Christian McCaffrey Impresses In Preseason Opener

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey looked electric in the Panthers opening preseason game against the Buffalo Bills. He carried for 11 yards on four attempts, including a powerful goal-line touchdown, although he also fumbled the ball. McCaffrey also showcased his pass-catching ability, hauling in two receptions for 29 yards. McCaffrey certainly looks as though […]

Roto Revolution - Keep/Trade/Cut Preseason Edition

Your fantasy football draft brings on all kinds of tough decisions. In this episode, Kyle and Jake will play a game of Keep/Trade/Cut to help out on some of those fantasy football draft day decisions. In this show we go in-depth on the following players plus many more: Andrew Luck Ronald Jones II Randall Cobb […]

Quarterback Stat Sleepers - Adjusted Completion Percentage

There are plenty of factors that go into a fantasy quarterback's success in any given season. While some passers could be said to be more "accurate" than others, what does this really mean? Completion percentage does little to tell us about a quarterback's overall ability in that department because it can easily be skewed by […]

Running Back Standard Rankings - Tiers and Analysis

The 2018 fantasy football season is finally upon us! RotoBaller's expert rankers have released their latest round of rankings. I'll be dissecting some of the players in each group tier by tier to give you a bit more insights on who you'll be drafting. The expert rankers at RotoBaller are committed to providing you with […]

C.J. Anderson (RB, CAR) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~105 CURRENT ADP: ~110 ANALYSIS: Looking at veterans, you need to look at the opportunity to get the value needed to make them worthwhile as a draft target. A player who fits this mold is C.J. Anderson in Carolina. While Christian McCaffrey is there, he is not going to get much more work in the running game […]

Dynasty Discount - Solid Veterans Who Come Cheap In Dynasty Drafts

We all know dynasty football is a young man’s game. Veterans have no place on a roster. That is unless you are looking to actually win this year and possibly next, in which case let us look at some old guys who can help you do just this. Here are veteran players who come at […]

Running Back Committees to Buy in 2018

Training camp is in full swing and so are the daily tweets from beat reporters showing 30-second highlight clips of fades to the corner of the end zone or quick comments from coaches that start to cast doubt on whether we picked the right player this off-season. This is the time of the year where […]

Quarterback Tiered Rankings Analysis

The NFL season is near and fantasy drafts are already underway. Preparation is in full swing, so with that in mind, our newest rankings for all draft types and positions are out! For a full look at our updated rankings, check here. There are around 20 quarterbacks that you could conceivably use as your QB1 […]

Stack 'Em - Teams with Favorable Schedules for Top Players

Using last year’s results alone to predict this season’s outcomes is borderline foolish. Luckily, when it comes to the task of projecting the upcoming NFL season there are a few other factors which can increase our odds of success. I mean sure, you could draft based on talent and opportunity alone, but the number of […]

Thomas Davis Willing To Play Another Season

Carolina Panthers veteran linebacker Thomas Davis said he doesn't want to end his career in 2018 "on a sour note" due to his four-game suspension. “I’d like to come back (after 2018) if the team will gave me back," Davis said. In his prime, Davis was a tackling machine, racking up 100-plus tackle seasons from […]

Injury Spin - Five Running Backs To Target

Running backs are a critical component for any winning fantasy football team, and our friends at Inside Injuries are here today to talk about some of their favorite running back draft targets for 2018. In case you weren't aware, Inside Injuries predicts the impact of injuries on player performance by using data analytics, medical expertise […]

Road to #1 Running Back - NFC South

Each year, elite running backs are a necessity for fantasy football rosters. With guaranteed touches each game, these consensus top-tier running backs are some of the first names off of draft boards and consistently perform well throughout the season. However, there is also a good amount of unpredictability at the position, with breakout players appearing […]

Hot Take NFL Podcast - Running Back Rankings Debate

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni discuss the most recent news and notes of the day for NFL fans, share their RB rankings, and provide some hot takes on fantasy football draft advice. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at RTSports. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on […]

Boom or Bust that ADP

Last year I wrote about the seismic shift that took place amidst the RB renaissance and coined the concept #AllBenchRB. This year, I'm starting off with a new concept called #BBADP, which stands for Boom/Bust ADP. You see, I think rankings and ADPs are limited. The range of outcomes for two players juxtaposed in ADP […]

Panthers Looking To Get Christian McCaffrey The Ball Often

Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Norv Turner thinks it's realistic for running back Christian McCaffrey to get 25 to 30 touches per game, which would be more than double what he had as a rookie. It doesn't seem remotely possible, especially since C.J. Anderson should lead on early downs. Still, McCaffrey bulked up in the offseason […]

Road To #1 Running Back - AFC West

Each year, elite running backs are a necessity for fantasy football rosters. With guaranteed touches each game, these consensus top-tier running backs are some of the first names off of draft boards and consistently perform well throughout the season. However, there is also a good amount of unpredictability at the position, with breakout players appearing […]

Roto Revolution - Big Names to Avoid 2018

In this episode, Kyle and Jake will discuss a few big-name players from each position that they will avoid in their fantasy football draft here in 2018 due to their bust potential. Don't forget fantasy football changes every year, not all star players will produce the same numbers in 2018. In this show we go in-depth […]

Curtis Samuel Passes Physical

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (ankle) passed his physical Wednesday and was removed from the Physically Unable to Perform list. Samuel played in just nine games his rookie season due to his ankle injury and had 15 catches for 115 yards. He should compete for a starting job in the slot, but fantasy owners […]

Ahead of the Game - 2019 College Football Running Back Prospects

In my series preview, I presented five draft-eligible wide receivers who project to be early NFL draft selections and potentially great dynasty assets. Today, I'll focus on the running back position, specifically the top three RBs who were expected to declare for the 2018 class and made the late decision to return to school. Typically, […]

2018 Running Backs Preview- After Hours With RotoBaller Radio

RotoBaller fantasy football expert Anthony Aniano takes a look at the at latest fantasy football news and notes, and previews the running back position for your 2018 fantasy football drafts. This RotoBaller Radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at RT Sports. In this podcast you will hear about: Todd Gurley, Saquan Barkley Jordan […]

The Hot Take Podcast - Quarterback Rankings Debate - Ep. 1

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni discuss the most recent news and notes of the day for NFL fans, share their QB rankings, and provide some hot takes on fantasy football draft advice. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at RTSports. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on […]

Road to #1 Receiver - NFC South

Each year, elite wide receivers are some of the mainstays of fantasy football rosters. With high target shares and production values, these consensus top-tier wide receivers are some of the first names off of draft boards and consistently perform well throughout the season. However, there is also a good amount of unpredictability at the position, […]

Stop The Slander - DeShaun Watson's Injury Risk

For six and a half games, there was no brighter star soaring through the fantasy football galaxy than Deshaun Watson. In 2018, whether it be the ghost of Robert Griffin, III or a limited sample size, the doubters outweigh the believers in Watson. Stop the Slander! Watson started from humble beginnings. 100 yards and a […]

Running Back Depth Chart Projections - Training Camp Edition

Now that the 2018 NFL Draft and the bulk of free agent signings have concluded, fantasy owners have a somewhat clearer picture of how each team's offense is going to look this upcoming season. Still, many roster positions are won and lost in training camp and the preseason, especially when it comes to the running […]

Christian McCaffrey Set For Much Bigger Workload

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said that getting running back Christian McCaffrey the ball 25 to 30 times a game would be "ideal." That might be feasible if McCaffrey was the do-everything back, but the Panthers brough C.J. Anderson in through free agency to be the early-down back, so it's unlikely McCaffrey sees that […]

Devin Funchess May Not Receive Extension

Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney made it seem likely that he doesn't plan on giving wide receiver Devin Funchess a contract extension just yet. "You want to see a guy put back-to-back years together," Hurney said. Funchess had his breakout year in his third season, catching 63 passes for 840 yards and eight touchdowns, […]

Luke Kuechly Ready To Go

Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly (shoulder) passed his physical and is ready to go for training camp. The Panthers are likely to take it slow with Kuechly after he had offseason shoulder surgery, but he should be ready for the regular season. He missed only one game in 2017 after playing in a career-low 10 […]

Curtis Samuel, Julius Peppers Starting On PUP

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (ankle) and defensive end Julius Peppers (shoulder) did not pass their physicals and will start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Samuel will actually start on the Non-Football Injury list, and general manager Marty Hurney said the team is being cautious with the receiver. Samuel played […]

Christian McCaffrey Adds Six Pounds

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey said he is at 208 pounds this year after playing his rookie season at 202 pounds. Heading into his second season, McCaffrey's needle is pointing up. While C.J. Anderson will be the lead back on the early downs, McCaffrey is expected to see more rushing attempts and could approach […]

Devin Funchess Not Worried About Contract

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess said he isn't concerned about an extension as he enters the final year of his contract. Funchess had a career year in 2017 but is due for a letdown after the Panthers added rookie D.J. Moore to the mix. Tight end Greg Olsen is also back and healthy, and […]