NFL Draft Predictions - 2nd Round Mock Draft (2023)

We are just 18 days away from the start of the NFL Draft! It's undoubtedly one of the best times of the year, but it is also what I like to refer to as "Smoke Screen Season." So many teams are throwing smoke signals out there to not tip their hand on who they are […]

Is Patrick Mahomes Healthy or Injured? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is coming off his second MVP season and Super Bowl title, but he is still dealing with the high-ankle sprain he suffered in the team's Divisional Round win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Lower body injuries can add up and plague careers, so it's always a good idea to check […]

XFL Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 9: QB, RB, WR, TE Rankings and Analysis (2023)

Week 8 of the XFL season saw the Houston Roughnecks and D.C. Defenders clinch playoff berths. It will be interesting to see how that affects the teams' game plans over the final two weeks of the season. Either way, there are just a couple of opportunities remaining to participate in some XFL DFS fun! We're […]

Is Elijah Moore Cleveland's Starting Slot Receiver? Fantasy Football Outlook

Former New York Jets second-round pick Elijah Moore was traded to the Cleveland Browns this offseason, so his fantasy outlook is a topic of discussion as early 2023 fantasy drafts are in full swing. Moore was two picks away from being a first-round selection after posting 1,193 yards and eight touchdowns in his final season […]

Will Tyreek Hill retire in 2025? Fantasy Football Outlook

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill has scorched defenses for 1,000-yard seasons five times since he was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2016. One of the fastest men in the NFL, he is nearly uncoverable. He has the 14th-most 100-yard games over that span and has averaged 13.9 yards per reception. He is […]

Best Fantasy Football Fits For 2023 Top Tight End Prospects

Many draft experts are raving that this is the best group of tight ends for years. It's possible fantasy managers are treated to not one, not two, but possibly as many as three first-round prospects. It seems all but certain there will be five tight ends with second-round draft capital, which should give fantasy managers […]

XFL Risers and Fallers Week 8: Players With Expanding Roles Including Jalan McClendon, John Lovett, Cedric Byrd, More

Welcome to the Week 8 edition of RotoBaller's XFL Risers and Fallers, where we'll aim to identify multiple players at each skill position each week that appear to be either be trending toward an expanding or shrinking role.  After you're done here, be sure to also read all our other weekly XFL fantasy football articles. […]

XFL DFS Value Plays: Week 8 Bargain Bin for DraftKings Including Quinten Dormady, De'Veon Smith, Chris Blair, More

Welcome to the Week 8 edition of RotoBaller's XFL DFS Bargain Bin, where the goal is to touch on some potentially mispriced players in DraftKings' Week 8 XFL contests. Each week during the XFL 2023 season and postseason, I’ll give you my thoughts on where there may be some value spots to exploit for DraftKings' […]

Best Fantasy Football Fits For 2023 Top Wide Receiver Prospects

The 2023 NFL Draft continues to get closer and closer and with it comes a lot of excitement as to where some of the best prospects will land. As fantasy managers, we all have our ideal landing spots for all of these players. When it comes to dynasty leagues, the landing spot isn't nearly as […]

Fantasy Football Early First-Round 2023 Mock Draft

With the 2022 fantasy football season drifting out of our rearview window, it’s time to look forward. Whether you were crowned champion last year or endured a grueling season of agony and heartache, what you reap will soon come to sow. The last-place finishers will be granted the gift of the first overall selection in […]

Tyreek Hill Plans To Retire After The 2025 Season

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill plans to retire from football after the 2025 season. In an interview with Sports Radio 810 WHB, he said he will be the Chiefs' "worst enemy" when the Dolphins play the Chiefs in 2023 and plans to retire after 2025, which would be at the end of his current […]

Is Dalvin Cook Healthy or Injured? Will Cook Be Ready By Training Camp?

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has been a first-round fantasy staple since his breakout 2019 season after battling injuries in his first two NFL seasons. Cook has remained injury-riddled for the past three seasons of his career but has only missed a total of four games while playing through multiple injuries. He had to […]

Which Teams Could Sign Teddy Bridgewater? Fantasy Football Outlook

Veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was a first-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2014 NFL Draft. The former Louisville star had a solid rookie season, throwing for 2,919 yards and 14 touchdowns compared to 12 interceptions. Bridgewater had a similar 2015 season, throwing for 3,231 yards and 14 touchdowns compared to only nine interceptions. […]

XFL Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 8: QB, RB, WR, TE Rankings and Analysis (2023)

Week 7 of the XFL season was full of action and surprises, including the 0-6 Orlando Guardians defeating the 6-0 D.C. Defenders. That game was a reminder that the talent in the league is well spread out and any game can be competitive -- meaning there are plenty of players who can produce fantasy-relevant weeks […]

Best Fantasy Football Fits For The Top 2023 Running Back Prospects

With the NFL Draft less than a month away, the team all of these exciting new players will end up being on is one of the most talked about subjects in fantasy football. Where do we want them to go? Where’s the best fit? Where’s the worst fit? What happens if they go here vs. […]

Fantasy Football Values: Players With Disappointing Numbers Worth Reconsidering In 2023

When the time comes around to gear up for fantasy football season, one of the most celebrated pastimes is enthusiasts firing off takes about who will show out and who won't. To back up those hot takes, many use player performances from the previous season. While that is a critical piece of the puzzle, exclusively […]

Will Mecole Hardman Have An Expanded Role With The Jets? Fantasy Football Outlook

New York Jets wide receiver Mecole Hardman was a second-round pick by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2019 NFL Draft. The former Georgia Bulldog had an impressive rookie season. Hardman had only 26 receptions on 41 targets for 538 receiving yards as a rookie. However, he had six receiving touchdowns, the second-most on the […]

Will the Dolphins trade Cedrick Wilson? Which teams would be the best fit?

Some Dallas Cowboys officials were quoted at the NFL Scouting Combine as saying they missed former 'Boys receiver Cedrick Wilson, who signed with the Miami Dolphins last offseason. Could Wilson be sent back to the big D? Wilson has been the subject of trade rumors lately. They paid $22 million for the Boise State product, […]

Dolphins Sign Durham Smythe To Two-Year Extension

The Miami Dolphins signed tight end Durham Smythe to a two-year extension for $7.75 million on Monday, according to a source. The deal includes $5.5 million fully guaranteed. It's a raise to $4.5 million for Smythe in 2023, and the deal has a maximum value of $8.75 million. The 27-year-old was drafted by the Dolphins […]

Cedrick Wilson Jr. Could Be Traded

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. appears to be on the trade block this offseason. The organization is reportedly open to moving the 27-year-old, but finding a trade partner might be difficult. Wilson has an $8 million cap hit for the 2023 season. The Dolphins don't exactly need Wilson after signing Braxton Berrios this […]

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings (Tiers 4-8) - Best Ball Leagues

The initial weeks of the offseason are now behind us and player movement that transpired during the process of free agency has provided some players with pathways toward expanded production in their new environments. We have yet to witness a trade that approaches the magnitude of last year’s blockbuster deals involving Davante Adams, Tyreek Hill, A.J. Brown, […]

Free XFL Betting Picks - Best Bets, Odds, Predictions for Week 7

The 2023 XFL season is officially upon us, and we are finally getting XFL and USFL action together for our viewing pleasure this Spring football season. Sportsbooks are now available on that device in your pocket all over the world, and so this is going to be a Spring Football season like no other. I'll […]

NFL Draft Mock for Teams Without a First Round Pick

For NFL Draft junkies, there is no more frustrating experience than your team entering draft night without a first-round pick. That frustration is amplified when they don’t have a second or third-rounder, either. Few draft materials truly speak to fans of these teams. Whether you tune in to NFL Network or ESPN's coverage, look up […]

2023 Dynasty Fantasy Football Faller: Diontae Johnson

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson was once viewed as a top-12 dynasty wide receiver, but even after a 147-target season, he is falling down the rankings. Johnson has seen no fewer than 94 targets in his four-year career with the Steelers, but the switch from Ben Roethlisberger to Kenny Pickett proved to be problematic […]

XFL DFS Value Plays: Week 7 Bargain Bin for DraftKings Including Jordan Ta'amu, Jacques Patrick, Lucky Jackson, More

Welcome to the Week 7 edition of RotoBaller's XFL DFS Bargain Bin, where the goal is to touch on some potentially mispriced players in DraftKings' Week 7 XFL contests. Each week during the XFL 2023 season and postseason, I’ll give you my thoughts on where there may be some value spots to exploit for DraftKings' […]

XFL Risers and Fallers Week 7: Players With Expanding Roles Including Brett Hundley, Jacques Patrick, Deontay Burnett, More

Welcome to the Week 7 edition of RotoBaller's XFL Risers and Fallers, where we'll aim to identify multiple players at each skill position each week that appear to be either be trending toward an expanding or shrinking role.  After you're done here, be sure to also read all our other weekly XFL fantasy football articles. […]

XFL Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 7: QB, RB, WR, TE Rankings and Analysis (2023)

Six weeks of the 2023 XFL season are in the books, so with just four weeks remaining, time is running low to participate in fantasy and DFS contests. That said, it's time to navigate with urgency and evaluate potential breakouts, QB changes, target share discrepancies, and injuries that will affect our Week 7 XFL fantasy […]

2023 Dynasty Fantasy Football Riser: Amon-Ra St. Brown

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has emerged as a fantasy football stud after just two seasons in the NFL, but his rise to excellence didn't come without plenty of doubters. The 5'11", 200-pound wideout from USC wasn't a standout athlete at the 2021 NFL combine. Despite a solid career of production for the […]

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings (Tiers 1-3)- 2023 Best Ball Leagues

The initial weeks of the offseason are now behind us and player movement that transpired during the process of free agency has provided some players with pathways toward expanded production in their new environments. We have yet to witness a trade that approaches the magnitude of last year’s blockbuster deals involving Davante Adams, Tyreek Hill, A.J. Brown, and Amari Cooper. However, D.J. […]

Is Skyy Moore The Chiefs' WR1 In 2023? Fantasy Football Outlook

Skyy Moore was the ninth-fastest wide receiver at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. Drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round after they traded Tyreek Hill, there was hope that he could become a WR1. Those dreams never came to fruition. Moore only had one pass thrown his way in the first three […]