Can Christian McCaffrey Improve on 2017?

You had to wonder what Christian McCaffrey was going to bring to the Carolina Panthers offense last season when they selected him eighth overall in the 2017 draft. Even though McCaffrey was a star at Stanford, there were concerns regarding his ability to perform at the NFL level as a true between-the-tackles running back. Would […]

Duke Johnson Agrees To Contract Extension With Browns

The Cleveland Browns and running back Duke Johnson agreed to a three-year, $15.6 million contract extension on Thursday. Johnson will get $7.7 million guaranteed and the $5 million average per year makes him a top-10 running back in terms of annual salary. The extension assures Johnson will remain in Cleveland, as he would have gone […]

Josh Gordon Impresses At OTAs

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield came away from organized team activities extremely impressed by wide receiver Josh Gordon. When asked about Gordon, Mayfield stated, "Physically talented. I’ve never seen anybody like him, bar none. He’s definitely gifted." Mayfield is expected to open the season as the second-string quarterback but he and Gordon could combine […]

The Grass Really IS Greener! Free Agent Moves that Will Increase Value

We are about three months removed from free agency. The 2018 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 […]

Best-Ball Rankings Analysis - Tight End

Since many of you have embraced the MFL10 format with overwhelming passion, the expert rankers at Rotoballer have assembled their Best-Ball rankings at each position. This will help you formulate a plan as you proceed through your upcoming MFL10 drafts. Our rankings also include tiers that provide you with a more detailed breakdown on which […]

Baker Mayfield Promoted To Second-String Offense

Cleveland Browns rookie Baker Mayfield was promoted to second-team quarterback in the third and final week of organized team activities. Mayfield, the No. 1 overall pick in April's NFL draft, opened OTAs as the team's third-stringer behind starter Tyrod Taylor and former Arizona Cardinal Drew Stanton. By Tuesday, Mayfield had moved ahead of Stanton and […]

Denzel Ward Promoted To First-Team Defense

Cleveland Browns rookie Denzel Ward didn't waste much time impressing his new team. The former Ohio State cornerback has already been promoted to the first team in Gregg Williams' defense. The promotion for the No. 4 overall pick was announced during the third and final week of organized team activities. Head coach Hue Jackson stated, […]

Born to Run - Starting RB/RB in Fantasy Football Drafts

Way back when I first started playing this wonderful game, this type of article would be superfluous. Obviously you should go RB/RB if you can. That was back in 2003 and for much of the 2000s, there was little debate over the optimal strategy - if you could get two quality RBs in the first […]

Mychal Kendricks Signs With Browns

The Cleveland Browns and linebacker Mychal Kendricks agreed to a one-year deal worth over $3 million on Monday. Kendricks, a former Philadephia Eagle, was released last week as a salary cap casualty. Although the deal became official on Monday, the signing was first reported on Sunday but Kendricks took to social media to deny having […]

Dynasty Stock Watch for 2018 - Wide Receiver Fallers

Before you read any farther, check out the first part of this series, where I look at five receivers who I think are risers in dynasty right now. Don't worry...I'll wait for you to read that. Alright, welcome back! Now that I've covered some names that you should target, let's talk about five wide receivers […]

Pat Mahomes vs 2018 QB Rookie Class

Oftentimes, the learning curve for quarterbacks entering the NFL is extremely high. A common trend among NFL coaches is to spend a high draft pick on quarterback talent and then let that quarterback sit and learn from a veteran stopgap signal-caller for a year or two until they are ready to play. For fantasy football, […]

Dynasty Stock Watch for 2018: WR Risers

When it comes to dynasty, the season never ends. Sure, that statement has become cliche at this point, but it's also true: a random Thursday in May can become an important dynasty moment because reports emerge that Chris Godwin is going to get more playing time for the Buccaneers. Some people are smiling because they've […]

Best-Ball Rankings Analysis - Wide Receiver

At Rotoballer, we are MFL10 fanatics. So much so, that we assembled our very own Best-Ball rankings at each position. This will help you formulate a plan as you proceed through your upcoming MFL10 drafts. Our rankings also include tiers in order to provide you with a more detailed breakdown on which players you should […]

Jamie Collins Participates in OTAs Wednesday

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jamie Collins (knee) got in limited participation during organized team activities on Wednesday. Collins had his 2017 season cut short after he tore his MCL and was held out at the onset of OTAs last week. Head coach Hue Jackson believes that Collins will be able to fully participate when the team […]

Denzel Ward Impressing In OTAs

Cleveland Browns rookie cornerback Denzel Ward has impressed coaches and teammates during organized team activities over the past week. Fellow cornerback T.J. Carrie told reporters, "He played exceptionally well today. Had a number of pass breakups, a number of great plays out there." Head coach Hue Jackson stated, "Every day, I see him getting a […]

Antonio Callaway Sidelined By Groin Issue

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway (groin) will be shut down for the foreseeable future. The rookie wideout injured his groin during organized team activities and will get some time off to heal. Head coach Hue Jackson told reporters that he hopes Callaway won't be out for too long, while adding that he is a […]

DeAndre Hopkins vs 2018 Wide Receiver Rookie Class - Dynasty Strategy

Wide receivers are a staple of NFL teams and fantasy rosters, with their ability to generate yards through the air a major factor for the success of the majority of NFL teams. Additionally, with PPR and half-PPR formats dominating fantasy scoring standards, wide receivers are becoming more and more important to championship rosters. Although wide […]

May NFL Mailbag - Running Backs, IDP, Sammy or Amari?

It has been a long time since I have done a mailbag article and I almost forgot how much fun they are. My favorite part about this, are my interactions with you, the reader. I am always open to answering questions on Twitter or Reddit, but most of the time, those are quick response from […]

Best-Ball Rankings Analysis - Running Back

Since many of you have embraced the MFL10 format with overwhelming passion, the expert rankers at Rotoballer have assembled their Best-Ball rankings at each position. This will help you formulate a plan as you proceed through your upcoming MFL10 drafts. Our rankings also include tiers in order to provide you with a more detailed breakdown […]

Dynasty Team Analysis - Dallas Cowboys

We will be reviewing all 32 teams at Rotoballer in our Dynasty Team outlook series. Leading up to the draft, we will break down every team as they currently stand and will review them again after free agency and the draft have concluded. Which players should you buy and which players should you sell? Who […]

Todd Gurley vs 2018 Running Back Rookie Class - Dynasty Startups

There comes a point in every dynasty draft where you have to weigh between choosing a top tier proven talent with the seemingly unlimited upside of a rookie draft pick. It seems as if there is never an easy answer; veterans have the advantage of having an actual NFL track record, while rookies seem to […]

Dynasty Stock Watch for 2018 – Quarterbacks (Part 1)

If you do not believe quarterback is the most important position in football, look no further than the 2018 NFL draft for evidence to convince you otherwise. Four of the first 10 picks were quarterbacks, and fantasy football owners were watching with sharper eyes than coupon clippers use to check over the Sunday newspaper. One […]

Dynasty Team Analysis - Cleveland Browns

We continue to review all 32 teams at Rotoballer in our Dynasty Team outlook series. Which players should you buy and which players should you sell? Who will be sleepers this season and who will be busts? We will cover all the positions and all the angles for you. This is something that we haven’t […]

Duke Johnson Optimistic About Contract Talks

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson told reporters on Wednesday that he is optimistic on ongoing contract extension talks with the team that drafted him in 2015. Johnson, who will play out the final year of his rookie contract in 2018, would become an unrestricted free agent after the season if the two sides don't […]

Rookie Mock Draft Reaction - RotoBaller and Friends

It's dynasty football season, but then again, when isn't it? Rookie drafts have already begun in some leagues, while others are still getting ready for the biggest day of the offseason. We recently gathered some writers and fantasy football experts from RotoBaller, PlayerProfiler, Football Diehards, FFD260, and more, to conduct a mock rookie draft for […]

Fantasy Bomb Podcast - NFL Rumors

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus and writer Chris Mangano discuss NFL news and rumors as OTAs begin, talk some NBA, and double-down on bold predictions by starting rumors of their own. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at Reality Sports Online. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM […]

Myles Garrett Has Added Muscle This Offseason

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett wants to be on the field more in 2018. The second-year defender told reporters that he has added muscle and cut fat this offseason due to his desire to be in better condition. Garrett stated, “I wanted to get in better condition, so I can be out there and […]

Dynasty Team Analysis - San Francisco 49ers

After an embarrassing 2016 regular season resulted in a 2-14 record, the 49ers performed a complete overhaul. New General Manager John Lynch and first-time head coach Kyle Shanahan were chosen to resurrect the fortunes of a franchise that had descended into a chasm, and proceeded to build a roster that recovered from an 0-9 start […]

Antonio Callaway Already Pushing For Corey Coleman's Job

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Antonio Callaway is reportedly already making a push for incumbent Corey Coleman's job as the team's No. 3 receiver. Callaway, whom the Browns traded up to take in the fourth round of last month's NFL draft, could have gone in the first round had it not been for multiple character […]

David Njoku Expected To Be Full-Time Starter In 2018

According to a report, the Cleveland Browns plan to make tight end David Njoku the full-time starter heading into the 2018 season. Njoku, one of the team's 2017 first-round picks, split snaps with tight ends Seth DeValve and Randall Telfer during his rookie season, which ate into his production. Telfer is no longer with the […]