The King's FLEX Draft Review: Superflex Insights

Last week, at the SiriusXM Studios in New York City, I joined 11 other notable industry standouts for the annual FLEX (Fantasy League of Experts) drafts. I was part of the 12-team Superflex Draft, which is for all intents and purposes, an unofficial two QB league. The FLEX drafts were created by top fantasy expert […]

Lions Sign Josh Johnson Following Tom Savage Injury

Free Agent quarterback Josh Johnson has signed with the Detroit Lions after Tom Savage was injured in the Lions first preseason game against the Patriots. Savages' injury doesn't appear to be too serious and the Lions still have Stafford and David Fales on the depth chart so Johnson has no fantasy value. Johnson played fairly […]

FFPC ADP Trends And Observations After Preseason Week 1

As we announced, RotoBaller is partnering with the FFPC to help bring their industry-leading games to all of our loyal RotoBaller readers. We'll be discussing the FFPC's awesome selection of games, and strategy and advice for those games, here at RotoBaller, on Twitter, and on SiriusXM throughout the Summer. Fantasy Football Drafting is really starting to pick up […]

Pump The Brakes On T.J. Hockenson

Detroit Lions rookie tight end T.J. Hockenson was able to play in Thursday's preseason blowout loss against the New England Patriots, but he did not have any receptions or targets. There were reports that the first-round pick had been running with the first-team offense this week ahead of Jesse James, but he did nothing in […]

Tom Savage Injured, Lions To Work Out A Pair

Detroit Lions backup quarterback Tom Savage (head) banged his head hard on the turf in the preseason game Thursday against the New England Patriots, and he was unable to return to the game. The team has just starter Matthew Stafford and former San Jose State standout David Fales as healthy quarterbacks on the roster, so […]

Ty Johnson Plays Well In First Preseason Game

Detroit Lions running back Ty Johnson was able to put together two solid runs in Week 1 of preseason despite the Lions offense getting thrashed by the Patriots defense all game. With three attempts, Johnson was able to collect 22 yards, with a long of 17 yards. His long run displayed his outside speed; beating […]

RotoBaller Expert Mock Recap (Half-PPR)

Popular sleepers casually dismissed. No-name rookies selected in the latter stages. Drew Brees available in the 14th round. This must be an expert mock! The good folks at Fleaflicker recently hosted an expert mock draft including 12 of our finest fantasy football analysts. I have done a couple of early drafts already but much has […]

David Fales Shut Down In First Preseason Matchup

Detroit Lions quarterback David Fales was limited to just 14 attempts for 62 yards and an interception in Thursday night's preseason matchup against the Patriots. Fales is listed as the third quarterback on the Lion's depth chart and last nights performance certainly didn't help his cause. David Fales will continue to be fantasy irrelevant unless […]

Jermaine Kearse Breaks Leg

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jermaine Kearse suffered a broken leg plus an ankle injury in Thursday's preseason meeting with the New England Patriots. It was a gruesome looking injury and while Kearse could theoretically return from a broken leg this season, the fact that Kearse reportedly suffered multiple injuries on the play does put his […]

C.J. Anderson A Low-End Depth Option

Detroit Lions running back C.J. Anderson finds himself backing-up one of the highest upside young running backs, Kerryon Johnson, this year after signing a one year deal with the Lions. Anderson should see around 10 touches per game and has the chance of seeing some goal line touches but has little upside as long as […]

Nick Mariano's 2019 PPR Sleepers List (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Sleeper has become a dirty word to me, as both writer and reader, but there's no doubting its place in our fantasy lexicon. I do think that everyone that uses it then needs to define what it means within the context of the article. […]

How to Value 2019 QB/RB Rookies in Dynasty (Premium Content)

Dynasty franchises don't restart, they reload. Rookie drafts are meant to continually infuse youth to rosters and introduce the next generation of fantasy stars. Although this year wasn't rife with immediately impactful players at quarterback or running back, there is still value to be had if you know where to look. It's equally important for […]

How to Value 2019 WR/TE Rookies in Dynasty (Premium Content)

The dynasty world predictably revolves around youth. Often, draft picks are valued more than productive veteran players. For some, this is viewed as a practical way to build for the future. For others, it's just a matter of valuing talent and potential over all else. It's called Shiny New Toy syndrome. Regardless of the reason, […]

Jesse James Tops Lions Depth

Detroit Lions tight end Jesse James was listed as the top tight end on the Lions first official depth chart. The veteran, and newly signed Lion, should be in store for a relatively busy season. He will be competing for snaps with rookie standout T.J. Hockenson but the Lions have already mentioned they will be […]

Spencer Aguiar's 2019 QB Projections and Rankings

I believe all leagues are different and understanding the rules and settings will always be the deciding factor, but an interesting dichotomy has taken place recently of when it is acceptable to draft your quarterback. I am of the mindset, like most people nowadays, that waiting is better, but are we beginning to reach a […]

All Eyes In Detroit On T.J. Hockenson

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson has shown off his excellent football I.Q., play making ability, and athleticism throughout the Lions camp. The first round pick in this year's draft has already been compared to Rob Gronkowski. There is no doubt that Hockenson will need to develop quite a bit more to get to that […]

Updated Rookie Rankings Analysis

Fantasy football season is just around the corner as teams are filing in for training camps. That means that preparations for drafts have to be taken up a notch. Player news drops at a moment's notice this time of the year and you have to be ready to adjust your rankings accordingly. Whether it be […]

Dynasty Startup ADP Arbitrage - Patrick Mahomes vs Baker Mayfield

A couple of big hitters to look at today. Young, talented and to some, brash. Both have supreme confidence but show it in different ways. Patrick Mahomes is coming off one of the greatest seasons of all-time for a player at the quarterback position. 5,097 yards and 50 touchdowns is perfection by almost every measure. With […]

Andy Jones Continues To Battle For Roster Spot

Detroit Lions wide receiver Andy Jones continues to impress the Lions organization with his incredible athletic ability. Jones, who has been fighting for a roster spot since being picked up by the Cowboys in 2017 after going undrafted, has recently received the praise of Matthew Stafford and the coaching staff for his continuous hard work […]

Fantasy Bomb Pod - Big Names to Avoid

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor/analyst Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) list some big-name draft picks that fantasy owners should consider avoiding in the early rounds. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to […]

Ty Johnson Could Earn Touches In 2019

Detroit Lions running back Ty Johnson not only proved himself as a special teams and utility type player at Maryland but also as a solid running back. With the release of running back Theo Riddick, Johnson now has the opportunity to compete with Kerryon Johnson and C.J. Anderson for touches. Kerryon is the clear cut […]

ADP Showdown - Todd Gurley vs James Conner

Undoubtedly, the running back position will dominate the early rounds of fantasy football drafts this year. Which RB1 you hang your hat on could make or break your season. Last year's regular-season fantasy MVP, Todd Gurley, has been free-falling throughout the preseason based on health concerns. James Conner has had injury problems in the past, […]

Theo Riddick Released

The Lions are releasing running back Theo Riddick, who has played for Detroit since 2013. Riddick has had at least 53 catches in each of the past four seasons and was a solid late round PPR back, but with the release there's now a ton more uncertainty with him. In the right spot, he can […]

NFC Running Back Preview Part 1: After Hours With RotoBaller Radio

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discusses the 2019 fantasy football season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis as he discuses the fantasy football draft prep season by breaking down each position. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - Monday through Friday from 6-7 am ET, […]

Dynasty ADP Arbitrage - Josh Jacobs vs Kerryon Johnson

Dynasty is a young man’s game. Not for the age of the participant, but the age of the players you want on your team. Especially at the running back position, it is imperative to find the young stud. Frank Gore notwithstanding, the typical RB hits a wall at age 30. The shelf life for a running […]

Marvin Jones Should Be Ready For Training Camp

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones (knee) missed all of organized team activities but should be ready to go for training camp, which begins in just a couple more weeks. Rather than participating in OTAs, Jones focused on the rehab of his knee, which was injured midseason last year. If Jones can return 100 percent healthy, […]

Kenny Golladay A Solid 2019 Option

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay looks to make his mark as a No. 1 receiver this season, as the team has lost wide receiver Golden Tate. Golladay, who is always a big-play threat, ended last season with only five touchdowns and it is extremely likely he will surpass that mark this year. It is […]

Bull Rush - Players Whose Target Share Will Increase

As anticipation continues to build for the onset of training camps, the reality of a rapidly approaching regular season has prompted a steady surge in momentum that will culminate when Week 1 matchups begin. This has propelled owners toward increased participation in Best Ball leagues, while roster alterations are continuing in Dynasty leagues, and redraft owners […]

Dynasty Stock Watch - Quarterback

With the Scott Fish Bowl finally drafting, two things are clear: The first is that charity is alive and well in the fantasy industry. The second is redraft leagues are starting to get geared up for the 2019 season. Of course, dynasty leagues have been drafting for a while now and the trade markets are active. […]

Fantasy Football Injury Exam Room - Hard Truths on Todd Gurley and More

In our new weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive preseason look into major injuries and their Fantasy Football implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury breakdown. It’s an unrivaled combination of medical and […]