Calvin Ridley Back At Practice Sunday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (hamstring) was back at practice on Sunday. It would appear that the issue Ridley suffered with his hamstring was cramping during the heat. The rookie wide receiver being on the field will be music to the ears of Matt Ryan and the offense. The young pass catcher is in […]

The Perfect Pair - Two Mid-Round QBs that Can Combine for QB1 Value

The same question is everlastingly debated every year – should you take one of the elite level quarterbacks early, or wait on some of the QB2s with upside later? It’s definitely a debate worth having, but there are so many moving parts it becomes difficult to say decisively if taking a QB either early or […]

Takkarist McKinley Left With Trainers Saturday

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley suffered just a bruise to his right arm during practice on Saturday. It looked like it might be something worse when he left the practice field with the trainers. Clearly Dan Quinn thought it was something more, as he spoke of his relief when he was told that it […]

Calvin Ridley Left Practice Early

Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver Calvin Ridley left practice early on Saturday with a minor leg/hamstring injury. Initial reports suggested it may be heat related. However, Dan Quinn later informed the media about the minor leg/hamstring issue. Quinn also stated that Ridley will be reassessed Sunday. At this point it would be of little surprise […]

Nick Mariano's 2018 Late-Round Fliers (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We’re intentionally sidestepping the term “sleeper" because I don’t want to get wrapped up in debates over these guys not being “under the radar” enough. I may still throw it into the SEO field, though...no regrets. Instead, let’s discuss some late-round fliers that are […]

Jake Matthews Signing Five-Year Deal

Atlanta Falcons left tackle Jake Matthews is finalizing a five-year, $75 million deal on Friday, according to a source. Matthews has become a perennial Pro Bowler and is now the third highest paid left tackle in the NFL. He makes life easier for quarterback Matt Ryan and the running game in Atlanta.

Julio Jones To Make $13.4 Million In 2018

As part of Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones' revised deal, he will make $13.4 million in 2018 instead of $10.5 million. He also received a $4.4 million signing bonus and lowered his base salary from $10.5 million to $9 million, according to sources. Jones should now report to training camp after the team worked […]

Road to #1 Receiver - NFC South

Each year, elite wide receivers are some of the mainstays of fantasy football rosters. With high target shares and production values, these consensus top-tier wide receivers are some of the first names off of draft boards and consistently perform well throughout the season. However, there is also a good amount of unpredictability at the position, […]

Takkarist McKinley And Andy Levitre Avoid PUP List

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley and guard Andy Levitre will both be limited to begin training camp. However, Dan Quinn revealed in his press conference that neither will be placed on the physically unable to perform list. This is good news for both players, with McKinley looking to build on his six sack, 15 […]

Running Back Depth Chart Projections - Training Camp Edition

Now that the 2018 NFL Draft and the bulk of free agent signings have concluded, fantasy owners have a somewhat clearer picture of how each team's offense is going to look this upcoming season. Still, many roster positions are won and lost in training camp and the preseason, especially when it comes to the running […]

Fantasy Bomb - Training Camp Preview

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus and writer Chris Mangano discuss training camp no-shows Le'Veon Bell, Julio Jones, and Josh Gordon, as well as the impact of DeMarco Murray's sudden retirement. We also review our final Fish Bowl (SFB8) rosters and Chris shares his affinity for Zero RB once again. This radio show is sponsored by […]

Julio Jones To Report To Training Camp

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones will report to training camp with the rest of the Falcons on Thursday. A deal was struck between the two sides late Wednesday. The full terms of the deal are not yet known but Jones is happy and the Falcons are still able to get deals done with other […]

Falcons Hoping To Get Something Done With Julio Jones

The Atlanta Falcons are "hopeful" of getting something done with wide receiver Julio Jones, who is holding out of training camp, according to a team source. Both sides have been discussing a contract extension for a while now. Something could get worked out before the start of the regular season. The veteran Jones disappointed fantasy […]

Thomas Dimitroff, Dan Quinn Sign Three-Year Extensions

Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff and head coach Dan Quinn both signed three-year contract extensions on Wednesday. Quinn became the head coach on 2015 and quickly took the team to a Super Bowl appearance in 2016. He has a 29-19 regular season record with two playoff showings in his three years in charge. The […]

Julio Jones Does Not Plan To Report To Camp

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is not planning to report to camp and is comfortable with the idea of sitting out the entire time. The Falcons have stated they will not renegotiate Jones' contract at this stage. However, this stance from Jones may force the issue. Jones has been one of the best receivers […]

Superflex Strategy - How to Attack Draft Day

Superflex leagues, for those that don't already know, are a fantasy football setup in which every team's lineup includes at least one flex spot that can plan any offensive position, including quarterback. Typical leagues with flex spots allow for just RB/WR/TE combos, but superflex throws the high-scoring QB position in the mix. Current conventional fantasy […]

2018 Quarterback Previews - After Hours With RotoBaller Radio

RotoBaller fantasy football expert Anthony Aniano takes a look at the at latest fantasy football news and notes, and previews the quarterback position for your 2018 fantasy football drafts. This RotoBaller Radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at RT Sports. In this podcast you will hear about: Carson Wentz, Jared Goff Cam Newton, […]

Takkarist McKinley Won't Start Camp On PUP

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley (shoulder) will not start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to a source. He was held out of offseason workouts after having left shoulder surgery, and he was limited at the start of camp last year due to surgery on his right shoulder. McKinley has […]

Boom or Bust - Player Predictions for Young QBs

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Roto Revolution - Top 10 Overall Rookies

The 2018 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings episode is here! Welcome to the next episode of the RotoRevolution presented by RotoBaller. On today's show, we'll be discussing the Top 10 overall rookies for this year in fantasy football as well as a brief player analysis for each. Be sure to comment below if there any rookies […]

Julio Jones Will Not Receive New Deal

The Atlanta Falcons have told wide receiver Julio Jones that he will not receive a new deal before the regular season begins, but they hope he still reports for training camp at the end of this month. The Falcons told Jones they hadn't budgeted a renegotiation this offseason and could not rework his deal at […]

RotoRevolution - 12 Team PPR Mock Draft with Player Analysis

The 2018 Fantasy Football season is here and mock drafting is in full swing. A mock draft may not tell you exactly how the picks will fall but it helps you get an understanding of what rounds players can typically be taken in. In this episode we have 2 RotoBaller experts completing a 12 team […]

Falcons Optimistic Austin Hooper Will Improve

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said he is "pumped" about tight end Austin Hooper's potential as he heads into his third season. Hooper has caught 10 of 14 passes with four touchdowns and six first downs in his career in the red zone. "I think I can be a red zone threat," Hooper said. […]

Bull Rush - Target Risers and PPR Values

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Bear Down - Players Who Will See Market Share of Targets Decrease

In order for an NFL wide receiver to have a successful fantasy season, that wide receiver has to have the ball thrown to him. It seems so simple, but predicting how the share of a team's targets will shake out is difficult stuff when you factor in the combination of rookies and free agents that […]

Falcons Reach Deal With Calvin Ridley

The Atlanta Falcons reached a deal with first-round wide receiver Calvin Ridley on Wednesday, according to a tweet by SportsTrust Advisors. It's believed to be a standard four-year rookie deal with a fifth-year option for Ridley, who was the No. 26 overall pick in the first round. He was viewed by many to be the […]

Headlines to Watch In 2018 NFL Training Camps

Every NFL season has enticing stories to follow going into training camps and 2018 is no different. Which players are going to hold out, which teams are going to rise to the occasion and of course, why do teams go on Hard Knocks when it means bad things for their season? These types of headlines […]

2018 Rankings Analysis - Running Backs in Standard Leagues

The yards are getting harder and harder to come by for today’s running backs in the NFL. There were only nine 1,000-yard rushers in the NFL last season, the second-lowest amount over the past 15 years. The 2018 rushing champion, Kansas City’s Kareem Hunt, led the league with the lowest amount of yards (1,327) since […]

Dynasty RB Rankings Analysis (June)

As we draw ever-closer to NFL training camps, dynasty owners are gearing up for drafts already. Many rookie drafts have already begun, but the best is the dynasty startup where you get to create a new franchise from scratch. Dynasty is a different beast than redraft, so you need to know how to value each […]

Jerrick McKinnon (RB, SF) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE:  Target ~20 CURRENT ADP: ~25 ANALYSIS: San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon is the most obvious top-end sleeper leading into the season. He was the most obvious when he was signed by San Francisco, but there was concern over the 49ers drafting an early down back - someone like Rashaad Penny, Royce Freeman, or even Nick […]