Boom or Bust that ADP

Last year I wrote about the seismic shift that took place amidst the RB renaissance and coined the concept #AllBenchRB. This year, I'm starting off with a new concept called #BBADP, which stands for Boom/Bust ADP. You see, I think rankings and ADPs are limited. The range of outcomes for two players juxtaposed in ADP […]

Fantasy Headliners - Tough Mid-Round Choices

Every year we all read articles or watch videos and find players that both end up falling to us in a draft and we have to make a tough decision. In this episode, I will help to make some of those tough mid-round fantasy football draft choices by talking you through my advice on how […]

Kerryon Johnson Looking Good In Pass Protection

Detroit Lions rookie running back Kerryon Johnson looked solid in pass protection this week in training camp. Rookie runners often struggle with pass protection early on, so this is a great sign for Johnson in the long term as well as the short term. He might struggle for consistent fantasy value in 2018 with LeGarrette […]

Frank Ragnow Expected To Start At Left Guard

Detroit Lions rookie offensive lineman Frank Ragnow, a first-round pick, has primarily played left guard with the first-team offensive line in training camp, and he has impressed head coach Matt Patricia. “I think with Frank, it’s been a couple days in pads and really through the spring he’s been pretty consistent in everything that he […]

Road to #1 Running Back - AFC East

Each year, elite running backs are a necessity for fantasy football rosters. With guaranteed touches each game, these consensus top-tier running backs are some of the first names off of draft boards and consistently perform well throughout the season. However, there is also a good amount of unpredictability at the position, with breakout players appearing […]

Running Back Committees to Avoid in 2018

The three-down back is starting to disappear in the NFL, and fantasy owners who don’t have a top first-round pick are missing out on the elite options. The shift to more committees in the NFL has also altered the way fantasy football owners draft. There are some team backfields you may want to avoid for […]

Mid-Round Running Backs To Target For ZeroRB Drafters

With running backs flying off the board at an insane clip this year, typically 8-10 are taken in the first round alone, elite wide receivers are being drafted at a big discount. This is the exact type of “economy” a ZeroRB drafter thrives in. Grab elite WR1 and WR2 types in the early rounds while […]

Road to #1 Receiver - NFC North

Each year, elite wide receivers are some of the mainstays of fantasy football rosters. With high target shares and production values, these consensus top-tier wide receivers are some of the first names off of draft boards and consistently perform well throughout the season. However, there is also a good amount of unpredictability at the position, […]

Draft Strategy - How to Approach Two-QB Leagues

For nearly the past decade it has been en vogue to draft quarterbacks late in your typical fantasy football drafts. There are plenty of studies that have determined that there isn’t a huge weekly difference between the perceived top quarterbacks like Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers and lower-end streaming options. That advice has worked well […]

Stop that Hype Train! Kerryon Johnson (RB, DET)

Training camps have now begun, as the days of summer continue their unrelenting progression into the preseason. As a result, owners are escalating their draft preparation and actual roster construction, in hopes that the teams that they have assembled will ultimately prevail in their leagues. The ongoing attempts to identify sleepers is an integral part of […]

Kerryon Johnson (RB, DET) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~60 CURRENT ADP: ~70 ANALYSIS: When the Detroit Lions selected running back Kerryon Johnson with the 11th pick in the second round, most everyone was surprised. Johnson was the sixth running back selected in the draft, and went ahead of more highly touted backs such as Derrius Guice and Royce Freeman. The Lions have lacked a run […]

2018 Running Backs Preview- After Hours With RotoBaller Radio

RotoBaller fantasy football expert Anthony Aniano takes a look at the at latest fantasy football news and notes, and previews the running back position for your 2018 fantasy football drafts. This RotoBaller Radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at RT Sports. In this podcast you will hear about: Todd Gurley, Saquan Barkley Jordan […]

Rex Burkhead (RB, NE) - 2018 Fantasy Football Sleeper

We continue our preseason fantasy football sleeper series with a look at New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead. While the first few rounds of every draft are essentially a wash-rinse-repeat of the consensus top-36, we can always count on those middle and late rounds to cement our confidence in this year's sleepers. The definition […]

Kenny Golladay (WR, DET) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~130 CURRENT ADP: ~145 ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay had his hype train run out of control for several weeks prior to last season. It eventually wound down, but it did not stop dynasty owners from trying to add him in as many leagues as possible. At one point, many believed […]

The Perfect Pair - Two Mid-Round QBs that Can Combine for QB1 Value

The same question is everlastingly debated every year – should you take one of the elite level quarterbacks early, or wait on some of the QB2s with upside later? It’s definitely a debate worth having, but there are so many moving parts it becomes difficult to say decisively if taking a QB either early or […]

The Hot Take Podcast - Quarterback Rankings Debate - Ep. 1

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni discuss the most recent news and notes of the day for NFL fans, share their QB rankings, and provide some hot takes on fantasy football draft advice. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at RTSports. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on […]

Nick Mariano's 2018 Late-Round Fliers (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We’re intentionally sidestepping the term “sleeper" because I don’t want to get wrapped up in debates over these guys not being “under the radar” enough. I may still throw it into the SEO field, though...no regrets. Instead, let’s discuss some late-round fliers that are […]

Running Back Depth Chart Projections - Training Camp Edition

Now that the 2018 NFL Draft and the bulk of free agent signings have concluded, fantasy owners have a somewhat clearer picture of how each team's offense is going to look this upcoming season. Still, many roster positions are won and lost in training camp and the preseason, especially when it comes to the running […]

Ezekiel Ansah Lands On PUP List

Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (knee) is starting training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list after having knee surgery this spring. Ansah had 44 tackles and 12 sacks in 14 games for the Lions last year. He has potential to record double-digit sacks again, but his injury history makes him a risky […]

2018 Quarterback Previews - After Hours With RotoBaller Radio

RotoBaller fantasy football expert Anthony Aniano takes a look at the at latest fantasy football news and notes, and previews the quarterback position for your 2018 fantasy football drafts. This RotoBaller Radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at RT Sports. In this podcast you will hear about: Carson Wentz, Jared Goff Cam Newton, […]

Road to #1 Receiver - AFC North

Each year, elite wide receivers are some of the mainstays of fantasy football rosters. With high target shares and production values, these consensus top-tier wide receivers are some of the first names off of draft boards and consistently perform well throughout the season. However, there is also a good amount of unpredictability at the position, […]

Matt Cassel Expected To Win Backup Job

Detroit Lions quarterback Matt Cassel is expected to win the backup job over Jake Rudock. Rudock will be entering his third year behind Matthew Stafford, but Cassel has 13 years of NFL experience, including four seasons with head coach Matt Patricia from their time in New England. Cassel played in just parts of six games […]

Boom or Bust - Player Predictions for Young QBs

Surely, you’ve seen one of those court shows which dominate daytime television. Judge Judy, Divorce Court, Judge Mathis… Whatever, you’ve seen at least one. If you haven’t (and happen to be a law-abiding citizen of the utmost regard who’s never had the pleasure of going to court), here’s a quick rundown of the judicial process. […]

Kyle Richardson's Best Ball Avoids List (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. There is one thing to keep in mind when drafting in a best ball league. Regardless of who the player is, never forget to think about the ceiling. The key to victory in best ball leagues is having a team full of players who […]

Fantasy Headliners - Late Round RB Sleepers

So excited for the 2018 Fantasy Football season! Sleepers can be described so many ways. More times than not on draft day people end up scrambling for running backs in the late rounds because they made different choices earlier in the draft. In this episode, I will be sharing some late-round running backs that you […]

Why This Year's Alvin Kamara Doesn't Exist

One of the biggest pitfalls of fantasy football analysis is recency bias. Whenever something new or innovative is invented or discovered, everyone is looking for "the next (insert thing) here." In fantasy football, we constantly chase last year's production at our own peril. Alvin Kamara is coming off the single most efficient season for a […]

Fantasy Headliners - Must Own Players for 2018 and Draft Day Targets

We are all excited for the 2018 Fantasy Football season! Every year we all read articles or watch videos and find players that end up becoming must-own players for us. In this episode, I will be giving you my must own players for 2018 that need to be draft day targets for your fantasy football […]

Kenny Golladay Could Be In For Breakout Season

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay has the traits of a No. 1 receiver, but in Detroit he's behind Marvin Jones and Golden Tate as the third wideout. He caught 28 passes for 477 yards and three touchdowns in 2017, but he's looked better in offseason workouts and could be ready to break out in […]

Ezekiel Ansah Expected To Play Under Franchise Tag

Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah is expected to play the 2018 season under the franchise tag, barring a significant turn of events, according to sources. The deadline to sign players to franchise tags is on Monday. Ansah recorded 12 sacks and 44 tackles during the 2017 season, his second season with double-digit sacks in […]

Ameer Abdullah, Dwayne Washington On The Roster Bubble

Detroit Lions running backs Ameer Abdullah and Dwayne Washington are firmly on the roster bubble heading into training camp after the team signed LeGarrette Blount in free agency and added Kerryon Johnson in the draft. Blount, Johnson and Theo Riddick are locks, and if Detroit keeps a fullback, Abdullah, Washington and Zach Zenner could be […]