2021 Standard Rankings Analysis: Wide Receiver

The NFL has become a pass-first league, and fantasy football general managers have adapted their strategies to coincide with this. There used to be a time where wide receivers were third bananas in fantasy football behind running backs and quarterbacks. That feels like when parachute pants were cool to wear, though, because receivers have become […]

Boom or Bust WR Predictions: Aiyuk, Kupp, Golladay

Wide receiver is at least the second most important position in fantasy. In certain PPR formats, it can be as crucial as running back. One simple way to increase your chances of success is to focus on pass catchers working with reliable quarterbacks while crossing off those forced to dive for ducks or mutter at […]

Draft Busts and Avoids: 2021 RotoBaller Staff Picks

With fantasy football draft season on the horizon, the RotoBaller NFL staff is ready to share their thoughts on the biggest potential busts and draft landmines for 2021 fantasy football. Some of our top analysts have summarized their thoughts on the top players to fade in drafts based on inflated ADP, playing time concerns, or […]

Best-Ball Strategy: RBs/WRs To Target After Round 10

We have reached the onset of training camps, which has intensified our anticipation for the regular season. Many of you are devoting your time during these final weeks toward the construction of rosters in every format. That is why the team at RotoBaller is providing your pathway to draft preparations by delivering non-stop updates, data-fueled analysis, and […]

Trevor Lawrence (QB, JAX) - 2021 Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~100 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~110 ANALYSIS: You can grab the number one pick of the 2021 NFL Draft as a QB2 in the double-digit rounds. He is a great quarterback to take a shot on if you wait on the position. Lawrence has a strong arm and can make all the throws […]

James Robinson (RB, JAX) - 2021 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~50 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~61 ANALYSIS: Robinson may have an industry ADP of 61, but that is dropping fast and it is as high as 90 on certain sites. He is going as an RB3 on all sites. Yes, the Jaguars used a first-round pick on Travis Etienne, but they have talked about […]

Best-Ball Strategy: QB/TE to Target After Round 10

We have nearly reached the onset of training camps, which has intensified our anticipation for the regular season. Many of you are devoting your time during these final weeks toward the construction of rosters in every format. That is why the team at RotoBaller is providing your pathway to draft preparations by delivering continual news updates, data-fueled […]

Jaguars Sign First-Rounder Travis Etienne Jr.

The Jacksonville Jaguars agreed to terms with first-round running back Travis Etienne on his four-year rookie deal on Monday, according to a source. Like fellow first-round quarterback Trevor Lawrence, Etienne (the No. 25 overall pick) will receive no offset language in his deal and a large amount of his signing bonus upfront. The Clemson product […]

Quarterback Draft Rankings and Analysis

The quarterback has become the most overlooked position in standard fantasy formats. Players have gotten smarter over the years by realizing just how deep the position is, and the days of QB runs happening in the first couple of rounds in the draft are long gone. Still, you're unlikely to be able to win a […]

Chase Upside, Not Safety to Win Fantasy Leagues

The spring of 2020 was a strange time in everyone's life. All of a sudden there were no sports, no leaving the house, and a whole lot of uncertainty for everyone. I promise I am not writing this to give you flashbacks. But, given this new and sudden free time, I dove deep into my […]

Are Rookie Running Backs Undervalued?

The fantasy football community has a short memory. In general, fantasy players overvalue what happened last year. Many articles review and analyze the relatively tiny 16-game sample that is last season and attempt to use their findings to help them project the upcoming year. Do I think we should be going back even further in […]

Trevor Lawrence Not Ready To Be Named Starting Quarterback?

Jacksonville Jaguars star rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence has been progressing well in offseason workouts, but head coach Urban Meyer doesn't believe that he's ready to be named the starter. Meyer said of Lawrence, "He's not ready yet, but he doesn't have to be ready yet.. he's probably advanced maybe a little quicker than we would've […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Expected To Be Jaguars Primary Receiving Back

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Travis Etienne Jr. was selected 25th overall in this year's NFL draft after a prolific college career at Clemson in which he displayed elite pass-catching ability out of the backfield. Etienne projects to be involved heavily in the Jaguars passing game in 2021, possibly even in a hybrid role where […]

James Robinson Should Lead Jaguars In Carries

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson was a revelation in his rookie season last year, totaling 1,414 yards from scrimmage and 10 total touchdowns. Despite his success, the new Jaguars regime, led by head coach Urban Meyer, drafted Travis Etienne in the first round and signed veteran Carlos Hyde in free agency. While Robinson will likely see […]

Gardner Minshew II The Favorite To Serve As Backup

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II's days as the team's starting quarterback likely ended when Trevor Lawrence was announced as the No. 1 overall pick in April's draft, but the fan-favorite gunslinger has reportedly had a nice offseason. SI's John Shipley noted that, compared to his competition, C.J. Beathard, Minshew "was consistently the better performer […]

Urban Meyer Looking For More From D.J. Chark Jr.

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark had a disappointing 2020 campaign following a breakout season in 2019. Though he fell short of expectations last season, Chark dealt with inconsistent QB play and still managed to put together a 53-706-5 line that was good for WR48 overall in PPR formats. Head coach Urban Meyer pointed to Chark's […]

Jaguars Building Offense Around Laviska Shenault Jr.?

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. has been one of the more hyped wide receivers in the NFL all offseason long, and the hype train isn't slowing down as training camp approaches. The talented Shenault flashed plenty of promise in his rookie campaign last season, in which he posted a 58-600-5 line while finishing […]

Marvin Jones Jr. To Be Security Blanket In Jaguars Passing Game?

Jacksonville Jaguars veteran free-agent wide receiver addition Marvin Jones Jr. projects to be a comforting option for rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence in 2021. Jones has been a very steady fantasy producer throughout his career in Cincinnati and Detroit, and it's fair to expect more of the same with Jacksonville this season. According to SI's John Shipley, […]

Chris Manhertz Standing Out

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Chris Manhertz sits atop the depth chart going into training camp despite amassing only 12 career receptions in five NFL seasons. Manhertz has been known more for his blocking than his receiving prowess to this point, but that could change in 2021. This offseason, according to SI's John Shipley, Manhertz "stood […]

Jaguars Not Expected To Extend Cam Robinson

The Jacksonville Jaguars are not expected to reach a long-term contract extension with franchise-tagged offensive tackle Cam Robinson by the deadline on Thursday, according to a source. Robinson will play the 2021 season on the $13.754 million franchise tag. Robinson played a full season for the first time in his four seasons with Jacksonville in […]

FSGA Industry Experts Draft - Central Conference: What We Learned

This month, the Fantasy Sports and Gaming Association (FSGA) kicked off the 2021 fantasy football season with their expert drafts. I teamed up with RotoBaller’s Anthony Aniano to draft against 13 other top analysts in the industry in the FSGA's Central Conference. Running a team with another person isn’t always ideal, as I have often […]

Rookie Running Backs Destined for Committees

We all want to draft the rookie running back that comes out in Year 1 and produces at a top-24 pace. Sadly, that’s just not how things go. It’s rare that you have a season like 2020 where five first-year running backs turn in RB2 or better seasons. In fact, going back to 2012, there […]

Early 2021 PPR Rankings Analysis - Tight End

The tight end position has been top-heavy for many years and it's no different in 2021. Travis Kelce and Darren Waller have led their respective teams in targets the last two seasons, while George Kittle has averaged 8.1 targets per game the last three seasons. Meanwhile, Kyle Pitts out of Florida has already been dubbed […]

Carlos Hyde Expected To Mix In On Early Downs

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Carlos Hyde, who played under Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer at Ohio State, was signed to a two-year, $6 million contract this offseason. Despite James Robinson's success last year and the arrival of first-round rookie RB Travis Etienne, Meyer wants the veteran Hyde to be a big part of the early-down […]

Phillip Dorsett II Impressive In OTA's

The Jacksonville Jaguars will be Phillip Dorsett II's fourth NFL team after the wide receiver had mixed results in Indianapolis and New England and never saw the field due to injury with Seattle. The former first-rounder has shown flashes of the talent that made him a high selection, but at this point in his career, […]

Collin Johnson Could Be A Red-Zone Weapon in 2021

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Collin Johnson, a 6' 6" 222 lb. wide receiver out of the University of Texas, projects as the fourth wide receiver for the team in 2021. In Johnson's rookie season last year he was utilized heavily in the red-zone on the rare occasions he saw the field. Johnson's elite size and […]

James O'Shaughnessy Impressing In Offseason Practices

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end James O'Shaughnessy hasn't been fantasy relevant to this point in his career, but it's worth noting that he's the top receiving threat among Jags tight ends. O'Shaughnessy's 88 career receptions are 76 more than the next closest TE on the roster, Chris Manhertz. O'Shaughnessy appears to be taking advantage of his […]

Late-Round Wide Receivers To Outperform ADP

Value. It is one of the essential ways to win a fantasy football championship. Maximizing late-round picks into productive players will be more important than ever in 2021 thanks to the COVID pandemic that is still currently gripping the world, and the fact that there will be one extra week of production for every player […]

Dynasty Tiered Rankings and Analysis - Quarterback

In dynasty leagues, hitching your wagon to the right gunslinger is crucial. Unlike the turbulence at running back and unpredictability at wide receiver or tight end, quarterbacks can be consistent point-getters for years to come without the need for turnover. The biggest question is how to weigh youth versus experience. That's what we aim to […]

IDP Rookies to Watch in 2021 (Defensive Line)

We've already looked at the top rookie linebackers and defensive backs to watch in 2021. Now, we'll finish up on the front lines where the big boys fight in the trenches to find the top tackles and edge rushers. In this space, I'll highlight some rookie IDP (individual defensive player) targets for fantasy football IDP leagues. Yes, […]