Must Have Running Backs for Later Rounds: Fantasy Football Breakouts Tyler Allgeier, Ty Davis-Price, Kenyan Drake
There's no "best" way to win in fantasy football, but there are some good ways, and one of those good ways is to draft good players in the late rounds. Sounds easy, right? Not really! How many times have you spent a 14th-round pick on a player and then dropped him after Week 2 because […]
Ameer Abdullah Will Occupy Pass-Catching Role
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah is expected command a heavy receiving workload in the offense this coming season. SI.com's Albert Breer reports that Abdullah will occupy a "James White role" in new head coach Josh McDaniels' offense. The Raiders signed the 29-year-old early in the offseason. Not only has he impressed during training […]
Darren Waller Dealing With Hamstring Issue
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) has been dealing with a hamstring injury that has kept him out of training camp. However, the issue is not serious and shouldn't keep him on the shelf for an extended period of time, as he is expected to rejoin his teammates at practice next week. The […]
Will Davante Adams Be The Top Overall WR1? 2022 Fantasy Football Outlook
In a blockbuster deal in the offseason, the Green Bay Packers traded star wide receiver Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders for a first and second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. The 29-year-old finished as fantasy's WR2 in PPR formats in 2021. He caught 123-of-169 targets for 1,553 yards and 11 touchdowns over […]
Fantasy Football Matchups Analysis and Players To Monitor - NFL Preseason Week 1
Welcome to the NFL preseason Week 1 edition of our fantasy football matchups and Start Em, Sit Em column. We hope everyone had a great offseason and we cannot wait for 2022 to get underway! Before football officially kicks off though, we have three weeks of NFL preseason to enjoy. I'll be analyzing these games […]
Chris Lacy Signs With Vegas
Free-agent wide receiver Chris Lacy inked a deal with the Raiders on Wednesday. Lacy was introduced to the NFL after the Patriots signed him in 2018. After being waived, he went on to suit up for the Lions, where he appeared in eight unproductive games over two seasons. Since then, he has made stops in […]
Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings (Tiers 4-9) - Best Ball Leagues
Some of you have been building rosters in the best-ball leagues since the initial weeks of the offseason, and participation in this format has intensified as we have progressed through the summer. Enthusiasm for these leagues remains enormous for multiple reasons, including the ability to complete all forms of roster management after each draft. However, […]
Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football PPR Drafts: Isiah Pacheco, Dameon Pierce, Kareem Hunt, J.K. Dobbins, Josh Jacobs
Welcome back RotoBallers to our fantasy football draft rankings series! The NFL season is creeping up on us, and we're back with our updated 2022 fantasy football running back rankings for PPR leagues. Our running back fantasy football rankings are put together by Nick Mariano, Pierre Camus, Scott Engel and Brandon Murchison. Below you will also see […]
Introducing RotoBaller’s Standard IDP Scoring System and IDP Players to Target
Earlier this summer, I was given a tough mission. I was asked to come up with an IDP scoring system to use as a standard for doing analysis for RotoBaller. Now we are three weeks away from NFL kickoff. If you haven't set the scoring in your IDP league, you have to get on it. […]
Updated 2022 Fantasy Football Superflex Rankings (Post-NFL Draft): Deshaun Watson, Baker Mayfield, Trey Lance, Jalen Hurts
Welcome back RotoBallers to more 2022 fantasy football draft rankings! Below you can find our team's updated 2022 fantasy football superflex rankings (top 325) -- geared towards superflex leagues where you can start two QBs. As a brief intro, for anyone who isn't familiar with fantasy football superflex rankings, this league format continues to become […]
Tight End Fantasy Football Rankings for 2022 Drafts: Zach Ertz, Dallas Goedert, Dawson Knox, Cole Kmet, David Njoku, Evan Engram
Howdy RotoBallers, and welcome to to our updated 2022 fantasy football tight end rankings for PPR leagues. Win big this year and crush your fantasy football drafts with all of our preseason fantasy football rankings. Our tight end fantasy football rankings are put together by Nick Mariano, Pierre Camus, Scott Engel and Brandon Murchison. Below you will […]
Defense (D/ST) Fantasy Football Rankings for 2022 Drafts: Patriots, Dolphins, Chargers, Benglas, Browns, Buccaneers
Welcome RotoBallers to our recently-updated 2022 fantasy football defense (D/ST) rankings. We'll be here with you all preseason to help you prepare for and crush your fantasy football drafts. Our defense (D/ST) fantasy football rankings are put together by Nick Mariano, Pierre Camus, Scott Engel and Brandon Murchison. Below you will also see recent fantasy football news […]
Kicker Fantasy Football Rankings for 2022 Drafts: Daniel Carlson, Tyler Bass, Matt Gay, Evan McPherson, Nick Folk, Harrison Butker
Welcome back RotoBaller to our NFL team's updated 2022 fantasy football kicker rankings. Our rankings have been updated constantly all preseason, and will continue to be through opening day to help you crush those drafts. Our kicker fantasy football rankings are put together by Nick Mariano, Pierre Camus, Scott Engel and Brandon Murchison. Below you will also […]
Wide Receiver Fantasy Football Rankings for 2022 Drafts: Treylon Burks, Robert Woods, D.J. Moore, Gabriel Davis, Skyy Moore
Welcome RotoBallers to our updated 2022 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for PPR leagues. We are here all preseason long to get you ready for your fantasy football drafts! Our wide receiver fantasy football rankings are put together by Nick Mariano, Pierre Camus, Scott Engel and Brandon Murchison. Below you will also see recent fantasy football news […]
Is Tim Patrick Out For The Season? Injury Update for Broncos Wide Receiver
Before even playing a preseason game, the Denver Broncos suffered a major loss to their receiving corps. Tim Patrick, who was expected to be a key piece of this passing game along with Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy, tore his ACL during practice, ending his season. With Patrick out, what will the Broncos do at […]
Running Back Duos To Target on Draft Day - Javonte Williams, Melvin Gordon, Devin Singletary, James Cook, and more
There are generally two types of backfield compositions in the NFL. The first is the workhorse approach, where one running back receives a high percentage of the overall volume and all other running backs are merely backups or insurance backs, who are only relevant for fantasy if the starter becomes injured. While this is ideal […]
Danny Shelton Has Workout With Raiders
Free-agent defensive tackle Danny Shelton had a workout with the Las Vegas Raiders. The former first-round pick has struggled to make much of an impact over the last two seasons. Before that, Shelton recorded 61 tackles and three sacks through 16 games with the New England Patriots. Lately, the Raiders have made it a habit […]
Mid-Offseason Wide Receiver Rankings: Half-PPR Fantasy Football Analysis
I have decided to make an updated version for the fantasy draft season. I have projected each player's stat lines and this is where they line up. In this article, I share my top 60 receivers, with a detailed analysis of most players. Get ready as I break down why I have moved some players […]
Updated PPR Rankings for 2022 Fantasy Football Drafts: Tyreek Hill, Miles Sanders, Chris Godwin, A.J. Brown, Antonio Gibson
Welcome back RotoBallers to more fantasy football rankings! The NFL season is creeping up on us, and we're back with our updated 2022 fantasy football PPR rankings (top 490). These consensus staff rankings are put together by Nick Mariano, Pierre Camus, Scott Engel and Brandon Murchison. You'll also find some recent fantasy football news and NFL headlines, […]
Darren Waller Remains Absent At Practice
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller remains absent at training camp practice on Monday with an undisclosed injury. The fact that the Raiders haven't disclosed what is keeping Waller off the field most likely means it's nothing too serious, but we'll keep you updated once we hear more on the situation. For now, there's […]
No Plans To Trade Josh Jacobs
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs isn't on the trade block, at least for now. After the 24-year-old was on the field for multiple series throughout the exhibition bout against the Jaguars, rumblings began to swirl about a potential move. However, head coach Josh McDaniels was quick to squash any rumors, indicating his preference […]
Updated 2022 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Post-NFL Draft - Garrett Wilson, Breece Hall, Jameson Williams, Drake London
Welcome back RotoBallers! The 2022 NFL Draft is officially in the books, and now the real fun begins. Below you will see our NFL team's updated 2022 fantasy football rookie rankings -- the post-NFL Draft edition. These rookie rankings factor in the NFL Draft results, the landing spots of these NFL rookies, and their potential […]
Is Chase Edmonds Or Raheem Mostert The RB1? Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football?
The Miami Dolphins added several new faces to their running back room in the offseason, signing free agents Chase Edmonds, Raheem Mostert, and Sony Michel to compete with incumbent Myles Gaskin. Miami's offense has a chance to be much improved with offensive-minded Mike McDaniel taking over as the team's head coach. McDaniel previously served as […]
Optimal Running Backs Draft Strategy for 2022 Fantasy Football Drafts
The running back position has been evolving in recent years. While having an elite back is a great way to usually win a fantasy championship, it is important to understand the shift taking place in the NFL landscape when it comes to running backs. Teams are continuing to value the running back position less and […]
One Year Away... Players to Stash in Dynasty for Next Season
There are a lot of different ways to play dynasty leagues, which is what makes them so fun. You can go all-in for a title, trading away future picks for studs. Or you can stash young players, acquire draft picks, and go into rebuilding mode. Below, you'll find five young players who might not belong […]
Josh Jacobs Sees Plenty Of Work In Preseason Opener
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs started in the Hall of Fame preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday and played in multiple series, rushing five times for 30 yards while adding two catches for 14 yards. "I always think it's good for backs to carry the ball in the preseason," head coach […]
Take Stefon Diggs in the First Round of Fantasy Football Drafts
When you write/talk about fantasy football year-round, you tend to forget that many walk away from this game when the season ends and return the following summer. There are times when there is a “take” that seems consensus but to some may seem crazy. It’s why there is always an ADP shift in August (along […]
Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Green Bay Packers 2022 Outlook
Welcome to our fantasy football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks, a series on RotoBaller where our writers look at three key players on each NFL team. Today, we're talking about the Green Bay Packers. The Packers were able to retain Aaron Rodgers this offseason despite all the rumors over the last few years that he wanted […]
Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings (Tiers 1-3) - Best Ball Leagues
Some of you have been building rosters in best-ball leagues since the initial weeks of the offseason, and participation in this format has intensified as we have progressed through the summer. Enthusiasm for these leagues remains enormous for multiple reasons, including the ability to complete all forms of roster management after each draft. However, this […]
Two Strategies to Win Your Fantasy Football League This Year!
We have a very, very interesting and different fantasy year upon us and it is our duty as fake football players to adjust our draft strategies accordingly. That doesn’t mean that you can’t win by executing the well-known draft strategies like balance, Zero RB, value, and so on. But, what it does mean is that […]