Jameson Williams A "Man On A Mission"

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that wide receiver Jameson Williams is a "man on a mission" during offseason workouts this year. The head coach said Williams is the most improved player since the start of the spring. It's high praise for the 23-year-old former 12th overall pick in 2022 out of Ohio State. […]

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Winners From the 2024 NFL Offseason

The first two articles in this series focused on the offseason's quarterback and running-back winners. This series has focused more on quick-hitting analysis than in-depth statistical breakdowns; that trend will continue here with the receiver group. With the increasing popularity of three-receiver sets and higher passing volume in the NFL, the receiver position has a […]

2024 Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Rankings For Superflex Leagues: 30-21

Now that we’re coming off our rookie fever, it’s time to see where the newest NFL players stack up against the veterans. That’s right, we’re talking rookies and dynasty rankings. My name is Ellis Johnson and this is my sixth year writing NFL content with RotoBaller. I also contribute to FantasyPros Expert Consensus Rankings and […]

Kalif Raymond Spotted During OTAs

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (knee) was photographed participating in OTAs on Wednesday, via the team website. There hasn't been much information available regarding Raymond's status until this latest development, which suggests that he has made progress in his recovery ever since missing the NFC Championship in January. Raymond managed to carve out a […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight: Jamari Thrash

Draft capital matters for fantasy football players, but more so early in drafts with a 0.576 correlation for top-10 picks and fantasy points per game for wide receivers over the past five seasons. For context, the correlation plummets to 0.004 for picks 11-32, with a slightly better correlation (0.131) to PPR/G for Rounds 5-7 at […]

Fantasy Football Bounce-Back Candidates You Must Have in 2024 - Fantasy Football Sleepers

The term "sleeper" gets thrown around a lot these days in fantasy circles. Aside from being a popular fantasy gaming app, a sleeper in fantasy football is a player currently undervalued at their draft price -- particularly with the expectation they will vastly outplay their ADP. While these targets are typically a late-round choice, sleepers […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Tight Ends You Must Have in 2024

With the draft and schedule release behind us, it’s time to try and pick out some potential sleepers and stashes we may be looking to add to our fantasy rosters this year. One position that historically underwhelms from a fantasy perspective during rookie campaigns is tight end. But, we saw Detroit rookie Sam LaPorta make […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Price Check - Kendre Miller (2024)

The New Orleans Saints offense was supposed to take a step forward in 2023 with Derek Carr under center...until it didn't. Carr was essentially the same quarterback he's always been. It was the running game that held everybody back. The Saints averaged the second-fewest yards per carry (3.6) across the league, tallied just four carries […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight: Audric Estimé

We've heard the phrase running backs don't matter before. That's evident in the real-life NFL Draft, with only 12 running backs going in the first round since 2014. That list includes Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Josh Jacobs, Melvin Gordon, Todd Gurley, Saquon Barkley, Sony Michel, Leonard Fournette, Christian McCaffrey, Ezekiel Elliott, Najee Harris, Bijan Robinson, and Jahmyr […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Buys and Sells - Post NFL Draft Edition

When it comes to dynasty fantasy football leagues, one of the most intriguing aspects is the fluctuations in player value in the aftermath of the NFL Draft. Players once thought of as placeholders quickly rise draft boards, while stars who seemed secure become losers in an instant. Dynasty rankings were turned upside down following the […]

Projecting All 32 Starting Running Backs In Week 1 - 2024 NFL Outlook

The running back position has been devalued over the last few seasons. Some of the best players in the position experienced getting franchise tag offers or lack of contract extension agreements even after a fantastic season. But regardless of where their market is going, these athletes from the backfield are an integral part of an […]

Patrick Mahomes vs. Lamar Jackson - Who Should I Draft in 2024 Fantasy Football?

2023 marked the second time since 2017 that no offense averaged more than 29 points per game in the NFL. Scoring was down again for a second consecutive season league-wide, and no offense was safe from the regression -- not even Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Widely considered a consensus top-three fantasy quarterback […]

Trey McBride vs. Dalton Kincaid – Who Should I Draft In 2024 Fantasy Football?

Fantasy football players know that the tight end position is one of the most unpredictable in the game. Travis Kelce has been the clear-cut TE1 for years. However, he had a down 2023 season, leading many to name someone else as the TE1 in their 2024 rankings. While many have Sam LaPorta as the top […]

2024 NFL Outlook - Must-Watch Week 1 Matchups

As we eagerly count down the days to the 2024 NFL season's opening game, just 112 days away, the rest of the offseason will seem to fly by. The anticipation builds as we look forward to the exciting matchups and thrilling moments the new season will bring. Offseason workouts will transition into mandatory minicamps and […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft For Non-Superflex Leagues

Traditionally, quarterbacks are devalued in non-Superflex fantasy football formats. However, we saw a major change in that philosophy last year. After decades of agreement between analysts and fans alike, the consensus in 2023 became skewed. Suddenly, drafting players like Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen in the first 15 picks of a non-Superflex draft wasn’t just […]

Fantasy Football Underpriced Veterans You Must Have in 2024

Fantasy football has never been more popular, so fantasy drafts are taking place all offseason long. One of the benefits of drafting at this point in the offseason is getting early discounts on potential sleepers or underpriced veterans. Whether a player is coming off a down season or faces uncertainty in 2024, there are plenty […]

Lions Add Tight End Depth, Sign Sean McKeon

The Detroit Lions signed veteran free-agent tight end Sean McKeon on Thursday, according to NFL.com. McKeon spent the last four years with the Dallas Cowboys after being undrafted out of Michigan. He appeared in 45 games over the last three seasons, collecting six receptions for 38 yards and one touchdown. Needless to say, the 26-year-old […]

Fantasy Football Backup Running Backs To Draft In 2024

Gone are the days of the workhorse running back. Unless your name is Christian McCaffrey or Derrick Henry, then odds are you have a backfield running mate who sees significant touches. In fantasy football, the running back position is diluted due to running back committees. As such, many teams have multiple backs that provide fantasy […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Could Have Bigger Role In 2024

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes said this week on The Rich Eisen Show that second-year running back Jahmyr Gibbs could have an even bigger role in 2024. "I definitely would expect him to see more of a load, but David Montgomery will still be here too," Holmes said. "Dan and I love that 1-2 […]

Bryce Young - 2024 Dynasty Fantasy Football Sleepers and Values

2023 Positional Finish: QB23 (10.4 FPPG) KeepTradeCut Dynasty Ranking: QB20 Dynasty Analysis: 2023 was a complete disaster for Bryce Young. As bad as things were, there’s reason for optimism in 2024. New Panthers head coach Dave Canales has a strong track record with quarterbacks. In 2022, Canales was the quarterbacks coach for the Seattle Seahawks. He worked […]

Fantasy Football Rookies With Top-12 Positional Upside In 2024

The 2024 NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror. While everyone is focused on their dynasty rookie drafts, it’s never too early to look ahead to redraft season. There were six players to end their rookie season as a top-12 guy at their position in half-point PPR scoring last season – C.J. Stroud, Bijan Robinson, […]

Brock Bowers, Ben Sinnott, Ja'Tavion Sanders - Rookie Tight End Fantasy Football Outlooks

The 2024 NFL Draft saw a dominance of offensive players, with six quarterbacks getting selected within the first 12 picks in the first round. Brock Bowers was the only tight end who got drafted in the first round, but multiple teams were able to acquire some talented prospects in the latter rounds of the draft.  […]

Top Dynasty Fantasy Football Sleepers Heading Into 2024

Fantasy football sleepers emerge every year no matter how deep of a league you play in. They can provide tremendous value. Especially to dynasty managers considering the quality of options often available on the waiver wire. If you correctly identify just one or two sleepers, they can help plug holes in your lineup and keep […]

Is Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, or Romeo Doubs The WR1 for the Packers?

The Green Bay Packers had the youngest receiving corps in the NFL in 2023 and they might have the youngest again in 2024. While the Packers receivers and quarterback Jordan Love got off to a rocky start at the beginning of last season, they eventually got on the same page and ended the year as […]

Jared Goff Agrees To Four-Year, $212 Million Extension

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff agreed to a four-year, $212 million contract extension that includes $170 million guaranteed, according to NFL insider Ari Meirov. Lions general manager Brad Holmes said the two sides were working on an extension last week, and they evidently worked quickly and got the deal done. The 2016 No. 1 overall […]

Lions Sign Parker Hesse On Monday

The Detroit Lions signed free-agent tight end Parker Hesse to an undisclosed deal on Monday. Hesse entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of Iowa in 2021 with the Atlanta Falcons. He has spent all three of his seasons in the NFL with the Falcons and has totaled 14 receptions on 17 targets […]

2024 NFL Outlook - Projecting All 32 Starting Quarterbacks in Week 1

Getting the quarterback position right solves several problems for an NFL team. It gives the offense better chances at scoring points, possibly leading to more victories. Likewise, the defense will feel less pressure protecting a lead than coming from behind. However, much can happen in the months leading to the 2024 NFL season. Training camp […]

Kaden Davis Heading To Lions

The Detroit Lions have signed wide receiver Kaden Davis to a one-year deal on Sunday. The 25-year-old was waived by the Arizona Cardinals in April. Davis spent most of the season with Arizona but was only active for one game. He attended the Lions rookie camp and impressed the team enough to earn a contract. […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight: Troy Franklin

Mock draft pundits don’t tell us which players are good. The league will do that for us. Oregon’s Troy Franklin was the poster child for that in the 2024 NFL Draft. Predicted by many to be a late first or early second-round pick, Franklin did not hear his name called on Day 1. Day 2 […]

Is Travis Kelce or Sam LaPorta the TE1 in 2024 Fantasy Football?

The biggest question fantasy managers had to answer last season was how high is too high to select a tight end. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was the clear TE1 in fantasy heading into the 2023 season and was often drafted in the first round of fantasy drafts. However, Kelce did not finish as the TE1 last season, thanks […]