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 […]

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 […]

2023 Fantasy Football Preseason Watch List: Potential Risers

We are getting ready for our annual regimen of fantasy football summer exercises.  The drills are to follow the observations from training camps and preseason actions, keep a regular watch on nuggets from beat reporters and fantasy analysts, and adjust our player outlooks, personal rankings, and cheat sheets accordingly. From now through August, you will […]

Rams Agree With Demarcus Robinson

The Los Angeles Rams agreed to terms on an undisclosed deal with free-agent veteran wide receiver Demarcus Robinson on Thursday. Robinson will join the Rams after spending the 2022 season with the Baltimore Ravens. The 28-year-old former fourth-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2016 had a career-high 48 catches on 75 targets for […]

Cooper Kupp "Feeling Really Good" After Surgery

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (ankle) said on Tuesday that he's "feeling really good" as he returned to a full team practice for the first time this offseason while continuing to rehab his ankle. Kupp had season-ending surgery after suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 10, and he finished 2022 with 75 catches […]

2023 NFL Draft Grades: Analysis and Draft Results For All 32 Teams

As we exit the weekend, there's been time to slowly start putting the 2023 NFL Draft into perspective. This year's edition of the draft was one marked by a diverse class of prospects. Uncertainty surrounding many players in this year's rookie crop led to some surprising picks and exciting trades. With all seven rounds now […]

Will The Dolphins Trade Or Release Cedrick Wilson Jr.? Fantasy Football Outlook

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. was a sixth-round pick by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2018 NFL Draft. Wilson had a productive college career, totaling 139 receptions for 2,640 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns during his two years at Boise State. Unfortunately, his NFL career got off to a slow start. The young […]

Is Cooper Kupp Injured Or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp was a third-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft from Eastern Washington. Kupp had 62 receptions on 94 targets for 869 receiving yards and five touchdowns as a rookie. The young receiver had a productive sophomore season until an injury forced him to miss eight games. However, Kupp […]

Should You Draft Tank Dell For Your 2023 Fantasy Football Teams?

Nathaniel "Tank" Dell may be one of the most challenging players to assess this year for fantasy football. On the one hand, his production in his last two years at Houston is absolutely off the charts. However, his miniature stature causes a lot of pauses regarding how productive he can be in the NFL. Since […]

Is There Cause for Concern With Davante Adams? 2023 Fantasy Football Outlook

Davante Adams has long been a fantasy football star. For years, he was the consensus WR1 in green and gold catching passes from a four-time MVP and future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers. Then he switched to the black and silver in Vegas and while he was no longer the first receiver drafted in fantasy, […]

Rams Playing It Safe With Cooper Kupp

According to Rams head coach Sean McVay, the team will continue to be smart with wide receiver Cooper Kupp (ankle). "I think we'll just take that a day at a time," McVay said. "Whenever he does come back, we'll be smart with how we kind of onboard him and get him back up to speed." […]

Zach Evans Fantasy Football Profile - NFL Rookie Sleeper

The Los Angeles backfield has been unsettled and wide-open since Todd Gurley left town. Fantasy managers have grown through stints of Darrell Henderson Jr. and the return of Cam Akers. While Akers is undoubtedly the favorite to be the team's starter, how safe is his job? Just last year, he had requested a trade, and […]

Target Hogs to Lean On for Fantasy Football in 2023 Justin Jefferson, Ja'Marr Chase, Cooper Kupp

It seems with each passing year, wide receivers are being drafted earlier and earlier in fantasy football. It’s a trend that is likely here to stay and there are a lot of reasons for this. Receivers tend to have a lower injury risk and their role is less likely to change as the season goes […]

Is David Montgomery Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery had a mostly successful stint during his four seasons with the Chicago Bears and is now expected to be at least the short-yardage back for Detroit alongside 12th-overall pick Jahmyr Gibbs. However, the Iowa State product has missed a handful of games in three of his four seasons in […]

Is Matthew Stafford Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was riding high off a Super Bowl win heading into 2022, but his 14th year in the NFL went about as poorly as it could. The Rams struggled mightily, posting a 5-12 record, but Stafford couldn't finish the season and was limited to just nine games. There have been […]

Way Too Early PPR Tight End Rankings (2023)

It is never too early to worry about fantasy football rankings for the upcoming season. The tight end rankings for PPR fantasy football leagues have shifted significantly since the end of 2022 thanks to personnel changes throughout the league. From top to bottom, the latest rankings and tiers must adapt to reflect key signings and […]

Matthew Stafford Throwing At OTAs

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (neck) is back throwing at organized team activities after an elbow issue prevented him from doing so last year. A neck injury also knocked him out for the final seven games of the 2022 season, but he's healthy now despite wearing a sleeve covering his right leg. "I'm just […]

Puka Nacua Impressing At Rams OTAs

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is getting praise at Rams' OTAs, including from veteran teammate Van Jefferson. "He has come in and taken ownership of the playbook, and tried to learn the best he can," Jefferson said. "You can just see how it (translates) on the field. He's been having a great two […]

Green Bay Packers Schedule: 2023 NFL Games, Strength Of Schedule, Fantasy Outlooks

The Jordan Love era has officially begun in Green Bay as he steps into the starting quarterback role after backing up Aaron Rodgers for three seasons. Despite this significant change, the Packers still boast multiple fantasy-relevant players. Aaron Jones, who finished as the RB9 in PPR, and AJ Dillon (RB26 in PPR) should continue splitting […]

What To Make Of Injured WRs (Cooper Kupp, Odell Beckham Jr., Michael Thomas)

When NFL players suffer injuries during the season, fantasy football managers are forced to keep an eye on them during the offseason to figure out how healthy they will be for the next season. The wide receiver position is always important in fantasy football, especially with the way the NFL has transformed into a passing […]

Rams Sign Tyler Hudson, Jaiden Woodbey

The St. Louis Rams signed undrafted rookie wide receiver Tyler Hudson and safety Jaiden Woodbey to undisclosed deals on Wednesday. The Rams are bringing Hudson back after waiving him earlier in the week. At the University of Louisville last year, he caught 69 passes for 1,034 yards and two touchdowns. Hudson will attempt to impress […]

Los Angeles Rams Schedule: 2023 NFL Games, Strength Of Schedule, Fantasy Outlooks

The Los Angeles Rams were reigning Super Bowl champions last season. However, the 2022 season was a nightmare for Sean McVay and the Rams. Los Angeles got embarrassed on national television in Week 1. They lost at home to the Buffalo Bills 31-10. While the team won two consecutive games, things went downhill from there. […]

Rams Sign Christian Sims

The Los Angeles Rams signed 26 undrafted free agents after this year's NFL draft, including Bowling Green tight end Christian Sims. The other players include inside linebacker Kelechi Anyalebechi, kicker Tanner Brown, wide receiver Braxton Burmeister, cornerback Timarcus Davis, cornerback Tyon Davis, safety Collin Duncan, kicker Christopher Dunn, running back Tiyon Evans, wide receiver Tyler […]

2023 Fantasy Football: Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft For Non-Superflex Leagues

With the NFL Draft in our rearview mirror, we have finally entered the Dynasty Rookie Draft season, and startup season is just around the corner. That means many of you are actively wondering what to do with this year's rookie class. It's a fair question in need of an answer, but that answer will largely […]

2023 NFL Schedule Winners and Losers

The release of the 2023 NFL schedule is a highly anticipated event for football fans. It provides insight into the upcoming season's matchups and storylines while giving each team's backers something to either look forward to...or dread. In this article, we will analyze the winners and losers of the recently released 2023 NFL schedule, highlighting […]

Aaron Donald Says He's 100 Percent Healthy

Los Angeles Rams All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald (ankle) said that he's feeling 100 percent after having surgery to fix a high-ankle sprain in the offseason. "I'm at 100 percent now, feeling good," Donald said. The 31-year-old has considered retirement in recent seasons, but apparently he plans to come back in 2023 despite having an […]

Hendon Hooker NFL Rookie Profile - Fantasy Football Quarterback Outlook

Former University of Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker had a lengthy journey to become a top quarterback prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft. He started his career at Virginia Tech, delivering mixed results, but became a collegiate superstar in the SEC under head coach Josh Heupel. By the end of his college career, Hooker was the […]

Is Van Jefferson Healthy Or Injured? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson hasn't had the most prolific start to his NFL career since entering the league in 2022, but he was largely affected by injuries last season and didn't play a single game where he and Matthew Stafford were healthy. Time is running out for Jefferson to fully break out […]

Will The Jets Release Denzel Mims? Fantasy Football Outlook

New York Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims was a second-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. He had 186 receptions for 2,925 receiving yards and 28 touchdowns at Baylor. However, Mims’ NFL career has been a disappointment. The young wide receiver had a solid rookie season, totaling 23 receptions on 44 targets for 357 receiving […]

Rams Have Options With Rookie Steve Avila

Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Steve Avila could have the best path to immediate playing time in 2023 among the team's rookie draft picks. The Rams have options with Avila; they have an opening at guard, or they could play him at center. In the long-term, The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue sees Avila taking over at […]