Carlos Hyde Being Used Often
Kansas City Chiefs running back Carlos Hyde, who was signed as a free agent this offseason, has occasionally lined up next to starter Damien Williams in the backfield at minicamp and has frequently been used as a receiver. "It's not just a one-dimensional running back here. You do it all. You line up at receiver. […]
LeSean McCoy Expects To Have Same Role As 2018
Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy had the worst season of his 10-year career in 2018, but he's unfazed by the team adding Frank Gore and T.J. Yeldon in free agency and Devin Singletary in the draft. McCoy fully expects to continue as the team's starting running back in 2019. "I mean, I'm a dominant […]
Fantasy Football Burning Questions - AFC South
Our advance Fantasy Football divisional preseason series on hot topics concludes with a look at the AFC South. We cover a perceive RB controversy in Houston, receiving pictures in Indianapolis and Jacksonville, and a compelling possible star in Tennessee. These are important issues to consider prior to drafts, and ones that will be revisited often […]
Sony Michel Underwent Knee Scope
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (knee) missed the final stages of the team's offseason program because he underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his knee, according to a league source. He's expected to be ready for training camp in late July, though, so he should be fine for the start of the regular season […]
Frank Reich Breaks Down Colts Running Back Picture
Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that running back Marlon Mack "is our main guy" with Nyheim Hines as the main third-down guy and Jordan Wilkins and Jonathan Williams vying for another spot. Spencer Ware will be in the mix to spell Mack on early downs. Also, with rookie wide receiver Parris Campbell ticketed […]
Damien Harris Could Have Big Role
New England Patriots rookie third-round running back Damien Harris could have a big role in the offense in his first season. Harris has had a strong spring and could push Sony Michel for work in 2019. It has also helped Harris' cause that Michel, who has an extensive injury history dating back to college, has […]
Melvin Gordon Hoping To Get Contract Done Soon
Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon, who is in the final year of his rookie deal, said his representation has had preliminary talks on a contract extension and he's hopeful that something can get done soon. However, he didn't dismiss the possibility of not playing in 2019 if no deal is agreed on by […]
Todd Gurley Not Worried About Knee
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (knee) said he wasn't concerned about the condition of his knee after he missed time because of it late in the 2018 season and into the postseason. He has also been off the field during the team's offseason program. “I had bigger problems to worry about coming out […]
Fantasy Football Burning Questions - AFC North
Our advance preseason divisional series on important Fantasy Football questions to tackle for the 2019 season continues with a look at hot topics in the AFC North. We've already covered the following divisions, which you can read about by clicking the links: AFC East, AFC West, NFC East, NFC South, NFC North, and NFC West. For today, […]
Fantasy Bomb Pod - Too Much Hype (Damien Williams)
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) evaluate the fantasy football value of Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams. Is the hype too much and what is his real value in fantasy drafts? Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and […]
Le'Veon Bell - Still a Fantasy First-Rounder?
We are largely in uncharted territory when it comes to Le'Veon Bell. If there has been a previous instance of an elite player sitting out a full season and changing teams, I'm not aware of it. We last saw Bell play football in 2017. As a Steeler, Bell benefited from one of the league's best offensive […]
Fantasy Bomb Pod - Too Much Hype (Darrell Henderson)
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) evaluate the fantasy football value of Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson. Is the hype too much and what is his real value in fantasy drafts? Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and […]
Christian McCaffrey Hopes Stats Equal More Wins
Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey flirted with becoming just the third player in NFL history with at least 1,000 rushing and 1,000 receiving yards in a single season, but he fell just short with 1,098 rushing yards and 867 receiving yards. He is pleased with the stats, but hopes it translates into more wins. […]
Rookie Roulette - Which First-Year RB is #1 in Rookie Drafts?
This year's rookie class didn't feature an undisputed 1.01 player like 2018 did with Penn State running back Saquon Barkley, who was a unique talent who led to people selling their entire dynasty teams and possibly their firstborn child to draft him. That paid off, but this year doesn't feature someone you should go all […]
Mock Draft Recap - Early ADP Reaches/Busts/Fallers
The Rotoballer crew recently finished up an early mock draft. As with every draft, there are going to be instances of guys going too early or too late. This is all about those guys that we got a little too overzealous on when we grabbed them. You could have got them in the next round […]
Chicago Bears Running Back Preview: The King and Pocket Aces Show
Check out the newest podcast team here at RotoBaller HQ, featuring two of the best in the industry. We are thrilled to introduce the awesome duo of Scott "The King" Engel and Anthony "Pocket Aces" Aniano of RotoBaller Radio - tune in below as they discuss the fantasy football off-season and recap the start of NFL free agency. […]
Le'Veon Bell Skipping OTAs
New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell, cornerback Trumaine Johnson and safety Jamal Adams were all absent at organized team activities on Tuesday. Bell was in attendance at last week's mandatory minicamp, but he's gone missing again during OTAs, as expected. Bell wants to work out on his terms with his trainers as he's done […]
Miles Sanders Won't Practice At Minicamp
Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Miles Sanders (hamstring) will not practice at minicamp this week. Sanders hasn't practiced at all during the team's spring activities, which is notable for a rookie. He's behind the ball as of now and coupled with the club's happiness with Jordan Howard as a multi-talented running back, Sanders' stock is […]
Eagles Sticking With Committee Approach In Backfield
Philadelphia Eagles running backs coach Duce Staley said the team will continue to function with a running-back-by-committee approach. "To have the type of backfield we have now, we’re going to share the ball and these guys understand that," Staley said. The team traded for Jordan Howard and drafted Miles Sanders, but they will share touches […]
Fantasy Football Burning Questions - AFC West
Our advance Fantasy Football divisional preview series of important questions to tackle continues in the AFC West. We focus on two RBs who seem to have something to prove, one who is established but raising annual questions, and a superstar WR in a new home. In all four instances, our AFC West subjects have to quiet […]
Who's #1 in Redraft Leagues?
You want the first overall pick in your draft. Even if you think you don't, you do. Historical data supports that the higher you pick, the more likely you are to win. Sometimes, having the first overall pick makes things easy. In 2017, David Johnson was the obvious top pick. In 2015 and 2013, it […]
ADP Surprises - Early Mock Results
The NFL Draft is in the books and OTAs have taken place, which means that it is time for the start of the fantasy football season! If you want to win your league this season, then stay tuned for a great schedule of articles being released and follow along with the mock drafts taking place. […]
Fantasy Football Burning Questions - AFC East
Our advance preseason series with Burning Fantasy Football Questions for 2019 continues with a look at the AFC East. In this division, our hot topics include the passing games in New England and Miami, nearly the entire offense in Buffalo, and a superstar RB for the Jets. The Patriots are always at the top of […]
The Grass Isn't Always Greener - Free Agents Fantasy Fallers
Every season we see several fantasy relevant players switch teams. With free agency occurring in March, the instant reaction is there, but it doesn't always hold. It is important to reanalyze those moves later in the offseason, particularly after the NFL Draft. Now that it is June, we have a much better idea of how […]
Jets Re-Sign Bilal Powell
The New York Jets re-signed running back Bilal Powell to an undisclosed deal on Friday. Powell will get to stick with the only team he's been with since being drafted in the fourth round back in 2011. He played in just seven games in 2018 due to a serious neck injury, rushing 80 times for […]
Bilal Powell Working Out For Jets
The New York Jets worked out free-agent running back Bilal Powell on Friday, according to a source. Powell is working his way back from a serious neck injury but has been cleared. Powell spent eight years with the Jets before becoming a free agent this offseason. He had just 80 carries for 343 yards and […]
Rashaad Penny Loses Weight
Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny, the team's first-round pick in 2018, has lost weight this offseason and is feeling great. Penny is also being mentored by Hall of Fame running back and fellow San Diego State alumni Marshall Faulk. The 23-year-old Penny showed signs of being a stud in his rookie season, running 85 […]
Todd Gurley Says He's Not Hurt
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley told NFL Network analyst and Rams radio color commentator Maurice Jones-Drew this week that he's not hurt, but Jones-Drew said the team is planning to use Gurley less in 2019 in order to keep him fresh all year. "I think you can expect (22 touches per game). But […]
Anatomy of a Draft - RotoBaller Expert Mock Recap
With the NFL Draft behind us and rookie drafts underway, the writers at RotoBaller felt the time was right to put together our first mock draft of the season. Yes, it may be quite early, but you can never be too prepared when it comes to the world of fantasy football. With tidbits of player […]
The Grass IS Greener - Free Agent Fantasy Risers
The NFL Free Agency period is one of the most exciting times of the year for NFL fans. Outside of the NFL Draft, there really isn't a lot to be excited about as an NFL fan. If you're a dynasty football fan, this is an extremely fun time of year. 2019 was no exception when […]