2024 NFL Draft Ray Davis Film Breakdown - Coach Knows Ball

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 […]

Free Agency Check - Tight End ADP Risers and Fallers

The NFL offseason never fails to disappoint. That was the case again during the 2024 offseason, as plenty of star players found new homes. Saquon Barkley signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, Derrick Henry took his talents to Baltimore, and Stefon Diggs was traded to the Houston Texans. There were a lot of moving parts this […]

Early Look at the 2025 NFL Free-Agent Class – Top-10 Free Agents for Next Offseason

The 2024 NFL free-agency class had several talented running backs. It also included multiple big-name defensive linemen like Chris Jones and Christian Wilkins. However, the 2025 free-agency class could be even better. Several franchise-tag players from this offseason could hit the open market next year, including Josh Allen, Tee Higgins, and Antoine Winfield Jr. However, […]

2024 NFL Draft Prospect Comparison: Blake Corum vs. Jonathon Brooks

The 2024 NFL Draft is less than three weeks away. Last year, Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs were top-15 draft picks despite many in the NFL devaluing the running back position. Unfortunately, this year’s running back draft class lacks a superstar prospect. Yet, there are several talented prospects in this draft class. Two of the […]

Avoid These Tight Ends in 2024: Fantasy Football Outlook

My friend Andrew Cooper (@CoopAFiasco on X) says it all the time. To be a top-producing tight end for fantasy football, you have to be one of two things, an athletic freak or a top-2 target earner on your team. Preferably both, with a lean toward being a top-2 target earner first. But it's an […]

James Smith-Williams Agrees To One-Year Deal With Falcons

Free-agent pass-rusher James Smith-Williams agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, according to his agent, Mike McCartney. The 26-year-old defensive end entered the league as a seventh-round pick (229th overall) by the Washington Commanders in 2020 out of North Carolina State and spent the first four years of his NFL […]

Falcons Sign Kevin King

The Atlanta Falcons signed free-agent cornerback Kevin King to an undisclosed deal on Monday. King was originally a second-round selection (33rd overall) by the Green Bay Packers in the 2017 NFL draft out of Washington. He played all five of his NFL seasons with the Packers and has recorded a total of 197 tackles (158 […]

Early Division Standings Predictions for 2024 - NFL Power Rankings

We are now less than three weeks away from the 2024 NFL Draft. Teams are currently working around the clock to finalize their draft boards. It’s just one of the ways teams are trying to improve their rosters. The beauty of the NFL? There’s always parity. Surprise teams emerge and teams once thought of as […]

Falcons Would Consider Re-Signing Calais Campbell

Free-agent defensive end Calais Campbell remains unsigned. Although the 2008 No. 50 overall pick hasn't said if he'd return for another season, it appears the Falcons are interested in bringing him back. He played in Atlanta during the 2023-24 campaign, and despite his advanced age, he appeared in all 17 games. Campbell totaled 56 tackles […]

Dallas Turner An Ideal Fit For Falcons

The Athletic's Bruce Feldman believes that Alabama edge rusher Dallas Turner is an ideal fit for the Atlanta Falcons with the No. 8 overall pick in this year's NFL draft. The Falcons can use a pass-rushing spark, and Turner was the most disruptive player for Alabama's defense last year, recording 14.5 tackles for loss and […]

Early Fantasy Football ADP Analysis - Values and Avoids

When preparing for your fantasy football draft, it’s always a good starting point to see where players are being selected in drafts. One way you can do so is by analyzing average draft position (ADP). This helps you get an edge in your league by identifying breakouts, values, or potential busts. Depending on the site, […]

Nine Players Who Could Sign Massive Contract Extensions This Offseason - NFL Contracts Outlook

The 2024 NFL free-agency extravaganza has been exciting to monitor this offseason, and there has been no shortage of high-dollar contracts handed out to the likes of Kirk Cousins and Calvin Ridley. However, every time a massive contract is signed, you can expect more to follow. When players like Cousins or Ridley get more money […]

Who is the Minnesota Vikings' Starting Quarterback? 2024 NFL Outlook

It's been an eventful offseason for the Minnesota Vikings after losing veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to free agency. Cousins signed a four-year, $180 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons. That left Minnesota with a clear hole at the quarterback position heading into 2024. Last year, we saw what a Vikings-led offense would look like without […]

Falcons Sign Antonio Hamilton

The Atlanta Falcons are signing cornerback Antonio Hamilton, according to Michael Rothstein of ESPN. Hamilton spent the last three seasons with the Arizona Cardinals following one year with the Kansas City Chiefs, two years with the New York Giants, and two years with the Oakland Raiders. In 99 career games, the former undrafted free agent […]

2024 NFL Draft - Dallas Turner NFL Draft Prediction and Potential Landing Spot

ROUND PREDICTION: 1st Round (#8 Overall Pick) TEAM PREDICTION: Atlanta Falcons DRAFT ANALYSIS: Atlanta was hoping to get an extra 2024 second from the Jaguars re-signing WR Calvin Ridley, but that didn't happen and they had to settle for a 2024 third instead. The good news is that their offense is pretty set after the […]

Dynasty Primer No. 1: How to Value Fantasy Football Dynasty Draft Picks

This offseason, I convinced the powers that be at RotoBaller to approve a "Dynasty Primer" article series. Through these articles, I hope to address some big issues in fantasy football dynasty that go unanswered or underaddressed far too often. The biggest among these issues is how to properly value dynasty draft picks, which we will […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Trade Targets - Before the NFL Draft (2024)

Dynasty fantasy football managers are researching more dynasty trade targets as the NFL Draft approaches. Making moves now can benefit managers as they stay ahead of other teams in their league. Looking at your roster construction and acknowledging those areas of need is something dynasty managers should be doing now. You may not want to […]

Falcons Reuniting With Eddie Goldman

The Atlanta Falcons are signing former standout defensive tackle Eddie Goldman to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday, according to a source. Goldman has come out of retirement and is attempting a comeback in 2024. The 30-year-old was a second-round selection (39th overall) by the Chicago Bears in 2015 out of Florida State, and Goldman spent […]

Taylor Heinicke Accepts Pay Cut

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke took a pay cut recently from an expected $5 million base salary in 2024 to $1.21 million, according to Roster Management System. His $1.32 million roster bonus, which was due just after the league year began last month, was instead classified as a signing bonus. His $40,000 per game active […]

The Top-25 NFL Offseason Moves for Fantasy Football Impact in 2024

We witnessed one of the most exciting and compelling waves of NFL free agency and player movement ever in recent weeks. Now that most of the major transactions have been completed, it is a good time to review the top player changes for fantasy football purposes. I have ranked the most important 25 moves of […]

Next Gen Stats Review: 2023 Quarterbacks and Passing Advanced Stats

We're wrapping up the Next Gen Stats review with quarterbacks after covering running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends. As someone who dives into advanced metrics often, Next Gen Stats is a free resource to look at common and slightly different stats. We often use adjusted yards per attempt, air yards, and on-target percentages for quarterbacks However, Next Gen […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty League Price Check – Jonnu Smith

Veteran tight end Jonnu Smith has had an up-and-down career trajectory. The good news is his fantasy value was on the “up” side last season and could go even higher this upcoming season because of the organization he signed with during the offseason. Smith signed a two-year deal with the Miami Dolphins to serve as […]

2024 NFL Mock Draft - Rounds 2 and 3 Predictions (Post-Free Agency Update)

It's hard to believe we are now just three-plus weeks out from the 2024 NFL Draft. Warm weather and summer will be here before we know it! Free Agency's initial frenzy has settled down, sketching a clearer picture of what our beloved 32 squads are shaping up to be. If you're looking for Round 1 […]

Early Look at Tight Ends in 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts

It is never too early to start looking at players for your upcoming fantasy football drafts. The NFL Draft will be here in no time, but we do have to wait a while for the 105th season of the NFL to start. Exploring the tight end landscape now can hold you over until it is […]

2024 Fantasy Football Best Ball Strategy: Mid-Round Sleepers, Targets, and Values

There are several different types of fantasy football leagues. However, the top four are redraft, dynasty, DFS, and best ball. While every form of fantasy football has its pros and cons, best ball is the fastest-growing form. Fantasy players can draft best ball rosters on several platforms. Underdog Fantasy is my favorite. Most of their […]

Top-10 NFL Offenses Since 2000

Agree or disagree, the NFL’s banning of the hip-drop tackle is another sign the league favors offenses in today’s game. From a ratings standpoint, it’s understandable when you consider how much fun it is to watch teams light up the scoreboard. Over the years, the NFL has witnessed some truly incredible offenses. But where do […]

UFL DFS Lineup Picks: DraftKings Daily Fantasy Fantasy Advice for Week 1

Welcome to the inaugural UFL season, RotoBallers! The newest iteration of spring football is upon us, and this is our chance to build up our bankroll. You may recognize AJ McCarron, Jordan Ta'amu, Wayne Gallman, Keke Coutee, Hakeem Butler, and a handful of others from their brief NFL stints. However, we'll need to dig deeper […]

2024 NFL Mock Draft: First-Rounder With Trades

The 2024 NFL Draft is less than a month away. Yet, that isn’t soon enough for football fans. While everyone wants to discuss the quarterback class and the first few picks, the NFL Draft doesn’t end after the first round. Teams will find starters and star players on the second and third days of the […]

2024 NFL Free-Agency Winners and the Fantasy Football Impact- Part III

Throughout the NFL's offseason, many players see their fantasy football values fluctuate based on their movement and personnel decisions by their respective teams. Throughout this series, we have identified 12 players who have seen their fantasy football value increase over the free-agency period. The final big fantasy football value movement will come after the NFL […]

Power Ranking Wide Receivers Who Changed Teams This Offseason - 2024 NFL Outlook

Franchises don't often let great players in their prime depart. That's why none of the names on this list are projected to be a fantasy football WR1 or WR2 in 2024. They aren't cornerstones of an offensive identity. Good isn't great, but there's still real value in some of the guys who changed teams this […]