Each Team's Best Pick From the 2023 NFL Draft

The NFL world can’t wait for the start of the 2024 NFL Draft. This year’s draft class has several elite prospects, including multiple top-tier quarterbacks and wide receivers. However, what about last year’s draft class? How did they perform as rookies? Let’s look back at the best pick made by every team in the 2023 […]

Taylor Decker Had Offseason Surgery

Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker (ankle, foot) said on Tuesday that he underwent surgery on his ankle and foot this offseason. The surgery was related to an injury that he's been dealing with since college. Decker said he feels great walking around now. He'll be limited this spring but should be fine for the […]

Re-Drafting The 2017 NFL Draft: Entire First Round Do-Over

With just over a week until the start of the NFL Draft, the buzz has become palpable. It's a time when football fans look to the future, pining over incoming rookies and crossing their fingers in hopes that their team will select its next cornerstone piece. While first-round picks are prized possessions, let us not […]

Early 2024 Best Ball - Overvalued and Undervalued Tight Ends

For some, fantasy football is a year-round event. The best way to get in the action early is through best ball drafts to draft real teams against real competitors for real money. Not only can you prove that the evaluations made well before the preseason were better than most others, but it’s also a great […]

Early Look at Rookie RB Class - 2024 NFL Draft

Ah, the 2024 NFL Draft's running back class -- a group that's been flying under the radar faster than a stealth jet during a new moon. But here's the thing: while they might not have the marquee buzz of past classes, there's a goldmine of talent ready to explode onto the NFL scene. Take Trey […]

Jared Goff Expected To Receive Big Money

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, speaking on Sunday morning's episode of SportsCenter, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is expected to receive a contract extension worth $45-50 million per year. The veteran signal-caller has been open about his fondness for Detroit. It appears the franchise is also pleased with his performance, considering the Lions made it […]

Rams Clash - Puka Nacua vs. Cooper Kupp For 2024 Fantasy Football

Everyone loves an underdog story. Puka Nacua is following in Cooper Kupp's footsteps as the darling of the fantasy football world. Kupp entered the league as a below-average athlete from a school, Eastern Washington, with four players on NFL rosters (Kendrick Bourne, Samson Ebukam, & Nsimba Webster). His draft capital, 69th overall, reflected his backstory. […]

Sam LaPorta vs. Travis Kelce: Who Should Be The TE1 In 2024 Fantasy Football?

Football never sleeps at RotoBaller! We're already digging into what the fantasy football landscape will look like in 2024. RotoBaller's David Rispoli breaks down the Tight End positional outlook for the year ahead. Who should be the TE1 in 2024? Rising star Sam LaPorta or future Hall-of-Famer Travis Kelce? Win MORE in 2024 with RotoBaller! […]

2024 NFL Draft Predictions: Who Will Be The First Running Back Selected?

The 2024 NFL Draft is less than two weeks away. While everyone wants to talk about the quarterback class, the draft is bigger than one position. Last year, there were two first-round running backs, as Bijan Robinson was the eighth overall pick, and Jahmyr Gibbs was the 12th overall selection. Unfortunately, there isn’t an elite […]

Coach Knows Ball: Marvin Harrison Jr. 2024 NFL Draft Film Breakdown of Ohio State WR

Welcome to Coach Knows Ball, an NFL Draft series analyzing the top prospects in the 2024 class. I'm a college football coach with nine years of NCAA experience and have been scouting NFL Draft prospects for over 15 years. This series will give a deep dive into the film of some of the top players […]

2024 NFL Draft Ray Davis Film Breakdown - Coach Knows Ball

Welcome to Coach Knows Ball, an NFL Draft series analyzing the top prospects in the 2024 class. I'm a college football coach with nine years of NCAA experience and have been scouting NFL Draft prospects for over 15 years. This series will give a deep dive into the film of some of the top players […]

Early Look at the 2025 NFL Free-Agent Class – Top-10 Free Agents for Next Offseason

The 2024 NFL free-agency class had several talented running backs. It also included multiple big-name defensive linemen like Chris Jones and Christian Wilkins. However, the 2025 free-agency class could be even better. Several franchise-tag players from this offseason could hit the open market next year, including Josh Allen, Tee Higgins, and Antoine Winfield Jr. However, […]

2024 NFL Draft Prospect Comparison: Blake Corum vs. Jonathon Brooks

The 2024 NFL Draft is less than three weeks away. Last year, Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs were top-15 draft picks despite many in the NFL devaluing the running back position. Unfortunately, this year’s running back draft class lacks a superstar prospect. Yet, there are several talented prospects in this draft class. Two of the […]

Early Division Standings Predictions for 2024 - NFL Power Rankings

We are now less than three weeks away from the 2024 NFL Draft. Teams are currently working around the clock to finalize their draft boards. It’s just one of the ways teams are trying to improve their rosters. The beauty of the NFL? There’s always parity. Surprise teams emerge and teams once thought of as […]

Best Fantasy Football Landing Spots for Top Rookie TEs - 2024 NFL Draft

It was just one year ago that a deep tight end class was entering the 2023 NFL Draft. Dalton Kincaid was a first-round pick to the Buffalo Bills, while Sam LaPorta, Michael Mayer, Luke Musgrave, Luke Schoonmaker, and Brenton Strange all went in the second round. Even Tucker Kraft -- who had a respectable rookie […]

Nine Players Who Could Sign Massive Contract Extensions This Offseason - NFL Contracts Outlook

The 2024 NFL free-agency extravaganza has been exciting to monitor this offseason, and there has been no shortage of high-dollar contracts handed out to the likes of Kirk Cousins and Calvin Ridley. However, every time a massive contract is signed, you can expect more to follow. When players like Cousins or Ridley get more money […]

Dynasty Primer No. 1: How to Value Fantasy Football Dynasty Draft Picks

This offseason, I convinced the powers that be at RotoBaller to approve a "Dynasty Primer" article series. Through these articles, I hope to address some big issues in fantasy football dynasty that go unanswered or underaddressed far too often. The biggest among these issues is how to properly value dynasty draft picks, which we will […]

Lions Re-Sign Kindle Vildor

The Detroit Lions re-signed cornerback Kindle Vildor to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday. Vildor will return to Detroit after spending the 2023 season with the Lions and Tennessee Titans. In just seven games (two starts) between the two teams, he had 11 tackles (10 solo) and a forced fumble. Vildor also spent time with […]

Lions Match Offer For Brock Wright

The Detroit Lions decided to match the three-year, $12 million offer that the San Francisco 49ers gave restricted free-agent tight end Brock Wright, according to a source. The Niners tried to pry Wright away from the Lions, but Detroit wasn't having it and will retain the 25-year-old as a backup to up-and-coming pass-catching tight end […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Trade Targets - Before the NFL Draft (2024)

Dynasty fantasy football managers are researching more dynasty trade targets as the NFL Draft approaches. Making moves now can benefit managers as they stay ahead of other teams in their league. Looking at your roster construction and acknowledging those areas of need is something dynasty managers should be doing now. You may not want to […]

How Many Quarterbacks Will Be Selected In Round 1? 2024 NFL Draft Outlook

The 2024 NFL Draft is less than a month away. There will be 257 players selected in this year’s draft. Every year, the NFL Draft community debates how many quarterbacks will get drafted in the first round. Last year, there were three quarterbacks to come off the board in the first four picks – Bryce […]

Next Gen Stats Review: 2023 Quarterbacks and Passing Advanced Stats

We're wrapping up the Next Gen Stats review with quarterbacks after covering running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends. As someone who dives into advanced metrics often, Next Gen Stats is a free resource to look at common and slightly different stats. We often use adjusted yards per attempt, air yards, and on-target percentages for quarterbacks However, Next Gen […]

Early Fantasy Football Running Back Sleepers for Best Ball Drafts (2024)

So what's a "sleeper" anyway? In its purest form, it's a player that's being "slept" on. They are players who should be valued more highly by the fantasy football community for one reason or another. No, De'Von Achane is not a sleeper, stop kidding yourself. But maybe Raheem Mostert is? Maybe, maybe not, considering the […]

2024 NFL Mock Draft - Rounds 2 and 3 Predictions (Post-Free Agency Update)

It's hard to believe we are now just three-plus weeks out from the 2024 NFL Draft. Warm weather and summer will be here before we know it! Free Agency's initial frenzy has settled down, sketching a clearer picture of what our beloved 32 squads are shaping up to be. If you're looking for Round 1 […]

2024 Fantasy Football Best Ball Strategy: Late-Round Sleepers, Targets, and Values

Fantasy football has become a year-round game, with dynasty leagues being more popular than ever. However, best ball leagues are the fastest-growing form of fantasy football. Several platforms have added best ball leagues over the past few years. Yet, Underdog Fantasy remains my favorite. Most of their drafts are 12 teams and 20 rounds. Let’s […]

Early Look at Tight Ends in 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts

It is never too early to start looking at players for your upcoming fantasy football drafts. The NFL Draft will be here in no time, but we do have to wait a while for the 105th season of the NFL to start. Exploring the tight end landscape now can hold you over until it is […]

Early Look at the 2024 TE Rookie Class for Fantasy Football Dynasty Leagues

Tight ends are now more important than ever in today's NFL. Decades ago, TEs were just another extra body on the offensive line who sometimes contributed to the passing game. But with the rise of some legendary TEs like Tony Gonzalez, Rob Gronkowski, and Travis Kelce, the position has become integral to NFL offenses. Naturally, […]

Brock Wright Signs Offer Sheet With 49ers

Detroit Lions restricted free-agent tight end Brock Wright has signed an offer sheet from the San Francisco 49ers, according to sources. The Lions now have five days to match San Fran's offer for Wright after extending the 25-year-old a one-year, $2.98 million contract tender before the start of free agency. If Detroit chooses not to […]

Will the Lions Extend Jared Goff's Contract This Offseason? 2024 NFL Outlook

Jared Goff's career in Los Angeles didn't take off like many expected after his appearance in Super Bowl LIII, and he was traded to the Lions for Matthew Stafford. Goff's first season in the Motor City was terrible, but he has completely turned things around over the last two seasons. In 2022, he almost led […]

Nate Sudfeld Returning To Lions

The Detroit Lions have re-signed quarterback Nate Sudfeld on Wednesday. The 30-year-old served as the backup to Jared Goff during the 2022 season. He was slated to compete with Teddy Bridgewater, but he has retired this offseason. That being said, Sudfeld figures to compete with Hendon Hooker for the backup job in Detroit next season. […]