Denzel Ward Remains In Concussion Protocol

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (concussion) remains in the concussion protocol more than a week after sustaining his head injury during an Aug. 12 practice. Ward has yet to return to practice, and Coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed on Wednesday that he was diagnosed with a concussion. This marks Ward's fifth documented concussion since being drafted […]

Pierre Strong Jr. Injures Rib In Practice

Cleveland Browns running back Pierre Strong Jr. (ribs) went into an ambulance on Wednesday after individual drills. It was then later reported by Cleveland’s head coach Kevin Stefanski that Strong suffered a rib injury. There are no more details yet. However, it’s a good sign that Strong was able to walk off the field himself. […]

Deshaun Watson Limited In Practice On Wednesday

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (arm) was removed from practice early on Wednesday due to "general arm soreness," according to Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN. The Browns' head coach, Kevin Stefanski, later said that this was a precautionary move and that he's "not overly concerned." Watson has missed most of the last few NFL seasons due […]

Week 1 Fantasy Football Rankings (Half-PPR) - Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, Jaylen Warren, Rome Odunze, Stefon Diggs, Austin Ekeler, Kyle Pitts, more

Welcome to our half-PPR fantasy football rankings for Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season! The calendar is fast approaching September, meaning fantasy football season is within reach. Week 1 of the NFL season is key and sets the tone for your fantasy squads, so it's never too early to scan the rankings for the opening […]

Nick Chubb vs. Jerome Ford – Who Should I Draft In 2024 Fantasy Football?

The Cleveland Browns have had a run-first offense for the past several years. However, that could change in 2024 with Deshaun Watson healthy. Cleveland traded for the superstar in March 2022 but has only gotten 12 games out of the veteran quarterback because of suspension and injury. While the Browns will have a more pass-happy […]

The Safest Fantasy Football Player To Draft From Each AFC Team in 2024

The 2024 fantasy football season is nearly here. One of the most popular fantasy football sayings is that you can’t win your league in the first round, but you can lose it. That saying means fantasy players want to avoid first-round draft picks who end up being a bust. While your first-round selection won’t win […]

Scott Engel's Fantasy Football Draft Rankings: The King’s Updated Analysis

So much has been going on this preseason. Frequent updates of fantasy football rankings have become an essential (and fun) task. Here are my latest fantasy football rankings updates for all positions. My overall rankings below the analysis are for PPR formats. You can also see my PPR rankings by position, Half-PPR rankings, Standard (non-PPR) […]

Amari Cooper Doesn't Practice Tuesday, Participates in Walkthrough

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (undisclosed) did not practice on Tuesday, per Zac Jackson of The Athletic. Despite not practicing, Cooper was present for the team's walkthrough in the middle of the practice session. Though Cooper did leave practice on Thursday during 11-on-11 drills, the specific reason or injury was not made known. Head […]

Amari Cooper Practicing On Tuesday

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (undisclosed) will practice at training camp on Tuesday, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. Cooper left the second day of joint practices against the Minnesota Vikings last Thursday with an undisclosed injury but is back now and should be able to suit up in the preseason finale this Saturday […]

Browns Starters Expected To Play In Preseason Finale

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that all of the team's starters are expected to play in the preseason finale on Saturday in Seattle against the Seahawks. Most notably, it means that quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) will make his preseason debut after undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery in 2023. When Watson takes the field this […]

Andrew Lalama's Bold Predictions for 2024 Fantasy Football

Welcome to my favorite article of the year -- 2024 Bold Predictions. Every NFL season is chaotic, and during the offseason, fantasy players think they know way more than they do. Embracing variance and expecting outlier outcomes is necessary to prepare for fantasy drafts. Being bold by pushing back against groupthink and taking chances where […]

Quarterback Fantasy Football Draft Rankings - Anthony Richardson, Jordan Love, Brock Purdy, Matthew Stafford, Caleb Williams, Joe Burrow, more

Welcome back to our updated quarterback fantasy football draft rankings for 2024 drafts. The quarterback position is deep heading into 2024 fantasy football drafts, as plenty of serviceable options can be found after the first 10 quarterbacks are off the draft board. Quarterbacks have become more valuable in fantasy football as Superflex/2QB leagues continue to […]

Tight End Fantasy Football Half-PPR Rankings - Dalton Kincaid, Mark Andrews, David Njoku, Dallas Goedert, George Kittle, Evan Engram, more

Welcome back to our updated tight end fantasy football half-PPR rankings for 2024 drafts. Fantasy football draft season is here, and the tight end position often presents the biggest headache when navigating your selections. Traditionally, only the top two or three tight ends make a significant impact for fantasy squads, but the TE position is […]

Ezekiel Elliott (RB, DAL): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~129 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~109 ANALYSIS:  After spending the 2023 season with the New England Patriots, running back Ezekiel Elliott finds himself back with the Dallas Cowboys for the 2024 campaign. Dallas signed Elliott to a one-year deal this offseason, and the veteran is expected to be heavily involved.  The Cowboys let Tony […]

DraftKings Best Ball Rankings Fantasy Football (2024)

Hello and welcome to RotoBaller's DraftKings Best Ball Fantasy Football Rankings for 2024 Best Ball leagues on DraftKings. A reminder that on the DraftKings Fantasy platform, NFL best ball leagues only have four potential positions -- Quarterback (QB), Running Back (RB), Wide Receiver (WR), and Tight End (TE). You will see these four positions in […]

Must-Have Middle-Round Picks for Fantasy Football Drafts - Tyjae Spears, Pat Freiermuth, more

In fantasy football, we often discuss early-round players or late-round sleepers to draft, but hardly ever consider those all-important middle-round picks. In fantasy terms, we define middle-round picks as the ones made in Rounds 8-12 in a 12-team league. That means we're using Underdog ADPs of 96 to 144 at this stage as we are […]

NFFC Best Ball Fantasy Football Rankings and Tiers (Top 400)

Welcome RotoBallers to our 2024 Best Ball Fantasy Football Rankings for NFFC Best Ball leagues. These NFL best ball rankings cover all facets of the offense (QB, RB, WR, TE), kickers, and defenses, all while including tiers for the top 400 players. The fantasy football rankings below are specifically designed for NFFC Best Ball leagues […]

FFPC Best Ball Fantasy Football Rankings and Tiers (Top 400)

Hello and welcome to RotoBaller's FFPC Best Ball Fantasy Football Rankings for 2024 Best Ball leagues on FFPC. A reminder that on the FFPC Fantasy platform, NFL best ball leagues only have six potential positions -- Quarterback (QB), Running Back (RB), Wide Receiver (WR), Tight End (TE), Kicker (K), and Defense (DST). You will see […]

Underdog Best Ball Fantasy Football Rankings and Tiers (Top 350)

Welcome RotoBallers to our Underdog Best Ball Fantasy Football Rankings for 2024 Best Ball leagues on Underdog Fantasy. A reminder that on the Underdog Fantasy platform, NFL best ball leagues only have four possible positions - Quarterback (QB), Running Back (RB), Wide Receiver (WR), and Tight End (TE). You will see these four positions in […]

Baltimore Ravens Fantasy Football Team Preview - QB, RB, WR, TE Outlooks

Welcome to my 2024 fantasy football preview for the Baltimore Ravens as part of my team-by-team fantasy football outlooks series. This new 32-part series will dissect each NFL team through a fantasy football lens. We'll look at each of the four primary positions -- quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end -- and identify […]

When Should I Draft Nick Chubb? 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

Nick Chubb suffered a devastating knee injury in last season's Week 2 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Cleveland Browns running back reportedly underwent surgery to repair his meniscus and MCL.  Later, he had another surgery to repair his ACL and is still recovering from the effects. When healthy, Chubb is one of the best […]

Jedrick Wills Won't Practice This Week

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jedrick Wills (knee) won't suit up for practice at all this upcoming week. Wills is working his way back from knee surgery last December, but remains without a timetable. He'll end up missing the entire preseason and his status for Week 1 is still uncertain. The Browns have been hit hard […]

When Should I Draft Rashee Rice in 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts?

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice finds himself embroiled in legal battles that have spooked fantasy managers. As of now, Rice's suspension status by the league remains unknown. Before the legal battles, Rice was a player at the forefront of many fantasy minds after a stellar rookie season. Rice took over the Chief's wide […]

Dustin Hopkins Dealing With Minor Injury

Cleveland Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins (undisclosed) is dealing with a minor injury but will be ready for the Week 1 regular-season opener, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. With Hopkins sidelined, Cade York again handled the kicking duties in Saturday's preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings. The Browns are trying to showcase York this summer […]

Wide Receiver Fantasy Football Half-PPR Rankings - Calvin Ridley, Keenan Allen, Courtland Sutton, Ladd McConkey, Christian Kirk, Jayden Reed, more

Welcome back to our updated wide receiver fantasy football half-PPR rankings for 2024 drafts. The long wait is almost over, and the Thursday night NFL opening game is right around the corner. With training camp and preseason underway, it can be tough to follow all the latest developments and injuries around the league. We're here […]

Cincinnati Bengals Fantasy Football Team Preview - QB, RB, WR, TE Outlooks

Welcome to my 2024 fantasy football preview for the Cincinnati Bengals as part of my team-by-team fantasy football outlooks series. This new 32-part series will dissect each NFL team through a fantasy football lens. We'll look at each of the four primary positions -- quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end -- and identify each […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - August 2024 Market Report

Football is back. It's officially August, and preseason football is now among us. In Dynasty, we've been monitoring the market and paying attention to all the offseason news. Now, we focus on those preseason games to see if we can find ourselves the next diamond in the rough. When the rankings were updated, a couple […]

Late-Round Fantasy Football QBs With League-Winning Upside

For many years, the late-round quarterback strategy has been an approach preferred by many fantasy gamers. The idea is that instead of selecting one of the top quarterbacks early in drafts, you simply wait and take one who offers similar upside later in the draft. This allows you to find strong options at other positions […]

Tight Ends to Avoid in 2024 Fantasy Football Redraft Leagues

This may be the year when tight ends are finally cool again. The position seems deeper than it's been in years, which is especially true at the top of the position where there are four to six players fantasy managers can argue for being the TE1 this season. We haven't had that kind of upper-tier […]

Cade York Makes One FG In Preseason Loss

Cleveland Browns kicker Cade York made his lone field goal, a 32-yarder, and added an extra point in a 27-12 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in preseason action on Saturday. York has operated as the Browns' lone kicker through their two preseason games, combining to hit both of his field-goal tries while adding two extra […]