Baker Mayfield, Odell Beckham Jr. Not Playing Saturday

The Cleveland Browns will rest many of their starters in the team's second preseason game on Saturday against the Indianapolis Colts. Quarterback Baker Mayfield and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. are among the starters who will be watching from the sidelines in the contest. Mayfield played sparingly during the preseason opener last week while Beckham […]

Nick Chubb Not Expected To Play In Preseason Game Saturday

According to the Cleveland Browns pregame show, running back Nick Chubb is not expected to play on Saturday against the Indianapolis Colts in his team's second preseason game. Chubb saw minimal work last week in the preseason opener as he played on the first series with the team and took one carry. Cleveland has little […]

Unorthodox Draft Strategies

One of the biggest factors left out of the draft-day discussion is the makeup of your league. Analysts often mention the importance of understanding league scoring, but then fail to mention how important it is to understand your competition. There are many reasons why your competition is important. Does your league love RBs? Do they […]

Rashard Higgins (WR, CLE) - 2019 Fantasy Football Sleeper

Heading into the 2019 season, a lot of hype surrounds the Cleveland Browns. Most of this hype revolves around second-year quarterback Baker Mayfield and his likely progression from a season ago, as well as the recent addition of Odell Beckham Jr. to the roster. The Browns finished 2018 with a record of 7-8-1, which was good […]

Kareem Hunt Expected To Play Against Colts

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt could see "meaningful action" during Saturday's preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts. Hunt struggled with a groin injury early in camp and did not take the field last Thursday in the team's preseason opener against Washington. Hunt saw a lot of reps in this past Thursday's practice and only […]

Around the NFL Pop Quiz: AFC North

My wife and I have started to watch Hard Knocks again, as is tradition along with writing these columns and bickering with my fantasy football league about rule changes that we don't need as much as would like to spar about for no reason other than we're all in our late 20's now and act […]

DraftKings NFL Week 1 Pricing: First Impressions

Football? We talkin' 'bout football? Oh yes, we most definitely are! It's always football season here at RotoBaller and our awesome NFL team has been pumping out some unbelievably good content to help prepare you for your upcoming drafts, so make sure and check out all that we have to offer as you prepare for […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Dealing With Hip Pointer

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is dealing with a hip pointer according to reports. The issue forced him to miss Wednesday's practice, although the team is saying that they are not concerned about the hip as a long-term issue. Beckham was at practice and was able to take part in individual drills, which […]

The King Answers 10 Burning Fantasy Football Questions

These are the questions that have been driving you crazy lately. Fantasy football is so challenging, because there are so many elements of unpredictability involved. We want to try to be correct about those matters that seem to have no solid answers. The ups and downs, shocks and surprises always keep us coming back for […]

Players to Prioritize in PPR but Fade in Standard Leagues

The fantasy industry continues to unveil nuances in the scoring settings of various formats. This provides a growing collection of possibilities that owners can include in their smorgasbord of league options in 2019. But as refinements in scoring and lineup composition continue, the prominent settings of PPR and Standard scoring will retain their high level of […]

Quarterback Tiered Rankings for Fantasy Football Drafts

August is here and that means preseason football and fantasy football draft season is upon us. We here at RotoBaller have compiled our fantasy football staff rankings for 2019 and it's time to look at our quarterbacks. We're in quite the era for passing thanks to the league's rules and current talent, yet most drafts still see […]

Chad Thomas Suffers Scary Injury In Practice

Cleveland Browns defensive end Chad Thomas (neck) suffered a neck injury during practice on Monday and he was carted off with what appeared to be a severe and scary ailment. However, he was simply diagnosed with a sprained neck and is considered day to day, and he might even travel to Indiana this week for […]

Rico Gathers Makes His Presence Felt

Cleveland Browns tight end Rico Gathers made a 10-yard reception during goal-line drills on a pass play from backup quarterback Drew Stanton at practice on Monday. "I wanted to see what the new guy could do," head coach Freddie Kitchens said. Gathers, recently added after being jettisoned by the Dallas Cowboys, was taking advantage of […]

Antonio Callaway, Damion Ratley Nursing Injuries

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway (ankle) missed practice Monday due to an ankle injury, while wideout Damion Ratley (hamstring) was on the shelf due to a hamstring ailment. The severity of the injuries isn't exactly known. While Ratley isn't someone to rely upon in most fantasy formats, Callaway can be an intriguing fantasy option […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Held Out Of Team Drills

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (undisclosed) was held out of team drills again on Monday due to an undisclosed reason. It's likely it was simply head coach Freddie Kitchens giving the veteran some rest ahead of joint mid-week practices with the Indianapolis Colts. It wouldn't be a surprise to see No. 13 rested […]

David Njoku, Seth DeValve Sidelined At Practice

Cleveland Browns tight ends David Njoku (knee) and Seth DeValve (concussion) were unable to practice on Day 14 of training camp on Monday. The severity of Njoku's knee ailment is not exactly clear, but he could simply be resting as a precaution. The team didn't get into specifics. He should be good to go once […]

Jarvis Landry Returns To Full Practice

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (undisclosed) was able to return to full practice participation on Monday. Landry has been sidelined due to an undisclosed injury, and it's uncertain if he'll be ready for the second preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts. He'll more than likely be ready for the all-important third preseason game, which […]

David Njoku Misses Monday's Practice

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku did not practice on Monday. He was spotted working off to the side on the rehab field with team trainers during the session. Njoku appeared to tweak his hamstring during a practice session last week, which may be why he is still not on the field. This may also […]

Stop that Hype Train! Jared Cook

Considering how the NFL (like every other sport nowadays) is skewing younger, it must be acknowledged that Jared Cook poses a great case for veterans to fight for consideration as valuable pieces. Not only is Cook entering his age-32 season, but he's also only missed 11 games in his 10-year career, and played the full […]

Rico Gathers Signs With Browns

The Cleveland Browns signed free-agent tight end Rico Gathers to a contract on Sunday. To make room for Gathers on the roster, the team waived Orson Charles. Gathers was originally a sixth-round draft pick by the Dallas Cowboys in 2016 after playing basketball at Baylor. Gathers has some potential as a size/speed athlete but the […]

The King's FLEX Draft Review: Superflex Insights

Last week, at the SiriusXM Studios in New York City, I joined 11 other notable industry standouts for the annual FLEX (Fantasy League of Experts) drafts. I was part of the 12-team Superflex Draft, which is for all intents and purposes, an unofficial two QB league. The FLEX drafts were created by top fantasy expert […]

Duke Johnson (RB, HOU) - 2019 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~140 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~180 ANALYSIS: The case of Duke Johnson is one of the most interesting ones as we approach the start of the season. He has featured heavily in the Browns offense for four straight years as a constant No. 2 RB option (behind Isaiah Crowell and now Nick Chubb). […]

Antonio Callaway Suspended For Violating Substance Abuse Policy

According to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway will be suspended for the first four games of the season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. Per reports, Callaway had been appealing the suspension. NFL Network's Mike Garofolo added that he believes the suspension stems from Callaway being cited for possession of […]

Duke Johnson to Houston - Fantasy Impact

Running back Duke Johnson was not happy when the Browns signed Kareem Hunt. He had been vocal about wanting out of Cleveland since the spring, especially after seeing his usage go down in 2018. In the past, that may have not seemed like an odd request. This year, though, the Browns were the darlings of […]

Antonio Callaway Racks Up 42 Yards In Preseason Opener

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway caught three of his seven targets for 42 yards in his team's Thursday preseason opener against Washington. Callaway struggled with his efficiency in the 30-10 win, much like he did in his rookie year when he caught just 43 of 81 targets. The second-year wideout is in a training […]

Rashard Higgins Finds The End Zone In Preseason Win

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins had a big game in a 30-10 win over Washington in Thursday's preseason opener. Higgins caught five of his six targets for 98 yards and a touchdown in the win. The fourth-year wideout's touchdown came on a 24-yard strike from Baker Mayfield, which punctuated the team's first offensive drive […]

Dontrell Hilliard Loses Fumble In Preseason Opener

Cleveland Browns running back Dontrell Hilliard carried the ball nine times for 20 yards and caught 3-of-7 targets for 34 yards in a 30-10 win over Washington in Thursday's preseason opener. While Hilliard's usage in the passing game was encouraging, he did lose a fumble during the game. The second-year running back was thrust into […]

Nick Chubb Sees Two Touches In Preseason Opener

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb played in just the first offensive series in his team's 30-10 win over Washington in Thursday's preseason opener. Chubb carried the ball once for 12 yards and added a 14-yard reception in the win. The second-year running back made just a short appearance with the starters in the team's […]

Baker Mayfield Looks Good In Preseason Debut

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield looked good in his team's preseason debut against Washington on Thursday. Mayfield completed five of his six pass attempts for 77 yards and a touchdown in his lone offensive series. The second-year signal-caller looked sharp, throwing just one incompletion on the evening, which came on his first attempt. Mayfield leads […]

Duke Johnson Traded To Texans

The Cleveland Browns traded running back Duke Johnson to the Houston Texans on Thursday. In return, Cleveland will receive an undisclosed 2020 draft pick. Johnson's time in Cleveland appeared numbered ever since the team signed Kareem Hunt as a free agent in the offseason. Johnson was unhappy with the move and demanded a trade. Cleveland […]