2018 Standard Rankings Analysis (June) - Tight Ends

It is a great time for tight ends in the NFL and in fantasy football! Tight ends are going to be all the rage for fantasy football owners in 2018, just like open-concept layouts and barn doors are the rage for people buying new houses. Fantasy owners can choose from grizzled veterans who have been […]

ADP Arbitrage - MFL10 (Best-Ball) Mid-Round Players to Target

Here at RotoBaller, we are aware that many of you have embraced the MFL10 format with overwhelming passion. As a result, we have dedicated our efforts toward ensuring that you have abundant resources to boost your chances for success. Our Best-Ball rankings are included with the extensive ranking options that are available regardless of what […]

Nick Chubb Could Win Starting RB Job

According to ESPN.com's Pat McManamon, Cleveland Browns rookie Nick Chubb could win the starting running back job coming out of training camp. Many have expected veteran running back Carlos Hyde to open the season as the starter with Chubb spelling him as needed and possibly taking over in the second half of the season. According […]

Five Questions About 2018 You Wish You Knew The Answer To

The 2018 NFL season is slowly approaching. Organized team activities are happening. Free agents have mostly decided where they'll play. Fantasy drafts are even underway in some parts of the fantasy world. Even if you haven't drafted for a league yet, you've already been up to your ears in mocks, right? RIGHT? It isn't just […]

2018 Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis - Wide Receivers (Standard)

The pass-happy NFL was not as receiver-friendly in 2017 as it was the year before. Running the ball made a comeback this past season, as did spreading the ball around to many different pass catchers instead of zoning in one guy all the time. 24 wide receivers broke the 1,000-yard barrier in 2016, compared to […]

Dynasty Tight End Rankings Analysis (June)

We are closing in on the 2018 NFL season and training camp is right around the corner. As fantasy owners are gearing up for another exciting season, the Rotoballer staff continues to update our rankings for all formats. Kyle Richardson, Steven Halupka and yours truly have put together consensus rankings for dynasty leagues. Today, I’ll […]

Dynasty WR Rankings Analysis (June) - Part Two

We are closing in on the 2018 season and training camp is right around the corner. As fantasy owners are gearing up for another exciting season, Rotoballer staff is hard at work putting together our first rankings for the season. Pierre Camus, Steve Halupka and I have put together consensus rankings for dynasty leagues. I’ll be […]

Browns To Ride The Hot Hand At RB

Cleveland Browns running backs coach Freddie Kitchens mentioned on Friday that the offensive staff plans to ride the hot hand at the running back position this upcoming season. The Browns have depth and versatility in the backfield with Carlos Hyde, Nick Chubb, and Duke Johnson all on the roster. Kitchens stated, “Ultimately, all three of […]

Greg Robinson Signs With Browns

The Cleveland Browns signed offensive lineman Greg Robinson to a deal on Tuesday. Robinson, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2014 draft, played six games with the Detroit Lions in 2017 before coming down with an ankle injury. Robinson, originally drafted by the St. Louis Rams, is one of the bigger draft busts in […]

Baker Mayfield Still Has A Long Way To Go

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has made progress since the team made him the No. 1 overall pick in this year's NFL draft. That being said, Mayfield still has a way to go before he is ready to unseat Tyrod Taylor as the team's starting quarterback. Mayfield has already earned second-team reps in practices, but […]

Doubts Remain About Corey Coleman's Work Ethic

According to a story by beat reporter Scott Petrak, the Cleveland Browns still have doubts about wide receiver Corey Coleman's work ethic and football intelligence. There continue to be rumors about the Browns wanting to trade Coleman, who was their first-round draft pick back in 2016. The Browns drafted wideout Antonio Callaway in the fourth […]

Austin Corbett Could Be Browns Starting Left Tackle

The Cleveland Browns have to worry about filling the left tackle position for the first time since they drafted Joe Thomas back in 2007. With Thomas now retired, the team has a position battle for who will emerge as the starter at the position. It is expected to come down to rookie Austin Corbett and […]

2018 Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis - Tight End (Half-PPR)

Unfortunately, tight ends as a position have been losing value in the NFL for quite a while. Gone are the days where tight ends were fantasy points machines, as teams are spreading the ball more and more and using their tight ends as blockers. However, there are still several high-performance tight ends in the league […]

2018 Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis - Wide Receivers (Half-PPR)

The last few years has seen a fall from grace for the wide receiver position in fantasy football formats. Due to the changes in offensive structures of teams (more of them spreading the ball around), the list of top wide receivers has become smaller and smaller. However, that does not mean that there are still […]

2018 Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis - Running Backs (Half-PPR)

Aside from quarterbacks, no other position has more depth than running backs. Even in half-ppr formats, workhorse and satellite backs alike can thrive on the fantasy gridiron. Because fantasy owners have been treated with a plethora of talented options at this position, you can find top talent after the first few rounds of the draft […]

Corey Coleman Entering Make-Or-Break Year

New Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Todd Haley did not hold back when asked about wide receiver Corey Coleman on Thursday. Haley stated, "He understands this is a big, big year in his career. Year three is usually the make-or-break year of what kind of you're going to be. I've made that clear to him. He […]

Cleveland Offensive Coordinator: Tyrod Taylor Is A Team Leader

Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Todd Haley told reporters on Thursday that rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield has a long way to go and that Tyrod Taylor is the team's leader. Haley stated, "I would say it's clear Tyrod (Taylor) is the leader of this team, and that's a big component of that position also." Taylor reportedly […]

2018 Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis - Tight Ends (PPR)

The first wave of Rotoballer's official 2018 fantasy football rankings is live! Before I dive in, I would like to extend a huge thanks to Nick Mariano, Kyle Richardson, and Pierre Camus for all their hard work and dedication. Click here to check out the rankings and get a leg up on the rest of your […]

David Njoku Expected To Make Big Step Forward

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku finished his rookie season in 2017 with 32 catches for 386 yards and four touchdowns. According to head coach Hue Jackson, Njoku wore down as the season went on, an occurrence which is not unheard of for a rookie. That being said, Jackson expects Njoku to take a big […]

Several Key Browns Missing Minicamp

The Cleveland Browns opened minicamp without several key players on Wednesday. Linebackers Mychal Kendricks (ankle) and Jamie Collins (knee), along with rookie wide receiver Antonio Callaway (groin), will all not participate in minicamp. According to a report, head coach Hue Jackson expects all three to be on the field when training camp opens. Kendricks was […]

2018 Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis - Wide Receiver (PPR)

RotoBaller's fantasy football rankings for PPR leagues are updated and live! Click here to check out the rankings and get a leg up on the rest of your leaguemates with some early research. Being part of a league with a point per reception (or "PPR") scoring format changes how fantasy owners approach the wide receiver position. […]

2018 Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis: Running Backs (PPR)

RotoBaller's PPR rankings are updated and live! Click here to check out the rankings and get a leg up on the rest of your leaguemates with some early research. Point per reception (or "PPR") scoring formats can give added value to pass-catching running backs who might not see a fantasy roster spot in standard leagues. For […]

Jarvis Landry Could Be Used More Downfield

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry has made a name for himself with the Miami Dolphins as a solid slot receiver who operates close to the line of scrimmage and rarely runs routes downfield. Landry averaged just 8.8 yards per catch in 2017, shockingly failing to eclipse 1,000 receiving yards despite catching 112 passes. According […]

Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis: Quarterbacks (June 2018)

The first wave of Rotoballer's official 2018 fantasy football rankings is finally live! Before I dive in, we need to acknowledge the hard work of expert rankers Nick Mariano, Kyle Richardson, and Pierre Camus. Click here to check out the rankings and get a leg up on the rest of your leaguemates with some early […]

Is there a WR1 hidden in Golden Tate's stats?

What else does Golden Tate need to do for his name to start popping up in WR1 discussions for PPR leagues? One of the most underrated assets in PPR leagues, Tate continues to be the gold standard of consistency and yet, his name is not one that typically enters the conversation of those top-tier wide […]

The Grass Isn't Greener - Free Agents Whose Value Will Decrease

We are about three months removed from Free Agency. The NFL Draft has come and gone. The fantasy picture is starting to become clearer as we near draft season. Immediately following free agent signings, fantasy analysts all over had instant reactions, and rightfully so. Those reactions were based on the NFL landscape at the time. […]

Carlos Hyde Expected To Open Season As Starter

According to a report from long-time Cleveland Browns beat reporter Tony Grossi, Carlos Hyde is expected to open the season as the team's starting running back. Hyde signed with the team as a free agent this offseason but the selection of Nick Chubb in April's draft cast some uncertainty over what Hyde's role would be. […]

Josh Gordon Could Be Next Brown To Receive Contract Extension

The Cleveland Browns recently agreed upon a contract extension with running back Duke Johnson. Long-time Browns beat reporter Tony Grossi believes that wide receiver Josh Gordon could be the next player on the team to receive an extension. Due to his multiple suspensions, Gordon is making just over $700,000 in 2018 and can become a […]

PPR Mock Draft Recap - Reaches and Busts

Here at RotoBaller, we just completed a PPR mock draft, which means it's time for me to mock that draft. Welcome to the official roast of the 12 members of our crew who participated. I'm going to comb back over our draft with a fine tooth comb and let you know who made the biggest […]

Rookie Roulette - Which First-Year TE Should Go First in Rookie Drafts?

As a dynasty owner preparing for your upcoming rookie draft, the top of your board is probably not littered with tight ends. Nonetheless, it's an important position that requires far more scrutiny from the fantasy owner to pick the right player, since targets are fewer and usage is less than a high volume position like […]