Rashod Bateman Could Be Out Even Longer

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (core) had successful surgery on Friday. After the rookie left practice early during the week, head coach John Harbaugh initially reported that he would be back in September. However, considering the type of injury Bateman is dealing with, he may need up to eight weeks before he is ready […]

John Harbaugh Mum On Lamar Jackson

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson continues to practice after being activated from the COVID-19 list nearly a week ago. However, head coach John Harbaugh remains silent regarding the former MVP's availability for Saturday's preseason opener against New Orleans, only indicating that Jackson would play just a series if he suits up. After a historic 2019-20 […]

ADP Fallers at Running Back

We continue looking at ADP risers and fallers through the offseason as we already completed our first run back in June. Average Draft Position (ADP) indicates the average position where a player is drafted over more than one fantasy football draft. You can consider it as the price you have to pay to draft and […]

RotoSurgeon's Hot Takes for 2021 Fantasy Football

If you've followed me (@RotoSurgeon) on Twitter for more than a short period of time or even had the displeasure of scrolling my timeline, you will know that my opinions are...plentiful. Going against the grain is my lifeblood. It keeps my dopamine receptors busy and provides the fuel to keep searching the sports realm for […]

Rashod Bateman Needs Surgery; Expected To Be Out Until September

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (groin) will have surgery and is expected to miss several weeks as he recovers. Bateman injured his groin during Tuesday's practice. Head coach John Harbaugh told reporters on Thursday that he expects Bateman to be able to return in September, although he wasn't clear at what point during the […]

Navigating 2021 Tight Ends and Flex Draft Recap- Woo Fantasy Podcast

RotoBaller fantasy football analyst Brandon Murchison is joined by co-host Nick Hefley in a new episode of WooFantasy! In this episode, the guys go around the league and get you caught up on all the buzz from NFL training camps and how it could impact fantasy football values. They also recap Brandon's Flex Leagues draft […]

Rashod Bateman Has A Chance To Play Week 1

Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receiver Rashod Bateman (groin) has a chance to return for Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders. The 2021 first-round pick was given a week-to-week timetable after suffering a soft-tissue injury during the team's practice on Tuesday. This is a tough blow to the Ravens, as Bateman has been really impressive […]

Top Draft Targets: 2021 RotoBaller Staff Picks

We've already dug into the top busts and avoids for 2021 fantasy football drafts according to the RotoBaller NFL staff. Now, we will focus on the top draft targets and ADP values for 2021 fantasy football. Our analysts have agreed to sum up their thoughts on the top players to target in drafts based on […]

Rashod Bateman Dealing With Groin Issue

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (groin) is in jeopardy of missing time, possibly even extending into the regular season. The first-round pick is considered week-to-week after suffering a groin injury during practice on Tuesday. Although it didn't appear serious when it happened, his diagnosis quickly went south in the ensuing hours, potentially leaving signal-caller […]

Rashod Bateman (WR, BAL) - 2021 Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~155 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~178 ANALYSIS: Even with a limited selection of games his final season at Minnesota, Bateman was the fifth wide receiver selected in the 2021 NFL draft, going to the Baltimore Ravens with the 27th pick in the first round. Bateman has the size, speed, and ability to develop […]

Rashod Bateman Diagnosed With Soft Tissue Injury

Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receiver Rashod Bateman (leg) was forced to exit Tuesday's practice after suffering an injury while running a route. Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports that the injury that Bateman suffered is a soft tissue injury. He is slated to undergo further tests, which will help determine the severity. The good news for […]

Rashod Bateman Suffers An Injury In Tuesday's Practice

Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receiver Rashod Bateman (upper body) suffered an injury in Tuesday's practice. He pulled up in the midst of running a slant route, then fell to the ground. He limped off the practice field after the incident and did not return. His injury is being described as an upper body or groin […]

Rashod Bateman Returns To Practice

Baltimore Ravens first-round wide receiver Rashod Bateman returned to practice Monday morning after missing a few days last week. The rookie wide receiver has received high praise from his teammates, specifically Sammy Watkins, who said that Bateman "is a pro already." Teammate Marquise Brown is also not practicing with a hamstring injury. Though Baltimore finished last […]

NFL Rookie Spotlight - Rashod Bateman

For the second consecutive season, there will be an influx of extremely talented rookie wide receivers entering the NFL. One of them is undoubtedly Rashod Bateman. After three productive seasons at Minnesota, Rashod Bateman declared after his COVID-shortened junior season with the Golden Gophers. Bateman produced at an extremely high level at a non-traditional Big […]

Fantasy Outlooks in a Minute - NFC Teams

I have been looking at data from the 2020 season since the Super Bowl finished. I have been looking at projections for the 2021 season for the past few weeks. I have been writing fantasy football columns from different perspectives for the upcoming year for quite some time now. Do you know one thing I […]

NFC Wide Receiver Depth Charts Analysis

The regular season is right around the corner and each team's depth chart is mostly complete! Before diving into the fantasy season, RotoBaller has you covered with some last minute wide receiver depth chart recaps for each team, including some useful bits of analysis for players you want to keep on your radar. Please note […]

AFC Running Back Depth Charts Analysis

The regular season is right around the corner and each team's depth chart is mostly complete! Before diving into the fantasy season, RotoBaller has you covered with some last-minute running back depth chart recaps for each team, including some useful bits of analysis for players you want to keep on your radar. Please note that […]

Lamar Jackson Activated From COVID-19 List

The Baltimore Ravens have activated quarterback Lamar Jackson from the COVID-19 list. The 2019 NFL MVP will rejoin his team after missing every practice to begin camp. Jackson will need some time to get accustomed to his new receivers, most notably Rashod Bateman and Sammy Watkins. Offensive coordinator Greg Roman has said he envisions a […]

Lamar Jackson Not On Practice Field Friday

Despite reports that Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson would return to practice off the COVID-19 list, he did not appear on Friday. It's the eighth practice that Jackson has missed out on due to the COVID-19 list. He also landed on the COVID-19 list last season, missing a game against the Titans in the process. […]

Players With Misleading Numbers Worth Reconsidering in 2021

When it comes down to facing a fantasy draft, two numbers are often the most sought after by fantasy GMs: current ADP and overall rank from the prior season. No matter how experienced fantasy players are, those two numbers are thought of as the ultimate all-encompassing representations of every football player's value. Knowing what he […]

Five Very Deep Draft Sleepers

As we head into the 2021 season, fantasy managers will all be looking for the next late-round draft pick or waiver wire pickup to win their fantasy league. It happens almost every year, someone who is not on the fantasy radar to start the year comes out of nowhere and becomes a league winner for […]

Lamar Jackson Eligible To Return From COVID-19 List On Friday

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will be able to return from the COVID-19 list on Friday, however, he still has some hurdles to clear. Jackson must clear protocol and provide a negative test to return to practice on Friday. This was the second time the 2019 NFL MVP has tested positive for the virus, as […]

Dynasty Rankings Analysis - Tight End

There are plenty of talented tight ends in the NFL these days, and many of them are 27 or younger and perfect to have on a dynasty fantasy football roster for the next several seasons. Fantasy football general managers do not generally build their dynasty teams around their tight ends. That does not mean that […]

Lamar Jackson To Miss Second Consecutive Week Of Camp

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (COVID-19) will miss the second consecutive week of practices to open up camp. Jackson was added to the COVID-19 list last week, which is the second time since last year he has tested positive for the virus. There shouldn't be a cause for concern, as Jackson is well familiar with the […]

J.K. Dobbins Envisions Himself As Elite Running Back

Heading into the 2021 season, Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins will be the lead back in the most prolific rushing attack in the NFL. The Ravens' offensive coordinator Greg Roman has made it known that he expects the Baltimore running backs to have an expanded role in the passing game this season. In an […]

Marquise Brown Has Hamstring Injury

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown is currently dealing with a hamstring injury that's reportedly worse than originally thought, according to head coach John Harbaugh. Brown has now missed three consecutive practices. There's still a lot of time before the regular season, so while hamstring injuries are a definite concern, especially with a receiver like […]

Wide Receiver Depth Charts Analysis - AFC

The regular season is right around the corner and each team's depth chart is mostly complete! Before diving into the fantasy season, RotoBaller has you covered with some last-minute wide receiver depth chart recaps for each team, including some useful bits of analysis for players you want to keep on your radar. Please note that […]

Sammy Watkins Off To A Great Start In Training Camp

Baltimore Ravens veteran wide receiver Sammy Watkins is turning heads early on in training camp practices. Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman called Watkins "one of the best receivers in the NFL, period," and ESPN's Jamison Hensley noted that Watkins "has been the Ravens' best WR in the first three days of training camp." Watkins' talent […]

NFL Rookie Spotlight - Zach Wilson

The New York Jets have struggled to find quality quarterback play since Hall of Famer Joe Namath's legendary career in the Big Apple. This year, the franchise took another swing at the position by taking BYU passer Zach Wilson with the second overall pick in this April's draft. With a new coaching staff, a revamped […]

Marquise Brown Leaves Field Early

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown left the field early in practice on Thursday and was seen having his legs stretched out by a team trainer. Luke Jones of WNST reports that it "didn't look to be anything serious," but noted there is "no reason to push it so early in camp, especially with Lamar […]