League Winners for Fantasy Football Best Ball: Draft Targets Include Tony Pollard, Calvin Ridley, Miles Sanders, James Conner, more

Fantasy football best ball drafts are quickly becoming one of the most fun and popular ways to play fantasy football. I remember a decade or so ago when best ball was a niche style of play in what was still considered a niche hobby. Fantasy football has since blown up, and so too have best […]

Wide Receiver Sleepers for 2023 Fantasy Football Drafts - Rashee Rice, Van Jefferson, Isaiah Hodgins, Jonathan Mingo, more

Fantasy football managers are often bombarded with buzzwords such as "breakout," "sleeper," and "bust." But do we truly understand the meaning behind these terms? If you were to ask five fantasy football analysts, there's a good chance you would receive five different answers. We’ll be defining a sleeper as a player who is drafted in […]

Skyy Moore Could Be Heavily Targeted This Year

The two best candidates to be Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' No. 2 target behind tight end Travis Kelce this year are wide receivers Skyy Moore and Marquez Valdes-Scantling, in the opinion of The Athletic's Nate Taylor. Moore is expected to replace JuJu Smith-Schuster as the team's slot receiver, with Valdes-Scantling being the team's […]

Rookie Wide Receivers Best Set-Up for Fantasy Football Success in 2023

Rookie receivers are all the rage right now and with good reason. Fantasy managers have experienced monster rookie seasons from the likes of Ja'Marr Chase, Jaylen Waddle, Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, Justin Jefferson, and CeeDee Lamb. We all want to be in on the next one that hits. All of those players had plenty of […]

Must-Have Running Backs - Adam Koffler's Fantasy Football Picks Include Jahmyr Gibbs, Khalil Herbert, James Cook, more

I could sit here and talk about needing to roster Christian McCaffrey, Austin Ekeler, Bijan Robinson, and Saquon Barkley this season, but that's just not realistic given their average draft position (ADP). So instead, I'll focus on a variety of backs that have varying ADPs that you should be able to get in a snake […]

Cheap Workhorse Running Backs for 2023 Fantasy Football Drafts

One of the most common sayings when it comes to fantasy football is "volume is king." This is especially true for running backs, but it really applies to every single position. The more opportunities a running back has to touch the ball, the more yards they'll gain, and the higher chance they'll have of finding […]

Breakout Running Backs for Fantasy Football: Must-Have Late Round Picks - De'Von Achane, Tank Bigsby, Khalil Herbert, more

It’s finally August, which means fantasy football drafts are heating up. With the regular season set to begin in less than one month, many fantasy managers are getting ready to draft their teams later this month/early next month. The first round is always the most exciting part of the draft. The first player you select […]

Breakout Wide Receivers for Fantasy Football: Must-Have Late Round Picks - Allen Lazard, Nico Collins, Jakobi Meyers, more

For fantasy football players, draft season is like Christmas morning to a child. It only comes around once a year, and we all look forward to getting our favorite presents. While our thoughts are often dominated by big-ticket players as we approach the draft, the difference between missing the playoffs and winning a league championship […]

Late Round Fantasy Football Draft Picks Who Will Outperform Their ADP - Khalil Herbert, Jaylen Warren, Kenneth Gainwell, more

We're now knee-deep in fantasy draft season and that means it's time to cram in some player research the night before the draft. Similar to what I was doing in college half the time before an exam. Though I'm not here to instruct you to draft Patrick Mahomes first overall in a Superflex league, or […]

Richie James Upgrades To Full Practice

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Richie James (knee) was upgraded to a full practice participant on Tuesday after he was listed as limited on Monday. Barring a setback on Wednesday, James should be fully ready to go for the Week 1 regular season opener on Thursday night against the visiting Detroit Lions. Kadarius Toney (knee) […]

Travis Kelce's ACL Is Intact

After tests on Tuesday, the Kansas City Chiefs believe that tight end Travis Kelce's (knee) ACL is intact, according to a source. Kelce is dealing with inflammation in his knee, though, and the team will test it again on Wednesday to determine his availability for the regular season opener on Thursday night against the Detroit […]

Updated 2023 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Post-NFL Draft - Jahmyr Gibbs, Zay Flowers, Jordan Addison, Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Fellow RotoBallers. Now that the 2023 NFL Draft is officially in the books, the real fun begins! Which NFL rookies will be fantasy relevant for 2023, and who should be prioritized in fantasy football drafts? Let's take a look at the rankings for rookies like Jahmyr Gibbs, Zay Flowers, Jordan Addison, Dalton Kincaid and  Zach […]

Nick Mariano's PPR Draft Sleepers List for Fantasy Football - Samaje Perine, Rashee Rice, Jayden Reed, Tyjae Spears, more

The term "Sleeper" is thrown around more haphazardly than a Mitchell Trubisky out route, but there's no doubting its place in our fantasy lexicon. I do think that everyone that uses it then needs to define what it means within the context of the article. In my mind, we need to head outside of the […]

6 Breakout Running Backs for Fantasy Football Drafts - Khalil Herbert, Alexander Mattison, Kenneth Gainwell, more

We are on the precipice of the NFL season. Fantasy drafts are happening daily, best ball season is wrapping up, and players will soon take the field for meaningful football, making it a great time to examine breakout players for 2023.  Every year, some players exceed their previous career highs, leveling up to the next […]

Late-Round Wide Receiver Values: Draft Bargains for Fantasy Football (2023)

Once you reach the late rounds of fantasy football drafts, everyone wants to draft high-upside fliers 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 […]

RotoBaller Staff's "My Guys" For The 2023 Fantasy Football Season

The preseason has started and fantasy football drafts are officially underway. Sure, we've all been hammering Best Ball drafts for months now, but our home league drafts are coming into focus. It is time to finalize your prep and get those draft boards ready to go. Oftentimes, fantasy managers identify which players to target and […]

Kadarius Toney Limited Again Tuesday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (knee) put in a second straight day of limited practice on Tuesday. Toney missed most of training camp and all of the preseason after having surgery to fix a torn meniscus in his knee, but he's expected to be available to play in the Week 1 regular season […]

Travis Kelce In Doubt For Thursday But Injury Not Considered Long-Term

Updating a previous report, Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce's (knee) status is in doubt for the regular season opener on Thursday night against the Detroit Lions because of a hyperextended knee he suffered in practice, but sources are saying it's not believed to be a long-term injury. The Chiefs will wait for […]

Path to Overall Fantasy Football TE1: T.J. Hockenson In The Best Spot Of His Career

Two years before the Atlanta Falcons made headlines by selecting a certain tight end number four overall in the 2021 draft, the Detroit Lions made a similarly bold move when they selected T.J. Hockenson out of Iowa at number eight overall. Fast forward four seasons and Hockenson is now a member of the Minnesota Vikings […]

Five Must-Haves for Fantasy Football Drafts - Middle-Round Picks Include Dak Prescott, Michael Thomas, Brandin Cooks, more

Fantasy football drafts are almost here, so now is the time to start preparing for your leagues. The first round will always get the most attention on draft day. Should you go with Ja'Marr Chase or Cooper Kupp at pick 1.03? Should you draft rookie running back Bijan Robinson at 1.07? Sometimes those early picks […]

Nick Mariano's Late-Round Fliers for Fantasy Football Drafts - De'Von Achane, Rashid Shaheed, Jake Ferguson, more

Many drafters spend prep time on their early picks and then reflexively take familiar names late, but they rarely deliver championships. Instead, let’s discuss some late-round fliers at running back, wide receiver, and tight end that are worth taking due to their upside, but that you won’t feel handcuffed to should there be a red-hot […]

Scott Engel's 1st Round Fantasy Football Draft Guide: The King's Pick-By-Pick Draft Strategy

At this time of year, the biggest question in the fantasy football universe is naturally, “Who do I take in the first round?” As an annual feature, I identify the best potential selections at every draft slot in the first round. We tell you who to consider and why in the first round of a […]

Travis Kelce Suffers Knee Injury On Tuesday

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (knee) reportedly hyper-extended his knee during Tuesday's practice. Head coach Andy Reid said his status for the Week 1 opener against the Detroit Lions on Thursday night is uncertain. His absence would be a huge blow for fantasy managers who have drafted him as early as the No. […]

Justin Watson Could Have A Big Role Early On

ESPN's Adam Teicher writes that based on how the Kansas City Chiefs used their wide receivers in training camp this summer, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Skyy Moore and Justin Watson will get the most playing time to open the year. Kadarius Toney (knee) missed all of camp after having surgery for a torn meniscus, but he's now […]

Deeper League PPR Sleepers at RB, WR, TE - Fantasy Football Draft Targets Include Tyjae Spears, Isaiah Hodgins, Tyler Conklin, more

After a long offseason, it's finally game week in the NFL. The Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions square off in the first bout of the 2023 NFL campaign on Thursday, and there are still a ton of fantasy drafts that will take place over the next few days. Drafting just before the start of […]

Soft Early Season Schedules for Fantasy Football - 2023 Strength of Schedule Analysis

Draft season is in full swing in redraft fantasy football leagues. The shortened preseason is over and we breathe a sigh of relief as many of our favorite players made it through training camp and the preseason live action unscathed. Some did not. Many in the fantasy football space have spent all off-season preparing (and […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1: Top Free Agent Adds Include Jaylen Warren, Raheem Mostert, Tank Bigsby, Tyjae Spears

We have reached the threshold of Week 1 and anyone who has anxiously awaited regular season NFL matchups should be ecstatic. You will soon experience fluctuating emotions on a weekly basis while witnessing the performances of players that were secured for your rosters. This includes the selections that you made at running back. You are […]

Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1: Top Free Agent Adds Include Marvin Mims Jr., Romeo Doubs, more

The NFL season is finally almost here. On Thursday night, the Chiefs and Lions will get the action going to begin the 2023 season. That means you only have a few more days to get your rosters in order for the season. Maybe you drafted a few weeks back and already need to make some […]

Week 1 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2023 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

The 2023 NFL regular season is almost here. The dress rehearsal known as the preseason is in the rearview mirror, and the fantasy football season is within our grasp. While some fantasy football players still have a down-to-the-wire or last-minute fantasy football draft on opening night, most of us will have already turned our attention […]

Lions vs. Chiefs Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Isiah Pacheco, Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs

We know that the eye-gouging matchups are coming for Thursday Night Football, but for one glorious NFL opening night, we are in for a treat. The Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs host the upstart Detroit Lions in a matchup of two of the league's top projected offenses. Let's remember and cherish this beautiful pairing […]