Tight End Rankings Analysis - Standard Scoring

Tight end is one of the most difficult positions to draft for in fantasy due to the lack of elite talent at the position. Once the top-five guys have been drafted, it becomes much trickier for managers to pick a potential TE1 just because of things like small roles, unproven NFL talent, etc. Luckily, there […]

David Montgomery Is Still Being Slept On

It’s 2021 and running backs could very well be the most difficult position in fantasy football to solve on your roster. 10 years ago, you could just draft two running backs in the first two rounds no matter who it was, and barring injuries, you were in the clear. Now, with the rise in production […]

Henry Ruggs III - 2021 Breakout Candidate

Henry Ruggs III was the first receiver picked in the 2020 draft to the surprise of many. Although he didn't live up to expectations in his rookie season, there are reasons for optimism when it comes to the speedy Raiders wideout. Going into year two, Ruggs is ready to take on a bigger role, and […]

Darnell Mooney - 2021 Fantasy Sleeper

Training camp activities are continuing for all 32 teams and we have reached the onset of preseason matchups. This has incentivized fantasy managers to increase their draft preparation and roster construction, with the goal of capturing their leagues. The team at RotoBaller is fully aware of your efforts to maximize the scoring potential for each […]

Path to TE1: T.J. Hockenson

Just two years ago, the Lions used the eighth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft to select Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson. In 2021, we're talking about Hockenson potentially taking that next step into the elite tier of tight ends. It might be hard to supplant Travis Kelce, Darren Waller, or George Kittle at […]

Marcus Mariota Won't Play In Preseason Finale

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden does not want to play quarterback Marcus Mariota (quadriceps), due to his playing style, in the team's preseason finale on Sunday because he is not 100 percent recovered from his injury. Nathan Peterman "will start and Peterman will finish, until I get better information," Gruden said. The Raiders […]

Running Back Best-Ball Rankings Analysis (Part 2)

Many of you who participate in best-ball leagues are planning to continue your involvement until the end of peak draft season. That is why the NFL team at RotoBaller will provide the resources you need to prepare for every remaining draft in this popular format. We will also deliver breakdowns of the latest tiered rankings following every […]

Quarterback Draft Rankings and Analysis

Starting several years ago, the late-round QB strategy quickly caught on, becoming a staple of most fantasy managers’ drafts. In 2021, though late-round QB is still viable, fantasy managers may want to start looking in a different direction. With a plethora of young, mobile quarterbacks joining the reliable veterans, quarterback projects to be exceptionally top-heavy […]

IDP One-Man Mock Draft for Fantasy Football

Whether you're an analyst or a casual fan, nearly everyone in fantasy football has what we call a "home league." These are the types of leagues where you gather with your oldest and closest friends to drink beer, make fun of each other’s anatomy, and eventually draft a fantasy team that you won’t recognize once […]

ADP Showdown - Brandon Aiyuk vs. Tee Higgins

Brandon Aiyuk and Tee Higgins are both second-year wide receivers who are coming off solid rookie campaigns. While both of these guys are ascending players, should you draft them this season at their current average draft position (ADP)? If so, which player has the better outlook? Per NFFC data pulled from 12-team leagues, Higgins currently […]

ADP Showdown - George Kittle vs. Darren Waller

George Kittle and Darren Waller finished as the TE3 and TE2 in terms of fantasy points per game respectively last season. But should you draft them as such this season, and which player presents the better value at their current average draft position (ADP)? Per FantasyDataNFL, Kittle currently has an ADP of 28.5 in PPR, […]

Marcus Mariota Questionable To Play In Preseason Finale

The Las Vegas Raiders have not decided yet whether quarterback Marcus Mariota (quadriceps) will play on Sunday in the preseason finale against the San Francisco 49ers, offensive coordinator Greg Olson said Thursday. Mariota has been sidelined for a couple of weeks now with a quad strain and was kept out of last week's game against […]

ADP Showdown - Ryan Tannehill vs. Joe Burrow

Joe Burrow is a young, ascending star in this league. The second-year product out of LSU is an intelligent football player (coach's son), displays solid arm strength and could very well be a future MVP in this league. Ryan Tannehill's career has been filled with ups and downs until he landed in Tennessee where he finally […]

Raiders Acquire Denzel Perryman From Panthers

The Las Vegas Raiders acquired linebacker Denzel Perryman and a seventh-round pick in 2022 from the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday night in exchange for a 2022 sixth-round pick, according to sources. Perryman will be reunited with defensive coordinator Gus Bradley after the two worked together in Los Angeles. The 28-year-old spent the last six years […]

40 Stats To Know Before Your Fantasy Football Draft

As you cram in preparation for your final fantasy football drafts, you'll come across various statistics related to player performance. Some may lend great insight while others may be altogether meaningless. In an effort to help RotoBaller readers, I have culled 40 of the most important stats you need to know before you draft. When […]

Mid-Round Draft Values - Quarterbacks

Once you reach the mid-to-late rounds of drafts, everyone wants to draft high-upside picks 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 to have […]

Running Back Best-Ball Rankings Analysis

Many of you are now dedicating your focus toward draft preparation and roster construction during these final weeks of the offseason. That includes anyone who is involved in the best-ball format. Multiple factors are incorporated into your preparations before you enter each draft room, which will expedite the eventual decision-making process for every selection. It […]

Using ADP to Find Overvalued Players

Is there a worse feeling in the world than drafting a fantasy football bust? Ok, yes, there is, but it definitely ranks highly up there as one of the worst. And that is because it doesn’t just happen all at once, especially if it is an early-round player. After a couple of weeks, you try […]

ADP Showdown - Najee Harris vs. Clyde Edwards-Helaire

Clyde Edwards-Helaire is a second-year running back coming off a somewhat disappointing rookie campaign based on his 2020-ADP while Najee Harris has all the pedigree in the world to enter the NFL as a world-beater in 2021. There's no doubt that both of these guys are the top, young running backs on their respective teams, […]

NFL Preseason and Training Camp Fallers

The NFL preseason is rife with hyperbole. Countless players report in "the best shape of their career." Unheralded rookies "really stand out" in training camp without pads. Coaches talk up almost every player on the roster. While that's all good and well, there are also players who struggle with injuries, inconsistency, and competition. The red […]

Nate Hobbs Interception Leads To Raiders Win

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs earned the game ball in Saturday's preseason victory over the LA Rams after he made a big interception that easily changed the course of the game. The 22-year-old Illinois product intercepted a pass to LA's Tutu Atwell in the third quarter that set the Raiders up for a drive […]

Javin White Carted Off Field With Apparent Knee Injury

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Javin White (knee) had to be carted off the field on Saturday during the team's preseason victory over the LA Rams. The second-year linebacker had two tackles and broke up two passes before being injured bad enough he couldn't walk off the field on his own. Head coach Jon Gruden told […]

Trey Ragas Continues To Impress In Raiders Preseason

Las Vegas Raiders running back Trey Ragas logged six rushing yards for a touchdown and another 24 yards on two receptions in the Raiders 17-16 win over the LA Rams on Saturday. The undrafted rookie out of LSU has been making the most of his preseason opportunities with veteran running back Jalen Richard sidelined indefinitely […]

Nathan Peterman Solid As Raiders Rally Past Rams

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman completed 16-of-24 pass attempts for 172 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions on Saturday in the Raiders 17-16 win over the LA Rams. The 27-year-old also had five carries for 35 rushing yards. Peterman has been solid for Las Vegas through two preseason games, making a case to […]

Nick Mariano's 2021 Late-Round Fliers (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Too many people spend prep on their early picks and then reflexively take familiar names late, but those guys 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 […]

Overvalued Running Backs to Fade on Draft Day

Over the course of the offseason, the average draft position (ADP) of each player is set by fantasy football enthusiasts from around the globe based on projected production and expected fantasy value. As a result, we have the ability to make educated guesses as to which players are undervalued and which players are overvalued based […]

Wide Receivers Best-Ball Rankings and Analysis (Part 2)

Many of you who participate in best-ball leagues are planning to continue your involvement until the end of peak draft season. That is why the NFL team at RotoBaller will provide the resources you need to prepare for every remaining draft in this popular format.  We will also deliver breakdowns of the latest tiered rankings following every […]

Marcus Mariota “Wasn’t Ready” To Play

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (quadriceps) didn't see the field during Saturday's exhibition against the Los Angeles Rams. However, he would have played in an emergency if needed. The veteran is currently dealing with a quad strain, but since he could have been available sounds like he shouldn't miss any significant time moving ahead. […]

FLEX Draft Review and Superflex Strategies

Super Flex drafts are becoming more and more popular in the fantasy football community. For those who are new to the format, it is basically a modified two-QB league. Instead of having to start two quarterbacks, you only have one mandatory QB spot. The second spot is a flex position that could be used on […]

Tre'von Moehrig Impressing Ahead Of Rookie Campaign

Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig has had an immediate impact during training camp and setting himself up for an impressive rookie season. That impact was on display during a scrimmage with the LA Rams this week when the 25-year-old free safety picked off a Matt Stafford pass just two plays into the day. The […]