Travis Etienne Done for 2021 - Fantasy Impact

Jaguars' first-round rookie RB Travis Etienne suffered a serious mid-foot Lisfranc injury during the teams’ preseason Week 2 game vs. the Saints. In a subsequent move, Jacksonville has placed Etienne on injured reserve, officially ending his 2021 season. Although Etienne has yet to take a snap in a regular season game for the Jaguars, his absence […]

Darnell Mooney - 2021 Fantasy Sleeper

Training camp activities are continuing for all 32 teams and we have reached the onset of preseason matchups. This has incentivized fantasy managers to increase their draft preparation and roster construction, with the goal of capturing their leagues. The team at RotoBaller is fully aware of your efforts to maximize the scoring potential for each […]

Must-Have Players for Superflex Leagues

Draft season is in full swing and Week 1 of the NFL season keeps inching closer. At RotoBaller, we continue to provide you with all the information you need to make informed decisions, including breakdowns of the players who are at the top of our draft lists. I'm going through various positions and league types […]

Path to TE1: T.J. Hockenson

Just two years ago, the Lions used the eighth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft to select Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson. In 2021, we're talking about Hockenson potentially taking that next step into the elite tier of tight ends. It might be hard to supplant Travis Kelce, Darren Waller, or George Kittle at […]

Gardner Minshew II Traded To The Eagles

The Jacksonville Jaguars traded quarterback Gardner Minshew II to the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2022 conditional sixth-round draft pick. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the sixth-round pick could be a fifth-rounder if Minshew plays in 50% of the plays in three games in 2021. The 25-year-old was competing with C.J. Beathard for the Jaguars […]

Running Back Best-Ball Rankings Analysis (Part 2)

Many of you who participate in best-ball leagues are planning to continue your involvement until the end of peak draft season. That is why the NFL team at RotoBaller will provide the resources you need to prepare for every remaining draft in this popular format. We will also deliver breakdowns of the latest tiered rankings following every […]

My Guys: Using ADP to Find Draft Values

Fantasy football leagues are not won in the draft alone, but having a strong draft makes winning the league that much easier. Part of having a great draft is finding players that simply have an ADP lower than they should. But, if you read my strategy article, you know I prioritize upside and not just […]

Quarterback Draft Rankings and Analysis

Starting several years ago, the late-round QB strategy quickly caught on, becoming a staple of most fantasy managers’ drafts. In 2021, though late-round QB is still viable, fantasy managers may want to start looking in a different direction. With a plethora of young, mobile quarterbacks joining the reliable veterans, quarterback projects to be exceptionally top-heavy […]

IDP One-Man Mock Draft for Fantasy Football

Whether you're an analyst or a casual fan, nearly everyone in fantasy football has what we call a "home league." These are the types of leagues where you gather with your oldest and closest friends to drink beer, make fun of each other’s anatomy, and eventually draft a fantasy team that you won’t recognize once […]

Marvin Jones Jr. Expected To Play In Week 1

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (shoulder) is expected to play in the regular-season opener against the Houston Texans. The 31-year-old sustained an AC sprain Monday's 23-21 preseason loss to the New Orleans. "He should be ready for the September 12 regular-season opener at Houston," per head coach Urban Meyer. Jones hauled in 76 […]

ADP Showdown - Brandon Aiyuk vs. Tee Higgins

Brandon Aiyuk and Tee Higgins are both second-year wide receivers who are coming off solid rookie campaigns. While both of these guys are ascending players, should you draft them this season at their current average draft position (ADP)? If so, which player has the better outlook? Per NFFC data pulled from 12-team leagues, Higgins currently […]

ADP Showdown - Kyle Pitts vs Noah Fant

Shh. Listen. The wind laps against the rusted-out husk of a windmill. In the distance, you think you hear footsteps, but it can't be. You're alone here. There is no one left. This is the barren, post-apocalyptic wasteland that is Tight End World, where barely anyone has survived. Travis Kelce hides in a bunker. George […]

Gardner Minshew II, C.J. Beathard Still Competing For No. 2 QB Job

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterbacks Gardner Minshew II and C.J. Beathard are still in close competition for the backup quarterback position behind Trevor Lawrence. Per SI's John Shipley, Minshew has outperformed Beathard consistently in practice, while Beathard has been superior in preseason action. The Jaguars final preseason game on Sunday against the Cowboys could go a long […]

40 Stats To Know Before Your Fantasy Football Draft

As you cram in preparation for your final fantasy football drafts, you'll come across various statistics related to player performance. Some may lend great insight while others may be altogether meaningless. In an effort to help RotoBaller readers, I have culled 40 of the most important stats you need to know before you draft. When […]

The King's Bold Predictions - 2021 Fantasy Football

The best fantasy football analysts are right over 50 percent of the time according to some studies I have seen. RotoBaller’s Nick Mariano, though, an annual top ranker, should be an exception. But we do our best to help give you an advantage over the opposition. We are dedicated at RotoBaller to help you win, […]

Marvin Jones Jr. Dealing With AC Joint Sprain

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. suffered an AC joint sprain in Monday's preseason contest against the Saints. The injury is considered to be minor at this point in time. Per Big Cat Country's Demetrius Harvey, Jones "will be questionable for the game against Dallas. Should be fine for the opener." Jones has already […]

James Robinson To Be "Certified Centerpiece Of Offense"

Jacksonville Jaguars second-year running back James Robinson projects for a heavy workload this season following news that Travis Etienne Jr. is out for the season due to foot surgery. Robinson handled a whopping 289 touches in his rookie season last year on his way to finishing as the RB7 in PPR formats, so he's proven […]

Trevor Lawrence Named Jaguars Week 1 Starter

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer has announced that quarterback Trevor Lawrence will be the team's starter in Week 1 against the Houston Texans. The news isn't much of a surprise, but Meyer had been sparking some drama by saying that Lawrence was battling with Gardner Minshew II for the starting quarterback spot on the […]

Mid-Round Draft Values - Quarterbacks

Once you reach the mid-to-late rounds of drafts, everyone wants to draft high-upside picks that can provide a great return on value. You can afford to take risks on a variety of different players, including prospects, forgotten veterans, players returning from injuries, or even skilled players with potential playing time concerns. It's essential to have […]

Auction Draft Strategies and Tips

It’s a hell of a thing to get caught in a legitimate auction moment that sends your whole draft on tilt, but much like the premise of “nobody wants to hear about your fantasy league,” similarly no one wants to hear about the time you messed up a strategy that was really important to you. […]

Running Back Best-Ball Rankings Analysis

Many of you are now dedicating your focus toward draft preparation and roster construction during these final weeks of the offseason. That includes anyone who is involved in the best-ball format. Multiple factors are incorporated into your preparations before you enter each draft room, which will expedite the eventual decision-making process for every selection. It […]

Jaguars Officially Place Travis Etienne Jr. On Injured Reserve

The Jacksonville Jaguars officially placed first-round running back Travis Etienne (foot) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday after it was announced that he'll need season-ending surgery on a left mid-foot sprain that he suffered in the preseason game on Monday night against the New Orleans Saints. It means the Jags can't bring him back this year, […]

Laviska Shenault Jr. Leads Team In Targets

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. led the team in targets in Monday night's preseason contest against the Saints. Shenault racked up five catches and 36 yards on seven targets in just the first half, and all of the production came with Trevor Lawrence under center. Shenault has been the star of the team's […]

Marvin Jones Jr. Racks Up 41 Receiving Yards

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. racked up four catches for 41 yards in Monday's preseason loss to the Saints. Jones played alongside Trevor Lawrence in the first half and the reported chemistry between the two was on full display. When Lawrence was under pressure he often looked Jones' way, which matches up with […]

Carlos Hyde's Stock On The Rise

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Carlos Hyde could have a bigger role this season with rookie Travis Etienne (foot) suffering an unfortunate season-ending injury. On Monday night against the Saints, Etienne was diagnosed with a significant mid-foot tear. He will be sidelined for a minimum of 12 weeks, if not the entire 2021 season, per Ian Rapoport. […]

Trevor Lawrence Throws For 113 Yards

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence went 14-for-23 with 113 yards in Monday night's preseason game against the Saints. Lawrence played the whole first half and was under pressure for much of the game, but he managed to avoid mistakes in an up and down performance. The Jaguars were missing three starting offensive linemen in […]

Travis Etienne Jr. To Have Surgery, Done For The 2021 Season

Jacksonville Jaguars first-round running back Travis Etienne (foot) will undergo surgery to fix a significant Lisfranc tear in his foot and will miss the entire 2021 season as a result, according to sources. Etienne suffered the foot injury in the preseason game against the New Orleans Saints on Monday night. This one really hurts if […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Suffers Foot Sprain, Out Indefinitely

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Travis Etienne Jr. (foot) suffered a mid-foot sprain in Monday night's preseason game against the Saints. The true severity of the injury is unknown, but Etienne is headed for more testing upon returning to Jacksonville. In the past, most players have missed between 4-8 weeks with this injury, but there […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Suffers Foot Injury Monday

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Travis Etienne (foot) suffered a foot injury in the preseason game against the New Orleans Saints on Monday night, and he's questionable to return to the contest. The good news is that the first-rounder was able to walk after he left the game, but fantasy managers will need to check back […]

Using ADP to Find Overvalued Players

Is there a worse feeling in the world than drafting a fantasy football bust? Ok, yes, there is, but it definitely ranks highly up there as one of the worst. And that is because it doesn’t just happen all at once, especially if it is an early-round player. After a couple of weeks, you try […]