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Dynasty Discount - Valuable Veterans
Hey there Rotoballers! Today we are taking a look dynasty startup drafts and some veteran players who still have fantasy values but are going later in drafts. Taking part in a startup dynasty draft is a much different beast than drafting for a regular redraft league. Age plays a big part in the valuation of […]
2017 Player vs Player - Todd Gurley vs. Leonard Fournette
Fantasy football draft season is upon us and RotoBaller is here to help! In this series, two RotoBaller experts will discuss the merits of two players with similar value and average draft position (ADP). Remember that situations will change for all players over the course of the summer and it may impact where they are […]
DeAndre Washington (RB, OAK) - 2017 Fantasy Football Sleeper
The Oakland Raiders were sixth in the NFL in rushing in 2016. Employing a three-headed running back committee led by Latavius Murray, Oakland also got significant contributions from a pair of impressive rookies in DeAndre Washington and Jalen Richard. While Latavius Murray turned his lead role into 1,052 yards from scrimmage and an RB13 finish in […]
Fantasy Spin - Kenneth Dixon Out for Season
On Monday, the Ravens got more bad news in regard to second-year running back Kenneth Dixon. Already suspended the first four games of the season for a violation of the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs, Dixon has now been ruled out for the season with a knee injury. Dixon tore the meniscus in his right knee […]
C.J. Prosise (RB, SEA) - 2017 Fantasy Football Sleeper
Before profiling C.J. Prosise as a fantasy football sleeper for 2017, it is important to note that I'm approaching this from a PPR position. CJ Prosise is far less valuable in standard leagues. In standard leagues, I just wouldn't draft any Seattle running back. In PPR leagues, Prosise is the guy I want not just […]
Couldn’t Catch a Cold - Players to Be Wary of in PPR Leagues
One of most simple, yet undervalued pieces of fantasy advice is always “play and draft to your league settings”. Players should take this to heart especially when it comes to league scoring settings. The difference between PPR (points per reception), half PPR and standard can really go a long way in determining a team’s chances […]
Running Back Handcuffs With Stand-Alone Value
The conventional wisdom in fantasy football that verges on outright dogma is that there is no more important position to a team’s success than a running back. While we have seen rule changes that have caused a spike in passing numbers and an increase in the popularity of PPR formats, championship teams from a year […]
Top 250 - Half PPR Rankings and Tiers (July)
Welcome to our 2017 fantasy football rankings here at RotoBaller. This will be the first look at the overall 2017 fantasy football Half-PPR rankings, including our rankings tiers. More in-depth breakdowns by position will follow for both standard and PPR formats, so don’t touch that dial after this episode ends! First order of business - for […]
Top 300 - Standard League Rankings and Tiers (July)
Welcome to our 2017 fantasy football rankings here at RotoBaller. This will be the first look at the overall 2017 fantasy football standard league rankings, including our rankings tiers. More in-depth breakdowns by position will follow for both standard and PPR formats, so don’t touch that dial after this episode ends! First order of business - […]
Top 250 - PPR Rankings and Tiers (July)
Welcome to our 2017 fantasy football rankings here at RotoBaller. This will be the first look at the overall 2017 fantasy football PPR rankings, including our rankings tiers. More in-depth breakdowns by position will follow for both standard and PPR formats, so don’t touch that dial after this episode ends! First order of business - for […]
10 Fantasy Football Predictions That Will Make Your Head Explode!
Fantasy football can be very unpredictable. In that way, it is a great metaphor for life. I found out this past week that a short story collection I wrote 13 years ago was politely mocked on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this past May. Jovial Jimmy mentioned my book, Ten Tales To Make Your […]
Ameer Abdullah (RB, DET) - 2017 Fantasy Football Sleeper
When it comes to fantasy football, the decision to draft a player is often heavily influenced by a ‘what have you done for me lately’ bias. Owners often place a greater stock in the most recent successes or failures of players than they do the much larger picture. Consider Tennessee Titans wide receiver Eric Decker, […]
2017 PPR Rankings Analysis - Running Backs
As the start of NFL training camps quickly approaches, we take a position-by-position look at the RotoBaller PPR player rankings to help prepare you for draft day. With the recent surge of the running back by committee approach in the NFL, looking at stats like total offensive touches and trends like snaps taken has become increasingly important […]
Why Zero-RB Still Won't Work in 2017
When embarking on my reasoning for this piece, I was having difficulty explaining exactly why zero running back won’t work this season. For some inspiration and hope to clear writer’s block, I read Shawn Siegle’s initial articles explaining the theory of zero running back and listened to the recent Numberfire podcast on which Siegle was […]
Donnel Pumphrey (RB, PHI) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile
Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Philadelphia Eagles, 4.26 Dynasty Positional Rank: 71 Redraft Target Round: Unranked, not viable for 2016 Analysis: Donnel Pumphrey was one of the most successful college running backs in the history of the NCAA. Through four seasons, Pumphrey totaled 7,444 yards and 67 touchdowns on 1,158 touches. He did not play against elite competition […]
Jamaal Williams (RB, GB) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile
Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Green Bay Packers, 4.28 Dynasty Positional Rank: 42 Redraft Target Round: 11-13 Analysis: Jamaal Williams has been an inconsistent runner through college, but he has flashed early down potential. He recorded 60 receptions through 43 games, but he only totaled 15 receptions in his last two seasons at BYU. Overall, he totaled 4,468 […]
Wayne Gallman (RB, NYG) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile
Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, New York Giants, 4.34 Dynasty Positional Rank: 60 Redraft Target Round: Unranked, not viable for 2016 Analysis: Wayne Gallman was a productive player for Clemson, but was overlooked because of Deshaun Watson and Mike Williams. He displayed solid versatility, as he caught at least 20 passes in each of his three seasons at […]
Marlon Mack (RB, IND) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile
Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Indianapolis Colts, 4.37 Dynasty Positional Rank: 46 Redraft Target Round: 11-13 Analysis: Marlon Mack was a successful college runner that did not burn himself out with touches through three seasons. He ran for 3,609 yards and 32 touchdowns on 586 carries. He also added 65 receptions for 498 yards and one touchdown through […]
Brian Hill (RB, ATL) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile
Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Atlanta Falcons, 5.12 Dynasty Positional Rank: 100+ Redraft Target Round: Unranked, not viable for 2016 Analysis: Brian Hill ran as the workhorse running back for Wyoming in each of his last two seasons, as he totaled 658 touches in those two years. He turned those touches into 3,690 yards and 28 touchdowns. […]
Jeremy McNichols (RB, TB) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile
Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Tampa Bay Bucaneers, 5.18 Dynasty Positional Rank: 53 Redraft Target Round: 15-20 Analysis: Jeremy McNichols was the heir to Jay Ajayi, and he flashed tremendous upside at Boise State. In two seasons of starting, he totaled 3,980 yards and 53 touchdowns. He also had 88 catches over that span, which shows his versatility. McNichols […]
T.J. Logan (RB, ARI) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile
Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Arizona Cardinals, 5.36 Dynasty Positional Rank: 100+ Redraft Target Round: Unranked, not viable for 2016 Analysis: T.J. Logan was not the starting running back for UNC, but he displayed elite speed, which is coveted by teams in the NFL. Through 49 collegiate games, Logan totaled 2,828 yards and 23 touchdowns on only 474 touches. […]
Aaron Jones (RB, GB) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile
Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Green Bay Packers, 5.36 Dynasty Positional Rank: 75 Redraft Target Round: 22-25 Analysis: Aaron Jones started two full seasons at UTEP, and he looked elite in each of those seasons. In those 24 games, Jones ran for 3,094 yards and 28 touchdowns, while adding 58 receptions for 529 yards and six touchdowns through the […]
De'Angelo Henderson (RB, DEN) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile
Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Denver Broncos, 6.19 Dynasty Positional Rank: 66 Redraft Target Round: 16-19 Analysis: De'Angelo Henderson is a small school prospect, who was highly productive during his time at Coastal Carolina. He ran for 4,635 yards, but more importantly, averaged more than 6.0 yards per carry in each of his four seasons. He also found the […]
Elijah McGuire (RB, NYJ) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile
Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, New York Jets, 6.04 Dynasty Positional Rank: 89 Redraft Target Round: 22-25 Analysis: Elijah McGuire was a productive player at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. In four seasons, he recorded 5,695 yards and 52 touchdowns on 840 total touches. He displayed tremendous versatility, as well, recording 130 receptions in those games. He displayed average […]
Elijah Hood (RB, OAK) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile
Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Oakland Raiders, 7.24 Dynasty Positional Rank: 74 Redraft Target Round: Unranked, not viable for 2016 Analysis: Elijah Hood was a two-year starter for North Carolina, and he totaled 2,534 yards and 25 touchdowns in 25 games during those seasons. He displayed elite potential during his sophomore season, but then took a step back […]
Podcast: Fantasy Bomb - Dynasty Draft Talk
RotoBaller's NFL editor/writer Pierre Camus and writer Travis Rosen break down the latest football news to help you prepare for draft day. This week, we invite guest Tyler Ghee from FFDynasty260.com and the FFD260 podcast to talk dynasty league football and startup drafts. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, […]
Let the Kids Play - Why You Should Pick Rookie RBs Over Vets in 2017
The 2017 NFL Draft’s running back class was one of the most highly touted in recent memory. With eight players being drafted in the first three rounds, this class has a robust investment and is very likely to generate a number of immediate impact players. My aim in this article is to convince you that […]
Samaje Perine (RB, WAS) - 2017 Fantasy Football Sleeper
The Washington Redskins passing offense surprised last season, finishing second in the NFL in passing yards behind only the New Orleans Saints. However, their 21st-ranked rushing offense left plenty of room for improvement for the looming 2017 season. Second-year running back Matt Jones started the season as the lead back until his benching in week 8. […]
Paul Perkins (RB, NYC) - 2017 Fantasy Football Sleeper
The renewed focus on running backs this season is leaving many fantasy owners looking for bargains in the middle rounds. More than likely, finding the right RB2/flex play will make the difference in many leagues. Throughout the majority of the 2016 season, Paul Perkins was irrelevant to both the New York Giants offense and fantasy […]
Running Backs To Target For Zero RB Drafters In 2017
In the first part of my Zero RB analysis, I discussed why Zero RB will be a winning strategy in 2017 and why the value of running backs league-wide is headed for regression. In this article, I will discuss some of my favorite Zero RB targets for fantasy football leagues this season. The Zero RB strategy […]
