Impact of J.K. Dobbins on the Ravens' Backfield

With the 55th overall pick in this year’s NFL draft, the powerhouse Baltimore Ravens selected Ohio State standout J.K. Dobbins to bolster an already-impressive ground attack. Dobbins joins a backfield that also consists of last season’s starter, fantasy RB8 for the season, Mark Ingram II, as well as reserves Gus Edwards and Justice Hill. For […]

ADP Landmines - Avoid These Players in 2020

Every year, when we reflect back on the NFL season that was, it's easy to have 20/20 vision and see the mistakes that you made in the draft. In 2019, guys like David Johnson and Le'Veon Bell went in the middle of the first round and didn't perform on par with their first-round billing. Johnson […]

2020 RotoBaller Superflex League Draft Recap

For the majority of the summer, I wasn't sure if I was even going to play fantasy football this year. I was pretty adamant that a season wouldn't happen. As August came and went and the NFL's testing protocols proved effective, my optimism began to grow and the idea of sitting out a season just […]

Top Draft Values and Targets: RotoBaller Staff Picks

We've already dug into the top busts and avoids for 2020 fantasy football drafts according to the RotoBaller NFL staff. Now, we will focus on the top draft targets and ADP values for 2020 fantasy football. Our analysts have agreed to sum up their thoughts on the top players to target in drafts based on […]

J.K. Dobbins Looking Dynamic In Camp

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins has looked "dynamic" in training camp, according to The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec. According to Zrebiec, Dobbins will have a role in Week 1's season opener against the Cleveland Browns. He wrote, "Mark Ingram remains the starter and Gus Edwards still figures to get his touches, but Dobbins will have […]

FFPC Average Draft Position Report: ADP Analysis and Insights

Examining the Average Draft Positions from the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) gives us a great snapshot of what high-stakes fantasy football players are thinking. The ADPs, which are housed in FantasyMojo.com’s deluxe shop of FFPC data, show you what some of the most competitive fantasy players in the world are thinking. For this exercise, […]

Rookie Running Back Primer: Analyzing ADP Value for 2020

Rookie running backs are certainly volatile and we're always dealing with the unknown aspect of how a player's game will translate to the big show. How rookies make the transition will be even more imperative this season as players and teams deal with a more limited training camp and zero preseason games. However, every single […]

Draft Busts and Players to Avoid: RotoBaller Staff Picks

The RotoBaller NFL staff has many thoughts on the biggest potential busts and avoids for 2020 fantasy football. Some of our analysts have agreed to sum up their thoughts on the top players to fade in drafts based on inflated ADP, playing time concerns, or other variables. Here are the top players at each position […]

Offensive Line Analysis: Champs and Chumps

A key factor that is often overlooked in terms of fantasy success, especially at the running back position, is the importance of solid offensive line play. Many of the top fantasy football performers have the luxury of playing with some of the top lines in the game. Similarly, when a player is on a team […]

DeShon Elliott To Become Starter In Secondary

Baltimore Ravens third-year pro defensive back DeShon Elliott will take over as a starting free safety after the release of Pro Bowl safety Earl Thomas last Sunday. Elliott was a sixth-round pick by the Ravens in 2018. The 23-year-old from Texas played in only six games (no starts) and had six solo tackles and one […]

Lamar Jackson Back At Practice Monday

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (groin) returned to practice on Monday after sitting out of training camp as a precaution the previous two days due to a groin strain. "He was back. He looked good. He had a good practice. We're moving forward, like I've said," head coach John Harbaugh said. It was never considered […]

Updated PPR Rankings for 2020 Fantasy Football Drafts

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our staff's updated 2020 fantasy football PPR rankings (top 440) for the month of August. Also included are player tiers and auction values. These refreshed PPR rankings are being released as we head into the heart of fantasy football draft season, factoring in all of the off-season moves and news. […]

2020 Fantasy Football Running Back Rookie Rankings: Post-NFL Draft

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our staff's updated 2020 fantasy football rookie running back rankings. These rankings are being released after the 2020 NFL Draft, but things will of course change as we get closer to the NFL season. Those of you who are regular RotoBaller readers have likely already seen our updated overall fantasy football […]

2020 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rookie Rankings: Post-NFL Draft

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our staff's updated 2020 fantasy football rookie wide receiver rankings. These rankings are being released after the 2020 NFL Draft, but things will of course change as we get closer to the NFL season. It's been well-documented that the 2020 wide receiver class is one of the best to come […]

2020 Fantasy Football Tight End Rookie Rankings: Post-NFL Draft

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our staff's updated 2020 fantasy football rookie tight end rankings. These rankings are being released after the 2020 NFL Draft, but things will of course change as we get closer to the NFL season. Those of you who are regular RotoBaller readers have likely already seen our updated overall fantasy football […]

Marquise Brown: 2020 Fantasy Football Sleeper

Many football fans know of the epic 2019 season the Baltimore Ravens had. Though it resulted in a bitter divisional-round exit at the hands of the Tennessee Titans, the Ravens return a young and highly-talented roster in 2020. After boasting a historic rushing attack last year, many have their eyes on Lamar Jackson and the […]

Lamar Jackson Misses Practice With Injury

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has missed two straight practices with what head coach John Harbaugh is calling a "soft-tissue injury." When asked to elaborate, Harbaugh would not provide any further information, stating, "I'm not getting into all that. We're not getting into injuries." It doesn't appear to be anything major at this point of […]

Baltimore Plans To Move On From Earl Thomas

The Baltimore Ravens plan on moving on from Pro Bowl safety Earl Thomas according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Thomas punched teammate Chuck Clark during practice on Friday and was sent home. The Ravens plan to either release Thomas for conduct detrimental to the team or trade him if they can strike a deal with another […]

The King's FFPC Pros vs. Joes Best Ball Superflex Draft Breakdown

I admitted on Twitter this week that I prefer Best Ball drafts over mocks. The results actually count for something and are much more competitive. Best Ball drafts help you get the reps you want while also demanding you make your picks with full authenticity. You get better as a drafter every time you do […]

WR Stat Sleepers: Fantasy Points Per Target

In 2019, Marvin Jones Jr. averaged 2.13 fantasy points per target in ESPN standard PPR scoring. "What is that supposed to mean to me?" you ask. Fair enough. That's an odd stat to throw out there without any context. Instead, what if I phrased it as follows: In 2019, Marvin Jones Jr. averaged more fantasy points […]

Tight End Best-Ball Tiered Rankings and Analysis - August

Tight ends continue to climb in valuation, as top-notch players like Travis Kelce and George Kittle have entered the conversation as late first-round or early second-round picks in best ball formats with TE Premium scoring such as FFPC. Even in typical scoring formats, some fantasy managers want to secure a relatively safe option at an […]

Updated Tight End Draft Rankings - Standard Scoring (Non-PPR)

The NFL season will be here quicker than Travis Kelce runs a slant route. RotoBaller’s tight end rankings for standard fantasy football leagues have not changed drastically during the offseason, but there have been some risers and fallers to make note of. Most of the fantasy value changes have to do with the supporting casts […]

Earl Thomas Sent Home From Practice After Fight

Baltimore Ravens safety Earl Thomas was sent home from practice on Friday after an on-field altercation. Thomas and safety Chuck Clark had a heated incident near the end of practice and had to be pulled apart by teammates and coaches. This isn't the first time Thomas has had issues with teammates in Baltimore as he […]

Bust Watch: Three Overvalued Tight Ends for 2020

Tight end is a deeper position heading into 2020 than in any other year in recent memory. You don't have to draft studs like Travis Kelce or George Kittle to feel good about your tight end situation this season. Plenty of young, promising talent emerged in 2019, while some older names continued to perform or even […]

Meet the Mount Rushmore of 2020 Fantasy Football

We all know the big names that dominated their positions last year: Lamar Jackson, Michael Thomas, Christian McCaffrey, and Travis Kelce were league-leaders and often league-winners for a lot of fantasy managers. All these players finished at number one at their respective positions. This does not mean they were the best values though. C-Mac was […]

Fantasy League of the Future! Fantasy Bomb Pod

Pierre Camus and Chris Mangano reveal the fantasy football trend of the future... the All-Flex league! They break down the roster settings and rules for this unique format and reveal their draft strategies including how to approach superflex leagues and how much tight end premium scoring matters. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on […]

Nothing Imminent For Ravens, Dez Bryant

Free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant's workout with the Baltimore Ravens is over, and a source said that nothing is imminent between the two sides. Bryant hasn't played in the NFL since 2017 and is trying to come back from a torn Achilles' he suffered in November of 2018 while with the Saints. The 31-year-old could […]

Wide Receiver Best-Ball Tiered Rankings and Analysis - August

As you prepare for each draft, multiple factors are incorporated into your analysis of every selection. For those of you who participate in the highly popular Best-Ball leagues, this process includes building a team that can withstand the challenges that can emerge during the season, without having the opportunity for any form of in-season roster […]

Quarterback Rankings, Tiers, and Analysis

With the influx of talented young prospects, the quarterback position in fantasy football seems to be the deepest it has ever been. Although the overwhelming mindset has been that you can wait on the position in drafts, it has become more prevalent as we enter the 2020 season. No longer is it a dire need […]

Stop That Hype Train! Kenyan Drake

The Miami Dolphins traded Kenyan Drake to the Arizona Cardinals during the midway point of the 2019 season. From there, he took the bull by the horns, rushing for 643 yards and eight touchdowns while also catching 28 passes for 171 yards. He finished in the top-25 in PPR scoring at his position in six […]