Nyheim Hines To Remain On Non-Football Injury List

Cleveland Browns running back Nyheim Hines (knee), who is coming off surgery for a torn ACL, will remain on the Non-Football Injury list for the start of the 2024 regular season and will miss at least the first four games. Hines and fellow RB Nick Chubb (knee) pushed each other and made great strides during […]

Browns Release D'Onta Foreman

The Cleveland Browns announced on Tuesday that they are terminating the contract of running back D'Onta Foreman. The 28-year-old signed with the Browns this past offseason after bouncing around a couple of teams over the past few seasons. In 2023, he played nine games with the Chicago Bears, rushing for 425 yards on 109 attempts […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports (Preseason Updates): Christian McCaffrey, Nick Chubb, Puka Nacua, Jonathon Brooks, Jahmyr Gibbs, and more

The 2024 NFL season is just over one week away, and fantasy football drafts are taking place in full force. Our preseason injury updates and reports as of Tuesday, August 27, 2024, will give you the latest updates on key players, including Christian McCaffrey, Nick Chubb, Puka Nacua, Jonathon Brooks, Jahmyr Gibbs, and more. Unfortunately, […]

Jedrick Wills Jr. Activated From PUP List

The Cleveland Browns activated left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. (knee) from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Monday after he cleared his physical. In addition to Wills, right tackle Jack Conklin (knee), cornerback Greg Newsome II (hamstring), defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (knee) and safety D'Anthony Bell (shin) also came off the PUP list, giving […]

David Njoku Will Return To Practice Tuesday

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (undisclosed) will return to practice on Tuesday. Njoku had been limited for the past couple of weeks and was described as "sore" by head coach Kevin Stefanski. With little information available about the injury, fantasy managers can begin to breathe a sigh of relief with draft season in full […]

Courtland Sutton (WR, DEN): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~88 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~118 ANALYSIS: Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton caught a career-high 10 touchdowns in 2023 but only racked up 59 catches for 772 yards over 16 games. Despite finishing with less than 60 catches and 800 yards, Sutton still owned 20% of the team's target shares (38th […]

De'Von Achane (RB, MIA): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Outlook

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~24 Overall CURRENT ADP: 26 ANALYSIS: Three players scored 50+ fantasy points in one game in 2023. Ja'Marr Chase and Amari Cooper finished in the top 20 at their position. De'Von Achane did not. The Miami running back missed six games with injuries and played fewer than 10 percent of the snaps […]

Jack Conklin Comes Off PUP List, Boosting Browns O-Line

Good news for the Cleveland Browns, as starting offensive tackle Jack Conklin (knee) has passed his physical and is coming off the Physically Unable to Perform list. Conklin was a 2016 first-round pick of the Titans out of Michigan State. He signed a four-year, $60 million extension with the Browns back in December 2022. In […]

NFL Backup Quarterback Power Rankings from 1-32

No position in football matters more than the quarterback does. Since that's the case, it creates a sizable gap between the starters and backups across the league. Teams can have multiple high-end players at pretty much every position, but not at QB. Every NFL team enters the season hoping to never have to turn to […]

Will Nick Chubb Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (knee) suffered a gruesome knee injury during a Monday Night Football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season. Chubb was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the game and, subsequently, the remainder of the season. Chubb remains on the Browns' roster ahead […]

Amari Cooper (WR, CLE): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~46 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~57 ANALYSIS: Since being traded to the Browns in 2022, Cooper has been incredibly consistent. In his first season, he finished with 132 targets, 78 receptions, 1,160 yards, and nine touchdowns. Last year, he finished with 128 targets, 72 receptions, 1,250 yards, and five touchdowns in 15 games. […]

Nick Chubb Will Remain On PUP List

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (knee) is expected to remain on the Physically Unable to Perform List to start the season. According to Adam Schefter, the Browns are not ready to activate the star back and that means he will miss at least the first four games of the regular season. This doesn't come […]

NFL QB Power Rankings - Fantasy Football Draft Studs, Sleepers, And Busts

The 2024 NFL season is nearly here. That means fantasy football drafts are happening by the thousands. Fantasy players know the way to build a league-winning roster is to draft studs, find sleepers, and avoid bust candidates. Let’s look at two quarterback studs fantasy players should draft, two sleepers they want to target, and two […]

Where To Target Each Position in Fantasy Football - Draft Playbook for 2024

If you are new to fantasy football, then you may have heard the terms hero running back, zero running back, heavy at wide receiver, wait at quarterback, etc. These are all various fantasy draft strategies. Every strategy is valid, but your favorite strategy should depend on your style of play. Each draft strategy comes with […]

Nick Mariano's "My Guys" For The 2024 Fantasy Football Season

The preseason has started, and fantasy football drafts are firing on all cylinders. Perhaps you've been with me in the best ball streets, but now big seasonal home leagues are revving up. It is time to finalize your prep and get those draft boards ready for action. Fantasy managers often identify which players to target […]

Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers: Who to Target After Round 10 (2024)

The frenetic activity and continual updates emerging from all 32 NFL training camps have been a welcome development -- with the exception of news regarding unwanted injuries. Preseason matchups have also been easy to embrace as anticipation is building for the long-awaited launch of the regular season. These factors have also provided additional incentives for […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Sleepers for ZeroRB - Najee Harris, Chase Brown, Trey Benson, more

If you draft players who end up producing more value than you had to spend on them in draft capital, you've taken the first step toward winning your fantasy football league. Sure, working the waiver wire and making trades can help your team throughout the season, but if you draft poorly - you are setting […]

Wide Receiver Fantasy Football Sleepers Based on ADP for 2024 Drafts

Drafting players who end up producing more value than you had to spend on them with draft capital is the best, and simplest way to win in fantasy sports and especially fantasy football. Sure, working the waiver wire and making trades can help your team throughout the season, but if you draft poorly - you […]

Drafting Backwards: Finding Cheaper Fantasy Football Alternatives at QB, RB, WR, TE

The ADP market has become more efficient over the years, making it somewhat challenging to find potential value selections. There's a concept called drafting backward, meaning looking at what we can identify toward the end of the draft that might be similar to something earlier. The most challenging part of fantasy football involves projecting forward […]

Must-Have Fantasy Football Wide Receivers for 2024

The 2024 fantasy football season is almost here. While the preseason is entertaining after going seven months without NFL-caliber football, there is something more important happening over the next few weeks -- fantasy football drafts. There are several draft strategies fantasy players can use to win their fantasy football league. However, fantasy players always want […]

2024 Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers List (QB, RB, WR, TE)

This premium article is part of our 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Sleeper remains a mythical word that can mean […]

Fantasy Football Late-Round Draft Targets - Florio's Favorite Best Ball Values

Last year I had the best late-round run of my fantasy playing career. In one league, I drafted Rashee Rice, Raheem Mostert, Sam LaPorta, and Puka Nacua all in a row, from rounds 13 through 16. Don’t believe me? I have the picture to prove it!  I understand I may never have a run that […]

11 Fantasy Football Wide Receivers With Target Hog Potential

For a wide receiver to be good in fantasy, they must get the football. Duh, right? But you know what I mean: the more targets a player receives, the more opportunities exist for them to score points in fantasy. Sometimes, you get players who are their team's No. 1 receiver, which leads to a high […]

Must-Have Tight Ends for Fantasy Football Drafts - Trey McBride, Jake Ferguson, more

The tight end position has never been as deep as it is this season. I know we say that every year, but this season just feels different. There are guys up and down the board that could make a significant impact in 2024. It's all about average draft position (ADP). A lot of these guys […]

WR3 Fantasy Football Sleepers and Busts for 2024 Drafts

The WR3 in an NFL roster differs from the WR3 in fantasy football. The third-best wide receiver in a squad can still fall within the top 20 wideouts. However, WR3s are typically ranked 25th to 36th among wideouts. Fantasy experts derived this tier from the typical number of players in a fantasy football league. Hypothetically, […]

Early-Round Fantasy Football Draft Values: Wide Receivers To Target (2024)

Football season is almost here, and fantasy managers will need to make the sharpest decisions in the early rounds of their 2024 fantasy drafts. Identifying high-upside middle and late-round options is key for winning a championship, but those late picks might not matter if you end up with a couple of early-round busts. Wide receivers […]

Fantasy Football Drafts Targets - Florio's Favorite Picks for Best Ball

Fantasy football best ball drafts are becoming more and more popular every single year. Whether you are an experienced player or a first-timer, it is important to go into these drafts with a strategy. I wrote about my best ball strategy here.  But the strategy is only the first part. It is very important, but […]

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? A.J. Brown vs. DeVonta Smith 2024 Outlooks

A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith have now played together in Philadelphia for two full seasons. The only major difference was at offensive coordinator. In 2022, it was Shane Steichen, while in 2023, it was Brian Johnson. In 2024, it’ll be Kellen Moore.  Brown was a second-round pick back in 2019, while Smith was a first-rounder […]

Late-Round Draft Values: Running Backs for Fantasy Football (2024)

Once you reach the late rounds of fantasy football drafts, everyone wants to select high-upside players who can potentially help you win your league. Fantasy managers can afford to take risks on a variety of different players, including prospects, forgotten veterans, players returning from injuries, or even skilled players with potential playing time concerns. It's […]

Late-Round League Winners for Fantasy Football (2024)

There's a time for drafting safe, projectable volume, and then the late rounds come, and it's time to draft upside in pursuit of that potential league winner. Fantasy managers can then look for key rookies, overshadowed veterans, players returning from injuries, committee backs, and those who benefit from a coaching change, to name a few […]