Pierre Camus' 2020 Dynasty Sleepers (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The definition of a fantasy sleeper is in the eye of the beholder. It could be as deep as an undrafted free agent who isn't promised to even make an NFL roster, or it could be a third-year player with a starting job that […]
Baker Mayfield Getting Back To The Basics
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield said he's "finding out how to get back to the basics" after a disappointing sophomore campaign in 2019. "I lost myself in that and I wasn't able to be who I am for these guys on the team. I told them that," Mayfield continued. "I told them that if I'm […]
JC Tretter Had Knee Surgery Thursday
Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter underwent knee surgery on Thursday according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. The veteran lineman reportedly had the surgery to remove loose bodies from the knee. Stefanski would not elaborate on how long Tretter would be out but the NFL Network reported that he will probably only miss a couple weeks. […]
Denver Broncos 2020 Fantasy Outlook
The 2019 season was yet another turbulent year for a Denver Broncos team struggling to find its offensive identity and QB of the future. Longtime Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco joined the team and Denver struggled mightily in its first four games with him at the helm, going 0-4, and ending up 2-6 at the […]
Nick Mariano's 2020 PPR Sleepers List (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Sleeper has become a dirty word to me, as both writer and reader, but there's no doubting its place in our fantasy lexicon. I do think that everyone that uses it then needs to define what it means within the context of the article. […]
Nick Mariano's Early-Round Overvalued List (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Everyone loves to talk about sleepers and which late-round fliers are going to deliver them to the promised land, but those picks can only blossom when overvalued landmines are left for others to step on. Here we'll be looking at two players per position […]
Nick Mariano's 2020 Late-Round Fliers (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We’re intentionally sidestepping the term “sleeper" because I don’t want to get wrapped up in debates over these guys not being “under the radar” enough. I may still throw it into the SEO field, though...no regrets. Instead, let’s discuss some late-round fliers at running […]
Top Draft Targets w/ Byron Lambert of RosterWatch
Pierre Camus talks with Byron Lambert from RosterWatch to identify their top draft targets at each position (QB, RB, WR, TE) for 2020 fantasy football. They also discuss the importance of roster construction, value-based drafting, and differentiating from the competition. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts […]
Andrew Lalama's Top 10 Half-PPR Rankings
I’m considering David Johnson at six. Not the sixth round, but at sixth overall. I’m hoping to land Devonta Freeman or Derrick Henry in the third round, but the decision is a tough one if both are on the board. For quarterback, I’m either going Aaron Rodgers in the seventh round or waiting until the […]
Mid-Late Summer ADP Fallers at Wide Receiver
We continue looking at ADP risers and fallers through the offseason as we already completed our first run back in June. You can check our first review of the early-summer risers and fallers at running back, wide receiver, tight end, and quarterback. Average Draft Position (ADP) indicates the average position where a player is drafted over more than […]
Preseason Running Back Depth Charts
In fantasy football, the running back position is one of the most vital to target accurately if you are hoping to have any kind of success. Because of this, it’s important to navigate backfield situations and follow any depth chart changes throughout the NFL season. Have no fear, Rotoballer is here! We are here to […]
Browns Meeting With Free-Agent Ronald Leary
The Cleveland Browns are bringing free-agent guard Ronald Leary in for a visit. The team hopes to sign Leary if all goes well at his workout. Cleveland is looking to bolster their offensive line depth after having three linemen opt out for the 2020 season. Leary is a former starter with the Dallas Cowboys and […]
Nick Chubb Fine Sharing Rushing Load With Kareem Hunt
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb told reporters during a Zoom session on Tuesday that he is "ready to share work with (Kareem) Hunt and play alongside him in the same backfield." Chubb and Hunt played eight games together in 2019 after Hunt served an eight-game suspension to begin the season. Chubb told reporters, "Last […]
Analyzing Recent FFPC ADP Trends at RB and WR
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, […]
Talking Tight Ends with the Guru John Hansen- Woo Fantasy Podcast
RotoBaller fantasy football analyst Brandon Murchison is joined by co-host Nick Hefley in a new episode of WooFantasy! In this episode, the guys are joined by SiriusXm host John Hansen as they go over the landscape of the tight end position. Who are some of the names that the Guru is high on for the […]
Stop that Hype Train! Hayden Hurst
Hayden Hurst, the 25th overall pick of the 2018 draft, has yet to live up to his draft status. You can blame the foot fracture he suffered in his rookie season for this, or that the tight end position usually involves a longer learning curve, but whatever your viewpoint is of Hurst, ehe fact of […]
Jarvis Landry Activated From PUP List
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (hip) was activated from the active/PUP list on Saturday. Landry opened the preseason on the PUP list after having hip surgery back on February 4. The veteran wide receiver is trending up as the team gets ready to start practicing in the next week. Landry caught 83 passes for […]
Stop that Hype Train! Clyde Edwards-Helaire
In the last few years, rookie running backs have garnered a lot of attention in fantasy drafts. From Ezekiel Elliott in 2016 to Josh Jacobs last season, owners have increasingly looked toward the league’s newest faces as possible stars. This offseason, fantasy experts quickly set their sights on LSU product Clyde Edwards-Helaire to be this […]
2020 NFL Bets: Super Bowl Winners and NFC Playoffs
A lot of this NFL betting advice may change in the coming days as the league institutes its cutoff for players to opt out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns. Still, football bettors should have an idea about their favorite sleepers and value picks ahead of time, so they know which NFL wagers […]
Running Back Stat Sleepers - Missed Tackles Forced
Plunging into the world of football analytics is without question a great way to find fantasy sleepers for the coming season. Especially in the case of running backs, considering overall elusiveness is arguably the best way to determine how good (or bad) a player's performance was. And that's what this is all about. I will […]
The Perfect Pair: Turning Mid-Round QBs Into QB1 Value
Since 2015, I've been in a fantasy football league with a guy whose sole mission on draft day is to select Tom Brady. And when I say it is his sole mission, I do not mean he takes four or five backs and receivers and then grabs Brady a round early just to make sure […]
The King's FLEX Draft Observations: Superflex Picks and Strategies
As much as Tout Wars is a signal that fantasy baseball season has officially started, the FLEX Leagues are an important signpost that officially proclaim we have entered the fantasy football portion of the calendar. The FLEX (Fantasy League of Experts) leagues are the brainchild of fantasy industry standout Jake Ciely of The Athletic. He […]
Andrew Billings Opts Out Of 2020 Season
Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Andrew Billings has opted out of the upcoming 2020 season. Billings is the third Cleveland player to opt out, joining guard Drew Forbes and tackle Drake Dorbeck. The 25-year-old left the Cincinnati Bengals as a free-agent to sign a one-year deal with the Browns during the offseason and, while not in […]
Running Back Stat Busts - Missed Tackles Forced
Plunging into the world of football analytics is without question a great way to find fantasy sleepers for the coming season. Especially in the case of running backs, considering overall elusiveness is arguably the best way to determine how good (or bad) a player's performance was. And that's what this is all about. I will […]
Nick Chubb: 2020 Rushing Champ and Top-Five Fantasy RB
Nick Chubb has established himself as one of the premier pure runners in the NFL, rushing for 2,490 yards and 16 touchdowns on 490 attempts (5.1 yards per attempt) in his two-year career. At 5'11, 227-lbs, Chubb is a bruising back with 90th-percentile scores in speed and burst. Chubb can fight for the tough yards […]
Best Ball Strategy: Who To Target After Round 10
We have entered the month of August while continuing to navigate through the uncertainty of a unique and challenging offseason. However, the onset of training camps has intensified our anticipation for the regular season, and the team at RotoBaller continues to generate news, data-fueled analysis, and updated rankings that provide your pathway to draft preparations. […]
Running Back Stat Sleepers - Elusiveness Rating
A lot of elements go into making a running back desirable for fantasy football. Opportunity, a good offensive line, and a good offense are all key elements. However, something equally important is how elusive those running backs are, this includes breaking tackles and gaining yards after contact. Often players who have these traits fall into […]
The King's FFPC Pros vs. Joes Best Ball Slim Draft
At the end of July, I took on a major fantasy football test. I participated in the first of several Pros vs. Joes FFPC drafts. The Pros vs. Joes Challenge was founded over a decade ago by the Fantasy Football Players Championship and Darren Armani of FantasyMojo.com in an effort to have top fantasy experts […]
Odell Beckham Jr. Won't Opt Out
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has no plans to opt out of the 2020 NFL season, despite negative comments he made in an interview with the Wall Street Journal. In the interview, Beckham criticized the NFL, stating, “I just feel like the season shouldn’t happen and I’m prepared for it to not happen […]
Jarvis Landry Placed On Active/PUP List
The Cleveland Browns placed wide receiver Jarvis Landry (hip) on the active/PUP list on Sunday. The team said that Landry has not had a setback and is still on schedule in his recovery. Landry is healing up from February hip surgery. Initially given a 6-8 month timetable to return, Landry will be cutting it close […]