Free Agency Check - Tight End ADP Risers and Fallers
The NFL offseason never fails to disappoint. That was the case again during the 2024 offseason, as plenty of star players found new homes. Saquon Barkley signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, Derrick Henry took his talents to Baltimore, and Stefon Diggs was traded to the Houston Texans. There were a lot of moving parts this […]
Free Agency Check - Running Back ADP Risers and Fallers
The 2024 running back free agent class featured some of the best playmakers at the position. Running backs like Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, Tony Pollard, Derrick Henry, and Austin Ekeler were just some of the few backs on the open market to begin the offseason. As a result, this running back free-agent class was one […]
Avoid These Tight Ends in 2024: Fantasy Football Outlook
My friend Andrew Cooper (@CoopAFiasco on X) says it all the time. To be a top-producing tight end for fantasy football, you have to be one of two things, an athletic freak or a top-2 target earner on your team. Preferably both, with a lean toward being a top-2 target earner first. But it's an […]
Early Division Standings Predictions for 2024 - NFL Power Rankings
We are now less than three weeks away from the 2024 NFL Draft. Teams are currently working around the clock to finalize their draft boards. It’s just one of the ways teams are trying to improve their rosters. The beauty of the NFL? There’s always parity. Surprise teams emerge and teams once thought of as […]
Deonte Harty Visiting With Ravens Friday
Former Buffalo Bills wide receiver and return man Deonte Harty is visiting with the Baltimore Ravens on Friday. Harty is a Baltimore native and could provide some decent receiving depth for the Ravens in 2024 behind Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman and Nelson Agholor now that it's looking unlikely that the team will re-sign Odell Beckham […]
Is Ezekiel Elliott a Free Agent? Top Landing Spots for Elliott This Offseason
It was a surprise to most when the Dallas Cowboys cut running back Ezekiel Elliott before the 2023 season. Elliott -- who had 8,262 career rush yards in Dallas -- was a key part of that offense for seven years. For cap purposes, though, it made sense as the team saved $10.9 million. Soon after […]
Kyle Van Noy Back With Ravens On Two-Year Deal
The Baltimore Ravens are re-signing outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy to a two-year deal worth up to $9 million. His new contract will pay him $5.25 million in 2024. Originally selected by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft out of BYU, Van Noy has appeared in games for five […]
Stefon Diggs Fantasy Football Trade Impact - What The Trade Means for Texans, Bills and Fantasy
This is an article I did not expect to write. Or maybe, as a Bills fan, I hoped that I never had to write it. When the news broke that Stefon Diggs was traded to the Texans I had to check multiple times that it was not from a burner account. But it is true. […]
Dynasty Fantasy Football Orphan Teams - How To Claim An Existing Dynasty Team
At its very core, the game of fantasy football is intended to deliver a unique experience in which you are an NFL owner, general manager, and head coach, all in one role. Seasonal fantasy football replicates the responsibilities in fun, user-friendly packaging, but fantasy football dynasty leagues appeal even more to a savvy fantasy player […]
Dynasty Primer No. 1: How to Value Fantasy Football Dynasty Draft Picks
This offseason, I convinced the powers that be at RotoBaller to approve a "Dynasty Primer" article series. Through these articles, I hope to address some big issues in fantasy football dynasty that go unanswered or underaddressed far too often. The biggest among these issues is how to properly value dynasty draft picks, which we will […]
Stefon Diggs Traded to Texans: Fantasy Football Impact
Just when you might have thought that the biggest NFL offseason player moves regarding veterans had mostly passed by now, the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans completed a headline-grabbing trade on Wednesday. In a move that significantly elevates the outlook of the Houston offense and at least temporarily muddles the receiving picture in Buffalo, Stefon […]
Early Season - Fantasy Football Quarterbacks to Avoid Heading Into 2024
Are you a fantasy football manager who prefers to wait to select your quarterback or one who spends a higher pick on one of the elite options? Unfortunately, neither strategy is bust-proof. Patrick Mahomes was proof of that in 2023. A consensus top-three signal-caller, Mahomes ended the season as the QB8, a tough pill for […]
Ravens Offense To Take On A Different Look With Derrick Henry
With running back Derrick Henry joining the Baltimore Ravens offense this offseason, they will have a new look in 2024. Quarterback Lamar Jackson won his second MVP award in 2023 with career-highs in passing yards (3,678) and completion percentage (67.2%). He also led all QBs with 821 rushing yards, and his ability to stress opposing […]
The Top-25 NFL Offseason Moves for Fantasy Football Impact in 2024
We witnessed one of the most exciting and compelling waves of NFL free agency and player movement ever in recent weeks. Now that most of the major transactions have been completed, it is a good time to review the top player changes for fantasy football purposes. I have ranked the most important 25 moves of […]
Next Gen Stats Review: 2023 Quarterbacks and Passing Advanced Stats
We're wrapping up the Next Gen Stats review with quarterbacks after covering running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends. As someone who dives into advanced metrics often, Next Gen Stats is a free resource to look at common and slightly different stats. We often use adjusted yards per attempt, air yards, and on-target percentages for quarterbacks However, Next Gen […]
2024 NFL Mock Draft - Rounds 2 and 3 Predictions (Post-Free Agency Update)
It's hard to believe we are now just three-plus weeks out from the 2024 NFL Draft. Warm weather and summer will be here before we know it! Free Agency's initial frenzy has settled down, sketching a clearer picture of what our beloved 32 squads are shaping up to be. If you're looking for Round 1 […]
2024 Fantasy Football Best Ball Strategy: Late-Round Sleepers, Targets, and Values
Fantasy football has become a year-round game, with dynasty leagues being more popular than ever. However, best ball leagues are the fastest-growing form of fantasy football. Several platforms have added best ball leagues over the past few years. Yet, Underdog Fantasy remains my favorite. Most of their drafts are 12 teams and 20 rounds. Let’s […]
Early Look at Tight Ends in 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts
It is never too early to start looking at players for your upcoming fantasy football drafts. The NFL Draft will be here in no time, but we do have to wait a while for the 105th season of the NFL to start. Exploring the tight end landscape now can hold you over until it is […]
Top-10 NFL Offenses Since 2000
Agree or disagree, the NFL’s banning of the hip-drop tackle is another sign the league favors offenses in today’s game. From a ratings standpoint, it’s understandable when you consider how much fun it is to watch teams light up the scoreboard. Over the years, the NFL has witnessed some truly incredible offenses. But where do […]
2024 NFL Free Agency Offensive Line Winners and Losers
The major waves of NFL free agency have come and gone and the NFL Draft is just around the corner. Every team will look dramatically different in a month, but we can still take a step back and analyze the moves that were made in free agency. There were some solid offensive linemen on the […]
2024 NFL Mock Draft: First-Rounder With Trades
The 2024 NFL Draft is less than a month away. Yet, that isn’t soon enough for football fans. While everyone wants to discuss the quarterback class and the first few picks, the NFL Draft doesn’t end after the first round. Teams will find starters and star players on the second and third days of the […]
2024 NFL Free-Agency Winners and the Fantasy Football Impact - Part II
The NFL's offseason, including trades and free agency, can strongly impact a player's fantasy football value. This effect can be positive or negative. For this series, we're focusing on fantasy football players who have seen their fantasy value increase. This can occur via a player's direct movement, such as a trade or signing with a […]
Will Anthony Richardson Be Ready for Training Camp? 2024 NFL Injury Update
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson was a hot prospect for fantasy football in last year's NFL Draft class, and it's no secret why. The 21-year-old has elite size-adjusted athleticism, and he flashed upside in his short rookie campaign. Unfortunately, injuries got the best of the former Florida Gator during his first season as a pro, […]
2024 NFL Free-Agency Winners and the Fantasy Football Impact - Part I
Free agency symbolizes the start of a new NFL season. It's the first opportunity for NFL clubs to start addressing their weaknesses and considerably impacts how the upcoming season plays out. Just as free agency can improve or worsen a team's outlook, a player's fantasy football value is also impacted. Free agency marks the real […]
2024 NFL Free Agency: The Eight Best Free-Agency Moves for Fantasy Football
It seems like it is said every year, but this year's NFL free-agency period might truly be the craziest one that the league has ever had. Superstars that have been ingrained as the face of their franchise will now be dressed in foreign colors. Players who have struggled are now in prime positions to dominate, […]
List of the Top-20 Highest-Paid Quarterbacks- NFL Salary Breakdown in 2024
Quarterback. It’s arguably the most important position in all of professional sports. If you’ve got a star quarterback, you can be a perennial title contender for 10-15 years. One of the downsides that come with a stud quarterback, though, is that they are expensive to keep. Such an impactful position demands a high cost. Sadly, […]
2024 Top-200 Fantasy Football Rankings - Post Free Agency Edition
Fantasy football drafts are still five months away, but rankings and how fantasy managers value all of the players are constantly changing. With the better part of free agency in the rearview mirror and the best players on their new teams, we can re-evaluate our rankings to see which players have moved up and down. […]
Fantasy Football Dynasty Price Check - Zack Moss
When Zack Moss was traded from the Bills to the Colts in 2022, it looked like he would be a backup RB for the rest of his career. But Moss impressed in his last three games of the 2022 season when Jonathan Taylor went down, racking up 253 yards and scoring a touchdown. That trend […]
Fantasy Football Dynasty League Price Check – Isaiah Likely
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely would be the top tight end on many, if not most teams in the NFL. He has the tools and talent of a wide receiver, can split the seams with his above-average speed, and can use his body and hands to corral touchdown tosses inside the red zone. The […]
Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Free Agency Edition
The opening of the 2024 NFL free agency certainly did not disappoint. Many high-profile stars and dynasty-relevant players changed teams at the start of the new league year. One of the most intriguing aspects of playing in dynasty leagues is capitalizing on value fluctuations brought about by free agency, the NFL draft, and injuries. Let's […]