Lions Met with Eric Ebron

The Detroit Lions met with tight end Eric Ebron on Thursday to discuss his future. The team is open to dealing him and let him know that, while not supplying any guarantees that he will be on the team next year. The 2014 first-round draft pick has failed to live up to expectations in the […]

Ameer Abdullah on Thin Ice in Detroit

Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah is on thin ice in regards to his role as a feature back in Detroit. Lions general manager Bob Quinn spoke to reporters on Thursday and said that Abdullah will need to come in and prove himself to a new group of coaches this season. Quinn has mentioned bringing […]

Lions Not Planning to Tender T.J. Jones

The Detroit Lions are not planning on tendering a contract to restricted free-agent wide receiver T.J. Jones. There is still a chance, however, that the team will try and bring him back. Jones was a nice surprise for the Lions last season, hauling in 49 catches for 399 yards and a touchdown. With Golden Tate, Marvin […]

RB Efficiency Numbers - How Valid Are They?

There are a lot of stats out there that purport to give you an edge in your fantasy leagues. With more and more fantasy analysis out on the internet and more and more people looking for new ways to judge players, it becomes difficult to sort through how much certain statistics really matter in judging […]

Lions Franchise Ziggy Ansah

The Detroit Lions have franchise tagged defensive end Ziggy Ansah. The franchise tag was long rumored for the five-year veteran and 2015 Pro Bowler. Ansah started 14 games last year and led the team with 12 sacks, his second career season with 10 or more sacks. Ansah is a huge part of Detroit's defense, and […]

Air Yards Analysis - Using the Statistic to Find Value at WR

If this is your first time hearing the term ‘Air Yards’, you’ve been missing out. A few years ago I stumbled across the term and I’ve been a big fan since day one. If you’re new to this and haven’t done much research, visit AirYards.com to check out some of this data. The best way […]

Dynasty Tight Ends - Football Rankings Analysis

The tight end position has always been one that can be a true difference-maker for a fantasy football team. It wasn’t too long ago that Rob Gronkowski and Jimmy Graham were first round picks in redraft leagues, and nobody thought twice about it. While the rest of your team is streaming tight ends week in […]

Dynasty Wide Receivers - Football Rankings Analysis

Wide receivers have been prioritized by dynasty owners in recent years, as the movement toward running-back-by-committee and relatively short shelf-life of running backs has made them a more volatile commodity. Receivers can be productive well into their 30s and tend to be more consistent. After 2017, we may be seeing a shift back toward the […]

Way Too Early 2018 Running Back Depth Chart Projections

It may be February, but the fantasy football minds at RotoBaller are still hard at work and bringing you research for the 2018 NFL season. Preparation is key to any fantasy owner's continued success, so taking a preemptive look at how the running back depth charts will shape up come September can be extremely helpful. With […]

Dynasty Running Backs - Football Rankings Analysis

In dynasty leagues, running backs are always the most difficult position to gauge. They can be a great short-term investment, but can be a mind boggling issue when looking at their long-term value. The running back position is the most volatile due to injury and career length. Some of the best fantasy seasons from running […]

Lions Expected to Retain Eric Ebron

The Detroit Lions are expected to bring back tight end Eric Ebron next season. Ebron's $8.25 million salary is guaranteed on the first day of the new season. The tight end had a disappointing season last year, catching 53 passes for 574 yards and four touchdowns. He is expected to go into the season as […]

Lions Could Make A Run At Dion Lewis

The Detroit Lions could make a run at New England Patriots impending free-agent running back Dion Lewis. Lewis is set to be a free agent and may be asking for more than the Patriots typically give their running backs. New Detroit head coach Matt Patricia is obviously familiar with Lewis, so he could enter the […]

Dynasty Quarterbacks - Football Rankings Analysis

When looking at the quarterback position for dynasty leagues, just as the other positions, fantasy owners need to think about the construction of their roster. Are they in win-now mode and can saddle up with a veteran like Tom Brady or Drew Brees, or is the team building towards becoming a contender so it can […]

Biggest Breakouts of 2017 - Tight End

After spending the entirety of early January rating the hot or not's for fantasy football, I settled in to enjoy playoff football. Between basically living between postseason college and pro football, as well as some real-life stuff that got in the way of my regular writing schedule, I enjoyed the most uneven playoff schedule in […]

Biggest Risers and Fallers - Tight Ends

So far we've looked at the biggest risers and fallers at the quarterback , running back and wide receiver positions. This time we're looking at tight ends who improved their stock or saw it plummet. Tight end isn't the most glamorous position, especially in terms of fantasy numbers, but it's an essential part of the game nonetheless. If you […]

Biggest Risers and Fallers of 2017 - Running Backs

We've already looked at the biggest risers and fallers at the quarterback position. This time we examine the most volatile of positions, running back. As is usually the case, the running back position produced plenty of surprises both good and bad. Rookies played a huge role in 2017, as expected, but a few NFL veterans surprised us as […]

Biggest Surprises of 2017 - Wide Receivers

The top players at the wide receiver position this year included some names that no one ever would have even came close to guessing. Antonio Brown as the number one WR in PPR leagues isn’t something that is too surprising for anyone, but some of the other names on this list were far from locks […]

Biggest Risers and Fallers of 2017 - Wide Receivers

So far we've looked at the biggest risers and fallers at both the quarterback and running back positions. This time we're looking at wide receivers who improved their stock or saw it plummet. Wide receiver scoring was down as a whole this season, which meant more fallers than usual. At the same time, some veteran […]

Jim Bob Cooter Expected to Stay on in Detroit

It appears that new Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia is already making personnel changes. While not technically hired on yet, as he cannot be tendered a contract until the Patriots season is over, he has already met with current staff members and informed them they will not be retained next season. Most of those […]

Lions Part Ways With Brian Callahan

The Detroit Lions are parting ways with quarterbacks coach Brian Callahan. This comes as a surprise, as he is very well-regarded among coaches. He should garner a lot of attention on the open coaching market. While there is no formal announcement, this likely means that new head coach Matt Patricia has coaches in mind that […]

Biggest Risers and Fallers of 2017 - Quarterbacks

The quarterback position saw plenty of volatility in 2017, as 58 different quarterbacks started at least one game. And that's just for the Cleveland Browns... We saw a rookie sensation, some second-year ascents, and the possible beginning of the end for some established veterans. Then there was Old Faithful Tom Brady defying the odds yet again. […]

#TrendingNow Dynasty Risers and Fallers - 2017 Season Review

I hope you have taken a week or two to relax and admire the work of your 2017 season. You only have a short window though, because as a dynasty fantasy owner, there is no offseason. It’s time to start planning what move will come next, whether it be a draft, free agency or trade. […]

Matt Patricia Expected to be Lions Next Head Coach

Current New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia is expected to be the next head coach of the Detroit Lions. Patricia has been a target for the Lions ever since they announced that Jim Caldwell would not return. While this is not finalized, it sounds as if Patricia will be reunited with former Patriots and […]

Under-the-Radar Booms/Busts: Divisional Playoff Round

Some football fans and experts label the Divisional Playoff round the best weekend of NFL football of the year, and it might be the best weekend for playoff fantasy football as well. Many of fantasy football’s top performers in 2017 will be on the field this weekend. But while Tom Brady, Antonio Brown, Le’Veon Bell, […]

Divisional Round Matchups - Fantasy Football Starts and Sits

While the fantasy season is over for most leagues, there's still plenty to play for. Whether you are in a playoff league or are just trying to win the milly maker on DraftKings, we've got you covered with the best and worst matchups. This week's matchup analysis will help answer all your start/sit lineup questions […]

Eight Lineup Busts and Avoids for the Divisional Round

The second round of the playoffs is here, which means that this is the final week in which we'll have four games going. Below is a potential bust for each team this weekend. Because there are so few teams in play, these players aren't necessarily potential busts in the same sense that they would have been […]

2017 RotoBaller Fantasy Football Awards

Welcome to the official 2017 Fantasy Football Awards Show, presented by RotoBaller. I'm no Michael Scott and this won't be The Dundies, but I'll do my best to entertain and educate as we honor some of the fine football players, coaches and teams who have had outstanding (for better or worse) performances in the 2017 […]

2017 Final Consistency Report - Tight Ends

I am a mixed bag of emotions because of the end of the 2017 season. I am excited for the NFL playoffs and a chance for the my hometown team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, to win their third Super Bowl in my lifetime. I am sad because the regular season is at an end and with […]

Lions Interview Winston Moss

The Detroit Lions have interviewed Green Bay Packers associate head coach Winston Moss for their vacant head coaching position. Moss has worked primarily with the linebackers in Green Bay, continuing Detroit's trend of looking for a head coach with defensive experience. So far the Lions have interviewed both offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter and defensive […]

2017 Final Consistency Report - Running Backs

I am a mixed bag of emotions because of the end of the 2017 season. I am excited for the NFL playoffs and a chance for the my hometown team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, to win their third Super Bowl in my lifetime. I am sad because the regular season is at an end and with […]