Myles Garrett Misses Practice Sunday With Wrist Ailment
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett was held out of Sunday’s practice due to a wrist injury, albeit one that head coach Kevin Stefanski seemed not overly concerned about. Garrett has been reinstated and cleared to play as soon as Week 1, with no residual suspension carry over from the 2019 incident that ended his […]
Browns Looking At Logan Ryan
The Cleveland Browns are showing interest in free-agent safety Logan Ryan. Cleveland lost rookie safety Grant Delpit to a season-ending Achilles rupture earlier in training camp, opening up a big hole in the team's secondary. Ryan spent the past four years with the Tennessee Titans and intercepted four passes in 2019. He's reportedly seeking around […]
Hayden Hurst (TE, ATL) - Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~100 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~115 ANALYSIS: There was a little bit of a debate last summer on whether Mark Andrews, Nick Boyle, or Hayden Hurst would become the no. 1 tight end on Baltimore's offense. At the end of the year, Andrews was the clear leading man at the position with more […]
Updated 2020 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Post-NFL Draft
Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our staff's updated 2020 fantasy football rookie rankings (top 130). These rankings are being released after the 2020 NFL Draft, but things will of course change as we get closer to the start of the NFL season. Adjustments to these rookie rankings will be made all offseason long up until […]
Updated Wide Receiver Draft Rankings - Standard Scoring (Non-PPR)
RotoBaller’s 2020 wide receiver rankings for standard fantasy football leagues are looking a little different than they did a few months ago. The NFL draft, trades, free-agent signings, salary-cap cuts and opt-outs due to the COVID crisis have all affected the wide receiver rankings since the last time our website’s rankings were released. So now […]
Pierre Camus' Bold Predictions - 2020 Fantasy Football
This marks the fifth installment of my bold predictions for RotoBaller. Boy, how things have changed since my first bold predictions column. We were happily oblivious to Coronavirus. My preseason prediction about Colin Kaepernick was purely football related, just weeks before he became known for something other than his passer rating. RGIII was getting set to […]
Impact of J.K. Dobbins on the Ravens' Backfield
With the 55th overall pick in this year’s NFL draft, the powerhouse Baltimore Ravens selected Ohio State standout J.K. Dobbins to bolster an already-impressive ground attack. Dobbins joins a backfield that also consists of last season’s starter, fantasy RB8 for the season, Mark Ingram II, as well as reserves Gus Edwards and Justice Hill. For […]
ADP Landmines - Avoid These Players in 2020
Every year, when we reflect back on the NFL season that was, it's easy to have 20/20 vision and see the mistakes that you made in the draft. In 2019, guys like David Johnson and Le'Veon Bell went in the middle of the first round and didn't perform on par with their first-round billing. Johnson […]
Kareem Hunt Maintains Fantasy Appeal Despite Role
Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt holds the distinction of entering drafts as the highest-rated back who is not the RB1 on his team. Even as Nick Chubb commands considerable fantasy attention, Hunt showcased the fact that his on-field skills have not diminished after amassing 464 yards from scrimmage in eight games last year. It […]
Top Draft Values and Targets: RotoBaller Staff Picks
We've already dug into the top busts and avoids for 2020 fantasy football drafts according to the RotoBaller NFL staff. Now, we will focus on the top draft targets and ADP values for 2020 fantasy football. Our analysts have agreed to sum up their thoughts on the top players to target in drafts based on […]
Browns Claim Damion Willis Off Waivers
The Cleveland Browns claimed wide receiver Damion Willis off waivers from the Bengals on Wednesday. Willis played in 10 games (two starts) for Cincinnati in his rookie season in 2019, catching nine passes on 16 targets for 82 yards and no touchdowns. The Troy product went undrafted and will just be providing depth at the […]
FFPC Average Draft Position Report: ADP Analysis and Insights
Examining the Average Draft Positions from the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) gives us a great snapshot of what high-stakes fantasy football players are thinking. The ADPs, which are housed in FantasyMojo.com’s deluxe shop of FFPC data, show you what some of the most competitive fantasy players in the world are thinking. For this exercise, […]
How to Recognize and Avoid Cognitive Bias on Draft Day
Managing a fantasy football team is the equivalent of being a real-life general manager. It allows us hardcore fans to play out our dream of making impactful decisions based on statistical analysis and keen observation. Face it, we're the guys who spend more time playing GM mode and breaking down player ratings in Madden than […]
Rookie Running Back Primer: Analyzing ADP Value for 2020
Rookie running backs are certainly volatile and we're always dealing with the unknown aspect of how a player's game will translate to the big show. How rookies make the transition will be even more imperative this season as players and teams deal with a more limited training camp and zero preseason games. However, every single […]
Odell Beckham Jr. Gelling In Cleveland
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. spoke with the media on Tuesday afternoon, and he talked about how the chemistry with quarterback Baker Mayfield should be dramatically improved from last season. He said that their focus is on taking things on a day-by-day basis, but they're both in a better place physically heading into […]
Draft Busts and Players to Avoid: RotoBaller Staff Picks
The RotoBaller NFL staff has many thoughts on the biggest potential busts and avoids for 2020 fantasy football. Some of our analysts have agreed to sum up their thoughts on the top players to fade in drafts based on inflated ADP, playing time concerns, or other variables. Here are the top players at each position […]
Grant Delpit Lands On Injured Reserve
Cleveland Browns rookie free safety Grant Delpit has been placed on Injured Reserve in the wake of having ruptured his Achilles tendon during practice Monday on a non-contact play. The move to shift Delpit to the IR cleared the way for claiming defensive end Curtis Weaver off of waivers from Miami. Without Delpit, the team’s […]
Offensive Line Analysis: Champs and Chumps
A key factor that is often overlooked in terms of fantasy success, especially at the running back position, is the importance of solid offensive line play. Many of the top fantasy football performers have the luxury of playing with some of the top lines in the game. Similarly, when a player is on a team […]
Greedy Williams Injured In Practice
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greedy Williams (shoulder) injured his shoulder at practice on Tuesday, and head coach Kevin Stefanski said the team is still evaluating whether Williams will need to miss a significant amount of time with the injury. This comes just a day after it was announced that rookie safety Grant Delpit will miss the […]
Grant Delpit Suffers Torn Achilles
Cleveland Browns rookie safety Grant Delpit (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles in practice on Monday, an MRI exam confirmed. Cleveland's initial fears became a reality after the second-round pick underwent testing Monday. Delpit will now miss his entire rookie season. It's a blow to the team's secondary, as the former star defensive back at LSU […]
Odell Beckham Jr., Baker Mayfield Have Improved Chemistry
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield said his chemistry with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is much improved heading into their second season together. "It's sure as hell going to be a lot better than last year," Mayfield said. Wide receivers coach and passing-game coordinator Chad O'Shea has instilled a better culture among the team's receivers, […]
Updated PPR Rankings for 2020 Fantasy Football Drafts
Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our staff's updated 2020 fantasy football PPR rankings (top 440) for the month of August. Also included are player tiers and auction values. These refreshed PPR rankings are being released as we head into the heart of fantasy football draft season, factoring in all of the off-season moves and news. […]
2020 Fantasy Football Running Back Rookie Rankings: Post-NFL Draft
Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our staff's updated 2020 fantasy football rookie running back rankings. These rankings are being released after the 2020 NFL Draft, but things will of course change as we get closer to the NFL season. Those of you who are regular RotoBaller readers have likely already seen our updated overall fantasy football […]
2020 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rookie Rankings: Post-NFL Draft
Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our staff's updated 2020 fantasy football rookie wide receiver rankings. These rankings are being released after the 2020 NFL Draft, but things will of course change as we get closer to the NFL season. It's been well-documented that the 2020 wide receiver class is one of the best to come […]
2020 Fantasy Football Quarterback Rookie Rankings: Post-NFL Draft
Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our staff's updated 2020 fantasy football rookie quarterback rankings. These rankings are being released after the 2020 NFL Draft, but things will of course change as we get closer to the NFL season. You might have already seen the first iteration of our updated fantasy football rookie rankings, released the morning […]
2020 Fantasy Football Tight End Rookie Rankings: Post-NFL Draft
Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our staff's updated 2020 fantasy football rookie tight end rankings. These rankings are being released after the 2020 NFL Draft, but things will of course change as we get closer to the NFL season. Those of you who are regular RotoBaller readers have likely already seen our updated overall fantasy football […]
Grant Delpit Undergoing Tests For Achilles' Injury
Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit (Achilles') is undergoing tests on an Achilles' injury and will undergo an MRI Monday night. Delpit was carted off the field at practice on Monday, and the Browns are concerned that the rookie suffered a serious Achilles' injury that will cause him to miss considerable time. If the 21-year-old suffered […]
Nick Chubb Clears Concussion Protocol
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (concussion) returned practice on Saturday after suffering a concussion earlier in the week. Chubb was able to clear the league's concussion protocol and practiced on a limited basis in the Saturday session. The running back took a high hit from linebacker Mack Wilson on Monday after catching a short […]
Foster Moreau (TE, LV) - 2020 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~168 Overall CURRENT ADP: 180+ (Undrafted) ANALYSIS: Moreau was simply the other TE on the Raiders in 2019, and the one who watched Darren Waller emerge as a top-five fantasy option the closest. Waller dominated the snaps, staying on the field 90% of the time, compared to 36% for Moreau. In his rookie […]
FFPC Terminator Best-Ball League Strategy
Love best-ball but looking for something with a twist? FFPC is already an industry leader in best ball competition for serious fantasy players but they also are the innovators when it comes to offering variety. Aside from the new Best Ball Slim Leagues which I explained earlier in the offseason and even showed how to build […]