Week 1 DFS Sleeper and Value Picks DraftKings Daily Fantasy Football

It's time. Week 1 of the NFL is here. You've been sitting there watching preseason games, training camp coverage, last year's highlights, Hard Knocks, anything you can to get a taste of the NFL back in your life. It's just not the same though. All those did was make you hungrier to get your piece of […]

Fantasy Football Week 1 Boom and Bust Candidates for the Early Games

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – football is finally here. The beginning of fantasy football brings with it hope for every team out there, as everyone is 0-0 and full of potential. It’s also a time when fantasy owners may be having delusions of grandeur about how good their draft was and […]

Melvin Gordon's 2015 Draft Value: NFL Rookie Analysis

Fantasy football connoisseurs, meet the answer to your salary cap prayers. With the 15th pick in the 1st round of the 2015 NFL Draft, the San Diego Chargers had selected 1st Heisman Trophy Runner Up, Melvin Gordon III. The Wisconsin native, who played football at his home-state University, was the second running back to be taken […]

Matt Jones (RB, WAS) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Add In 14+ Team Leagues CURRENT ADP: Overall #228 / RB #71 ANALYSIS: Matt Jones wasn’t big on my radar until the Redskins took him in the third round despite the steady production of Alfred Morris. Per Player Profiler, Jones isn’t very athletic (SPARQ-x score in the 48th percentile) and wasn’t very dominant […]

Fred Jackson (RB, BUF) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Draft as a handcuff or RB3/flex in late rounds CURRENT ADP: 112 STD, 93 PPR ANALYSIS: Fred Jackson has great value as a handcuff and has proven he can be fantasy relevant as a backup running back. Despite never being the clear number one back, Fred Jackson has topped 1,000 yards from scrimmage in […]

RotoBaller Radio Discusses Running Backs, And It's Really Good Stuff

RotoBaller is very excited about the launch of our very own radio station. You can now find our new shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every Tuesday night, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano will be discussing the most relevant fantasy football news and getting you ready for draft […]

Why Tony Romo's Production Will Decline in 2015

One of the biggest surprises for fantasy owners last season was the seeming emergence of Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo as an elite QB. For years Romo had been a consistently good, occasionally great, gunslinger, but few would have guessed he would have his best fantasy season so late in his career. Yet that is precisely […]

Knile Davis (RB, KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in deep leagues (Add in all leagues if you are a Jamaal Charles owner) OWNED IN: 56% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: In week 15 we saw the Chiefs play it safe with Jamaal Charles who was 'knocked out' of the game.  We all know that Charles's health is extremely important to the Chiefs […]

Latavius Murray (RB, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Pickup in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 28% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS:  In case you didn't know this, the Oakland Raiders rushing attack is horrible.  In fact its so horrible that if they continue this trend to the end of the season they would be the worst rushing team in NFL history (62 […]

Dan Herron (RB, IND) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Last week Dan 'Boom' Herron surprisingly got the start over Trent Richardson because he was 'under the weather'.  I would think it is actually due to mediocre play myself, being that Richardson really isn't that great.  So far Richardson has underwhelmed for […]

Tre Mason (RB, STL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Pickup in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 56% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Last week Tre Mason had his best game of the season vs the Denver Broncos piling up 113 yards (3.89 yds/carry).  By the amount of work that Mason had (29 attempts) it clearly shows that he is officially the RB1 on […]

Bryce Brown (RB, BUF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Teamm PPR Leagues / Stream in Week 11 OWNED IN: 15% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Last week the Buffalo Bills brought the 3 headed RB monster with Fred Jackson (7 touches, 26 snaps), Anthony Dixon (9 touches, 22 snaps) and Bryce Brown (13 touches, 27 snaps). This week the Bills will […]

Adrian Peterson (RB, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Leagues OWNED IN: 70% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: In today's headlines on numerous sports outlets you will see that Adrian Peterson reached a plea deal on his child abuse case.  He has been ordered a fine and community service which would make him square with the law.  Now the question is what will the […]

Branden Oliver (RB, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues  Owned in 76% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS:   Over the course of the season the San Diego Chargers have dealt with numerous injuries over the course of the season with their running backs: Danny Woodhead (broken fibula), Donald Brown (concussion) and Ryan Mathews (MCL sprain).  Because of necessity the next man […]

Joseph Randle (RB, DAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in deep STD leagues (14+), Continue monitoring <12 teams Owned in 6% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS:  I'm sure many people have noticed that DeMarco Murray is on fire this year with over 100 yards each of the first 5 games of the season.  This accomplishment has only happened 3 times ever!  To add to this accomplishment Murray […]

Justin Forsett (RB, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues  Owned in 64% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS:  Since the season has begun the Baltimore Ravens knew they would not have Ray Rice due to suspension for a few games.  Little did they know that they wouldn't have him all season long...and end up cutting him.  Most fantasy football experts expected the […]

Matt Asiata (RB, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues (PPR & Standard)  Owned in 52% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Although Asiata has been discussed at length on RotoBaller already, and on this waiver wire sleepers list as well, he is still only owned in 52% of Fleaflicker leagues so I'm going to discuss him again. As most of you […]

Week 1 Fantasy Football Player Rankings And Matchups Analysis

It is finally time!!! We've all been waiting for the NFL season to kick off and its just about here. As for fantasy, week one is arguably the hardest because there are so many unknowns. How will the rookies play? Which new offensive schemes will work and which will look...not so good? It's not easy […]

Week 1 Fantasy Football Matchups: Start/Sit Advice (Games 1-8)

Each week we will be taking a look around the NFL at all of the weekly fantasy football matchups, and will be trying to help put together your optimal winning lineups. If you aren't sure if you should start or bench a player, or are looking for potential weekly sleepers, you've come to the right place. Below is […]

Oakland Raiders: 2014 Fantasy Football Analysis & Team Outlook

There are very few teams that can comfortably be eliminated from the playoff conversation in August. I am starting to think Oakland is one of those rare teams that have no shot. To compound the point, their team has little to no fantasy value. I'm not sure whether to analyze the players or make fun […]

Tennessee Titans: 2014 Fantasy Football Analysis & Team Outlook

  Tennessee Titans Offseason Changes Offseason Acquisitions – RB Dexter McCluster No Longer on the Roster – RB Chris Johnson, WR Kenny Britt Coaching Changes – New Head Coach Ken Wisenhunt, New Offensive Coordinator Jason Michael Sankey, Sankey, Sankey. That’s all everyone seems to be talking about whenever the Tennessee Titans are mentioned during a fantasy […]

Jacksonville Jaguars: 2014 Fantasy Football Analysis & Team Outlook

Jacksonville Jaguars 2014 Fantasy Football Preview The Jags are a team on the rise after showing energy and improved play over the second half of the 2013 season. With high hopes for top draft choice Blake Bortles, the fortunes of a downtrodden franchise might finally be turning in the right direction.   Jacksonville Jaguars Quarterbacks It’s […]

Buffalo Bills: 2014 Fantasy Football Analysis & Team Outlook

If there’s one thing the Buffalo Bills do not shy away from on a consistent basis it’s the almighty fantasy hype machine. Seemingly every year someone on the Bills ends up getting overhyped to the point where someone is pretty much guaranteed to get burned by over drafting. Whether it’s running back C.J. Spiller, former […]

Green Bay Packers: 2014 Fantasy Football Analysis & Team Outlook

  Green Bay Packers Offseason Changes Offseason Acquisitions – N/A No Longer on the Roster – WR James Jones The Green Packers have firmly established themselves as one of the most fantasy relevant teams in all of the NFL. The great thing about that is it makes the prospect of drafting their players fairly straightforward. There’s […]

Fantasy Football Stock Up / Down: Notes from Giants vs Bills Hall of Fame Game

Fantasy Football Players With Rising Stock Value Andre Williams - NYG, RB - I already put Andre Williams on my stock up list a few days ago, but after this performance, wow. Williams broke arm tackles, showed burst, decisive lateral movements, it was an all around great performance of individual running back skill. He's someone […]

Four Running Back Sleepers: Freeman, Dunbar, Ivory and Greene

Running back is one of the hardest positions to find value in in all of fantasy football. Generally speaking, getting an RB1 at the top of the third round would usually be considered a steal. You simply can't say the same about any other position. In order for a running back to be considered a sleeper, they've got […]

Khiry Robinson (RB, NO) - Fantasy Football Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Target around pick 90-95 (Current ADP: 125) ANALYSIS: As many of you are aware, the dynamic Darren Sproles has moved on from the Big Easy, seeking the snowier pastures of Philadelphia. This leaves a big hole in the explosive Saints offense, and a door open for Khiry Robinson. The departure of Sproles has triggered a change in […]

San Diego Chargers: 2014 Fantasy Football Analysis & Team Outlook

San Diego Chargers Offseason Changes Offseason Aquisitions – RB, Donald Brown No Longer on the Roster – N/A The San Diego Chargers are the epitome of the ultimate let-down team in the NFL, both in real life and in fantasy football. For years NFL pundits and fantasy experts alike have talked them up in the pre-season […]

Dallas Cowboys: 2014 Fantasy Football Analysis & Team Outlook

There is no way around the belief that the Dallas Cowboys have gotten even worse than they were during their 8-8 2013 campaign. They are a very dynamic offense with game breaking players which in fantasy world is what is really important. The defense however is looking miserably bad, highlighted by the losses of Ware […]

Philadephia Eagles: 2014 Fantasy Football Analysis & Team Outlook

The Philadelphia Eagles enter the 2014 NFL season as a very interesting team from a fantasy perspective. There are questions that need to be asked--can the NFL teams catch up to Chip Kelly's offense having seen it for a full season? Can the Eagles withstand the losses of key WRs Desean Jackson and Jason Avant? Can […]