Hayden Hurst Could Be Immediate Contributor

Baltimore Ravens rookie tight ends Hayden Hurst and Mark Andrews are often featured together in packages with the starting offense, and their size and outside ability can create matchup problems. Hurst has made several big plays and diving catches during joint practices with the Rams this week, and he could contribute immediately if he can […]

Stop That Hype Train! Cameron Meredith

There are many reasons to be excited for the prospects of Cameron Meredith coming into the 2018 season. He is on an offense in New Orleans headed by the most accurate passer of all time. He will likely slide into the number three wide receiver position which was held down badly last season by the […]

Quarterback Tiered Rankings Analysis

The NFL season is near and fantasy drafts are already underway. Preparation is in full swing, so with that in mind, our newest rankings for all draft types and positions are out! For a full look at our updated rankings, check here. There are around 20 quarterbacks that you could conceivably use as your QB1 […]

Nick Mariano's 2018 PPR Sleepers List (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Please unhinge yourself from the word "sleeper" and look past the titles because we live in an information era where you all can just type in "sleeper" and get thousands of hits. You can go through our rankings from top to bottom and see […]

Marshal Yanda Activated From PUP

Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Marshal Yanda (ankle, shoulder) passed his physical on Saturday and was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list, although he isn't practicing on Saturday. Yanda fractured his ankle in Week 2 of last year but also had offseason shoulder surgery. He's the team's best offensive guard and should be ready […]

Boom or Bust that ADP

Last year I wrote about the seismic shift that took place amidst the RB renaissance and coined the concept #AllBenchRB. This year, I'm starting off with a new concept called #BBADP, which stands for Boom/Bust ADP. You see, I think rankings and ADPs are limited. The range of outcomes for two players juxtaposed in ADP […]

Fantasy Headliners - Tough Mid-Round Choices

Every year we all read articles or watch videos and find players that both end up falling to us in a draft and we have to make a tough decision. In this episode, I will help to make some of those tough mid-round fantasy football draft choices by talking you through my advice on how […]

Road to #1 Running Back - AFC North

Each year, elite running backs are a necessity for fantasy football rosters. With guaranteed touches each game, these consensus top-tier running backs are some of the first names off of draft boards and consistently perform well throughout the season. However, there is also a good amount of unpredictability at the position, with breakout players appearing […]

Fantasy Bomb - Best Ball ADP Risers and Fallers

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus and writer Chris Mangano talk with Best Ball Command's Mike Beers (@beerswater) to look at MFL10 ADP risers and fallers, as well as some strategies that could help you win your best-ball leagues in 2018. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at RTSports. Be sure to tune […]

Fantasy Bomb - Early NFL Training Camp Surprises

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus and writer Chris Mangano review some of the biggest surprises from the first week of NFL training camps. They discuss training camp surprises like Andrew Luck and John Brown, speculate on Dez Bryant's landing spot, and lament the Bills QB situation. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over […]

Late-Round Running Backs To Target For ZeroRB Drafters

In part one, I identified mid-round values at the RB position. Now it's time to dig even deeper. With running backs flying off the board at an insane clip this year, typically 8-10 are taken in the first round alone, elite wide receivers are being drafted at a big discount. This is the exact type […]

Mid-Round Running Backs To Target For ZeroRB Drafters

With running backs flying off the board at an insane clip this year, typically 8-10 are taken in the first round alone, elite wide receivers are being drafted at a big discount. This is the exact type of “economy” a ZeroRB drafter thrives in. Grab elite WR1 and WR2 types in the early rounds while […]

Ben Watson (TE, NO) - 2018 Fantasy Football Sleeper

Once your draft has moved into the double-digit rounds, your efforts to pinpoint sleepers among the collection of players that remain available should become increasingly galvanized. While your ongoing attempt to stockpile running backs and wide receivers will continue as you advance through this portion of the draft, locating a second tight end to supplement […]

Michael Crabtree Has Been Popular Target For Joe Flacco

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Michael Crabtree has been a popular red-zone target for quarterback Joe Flacco during training camp drills. Crabtree was brought in to boost the team's passing game, and it isn't a surprise that he'll be Flacco's No. 1 target, even in the red zone. Despite a down year in 2017, Crabtree still […]

Javorius Allen (RB, BAL) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~210 CURRENT ADP: ~220 ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens running back Javorius Allen is highly underrated coming into 2018. In fact, Allen was 2017’s PPR RB23 and is going in the 19th round on average. We really have no idea why Allen is not being drafted at all this year. The Ravens backfield is Alex Collins, Kenneth Dixon and […]

Terrelle Pryor (WR, NYJ) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~220 CURRENT ADP: ~230 ANALYSIS: New York Jets wide receiver Terrelle Pryor fell flat on his face during his only season in Washington. He followed up his 1000 yard 2016 with a season of injuries and letdowns, culminating in just nine games played, 240 receiving yards, and one touchdown before hitting injured reserve in […]

Nick Mariano's 2018 Late-Round Fliers (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We’re intentionally sidestepping the term “sleeper" because I don’t want to get wrapped up in debates over these guys not being “under the radar” enough. I may still throw it into the SEO field, though...no regrets. Instead, let’s discuss some late-round fliers that are […]

Is Patrick Mahomes Really Going to Air It Out?

The Kansas City Chiefs will turn to a new quarterback in 2018, with former Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes taking the reins in Arrowhead Stadium. Known during college for his strong arm and gunslinger mentality, he takes over a Chiefs offense that has one of the league's faster wide receivers, Tyreek Hill, and a newly-acquired […]

Running Back Depth Chart Projections - Training Camp Edition

Now that the 2018 NFL Draft and the bulk of free agent signings have concluded, fantasy owners have a somewhat clearer picture of how each team's offense is going to look this upcoming season. Still, many roster positions are won and lost in training camp and the preseason, especially when it comes to the running […]

Ravens Plan To Play Lamar Jackson

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh seems adamant about finding rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson playing time in 2018. “One way or another, he’s going to be out there, taking snaps,” Harbaugh told Postmedia following Tuesday’s indoor practice at club headquarters. However, Harbaugh continues to say that Joe Flacco is "our quarterback," which is sending mixed […]

Hayden Hurst Returns To Practice

Baltimore Ravens rookie tight end Hayden Hurst returned to practice Tuesday after missing several practices with a soft-tissue injury. Hurst should be fine and is expected to see plenty of playing time in his first season in the NFL. He has interesting upside as a pass catcher but probably won't make a huge impact in […]

Road to #1 Receiver - AFC North

Each year, elite wide receivers are some of the mainstays of fantasy football rosters. With high target shares and production values, these consensus top-tier wide receivers are some of the first names off of draft boards and consistently perform well throughout the season. However, there is also a good amount of unpredictability at the position, […]

Joe Flacco Showing Athleticism In Training Camp

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco, who was sidelined with a back injury last year at camp, showed his athleticism on a run-pass option and sprinted 20 yards downfield on Sunday at training camp. "It looks like he’s moving and grooving better than he has in several years," offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said. Flacco feels the […]

Lamar Jackson Impressing In Training Camp

Baltimore Ravens rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson is impressing offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg at training camp. "He’s done an outstanding job up to date," Mornhinweg said. "He’s way ahead of the curve now." It's not good for incumbent starter Joe Flacco, who has been wildly mediocre in his career for fantasy owners. Flacco is set to […]

Road to #1 Receiver - AFC West

Each year, elite wide receivers are some of the mainstays of fantasy football rosters. With high target shares and production values, these consensus top-tier wide receivers are some of the first names off of draft boards and consistently perform well throughout the season. However, there is also a good amount of unpredictability at the position, […]

Ravens Running Plays With Multiple Quarterbacks

The Baltimore Ravens ran a play at training camp practice on Friday in which both quarterbacks Joe Flacco and Lamar Jackson touched the ball. Jackson and Robert Griffin III also touched the ball on the very next play. Jackson's athleticism gives the Ravens plenty of options in the offense, but these are very likely to […]

Hayden Hurst Misses Practice Friday

Baltimore Ravens rookie tight end Hayden Hurst missed practice Friday with a minor soft-tissue issue, according to head coach John Harbaugh. Hurst should be fine. He's a big body at an advanced age and should immediately become the team's top pass-catching tight end. Quarterback Joe Flacco likes to use his tight ends, but he also […]

Jimmy Smith Being Eased In

Baltimore Ravens veteran cornerback Jimmy Smith (Achilles) is suited up for practice on Thursday but will be eased in by the team. He's seven months removed from a significant Achilles injury but should be good to go for Week 1. Despite turning 30 next week, Smith remains one of the best corners in the league […]

Breshad Perriman Not A Lock To Make Roster

The Baltimore Ravens will pick up wide receiver Breshad Perriman's $649,485 roster bonus due on Saturday, but he's still not a lock for the final roster. The former first-rounder has been a bust so far and will not be among the top three receivers when training camp starts. The 24-year-old caught just 10 passes in […]

Joe Flacco Works With Receivers

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco did extra workouts with his receivers a few times last week for the first time since 2011. Flacco must feel the heat after the team traded up in the first round to take his eventual successor in Lamar Jackson. He posted just 3,141 yards with 18 touchdowns and 13 interceptions […]