Players To Target In 2024 Best Ball Fantasy Football Leagues
Best Ball season is back! All you have to do is draft the "best" team. Easy, right? Not so fast. But it's all about having fun, right? I know, I know, you want to win lots of money. But let's be realistic here. It's hard to draft the best team. That's where RotoBaller comes in. […]
Coach Knows Ball: Brock Bowers 2024 NFL Draft Film Breakdown Of Georgia TE
Welcome to Coach Knows Ball, an NFL Draft series analyzing the top prospects in the 2024 class. I'm a college football coach with nine years of NCAA experience and have been scouting NFL Draft prospects for over 15 years. This series will give a deep dive into the film of some of the top players […]
Five Free Agent Sleepers For 2024 Fantasy Football
When NFL franchises allow players to walk in free agency, they typically don’t see the value in retaining the talent relative to the price. In layman’s terms, they aren’t high-impact players and a replacement can be discovered. In uncommon instances, a free agent’s change of scenery boosts production. Recent examples include tight end Evan Engram […]
Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Best Ball Rankings For 2024 (Tiers 1-3)
We have now entered the process of free agency, which will soon provide pathways for some wide receivers to seize significant roles in their new landing spots. The player movement that has ensued will also negatively impact the stock of other receivers whose roles will decrease within their reshaped depth charts. Participation in best ball […]
All-Time Leading Receiver for Every NFL Franchise
As the NFL leans toward efficient and explosive passing, we have seen more high-level receiving production in recent years. The modern NFL has a focus on securing top-notch pass-catchers too; just in the last few seasons, we have seen players like Tyreek Hill, A.J. Brown, and D.J. Moore traded for premium draft capital, and the […]
Jonnu Smith Signs With Dolphins: 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook
Free agency does not officially begin until the legal tampering period starts on March 11, but Jonnu Smith already inked a deal with the Miami Dolphins. Since Smith was not on an expiring contract but was instead released by the Atlanta Falcons, he was free to get ahead of the free-agent frenzy. After a strong […]
Don't Sleep On Rookie Tight End Ja'Tavion Sanders In Your 2024 Fantasy Football Leagues
For the longest time, the tight end position has consisted of Travis Kelce and, well... everybody else. Sure, Mark Andrews and George Kittle have had some good, even great, seasons, but this has largely been Kelce's world, and all the other tight ends were just living in it. We've had our big three during the […]
Biggest Losers Of The 2024 NFL Combine: NFL Draft Prospect Analysis
I know what you're thinking: "Who the heck writes an article bashing prospects before the NFL Draft? Can't you just let these young men enjoy the journey?" The point of this article isn't to dunk on any of the players who might have underperformed and already declare them busts in the NFL, but in the […]
Kirk Cousins Seriously Considering The Falcons
According to very credible sources, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (Achilles) is seriously considering moving his family to Atlanta so that he can play for the Falcons. Unless Cousins re-signs with the Vikings by next Wednesday, March 13, he'll become an unrestricted free agent. The Falcons have always been the top alternative to the Vikings […]
Is Kirk Cousins A Good Fit For The Atlanta Falcons? 2024 Free Agent Outlook
A 35-year-old quarterback just months removed from a torn Achilles is the cream of the crop in the free-agent market. A few years ago, the injury likely would have been curtains for the career of Kirk Cousins. Instead, there appears to be a bidding war brewing for his services. A half-dozen teams should examine a […]
Predicting 2024 NFL Season Award Winners - MVP, Offensive Rookie of the Year, and more
With the 2023-24 NFL season behind us and the Kansas City Chiefs securing another Super Bowl victory, all eyes are on the upcoming 2024-25 season. Speculation fills the air as teams prepare for the draft, navigate free agency, and ponder potential trades, wondering who will shine on the field in the coming year. Yet, with […]
Fantasy Football Dynasty Sleepers Heading Into 2024- Tight End
When you play in a dynasty fantasy football league, you do not just plan for the upcoming season, you plan for the next five seasons, too. There is more to take into consideration when formulating which players you want to target in a dynasty league compared to a standard league. You have to put a […]
Way Too Early NFL Power Rankings: Where Do All 32 Teams Stand?
With the NFL Combine kicking off this week, that means it's officially time to start thinking about the 2024 NFL season. After the Kansas City Chiefs finished off their Super Bowl win against the San Francisco 49ers, teams didn't waste time turning the page to the next year, so neither will we. Teams like the […]
One Free Agent Every NFC Team Should Sign During 2024 NFL Free Agency
NFL free agency will officially begin on March 13 at 4 p.m. ET. At that time, free agents can start signing with any NFL team. Before then, though, NFL teams can offer the franchise tag to one player. The franchise tag should come into play for several key free agents this season. Cincinnati Bengals wide […]
Biggest Winners Of The 2024 NFL Combine: NFL Draft Prospect Analysis
As the 2024 NFL Draft edges closer, talents are stepping into the limelight at the Scouting Combine and attempting to seize their moment in front of the draft's key decision-makers. This annual event isn't just a showcase; it's a golden ticket for hopefuls to climb the draft order, provided they excel in their specific skill […]
Next Gen Stats Review: 2023 Running Backs
Many know Next Gen Stats for the fastest ball carriers in the NFL, which tracks a player's top speed in miles per hour (mph) on a given play. DK Metcalf had a 73-yard touchdown score that registered 22.23 mph, with Chase Brown (22.05) and Tyreek Hill (22.01) making a reception as the only three players […]
Falcons Interested In Kirk Cousins
The Atlanta Falcons are clearly seeking a quarterback upgrade this offseason over Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke. Some folks think they may be the favorites to trade for Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields, but ESPN's Adam Schefter also says they are interested in Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent QB Kirk Cousins (Achilles), despite the fact he […]
Top Fantasy Football Rebound Candidates For 2024 Including Patrick Mahomes, Josh Jacobs, and Drake London
We may be in the heat of basketball season, but we're discussing a different kind of rebound today. Some of the most talented athletes in the world have suboptimal seasons but there's often a bounceback year in the near future. The talent isn't waning, the circumstances surrounding them have been altered. Below we dive into […]
Falcons In Play For Baker Mayfield?
Right now it looks likely that impending free-agent quarterback Baker Mayfield will re-sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this offseason, but NFL Network's Tom Pelissero mentions the Atlanta Falcons as a dark-horse candidate to get involved. Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that re-signing Mayfield is an "extremely high priority" after the former first overall […]
Coach Knows Ball: Jayden Daniels 2024 NFL Draft Film Breakdown Of LSU QB
Welcome to Coach Knows Ball, an NFL Draft series analyzing the top prospects in the 2024 class. I'm a college football coach with nine years of NCAA experience and have been scouting NFL Draft prospects for over 15 years. This series will give a deep dive into the film of some of the top players […]
Fantasy Football Running Backs Best Ball Rankings for 2024 (Tiers 4-8)
We are now rapidly approaching the process of free agency, which will soon provide pathways for some running backs to seize significant roles in their new landing spots. Josh Jacobs, Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, Tony Pollard, Austin Ekeler, and D'Andre Swift are among the collection of backs who could resurface in new environments. The player movement that will eventually […]
Final Exam: Grading Every NFC Team Post Super Bowl
If this NFL season taught us anything, it was to expect the unexpected. Various storylines caught fans by surprise while simultaneously morphing the power dynamic throughout the league. With the 2023 NFL season officially over, it's time to both reflect on teams' performances and also analyze their current position ahead of a key offseason. The […]
Final Exam: Grading Every AFC Team Post Super Bowl
If this NFL season taught us anything, it was to expect the unexpected. Various storylines caught fans by surprise while simultaneously morphing the power dynamic throughout the league. With the 2023 NFL season officially over, it's time to both reflect on teams' performances and also analyze their current position ahead of a key offseason. The […]
Falcons Have A Lot Of Faith In Kyle Pitts
Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot said that the team has a lot of faith in tight end Kyle Pitts now that he's fully healthy. Pitts played in all 17 games last year, but he wasn't fully healthy for much of the season after recovering from an MCL sprain in his right knee that he […]
Falcons Releasing Jonnu Smith
The Atlanta Falcons are releasing tight end Jonnu Smith on Tuesday, according to a source. Smith will be on the open market this offseason after catching 50 passes for 532 yards and three touchdowns on 70 targets in 17 games (six starts) in his lone season in Atlanta in 2023. The Falcons traded for Smith […]
2024 Fantasy Football: Dynasty Startup Mock Draft (Non-Superflex)
Last week, we posted the results of a rookies-only dynasty draft featuring 12 staff members. That mock gave you an idea of what rookie drafts might look like in established non-Superflex dynasty leagues. That format didn't show you the value of veterans compared to these incoming rookies, though. For that, we had to perform a […]
Falcons Not Closing Any QB Doors At Combine
The Atlanta Falcons don't plan on closing any doors while evaluating the quarterbacks for the NFL scouting combine, which started on Monday in Indianapolis. Addressing the QB position this offseason is a priority for general manager Terry Fontenot as they look for an upgrade over Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke. The Falcons currently hold the […]
Biggest Fantasy Football Running Back Breakouts of 2023
In the high-stakes world of fantasy football, the running back position is the cornerstone of many winning strategies. Whether it's securing crucial yardage, making key receptions (in PPR formats), or finding the end zone, their multifaceted contributions can make or break a fantasy team's fortunes. Yet, what truly sets the running back position apart is […]
Coach Knows Ball: Drake Maye 2024 NFL Draft Film Breakdown Of North Carolina QB
Welcome to Coach Knows Ball, an NFL Draft series analyzing the top prospects in the 2024 class. I'm a college football coach with nine years of NCAA experience, and have been scouting NFL Draft prospects for over 15 years. This series will give a deep dive into the film of some of the top players […]
2024 NFL Mock Draft - Making All 32 Fan Bases Happy
Predicting the first round of the NFL Draft is a futile exercise. The “best” mock drafts have a hit rate lower than Kyle Schwarber’s batting average, which probably explains why there are so many of them floating about. Here, we won’t be trying to predict the future of the 2024 NFL Draft. Instead, we will […]