Biggest Tight End Breakouts of 2022 - Fantasy Football Year In Review

The tight end position as a whole is always a wasteland of mediocre production, so identifying players in that role who can outperform ADP gives fantasy managers an edge over opponents. While tight end breakouts often aren't nuclear and league-winning, they can provide a boost to fantasy teams in search of a championship. The difference […]

Which Team Could Pick Josh Downs In The 2023 NFL Draft?

The 2023 NFL Draft is a few months away, but the excitement is building. While this year’s wide receiver class lacks the superstar names like in 2021, there are plenty of talented options. There are three wide receivers considered locks to go in the first round: USC’s Jordan Addison, Ohio State’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and TCU’s […]

Kaleb McGary Expected To Return To Falcons

ESPN's Field Yates thinks the Atlanta Falcons will re-sign impending free-agent offensive tackle Kaleb McGary this offseason. McGary's breakout season in 2022 in his fourth NFL campaign should net him a big payday. Atlanta's quarterback situation is a big question mark, but they'll also need to ensure that whoever is under center has a dependable […]

Which Team Could Pick Tanner McKee In The 2023 NFL Draft?

The 2022 NFL Draft class had only one first-round quarterback, as Kenny Pickett was selected 20th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers. After Pickett got drafted, we didn’t see another quarterback get picked until the Atlanta Falcons used the 74th overall pick on Desmond Ridder. It wasn’t until the fourth round that we finally saw five […]

Will The Falcons Cut Marcus Mariota? 2023 NFL Outlook

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota signed a two-year deal last offseason to be the starting quarterback for Arthur Smith, but his future with the team could be in doubt after a lackluster year. The team has an out on his contract as it was designed that way so they could move on should Mariota not […]

Is Kyle Pitts Healthy or Injured? Will Pitts be Ready By Training Camp?

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts was selected fourth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, so needless to say, his expectations are sky-high. He became only the second rookie tight end in NFL history to post 1,000 yards in 2021, but his 2022 sophomore campaign left a lot to be desired. Pitts caught 28 of […]

Marcus Mariota Is A Cut Candidate

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (knee) is unlikely to be with the organization next season. The 29-year-old left the team after getting benched and underwent surgery on his knee. The Falcons would save $12 million by cutting Mariota before June 1st. That being said, it seems increasingly likely the Falcons will move on from Mariota. […]

Falcons Still Consider Feleipe Franks A Tight End

It sounds as though the Atlanta Falcons haven't given up on making Feleipe Franks a tight end. The former college quarterback was moved to the tight end position last year and showed flashes during training camp, but he didn't have any catches during the regular season and was only targeted twice. Franks is under contract […]

Falcons Expected To Re-Sign Olamide Zaccheaus, KhaDarel Hodge

The Atlanta Falcons are expected to re-sign impending unrestricted free-agent wide receivers Olamide Zaccheaus and KhaDarel Hodge this offseason. Zaccheaus was second on the team with 40 catches for 533 yards in 2022. "Just an extremely unselfish guy and the kind of guy you want in your program," wide receivers coach T.J. Yates said. Hodge […]

Is Desmond Ridder The Future In Atlanta?

The Athletic's Josh Kendall writes that the consensus is that nobody outside the Atlanta Falcons building knows whether the team is committed to quarterback Desmond Ridder for the long term because no one inside the building is talking. Ridder started the final four games of 2022 and went 73-for-115 for 708 yards, two touchdowns and […]

Kyle Pitts' Rehab "On Schedule"

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts' (knee) rehab/recovery from a season-ending right knee injury is "on schedule," according to tight ends coach Justin Peele. The 22-year-old Pitts needed surgery for a Grade 2 MCL sprain in late November after getting hurt in Week 11. The good news is he's on the right track and could […]

PrizePicks NFL DFS Props Picks - Conference Championship Round

Hello everybody and welcome! The 2022 NFL playoffs have reached Championship Sunday and that means our friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great DFS plays we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single stats. […]

Falcons Name Ryan Nielsen As Defensive Coordinator

The Atlanta Falcons hired New Orleans Saints co-defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen as their new defensive coordinator on Friday. The 43-year-old Nielsen has spent the last six seasons as an assistant with the Saints, where he was the defensive line coach for all six years. He spent the first 15 years of his coaching career in […]

Sizing Up Fantasy Football Rookies That Flopped in 2022 (Skyy Moore, Zamir White, Isaiah Spiller, Jalen Tolbert)

Regardless of the fantasy football format you play in (dynasty, keeper, redraft, etc.), rookies represent an opportunity to acquire young talent with an unknown ceiling. Each year, we draft several of these individuals hoping they actualize their potential. Unfortunately, not all of them will. Sometimes injuries will derail their campaign or end it early. Other […]

Falcons Interview Ryan Nielsen For Defensive Coordinator

The Atlanta Falcons interviewed New Orleans Saints co-defensive coordinator/defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen for their defensive coordinator job on Tuesday, according to sources. The Saints are coming down the home stretch in their search for a new leader of their defense. The Falcons are looking for a new defensive coordinator after the 73-year-old Dean Pees […]

NFL DFS Lineup Sleepers for DraftKings, FanDuel - NFL Divisional Playoff Round Value Picks Include Brock Purdy, Jerick McKinnon, Tee Higgins, Dallas Goedert

If you are still wanting to play fantasy, the good news is there are still three more weeks to do it. NFL playoff action continues this weekend with two games on Saturday (1/21) and two more on Sunday (1/22). What's even more interesting is that fantasy football and real life have intersected this season. Of […]

Falcons Interview Brian Flores For DC Job

The Atlanta Falcons interviewed Pittsburgh Steelers senior defensive assistant and linebackers coach Brian Flores for their vacant defensive coordinator position on Thursday, according to a source. Flores is also a strong candidate to land the head-coaching job with the Arizona Cardinals, but if that doesn't transpire, he could head to Atlanta. He notably opened a […]

Falcons Interviewing Vic Fangio For Defensive Coordinator

The Atlanta Falcons are interviewing long-time respected defensive coordinator Vic Fangio on Wednesday for their vacant defensive coordinator position, according to sources. The former Denver Broncos head coach has been serving as a defensive consultant with the Philadelphia Eagles this year. He will be one of the top candidates in any defensive coordinator search. Fangio […]

Which Draft Pick Do The Atlanta Falcons Have In The 2023 NFL Draft?

The Atlanta Falcons ended the 2022 season with a 7-10 record. After starting with a 3-3 record, the Falcons lost five of their final seven games with Marcus Mariota under center. However, the team switched to Desmond Ridder after their bye week. The rookie went 2-2 as the starter, pulling off back-to-back victories to end […]

2022 Fantasy Football Awards - RotoBaller Writers Picks

Howdy, and welcome to the official 2022 Fantasy Football Awards Show, presented by RotoBaller. These awards are voted on by RotoBaller's NFL writers, with some lighthearted commentary by yours truly. As is tradition, I'm your host, Nick Mariano. I'm not Michael Scott, but I always try to make The Dundies proud as we look back […]

DraftKings NFL DFS Picks: Wild Card Weekend - Saturday Slate

Hello RotoBallers and welcome back to Break The Slate! Our season-long quest to find the best plays at each position for every DraftKings Main Slate has now evolved into a postseason venture, and in this article, we'll be discussing the best plays of Wild Card Weekend for the Saturday Only DraftKings slate. With just two […]

NFL Pick 'Em: Player Prop Picks for No House Advantage - Wild Card Weekend

The NFL regular season is officially wrapped up, and you may be wondering what to do without having fantasy football lineups to set. There are six exciting matchups in the Wild Card round of the playoffs that should be entertaining to watch, but we all know how much more thrilling it is when you have […]

Wide Receiver Risers, Fallers, Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Counts: 2022 Year In Review

Congratulations to all fantasy managers whose tireless dedication toward winning league titles resulted in the fulfillment of your championship aspirations. For those of you who were unsuccessful in achieving the ultimate goal of capturing a league title, your efforts should also be commended, as this does not diminish your ongoing commitment throughout the year. Your […]

2022 Fantasy Football Recap: Who Were the Studs and Duds?

The NFL 2022 fantasy football season has come to an end. It is good to look back before we look forward, find our strengths and weaknesses, and see what we did right and wrong—looking at the season from the draft to the fantasy football championship to find what strategies worked and who were our waiver […]

Dean Pees Announces His Retirement

Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees informed the players on Monday that he is retiring, according to sources. The 73-year-old had been weighing the decision in recent weeks. The Falcons are expected to conduct a wide search for their next defensive coordinator. It's the third time that Pees has actually announced his retirement from coaching, […]

Younghoe Koo Finishes The Year Strong

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo was perfect in the team's 30-17 Week 18 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He made all three of his field goals against the Buccaneers and was perfect on extra-point attempts, making all three. Koo ended the game with 15 fantasy points, his best performance since Week 1, where he […]

Falcons Defense Struggles Despite The Matchup

The Atlanta Falcons defense struggled in the team's 30-17 Week 18 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While Tom Brady and the starters played most of the first half, Blaine Gabbert and Kyle Trask combined for 17 pass attempts in the contest. Despite facing two backup quarterbacks, the Falcons didn't have an interception. Furthermore, they […]

MyCole Pruitt Finds The End Zone In Week 18

Atlanta Falcons tight end MyCole Pruitt found the end zone in the team's 30-17 Week 18 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The veteran tight end caught three of five targets for 34 receiving yards against Tampa Bay. He scored 10.9 half-point PPR fantasy points in the game, a season-high. Furthermore, Pruitt's five targets were […]

Olamide Zaccheaus Scores A Touchdown

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus scored a three-yard touchdown in the team's 30-17 Week 18 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The veteran receiver caught four of his seven targets for 37 yards against the NFC South champions. He ended the game with 11.7 half-point PPR fantasy points, his best performance of the year. […]

Drake London Has First 100-Yard Receiving Performance

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London had 120 receiving yards in the team's 30-17 Week 18 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The rookie receiver had his first career 100-yard performance in Week 18, catching six of eight targets in the game. He scored 15 half-point PPR fantasy points against the Buccaneers, his best performance […]