2017 NFL Team Outlook - Buffalo Bills

New faces: that is the phrase that can be used to describe the Buffalo Bills roster coming into the 2017 NFL season. After finishing 7-9 in the brutal AFC East, the Bills look as if they are trying to rebuild their team to contend for the division title. However, that will not happen this season, […]

Half-PPR Running Back Rankings Analysis

Playing in half-point per reception leagues are one of the more difficult things to do in fantasy. Owners need to weight which players not only will catch passes, but also have touchdown upside as well. Running backs that catch more passes should certainly have increased value over backs that are strictly running the football on […]

Jamaal Williams (RB, GB) - Fantasy Football Draft Value

BALLER MOVE: Target ~150 CURRENT ADP: ~165 ANALYSIS: Let's start by drafting a pass-catching back for one of the most pass-happy, score-happy, fantasy-friendly offenses in the league, shall we? Jamaal Williams is clearly behind Ty Montgomery on the Packers' depth chart, yes. But hear me out here. We heard of Montgomery's sickle cell trait issues towards the end of last […]

Rob Kelley (RB, WAS) - Fantasy Football Draft Value

BALLER MOVE: Target ~75 CURRENT ADP: ~87 ANALYSIS: Rob Kelley going in what basically amounts to the ninth round is pretty absurd to me. He's a starting running back on a great offense who has already shown he can produce. The reason he's being looked over is two-fold. First, folks look at his year-long stat line and […]

Thomas Rawls (RB, SEA) - Fantasy Football Draft Value

BALLER MOVE: Target ~110 CURRENT ADP: ~125 ANALYSIS: With all the attention on Eddie Lacy, Thomas Rawls is being overlooked as a late-round flier. The situation in Seattle is murky at best. There are three running backs of note, all of which can eat into each other's workload. To make matters worse, each one seems to have some sort […]

Theo Riddick (RB, DET) - Fantasy Football Draft Value

BALLER MOVE: Target ~80 CURRENT ADP: ~95 ANALYSIS: Riddick will again return to his role as the third-down back for a strong Lions offense. Even though Ameer Abdullah is the featured running back on this team heading into the season, Riddick should not be a forgotten man in PPR leagues. Last year, Riddick hauled in 53 catches while Abdullah […]

Bold Predictions for 2017 Fantasy Football - Pierre

If you think about it, everything we do is a bold prediction in this industry. We know not what the future holds, yet we are tasked with ranking players, suggesting waiver wire adds and evaluating trades. That's what makes it so fun. There is a chance that every single one of these predictions becomes laughably incorrect […]

2017 NFL Rookies - Dynasty/Keeper Rankings

Rookies are one of the most important parts of dynasty leagues, as they can make or break the future of your team. Generally, there are only a few rookies that have immediate success. There are also rookies that will need a couple years to make an impact in the NFL. In this article, I will […]

The Running Back Handcuff Hedge - Who To Handcuff

We have learned over time that the running back position is without question the most volatile in fantasy football. This understanding is based upon the percentage of injuries versus the other skilled positions, NFL teams increasingly using split back committees, and also takes into account weekly fantasy scoring consistency. Along with this natural order of chaos, […]

2017 Running Back Depth Chart Analysis

Running backs are important--you can't win a fantasy league if you don't get at least solid production from the position. But with the increased usage of committees and the high risk of injuries at the position, picking out who to own from a team can feel like a crapshoot. Quality running backs tend to come […]

2017 NFL Team Outlook - Miami Dolphins

This article continues our team outlook series where we will break down each NFL team from a fantasy football perspective. We will cover the major changes on each roster from this off-season and project what the team will do in the upcoming year. Today we take a look at the Miami Dolphins. The Miami Dolphins […]

2017 NFL Team Outlook - Denver Broncos

What a difference a year makes, right? After the Broncos won Super Bowl 50 with a dominating defensive performance over the Carolina Panthers, they surprisingly entered 2016 with plenty of question marks, most notably at the quarterback position following the retirement of Peyton Manning. The defense, the strength of the club yet again, carried them […]

Later Round Gems - Deeper PPR Sleepers

What's up RotoBallers. The NFL and fantasy football seasons are right around the corner, and will be kicking off in just a few short days. At this point, you're getting ready for your final fantasy football drafts or anxiously awaiting your first. Today I will help you win. I'm here to discuss some PPR draft values […]

Bilal Powell (RB, NYJ) - Fantasy Football Draft Value

BALLER MOVE: Target ~60 CURRENT ADP: ~70 ANALYSIS: Bilal Powell had a solid 2016 campaign even with Matt Forte as the starter. In fact, the only real difference between the two was Forte getting the edge in touchdowns at seven to Powell's three. Powell, however, had a greater presence in the passing game. Throw in two games of over 100 rushing […]

Duke Johnson (RB, CLE) - Fantasy Football Draft Value

BALLER MOVE: Target ~110 CURRENT ADP: ~125 ANALYSIS: After a promising rookie season was followed up by a disappointing sophomore season, the fantasy community has soured on Johnson. However there are reasons for optimism. First, Johnson was still used heavily in the passing game last year catching 53 passes on 74 targets. Second, the Browns are an […]

Mark Ingram (RB, NO) - Fantasy Football Draft Value

BALLER MOVE: Target ~55 CURRENT ADP: ~65 ANALYSIS: Quick, name the only three running backs who have posted top 12 PPR finishes the last two seasons? Give up? David Johnson (RB8, RB1), DeVonta Freeman (RB1, RB6) and Mark Ingram (RB10, RB8). So why is Ingram being drafted as RB26? Simple, the belief that Adrian Peterson is still a workhorse back and will […]

2017 NFL Team Outlook - Kansas City Chiefs

In the fantasy football world, the 2016 Chiefs were known for one player, Tyreek Hill, the speedy rookie wide receiver burst onto the scene with 860 yards from scrimmage and nine total touchdowns, nearly all of which were in the second half of the season. Hill invigorated the offense and led to a better offensive […]

2017 PPR Rankings Analysis - Running Back

Hey there Rotoballers! The start of the NFL season is right around the corner at this point. With several drafts likely scheduled for Labor Day weekend, or even next week leading up to next Thursday's New England Patriots-Kansas City Chiefs opener, the experts here at Rotoballer have made some final tweaks to their rankings. With […]

C.J. Anderson (RB, DEN) - Fantasy Football Draft Value

BALLER MOVE: Target ~55 CURRENT ADP: ~70 ANALYSIS: Before getting injured in 2016, Anderson was on pace for 1000 yards and nine touchdowns. Only six running backs had over 1,000 yards and nine or more touchdowns last season. With DeVontae Booker recovering from wrist surgery and likely out for at least the first three weeks, and Jamaal Charles likely to […]

Giovani Bernard (RB, CIN) - Fantasy Football Draft Value

BALLER MOVE: Target ~120 CURRENT ADP: ~150 ANALYSIS: Let's cut to the chase here. Giovani Bernard is an amazing receiver (and great pass protector) out of the backfield. He is one of just 11 RBs since 2013 to average a per-game line better than 3 catches, 25 yards, 6 yards per target, with a receiving TD rate of 2% […]

Updated Standard Rankings and Tiers: Top 375

The preseason is roaring, injuries have hit, and position battles are being finalized. That means it's time for another round of rankings updates for your draft prep. Below are our staff's updated fantasy football standard (non-PPR) rankings, including rankings tiers and auction dollar values. Use these as your rankings guide to standard drafts, to know which players to draft and […]

RotoBaller PPR Mock Draft Recap - Rounds 4-6

We continue our look at RotoBaller's recent PPR Mock Draft 2.0 with a recap of rounds 4-6. Earlier in August, we gathered 12 RotoBaller experts writers to conduct a week-long, email draft, MFL10-style, in order to evaluate ADP values and draft strategies in standard scoring fantasy football leagues. If you didn't catch it earlier, start […]

2017 NFL Team Outlook - Pittsburgh Steelers

Not exactly a groundbreaking statement here, but the Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the most potent offenses in the NFL. We’ve all heard about the trio of Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown, and Le’Veon Bell, but there are some additional moving parts to look into heading into the 2017 season. If anything, the offense as a […]

Stop That Hype Train! - Mike Gillislee

Hey there Rotoballers! Today we are going to continue our new series on overhyped players with Mike Gillislee, running back for the New England Patriots. This series will take a look at several overhyped sleepers across the fantasy football landscape, so be on the lookout for other articles highlighting players who have earned way more […]

Preseason Depth Chart Risers and Fallers

Over the course of the offseason, training camp, and the preseason, many names will be floated around as potentially having fantasy value. The preseason is typically when all that gets cleared up as depth charts are finalized, roster cuts are made, and we get some clarity on who is positioned where on each team. The […]

Fantasy Bomb Podcast - RotoBaller Expert League Results

RotoBaller lead NFL editor Pierre Camus breaks down results from the Rotoballer Experts League, including writers, editor, and co-founders of the site. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every Saturday and Sunday between 5-7 PM EST. You can also find new weekly shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on […]

Jamaal Charles (RB, DEN) - Fantasy Football Draft Value

BALLER MOVE: Target ~140 CURRENT ADP: ~160 ANALYSIS: I took the once-first round talent Jamaal Charles in the 13th round of a 12-team PPR league last night, and I had to go take a bath afterwards because I felt so dirty. I won't lie, I probably wouldn't have made the pick if Charles hadn't gone out and gained […]

Darren Sproles (RB, PHI) - Fantasy Football PPR Draft Value

BALLER MOVE: Target ~110 CURRENT ADP: ~130 ANALYSIS: What if someone told you there was a running back who over the last eight seasons has never had less than 700 total yards, never had less than 40 receptions, and only had less than four touchdowns once? And you could draft him in the 11th round of […]

Shane Vereen (RB, NYG) - Fantasy Football Draft Value

BALLER MOVE: Target ~160 CURRENT ADP: ~175 ANALYSIS: The Giants haven't had any semblance of a reliable rushing attack since Ahmad Bradshaw headed off to Indianapolis back in 2013. Since then, it's been a motley crew along the way. There's a ton of hype regarding sophomore RB Paul Perkins, all of which is understandable. Still, Vereen shouldn't […]

Doug Martin (RB, TB) - Fantasy Football Draft Value

BALLER MOVE: Target ~65 CURRENT ADP: ~80 ANALYSIS: I'm all about the "take the suspended/injured guy and just try to make it to the playoffs" approach. Just look at how many times I've drafted Le'Veon Bell in the past three years. Yes, Doug Martin is suspended for three games, and that's not the only hurdle he'll have to clear in […]