Wide-Gap Backfields: Which RB2s to Avoid In Fantasy Football
While there are plenty of NFL teams that are expected to rotate their running backs this season, there are some teams where the No. 1 guy has a pretty major advantage over his projected backups. Below are seven running backs who project to be the No. 2 guy on teams where the No. 1 guy […]
Will Deshaun Watson Be A Top-10 Fantasy Quarterback In 2023? Fantasy Football Outlook
Following an 11-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal-conduct policy, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson made his season debut in Week 13 against his former team, the Houston Texans. It was the first time Watson stepped onto the field since the end of the 2020 season. As expected, there was some rust. Watson only threw […]
Will Amari Cooper Be A Top-12 Fantasy Wide Receiver In 2023? Fantasy Football Outlook
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper was the fourth overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders. Cooper had an excellent college career, totaling 228 receptions for 3,463 receiving yards and 31 touchdowns at Alabama. The former Alabama star had a productive rookie season, totaling 72 receptions on 130 targets for 1,070 […]
Deshaun Watson Gaining More Chemistry With Amari Cooper
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is looking more comfortable in his second year in Cleveland, and he's also expecting to have more chemistry with top receiver Amari Cooper in 2023. He's also learning the team's playbook, which has a lot of new elements to it. Throughout organized team activities, Watson connected with his wideouts on […]
Calvin Ridley 2023 Fantasy Football Outlook – Are You In or Out?
Calvin Ridley may be one of the bigger conundrums for fantasy football managers this season. Despite not having played a full season since 2020, he is currently being drafted as the WR20 on Yahoo! in half-PPR scoring. Ridley is being selected ahead of players such as D.J. Moore, Terry McLaurin, and Jerry Jeudy. Fantasy managers […]
Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For July Including Kyler Murray, Dameon Pierce, Dalton Kincaid, Mike Williams
For some, we are rapidly approaching the official start of fantasy football season. For dynasty enthusiasts, it's always fantasy football season. Nonetheless, the upcoming weeks are exciting for all fantasy gamers as we begin to draft or look to improve our dynasty lineups. Because of this, it's not uncommon to find that older players with […]
The Safest Fantasy Football Player To Draft From Each AFC Team in 2023
The 2023 fantasy football season is nearly here. One of the most popular fantasy football sayings is that you can’t win your league in the first round, but you can lose it. That saying means fantasy players want to avoid first-round draft picks who end up being a bust. While your first-round selection won’t win […]
Gridiron Greats: Ranking The Top 10 Best NFL Running Backs Of All Time
There's rarely going to be a "Greatest" list put together that everyone agrees with. That's very likely the case with our "Top 10 NFL Running Backs of All Time" rankings, but man, it sure is fun to debate some of the greatest RBs in pro football history. We're here to break down the top 10 […]
2023 Fantasy Football RBs To Prioritize In PPR, But Fade In Standard Leagues
Some people play in standard (non-PPR) fantasy football leagues, some play in half-PPR leagues, and some play in full-PPR leagues. Each type has its advantages and disadvantages, but what's more important is identifying the players who best fit each type of league. Some running backs are rarely targeted. Take J.K. Dobbins, Isiah Pacheco, and Rashaad […]
NFL Stadium Power Rankings: The Best and Worst Stadiums In the NFL
The NFL remains the best-attended professional domestic sports league in the world. Even struggling teams, like the 2022 Chicago Bears, still had an average attendance of 59,823 in games at Soldier Field, the smallest stadium in the league. Soldier Field is also the oldest stadium in the league, and many people admire it for its […]
Way Too Early 2024 NFL Mock Draft
What can I say? Some of us are simply draft junkies. While it's inevitable that this NFL mock draft will look very different 11-plus months from now, if you want a little sneak peek at some of the top players for 2024, you've come to the right place. According to most scouts, the 2024 draft […]
Fantasy Football Draft Targets And Avoids - AFC South Breakdowns For Dameon Pierce, Calvin Ridley, Anthony Richardson, more
I discussed with my editors the possibility of skipping the AFC and NFC South articles as a protest against the expected poor performance of the eight clubs in these divisions. Well, except for you, Jacksonville. We think you'll probably be good, but to be fair, you’ve let us down in the past. Anyways, they said […]
Fantasy Football Outlook: Where to Draft Kyler Murray In Fantasy Football
Heading into 2023, there are not many NFL players who have a wider range of outcomes than Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, who tore his ACL in Week 14 last season. Murray could play early in 2023 and look like his old self. He could play and look like a worse version of the Murray we're […]
Javonte Williams Fantasy Football Outlook – Are You In or Out?
Some fantasy managers have Javonte Williams completely off of their draft boards due to his significant knee injury. The injury wasn't your typical torn ACL, which brings with it some of its own concerns. Williams tore his ACL, LCL, and PLC. This multi-ligament injury creates plenty of reasons for fantasy managers to be skeptical. This […]
Fantasy Football Draft Targets And Avoids- AFC North Breakdowns For Lamar Jackson, Joe Mixon, George Pickens, more
With OTAs complete and training camp right around the corner, we continue to get closer and closer to fantasy football season. Here, we’ll embark on a new series, focusing on players from each NFL team that fantasy managers should be targeting and avoiding this season. Fantasy managers should never be fully in or out on […]
Browns Sign Thakarius Keyes To One-Year Deal
The Cleveland Browns signed free-agent cornerback Thakarius Keyes to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to his agent, Kevin Conner. Keyes spent the 2022 season with the Baltimore Ravens, but he never appeared in an NFL game and was cut back in May. The 25-year-old was originally a seventh-round selection by the Kansas City […]
The Best Fantasy Football Dynasty Player For Each NFC Team
There is no secret to building an elite dynasty team in fantasy football. Sometimes you need a lucky break or two. However, identifying the top player on every NFL team is critical to success. Similarly, fantasy managers must know which players to trade away before their fantasy value tanks. Superflex leagues have become extremely popular […]
Is Pierre Strong Jr. Or Kevin Harris The Patriots RB2 Behind Rhamondre Stevenson? Fantasy Football Outlook
Valued and talented running backs in the NFL can provide significant upside to an organization's ultimate goal of winning, and also to fantasy managers looking to capture a championship. New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has always been known as someone who likes to spread out the ball, which usually translates to a more […]
Will Nick Chubb Be A Top-5 Fantasy RB In 2023? Fantasy Football Outlook
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb was a second-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Chubb had a productive college career, totaling 758 rushing attempts for 4,769 yards and 44 touchdowns at Georgia. The former Bulldog star had a limited role early in his rookie season with Carlos Hyde on the roster. However, Chubb became […]
Baker Mayfield 2023 Fantasy Football Outlook
QB Baker Mayfield has not done himself, his NFL teams, or his fantasy football managers any favors over the past couple of years. Mayfield is now on his fourth team in three seasons. His fantasy prospects have significantly diminished since he entered the league as the No. 1 overall pick out of Oklahoma in 2018. […]
One-Hit Wonders: NFL Players That Had One Great Season
Three years, $75 million. Just 12 months ago, if you told anyone that Geno Smith would be getting around $25 million a year, you would have been laughed at. But somehow, here we are, with the former draft bust turning his career around in Seattle and winning the Comeback Player of the Year award. Geno […]
NFL Coaching Matters: NFC East Preview
After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]
Nick Chubb Doesn't Think Deshaun Watson Will Hurt His Production
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb had 12 rushing touchdowns last year, but he didn't have any once quarterback Deshaun Watson took the field in Week 13 following a suspension. "No, I'm not worried at all. I can't control what I can't control. When the ball is in my hand, I have full control, so […]
Stock Up, Stock Down: Fantasy Football Outlooks For Every NFL Quarterback
As we head into the 2023 NFL season, there are many questions about which quarterbacks will make a big jump, who is on the hot seat, and how old quarterbacks will look in new homes. The pressure is on Justin Fields and Lamar Jackson to show they can win games with their arms. Time is […]
Best Fantasy Football Dynasty Player For Each AFC Team
There is no secret to building an elite dynasty team in fantasy football. Sometimes you need a lucky break or two. However, identifying the top player on every NFL team is critical. Similarly, fantasy managers must know which players to trade away before their fantasy value tanks. Superflex leagues have become extremely popular over the […]
Early Fantasy Football Rankings for FFPC Leagues - Tight End Premium Scoring (2023)
When you join high-stakes fantasy football leagues, the competition is always intense. Those who participate in the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) seasonal leagues also have the added challenge of an additional scoring twist: Tight End Premium Scoring. In FFPC leagues, tight ends are awarded 1.5 points per reception. Such a unique scoring format demands […]
RotoBaller Staff Best Ball Mock Draft - Fantasy Football Draft Review
The 2023 NFL season will be here before we know it, meaning it's time to grind out mock drafts and prepare for the upcoming fantasy football season. There are now countless scoring systems and league setups, but best ball fantasy football leagues have become one of the most popular formats in the fantasy football world. […]
Ranking The Best NFL Rookie QB Seasons Since 2000
The quarterback spot in the NFL is arguably the toughest position in all of sports, meaning first-year players often struggle mightily. Even some of the greatest players at the position were downright putrid or failed to see the field as rookies. Players like Peyton Manning and Matthew Stafford turned the ball over in bunches in […]
Nick Chubb Fantasy Football Outlook – Are You In or Out?
Fantasy managers often identify Nick Chubb as one of the best pure runners in the NFL, but he’s never viewed as an elite running back in fantasy football. His minimal receiving work and the presence of former teammate Kareem Hunt would constantly capp his ceiling. However, Hunt is now a free agent, and Chubb’s ADP […]
Examining Fantasy Football Rookie WR Impacts On Team Depth Charts
As fantasy football managers begin to draft their teams for the 2023 season, we look at the rookie wide receivers and consider who will make an impact in their first season. Rookies often make a big impact at the wide receiver position. In the past two years, Justin Jefferson, Ja'Marr Chase, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Garrett […]