2018 Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis - Tight End (Half-PPR)
Unfortunately, tight ends as a position have been losing value in the NFL for quite a while. Gone are the days where tight ends were fantasy points machines, as teams are spreading the ball more and more and using their tight ends as blockers. However, there are still several high-performance tight ends in the league […]
2018 PPR Mock Draft Review - Rankings vs Reality
Rotoballer's first mock draft of the 2018 fantasy football season is in the books. You may think that our results would closely mirror our own early PPR rankings, but that isn't always the case. There were quite a few surprises, to say the least, as some owners threw the concept of ADP right out the […]
Jaguars Sign DeAndre Smelter
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed free-agent wide receiver DeAndre Smelter on Friday and waived/injured defensive tackle Michael Hughes in a corresponding move. Smelter was a fourth-round pick of the Niners in 2015 and has just one catch for 23 yards in two games in the NFL. He will be in a battle to make the Jags […]
2018 Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis - Wide Receivers (Half-PPR)
The last few years has seen a fall from grace for the wide receiver position in fantasy football formats. Due to the changes in offensive structures of teams (more of them spreading the ball around), the list of top wide receivers has become smaller and smaller. However, that does not mean that there are still […]
2018 Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis - Running Backs (Half-PPR)
Aside from quarterbacks, no other position has more depth than running backs. Even in half-ppr formats, workhorse and satellite backs alike can thrive on the fantasy gridiron. Because fantasy owners have been treated with a plethora of talented options at this position, you can find top talent after the first few rounds of the draft […]
Austin Seferian-Jenkins Expected To Be Big Part Of Offense
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins is expected to play a big role in the offense this year. He drew praise from the coaching staff through organized team activities and minicamp for his work ethic and approach and looked to be in sync with quarterback Blake Bortles. “He’s been awesome,” Bortles said. “From the first […]
2018 Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis - Tight Ends (PPR)
The first wave of Rotoballer's official 2018 fantasy football rankings is live! Before I dive in, I would like to extend a huge thanks to Nick Mariano, Kyle Richardson, and Pierre Camus for all their hard work and dedication. Click here to check out the rankings and get a leg up on the rest of your […]
2018 Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis - Wide Receiver (PPR)
RotoBaller's fantasy football rankings for PPR leagues are updated and live! Click here to check out the rankings and get a leg up on the rest of your leaguemates with some early research. Being part of a league with a point per reception (or "PPR") scoring format changes how fantasy owners approach the wide receiver position. […]
Leonard Fournette Looking Leaner
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette is looking leaner at mandatory minicamp this week, showing off his quickness in non-contact practice. "I feel like I play my best at what I played at in college, 223, 224 [pounds]," Fournette said after practice. "I put in my best at that weight and why not [get back […]
2018 Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis: Running Backs (PPR)
RotoBaller's PPR rankings are updated and live! Click here to check out the rankings and get a leg up on the rest of your leaguemates with some early research. Point per reception (or "PPR") scoring formats can give added value to pass-catching running backs who might not see a fantasy roster spot in standard leagues. For […]
Best-Ball Rankings Analysis - Defense
Since many of you have embraced the MFL10 format with overwhelming passion, the expert rankers at Rotoballer have assembled their Best-Ball rankings at each position. This will help you formulate a plan as you proceed through your upcoming MFL10 drafts. Our rankings also include tiers that provide you with a more detailed breakdown on which […]
Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis: Quarterbacks (June 2018)
The first wave of Rotoballer's official 2018 fantasy football rankings is finally live! Before I dive in, we need to acknowledge the hard work of expert rankers Nick Mariano, Kyle Richardson, and Pierre Camus. Click here to check out the rankings and get a leg up on the rest of your leaguemates with some early […]
The Grass Isn't Greener - Free Agents Whose Value Will Decrease
We are about three months removed from Free Agency. The NFL Draft has come and gone. The fantasy picture is starting to become clearer as we near draft season. Immediately following free agent signings, fantasy analysts all over had instant reactions, and rightfully so. Those reactions were based on the NFL landscape at the time. […]
RotoBaller Best-Ball Rankings vs ADP: Finding Values in MFL10
Best ball season is in full swing, and drafts are filling up faster and faster. With the NFL draft over, and the start of the season rapidly approaching, more people are getting the fantasy football "itch." Along with following proper roster construction, getting players at a discount is one of the strategies the most successful […]
The Grass Really IS Greener! Free Agent Moves that Will Increase Value
We are about three months removed from free agency. The 2018 NFL Draft has come and gone. The fantasy picture is starting to become clearer as we near draft season. Immediately following free agent signings, fantasy analysts all over had instant reactions, and rightfully so. Those reactions were based on the NFL landscape at the […]
DJ Chark Showing Versatility
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver DJ Chark is showing his versatility early in his career, and the coaching staff has asked him to learn multiple wide receiver spots while also playing special teams during organized team activities. Special teams will be his most immediate role on the team, and special teams coach Joe DeCamillis is […]
Blake Bortles, Austin Seferian-Jenkins Developing Chemistry
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles has established a strong connection with new tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins during organized team activities. Bortles has often targeted ASF across the middle to utilize his strength and size. The two have also developed a downfield chemistry during workouts, and Seferian-Jenkins' ability to get open down the seam of the […]
Best-Ball Rankings Analysis - Tight End
Since many of you have embraced the MFL10 format with overwhelming passion, the expert rankers at Rotoballer have assembled their Best-Ball rankings at each position. This will help you formulate a plan as you proceed through your upcoming MFL10 drafts. Our rankings also include tiers that provide you with a more detailed breakdown on which […]
Malik Jackson Feels Better After Dieting
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson is feeling better during organized activities after dieting in the offseason. “He really came in shape,” Jaguars defensive coordinator Todd Wash said of Jackson late last week. “I know he was gone for a couple weeks in Phase 1 [of the ’18 offseason program] and a week in Phase […]
Born to Run - Starting RB/RB in Fantasy Football Drafts
Way back when I first started playing this wonderful game, this type of article would be superfluous. Obviously you should go RB/RB if you can. That was back in 2003 and for much of the 2000s, there was little debate over the optimal strategy - if you could get two quality RBs in the first […]
Dynasty Stock Watch for 2018: WR Risers
When it comes to dynasty, the season never ends. Sure, that statement has become cliche at this point, but it's also true: a random Thursday in May can become an important dynasty moment because reports emerge that Chris Godwin is going to get more playing time for the Buccaneers. Some people are smiling because they've […]
Best-Ball Rankings Analysis - Wide Receiver
At Rotoballer, we are MFL10 fanatics. So much so, that we assembled our very own Best-Ball rankings at each position. This will help you formulate a plan as you proceed through your upcoming MFL10 drafts. Our rankings also include tiers in order to provide you with a more detailed breakdown on which players you should […]
Corey Grant's Role May Be Expanding
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Corey Grant, who has been used sparingly in his three years with the team, could become more of a consistent weapon in offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett's system in 2018. Grant was given a second-round tender worth $2.91 million this offseason, which makes him the most expensive back on the team. He […]
Drafting Quarterbacks in MFL10s
Entering the classroom fifteen years ago, I received prudent advice from a veteran educator: great teachers “illustrate their thinking” in order for the scholar to acquire a better understanding of the lesson. I took the sage suggestion to heart and have tried to illuminate students’ critical thinking skills everyday of my career. As a fantasy […]
May NFL Mailbag - Running Backs, IDP, Sammy or Amari?
It has been a long time since I have done a mailbag article and I almost forgot how much fun they are. My favorite part about this, are my interactions with you, the reader. I am always open to answering questions on Twitter or Reddit, but most of the time, those are quick response from […]
Best-Ball Rankings Analysis - Running Back
Since many of you have embraced the MFL10 format with overwhelming passion, the expert rankers at Rotoballer have assembled their Best-Ball rankings at each position. This will help you formulate a plan as you proceed through your upcoming MFL10 drafts. Our rankings also include tiers in order to provide you with a more detailed breakdown […]
Dynasty Team Analysis - Dallas Cowboys
We will be reviewing all 32 teams at Rotoballer in our Dynasty Team outlook series. Leading up to the draft, we will break down every team as they currently stand and will review them again after free agency and the draft have concluded. Which players should you buy and which players should you sell? Who […]
Rookie Mock Draft Reaction - RotoBaller and Friends
It's dynasty football season, but then again, when isn't it? Rookie drafts have already begun in some leagues, while others are still getting ready for the biggest day of the offseason. We recently gathered some writers and fantasy football experts from RotoBaller, PlayerProfiler, Football Diehards, FFD260, and more, to conduct a mock rookie draft for […]
Rookie ADP Arbitrage - Wide Receiver
Rookie drafts in dynasty leagues are underway across the nation and as always, we're here to help. With a mix of new, unproven rookie players at each position joining veterans who vary in age and fantasy production, it is no easy task to decide which players to take during your drafts. We've already covered quarterback […]
Leonard Fournette Looking Slimmer
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette looks slimmer at organized team activities this year. The fourth overall pick last year had a fine rookie season, running 268 times for 1,040 yards (3.9 yards per carry) and nine touchdowns, but he battled through injuries late in the season and wasn't as effective as earlier in the […]