Updated Tight End Draft Rankings for Half-PPR Scoring

Ah, the tight end position. Other than the kicker and defenses, the least useful position in fantasy football. But alas, it is a necessary position so we need to look at it. Of course, here we will be talking about typical single-TE leagues with no scoring premium. So, you really have to decide whether or […]

Jared Goff Lands Four-Year Extension

The Los Angeles Rams signed quarterback Jared Goff to a four-year, $134 million extension on Tuesday that will include an NFL-record $110 million in guarantees, according to a source. Goff is now under contract with the team through the 2024 season. Some are still skeptical as to whether Goff is an elite signal-caller, but the […]

Darrell Henderson Will Play

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson will play in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. Head coach Sean McVay hinted that they could deploy three-running back sets. Henderson lined up wide as a receiver several times in the preseason. The third-round pick will play, but his fantasy value hinges on the health of star […]

Terminator Tournament Challenge: The Future Is In Your Hands

Many of you are familiar with best-ball leagues. You draft a full squad, then sit back and watch your optimal lineup each week accumulate points. No lineup decisions, no waivers, no in-season management. No muss, no fuss. Some people love the appeal of putting all their eggs in the draft basket and constructing multiple rosters […]

Why Zero RB Will Work In 2019

James Conner, Phillip Lindsay, Damien Williams, Gus Edwards, Austin Ekeler. In the final month of the 2018 fantasy season, these five running backs were regularly ranking amongst the top-20 at the position, often as high as top-10 or top-five. One thing they all had in common: None of them even sniffed the top 100 preseason rankings […]

Updated Running Back Draft Rankings for Half-PPR Scoring

Running back is the most volatile position in fantasy football. It's possible to put together a winning team while going "zero RB" (not picking a running back in the early rounds), proving how much change there can be in many running backs' value over the course of a year. I don't recommend doing this, for […]

Passing on Passers - A Case For Drafting Your QB1 Late

We all know that Patrick Mahomes, in his second season as an NFL player and his first as a full-time starter, broke a record set in 2013 by the very own Peyton Manning. In 2018, Mahomes finished the season with 417.1 fantasy points, edging Manning's 412 by 5.1 in the final tally. That is impressive […]

Best Ball Tight End Rankings and Tiers

There is less than a week remaining to join a best-ball draft before the NFL season kicks off. If you're doing a last-minute draft, you obviously want to check our updated rankings and tiers first before taking the plunge. The tight end position is more intriguing than ever. Aside from the obvious top three players, […]

Craig Rondinone's Bold Predictions - 2019 Fantasy Football

Go bold or finish in last place in your fantasy football league. That’s what I always say. The crystal ball has been dusted off, the tarot cards have been shuffled and the spirits of fantasy football seasons past have been summoned to clue me in on what’s in store for the 2019 NFL campaign. There […]

Stop That Hype Train! Darrell Henderson

Rookie running back Darrell Henderson was a force to be reckoned with during his career at Memphis. He holds the NCAA Division I record for yards per rush with 8.2. You could argue that he's literally the most dangerous ball-carrier in NCAA history and the numbers back it up. It wasn't like he was doing this in […]

2019 Fantasy Football Projections: Wide Receivers (Part Two)

I've already projected this year's quarterbacks, running backs, and first four tiers of WRs. Now, it's time to continue by looking at the rest of the most fantasy-relevant wide receivers on draft day. Listed below are my rankings and projections for the 2019 season, which will hopefully help you find some clarification if you are having […]

Dede Westbrook (WR, JAC) - Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~70 Overall Current ADP: ~80 Dede Westbrook has not engendered the level of attention that other trendy targets such as D.J. Moore, Curtis Samuel, and Chris Godwin have captured in recent months. However, the third-year receiver's desirable blend of speed, acceleration, and dependable hands should be utilized more effectively than at any other […]

Spencer Aguiar's Bold Predictions - 2019 Fantasy Football

Several RotoBaller writers have gone before me on this journey of bringing you their "Bold Predictions" for the 2019 season, and as the last representative, I intend on bringing us home in style. The thing about making bold predictions is that there is a fine line between aggressive and BOLDDDD takes. If we look back […]

Best Ball Quarterback Rankings and Tiers

Best-ball drafts are winding down as the NFL season approaches. On the cusp of the biggest draft weekend of the year, we continue with our recently updated rankings and tiers by position. Quarterback is a different beast altogether in best-ball compared to typical redraft leagues. In many 10 or 12-team redraft leagues, you can get […]

Week 1 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2019 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 1 of the 2019 NFL season is finally here. The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears are kicking off the NFL's 100th season on Thursday night football. After the long wait, we're here today to talk about fantasy football's most important position. That's right. We're talking about kickers. All jokes aside, the importance of […]

Rams Defense In For An Early Test

The Los Angeles Rams will take on the Carolina Panthers on the road in Week 1, and the Rams Defense will be tested by versatile third-year running back Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey rushed for 1,098 yards and seven touchdowns last season, but what made him so dynamic were his 107 receptions for 867 yards and six […]

2019 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football Drafts

The NFL's preseason has come to an end. By Saturday afternoon, all NFL rosters need to be cut down to 53 players. Over 1,000 players will be cut by 4:00 p.m. Fortunately for most of the players that we're looking at today, they have their spots locked up. It's time to look at everyone's favorite […]

Breakout Wide Receivers You Must Own in 2019 - Mid-Round ADPs

As the relentless pace of draft season rapidly approaches its conclusion, the team at RotoBaller remains committed to providing you with all resources that are needed to prepare for your remaining drafts. That is why we are delivering an endless stream of news, research, and recommendations that are designed to help you achieve your championship […]

Wide Receiver Draft Rankings - Standard Scoring

The first pick in fantasy drafts is always the elite running back. Whether it be in PPR leagues or standard, this is the case and for good reason. It is important to have an elite running back when they are available. But this doesn’t mean you should forget about the wide receiver position. Sure, it […]

Jared Goff Extension Talks Ongoing

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff remains in contract talks on a possible extension, and head coach Sean McVay said he's not worried about the talks becoming a distraction. Goff threw for 4,688 yards with 32 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 2018. He also added two scores on the ground. The offense was decimated by […]

Justin Davis Productive In Finale

Los Angeles Rams running back Justin Davis rushed 16 times for 78 yards and a touchdown in the preseason finale Thursday. He also tacked on a 14-yard reception. Davis doesn't figure to see a lot of work if running backs Todd Gurley and Malcolm Brown stay healthy. Keep his productivity in your memory bank in […]

Josh Reynolds Guaranteed Spot On Roster

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Josh Reynolds did not play during the team’s Week 4 victory against the Houston Texans. Filling in admirably for the injured Cooper Kupp last year, Reynolds had 41 targets for 214 yards over the last six games of the 2018 season, seeing at least five targets in all except one […]

Cooper Kupp Rests In Week 4 Preseason Victory

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp did not play during the team’s Week 4 preseason victory against the Houston Texans. Kupp has been recovering from the ACL tear that ended his 2018 campaign; however, per reports from the Rams coaching staff, the third-year player has looked “more explosive than ever.” Last season, Kupp had […]

Robert Woods Joins Rams Starters On Sidelines

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods did not play during the team’s Week 4 preseason victory against the Houston Texans. Last year, he led the team in nearly all receiving categories, having the most targets (130), receptions (86), total yardage (1,219) and touchdowns (six). With consecutive successful fantasy seasons under his belt and an […]

Brandin Cooks Sits In Preseason Finale

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks, like the rest of the starters, did not play during the team’s Week 4 preseason victory against the Houston Texans. Cooks is coming off of a successful year where he had 80 receptions for 1,204 yards (career-high) and five touchdowns; in fact, it was his fourth-consecutive season with […]

Jared Goff Rests In Preseason Finale

As has been the case throughout the preseason, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff did not play during the team’s Week 4 preseason victory against the Houston Texans. The fourth-year standout has continued to improve and grow as a quarterback under head coach Sean McVay, finishing the 2018 season with over 4,500 yards and a […]

Blake Bortles Rested For Preseason Finale

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Blake Bortles did not play during the team’s Week 4 preseason victory against the Houston Texans, assuring that he has solidified his role as teammate Jared Goff’s backup. However, barring injury, Bortles will be unlikely to see any game time in the upcoming season even if Goff were to regress, so […]

KhaDarel Hodge Thrives In Preseason Finale

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Khadarel Hodge caught five passes for 76 yards in the team’s Week 4 preseason victory over the Houston Texans. The sophomore was barely featured in the explosive Rams offense last year and is now battling for a spot on the roster against fellow wideouts Nsimba Webster and Mike Thomas. While […]

2019 Fantasy Football Projections: Wide Receivers (Part One)

We continue onwards with our rankings and projections for the 2019 season. If you haven't done so already, be sure to check out not only my QB rankings but also both parts of my RB projections (1 & 2). Wide receivers are typically the easiest position to project each season. Once we figure out a […]

Todd Gurley Healthy Entering Regular Season

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (knee) "appears to be fine" heading into Week 1, and the Rams "want to keep it that way come Dec./Jan." As expected, the team will likely manage his touches and snap counts, "especially through the first part of the season." The Rams will still feature Gurley as their […]