Russell Wilson Traded To Denver Broncos: Fantasy Breakdown
In a move that elicited both shock and awe across the NFL landscape, the Denver Broncos acquired Russell Wilson in a trade package that included the Seahawks receiving five draft choices and three players, including Noah Fant and Drew Lock, in return. The Broncos received the “missing piece” to becoming a projected Super Bowl contender, […]
Best Fantasy Football Seasons of All-Time – Tournament Edition
In recognition of Cooper Kupp’s all-time great season and with March Madness right around the corner, what better time to look at who had the greatest fantasy season of all time in a tournament-style competition? To do so, there will be 32 contestants entered into the pool. They will be seeded and you, the voters, […]
WR/TE Stat Analysis: Catch Rate and Drawn Pass Interference
When it comes to drafting stud wide receivers and tight ends, we all pursue the same stats: receptions, yards, and touchdowns. It makes sense. Those three stats are the ones that ultimately yield actual, tangible fantasy points in every fantasy league, no matter the format. The savviest fantasy GMs often focus on targets, as without […]
FFPC 'Never-Too-Early' Best Ball Tournament
The FFPC 'Never-Too-Early' Best Ball Tournament is here! It may seem as if March is too far removed from the regular season to be a meaningful time to draft, but that's not the case. In fact, this is the perfect chance to use your wealth of fantasy knowledge (and the information provided below) to take […]
Early 2022 Wide Receiver Sleepers - Fantasy Football Draft Values
The life of fantasy football can come at you hard and quick. It’s amazing how the landscape can change over a short period of time, specifically as it relates to individual players. One doesn’t need to look any further than Gabriel Davis of the Buffalo Bills and what his huge playoff performance has done to […]
Lamar Jackson, Ravens Hopeful Of Reaching Extension
Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said he spoke with quarterback Lamar Jackson "fairly recently" about a contract extension, and the two sides are hopeful something can get done this offseason. The Ravens will continue to work under Jackson's urgency as he represents himself in negotiations. The 25-year-old had a down 2021 season due to […]
Biggest Running Back Breakouts of 2021 - Fantasy Football Year In Review
There were a number of running backs who had breakout seasons in 2021. Whether it be due to injury or bad play by those in front of them, some of these players were a complete surprise. For a few of them though, this was expected. It is just nice to have it happen to the extent […]
Ravens Re-Sign Tony Jefferson
The Baltimore Ravens re-signed safety Tony Jefferson to an undisclosed deal on Thursday. The 30-year-old initially signed to the team's practice squad on Dec. 133 an was elevated to the active roster with Baltimore's secondary wiped out by injuries. Jefferson led the team with 10 tackles in Week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals and had […]
Zach Orr Hired As Ravens Linebackers Coach
The Baltimore Ravens hired Zach Orr as their inside linebackers coach on Wednesday. He will return to the team just six years after being named an All-Pro for them as a player. The 29-year-old will replace Rob Ryan, who spent one year with Baltimore before becoming a senior defensive assistant for the Las Vegas Raiders. […]
Biggest Running Back Busts of 2021 - Fantasy Football Year In Review
Though the epic 2021 NFL season is now behind us, it doesn’t hurt to reflect on what happened this past campaign from a fantasy perspective. As usual, guys appeared out of nowhere to be fantasy studs and have elevated themselves heading into 2022 drafts. On the other end, some preseason darlings laid a dud and […]
Biggest Quarterback Breakouts of 2021 - Fantasy Football Year In Review
This list was hard to create. Hence why it is a short one. Most of the quarterbacks who were great like Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, and Josh Allen were already stars and therefore not breakouts. Even other stars like Russell Wilson, Kyler Murray, and Lamar Jackson took steps backward. This left a minimal number of […]
Biggest Tight End Surprises of 2021 - Fantasy Football Year In Review
The tight end position is only enjoyed by true degenerates of fantasy football. It’s a wasteland of epic portions. A position filled with landmines where the biggest winner is just the player who managed to lose the least. Outside of our big five, which unfortunately seems to be dwindling, you could make a solid case […]
Marcus Peters Expects To Be Back This Summer
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters (knee) said that he expects to be back from his torn ACL by June or July, which means he could be a full-go for the beginning of training camp. Peters blew his knee out in practice just days before the season-opener in 2021 and missed the entire season. Despite the […]
Lamar Jackson Resumes Throwing
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (ankle) posted video clips on his Instagram on Tuesday of him back on the field throwing to wide receivers Rashod Bateman and James Proche II. Jackson sat out the final four games of the 2021 season due to a bone bruise in his ankle, and head coach John Harbaugh said […]
Marlon Humphrey Expected To Be Ready By Training Camp
Baltimore Ravens defensive back Marlon Humphrey (pectoral) expects to be ready by the start of training camp. His season ended after suffering a torn right pectoral muscle in Week 13. The 25-year-old's rehab process is "going well," and "it feels good to get back healthy again. "It's going well," Humphrey said. "I've been rehabbing that […]
Nick Boyle Expected To Be Fully Healthy Heading Into 2022
Baltimore Ravens tight end Nick Boyle (knee) is expected to be fully healthy heading into the 2022 season. After suffering a significant knee injury in 2020, the 29-year-old returned in Week 11 and appeared in only five games. He was a non-factor in the passing game last season and caught one pass for two yards. […]
Lamar Jackson Returns To Throwing In 2022 Ramp-Up
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was felled by injuries down the stretch in 2021, which limited him to just 12 games, ultimately seeing the Ravens fall short of a playoff berth. But just days after Super Bowl LVI, Jackson was back on the practice field, throwing passes in a contained environment as his first significant […]
Miles Boykin Could Be Cut This Offseason
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Miles Boykin is a cut candidate this offseason. He has a salary cap number of $2.75 million in 2022, and the Ravens would save $2.54 million against the cap if they were to cut him. The third-round pick in 2019 has been a disappointment and is coming off an injury plagued […]
Calais Campbell Won't Retire
Baltimore Ravens impending free-agent defensive lineman Calais Campbell said he won't be retiring this offseason. Campbell finished out his two-year, $27 million deal with the Ravens and will be a free agent next month, but the 35-year-old fully intends on returning in 2022 for his 15th NFL season. He was only able to record 1.5 […]
Biggest Wide Receiver Breakouts of 2021 - Fantasy Football Year In Review
What is a breakout? In fantasy football, we tend to use so many different adjectives to define players and it's hard to keep track of what they all mean. Fantasy managers often see players "break out." We all remember the Peyton Hillis', Gary Barnidge's, and Robert Tonyan's of the world, am I right? Those aren't […]
The King's Updated Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings and Analysis
As the 2021 NFL season approaches its official conclusion with the Super Bowl, dedicated fantasy football players are closely examining their dynasty league rosters. Trade offers have already started to fly in many leagues, but a patient approach can pay off well. We still need to see a lot of what shakes out in free […]
Biggest Quarterback Surprises of 2021 - Fantasy Football Year In Review
Every year, fantasy managers are treated to surprise performances by certain players. Sometimes those are good surprises and sometimes those are not so good, but they happen every single year regardless. In recent seasons, the quarterback position from a fantasy perspective has changed. Fantasy managers are chasing upside and that often comes from being able […]
Biggest Wide Receiver Surprises of 2021 - Fantasy Football Year In Review
Anyone who assembled a roster during the 2021 season experienced a unique journey that required enormous flexibility. This included the ability to navigate the unwanted absence of players that you were depending on due to injuries, COVID protocol, and other unplanned developments. Many of you have now transitioned from the emotions surrounding your final results […]
Biggest Tight End Breakouts of 2021 - Fantasy Football Year In Review
There were several tight ends who made their fantasy football general managers very happy during the 2021 season. While Kansas City standout Travis Kelce had another scintillating season, and Atlanta rookie Kyle Pitts showed the football universe why he will be a fantasy force for the next decade, there were many tight ends who had […]
Early 2022 Best-Ball Sleepers for Fantasy Football
Drafting for next season when the Super Bowl hasn't even taken place might seem premature. Don't care. We've already done a too-early mock draft and will continue to prepare our readers to win in 2022 fantasy football leagues. Best-ball is the ideal place to begin since you can set and forget multiple teams throughout the […]
Biggest Tight End Busts of 2021 - Fantasy Football Year In Review
The 2021 season was not kind to some of fantasy football’s top tight ends as not every highly-drafted TE put up the numbers Baltimore’s Mark Andrews did this season. Minnesota’s Irv Smith Jr., Green Bay’s Robert Tonyan, and Washington’s Logan Thomas all had their seasons ruined due to major injuries, and all three had the […]
The Biggest Risers for 2022 Fantasy Football - Way Too Early Mock Draft Review
The NFL playoffs may be going on right now, but for fantasy managers, we have reached the beginning of the offseason. With that in mind, it is never too early to look ahead to 2022! Following the end of the regular season, 12 members of the RotoBaller team, including myself, teamed up to do a […]
Way Too Early 2022 Mock Draft for Fantasy Football - Rounds 5-12 Breakdown
As the playoffs roll on to determine the 2021 NFL champion, we're not waiting to look ahead to the next fantasy football season. We gathered 12 RotoBaller analysts to conduct a very early 2021 mock draft over 12 rounds. The format was full PPR and roster construction as follows: 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, […]
Way Too Early 2022 Mock Draft for Fantasy Football - Rounds 2-4 Breakdown
As the playoffs roll on to determine the 2021 NFL champion, we're not waiting to look ahead to the next fantasy football season. We gathered 12 RotoBaller analysts to conduct a very early 2021 mock draft over 12 rounds. The format was full PPR and roster construction as follows: 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, […]
Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends Risers And Fallers: 2021 Season Review
Congratulations to all managers whose tireless dedication toward winning league titles resulted in the fulfillment of your championship aspirations. You successfully navigated continual challenges that extended far beyond the normal obstacles that emerged during the season. For those of you who were unsuccessful in achieving the ultimate goal of capturing your leagues, your efforts should […]