Odell Beckham Jr. Taking 11-On-11 Reps
For the first time in all of training camp, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is taking reps with the starters on offense in 11-on-11 drills. After tearing his ACL in Week 7 last year, Beckham seems to be on track to play in the season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs. This is […]
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 […]
Davion Davis Suspended Two Games
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Davion Davis has been suspended without pay for the first two games of the 2021 season by the NFL for violating the league's policy on substances of abuse. Davis will be able to take part in the team's final preseason game this Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, but he won't be […]
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, […]
Cody Parkey Dealing With Quad Injury
Cleveland Browns kicker Cody Parkey (quad) suffered a quad injury during Sunday's 17-13 preseason win over the New York Giants, per head coach Kevin Stefanski. He converted his only extra-point attempt and exited the game shortly after. The 29-year-old signed a one-year deal with Cleveland during the offseason. He made 19 of his 22 field-goal […]
Case Keenum Throws One TD In Preseason Action
Cleveland Browns quarterback Case Keenum completed nine of 12 passes for 74 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in a 17-13 win over the New York Giants in his team's second preseason game on Sunday. Keenum got off to a hot start on his first drive, marching the offense down the field in 10 plays, […]
Greedy Williams Leaves Preseason Game With Groin Injury
Cleveland Browns defensive back Greedy Williams left his team's preseason game against the New York Giants on Sunday with a groin injury. Williams started the game across from rookie Greg Newsome II but left during the first quarter with the injury and did not return. The team turned to reserve cornerback AJ Green on the […]
Baker Mayfield Not Playing In Second Preseason Game
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield will not suit up for his team's second preseason game on Sunday against the New York Giants. Mayfield was seen dressed and going through warmups on the field pregame but will join Odell Beckham Jr. as a spectator for the contest. Look for veterans Case Keenum and Kyle Lauletta to […]
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 […]
Donovan Peoples-Jones’ Stock Rising
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones has had an impressive offseason, so much so that he's likely landed the No. 3 job on the depth chart, surpassing Rashard Higgins. While Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry are ahead of the 22-year-old, he has a good chance of increasing his fantasy output beyond what he produced […]
Sophomore Slump - Breakout Rookies Who Could Bust in 2021
This past NFL season, we saw a number of breakout rookies like Justin Herbert, Justin Jefferson, Jonathan Taylor, and James Robinson. While some of these players will maintain or exceed their fantasy production from year one, there are some others whose production will become stagnant or even take a step back. Second-year players can have a wide […]
Odell Beckham Jr. Won’t Play Sunday Vs. The Giants
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) will not play in Sunday's preseason game against the New York Giants. According to head coach Kevin Stefanski, the Browns will rest most of their starters. Baker Mayfield, Myles Garrett, Odell Beckham Jr., Jadeveon Clowney, Denzel Ward, and John Johnson III will be on the sidelines, per […]
David Njoku Wants To Stay With Browns
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku reportedly wants to stay in Cleveland after his rookie contract expires following the 2021 season. According to ESPN's Tony Grossi, Njoku has asked his agent to begin pursuing a new deal with the team. This is quite a change from last preseason when Njoku expressed that he wanted to […]
Demetric Felton Impressing Teammates
Cleveland Browns wide receiver and running back hybrid Demetric Felton has caught the eye of the team's starting quarterback, Baker Mayfield. Mayfield called the former UCLA Bruin a "key part of our offense." The sixth-round pick in this year's draft will likely get most of his playing time as a receiver because of the presence […]
Jacob Phillips Could Miss The Season With Biceps Injury
Cleveland Browns linebacker Jacob Phillips suffered a torn biceps tendon in practice on Thursday and his season could be in jeopardy. Phillips will need surgery to repair the tendon, although he has a chance to return to the field late in the season, according to a league source. The second-year player out of LSU was […]
Tight End ADP Fallers
We continue looking at ADP risers and fallers through the offseason as we already completed our first run back in June. Average Draft Position (ADP) indicates the average position where a player is drafted over more than one fantasy football draft. You can consider it as the price you have to pay to draft and […]
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Getting First-Team Reps
Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah is starting to get first-team reps with the defense during camp. During Cleveland's joint practice with the New York Giants on Thursday, Owusu-Koramoah got some run with the first team during some 11-on-11 drills. The talented rookie missed a portion of camp early while on the COVID-19 reserve list but […]
David Njoku Impresses In Joint Practice With Giants
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku turned in an impressive performance in a joint practice with the New York Giants on Thursday. Njoku reportedly dominated in one-on-one drills against the New York secondary, snagging three balls overs defenders' heads in the session. The veteran tight end has some sleeper appeal this season as Cleveland.com beat […]
Jarvis Landry Has Strong Performance In Practice
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry had a stellar showing against the Giants in practice on Thursday. The slot receiver hauled in a breathtaking one-handed catch and "destroyed" the opposing secondary. Landry is a solid receiver that fantasy managers can rely on for consistent production. That being said, the 28-year-old won't be deliberately featured too […]
Wide Receiver Best-Ball Rankings and 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 […]
FFPC ADP Insights: The King's Latest Takes and Observations
Savvy fantasy football players and high stakes competitors are getting their drafting reps in at the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) site. When reviewing the Average Draft Position reports in the Footballguys Players Championship FFPC leagues, there are some interesting ADP targets to examine and comment on. It is certainly clear that there are some […]
FFPC Terminator League Best-Ball Strategy
Best-ball leagues continue to expand and grow in popularity. Numerous sites offer variations of the same formula but where else can you find the Terminator league? This format takes all the best ball scoring rules along with the draft-only/no waivers philosophy but adds a small element of weekly management. Intrigued yet? By the time you […]
Grant Delpit Aggravates Hamstring Injury
Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit left Wednesday's practice after aggravating his hamstring injury. Delpit just can't catch a break as that was just his second practice back after dealing with the same injury for much of camp. The second-year safety injured the hamstring while in coverage against a deep ball and walked off of the […]
Odell Beckham Jr. Looks Good In Wednesday Practice
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. reportedly looked good in his team's Wednesday practice session. According to beat reporter Mark Kay Cabot, Beckham looked "good catching passes and running in some one-on-one work" with quarterback Baker Mayfield. In Cabot's opinion, Beckham would be able to play some if the regular season started on Thursday. […]
Tight End ADP Risers
We continue looking at ADP risers and fallers through the offseason as we already completed our first run back in June. Average Draft Position (ADP) indicates the average position where a player is drafted over more than one fantasy football draft. You can consider it as the price you have to pay to draft and […]
QB and RB with Favorable Early Schedules
We all know it is not how you start but how you finish. However, starting hot is never a bad thing... We've previously looked at how to draft with strength of schedule in mind by focusing on teams that could start strong as well as starting with the end in mind by looking at end-of-year […]
Michael F. Florio's 2021 Fantasy Football Rankings
Rankings are probably the most overrated aspect in fantasy sports. And most, if not all players fall victim to them at some point in their fantasy playing career. That’s probably not what you expected to read when you clicked on a fantasy football rankings article. But, the truth is if you are just taking the […]