Path to RB1: Clyde Edwards-Helaire

Clyde Edwards-Helaire burned a lot of fantasy managers last season. After Damien Williams opted out of the COVID-ridden 2020 NFL season, Edwards-Helaire's Average Draft Position (ADP) skyrocketed. He was being taken as the sixth or seventh running back off the board, and for good reason. He was hand-picked by Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy […]

Path to QB1: Jalen Hurts

Jalen Hurts heads into training camp as the starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. Unlike years past, there's no quarterback controversy in Philadelphia, giving Hurts an entire training camp and preseason to learn the offense and operate with the starters. With a new coaching regime in place, the repetitions can only help both Hurts and […]

Travis Etienne Done for 2021 - Fantasy Impact

Jaguars' first-round rookie RB Travis Etienne suffered a serious mid-foot Lisfranc injury during the teams’ preseason Week 2 game vs. the Saints. In a subsequent move, Jacksonville has placed Etienne on injured reserve, officially ending his 2021 season. Although Etienne has yet to take a snap in a regular season game for the Jaguars, his absence […]

Darnell Mooney - 2021 Fantasy Sleeper

Training camp activities are continuing for all 32 teams and we have reached the onset of preseason matchups. This has incentivized fantasy managers to increase their draft preparation and roster construction, with the goal of capturing their leagues. The team at RotoBaller is fully aware of your efforts to maximize the scoring potential for each […]

Ravens Expecting J.K. Dobbins To Be Out For The Year

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) is currently undergoing an MRI on his knee. We don't know the official diagnosis on his injury yet. However, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Ravens' expectation prior to the MRI was that he had suffered a season-ending knee injury in Saturday's preseason game against the Washington Football […]

Ty’Son Williams Could Make Active Roster

Baltimore Ravens running back Ty'Son Williams may have done enough this preseason to secure a roster spot moving ahead. The sophomore finished the team's exhibition against the Washington Football team with 42 yards off four attempts while adding a catch for negative yardage. Williams has been impressive during his second year in the league, and […]

Gus Edwards Finishes With 27 Yards

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards got a few touches on Saturday during the preseason win over the Washington Football Team, finishing with two carries for 27 yards. While he wasn't anticipated to get much work in this one, things may change dramatically during the regular season, primarily if J.K. Dobbins (knee) misses time moving […]

Tyler Huntley Finishes With Five Touchdowns

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley helped guide the team to its 20th consecutive preseason victory on Saturday, an NFL record, finishing with five total touchdowns against the Washington Football Team. The signal-caller got the bulk of the work after Lamar Jackson briefly saw the field, and he seemingly cemented his status as the team's backup […]

Lamar Jackson Makes Preseason Debut

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson got his first taste of preseason action during the win over Washington on Saturday, finishing with 29 yards while connecting on three of his four passing attempts. Although the team set an NFL record with its 20th consecutive exhibition victory, the feat was overshadowed by the injury to J.K. Dobbins […]

J.K. Dobbins To Be Evaluated Further On Sunday

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) will undergo further testing on Sunday to determine the severity of the left knee injury he suffered during Sunday's preseason finale against the Washington Football Team. During the opening drive, the sophomore back went down and could not put any weight on his left leg before he was […]

J.K. Dobbins Exits Preseason Contest On A Cart

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) prematurely exited Saturday's preseason finale against Washington. The sophomore injured his left knee during the opening drive of the contest, and after he wasn't able to stand, he subsequently was carted off the field to the locker room for an evaluation. Fantasy managers are certainly hoping for the […]

Running Back Best-Ball Rankings Analysis (Part 2)

Many of you who participate in best-ball leagues are planning to continue your involvement until the end of peak draft season. That is why the NFL team at RotoBaller will provide the resources you need to prepare for every remaining draft in this popular format. We will also deliver breakdowns of the latest tiered rankings following every […]

My Guys: Using ADP to Find Draft Values

Fantasy football leagues are not won in the draft alone, but having a strong draft makes winning the league that much easier. Part of having a great draft is finding players that simply have an ADP lower than they should. But, if you read my strategy article, you know I prioritize upside and not just […]

Quarterback Draft Rankings and Analysis

Starting several years ago, the late-round QB strategy quickly caught on, becoming a staple of most fantasy managers’ drafts. In 2021, though late-round QB is still viable, fantasy managers may want to start looking in a different direction. With a plethora of young, mobile quarterbacks joining the reliable veterans, quarterback projects to be exceptionally top-heavy […]

IDP One-Man Mock Draft for Fantasy Football

Whether you're an analyst or a casual fan, nearly everyone in fantasy football has what we call a "home league." These are the types of leagues where you gather with your oldest and closest friends to drink beer, make fun of each other’s anatomy, and eventually draft a fantasy team that you won’t recognize once […]

ADP Showdown - Brandon Aiyuk vs. Tee Higgins

Brandon Aiyuk and Tee Higgins are both second-year wide receivers who are coming off solid rookie campaigns. While both of these guys are ascending players, should you draft them this season at their current average draft position (ADP)? If so, which player has the better outlook? Per NFFC data pulled from 12-team leagues, Higgins currently […]

ADP Showdown - George Kittle vs. Darren Waller

George Kittle and Darren Waller finished as the TE3 and TE2 in terms of fantasy points per game respectively last season. But should you draft them as such this season, and which player presents the better value at their current average draft position (ADP)? Per FantasyDataNFL, Kittle currently has an ADP of 28.5 in PPR, […]

ADP Showdown - Ryan Tannehill vs. Joe Burrow

Joe Burrow is a young, ascending star in this league. The second-year product out of LSU is an intelligent football player (coach's son), displays solid arm strength and could very well be a future MVP in this league. Ryan Tannehill's career has been filled with ups and downs until he landed in Tennessee where he finally […]

J.K. Dobbins Still Has A High Ceiling In 2021

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins has many fantasy managers concerned, primarily after his lackluster play during the preseason. However, with a hobbled offensive line beginning to show signs of life and offensive coordinator Greg Roman sticking to a limited playbook during exhibitions, Dobbins is still anticipated to be a reliable option at the position […]

Lamar Jackson Unconcerned With Being “Figured Out”

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson isn't concerned about being "figured out" this season. The former MVP was dismissive over recent comments made by ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, who believes opposing teams will routinely decrease the statistical output of the former Louisville Cardinal, something fantasy managers haven't had to worry about over the years. The 24-year-old will […]

40 Stats To Know Before Your Fantasy Football Draft

As you cram in preparation for your final fantasy football drafts, you'll come across various statistics related to player performance. Some may lend great insight while others may be altogether meaningless. In an effort to help RotoBaller readers, I have culled 40 of the most important stats you need to know before you draft. When […]

The King's Bold Predictions - 2021 Fantasy Football

The best fantasy football analysts are right over 50 percent of the time according to some studies I have seen. RotoBaller’s Nick Mariano, though, an annual top ranker, should be an exception. But we do our best to help give you an advantage over the opposition. We are dedicated at RotoBaller to help you win, […]

Running Back Best-Ball Rankings Analysis

Many of you are now dedicating your focus toward draft preparation and roster construction during these final weeks of the offseason. That includes anyone who is involved in the best-ball format. Multiple factors are incorporated into your preparations before you enter each draft room, which will expedite the eventual decision-making process for every selection. It […]

Draft Strategy: Building a Winner Around Travis Kelce

Drafting a tight end anywhere in the first round may just not feel right to you. If you don’t play in a tight end premium format like the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC), it is going to be very hard to pass on a top-flight running back or a superstar wide receiver in round one. […]

Gus Edwards Gets Some Action Against Panthers

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards made an appearance during Saturday's preseason win over the Panthers. Edwards received only four carries but still managed to rack up 28 yards to finish with an impressive 7.0 YPC. Still, the 26-year-old didn't need to do much to cement his spot as the No. 2 option on the […]

J.K. Dobbins Make An Appearance In Win

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins got some work in during the exhibition win over the Carolina Panthers. While Nate McCrary and Ty'Son Williams did most of the dirty work on Saturday evening, combining for 25 carries, Dobbins still dipped his toes in the water, racking up eight yards off four attempts. Nonetheless, the sophomore […]

Nate McCrary Scores During Preseason Win

Baltimore Ravens running back Nate McCrary led the team in rushing during Saturday's preseason victory over the Panthers. The rookie out of Saginaw Valley State ran for 64 yards off 15 attempts. It didn't end there as he also caught two of his three targets for 19 yards, and he also scored a touchdown, punching […]

Ty’Son Williams Finds The End Zone Saturday

Baltimore Ravens running back Ty'Son Williams played well during Saturday's record-breaking preseason win over the Carolina Panthers. The 24-year-old finished with 47 yards off of 10 attempts, five carries less than Nate McCrary, who had 15 on the night, although the former's 4.7 YPC was better. Williams also had a touchdown, finding the end zone […]

Tyler Huntley Attempts To Cement Backup Role

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley was the team's only signal-caller to see the field during Saturday's win over the Panthers. Leading the Ravens to an NFL record 19th straight preseason victory, Huntley threw for 187 yards on 24-for-34 passing. He also threw an interception, although he semi-made amends by racking up 23 yards off seven […]

Nick Mariano's 2021 Late-Round Fliers (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Too many people spend prep on their early picks and then reflexively take familiar names late, but those guys rarely deliver championships. Instead, let’s discuss some late-round fliers at running back, wide receiver, and tight end that are worth taking due to their upside, but […]