Broncos Acquire Teddy Bridgewater From Panthers

The Denver Broncos acquired quarterback Teddy Bridgewater from the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick (No. 191 overall), according to a source. The Panthers will pay a portion of Bridgewater's 2021 compensation as part of a restructured contract. If anything, Bridgewater will be a solid backup option, but the Broncos […]

Brandon Murchison's Final NFL Draft First Round Mock

In a flash, we have hit what is often referred to as the unofficial start to the NFL season, the 2021 NFL Draft. With the draft comes all the twists, turns, and surprises that we have become accustomed to over the years as teams do their best to conceal their true intentions in regards to […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft for 7 Rounds - Version 18

We are just days away from the 2021 NFL Draft, so let's take one more look at the latest mock draft based on recent movement in the NFL free-agent market and prospect evaluations. I am updating the mock draft very frequently as I have in years past. There are 50-60 factors I look at in […]

Dynasty Risers and Fallers: Tagovailoa, Mayfield, Higgins

Each week, this column provides you with movement in the RosterWatch Dynasty Rankings. We highlight players who have gained or lost value recently. Tracking these player value trends assists dynasty players in identifying opportunities to improve their rosters, as the landscape of the market is ever-changing. This column was written by Alan Seslowsky (@alanseslowksy) and […]

Panthers Open To Moving Back In First Round Of Draft

The Carolina Panthers have talked to "at least five teams" about trading back from the No. 8 overall pick in the first round of next Thursday's NFL draft. "We're very open to moving back," general manager Scott Fitterer said. "It just depends on how the first seven picks go." A best-case scenario for the Panthers […]

Panthers To Decide On Sam Darnold's Option After Draft

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said on Friday that a decision on whether to exercise quarterback Sam Darnold's $18.858 million fifth-year option for the 2022 season won't come until after the draft next week. The Panthers want to see if a quarterback falls to them at No. 8 overall in the first round next […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft for 7 Rounds - Version 17

We are just days away from the 2021 NFL Draft, so let's take one more look at the latest mock draft based on recent movement in the NFL free-agent market and prospect evaluations. I am updating the mock draft very frequently as I have in years past. There are 50-60 factors I look at in […]

Rookie Running Back Rankings (Pre-NFL Draft)

The 2021 NFL Draft RB class features two of the most productive RBs in college football history at the top. Najee Harris and Travis Etienne have both had storied collegiate careers and project as difference-making NFL backs. This class also features a talented duo from North Carolina and an enigmatic late-riser who produced at two powerhouse […]

Top 10 Rookie Running Backs for Dynasty (Pre-NFL Draft)

The position that has and will continue to be the glamour position in the eyes of fantasy managers is running back. Each year, they are coveted in drafts mainly due to the lack of quality depth at the position due to the increase of committee backfields around the league. That said, finding a back that […]

2021 NFL Draft Rankings – Wide Receivers

There were six wide receivers taken in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft and we expect at least five to be chosen on Day One in 2021. The thought of seeing 10 receivers in the first two rounds seems to be a very realistic number. What complicates matters just a bit is that […]

2021 First Round Rookie Mock

RotoBaller fantasy football analyst Brandon Murchison is joined by co-host Nick Hefley in a new episode of WooFantasy! In this episode, the guys go through the latest from around the league. Including the winners and losers from the free agency period from a fantasy perspective. Finally, they give their insight as to what should be […]

Early FFPC Best Ball Rankings - Tight End Premium Scoring

Not only is the FFPC (Fantasy Football Players Championship) home to some of the best high stakes and serious Fantasy Football competitions you will find anywhere, it also features various formats and unique scoring elements that add extra appeal and additional layers of challenges. Best Ball drafts have already started on the FFPC site, and […]

Dynasty Risers and Fallers: Sam Darnold, Daniel Jones, Antonio Gibson

Each week, this column provides you with movement in the RosterWatch Dynasty Rankings. We highlight players who have gained or lost value recently. Tracking these player value trends assists dynasty players in identifying opportunities to improve their rosters, as the landscape of the market is ever-changing. This column was written by Alan Seslowsky (@alanseslowksy) and […]

Best-Ball Pre-Draft Values - Tight End

With just a couple of weeks left before the NFL Draft, it might be tempting to take a wait-and-see approach to best-ball leagues, mocks, or fantasy football activity in general. After all, everything is about to change! For serious best-ball players, this is the wrong approach. We understand that the current ADP is about to […]

Panthers Sign Mikey Daniel

The Carolina Panthers signed free-agent fullback Mikey Daniel to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday after he worked out for the team, according to a source. Daniel was in training camp with the Atlanta Falcons last year after signing as an undrafted rookie out of South Dakota State, but he did not appear in a game. […]

Best-Ball Pre-Draft Values - Wide Receiver

We have already persevered through the most uneventful weeks of the offseason, and have embraced the accelerated news cycle that was fueled by free agency. The NFL Draft is now steadily approaching, and each transformation of the fantasy landscape will increase managers’ involvement in the best-ball draft process. This format remains extremely popular for multiple […]

Panthers In No Rush With Teddy Bridgewater

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule confirmed that the team is allowing quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to seek a trade after they acquired Sam Darnold from the New York Jets, but the Panthers are in no hurry to make a move with Bridgewater. Rhule still thinks Bridgewater can win in the NFL as a starter, but […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft for 7 Rounds - Version 16.0

Major trades have occurred since our last version with San Francisco, Miami and Philadelphia all making major deals and moving around in the first round. **I am updating the mock draft very frequently as I have in years past. There are 50-60 factors I look at in determining updates. Everything from free agent signings, team […]

Top 400 - Early Fantasy Football Dynasty League Rankings

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our staff's early 2021 fantasy football dynasty rankings (top 400) for longer-term formats. These rankings are being released with the NFL free agency period still taking place, and also before the 2021 NFL Draft. Things will change, and adjustments will be made all offseason long, so check back regularly for updates. […]

Should We Trust the Saints in Fantasy Football without Drew Brees?

For the last decade, the Saints offense has been one to target for fantasy football. Over the years we have seen QB1, RB1, WR1 and even TE1 finishes come from this Saints offense. In fact, there is a chance that many of you reading this have never had to worry about the Saints offense for […]

Panthers Agree With A.J. Bouye Wednesday

The Carolina Panthers agreed to terms on an undisclosed deal with free-agent cornerback A.J. Bouye on Wednesday as they continue to bolster their defense this offseason. The 29-year-old gives Carolina a reliable cornerback opposite Donte Jackson after the team also signed Rashaan Melvin. Bouye will miss the first two games on a suspension for violating […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft for 7 Rounds - Version 15.0

Major trades have occurred since our last version with San Francisco, Miami and Philadelphia all making major deals and moving around in the first round. **I am updating the mock draft very frequently as I have in years past. There are 50-60 factors I look at in determining updates. Everything from free agent signings, team […]

Robby Anderson Reunited With Sam Darnold

After playing together for two years with the New York Jets, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson and quarterback Sam Darnold will work together again in 2021 after Darnold was traded to Carolina on Monday. Anderson said he and Darnold "had very good chemistry," and he looks forward to rebuilding the trust between Darnold and […]

Panthers Sign Martez Ivey

The Carolina Panthers signed free-agent offensive lineman Martez Ivey to an undisclosed one-year deal on Tuesday, according to his agents, Robert Bailey and Drew Rosenhaus. Ivey was an undrafted free agent out of the University of Florida in 2019 and signed with the New England Patriots. However, he was cut before the start of that […]

Teddy Bridgewater Likely Done In Carolina

The Carolina Panthers spoke with quarterback Teddy Bridgewater after their trade for Sam Darnold on Monday and allowed Bridgewater the opportunity to talk with teams to potentially facilitate a trade, according to sources. The Panthers are open to hanging onto Bridgewater, but they will give him a chance to decide his own future. Carolina traded […]

Sam Darnold to Carolina, Is Zach Wilson An Upgrade for Jets?

Jets fans are one of the longest-suffering fan bases in all of football. Some of the more storied passers in their team history include Mark ‘Butt Fumble’ Sanchez, Ken O’Brien, and Chad Pennington. So this is a fan base that needs good news. They need to believe that their newest quarterback (presumably Zach Wilson) will […]

Don't Stop Believing - Myles Gaskin as a Fantasy RB2 in 2021

The Miami Dolphins have been active in free agency this offseason. By adding former Texans wide receiver Will Fuller to their offensive unit, Miami has strengthened quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's cast of weapons. The front office has made other key acquisitions as well, such as the signings of quarterback Jacoby Brissett and center Matt Skura. However, […]

Panthers Sign Micah Simon After Pro-Day Workout

The Carolina Panthers signed wide receiver Micah Simon, who went undrafted in 2020, to an undisclosed deal after they saw him work out at BYU's Pro Day last week. Simon caught passes from quarterback Zach Wilson and ran a 4.34-second 40-yard dash. He had 1,109 receiving yards in his four-year career at BYU, which included […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft - Updated Round 1 Breakdown

The NFL offseason is in full swing.  With the 2021 NFL Draft just over a month away, free-agent signings and trades are changing the NFL landscape by the minute.  Pro days are also happening, as the media catches up on athletic testing numbers NFL teams may have already known about. This is my second mock […]

Panthers Add Kicker Matt Ammendola

The Carolina Panthers signed free-agent kicker Matt Ammendola to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Ammendola will replace Lirim Hajrullahu, who was waived last week. Ammendola, a former Oklahoma State product, will be brought in to compete with Joey Slye this summer. He connected on 60 of his 78 field-goal attempts (76.9 percent) in college and […]