the early rounds. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to […]
Kyle Juszczyk And Jeffery Wilson Held Out Of Practice Tuesday
San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk (foot) and running back Jeffery Wilson (calf) were held out of practice Tuesday. Juszczyk appears in no danger of missing meaningful practice time and is a lock to make the roster as one of the few pure fullbacks left in football. With 30 catches last season, Juszczyk will have […]
Jerick McKinnon Could Be Activated Thursday
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan suggested running back Jerick McKinnon (knee) could be activated from the PUP on Thursday. McKinnon, who missed all of 2018 with a torn ACL will look to receive his first meaningful snaps with the Niners while battling with Tevin Coleman and Breida for playing time. The versatile McKinnon […]
Javorius Allen Placed On Injured Reserve
The New Orleans Saints have placed running back Javorius Allen on the Injured Reserve for undisclosed reasons. New Orleans signed Allen in the offseason after he spent the first four years of his career as a receiving back in Baltimore, but it appears he won't be part of the Saints' plans this season. Allen is […]
Ty Johnson Could Earn Touches In 2019
Detroit Lions running back Ty Johnson not only proved himself as a special teams and utility type player at Maryland but also as a solid running back. With the release of running back Theo Riddick, Johnson now has the opportunity to compete with Kerryon Johnson and C.J. Anderson for touches. Kerryon is the clear cut […]
Kenyan Drake Limping In Camp
Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake was slow to get up after a collision in Tuesday's practice and was seen limping to the sidelines. So far, there hasn't been an official statement on the extent of the injury, but we will continue to update as news comes out. Drake hasn't been the starter so far […]
Kalen Ballage Left Field With Trainers
Miami Dolphins running back Kalen Ballage left Monday's training camp with the trainers. There is no official word yet on what exactly happened but so far the speculation is that it is a concussion. Ballage has been looking like the lead back in Miami so far this training camp and Kenyan Drake was also injured […]
ADP Showdown - Todd Gurley vs James Conner
Undoubtedly, the running back position will dominate the early rounds of fantasy football drafts this year. Which RB1 you hang your hat on could make or break your season. Last year's regular-season fantasy MVP, Todd Gurley, has been free-falling throughout the preseason based on health concerns. James Conner has had injury problems in the past, […]
Le'Veon Bell Apologizes To Fantasy Owners
New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell issued an apology via Twitter to his fantasy owners after sitting out the entire 2018 season. Bell also added, "I'm sorry I couldn't pull through for y'all...but trust me, this year's about to be wayyyy different." The 27-year-old was one of the best backs in football during the […]
Alfred Morris Agrees To Terms With Cowboys
Free-agent running back Alfred Morris and the Dallas Cowboys agreed to terms on a deal Monday, according to his representation. Morris spent the 2018 season with the San Francisco 49ers, posting 428 rushing yards and 3.9 yards per carry with two touchdowns in 12 games. He averaged 4.8 yards per tote with the Cowboys in […]
Kareem Hunt Likely To Return To Practice Soon
Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (groin) is likely to return to practice soon. Hunt opened camp on the non-football injury list with a groin injury, which he reportedly suffered while working out on his own. The Browns are off on Tuesday but there's a good chance that Hunt is on the field when they […]
Duke Johnson Unlikely To Be Traded Until Mid-Season At The Earliest
Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson is not likely to be traded until mid-season, according to CBS Sports' Jason LaCanfora. According to LaCanfora, "Don't hold your breath for a Duke Johnson trade anytime soon". Many onlookers assumed the team would honor Johnson's offseason trade request, which came after the Browns signed Kareem Hunt. That being […]