Najee Harris - Rookie Spotlight

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been looking for a featured running back since Le'Veon Bell last graced the gridiron at Heinz Field. Bell held out for all of 2018 due to a dispute over his contract, but that is a story for a different time (Spoiler: it was a bad decision). James Conner took over the […]

Navigating 2021 Tight Ends and Flex Draft Recap- Woo Fantasy Podcast

RotoBaller fantasy football analyst Brandon Murchison is joined by co-host Nick Hefley in a new episode of WooFantasy! In this episode, the guys go around the league and get you caught up on all the buzz from NFL training camps and how it could impact fantasy football values. They also recap Brandon's Flex Leagues draft […]

Late-Round Running Backs To Outperform ADP

Training camps are in progress, and many of you are participating in drafts as Week 1 kickoffs approach. You will develop a strategy before you begin building each roster. But it is recommended that you remain flexible in your decision-making based upon the flow of each draft. Your treatment of the running back position will […]

Top Draft Targets: 2021 RotoBaller Staff Picks

We've already dug into the top busts and avoids for 2021 fantasy football drafts according to the RotoBaller NFL staff. Now, we will focus on the top draft targets and ADP values for 2021 fantasy football. Our analysts have agreed to sum up their thoughts on the top players to target in drafts based on […]

TE Stats You Need to Know Before Draft Day

In my first two articles, I highlighted running back stats and wide receiver stats you need to know before Draft Day. Next up, and the final article of the three-part series, tight ends. Below are some tweets of mine that are filled with tight end stats you need to know prior to drafting your fantasy […]

Wide Receiver Draft Targets - Slot Receivers

Plunging into the world of football analytics is without question the best way to find fantasy sleepers for the coming season. Especially in the case of wide receivers, where how they are lining up on the field has a direct correlation with production. Slot receivers don't quite offer the boom-upside an outside receiver will deliver […]

Fantasy Outlooks in a Minute - NFC Teams

I have been looking at data from the 2020 season since the Super Bowl finished. I have been looking at projections for the 2021 season for the past few weeks. I have been writing fantasy football columns from different perspectives for the upcoming year for quite some time now. Do you know one thing I […]

AFC Running Back Depth Charts Analysis

The regular season is right around the corner and each team's depth chart is mostly complete! Before diving into the fantasy season, RotoBaller has you covered with some last-minute running back depth chart recaps for each team, including some useful bits of analysis for players you want to keep on your radar. Please note that […]

Darren Waller Misses Third Straight Practice

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller missed his third straight practice on Friday for an undisclosed reason. It is not known whether or not Waller is dealing with an injury, but more will be learned tomorrow when head coach Jon Gruden addresses the media. This is something to monitor as training camp progresses, but […]

Zero-RB is an Excellent Draft Strategy in 2021

First things first, and this is where most people throw out the Zero-RB strategy immediately – it is not made for every fantasy football league. It is a draft strategy that is to be used in specific draft settings. Part of the reason Zero-RB gets such a bad rap is it is believed to be […]

Veteran Linebacker K.J. Wright Meeting With Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders are meeting with former Seattle Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright with the hopes of getting a contract signed. Former Seattle defensive coordinator Gus Bradley is now in Las Vegas, so it is a perfect fit for the 32-year-old. Wright played 10 seasons in Seattle and can still be an effective player as […]

Jalen Richard Out With Foot Injury

It has been a rough start for Las Vegas Raiders running back Jalen Richard, as he began camp on the COVID-19 reserve list, and has now been ruled out indefinitely with a foot injury. The 27-year-old will have a tough time climbing the depth chart, as Josh Jacobs and Kenyan Drake will take the majority […]

Running Back Targets for Zero RB Drafters in 2021

The Zero RB draft strategy has been one of the most discussed topics in the fantasy football community over the last few years. The theory behind the Zero RB draft strategy is that there is less volatility in elite wide receivers, quarterbacks and tight ends than there is at the running back position, which means […]

Best Wide Receiver Stacks for 2021

Sometimes we're afraid of putting together players from the same team on our rosters, let alone weekly lineups. To a certain extent, that makes sense: the opportunities one gets will take away from the opportunities the other could have gotten. Why limit the fantasy upside of our team with two receivers playing in the same offense […]

Dynasty Rankings Analysis - Tight End

There are plenty of talented tight ends in the NFL these days, and many of them are 27 or younger and perfect to have on a dynasty fantasy football roster for the next several seasons. Fantasy football general managers do not generally build their dynasty teams around their tight ends. That does not mean that […]

Henry Ruggs III Improving As Route Runner

When addressing the media on Monday, Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver John Brown had some high praise for teammate Henry Ruggs III. Brown said "His route running is a lot better and he's really improving. He's showing his speed." This is an encouraging sign from the sophomore receiver, as he struggled with consistency in his […]

Gruden Excited About Foster Moreau

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau had an impressive rookie campaign, finishing his inaugural season with five touchdowns. However, injuries plagued the 24-year-old in 2020, and he ended with just seven catches for 140 yards and two touchdowns. Nonetheless, head coach John Gruden remains excited about the duo of Moreau and Darren Waller in […]

RB Committees Not to Avoid in 2021

Nobody likes a running back committee. Until you have to do so just out of pure logic. If we're offered the chance of drafting a bell-cow a la Christian McCaffrey in 2019, we're always going to pull the trigger no matter what the outcome ends up being. Just the fact that the man will carry the ball […]

Josh Friedman’s Bold Predictions – 2021 Fantasy Football

Bold is in the eye of the beholder. When it comes to “bold” predictions, some fantasy pundits go for shock value. Others play it safer, opting for calls with close to a 50% chance of coming true. Perhaps the industry needs to create a blue-ribbon panel to decree what qualifies as a bold prediction -- […]

PPR Draft Targets - Undervalued Running Backs

For fantasy football GMs, draft season is gearing up. Preparing for what is waiting for us in our virtual war rooms is a key part of the process, and the first thing to know is the format of the league we're going to be part of. The difference between Standard and PPR (Point-Per-Reception) scoring systems […]

Aaron Rodgers Homecoming and Running Back Rankings- Woo Fantasy Podcast

RotoBaller fantasy football analyst Brandon Murchison is joined by co-host Nick Hefley in a new episode of WooFantasy! In this episode, the guys take you through the latest in the world of fantasy football. Including the triumphant return of Aaron Rodgers to the Packers, the loss of Michael Thomas for the Saints, and the fantasy […]

Top Backup Running Backs To Pick in Drafts

One of the most crucial things a fantasy player can do is have the foresight to build a lineup that maximizes talent while also minimizing the risk of player injuries or holdouts. This process is even more important looking to a 2021 season that comes with COVID-19 still lingering and a fresh and longer 18-week […]

Henry Ruggs III Gains 13 Pounds

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III has arrived in camp weighing 13 pounds more than he did last season, seemingly in an effort to help Ruggs become a more physical receiver. Ruggs, the first receiver drafted last season, wasn't great as a rookie, catching 26 passes for 452 yards and two touchdowns. Drafted […]

Jalen Richard, Theo Riddick Placed On COVID List

Las Vegas Raiders running backs Jalen Richard and Theo Riddick have been placed on the league's reserve/COVID-19 list, which will keep both out of training camp for the time being. With Kenyan Drake on the non-football injury list, the Raiders are left with just one of their top four backs at camp in Josh Jacobs. […]

Kenyan Drake On Non-Football Injury List

The Las Vegas Raiders have placed running back Kenyan Drake on the non-football Injury list. It's unclear what exactly the Drake injury is, but with it still being early in camp, there's plenty of time for Drake to get healthy and return to practice. This Raiders backfield is an interesting one this season, as Josh […]

Touchdown Regression Candidates - Quarterback

Throwing a lot of touchdowns? Good! Throwing a lot of touchdowns at a rate that surpasses either your average level or the league average level? Good when it happens, but maybe not so good the next year, when you can come crashing back down to Earth. Not every quarterback is going to throw for Aaron […]

Running Backs to Prioritize in PPR Leagues

For fantasy football GMs, draft season is gearing up. Preparing for what is waiting for us in our virtual war rooms is a key part of the process, and the first thing to know is the language our leagues will speak to us in. The first step is to know if you're going to battle your […]

Updated Fantasy Football Dynasty Rankings: Post-NFL Draft

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our staff's updated 2021 fantasy football dynasty rankings (top 450) including RBs, WRs, QBs, TEs and NFL Rookies. These dynasty rankings are being released after the 2021 NFL Draft - factoring in trades, off-season moves and rookie situations - but things will of course change as we get closer to the […]

FFPC Best-Ball Overvalued/Undervalued Players

Whether you're ready to compete in the FFPC Best Ball Tournament or simply want to enter a few $5 Best Ball Slim leagues, you'll need to know which players to target in this high-stakes format. Not all best-ball leagues are the same in terms of scoring and that especially pertains to FFPC, which utilizes TE-premium scoring. […]

Who is this Year's Breakout Tight End?

Welcome fantasy friends and foes to my unveiling of "Who is this Year's Breakout Tight End?" A productive fantasy tight end provides a definite advantage during any week. Avoiding the tight ends after the big three of Travis Kelce, Darren Waller, and George Kittle can make winning an uphill battle. Fantasy managers must realize that […]