Quarterback Best Ball Sleepers for Fantasy Football Drafts

The 2022 fantasy season was a difficult one for several highly-drafted quarterbacks. Kyler Murray, Lamar Jackson, and Dak Prescott all missed significant portions of the year while others like Justin Fields and Tua Tagovailoa battled injuries down the stretch during the fantasy playoffs. What's become clear is the larger divide between the elite quarterbacks and […]

Taylor Heinicke Solidifies Status As Backup

The Atlanta Falcons quarterback, Taylor Heinicke, had a strong performance in Friday night's game, demonstrating why the team signed him as a backup for Desmond Ridder in the offseason. Heinicke completed 13 of his 21 passes, throwing for 162 yards. He also made a 28-yard completion to J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, setting up the only touchdown of […]

Godwin Igwebuike Plays Well Again

Atlanta Falcons running back Godwin Igwebuike put in another solid performance in Friday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals, rushing 14 times for 61 yards. His longest run of the night went for 16 yards. Igwebuike will have to continue playing well to make the final roster but is making a solid case to be […]

Bijan Robinson Shines In Debut

In Friday night's game, Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson showcased his skills and performed commendably against the Bengals' defense. He proved his worth and made a strong argument for being drafted at his current fantasy ADP by carrying the ball four times for 20 yards and catching his only target for six yards.

Desmond Ridder Plays Well Despite Interception

Friday night's game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Cincinnati Bengals saw Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder perform excellently. He completed 7 out of 9 passes for 80 yards, with one interception and one rushing attempt that gained him 7 yards. Unfortunately, his interception resulted from a tipped pass, and a flag could have been […]

Penny Hart Removed Due To Concussion

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said that wide receiver Penny Hart (head) was looked at and taken out of Friday night's preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals because of a concussion. Hart was targeted just once in the 13-13 tie and hit his head hard on the turf while trying to catch a pass […]

2023 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidate: Jahan Dotson

Many of you have been participating in Best Ball leagues throughout the draft season and will maintain your involvement in this format until the regular season is underway. Most of you are also determining your strategy as you construct rosters in redraft leagues while remaining aware that you should maintain flexibility in your decision-making based […]

Cordarrelle Patterson (RB, ATL): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~150 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~190 ANALYSIS:  Close your eyes and remember how last season Cordarrelle Patterson had 136 total yards in Week 1 and 153 in Week 3 before a Week 4 injury ruined the party. Bijan Robinson is an obvious stud but this means Patterson can go back to handling […]

Should I Draft Luke Musgrave? Fantasy Football Outlook

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has been the gold standard for the position since 2016. When another player draws a comparison to an eight-time Pro Bowler, it makes headlines. When asked to compare rookie Luke Musgrave to another tight end, Packers safety Dallin Leavitt told ESPN that the answer is Kelce. “I played a […]

KhaDarel Hodge Injured On Friday Night

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (ankle) won't return to Friday's preseason meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals. The wideout had one catch for seven yards before his night ended in the first half. Hodge, who signed a one-year deal during the offseason to remain in Atlanta, finished last season with only 13 catches for 202 […]

Cordarrelle Patterson To Miss Multiple Weeks

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson will be out for a couple of weeks, according to head coach Arthur Smith. There weren't many more details given outside of the fact it's a soft-tissue injury. Patterson will miss the rest of the preseason before being re-evaluated ahead of Week 1 of the regular season. There's a […]

Must-Have Running Backs - 2023 Fantasy Football RB Draft Picks

2023 fantasy football RB must-have picks, running back draft targets and sleeper picks! LaQuan Jones' fantasy football running back draft targets for your 2023 fantasy football drafts. The 2023 fantasy football draft season is here - win big with RotoBaller in 2023! Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM […]

Why You Must Draft a Top-Seven Tight End in Fantasy Football

I am not someone who enjoys telling people what to do. Except when it comes to fantasy football. When it comes to fantasy, I have no problem telling what I think they should do! For instance, I think drafters should take a receiver in round one. Because of ADP, I say you must take a running […]

Falcons Put Matt Hennessy On Injured Reserve

The Atlanta Falcons placed offensive lineman Matt Hennessy (knee) on season-ending Injured Reserve on Wednesday. Hennessy, who has started 22 games on the interior of the team's offensive line in the last three years, has been out of practice since July 28 due to a knee injury. The 25-year-old was expected to compete for the […]

Tyler Allgeier Will Still Have A Role

The Atlanta Falcons drafted rookie running back Bijan Robinson eighth overall in this year's NFL draft because they plan to use him a lot, but they also don't want to overuse him. They don't have to overwork Robinson because they still have Tyler Allgeier, who set the franchise's rookie rushing record in 2022 (210 carries […]

Best Ball Fantasy Football Draft Strategies - Tips, Advice on How to Win Your Drafts

Best Ball leagues have become one of the most popular formats for fantasy football enthusiasts over the past few years. In these formats, there are no start 'em or sit 'em decisions to be made, as the highest-scoring players on your roster will automatically be entered into your lineup at the end of each week. […]

Tight End Rankings #1-10 for Fantasy Football Drafts - Evan Engram, Dallas Goedert, Darren Waller, Kyle Pitts, more

It’s official, the 2023 pre-season has begun! As the 2023 season looms, we welcome the final group of fantasy football fans back into the mix. This season we have had some big names change teams (see, Aaron Rodgers), a division that is made up of two quarterbacks who were top-four draft picks this year (AFC […]

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Cleveland Browns 2023 Outlook

The Cleveland Browns have a highly-rated offensive line, one of the toughest-to-tackle running backs, and a decent wide receiver room. If their quarterback can play half-decent, they should have a good season. The Browns made some additions to their wide receiver room, trading for Elijah Moore and drafting Cedric Tillman. Still, their WR corps was only […]

Is Zach Ertz Injured Or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz was the 35th overall pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2013 NFL Draft. Ertz had a productive college career, totaling 112 receptions for 1,434 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns in three years at Stanford. More importantly, the former second-round pick had a slow start to his NFL career. […]

Best Ball Week 17 Draft Strategy - Fantasy Football Matchups Chart and Spots to Exploit

Best Ball is taking the fantasy football world by storm. For those unfamiliar, Best Ball contests like the FFPC Best Ball Tourney and Best Ball Mania IV on Underdog Fantasy allow you to draft an entire roster of players at any point in the offseason. That team then competes in a large field tournament to […]

Is Kendre Miller Injured Or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

The backfield in New Orleans is in flux. The Saints currently have three notable running backs on the roster: long-time star Alvin Kamara, offseason addition Jamaal Williams, and rookie Kendre Miller. Kamara will miss the first three games of the regular season due to a suspension stemming from a fight in Las Vegas in 2022. […]

Bijan Robinson Sits Out Preseason Opener

Atlanta Falcons rookie first-round running back Bijan Robinson was among several starters on offense that didn't play in the team's preseason opener on Friday night against the Miami Dolphins. Robinson and the rest of the starters will make their preseason debut this Friday against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Falcons took Robinson with the eighth overall […]

Tight End Rankings #11-20 for Fantasy Football Drafts - Dalton Kincaid, Tyler Higbee, Sam LaPorta, Gerald Everett, more

It’s official, the 2023 pre-season has begun! As the 2023 season looms, we welcome the final group of fantasy football fans back into the mix. This season we have had some big names change teams (see, Aaron Rodgers), a division that is made up of two quarterbacks who were top-four draft picks this year (AFC […]

Falcons Waive Mykal Walker

The Atlanta Falcons have waived linebacker Mykal Walker on Sunday. The team originally selected Walker in the fourth round of the 2020 draft. Walker recorded 107 tackles, one sack, and two interceptions in 16 games (12 starts) for the Falcons last season. It's a bit odd to see the Falcons moving on from Walker who […]

Superflex (2QB) Quarterback Sleepers for 2023 Fantasy Football Drafts - Sam Howell, Desmond Ridder, Baker Mayfield, more

Superflex and two-QB formats have become increasingly popular in fantasy football. The glaring difference between these leagues and regular setups is the premium placed on the QB position. Big-name studs like Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, and Jalen Hurts all get drafted inside the top half of the first round. However, what happens to the value […]

10 NFL Rookies You Should Know For 2023 Fantasy Football

NFL rookies are "shiny new toys" for fantasy managers. These young stars bring some fresh energy to every football season due to the tantalizing prospect of what type of contributors they might become. Like the organizations that drafted them, fantasy analysts are making educated guesses and projections as to how their skills will translate to […]

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Detroit Lions 2023 Outlooks

An unrelenting collection of news updates from all 32 training camps have blended with the emergence of preseason matchups to deliver an ongoing reminder that Week 1 of the regular season is steadily approaching. That’s why the team at RotoBaller is delivering non-stop updates along with an extensive collection of articles and rankings that will […]

Josh Ali Hauls Manages One Catch On Three Targets

Atlanta Falcons Wide Receiver Josh Ali is currently listed just in front of Xavier Malone on the Falcon's depth chart, and while he had more targets than Malone, he couldn't do as much with those opportunities. Ali made one catch for fourteen yards on three targets. Ali is in his second NFL season, and the […]

Xavier Malone Posts 50 Receiving Yards

Last night, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Xavier Malone caught both passes thrown to him and gained 50 yards against the Miami defense. His longest catch was for 27 yards. Malone, a Division II Henderson State University graduate in Arkansas, was ranked fourth on the team's latest depth chart. However, his strong performance last night shows […]

Godwin Igwebuike Shines Against Dolphins

Last night, Atlanta Falcons running back Godwin Igwebuike had an impressive performance against the Dolphin's defense, making a solid case for being included in the roster. He carried the ball 13 times and ran for 70 yards, scoring an 11-yard touchdown in the second quarter. In contrast, Carlos Washington Jr., listed as the fourth running […]