Robby Anderson Hauls In Touchdown Reception

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson hauled in two of five targets for 15 yards and a touchdown in Friday's 34-9 win over Pittsburgh. Anderson finished as the team's second-highest targeted wideout in the contest, making a nice red-zone grab. The 28-year-old is familiar with quarterback Sam Darnold, having built a strong rapport with the […]

Terrace Marshall Jr. Catches Touchdown Pass Friday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. caught three of four targets for 43 receiving yards and a touchdown in Friday's win over the Steelers. Marshall continued his preseason success, finding the end zone for the first time in his pro career, catching a screen pass, and running 13 yards in behind his blockers for […]

D.J. Moore Hauls In All Six Targets For 48 Receiving Yards

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore caught all six targets for 48 receiving yards in Friday's 34-9 win over the Steelers. Moore was held out of the team's second preseason game due to an injury but started Friday's contest, showing off immediate chemistry with new quarterback Sam Darnold. The 24-year-old was targeted often, notably connecting […]

Chuba Hubbard Tallies 13 Touches Friday

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard carried the ball 10 times for 35 rushing yards and caught three of four targets for 15 receiving yards in Friday's preseason win over Pittsburgh. Hubbard got the start once again and was involved from the start, as he caught a four-yard pass and broke off an 11-yard run […]

Sam Darnold Fires Two Touchdown Passes In Friday's Win

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold excelled in Friday's win over the Steelers, his first start of the preseason. Darnold completed 19 of 25 passes for 162 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions, spreading the ball around to eight different receivers. The former Jet connected with old friend Robby Anderson for one score and rookie wideout […]

Running Back Best-Ball Rankings Analysis (Part 2)

Many of you who participate in best-ball leagues are planning to continue your involvement until the end of peak draft season. That is why the NFL team at RotoBaller will provide the resources you need to prepare for every remaining draft in this popular format. We will also deliver breakdowns of the latest tiered rankings following every […]

My Guys: Using ADP to Find Draft Values

Fantasy football leagues are not won in the draft alone, but having a strong draft makes winning the league that much easier. Part of having a great draft is finding players that simply have an ADP lower than they should. But, if you read my strategy article, you know I prioritize upside and not just […]

Robby Anderson Expected To Start Friday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson is expected to start in the final preseason game on Friday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Anderson may see up to two quarters of work with quarterback Sam Darnold in the final preseason tune-up, so he's a solid DFS target on Friday with most starters around the league being rested […]

D.J. Moore Expected To Play Friday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (back) is expected to play in Friday's preseason game against the Steelers. Moore injured his back last week and was held out of the team's second preseason contest, though he will be among the starters in Friday's finale. The 24-year-old wideout will be facing mostly the backups of the […]

Joey Slye Will Look To Snap Out Of Funk Friday

Carolina Panthers kicker Joey Slye has struggled at times during camp and preseason so far, though he can right the ship with a good showing Friday against Pittsburgh. Slye nailed 4 of 5 field-goal attempts in the first preseason contest and 1 of 2 in the second, though he's had some shaky performances, including three […]

Terrace Marshall Jr. Will Look To Continue Strong Preseason Friday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. has had a strong camp and preseason thus far as he looks to lock up the third wideout role. The Panthers haven't given their starters a ton of run this preseason, though Marshall has been heavily involved, leading the team in targets, catches, and receiving yards through two […]

Quarterback Draft Rankings and Analysis

Starting several years ago, the late-round QB strategy quickly caught on, becoming a staple of most fantasy managers’ drafts. In 2021, though late-round QB is still viable, fantasy managers may want to start looking in a different direction. With a plethora of young, mobile quarterbacks joining the reliable veterans, quarterback projects to be exceptionally top-heavy […]

IDP One-Man Mock Draft for Fantasy Football

Whether you're an analyst or a casual fan, nearly everyone in fantasy football has what we call a "home league." These are the types of leagues where you gather with your oldest and closest friends to drink beer, make fun of each other’s anatomy, and eventually draft a fantasy team that you won’t recognize once […]

The Value of RB Targets in PPR Leagues

If you have followed my work at all, you know I am all about running backs that can catch passes. If you listen to RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (and if you’re not you should be!) you have most definitely heard me talk up running backs that catch passes and knock those who don’t. It's why […]

Chuba Hubbard Could Cement Status As Backup Running Back Friday

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard should get plenty of opportunities to lock down the backup running back job in the final preseason game of the year Friday against the Steelers. Listed as the second-string halfback on the depth chart, Hubbard has been the team's starter during the first two preseason games, as the squad […]

Sam Darnold To Face Tough Test Against Steelers Friday

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold will be seeing his first extended preseason action on Friday night against a tough Steelers defense. Darnold will play about a half of football against one of the league's better defenses from last season, the Steelers, though Pittsburgh is expected to rest most of its starters for the contest, making […]

ADP Showdown - Ryan Tannehill vs. Joe Burrow

Joe Burrow is a young, ascending star in this league. The second-year product out of LSU is an intelligent football player (coach's son), displays solid arm strength and could very well be a future MVP in this league. Ryan Tannehill's career has been filled with ups and downs until he landed in Tennessee where he finally […]

Sam Darnold To See Significant Playing Time Friday

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold will see significant playing time in Friday's final preseason game against the Steelers. Darnold hasn't gotten much run in the preseason so far, completing just 1 of 2 passes for 16 yards, with all of that production coming in the second contest, though the former Jet will be on the […]

40 Stats To Know Before Your Fantasy Football Draft

As you cram in preparation for your final fantasy football drafts, you'll come across various statistics related to player performance. Some may lend great insight while others may be altogether meaningless. In an effort to help RotoBaller readers, I have culled 40 of the most important stats you need to know before you draft. When […]

The King's Bold Predictions - 2021 Fantasy Football

The best fantasy football analysts are right over 50 percent of the time according to some studies I have seen. RotoBaller’s Nick Mariano, though, an annual top ranker, should be an exception. But we do our best to help give you an advantage over the opposition. We are dedicated at RotoBaller to help you win, […]

Running Back Best-Ball Rankings Analysis

Many of you are now dedicating your focus toward draft preparation and roster construction during these final weeks of the offseason. That includes anyone who is involved in the best-ball format. Multiple factors are incorporated into your preparations before you enter each draft room, which will expedite the eventual decision-making process for every selection. It […]

Christian McCaffrey To Be “Very, Very Limited”

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey will be "very, very limited" during Friday's preseason finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to head coach Matt Rhule. "He's going to take a lot of hits during the season, more than anyone else out there on the field. We'll save those hits for the season," added Rhule when […]

Panthers, Robby Anderson Agree To Two-Year Extension

The Carolina Panthers and wide receiver Robby Anderson agreed to a two-year, $29.5 million contract extension on Tuesday, according to sources. Anderson will now be eligible for a fourth contract at age 30, and he'll receive $14.75 million per year and more than $20 million fully guaranteed. The 28-year-old had his first 1,000-yard campaign of […]

ADP Showdown - Najee Harris vs. Clyde Edwards-Helaire

Clyde Edwards-Helaire is a second-year running back coming off a somewhat disappointing rookie campaign based on his 2020-ADP while Najee Harris has all the pedigree in the world to enter the NFL as a world-beater in 2021. There's no doubt that both of these guys are the top, young running backs on their respective teams, […]

Late-Round Draft Values - Quarterbacks

Once you reach the late rounds of drafts, everyone wants to draft high-upside fliers that can provide a great return on value. You can afford to take risks on a variety of different players, including prospects, forgotten veterans, players returning from injuries, or even skilled players with potential playing time concerns. It's essential to have […]

Draft Strategy: Building a Winner Around Travis Kelce

Drafting a tight end anywhere in the first round may just not feel right to you. If you don’t play in a tight end premium format like the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC), it is going to be very hard to pass on a top-flight running back or a superstar wide receiver in round one. […]

Nick Mariano's 2021 Late-Round Fliers (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Too many people spend prep on their early picks and then reflexively take familiar names late, but those guys rarely deliver championships. Instead, let’s discuss some late-round fliers at running back, wide receiver, and tight end that are worth taking due to their upside, but […]

Overvalued Running Backs to Fade on Draft Day

Over the course of the offseason, the average draft position (ADP) of each player is set by fantasy football enthusiasts from around the globe based on projected production and expected fantasy value. As a result, we have the ability to make educated guesses as to which players are undervalued and which players are overvalued based […]

Wide Receivers Best-Ball Rankings and Analysis (Part 2)

Many of you who participate in best-ball leagues are planning to continue your involvement until the end of peak draft season. That is why the NFL team at RotoBaller will provide the resources you need to prepare for every remaining draft in this popular format.  We will also deliver breakdowns of the latest tiered rankings following every […]

2021 Late-Round Values - Wide Receivers

Once you reach the late rounds of drafts, everyone wants to draft high-upside fliers that can provide a great return on value. You can afford to take risks on a variety of different players, including prospects, forgotten veterans, players returning from injuries, or even skilled players with potential playing time concerns. It's essential to have […]