One Snap Away: Top 10 Backup QBs In The NFL
We all know that the quarterback is the most important position in football, but it could be argued that it's the single most important position in team sports, as no other position in any team sport has as much of an impact as a quarterback. While getting/retaining a superstar QB is the number one priority […]
NFL Coaching Matters: AFC East Preview
After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]
Is Kyle Pitts Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts suffered a season-ending MCL injury in his right knee in November of last year. Due to it, he played only 10 games and wasn't able to build on a promising rookie season in the NFL. Playing with Marcus Mariota as his quarterback didn't help him either, and he was […]
2023 Fantasy Football PPR Running Back Rankings and Tiers Analysis
In the not-so-distant past, running backs were viewed as the hottest of all commodities in fantasy football. If you made it out of the first three rounds of a fantasy draft without at least one back on your roster, you were doing it wrong. Things have gradually shifted over the past few years as the […]
2023 NFL Tight End Power Rankings: All 32 Starting TEs
The tight end position has continued to evolve in the modern game. Once known as blockers that would occasionally catch passes, today's TEs are often extremely athletic and do serious damage as key parts of offensive schemes. While a select few at the position are truly elite pass catchers, many tight ends still handle plenty […]
Bryce Young Was Named The Panthers Starting QB, Is Young Worth Drafting As Your QB2 In Superflex Leagues?
In a move that didn't take anyone by surprise, the number one pick in the draft was named the starting quarterback by the team that picked him in April. Bryce Young will start for the Carolina Panthers. Young led the SEC in passing yards in 2021, the year he won the Heisman Trophy, and he […]
Justin Ellis Signs With Atlanta
Free-agent defensive tackle Justin Ellis agreed to terms with the Falcons on Friday. He was taken in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft and has appeared in 117 games for the Raiders, Ravens, and Giants, totaling 182 tackles and 1.5 sacks. But the veteran will likely be used situationally in Atlanta, so his […]
Desmond Ridder, Taylor Heinicke Struggling With Deep Passes
Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke are reportedly struggling with deep passes. According to Adnan Ikic of Falcoholic, neither signal-caller has connected on a deep shot through three days of training camp. Last season, Marcus Mariota struggled to connect with Kyle Pitts and Drake London on chunk plays, so it's a worrisome development. […]
2023 Fantasy Football RB Rankings: Early Analysis
Until just a few years ago, running back picks would dominate the first round of fantasy football drafts. But the early 2023 Average Draft Position (ADP) indicates that times have certainly changed. Both Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) and FantasyPros ADP show that currently only three of the top-12 overall picks are running backs. This […]
Falcons Don't Have An Update On Calais Campbell
Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said to "give it at least 10 days" before the team has an update on defensive lineman Calais Campbell (undisclosed), who is the only player on the team on the Non-Football Injury list at training camp. The Falcons aren't concerned that Campbell's injury is a long-term one, so the […]
Is Bijan Robinson the Favorite to Win Offensive Rookie of the Year? Fantasy Football Outlook
The Atlanta Falcons' first-round draft pick Bijan Robinson is the bettors' favorite to win Offensive Rookie of the Year. At +300, Robinson is considered to have a 25% shot at taking home the rookie award. Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (+400 / 20%) is the number two contender. Robinson might have the top odds at […]
Is Garrett Wilson Injured Or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson was the 10th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. The former Ohio State star was the second wide receiver drafted last year behind USC’s Drake London. Wilson had an outstanding college career. Over the first two years at Ohio State, the young wide receiver had 73 receptions […]
Saquon Barkley Signs One-Year Deal With The Giants, Is Barkley A Top-Five Pick In Fantasy Football?
The New York Giants have forestalled a holdout from running back Saquon Barkley by signing him to a one-year deal worth up to $11 million, just $900,000 more than he would have made on the franchise tag. After Barkley had his best season since 2018 last year, the Giants and the 26-year-old running back were […]
2023 NFL Power Rankings: All 32 NFL Head Coaches Ranked
Being an NFL head coach is not for the faint of heart. While the financial rewards are huge, these unique individuals must eat, sleep, and breathe the game of football, while applying their skills in high-pressure situations. The head coach turnover rate is tremendous as ten new franchise leaders have been hired over the last […]
Fantasy Football ADP Report: 2023 FFPC Draft Trends
While many fantasy football players don’t start thinking about their annual drafts until August, high-stakes competitors have already started to participate in their league drafts. The Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC), a premier high-stakes platform for those seeking a significant challenge, is hosting league drafts regularly in all types of formats. All fantasy players can […]
Bijan Robinson Favored To Win Offensive Rookie Of The Year
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson was selected No. 8 overall in an era where the position is being devalued. That said, the expectation is that he will handle a monster workload as soon as his rookie campaign begins, and he's the betting odds favorite to win Offensive Rookie of the Year. Atlanta posted the […]
Kyle Pitts To Practice Wednesday
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (knee) is participating in practice on Wednesday. This is great news considering the 22-year-old is coming off a torn MCL that ended his 2022 season after just 10 games. Pitts posted an impressive rookie season, becoming just the second rookie tight end in NFL history to post 1,000 yards. […]
Kyle Pitts Still Working His Way Back From Knee Injury
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (knee) missed the final seven games of last season due to a torn MCL. Head coach Arthur Smith said he expects Pitts to be ready for Week 1, but his workload for training camp is unclear. "He's still getting back. He's still working," wide receiver Drake London said. "Once […]
Commander Clash – Antonio Gibson vs. Brian Robinson for Fantasy Football
Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson had a strong start to his NFL career after being drafted in 2020. In each of his first two seasons, Gibson posted at least 1,000 scrimmage yards and 10 total touchdowns. However, his usage and production both dropped off significantly last season, as he posted career lows in rushing […]
Re-Drafting the First Round of the 2020 NFL Draft
Most football fans know that the 2020 NFL Draft was one of the strongest classes in recent memory. It has produced Pro-Bowlers galore, as well as some legitimate, franchise-altering talents. Even though the Class of '20 was terrific, there are always some big misses in the first round of the NFL Draft. In this article, […]
Time To Hang It Up: Five NFL Quarterbacks That Are Close To Retirement
The average NFL career is extremely short, with a large majority of players only getting a few years in the league. That career expectancy increases dramatically for successful quarterbacks, who are now playing longer than ever. Perhaps the greatest - and most recent - example of just how long QBs can play is the recently-retired […]
NFL Coaching Matters: NFC South Preview
After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]
Best Ball Sleepers for Fantasy Football - Draft Targets for QB, RB, WR, TE
The 2022 fantasy football season saw plenty of sleepers pay off and high draft capital players bust, but that's always part of the game. Fantasy football addicts who are reading this article are sure to be drafting teams for 2023 or are just looking ahead, so it's time to dive into the top best ball […]
Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings (Tiers 4-9) - July 2023 Best Ball Leagues
Many of you have been assembling rosters in best ball leagues since the initial weeks of the offseason, and participation in this format has intensified as we have progressed throughout the summer. You are also dedicating your efforts toward draft preparation and roster construction as we rapidly approach the regular season. Enthusiasm for the best […]
2023 Fantasy Football PPR Rankings (Post-NFL Draft): Garrett Wilson, D'Andre Swift, Jordan Addison, Joe Mixon, more
Welcome RotoBallers to another edition of fantasy football rankings! The NFL season is around the corner, as we are a few weeks away from the start of training camp and less than 50 days until Week 1. Below you'll see our updated 2023 fantasy football PPR rankings for the top 400 players as of July […]
Falcons Put Caleb Huntley On PUP List
The Atlanta Falcons placed running back Caleb Huntley (Achilles) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Thursday after he suffered an Achilles injury in a Week 15 loss to the New Orleans Saints last year. Huntley was never expected to be ready for the start of training camp next week, although he's consistently been […]
Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates - One NFL Player From All 32 Teams
NFL training camps are just around the corner. That means the 2023 regular season is less than two months away. There will be plenty of storylines during training camp and the preseason. However, the most interesting ones will be about possible breakout players. Let's look at one potential breakout candidate from all 32 NFL teams.Be […]
Bounce Back Quarterback Candidates For 2023 Fantasy Football - Dak Prescott, Russell Wilson, Justin Herbert, more
An NFL player’s performance throughout the course of their career is never linear. How easy would this game be if it was? If they all continued to perform better from their rookie season until they reached a plateau and then began to decline, our fake little game would become increasingly less enjoyable. Why? Because it […]
Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings July (Tiers 4-9) - Best Ball Leagues
Many of you have been assembling rosters in best-ball leagues since the initial weeks of the offseason, and participation in this format has intensified as we have progressed through the summer. You are also dedicating your efforts toward draft preparation and roster construction as we rapidly approach the regular season. Enthusiasm for the best ball […]
Stack 'Em: Taking Advantage Of NFL Teams With Favorable Early Schedules in 2023
NFL training camps around the league are set to start in the next few weeks. Shortly after that, the NFL regular season will be here. With the 2023 fantasy football season less than two months away, how can we position our teams to get off to the hot starts we all hope for? Several factors […]