Quarterback Tiered Rankings for Fantasy Football Drafts

August is here and that means preseason football and fantasy football draft season is upon us. We here at RotoBaller have compiled our fantasy football staff rankings for 2019 and it's time to look at our quarterbacks. We're in quite the era for passing thanks to the league's rules and current talent, yet most drafts still see […]

Around the NFL Pop Quiz: AFC East

In 2018, after writing some uninspiring articles prompting me to wonder if I was producing anything of value or simply parroting the same advice that most of the fantasy internet had already trumpeted, I challenged myself. Not in any sort of meaningful way, like losing the excess weight or teaching myself coding or something like […]

Stop that Hype Train! Jared Cook

Considering how the NFL (like every other sport nowadays) is skewing younger, it must be acknowledged that Jared Cook poses a great case for veterans to fight for consideration as valuable pieces. Not only is Cook entering his age-32 season, but he's also only missed 11 games in his 10-year career, and played the full […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling (WR, GB) - 2019 Fantasy Football Sleeper

Marquez Valdes-Scantling is a dynamite sleeper at the wide receiver position in 2019 fantasy football drafts. His current ADP is hovering around the 130 mark, which translates to him being taken as the number 49 wide receiver off the board. This is an absolute steal. Valdes-Scantling had a tremendous 2018 rookie campaign as far as […]

Lamar Jackson (QB, BAL) - 2019 Fantasy Football Sleeper

Heading into your fantasy football draft, remember that quarterback is not a position you need to target early in the draft. Historically, there always are sleepers available late that could help you win a championship. We had a perfect example of this last season with Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes was only the 16th-ranked quarterback in drafts […]

Is the Next Tom Brady Out There?

In what has been described as a lackluster rookie quarterback class, there is really not a lot of value beyond the top couple of picks in dynasty leagues. But we know there are always hidden gems and players that take us by surprise. Kyler Murray, Dwayne Haskins and maybe Daniel Jones will get plenty of starting time […]

Duke Johnson (RB, HOU) - 2019 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~140 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~180 ANALYSIS: The case of Duke Johnson is one of the most interesting ones as we approach the start of the season. He has featured heavily in the Browns offense for four straight years as a constant No. 2 RB option (behind Isaiah Crowell and now Nick Chubb). […]

RotoBaller Expert Mock Recap (Half-PPR)

Popular sleepers casually dismissed. No-name rookies selected in the latter stages. Drew Brees available in the 14th round. This must be an expert mock! The good folks at Fleaflicker recently hosted an expert mock draft including 12 of our finest fantasy football analysts. I have done a couple of early drafts already but much has […]

Preseason NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings and FanDuel (8/8/19)

After a small sample of NFL action that saw the Denver Broncos narrowly defeat the Atlanta Falcons during the league’s annual Hall of Fame Game, the preseason officially kicks off on Thursday. With 11 games scheduled, we will get a better idea of who will make the cut as teams look to scale down their […]

Fool Me Once... Sophomore Wide Receivers Set to Bust Again

Players are supposed to make a leap in their second season, but the past few years have been littered with wide receivers who just...didn't. Kevin White. Devante Parker. Breshad Perriman. Corey Coleman. Josh Doctson. Laquon Treadwell. Without even looking past the first round, we've got a good list of disappointing football players. The 2018 wide […]

Curtis Samuel Impressing Everyone

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel is "light years" ahead of where he was when he first entered the league, according to Ron Rivera. "He has taken an even bigger leap. It's exciting to watch," touted the ninth-year coach when commenting on Samuel's progression. The 22-year-old has had a semi-uneventful two seasons in the league […]

Cam Newton, Luke Kuechly Will Not Play Preseason Opener

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera confirmed on Tuesday that quarterback Cam Newton nor linebacker Luke Kuechly will play in the team's preseason opener on Thursday on the road against the Chicago Bears. Both of the team's cornerstone players have had their share of dings and dents over the past couple of seasons, and the […]

How to Value 2019 QB/RB Rookies in Dynasty (Premium Content)

Dynasty franchises don't restart, they reload. Rookie drafts are meant to continually infuse youth to rosters and introduce the next generation of fantasy stars. Although this year wasn't rife with immediately impactful players at quarterback or running back, there is still value to be had if you know where to look. It's equally important for […]

Turner Confirms Christian McCaffrey Will Get More Touches

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey will see less snaps this upcoming season. However, McCaffrey stated that despite a decrease in time on the field, offensive coordinator Norv Turner informed him that he would actually be more involved offensively. “He told me he was going to give me the ball more and that’s music to […]

Spencer Aguiar's 2019 QB Projections and Rankings

I believe all leagues are different and understanding the rules and settings will always be the deciding factor, but an interesting dichotomy has taken place recently of when it is acceptable to draft your quarterback. I am of the mindset, like most people nowadays, that waiting is better, but are we beginning to reach a […]

Second Chance - Antonio Callaway

We have now advanced into August as our journey through the offseason nears its conclusion. Several developments during training camps have impacted the value for various players while preseason matchups will alter the fantasy landscape even further. Activities have also intensified for owners in redraft leagues, who are experiencing a massive surge in preparations for […]

Cam Newton Deep Ball “On Point”

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton returned to practice on Friday after getting a routine day off. Though his absence on Thursday raised some eyebrows, the former MVP put any questions regarding his arm strength to rest by firing a deep shot to wide receiver Curtis Samuel during the team’s annual “Fan Fest.” After undergoing a […]

Updated Rookie Rankings Analysis

Fantasy football season is just around the corner as teams are filing in for training camps. That means that preparations for drafts have to be taken up a notch. Player news drops at a moment's notice this time of the year and you have to be ready to adjust your rankings accordingly. Whether it be […]

N'Keal Harry (WR, NE) - 2019 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~90 Overall Current ADP: ~100 When the Boston Globe’s Ben Volin reported that Harry “struggled to get open” during New England’s mini-camp, the overreaction that ensued was borderline nonsensical. The word “bust” quickly emerged on Twitter, and Harry’s ADP shifted downward. But any challenges that Harry encountered during his initial mini-camp […]

Greg Olsen Looking Healthy

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (foot) has looked good in the team’s first seven days of training camp. The veteran was able to hang with corner Donte Jackson, coming up with a one-handed reception after getting downfield during drills. This will likely be Olsen’s last chance at redemption after only appearing in 16 games […]

D.J. Moore Looking Good At Camp

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore has made a favorable impression throughout the team’s first seven days of training camp. The 22-year-old was observed running some impressive routes in addition to making some catches that caught the attention of everyone watching. Moore will look to hold on to the number one spot on the team’s […]

Cam Newton Gets Day Off On Thursday

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (shoulder) did not participate in the team’s seventh day of training camp on Thursday. Though it would be easy to speculate why he wasn’t available, coach Ron Rivera indicated that the former MVP was simply taking a day off to rest. Newton had a procedure performed on his right shoulder […]

Fantasy Injury Exam Room - Derrius Guice, A.J. Green, Hunter Henry

In our new weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive preseason look into major injuries and their Fantasy Football implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury breakdown. It’s an unrivaled combination of medical and […]

Christian McCaffrey To See Less Snaps

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey may see fewer snaps this season, but head coach Ron Rivera indicated that he would still be heavily involved in the team's offensive gameplan. "The goal is to cut down on his plays, but we're not gonna take away his touches," said Rivera, who also added that McCaffrey won't […]

Dynasty Discounts - Cheap Veterans In Dynasty Drafts

Building a dynasty team is a lot like building literally any physical thing you can build. Whether we're talking about a house or a car or that model airplane that's been sitting in your garage for like 10 years now, you have the flashy parts that everyone sees and then the integral, invisible parts. No […]

Best-Ball Sleepers - Who to Target Late in MFL10s

The popularity of Best-Ball leagues has skyrocketed in recent seasons. There are several reasons why this format provides appeal to a growing number of fantasy owners. This includes the ability to conclude all roster management for the season once your draft has been completed. But the elimination of all decision-making during the regular season also increases […]

Early FFPC ADP Observations - Tight Ends

As we announced in early June, RotoBaller is partnering with the FFPC to help bring their industry-leading games to all of our loyal RotoBaller readers. We'll be discussing the FFPC's awesome selection of games, and strategy and advice for those games, here at RotoBaller, on Twitter, and on SiriusXM throughout the Summer. Throughout Fantasy Football draft season, we […]

Injury Exam Room - Cam Newton, Dalvin Cook, Allen Robinson

In our new weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive preseason look into major injuries and their Fantasy Football implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury breakdown. It’s an unrivaled combination of medical and […]

Buying James Conner as a First-Rounder

Last season, the biggest debate in fantasy football heading into drafts was whether or not running back Le'Veon Bell was worthy of the first overall pick, let alone a first-round draft pick. As we now know, he sat out the entire season, and his backup running back James Conner went on to be an elite […]

Defending Marcus Mariota

As a longtime fan of the Houston Texans and, therefore, a longtime hater of the Tennessee Titans, it takes a lot for me to defend a Titans player. But all of this Marcus Mariota hate has to stop. Yes, his career up to this point hasn't resembled what people wanted from it and he's not […]