Jahmyr Gibbs Playing All Over The Place

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs is likely to see plenty of chances as a pass-catcher this upcoming season. The organization has made it a point of emphasis to move Gibbs all over the place. The 21-year-old has seen snaps in backfield, as a slot receiver, and wide as an outside receiver as well. It […]

Under the Radar RB Signings: Fantasy Football Risers or Fallers?

NFL free agency has mostly ended, although new players will continue to trickle onto new teams as the summer rolls along. The running back position witnessed several big names on the move this offseason. Miles Sanders, David Montgomery, Jamaal Williams, and Rashaad Penny all found new homes. However, these players have already received significant attention […]

Jared Goff Has Complete Command Of Offense

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff had one of the best seasons of his career in 2022 under offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, and he has complete command of the offense and the protections heading into his second season working with Johnson. DetroitLions.com's Tim Twentyman writes that "watching him operate at minicamp it's clear he's 100 percent […]

Jahmyr Gibbs, Sam LaPorta Have Been Impressive

Detroit Lions rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs and tight end Sam LaPorta are both expected to play significant roles early on in their first NFL seasons, and they have both been impressive in showing their playmaking abilities this spring. Gibbs is a smooth and fluid runner with excellent burst and balance, but he has really […]

RotoBaller Staff Early PPR Mock Draft Review

With the NFL draft behind us, and training camp rapidly approaching, it's a great time to put your rankings, player takes, and outlooks to the test. A mock draft is one of the most informative and enjoyable ways to familiarize yourself with the current landscape.  With this in mind, the RotoBaller staff decided to complete […]

Second Year NFL Players Set To Break Out In 2023: Fantasy Football Sleepers

New blood enters the NFL, and old legends enter the broadcast booth every year. But not every rookie hits in their first go. Some never get much of a chance to play. Others are hampered by injury. Many are stuck on bad teams with poor quarterback play or other problems they cannot overcome. Some just […]

2023 Fantasy Football WRs to Prioritize in PPR, But Fade in Standard Leagues

Some people play in standard (non-PPR) fantasy football leagues, some play in half-PPR leagues, and some play in full-PPR leagues. Each type has its advantages and disadvantages, but what's more important is identifying the players who best fit each type of league. Deep-ball specialists like Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Christian Watson have greater value in standard […]

Wide Receiver ADP Risers and Fallers for Fantasy Football - NFL Free Agency Check

We've reached a key benchmark in the NFL offseason. The peak of free agency is long gone, the NFL Draft has concluded, and players are starting to hit the field in preparation for the 2023 season. Many players from rookies to veterans find themselves adapting to new teams, situations, and schemes as the summer approaches. […]

2023 NFL Draft Grades: Analysis and Draft Results For All 32 Teams

As we exit the weekend, there's been time to slowly start putting the 2023 NFL Draft into perspective. This year's edition of the draft was one marked by a diverse class of prospects. Uncertainty surrounding many players in this year's rookie crop led to some surprising picks and exciting trades. With all seven rounds now […]

Is Jahmyr Gibbs The Lions RB1? Fantasy Football Outlook

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs was a surprise first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. However, the team loves Gibbs’ upside. Detroit traded Swift to the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 3 of the NFL Draft for a pair of draft picks. The rookie will now split the backfield work with David Montgomery. Meanwhile, some […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Getting First-Team Reps

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has been receiving first-team reps with the offense during OTAs. The Lions selected Gibbs with the 12th overall pick during this year's draft. He was expected to split the first-team reps, but now the rookie has a head start to the starting job. Fellow running back David Montgomery (leg) […]

Is Riley Patterson A Good Fit With the Lions? Fantasy Football Kickers

The Jacksonville Jaguars traded Riley Patterson to the Detroit Lions last week for a 2026 conditional seven-round draft pick. Patterson rejoins the Lions after kicking for them in 2021, hitting 13-of-14 field goals in seven games.  He lost the starting job in Detroit the following season to Austin Seibert before landing with the Jaguars. He […]

Roschon Johnson Fantasy Football Profile: 2023 NFL Rookies and Sleepers

Former University of Texas running back Roschon Johnson was a strong recruit, rating as a four-star prospect in the 2019 class according to the 247Sports Composite. He was a high school quarterback, but his superb ability as a runner led to him changing positions at the college level. Johnson had a relatively quiet college career, […]

David Montgomery's Injury Not Serious

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that running back David Montgomery (undisclosed) won't take part in organized team activities on Thursday due to an undisclosed injury that he suffered at practice last week, but his injury isn't considered serious. After four seasons with the Chicago Bears, where he put up 800-plus rushing yards in […]

Dynasty Price Check - Tee Higgins

Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins has the talent to be a top receiving option on many NFL teams and showed it last season. When Ja'Marr Chase missed four games in the middle of the season, Higgins caught 26 passes for 371 yards and two touchdowns while drawing the opponents' top cornerbacks. Higgins' rookie contract expires […]

Is Calvin Ridley, Christian Kirk, Or Zay Jones The Jaguars WR1? Fantasy Football Outlook

The Jacksonville Jaguars have drastically improved their wide receiver core over the past two years. Trevor Lawrence spent his rookie season throwing to Marvin Jones Jr., Laviska Shenault Jr., and Laquon Treadwell. Thankfully the Jaguars wised up last offseason, signing Christian Kirk, Zay Jones, and Evan Engram in free agency. All three played a critical […]

Fantasy Football Tight End Risers and Fallers - Yardage Regression Candidates

If only NFL players performed exactly as they should, am I right? And I'm not talking about our own personal projections because that's incredibly subjective. Some fantasy managers might love Dalton Schultz, some may not. That's not what I'm talking about. I'm talking about hindsight performance. Such as, if this player has 100 targets, we'd […]

Tracy Walker Limited At OTAs

Detroit Lions safety Tracy Walker (Achilles) was at the team's organized team activities last week, albeit in a limited fashion after tearing his Achilles in Week 3 of last year against the Minnesota Vikings. Getting Walker back will be a big boost to the Lions defense in 2023 after he was Detroit's leading tackler in […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Price Check - Saquon Barkley

Much like the stock market, the value of every player in a dynasty format has ebbs and flows with opportunities to buy in or cash out. There will be times when the stock peaks, meaning the player has reached the highest value of their career, and there are valleys when a player's value is the […]

Tracy Walker Expected To Return For Camp

Detroit Lions safety Tracy Walker (Achilles) is expected to return in full for training camp. The 28-year-old tore his Achilles in Week 3 and missed the rest of the season because of it. He has been able to participate on a limited basis during recent OTAs. It sounds like the team is going to ease […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty League Rookie Draft Reviews And Insights

This is a fun time of year in fantasy football for dynasty players. Many rookie drafts are scheduled or are in progress, and you can also join new dynasty leagues to get involved in a new draft right away. The Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) is your best destination to join new dynasty leagues. Leagues […]

Target Hogs to Lean On for Fantasy Football in 2023 Justin Jefferson, Ja'Marr Chase, Cooper Kupp

It seems with each passing year, wide receivers are being drafted earlier and earlier in fantasy football. It’s a trend that is likely here to stay and there are a lot of reasons for this. Receivers tend to have a lower injury risk and their role is less likely to change as the season goes […]

Hendon Hooker Preparing Himself Mentally

Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (knee) still isn't ready to get on the practice field as he continues to recover from a torn ACL. The rookie quarterback says that he's doing good and taking it day-by-day. He mentioned that he has become a lot stronger physically and mentally because of this process. Hooker can't get […]

Is David Montgomery Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery had a mostly successful stint during his four seasons with the Chicago Bears and is now expected to be at least the short-yardage back for Detroit alongside 12th-overall pick Jahmyr Gibbs. However, the Iowa State product has missed a handful of games in three of his four seasons in […]

Running Back Stat Busts and Sleepers - Missed Tackles Forced

Running backs have the shortest shelf life of any offensive position in the NFL, often playing at a high level for only three to five years. As a result, there is constant turnover, creating opportunities for emerging young players to break out. Identifying running backs who are declining in effectiveness and those on the cusp […]

Sam LaPorta Fantasy Football Profile: 2023 NFL Rookies and Sleepers

Sam LaPorta was just a three-star prospect and was the No. 42 tight end coming out of high school in the class of 2019 (247 Sports), but he landed with the school that has produced a ton of tight end talent in recent years. Iowa currently has tight ends George Kittle, T.J. Hockenson, Noah Fant, […]

Lions Acquire Riley Patterson From Jaguars

Before the Jacksonville Jaguars released kicker Riley Patterson, they agreed to send him to the Detroit Lions on Thursday in exchange for a late-round draft pick. Patterson became expendable in Jacksonville after the Jags signed former Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus. The 23-year-old played in 17 games for the Jaguars in his second year in […]

David Montgomery Injured At OTAs Thursday

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery left with an undisclosed injury during organized team activities on Thursday. Montgomery was able to walk off the field under his own power to the locker room. It's an ominous start to spring practices for the former Bears running back, who totaled 915 carries for 3,609 yards and 26 […]

Jameson Williams Has Made Big Progress

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said on Thursday that second-year wide receiver Jameson Williams is miles ahead of where he was last year in his rookie campaign. In 2022, Williams wasn't able to participate in spring workouts while he was recovering from a torn ACL. It's nice to hear for an extremely talented wide […]

10 NFL Rookies That Will Have An Instant Impact In 2023

The NFL draft is one of the most exciting events in football, as teams select the best young talent from around the country. Every year, fans eagerly await the arrival of these new players, hoping that they will make an immediate impact on their favorite teams. In this article, we will take a closer look […]