Justyn Ross Could Be A Cut Candidate

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justyn Ross could be the odd man out when it's time to make cuts, according to Nate Taylor of The Athletic. To be fair, Taylor didn't really have anything bad to say about Ross, but believes the Chiefs have better options than him. He believes Kadarius Toney, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Skyy […]

Target Hogs Who Could See Reduced Volume In 2023 Fantasy Football

A target hog is crucial to any fantasy football team whether playing in a standard or PPR league. In PPR, target hogs equal extra points. In standard leagues, they present more opportunities. However, the movement of players and coaches from year to year poses a problem. How can the target hogs from last year be […]

Wide Receiver Risers and Fallers for Fantasy Football - Analyzing Under-the-Radar Signings

NFL free agency has mostly ended, though players will continue to trickle onto new teams as the summer rolls along. The wide receiver position saw some big names on the move this offseason. JuJu Smith-Schuster, Adam Thielen, Odell Beckham Jr., and Allen Lazard all found new homes. But those guys have been discussed plenty already. […]

2023 Rookie QB Predictions - Fantasy Football Dynasty League Projections

After a weak 2022 NFL Draft that left a bitter taste in the mouths of QB-needy Superflex teams last year, rookie quarterbacks are back on the radar of Superflex managers. Heading into fantasy football drafts last year, Kenny Pickett’s ceiling was always likely to be a mid-tier QB2. Malik Willis and Desmond Ridder had interesting […]

Running Back Fallers for Fantasy Football - ADP Analysis before Training Camps

Ah, our old friend, ADP. Average Draft Position indicates the mean position where a player is drafted over more than one fantasy football draft. You can consider it as the price you have to pay to draft and get a player on your team. A high ADP (that is actually a low-numbered ADP) means that a […]

RotoBaller Staff Early Superflex Mock Draft Review for 2023 Fantasy Football

We are officially less than two months away from preseason football, which, to fantasy football players, means we are just weeks away from draft season. Surely, we will all be keeping up with training camp hype videos and adjusting our rankings accordingly, but the best and most practical way to ensure preparation for fantasy football […]

Will Justin Fields be a Top-5 fantasy quarterback in 2023? Fantasy Football Outlook

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields finished as the QB5 in fantasy football in his first full season starting in 2022. Fields was pegged as a terrible passer. His PFF passing grade was a dismal 54.4, and he only completed 60.4% of his passes. Can an injury-prone quarterback with poor passing technique continue to rely on […]

Will Isiah Pacheco Be Ready by Training Camp? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco impressed in his rookie season after being selected in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft. The Rutgers product rushed 170 times for 830 yards and five touchdowns during the regular season and scored a touchdown in the Super Bowl. However, Pacheco battled through injuries for much […]

Fact or Fiction? Testing Zero RB Draft Strategy Using "Teams In A Vacuum" Concept

There are basic rules to fantasy football drafting -- “Draft a running back first,” “Don’t draft a quarterback until after the third round,” “Balance your roster,” “Only draft players from your favorite team because those guys are winners,” etc. But what if you are a contrarian? What if you embrace the randomness of fantasy football […]

2023 Fantasy Football Burning Questions: Wide Receivers

For many fantasy football players, the season never ends. All throughout the offseason and preseason, they spend so much time considering the outlooks of possible difference-making players for the upcoming year. So it’s never too early to tackle the biggest questions at each position in advance of the 2023 campaign. I am providing answers and […]

Chris Jones, Chiefs Continue To Work On New Deal

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones wasn't at mandatory minicamp as he searches for a new deal. However, general manager Brett Veach said he feels "good" about contract talks, indicating that both sides have had "great communication." The 28-year-old is coming off a monster year, tying a career-high 15.5 sacks. Assuming things are resolved […]

Will The Patriots Release Kendrick Bourne? Fantasy Football Outlook

The New England Patriots are in a difficult situation as they prepare for the upcoming 2023 NFL season. The competition within the AFC was tough enough in 2022, and entering 2023, it has only become tougher. Top-echelon teams like the Bills, Chiefs, and Dolphins all got stronger, particularly on the offensive side of the ball, […]

Skyy Moore Impresses During Minicamp

Kansas City Chiefs second-year wide receiver Skyy Moore was one of the biggest winners during mandatory minicamp this week, and he has impressed both quarterback Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid this offseason. "Skyy was one of the higher-targeted receivers," Reid said. "He had close to the most catches. I think he's taking a […]

Isiah Pacheco Hopeful To Return Soon

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (shoulder, hand) is hopeful to return mid-way through camp, according to Nate Taylor of The Athletic. Pacheco suffered a torn labrum and a broken bone in his hand this past season. He was able to play through the injuries, but ultimately needed surgery after the season. Pacheco is […]

George Pickens 2023 Fantasy Football Outlook – Are You In Or Out?

George Pickens is a fantasy football player who elicits a variety of feelings. Some argue about his draft capital, early declare, and solid rookie season, believing he will dethrone Diontae Johnson. Others examine his efficiency metrics from his rookie season and anticipate him being a boom-or-bust player on a weekly basis. They think he could […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For June Including Jahmyr Gibbs, Geno Smith, Jahan Dotson, Rondale Moore

It's been over a month since the NFL Draft, but dynasty player values continue to change every day as we enter a portion of the offseason fueled by irrational hype and overreaction. We've all fallen victim to coach speak and highlights of our favorite players dominating during OTAs and training camp. As difficult as it […]

Fantasy Football Yardage Risers- Running Back Regression Candidates

Every year, fantasy football managers attempt to identify players whose price is not in-line with the value they'll provide. Of course, this can go both ways: players whose cost is too high relative to their provided value and others whose cost is too low. Any two fantasy managers may differ on a singular player, but […]

Will Taysom Hill Be Fantasy Relevant in 2023? Fantasy Football Outlook

New Orleans Saints "tight end" Taysom Hill has been the most fascinating fantasy football asset over the last few seasons. He's started games at quarterback, rushed for touchdowns, and caught passes. In 2022, he had tight end eligibility in fantasy football and ended up being one of the highest-scoring players at the position in standard […]

Darrell Henderson Jr. Trying Out With Chiefs

Free-agent running back Darrell Henderson Jr. is one of a few players trying out for the Kansas City Chiefs during mandatory minicamp this week. Henderson also worked out for the Arizona Cardinals last December after he was cut by the Los Angeles Rams and Jacksonville Jaguars. The 25-year-old played in 10 games (seven starts) for […]

Skyy Moore Feeling Comfortable In Chiefs Offense

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore had a quiet rookie season after being selected in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft. The Western Michigan product caught just 22 passes for 250 yards and zero touchdowns in the regular season but did score a touchdown in Super Bowl 57. However, Moore is apparently […]

Patrick Mahomes Not Missing A Beat Heading Into Seventh Season

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has already won two Super Bowls and two MVPs at age 27, but he's reportedly looking as sharp as ever heading into his seventh NFL season (sixth as a starter). Mahomes has been impressive early in minicamp as he develops a rapport with young wideouts Skyy Moore, Rashee Rice, […]

Is Juju Smith-Schuster Injured Or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster signed a three-year, $33 million contract with the New England Patriots this offseason. Smith-Schuster will now play for his third team in three years after signing a one-year contract with Kansas City last offseason. The former Pro Bowl wideout put together a solid 2022 campaign in his […]

2023 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidate: Isiah Pacheco

We have advanced rapidly through the offseason while moving beyond free agency, the NFL Draft, and OTAs. The arrival of June has signaled an acceleration of interest in strategizing upcoming drafts or building rosters in redraft leagues while many of you are also reshaping your dynasty rosters following this year’s avalanche of rookie drafts. Your […]

Chris Jones Not At Mandatory Minicamp

Kansas City Chiefs four-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Chris Jones wasn't at the team's mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. The Chiefs remain open to signing Jones to a long-term contract extension this summer, but he'll remain away from the team for now. The 28-year-old pass-rusher is looking to be paid accordingly after putting up career-highs in […]

Are You In or Out? Travis Etienne 2023 Fantasy Football Outlook

Travis Etienne is one of the more polarizing fantasy football players right now. Some believe Etienne is an elite player on the verge of a massive third season. Others are outright avoiding him. What gives? On Underdog, he is currently being drafted as the RB12 with an ADP of 37.0, forcing fantasy managers to use […]

Will The Patriots Use Tight End Mike Gesicki As A Wide Receiver In 2023? Fantasy Football Outlook

If the New England Patriots want to compete in the highly competitive AFC East this upcoming season, they are going to have to get better on the offensive side of the football. Head coach Bill Belichick has addressed this by adding some key pieces this offseason, one of which was free agent tight end, Mike […]

Will Jimmy Garoppolo's contract with the Raiders be voided? Which quarterback could replace him?

A foot injury jeopardizes Jimmy Garoppolo’s stint with the Las Vegas Raiders. If things don’t go well, he might not get anything from the three-year, $72.75 million contract he agreed to. No wonder what should have been his introductory press conference was canceled. Garoppolo underwent surgery after signing that contract. However, deals only become official […]

RotoBaller Staff Early PPR Mock Draft Review

With the NFL draft behind us, and training camp rapidly approaching, it's a great time to put your rankings, player takes, and outlooks to the test. A mock draft is one of the most informative and enjoyable ways to familiarize yourself with the current landscape.  With this in mind, the RotoBaller staff decided to complete […]

Second Year NFL Players Set To Break Out In 2023: Fantasy Football Sleepers

New blood enters the NFL, and old legends enter the broadcast booth every year. But not every rookie hits in their first go. Some never get much of a chance to play. Others are hampered by injury. Many are stuck on bad teams with poor quarterback play or other problems they cannot overcome. Some just […]

2023 Fantasy Football WRs to Prioritize in PPR, But Fade in Standard Leagues

Some people play in standard (non-PPR) fantasy football leagues, some play in half-PPR leagues, and some play in full-PPR leagues. Each type has its advantages and disadvantages, but what's more important is identifying the players who best fit each type of league. Deep-ball specialists like Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Christian Watson have greater value in standard […]