Panthers Meeting With Top Tackle Prospects

The Carolina Panthers are expected to host draft-eligible tackles Charles Cross, Evan Neal, and Ikem Ekwonu for Top 30 visits this week, according to Cameron Wolfe of ESPN. The team continues to do its due diligence on offensive line prospects as they evaluate whether they should draft a quarterback or tackle. Earlier this week, they […]

Kenny Pickett Visiting With Panthers

The Carolina Panthers are hosting Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett Wednesday to wrap up their three-day stretch of visits with top quarterback prospects. On Monday they met with Sam Howell of North Carolina and Bailey Zappe of Western Kentucky. On Tuesday they met with Malik Willis of Liberty, Matt Corral of Ole Miss and Desmond Ridder […]

Tight End Best Ball Tiered Rankings and Analysis for Fantasy Football

Tight end isn't everyone's favorite position in fantasy football. Beyond the top tier, we encounter uncertainty, frustration, and the need to stream. There is no such option in best-ball leagues, though. Securing a high-end TE, especially in a high-stakes league like FFPC that uses TE-Premium scoring, is very appealing but not everyone can have Travis […]

Running Back Stat Studs - Missed Tackles Forced

Plunging into the world of football analytics is without question a great way to find fantasy sleepers for the coming season. Especially in the case of running backs, considering overall elusiveness is arguably the best way to determine how good (or bad) a player's performance was. That's what this is all about. I will be […]

Panthers Hosting Wave Of Quarterbacks

The Carolina Panthers are hosting quarterback prospects Malik Willis, Kenny Pickett, Matt Corral, Desmond Ridder, Sam Howell, and Bailey Zappe for visits, according to Albert Breer of The MMQB. All six of the visits will count towards Carolina's 30 permitted interviews with draft prospects. At this point, unless they trade back, it seems like the […]

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings - Best Ball Leagues

We have progressed beyond the most dormant weeks of this offseason, and the player movement that has already transpired during free agency is fueling encouraging rises and concerning falls in the stock of various players. Several blockbuster trades have also created notable shifts in the fantasy landscape, while directly impacting a cluster of high-profile wide receivers. […]

Panthers Sign Chris Westry

The Carolina Panthers signed free-agent cornerback Chris Westry to an undisclosed deal on Monday. Westry, who stands at 6-foot-4, will add depth at the position behind Donte Jackson, C.J. Henderson, Jaycee Horn and Rashaan Melvin. The 24-year-old became a free agent when the Baltimore Ravens didn't tender him an offer. Westry had only 17 solo […]

Saquon Barkley Dynasty Price Check for Fantasy Football

As the offseason continues its nonstop push toward the NFL draft and the 2022 football season, it is an excellent time to take a step back and assess the football landscape for dynasty football managers. What better place to begin than the curious case of Saquon Barkley. It seems like just yesterday the explosive running […]

Quarterback ADP Risers and Fallers for Fantasy Football - NFL Free Agency Check

I am going to start this column by reviewing the concept of ADP, which you are likely familiar with. 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 get a […]

Signs Pointing To Sam Darnold Starting In 2022

There's a strong chance that quarterback Sam Darnold is the Carolina Panthers starting quarterback in 2022 after the team's failed attempt to trade for Deshaun Watson. Darnold was a failure in his first season in Carolina, throwing nine touchdowns and 13 interceptions in 12 games while going 4-7 in 11 starts before an injury ended […]

2022 Wide Receiver Stat Busts - Slot Performance

Plunging into the world of football analytics is without question the best way to find fantasy sleepers for the coming season. Especially in the case of wide receivers, where how they are lining up on the field has a direct correlation with production. Slot receivers don't quite offer the boom-upside an outside receiver will deliver […]

Wide Receiver ADP Risers and Fallers for Fantasy Football - NFL Free Agency Check

I am going to start this column by reviewing the concept of ADP, which you are likely familiar with. 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 get a […]

Carolina Has No Plans To Shift Christian McCaffrey's Position

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey has been a perennial top choice in fantasy drafts for the past three seasons due to the myriad offensive skills that he possesses. But injuries have limited him to just 10 games combined over the past two years, leading to the question of whether Carolina may opt to utilize […]

Panthers Could Take Quarterback At No. 6 Overall

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer hinted that the team could take a quarterback with the No. 6 overall pick in next month's draft. "This will be interesting because the tackles will be the best players on the board. But we do need a quarterback, and at some point you have to take a shot, […]

Early 2022 Fantasy Football Best Ball Rankings: Pre-NFL Draft

Welcome RotoBallers, there is no off-season here! Below you'll see our team's early 2022 fantasy football best ball rankings for the top 340 fantasy football players. Use these best ball rankings to draft winning best ball teams. For anyone who isn't very familiar with fantasy football best ball leagues, they are essentially draft-only leagues with […]

Best All-Time Fantasy Football Season Tournament – Final Four Edition

The Final Four is coming up but why let only bucketheads have the fun? In recognition of Cooper Kupp’s all-time great season and with March Madness upon us, let's continue our look at the greatest fantasy football seasons of all time in a tournament-style competition! We began with 32 contestants in the pool, seeded accordingly. […]

FFPC Dynasty Cutdown Day: Wheeling, Dealing and Improving

We love to play in dynasty leagues like the ones featured on the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) platform because at its very best, the experience replicates running a pro football franchise. There truly is no offseason, with trades, player moves, and a rookie/free agent draft. Fortunately, there are certain parts of the “real” NFL […]

Panthers Have First-Round Grades On Three QBs

The Carolina Panthers are looking for an upgrade under center over current starting quarterback Sam Darnold. The 2022 draft is believed to be one of the weaker classes of QBs in recent years. The Panthers view Malik Willis, Kenny Pickett and Matt Corral as the top quarterbacks of the class and have first-round draft grades […]

Shi Smith Arrested On Handgun, Drug-Possession Charges

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Shi Smith was arrested on Friday for unlawfully carrying a handgun, drug possession and speeding in South Carolina, according to Union County sheriff's office records. Smith was stopped for driving 86 mph in a 55 mph zone, and the deputy noticed an odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The investigation […]

Panthers Have Discussed Re-Signing Cam Newton

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said that head coach Matt Rhule has talked with free-agent quarterback Cam Newton about a possible return. "It's gotta be a good fit for him. It's gotta be a good fit for us. .The door's still open for us. We'll see where it goes," Fitterer said. The Panthers continue […]

Quarterback Best-Ball Tiered Rankings and Analysis

On the field, quarterbacks are the most crucial position of all. In fantasy football, not so much. This may be especially true in best-ball leagues where the highest win rates don't usually associate with the best passers. This seems counterintuitive since there is no possibility to stream QB or pick up an injury replacement off […]

Sam Darnold The Leading Candidate To Start

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold is the team's leading candidate to start under center in 2022. "The whole key is bringing Sam [Darnold] along," general manager Scott Fitterer said. "He's in the lead for that job." After the season, Fitterer said the QB job was "open," and the Panthers have certainly tried to upgrade at […]

Panthers Bring Back Rashaan Melvin

The Carolina Panthers re-signed cornerback Rashaan Melvin to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday. In his first year with the Panthers in 2021, Melvin played in just 10 games (two starts) and recorded 16 tackles (12 solo). The 32-year-old didn't play at all in 2020 after opting out due to COVID-19, and he's expected to […]

Running Back Stat Sleepers - Elusiveness Rating

A lot of elements go into making a running back desirable for fantasy football. Opportunity, a good offensive line, and a good offense are all key elements. However, something equally important is how elusive those running backs are, this includes breaking tackles and gaining yards after contact. Often players who have these traits fall into […]

Panthers Not Pursuing Baker Mayfield Right Now

The Carolina Panthers don't intend to pursue a trade for Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield at this time, according to sources. Mayfield will be dealt eventually after the Browns surprisingly acquired Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans. Cleveland also signed Jacoby Brissett to be Watson's backup in 2022. Mayfield played most of last year with […]

Panthers Restructure Christian McCaffrey's Contract

The Carolina Panthers did a simple restructure on running back Christian McCaffrey's contract to clear around $5.5 million in salary cap space for the 2022 season. McCaffrey made his first Pro Bowl and was named as a first-team All-Pro in 2019, but he's pretty much been hurt ever since. He played in only three games […]

Best Fantasy Football Season of All-Time Tournament (Round 3)

In recognition of Cooper Kupp’s all-time great season and with March Madness upon us, what better time to look at who had the greatest fantasy season of all time in a tournament-style competition? To do so, there will be 32 contestants entered into the pool. They will be seeded and you, the voters, will decide […]

An Introduction to Fantasy Football Dynasty Leagues for Beginners

Here at RotoBaller, we continue to expand our dynasty content. Our goal is to provide you with all of the necessary resources to conduct thorough research in order to crush your startup draft, become a savvy trader, and make optimal starting lineup selections every week. The dynasty community is growing at a rapid pace and […]

Cory Littleton Signs With Carolina

Linebacker Cory Littleton, who was recently released by Las Vegas, has agreed to a one-year deal with Carolina. The 28-year-old played for the Rams throughout his first four years in the league before inking a three-year contract with the Raiders in 2020. However, his tenure with the organization was met with mixed results, although he […]

Panthers Pursuing Duane Brown

The Carolina Panthers are pursuing free-agent left tackle Duane Brown, according to a league source. Brown is a five-time Pro Bowler and has been with the Seattle Seahawks since 2017. He was initially a first-round pick (26th overall) by the Houston Texans in 2008 out of Virginia Tech. The 36-year-old had a rough start to […]