Coby Fleener, Brandon Coleman Expected To Be On Bubble

New Orleans Saints tight end Coby Fleener and wide receiver Brandon Coleman, as well as running back Daniel Lasco and wideout Tommylee Lewis, are expected to be on the roster bubble in training camp this summer. Fleener didn't live up to his free-agent expectations in New Orleans last year and has been in jeopardy for […]

Undrafted Free Agents To Watch In Dynasty

For 256 young men, their dream has finally come true--to be drafted and admitted into the exclusive club of NFL players! Alas, countless others sadly did not hear their name called over the three-day event. Disheartening as it may be, plenty of undrafted players have made big impacts in years past. Need me to jog […]

Colts GM Excited About New Offense

Though he sees plenty of talent already on the roster, Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard believes that the new offensive scheme incorporated by head coach Frank Reich will "lift players across the board." Reich is expected to implement more no-huddle components to the offense alongside concepts learned from his time in Philadelphia. With the […]

Elijhaa Penny To Switch To Fullback

Arizona Cardinals running back Elijhaa Penny is making the switch to fullback for the 2018 season. This is part of a move to get Penny more offensive snaps. However, despite the switch, his fantasy value should be considered minimal. Furthermore, this should open rookie running back Chase Edmonds and second-year pro T.J. Logan to become […]

NFL Draft - Team Winners and Losers

The 2018 NFL Draft has come and gone and most of the teams in the leagues have to be excited about what they ended up with, even if that excitement is misplaced in some instances (*cough* Raiders). How we evaluate these picks will change between now and fantasy draft season, once we see training camp […]

Rookie RB Rankings - Redraft and Dynasty

We spent all off-season trading for top first round picks and hyping this running back class. Most felt it was just as good, if not better than the 2017 class. The draft came and went however and I couldn’t help but feel underwhelmed by landing spots for a majority of guys. A lot of rookie […]

NFL Draft 2018 - Late-Round Reactions

From Tarik Cohen bursting onto the scene in Week 1 to Jamaal Williams putting you in a position to win your fantasy football league, there is value to be found in the NFL Draft's late rounds. 2017 was unquestionably the year of the rookie running back and that wasn't reserved for just names at the […]

Fantasy Bomb - NFL Draft 2018 Risers, Fallers, and Sleepers

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus and writer Chris Mangano break down their post-NFL Draft risers and fallers, as well as identify some late-round sleepers based on landing spot. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at Reality Sports Online. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every […]

Devonta Freeman Slowly Getting Better

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (knee) is slowly making progress toward being at full strength as the team continues offseason workouts. Freeman sustained ligament damage in his right knee at the end of last year but didn't require surgery. He injured both his posterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in the regular season finale […]

Marlon Mack Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard told the media on Tuesday that sophomore running back Marlon Mack (shoulder) played the entire 2017 season with a torn labrum and has since undergone offseason surgery to repair it. Mack's injury struggles were no secret during the year, but he still managed to produce 358 rushing yards, 225 […]

Rookie RBs in Best Fantasy Situations

Yes folks, it's that time of the year again. The NFL Draft has concluded and a new batch of rookie skill position players are ready to light up the fantasy community in the upcoming season. Although there are likely going to be a number of eventually underwhelming players (as it so happens every year), rookies […]

Kerryon Johnson Could be Bell Cow in Detroit

Despite a checkered injury past, the Detroit Lions are not worried about rookie running back Kerryon Johnson's durability. The Lions anticipate having him run a lot on the inside, like he did at Auburn. Many predict Johnson will lead the Lions in carries this year, despite a crowded backfield with Legarrette Blount, Ameer Abdullah and […]

Colts Head Coach "Fine with Running Back by Committee"

In response to a question about the lack of a true lead back on the roster, Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich told the media that he is fine with a committee at the running back position, per Stephen Holder of the Indy Star. The Colts did draft two running backs in the mid to […]

Colts Waive Matt Jones

The Indianapolis Colts have waived running back Matt Jones, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Jones managed to rack up 248 carries for 964 yards and six touchdowns in his time with the Colts and Washington Redskins. Unfortunately, he failed to climb the depth chart and become fantasy relevant in 2017, with Jones seeing action in […]

Eagles Keep Darren Sproles Around for Another Season

The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed running back Darren Sproles to a one-year contract. Sproles wanted last season to be his final one, but after an ACL tear ended his season early, Sproles decided to come back for one more. Head coach Doug Pederson had long stated that the team wanted to bring the veteran runner back, […]

NFL Draft 2018 - Second and Third Round Reaction

The second and third rounds of the NFL draft proved to be loaded with potential fantasy assets as we saw five running backs, six wide receivers, two tight ends and one quarterback go off the board. If a player doesn't get drafted in one of the first three rounds, their chances of a successful NFL […]

Rashaad Penny Has A Chance To Start Right Away

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny, who the team drafted 27th overall in the first round, will have a chance to contribute right away as the team's lead back. They won't just hand the job to him, however, and he'll have to compete with Chris Carson for touches. After taking Penny in the first round, […]

Lions Anticipate Frank Ragnow Starting Week 1

The Detroit Lions anticipate that first-round pick Frank Ragnow will be the Lions starting center in Week 1. Ragnow will be a huge boost for Detroit's running game, a point of emphasis by new head coach Matt Patricia. This gives a slight boost to whomever the Lions have as their lead back when the season […]

Texans Re-Sign Alfred Blue

The Houston Texas re-signed running back Alfred Blue to a one-year deal Monday, according to a source. Blue had a career-low 71 carries for 262 yards (3.7 yards per carry) and one touchdown in 2017 in his fourth year in Houston. He's not a big part of the passing game either. Unless Lamar Miller or […]

Cameron Artis-Payne Has A Shot At Bigger Role

After the Carolina Panthers did not address the position in the NFL draft, running back Cameron Artis-Payne will get a real shot for a bigger role alongside Christian McCaffrey in 2018. As of now, Fozzy Whittaker is the only other running back on the roster. The Panthers are likely to address the position with a […]

Most Improved Offenses After The NFL Draft

Free agency and the NFL Draft are really the only two events that have the ability to instantaneously and significantly impact NFL offenses. Whereas in free agency, it's somewhat of a zero sum game - one offense gets better at the expense of another getting get worse due to players shifting teams - in the […]

They Took Who??? Teams That Confused Us by Drafting the Wrong Player

In 2017, it was the Bengals taking John Ross in the top 10. In 2016, it was the Jets deciding that Christian Hackenberg was worthy of a second round pick, and back in 2015 it was... Kevin White? Breshad Perriman? Regardless, it happens every year: teams fall in love with certain players and their fans […]

NFL Draft 2018 - First Round Reaction

Well, I said it was going to be a wild draft and it did not disapoint. 2018 had twists and turns around every corner. There were unexpected players to plummet, several trades that caught us off guard and some picks we may question for years to come. From a fantasy football standpoint, this could have […]

Derrius Guice Falls To No. 59 Overall

The Washington Redskins selected LSU running back Derrius Guice with the No. 59 overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft on Friday. Guice is a first-round talent but fell because of questions about his makeup and off-field issues. He's powerfully built and runs aggressive and doesn't shy away from contact. With Rob Kelley not asserting […]

Lions Select Kerryon Johnson No. 43 Overall

The Detroit Lions traded up to select Auburn running back Kerryon Johnson with the No. 43 overall pick of the 2018 NFL draft on Friday. Johnson was the 2017 SEC Player of the Year with 1,585 yards from scrimmage and 20 total touchdowns. He has plus size and versatility and will add to Detroit's stable […]

Ronald Jones Goes To Tampa Early In Second Round

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected USC running back Ronald Jones with the No. 38 overall pick of the 2018 NFL draft on Friday. Jones was also a track star in college, and he has big-play ability at the next level. He produced excellent numbers behind an average offensive line, but he'll need to improve on […]

Browns Select Nick Chubb In Second Round

The Cleveland Browns selected Georgia running back Nick Chubb with the No. 35 overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft on Friday. Chubb was a Heisman candidate in 2015 with the Bulldogs before he blew up his knee. However, he bounced back nicely last year and excelled at breaking tackles with his high-end athleticism. He […]

Fantasy Bomb - NFL Draft 2018 Round 1 Instant Reaction

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus and writer Chris Mangano live stream the 2018 NFL Draft to provide instant reaction and fantasy football analysis. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at Reality Sports Online. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 7-9 AM […]

Patriots Take Sony Michel At No. 31 Overall

The New England Patriots selected Georgia running back Sony Michel with the 31st overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft. Michel looked great in the college playoffs. He's an explosive back that profiles similarly with Saints back Alvin Kamara. Michel has great upper-body strength and can provide chunk plays with his athleticism and strength. The […]

Seahawks Draft Rashaad Penny In First Round

The Seattle Seahawks selected San Diego State running back Rashaad Penny at No. 27 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. It's a surprising pick, even late in the first round. Penny doesn't have much size, but he racked up the yards in college at SDSU. Head coach Pete Carroll is looking for a bell-cow back, […]