Josh Reynolds Re-Signs With Lions

The Detroit Lions re-signed wide receiver Josh Reynolds to a two-year deal with a maximum value of $12 million on Tuesday, according to a source. The wideout position was a priority for the Lions entering the offseason, and they begin by bringing back Reynolds, who played well down the stretch and developed some nice chemistry […]

Lions Showing Interest In Wan'Dale Robinson

The Detroit Lions have shown a lot of interest in Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson, who was timed under 4.40 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the NFL scouting combine this week. He is getting a lot of love in the scouting community and has drawn comparisons to Arizona Cardinals receiver Rondale Moore based on […]

WR/TE Stat Analysis: Catch Rate and Drawn Pass Interference

When it comes to drafting stud wide receivers and tight ends, we all pursue the same stats: receptions, yards, and touchdowns. It makes sense. Those three stats are the ones that ultimately yield actual, tangible fantasy points in every fantasy league, no matter the format. The savviest fantasy GMs often focus on targets, as without […]

FFPC 'Never-Too-Early' Best Ball Tournament

The FFPC 'Never-Too-Early' Best Ball Tournament is here! It may seem as if March is too far removed from the regular season to be a meaningful time to draft, but that's not the case. In fact, this is the perfect chance to use your wealth of fantasy knowledge (and the information provided below) to take […]

Early 2022 Wide Receiver Sleepers - Fantasy Football Draft Values

The life of fantasy football can come at you hard and quick. It’s amazing how the landscape can change over a short period of time, specifically as it relates to individual players. One doesn’t need to look any further than Gabriel Davis of the Buffalo Bills and what his huge playoff performance has done to […]

Biggest Running Back Busts of 2021 - Fantasy Football Year In Review

Though the epic 2021 NFL season is now behind us, it doesn’t hurt to reflect on what happened this past campaign from a fantasy perspective. As usual, guys appeared out of nowhere to be fantasy studs and have elevated themselves heading into 2022 drafts. On the other end, some preseason darlings laid a dud and […]

Biggest Tight End Surprises of 2021 - Fantasy Football Year In Review

The tight end position is only enjoyed by true degenerates of fantasy football. It’s a wasteland of epic portions. A position filled with landmines where the biggest winner is just the player who managed to lose the least. Outside of our big five, which unfortunately seems to be dwindling, you could make a solid case […]

Biggest Wide Receiver Surprises of 2021 - Fantasy Football Year In Review

Anyone who assembled a roster during the 2021 season experienced a unique journey that required enormous flexibility. This included the ability to navigate the unwanted absence of players that you were depending on due to injuries, COVID protocol, and other unplanned developments. Many of you have now transitioned from the emotions surrounding your final results […]

Biggest Tight End Busts of 2021 - Fantasy Football Year In Review

The 2021 season was not kind to some of fantasy football’s top tight ends as not every highly-drafted TE put up the numbers Baltimore’s Mark Andrews did this season. Minnesota’s Irv Smith Jr., Green Bay’s Robert Tonyan, and Washington’s Logan Thomas all had their seasons ruined due to major injuries, and all three had the […]

The Biggest Risers for 2022 Fantasy Football - Way Too Early Mock Draft Review

The NFL playoffs may be going on right now, but for fantasy managers, we have reached the beginning of the offseason. With that in mind, it is never too early to look ahead to 2022! Following the end of the regular season, 12 members of the RotoBaller team, including myself, teamed up to do a […]

Way Too Early 2022 Mock Draft for Fantasy Football - Rounds 2-4 Breakdown

As the playoffs roll on to determine the 2021 NFL champion, we're not waiting to look ahead to the next fantasy football season. We gathered 12 RotoBaller analysts to conduct a very early 2021 mock draft over 12 rounds. The format was full PPR and roster construction as follows: 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, […]

Way Too Early 2022 Mock Draft for Fantasy Football - Round 1 Breakdown

The fantasy football season is barely in the books but that didn’t stop us RotoBallers from participating in a way too early 2021 mock draft. We gathered 12 zealous football analysts for a slow PPR mock over 12 rounds (1QB, 2RB, 2WR, 1TE, 1FLEX) on Sleeper to get an early glance at how ADP for […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends Risers And Fallers: 2021 Season Review

Congratulations to all managers whose tireless dedication toward winning league titles resulted in the fulfillment of your championship aspirations. You successfully navigated continual challenges that extended far beyond the normal obstacles that emerged during the season.  For those of you who were unsuccessful in achieving the ultimate goal of capturing your leagues, your efforts should […]

Sizing Up NFL Rookies That Flopped

Now that the NFL regular season is behind us, it's time to look back and reflect on some of the things that happened. This was a weird year for rookies in the NFL, with some poor play from all the non-Mac Jones quarterbacks and some uneven play at other positions. Let's take a look at […]

NextGen Stats Season Review: Quarterbacks

Time's up! The 2021 fantasy season is done and gone for good. Whether you play in a redraft league or are part of a dynasty format, the days of sitting at the edge of your couch and biting your nails are over. We have a tough eight-month desert to walk through ahead of us, but […]

2021 Fantasy Football Awards - RotoBaller Writers Picks

Hello and welcome to the official 2021 Fantasy Football Awards Show, presented by RotoBaller. These awards are voted on by RotoBaller's NFL writers, with some commentary by yours truly. I'm your host, Nick Mariano, and while I'm no Michael Scott, I’ll try to make The Dundies proud as we look back on 2021, look forward […]

Quintez Cephus A Candidate For Increased Role In 2022

Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus is a candidate to have an expanded role in the team's offense in 2022. According to Lions wide receiver coach Antwaan Randle El, the team is looking for a genuine No. 1 guy to play the X receiver spot and be a dominant threat down the field to complement […]

Lions Re-Sign Kicker Aldrick Rosas

The Detroit Lions re-signed veteran kicker Aldrick Rosas to a Reserve/Future contract on Tuesday. Rosas took over as Detroit's kicker in 2021 when they moved on from Austin Seibert, but Riley Patterson finished out the season as the team's placekicker. The 27-year-old Rosas and Patterson could be in a competition for the starting job in […]

Lions Promote Ben Johnson To Offensive Coordinator

The Detroit Lions promoted tight ends coach Ben Johnson to offensive coordinator, according to sources. The 35-year-old was heavily involved last season after head coach Dan Campbell took over play-calling duties halfway through the season. An assistant for the last three years, Johnson was a leading candidate all along for the promotion. He served as […]

Jared Goff Eyes Improvement Heading Into 2022 Season

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff had an uninspiring first fantasy campaign with his new franchise, even as he completed a career-high 67.2 percent of his passes. Sacked a career-high 35 times, Goff was unable to find the same success that he did while with the Rams, where he went to two Pro Bowls. Entering another […]

Ben Johnson A Leading Candidate To Become OC

Detroit Lions tight ends coach Ben Johnson is considered a leading candidate to become the team's offensive coordinator after becoming the de facto passing-game coordinator in the second half of last season. Johnson has already formally spoken with the Lions about the open position as well. The 35-year-old helped quarterback Jared Goff reverse his early […]

Wide Receiver Matchups to Target in Divisional Round

The wide receiver matchup article from Wildcard Weekend had some hits and misses. Cooper Kupp had a solid game, going five for 61 yards and a touchdown, while Deebo Samuel had just three catches for 38 yards but came through with 10 carries for 72 yards and a touchdown. Zay Jones had a nice game […]

Jared Goff Finished The Year Off Strong

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff had a rough beginning to his time in Detroit in 2021, but he finished the season on a high note and might have earned the starting role heading into the 2022 season, especially considering that this year's QB class in the draft is weak. Goff's 91.5 passer rating set a […]

Matchups Analysis and Lineups Advice for Divisional Round FFPC Playoff Challenge #2

If you missed out on the FFPC Playoff Challenge before the playoffs began or simply want in on more postseason fantasy action, you're in luck! FFPC Playoff Challenge Round 2 is open and seeking competitive players looking for high-stakes action. You can also take part in the FootballGuys Playoff Challenge for an equal challenge with […]

Wide Receiver Matchups to Target in Wild Card Round - Amari Cooper, Tee Higgins, Christian Kirk, Deebo Samuel

The wide receiver matchup article from Week 18 did pretty well, but to be fair, I didn't really recommend taking many risks. Rather, I recommend that you stick to higher-end receivers because Week 18 was very difficult to navigate due to the number of unclear situations heading into the weekend. Deebo Samuel (WR2) ran for […]

DraftKings NFL DFS Lineup Picks - Wild Card Weekend: Break The Slate

Hi there, RotoBallers, and welcome back to Break The Slate! It's hard to believe that the regular season is over, but we now turn our attention to the NFL Playoffs. I'm back as always with my DraftKings NFL DFS lineup picks for the Wild Card Round. Obviously, we have to adjust our DFS strategy with […]

DFS Lineup Anchors: RBs and WRs for Wild Card Weekend

All other Wild Card Weekend Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. In this piece, we're looking at the top running backs or wide receivers to build your cash or tournament lineups around. Most weeks I am going to recommend two running backs and two wide receivers who you can use […]

Jared Goff Throws Two Touchdowns In Week 18 Victory

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff returned to action for Sunday's victory over Green Bay, slinging two touchdowns while going 21-for-30 for 238 yards in his final outing of the year. Factoring in his three-touchdown, zero-interception performance in Week 15, Goff concluded the year with a flurry, setting the stage for a potential revival come 2022. […]

D'Andre Swift Finds The End Zone In Season Finale

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift finished with 30 yards and a touchdown off seven carries during the Week 18 win over the Packers. He also had four catches for 16 yards. The 23-year-old closed out the year on a high note, finding the end zone for the first time since Week 11. A shoulder […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Eclipses Century Mark Again

Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown caught eight of 10 targets for 108 yards and another touchdown with one rush for 12 yards against the Green Bay Packers. Since Week 12, St. Brown has had at least 10 targets, eight catches, 70 yards and 15 fantasy points in each week. Furthermore, he has […]