C.J. Beathard Looks Like The QB2 For Jacksonville
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback C.J. Beathard went 8-for-10 for 134 yards, a touchdown, and a near-perfect passer rating of 152.1 in Saturday's 31-18 preseason win over the Miami Dolphins. The vet came into camp with a leg up on rookie Nathan Rourke for the QB2 spot behind Trevor Lawrence, but the latter has been applying some pressure with his play […]
Trevor Lawrence Throws For 92 yards In Jaguars Preseason Victory
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence completed 8-of-10 passes for 92 yards in the 31-18 victory over the Miami Dolphins. The former No. 1 overall pick played the first two series and looked sharp, especially when targeting Calvin Ridley, who he hooked up with three times for 50 yards. Lawrence led two sustained drives of at least 78 yards, […]
Travis Etienne Jr. Finds The End Zone In Preseason Finale
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. rushed eight times for 39 yards and one touchdown in Saturday's 31-18 preseason win over the Miami Dolphins. After sitting out last week with the rest of the first unit, the third-year back played the first two series and got a plethora of opportunities. It's worth noting that rookie Tank Bigsby also […]
Calvin Ridley Notches 50 Yards In Preseason Finale
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley caught three balls for 50 yards on three targets in Saturday's 31-18 preseason win over the Miami Dolphins. It was a very promising second game back for the 28-year-old, who sat out the Jaguars' previous contest. Ridley showed great chemistry with quarterback Trevor Lawrence, especially on a beautiful back shoulder […]
AFC Fantasy Football Draft Outlooks - Players to Target, Avoid Including Diontae Johnson, Lamar Jackson, James Cook, more
The 2023 NFL regular season is almost here. August is arguably the best time of the year for fantasy football players, as there is never more information out there than this month. However, the mountains of information can be overwhelming, especially for fantasy players with dozens of drafts to complete between now and opening night. […]
3 Overvalued Quarterbacks - Potential Fantasy Football Bust Candidates
Draft season is in full swing, which means it's time for fantasy football gamers to determine the players they are targeting as well as those they are avoiding at cost. The key here is cost, as many players will be relevant fantasy assets, but not all will return value given their current ADP. In traditional […]
NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 3 Daily Fantasy Football (8/26/2023)
We've reached the final weekend of the preseason, and as customary, the second half of these games should particularly feature plenty of job battles playing out. Consequently, I'll look to focus on some players that should clearly be in line for extended looks in these preseason finales based on their positions in the pecking order […]
12 Best Ball Wide Receiver Sleepers - Fantasy Football Draft Targets Include Zay Flowers, Jordan Addison, Jahan Dotson, more
With the start of the 2023 NFL season just weeks away now, it is time to get your best ball drafts in if you haven’t already done so. Each year, there are wide receivers in best ball drafts that are not taken very highly but end up changing the entire trajectory of teams. In 2022, […]
Calvin Ridley Standing Out At Training Camp
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley looks explosive and has another gear compared to the rest of the team's other talented receivers. It's reasonable to expect some type of adjustment to regular season game speed due to the fact that he hasn't played in nearly two years and is learning a new offense, but Ridley […]
The King's Latest Rankings: Fantasy Football Draft Analysis for Jahmyr Gibbs, Joe Mixon, Michael Pittman, Garrett Wilson, more
By this point of the fantasy football preseason, it’s an ideal time to issue my latest significant player fantasy football rankings update. I have completed 17 drafts in all types of formats, real and mocks, and have been keeping up diligently on all player news and published reports while watching a lot of preseason action. […]
Tank Bigsby Has An Expanded Role, Should I Draft Bigsby For Fantasy Football?
Ever since Tank Bigsby was drafted with the 25th pick in the third round by the Jacksonville Jaguars, questions have emerged about his role in this emerging offense. At Auburn in 2022, Bigsby was a do-it-all back with 179 rush attempts, 30 receptions, and 10 total touchdowns. In Jacksonville, however, he faces tough competition with […]
Should I Draft Sam Howell? Fantasy Football Outlook
Do you hear that? That's the palpable buzz coming out of our nation's capital that the Washington Commanders may have a franchise quarterback for the first time since Kirk Cousins left for Minnesota following the 2017 season. And yes, it's probably an overreaction. We've only seen two preseason games (plus one regular season start in […]
Five "Sleepers" Who Will Stay Asleep for 2023 Fantasy Football
Not every fantasy football sleeper ends up being a breakout player. Sometimes, fantasy analysts will tout a player and then we'll just be wrong. For example, last year there were plenty of people who thought Chiefs rookie wide receiver Skyy Moore was a strong sleeper pick, but Moore wound up with just 22 catches for […]
Jaguars To Play Starters In Preseason Finale
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson plans to play the team's starters for the entire first half in this week's preseason finale against the Miami Dolphins on Saturday. "So, they'll get that opportunity this week and I'll monitor it, I'll be on top of that too. So, if I need to pull them out, I'll […]
Running Back Rankings #16-30 for Fantasy Football Drafts - Dalvin Cook, Rachaad White, J.K. Dobbins, Kenneth Walker, more
Who would you start, bench, and cut out of this list: Rachaad White, Dameon Pierce, and Javonte Williams? There are so many factors around all of those backs, that for me, that's a really tough question. Obviously, you will see my response in this article, but feel free to reach out on Twitter with your […]
RotoBaller Staff PPR Mock Draft Review - Each Team's Best Picks, Strengths and Weaknesses
Draft season is officially upon us. If you haven't yet drafted, a mock draft is one of the most informative and enjoyable ways to familiarize yourself with player rankings and average draft positions. Some of the RotoBaller staff got together to complete another mock draft and see which players are rising, and which are falling. […]
Brenton Strange Leads Jaguars With Four Targets In Win Over Lions
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie tight end Brenton Strange had three catches for 23 yards in Saturday's 25-7 preseason win over the Detroit Lions. The Penn State product led the team in targets with four and showed improvement after only logging two receptions for eight yards against Dallas in the first preseason outing. Evan Engram is the unquestioned TE1 after signing […]
Nathan Rourke Efficient In Preseason Win Over Detroit
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nathan Rourke went 10-for-12 for 121 yards and added 14 rushing yards in Saturday's 25-7 preseason victory over the Detroit Lions. With all offensive starters resting, C.J. Beathard started the ballgame, but Rourke again outshined the veteran quarterback with timely throws and on-target passes. Both players each saw a half-of-game action, with Rourke leading two touchdown […]
Elijah Cooks Leads Team In Receiving For Second Straight Game
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver Elijah Cooks led the team in receiving with two receptions for 69 yards in Saturday's 25-7 preseason win over the Detroit Lions. It was another solid effort from the San Jose State product, who now has four catches for 111 yards through two preseason games. The room of pass-catchers is quite crowded […]
D'Ernest Johnson Scores Two Touchdowns In Victory Against Lions
Jacksonville Jaguars running back D'Ernest Johnson rushed six times for 36 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday's 25-7 preseason win over the Detroit Lions. He added two receptions for seven yards. Rookie camp star Tank Bigsby started over Johnson and got most of the work, with seven more carries and an additional 34 yards. Johnson was the […]
Tank Bigsby's Role Could Expand As Season Progresses
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby has been impressive during training camp and preseason action. The former Auburn Tiger has 122 yards on 22 carries in six quarters of preseason games. However, his role in the Jacksonville offense could start out small and progress as the season moves along. "Jacksonville coach Doug Pederson said he […]
NFL Coaching Matters: AFC South Preview
After every NFL season, teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While most teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, there are always a few other teams that opt to go in a new direction with […]
King's Classic Snake Draft Recap - Fantasy Football Round-By-Round Draft Analysis
Last weekend I had the chance to visit the Fantasy Football Expo in Canton, OH for the first time as part of our RotoBaller contingent. It was an awesome experience getting to meet a lot of the writers and content creators, as well as hundreds of die-hard fantasy football fanatics. One of the highlights of […]
Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - San Francisco 49ers 2023 Outlook
The San Francisco 49ers have one of the most talented and exciting rosters in the NFL. It's not only that they put up points: they ranked No. 6 in the league in scoring last season and No. 5 in yards per game. The 49ers' dynamic playmakers make memorable plays. Their WR1 can run like a […]
Tank Bigsby Logs Another Impressive Performance
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby played well during Saturday's preseason win over the Lions. After a stellar showing against the Dallas Cowboys, the rookie had a game-high 70 yards off 13 carries in this one. Bigsby has played well throughout the preseason, totaling 22 touches for 122 yards to the tune of 5.6 YPC. […]
Quarterback Best Ball Sleepers for Fantasy Football Drafts
The 2022 fantasy season was a difficult one for several highly-drafted quarterbacks. Kyler Murray, Lamar Jackson, and Dak Prescott all missed significant portions of the year while others like Justin Fields and Tua Tagovailoa battled injuries down the stretch during the fantasy playoffs. What's become clear is the larger divide between the elite quarterbacks and […]
2023 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidate: Jahan Dotson
Many of you have been participating in Best Ball leagues throughout the draft season and will maintain your involvement in this format until the regular season is underway. Most of you are also determining your strategy as you construct rosters in redraft leagues while remaining aware that you should maintain flexibility in your decision-making based […]
NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 2 Daily Fantasy Football (8/19/2023)
We're set for a big Saturday night preseason slate that could feature some teams playing their starters for a relatively extended amount of time. As usual, trying to gauge playing time in exhibitions ahead of kickoff is a tricky endeavor, so we'll try to focus on players who have reason to be in for an […]
Wide Receiver Rankings #16-30 for Fantasy Football Drafts
Who would you start, sit, and cut from this list: Diontae Johnson, Chris Godwin, and Terry McLaurin? You'll see my answers in this article as we're back with the next portion of my wide receiver rankings. This is the third article of five that outline my top 50 wide receivers for the 2023 season. It's […]
Why You Must Draft a Top-Seven Tight End in Fantasy Football
I am not someone who enjoys telling people what to do. Except when it comes to fantasy football. When it comes to fantasy, I have no problem telling what I think they should do! For instance, I think drafters should take a receiver in round one. Because of ADP, I say you must take a running […]