Pay Up! Auction Draft Strategies for 2018

There’s nothing more exciting in a fantasy football auction when you have one of your top targets up and you currently have the highest bid. You hear the auctioneer yell, “Going once”, as your palms start to sweat with anticipation. “Going twice,” you think you may have just had a heart attack. “Sold!” You suddenly […]

Who's #1 at Each Position in Dynasty?

Determining the value of any dynasty player comes down to two things. First, the player's expected production in the upcoming season, and secondly their production in seasons that are years down the line. As a dynasty team owner, it is important to understand where your roster is in terms of "rebuild" or "win now" and […]

Alfred Blue Likely To Make Team

Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue is likely to make the team because of his special teams abilities, and he's expected to open the year as the No. 3 back behind Lamar Miller and D'Onta Foreman. However, with injury concerns surrounding Foreman, Blue could be thrust into a more prominent role in the backfield at […]

Training Camp Battle For Cardinals No. 2 Running Back

The Arizona Cardinals running backs have been battling it out for the No. 2 role in the team's offense during training camp. So far, it looks as though Chase Edmonds, the rookie fourth-round pick, has been the most impressive. However, with veterans D.J. Foster and TJ Logan in the mix, it may not be as […]

Derrick Henry Could Lead Titans Backfield

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry could still easily lead the backfield in rushing attempts and rushing yards despite the offseason signing of Dion Lewis. However, the more versatile Lewis could have more all-purpose yards than Henry. The Titans will surely create game-day packages for each back, and both runners could be on the field […]

Fantasy Bomb Podcast - Lebron Gets His Wish, NFL Players Behave Badly

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus and writer Chris Mangano talk LeBron James, NBA free agency, and some NFL suspension news as well. 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 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET. You can […]

Headlines to Watch In 2018 NFL Training Camps

Every NFL season has enticing stories to follow going into training camps and 2018 is no different. Which players are going to hold out, which teams are going to rise to the occasion and of course, why do teams go on Hard Knocks when it means bad things for their season? These types of headlines […]

Kerryon Johnson (RB, DET) - 2018 Fantasy Football Sleeper

We continue our preseason fantasy football sleeper series with a look at Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson. While the first few rounds of every draft are essentially a wash-rinse-repeat of the consensus top-36, we can always count on those middle and late rounds to cement our confidence in this year's sleepers. The definition of […]

2018 Rankings Analysis - Running Backs in Standard Leagues

The yards are getting harder and harder to come by for today’s running backs in the NFL. There were only nine 1,000-yard rushers in the NFL last season, the second-lowest amount over the past 15 years. The 2018 rushing champion, Kansas City’s Kareem Hunt, led the league with the lowest amount of yards (1,327) since […]

Dynasty RB Rankings Analysis (June)

As we draw ever-closer to NFL training camps, dynasty owners are gearing up for drafts already. Many rookie drafts have already begun, but the best is the dynasty startup where you get to create a new franchise from scratch. Dynasty is a different beast than redraft, so you need to know how to value each […]

Derrick Henry (RB, TEN) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~25 CURRENT ADP: ~35 ANALYSIS: Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry seemed to be in line for a massive workload in a run-heavy offense with no competition for touches in sight. That all changed when Dion Lewis got PAID. The addition of Lewis does not destroy Henry's fantasy value, but it certainly does not help either. Henry may still […]

Joe Mixon (RB, CIN) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~15 CURRENT ADP: ~25 ANALYSIS: This very well could be a breakout year for Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon. The departure of Jeremy Hill reaffirms that Mixon is unquestionably going to be the Week 1 starting running back, barring an injury. Mixon has the potential to be a three-down workhorse, and with an improved offensive line that […]

Jerrick McKinnon (RB, SF) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE:  Target ~20 CURRENT ADP: ~25 ANALYSIS: San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon is the most obvious top-end sleeper leading into the season. He was the most obvious when he was signed by San Francisco, but there was concern over the 49ers drafting an early down back - someone like Rashaad Penny, Royce Freeman, or even Nick […]

Running Back Handcuffs Worth Drafting as Standalone Players

I've never been a handcuff enthusiast. I don't think it's an effective strategy. If I draft Kareem Hunt this year, I don't want Spencer Ware. He would just sit on my bench and have no chance at being a useful asset...unless Hunt goes down. I don't want Hunt to go down and I certainly would […]

Rex Burkhead Likely To Be Goal-Line Back

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead is likely to open the season as the team's goal-line back after he served in that role at times in 2017. Rookie Sony Michel will see his opportunities, but he also fumbled 12 times in college and must prove himself from a ball-security standpoint first. Mike Gillislee and […]

Jordan Howard - This Year's Todd Gurley?

Let's not beat around the bush here. You've for sure heard about the parallels between the 2018 Bears and the 2017 Rams, of which there are many. The Rams brought in a new, offensive-minded head coach in Sean McVay to replace one of the worst head coaches in NFL history, Jeff Fisher. The Bears brought […]

The Million Dollar Question - RB or WR in 2018?

What’s up fantasy Jabronis?  I’m taking a stab at answering the biggest question of all: What is the meaning of life? Is there life on other planets? What does wearing pleated pants in today's age say about you? Nope. You’ll have to ask el Camello or Raphstradamus about the pants.  But I am here to […]

Fantasy Headliners - Trust or Bust? 2018 Rookie RBs

It's time to create your 2018 Fantasy Football draft strategy and you need to know if you can trust these rookie RB or if they're busts. In this episode, I will talk about five rookie RBs that are getting a lot of preseason attention and let you know if you can trust them or if they're […]

Robert Turbin Suspended for Four Games

Indianapolis Colts running back Robert Turbin has been suspended for four games by the NFL for violating the league’s policy on performance enhancing drugs, according to Zak Keefer of the Indy Star. Keefer also stated that Turbin was operating as the Colts starting running back before the suspension with sophomore rusher Marlon Mack being limited […]

If at First You Don't Succeed... Second-Year NFL Breakouts

Do you remember your first year playing fantasy football? I can't talk about myself because I was 14 at the time and everyone in my league was essentially playing for the first time. But over the years, as I got older, I saw plenty of friends introduced to the world of fantasy sports. Many of […]

ADP Arbitrage - MFL10 (Best-Ball) Mid-Round Players to Target

Here at RotoBaller, we are aware that many of you have embraced the MFL10 format with overwhelming passion. As a result, we have dedicated our efforts toward ensuring that you have abundant resources to boost your chances for success. Our Best-Ball rankings are included with the extensive ranking options that are available regardless of what […]

How Should We Value David Johnson?

David Johnson's season, and many of his fantasy owners' seasons, ended abruptly during Week 1 of the 2017 NFL Season. Fantasy's number one ranked player suffered a dislocated wrist that required season-ending surgery. Todd Gurley took over the mantle of fantasy football's best player and enters 2018 as the likely number one pick. Johnson is […]

Fantasy Bomb Podcast - FSTA Experts League Draft Recap

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus and writer Chris Mangano review the draft board from this year's FSTA Experts League drafts and determine whether ZeroRB is still a viable strategy in 2018 given current ADP values. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at Reality Sports Online. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on […]

Derrius Guice Expected To Make Big Impact Early

Washington Redskins rookie running back Derrius Guice is expected to make a big impact in the backfield right away, and ESPN.com's John Keim thinks it'd be surprising if Guice didn't open the year as the starter over the likes of Rob Kelley and Samaje Perine. The Redskins specifically drafted Guice in the early second round […]

Nick Chubb Could Win Starting RB Job

According to ESPN.com's Pat McManamon, Cleveland Browns rookie Nick Chubb could win the starting running back job coming out of training camp. Many have expected veteran running back Carlos Hyde to open the season as the starter with Chubb spelling him as needed and possibly taking over in the second half of the season. According […]

Le'Veon Bell, Steelers Closer On Contract Extension

According to a report from NFL.com's Chris Wesseling, the Pittsburgh Steelers and running back Le'Veon Bell are "a lot closer than last year" in their contract talks. Bell himself told reporters that he is optimistic about reaching a contract, which would allow him to arrive at training camp on time after sitting out of the […]

Five Questions About 2018 You Wish You Knew The Answer To

The 2018 NFL season is slowly approaching. Organized team activities are happening. Free agents have mostly decided where they'll play. Fantasy drafts are even underway in some parts of the fantasy world. Even if you haven't drafted for a league yet, you've already been up to your ears in mocks, right? RIGHT? It isn't just […]

Royce Freeman Has Chance To Be Featured Back

Denver Broncos rookie running back Royce Freeman, a third-round pick in April's draft at 71st overall, has a chance to become the team's featured back in his first season. As of now, Devontae Freeman is atop the depth chart as the lead back, but Freeman and De'Angelo Henderson will push him for work. Freeman showed […]

ADP Arbitrage - Mid-round Players to Target in Redraft

You can and probably will do mock drafts every week until the cows come home, but based on the likes, dislikes and sometimes erratic decisions of your league mates, you can never be certain just how your particular situation will end up on draft night. That means that there is a chance that you miss […]

Rob Kelley's Roster Spot May Be In Jeopardy

Washington Redskins running back Rob Kelley's roster spot may be in jeopardy, as he's behind rookie Derrius Guice, Chris Thompson and Samaje Perine on the depth chart, and NBC Sports Washington's Rich Tandler thinks that lineup is 95 percent locked in. Kapri Bibbs and Byron Marshall are breathing down Kelley's neck. Kelley played in just […]