Adrian Peterson Wants To Play Until He's 40
Detroit Lions impending free-agent running back Adrian Peterson said that he wants to play until he's 40 years old and wants to break Emmitt Smith's all-time rushing record while also winning a Super Bowl ring. "I'm just going to keep playing, I'm going to keep playing, trying to chase a championship," Peterson said. "And God's […]
Wide Receiver Free Agent Fantasy Fits (Part 2)
The 2020 NFL season is officially coming to a close, which means it is time to start preparing for 2021 fantasy football drafts! Free agency will have a chance to change the landscape of the league for several teams and players and could have a massive fantasy impact for next season. Throughout the next several […]
D'Andre Swift Could Be Workhorse Back In Detroit
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift, who led the team with 10 touchdowns as a rookie and finished second with 521 rushing yards despite missing three games with migraine headaches, could see his role increase under new offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn and assistant head coach/running backs coach Duce Staley in 2021. Both Lynn and Staley […]
Through the Looking Glass: Early 2021 Dynasty QB Preview
With the wild and crazy 2020 NFL season now behind us, looking ahead to the offseason coms fast for dynasty managers. Whether it's the first year of a start-up or you're years into a build, contemplating moves you want to make are always in your head. But before you get there, you have to have […]
Biggest Busts of 2020 - Wide Receivers
As we progress through the initial phase of this offseason, many of you have seamlessly shifted from lingering emotions surrounding the results of 2020 toward actively planning your rosters for 2021. This includes building your rankings in Best Ball and redraft leagues and determining how to effectively reconstruct your dynasty rosters. Regardless of which formats […]
Biggest Breakouts of 2020 - Tight End
Each season, players in the NFL come in hoping to have a good campaign. While there are situations where a player comes up short of expectations, there are others who exceed it too. Each fantasy season, there are a few breakout players (who nobody saw coming) that put themselves on the radar for the following […]
Dynasty Risers/Fallers: Donald Parham Jr., Dawson Knox, T.J. Hockenson
Each week, this column provides you with movement in the RosterWatch Dynasty Rankings. We highlight players who have gained or lost value recently. Tracking these player value trends assists dynasty players in identifying opportunities to improve their rosters, as the landscape of the market is ever-changing. This column was written by Alan Seslowsky (@alanseslowksy) and […]
Senior Bowl Recap and NFL News - Woo Fantasy Podcast
RotoBaller fantasy football analyst Brandon Murchison is joined by co-host Nick Hefley in a new episode of WooFantasy! In this episode, the guys recap this past week's Senior Bowl and the prospects that stood out the most. After a great week of practice, are players like Michael Carter, Kadarius Toney, Amari Rodgers, and Kellen Mond […]
NFL Prop Bet Picks - Super Bowl LV Predictions
The NFL did it. They defied the notion a season couldn't be played during a pandemic. An ESPN report detailed just how good of a job they did; since Aug.1, there were 724 positive tests out of 954,830 tests. That's a positivity rate of 0.076 percent. The infection rate stayed so low throughout the worst months […]
Matthew Stafford to Rams, Jared Goff to Lions - Fantasy Impact
The Saturday night blockbuster trade between the Rams and Lions was a pro football rarity, the type of deal that would even stun the likes of those playing in an FFPC Superflex dynasty league. As noted by ESPN, it is the only trade in the common draft era to include two former No. 1 overall […]
Matthew Stafford Traded To Rams
The Detroit Lions are trading quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for quarterback Jared Goff, two future first-round picks, and a future third. Los Angeles is clearly betting that Stafford can get the team over the hump and win them a Super Bowl. It's not a bad bet when you factor […]
Matthew Stafford Trade Talks Getting Heavy
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that trade talks for quarterback Matthew Stafford have gotten "hot and heavy." With Detroit taking a long-term approach to their current rebuild, they decided after the season that they would be parting ways with Stafford. The 33-year-old veteran considers the Los Angeles Rams as a viable contender in […]
Matthew Stafford Considers Rams A Potential Landing Spot
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford considers the Los Angeles Rams a contender in his trade market, according to sources. The Rams have explored the possibility of trading for Stafford, although it's unknown what they can do with current quarterback Jared Goff's long-term deal on the books. Cutting Goff would cost LA $65.2 million in dead […]
Five NFL Dynasty Sleepers Heading Into 2021
One of my favorite things about the NFL offseason is getting wildly obsessed with random players who don't really have a great shot at being NFL stars, but who I think highly of anyway. Let's share in that fun tradition together by looking at five players who I consider to be deep dynasty sleepers. All […]
Teams Asking About Matthew Stafford
Teams are already reaching out to the Detroit Lions to initiate trade talks to figure out what it will cost to acquire quarterback Matthew Stafford, according to sources. With a new general manager in place and a new coaching staff for 2021 and beyond, it was reported last weekend that the Lions have mutually agreed […]
Wide Receiver Free Agent Fantasy Fits (Part 1)
With just three games remaining in the 2020 NFL season, it is time to shift our fantasy focus to free agents and teams looking to fill needs from a fantasy perspective. Ultimately only one team can win the Super Bowl every season, but there will be 32 teams trying to win this offseason to put […]
Next Gen Stats Season Review: Running Backs
Time's up! The 2020 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 […]
Biggest Surprises of 2020 - Running Back
The 2020 NFL season is in the rearview mirror, but before we look ahead to 2021, let's take some time to look back. Every year, there are big surprises in the league. Someone comes out of nowhere to have a huge year. Someone we thought was about to regress due to age has a much […]
2021 Way Too Early Mock Draft Analysis - Rounds 8-13
We wind up our coverage of the RotoBaller Way Too Early Mock with the final rounds. Although there were some reaches and great value picks in the first half of the draft, this is where things got unpredictable. This article is Part 3 of 3 where I will look over rounds eight through 13 of […]
Lions Hiring Anthony Lynn As Offensive Coordinator
The Detroit Lions will be hiring former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn as their next offensive coordinator, according to sources. Lynn had other options, but he wanted to work with new head coach Dan Campbell and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, who played for the Cowboys when Lynn coached in Dallas. The 52-year-old Lynn […]
Matthew Stafford And Lions Will Part Ways
The Detroit Lions and quarterback Matthew Stafford will reportedly part ways this offseason, with Detroit exploring trade options for the former No. 1 overall pick. The Lions will likely look to take a rookie quarterback early in April's draft, something that will likely limit the overall effectiveness of their passing attack. As for Stafford, teams […]
Lions Officially Make Dan Campbell Head Coach
The Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints tight ends coach/assistant head coach Dan Campbell officially agreed to terms on a six-year deal to make him the new head coach, according to a source. The Lions had zeroed in on Campbell, but they couldn't make the hire official until the Saints were eliminated from the playoffs. […]
Aaron Glenn To Become Lions Defensive Coordinator
New Orleans Saints secondary coach Aaron Glenn is headed to the Detroit Lions as their next defensive coordinator, according to sources. The two sides are closing in on a deal on Tuesday. Glenn will join Dan Campbell in Detroit after the two worked together in New Orleans. The former Pro Bowl cornerback played 15 seasons […]
Biggest Surprises of 2020 - Quarterback
The 2020 NFL season is in the rearview mirror, but before we look ahead to 2021, let's take some time to look back. Every year, there are big surprises in the league. Someone comes out of nowhere to have a huge year. Someone we thought was about to regress due to age has a much […]
Detroit Tabs Dan Campbell As Next Head Coach
The Detroit Lions are set to usher in their next head coach, Dan Campbell, following the New Orleans Saints' elimination from the 2020 postseason. Campbell currently serves as the Saints' assistant head coach and tight ends coach, a gig that he has reprised since 2016. A former member of the Lions, who was on the […]
Dan Campbell The Favorite For Lions Head-Coaching Gig
New Orleans Saints assistant head coach/tight ends coach Dan Campbell has emerged as the favorite to be the new Detroit Lions head coach, according to sources. However, the Lions can't conduct an in-person interview with Campbell until the Saints season has officially ended, so their pursuit of him is on hold until then. The Saints […]
Lions Add Brad Holmes As New General Manager
The Detroit Lions have agreed to terms on a five-year deal on Thursday with Los Angeles Rams director of college scouting Brad Holmes as their new general manager, according to sources. As a result, the Rams become the first NFL team to receive two compensatory third-round draft picks as part of the league's hiring initiatives […]
2021 Way Too Early Mock Draft Analysis - Rounds 4-7
The 2020 fantasy football season is barely in the books but that didn’t stop me and some fellow RotoBallers from participating in a way too early 2021 mock draft. 12 of us got together and drafted a 13-round PPR (1QB, 2RB, 2WR, 1TE, 1FLEX) mock draft for next season. As usual, when drafting this early, […]
Next Gen Stats Season Review: Quarterbacks
Time's up! The 2020 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 […]
Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends Season Review
Congratulations to all managers whose tireless dedication toward winning league titles resulted in the fulfillment of your championship aspirations. You successfully navigated beyond the numerous hurdles that emerged during this unique season. For those of you who were unsuccessful in achieving the ultimate goal of capturing your leagues, your diligent efforts should also be commended. […]