Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Detroit Lions 2023 Outlooks

An unrelenting collection of news updates from all 32 training camps have blended with the emergence of preseason matchups to deliver an ongoing reminder that Week 1 of the regular season is steadily approaching. That’s why the team at RotoBaller is delivering non-stop updates along with an extensive collection of articles and rankings that will […]

Quarterback Rankings #13-25 for Fantasy Football Drafts - Kenny Pickett, Bryce Young, Derek Carr, Jared Goff, more

You have a choice to start, bench, and cut the following quarterbacks: Jared Goff, Russell Wilson, and Geno Smith. If you view those names like I do, that’s not a fun question to answer. As a result, I decided to release a rankings article that outlines my response. Earlier this week, I shared my top […]

IDP Rookie Sleepers for Fantasy Football Defensive Players - Brian Branch, Emmanuel Forbes, Jalen Carter, more

A dozen defensive players were drafted in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Can some of them help your IDP team this season? Typically, cornerbacks are the most productive in their rookie seasons. Last year, we saw Sauce Gardner and Tariq Woolen make big impacts in IDP leagues, with Roger McCreary, Kader Kohou, […]

2023 Fantasy Football QB Sleepers and ADP Values

We are less than one month away from the NFL season kicking off between the Kansas Chiefs and Detroit Lions on Thursday, September 7. With the regular season quickly approaching, the best time of the year is almost here. And no, it’s not Christmas. It's fantasy football drafts. Some fantasy managers have already drafted their […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Sleepers To Target - Late-Round Dynasty Discounts Include Sam LaPorta, Tank Dell, Deuce Vaughn, more

As soon as the NFL Draft winds down, fantasy football dynasty leagues kick into action. Many rookie drafts have already begun. Some will start very soon, and others will commence once training camp arrives. This long window of rookie draft preparation gives fantasy managers a chance to size up the dynasty landscape and determine where […]

Will Roschon Johnson Be A Valuable Fantasy Football Running Back In 2023?

Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson is looking to find his footing in the NFL and carve out a role in this backfield. Johnson was drafted in the fourth round of this year's NFL draft. Despite playing behind stud Bijan Robinson at Texas, he has received plenty of pre-draft and training camp buzz. Should you […]

Kalif Raymond Inks Two-Year Extension

Detroit Lions wide receiver/return specialist Kalif Raymond signed a two-year contract extension, making him one of the highest-paid punt returners in the NFL, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Raymond has hauled in 95 passes for 1,192 yards and four touchdowns and has returned 41 punts for 500 yards and one touchdown in his two […]

Quarterback Rankings #1-12 for Fantasy Football Drafts - Aaron Rodgers, Trevor Lawrence, Tua Tagovailoa, more

There are only five more Sundays without football. It seems like the draft is barely in the rearview, and already the regular season is rapidly approaching. Soon we will find out if Russell Wilson or the Cleveland quarterback is worth their massive contracts, or if it has become a young man’s game with the emergence […]

Justin Jackson Retires

The Detroit Lions placed running back Justin Jackson on the Reserve/Retired list on Thursday and also signed free-agent running back Benny Snell Jr. to an undisclosed deal. Jackson, a former seventh-round pick by the Los Angeles Chargers in 2018, had 42 carries for 170 yards and a touchdown in 16 games (zero starts) for the […]

How To Win Superflex Fantasy Football Leagues: Strategies, Tips, Overview

Superflex fantasy football leagues have grown in popularity over the past few years and are now a staple among die-hard fantasy gamers. We'll explain the ins and outs of Superflex formats below, but the most important thing to know is quarterbacks carry a hefty premium compared to traditional single-quarterback leagues. While finding a starting quarterback […]

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Kansas City Chiefs 2023 Outlook

Aside from being the reigning Super Bowl champions and potentially the NFL's newest dynasty, the Kansas City Chiefs offense contains a variety of players who figure to have key fantasy football impacts throughout the 2023 NFL season. When you're looking for reliable fantasy football contributors, your best bet is to identify high-target-volume players on the […]

Denzel Mims Returns To Practice Wednesday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Denzel Mims (ankle), who missed training camp practice on Tuesday after rolling his ankle last week, is back at practice on Wednesday. After being acquired in a trade with the New York Jets this offseason, Mims is competing this summer for a roster spot in Detroit for the 2023 regular season. […]

NFL Future Betting Picks: Quarterback Prop Bets for Justin Herbert, Derek Carr, Geno Smith, Jared Goff

The 2023-24 NFL season is quickly approaching, which means, it's time to look at some season-long prop bets. There are so many props with so much opportunity on a clean board before any of the real action starts. You can talk yourself into this player or that player and really build a team of individuals […]

Joe Mixon (RB, CIN): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~25 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~36 ANALYSIS: Joe Mixon is currently being drafted behind backs like Jahmyr Gibbs, Breece Hall, and Travis Etienne Jr. At his current ADP, I have to tell you that he is such a steal right now! He literally finished as the RB9 in half-PPR PPG last year, […]

Draft A Wide Receiver In The First Round In 2023? How To Win Your Fantasy Football Drafts

My fantasy football strategy changes every year depending on how the draft board shakes out. For instance, I think you must draft a running back in the second round this year. I also think for the first time there is an advantage to be had paying up for a quarterback.  But if there is one […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Wide Receivers - Updates for Cooper Kupp, Kadarius Toney, Garrett Wilson, Rashod Bateman, more

Training camp always brings injury scares as teams prepare for the start of the regular season, and this year is no different. While there haven't been any major injuries to big-time fantasy studs, there are plenty of wideouts dealing with bumps and bruises heading into the first full week of preseason action. Our fantasy football […]

Is Denzel Mims Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Detroit Lions wide receiver Denzel Mims was recently traded from the New York Jets after a disappointing stint with Gang Green. A fresh start is a good sign for Mims and the Lions' wide receiver room is mediocre outside of Amon-Ra St. Brown, so there is a chance he can turn things around. However, the […]

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Cincinnati Bengals

Ever since Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase teamed up, the Cincinnati Bengals have been a consistent Super Bowl contender and producer of fantasy football assets. The Bengals finished seventh in the NFL in total scoring and No. 11 in total yards. Three of their offensive weapons are top-30 draft picks. They have gradually improved their […]

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Miami Dolphins 2023 Outlook

2023 could be a make-or-break season for the Miami Dolphins. Tua Tagovailoa is entering a decisive year both health-wise and in terms of performance. Head coach Mike McDaniel needs to take this finally-healthy squad and produce enough wins to make the playoffs in his second season at the helm. The defense must step up big […]

Is T.J. Hockenson Injured Or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson was the eighth overall pick by the Detroit Lions in the 2019 NFL Draft. Hockenson had a productive college career, totaling 73 receptions for 1,080 receiving yards and nine touchdowns in his two years at Iowa. The former Hawkeye had a quiet rookie season, totaling 32 receptions on 59 […]

Lions Signing Teddy Bridgewater

The Detroit Lions are signing free-agent quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to an undisclosed deal on Monday after a recent visit with the team, according to sources. Rookie Hendon Hooker (knee) is set for a medical redshirt year with the Lions, and Bridgewater will give the team more backup depth behind starter Jared Goff entering the 2023 […]

Denzel Mims Injures Ankle

Detroit Lions wide receiver Denzel Mims (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during training camp practice over the weekend. Mims was seen limping after taking a hard hit from safety Tracy Walker. Until we know more about the injury, Mims should be considered day-to-day, and he could be forced to sit out the team's preseason opener […]

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Dallas Cowboys 2023 Outlook

The Dallas Cowboys are hungry for playoff prosperity and should be viewed as a legitimate threat heading into 2023. While they certainly have their work cut out for them in a challenging NFC East, Dallas has enough weapons on both sides of the ball to turn heads this coming season. From a fantasy football perspective, […]

The Safest Fantasy Football Player To Draft From Each NFC Team in 2023

The 2023 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 […]

Denzel Mims Suffers Injury During Practice

Detroit Lions wide receiver Denzel Mims (ankle) was forced to exit early during Saturday's practice. The 25-year-old came up limping after getting hit hard by safety Tracy Walker during practice. The severity of the injury is unclear, so his status for the preseason opener is unknown right now. Mims was acquired by the Lions from […]

5 Running Back Sleepers/Values based on ADP

Every season, there are stars that come out of nowhere to break the fantasy football landscape who were drafted late or were not drafted at all. We follow the NFL storylines all offseason, read injury reports, watch every snap of preseason football, and follow all of the beat reporters around the league, and come Week […]

Analyzing Vacated Red Zone Touches to Find RB Sleepers, Risers

There are plenty of advanced metrics and estimated projections to help fantasy football managers uncover potential sleepers and risers heading into 2023 fantasy drafts, but evaluating running backs with a chance at increased red zone work is a key indicator. The running back position saw plenty of turnover this offseason and many teams moved on […]

2023 NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting QBs

As we are into the first week of August and training camps across the NFL are officially underway, it's the perfect time to start evaluating what each team possesses at various positions for the upcoming 2023 NFL season. The QB position perhaps trumps them all when projecting wins and losses, as an excellent player under […]

D'Andre Swift Will Be Used Primarily in the Passing Game - Where Do I Draft Swift For Fantasy Football?

D’Andre Swift was traded to the Super Bowl runner-up Philadelphia Eagles this offseason and now appears primed for a fairly sizable role in the Birds’ offense. Miles Sanders left for Carolina on a four-year, $25M deal, but the Eagles also brought in Rashaad Penny on a one-year contract. Penny spent his last five seasons in […]

Should I Draft Jameson Williams? Fantasy Football Outlook

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams didn't get many reps in his first season. The rookie was coming off a torn ACL that he suffered during his final college season at Alabama. The wideout was still selected 12th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft and saw his first game action in Week 13.  With the […]