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Baker Mayfield Receives Support From Former Coach
Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield received more negative press after being traded by Cleveland in early July. With former teammates calling the signal-caller "childish and immature" for various reasons, former Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens came to the 2018 No. 1 overall pick's defense, stating his passion for winning is "an attribute." Nonetheless, with Mayfield […]
Robbie Anderson Off To Bad Start With Baker Mayfield
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robbie Anderson replied to an Instagram post in April that mentioned the Panthers as the most likely landing spot for quarterback Baker Mayfield by saying, "Noooo." Anderson said he was defending Sam Darnold and "trying to be a good teammate to my quarterback." After Carolina traded for Mayfield last week, the […]
Rashard Higgins To Benefit From Baker Mayfield?
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Rashard Higgins played four seasons with quarterback Baker Mayfield in Cleveland before signing a one-year deal with the Panthers in March. Higgins mostly played in the slot with the Browns and had two solid seasons with Mayfield in 2018 and 2020, when he finished with almost 600 receiving yards and four […]
NFL Running Back Depth Charts Analysis: NFC South and NFC East
Today we're looking at the fantasy football running back depth charts for the NFC South and NFC East. 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, […]
Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Pittsburgh Steelers 2022 Outlook
Welcome back to fantasy football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks, a series on RotoBaller where our writers look at three key players on each NFL team. Today, we're talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers. First, let’s clear the air. I am a devout Steelers fan. That doesn’t mean I can’t be objective, although I am more hopeful […]
Panthers Haven't Discussed Extension With Baker Mayfield
Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said on Tuesday that the team hasn't had any talks with quarterback Baker Mayfield and his representation about a contract extension. "Our whole focus was bringing Baker in to compete with Sam Darnold," Fitterer said. "We'll take it up to training camp. That's as far as we're going to […]
Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold To Be In "Open Competition"
Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said it will be "an open competition" in training camp between quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold. Rookie third-rounder Matt Corral is expected to be the third QB in his first NFL season, and he's unlikely to see any time on the field in 2022 if Mayfield and Darnold […]
Updated 2022 Fantasy Football Half-PPR Rankings (Post-NFL Draft): Austin Ekeler, Mike Evans, Najee Harris, Tee Higgins, Tyreek Hill
Howdy RotoBallers, and welcome to more 2022 draft rankings! In this article you'll find our NFL team's updated 2022 fantasy football half-ppr rankings -- the top 450 players for half-PPR scoring. For anyone who may not be familiar, half-PPR scoring gives an additional 0.5 points for every single reception that a player makes. This of […]
Baker Mayfield Viewed Negatively By Former Teammates
Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield hasn't been with his new team long. However, now that Mayfield is out of Cleveland, reports have surfaced regarding his negative connection with some of his former teammates, with some allegedly viewing the signal-caller as "childish and immature." The news cited specific instances, such as the "apparent beef" between Mayfield […]
Updated 2022 Fantasy Football Best Ball Rankings (Post-NFL Draft): Saquon Barkley, Miles Sanders, Gabriel Davis, DJ Moore
Hello there RotoBallers! In this article you'll see our NFL team's updated 2022 fantasy football best ball rankings (top 350) for your drafts. These fantasy football rankings are geared towards best-ball formats -- where a player with more inconsistency, volatility, and week-to-week boom or bust variance does not lose as much value. If anyone is […]
Baker Mayfield Passes Physical, Officially A Panther
Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield passed his physical, completing the pending trade with Cleveland. The signal-caller had surgery on his non-throwing shoulder back in January, so since everything checked out from a medical standpoint, he is now officially a Panther. Mayfield's tenure with the Browns had its ups and downs, and he finished his final […]
Updated 2022 Fantasy Football PPR Rankings (Post-NFL Draft): Davante Adams, Tyreek Hill, Alvin Kamara, A.J. Brown, Kyle Pitts
Hello there RotoBallers! The NFL season is quickly creeping up on us, and below you'll see our updated 2022 fantasy football PPR rankings (top 450). These PPR staff rankings have been put together after the 2022 NFL Draft, so the 2022 NFL rookie class is included. Four of RotoBaller's lead fantasy football analysts - Nick […]
RotoBaller Staff Mock Review - Dynasty Superflex PPR
As the NFL proceeds through the offseason, nearing training camp and draft season, player values and draft strategies become increasingly relevant. A mock draft is one of the most informative and enjoyable ways to familiarize yourself with the current landscape. With this in mind, the RotoBaller staff decided to complete a mock draft of their […]
Matt Corral Still The Panthers Future At QB
The Carolina Panthers drafted quarterback Matt Corral in the third round out of Ole Miss this year with plans to develop him slowly, and bringing Baker Mayfield in decreases Corral's chances of seeing the field in his rookie year in 2022. Corral will likely be the third quarterback between Mayfield and Sam Darnold. The Panthers […]
What Does the Baker Mayfield Trade Mean for D.J. Moore, Christian McCaffrey, and other Panthers?
It's finally happened: the Browns have traded former number 1 pick Baker Mayfield. They didn't exactly get much in return so it is clear they simply wanted him to move on. We knew this was coming since the team traded for Deshaun Watson. Mayfield wasn't content to sit back and be the backup QB for […]
Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield To Compete In Camp
The Carolina Panthers don't plan on trading quarterback Sam Darnold after acquiring Baker Mayfield from the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday, and they envision a training camp competition between Darnold and Mayfield. Rookie Matt Corral will sit and watch in his first NFL season unless Darnold and Mayfield both miss time due to injuries. Darnold really […]
Panthers Acquiring Baker Mayfield
The Carolina Panthers are acquiring quarterback Baker Mayfield from the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday in exchange for a 2024 conditional fifth-round draft pick, according to sources. The deal is pending a physical, and all parties split the financials to make the deal happen. The long-awaited trade has finally happened. Mayfield will join a QB room […]
Coaching Matters: 2022 Houston Texans Coaching Staff Preview
After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]
Soft Early-Season NFL Schedules for Fantasy Football - Strength of Schedule Draft Targets
It's been more than a few weeks since the NFL released the full 18-week schedules for the 2022 season. The Strength Of Schedule will always make a huge impact on how successful your fantasy team performs in your league. In DFS football, there are no worries about planning for season-long runs in contrast to redraft […]
Fantasy Football Superflex Rankings, Analysis and Outlooks: The King's Top 200
For fantasy football players looking for an extra challenge, “Superflex” leagues have become a refreshing alternative over the past few seasons. For those new to the format, these are leagues where you can flex a quarterback at a second flex position in the starting lineup. For all intents and purposes, it is basically a two-quarterback […]
Coaching Matters: 2022 Cleveland Browns Coaching Staff Preview
After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]
Matt Corral Unlikely To Start In Week 1
Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Matt Corral is unlikely to start in Week 1, as ESPN.com's David Newton gives him a 5% chance to start the season opener. The plan is to have a veteran, whether it be Sam Darnold or Baker Mayfield or someone else, start the year and keep Corral ready to take over […]
Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Jacksonville Jaguars 2022 Outlook
Welcome to our fantasy football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks, a series on RotoBaller where our writers look at three key players on each NFL team. Today, we're talking about the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jacksonville enters 2022 in a weird place. The team should have used last year as the first year of a rebuild, with No. […]
Christian McCaffrey Remains a Top-Five Pick in Fantasy Football
There is no more polarizing player in fantasy football this season than Christian McCaffrey. If you have listened to RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM you know what I am talking about. If you haven’t, you can go back to the June 25th episode on demand to hear myself and Scott Engel get into it over CMC. […]
Fantasy Football Bold Predictions for Best Ball Leagues
Let's be real- if you want to win in fantasy football, it's going to take more than preseason preparation, smart drafting, and constant in-season management. It's going to take some luck. You want to take calculated risks with late-round fliers but also need to stray from the herd in order to avoid falling into the […]
Fantasy Football Dynasty Targets and Avoids - FFPC Startup Draft ADP Report
There is nothing like the progressive thrill and march to glory that comes with owning a dynasty fantasy football team. Hard work and consistent diligence are rewarded with a great sense of fantasy accomplishment. Startup dynasty league drafts against the best players in the game await you in the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC), a […]
Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Denver Broncos 2022 Outlook
The Denver Broncos finished the 2021 season ranked 19th in pass production and 23rd in points per game (19.7). That resulted in the firing of head coach Vic Fangio and the hiring of offensive guru Nathaniel Hackett for head coach while also acquiring quarterback Russell Wilson to steer a once anemic offense towards the playoffs. […]
Matt Corral NFL Rookie Profile - Fantasy Football Quarterback Outlook
With the 2022 NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, it's time to think about how various rookies are going to fit with their new teams. The Panthers used the 94th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft on Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corral, making him the fourth quarterback drafted. Corral joins a team whose incumbent starter […]
Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Las Vegas Raiders 2022 Outlook
Welcome to our fantasy football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks, where we identify key players on each NFL team and project their fantasy value ahead of draft season. Today, we're going to look at the Las Vegas Raiders. There is a lot of change in store for the silver and black this season. Not only did […]
Undervalued/Overvalued Fantasy Football Draft Targets and Avoids - FFPC ADP Report
We have not arrived at training camp times on the calendar yet, but the focus is quickly shifting to fantasy football season for many fantasy players. Drafts are underway already in the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC), a premier high-stakes platform for savvy competitors. Some of the FFPC’s best compete in the FootballGuys Players Championship, […]
