Updated PPR Rankings for 2022 Fantasy Football Drafts: Cam Akers, Miles Sanders, J.K. Dobbins, Michael Thomas, Kadarius Toney

The biggest fantasy football draft weekend of the year is here, and we're back to help you dominate. Below are our NFL team's updated 2022 fantasy football PPR rankings as of September 4th for your 2022 fantasy football PPR drafts, including recent rankings movers such as Cam Akers, J.K. Dobbins, Michael Thomas, Miles Sanders and […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL WRs: Week 1 Updates for Chris Godwin, Tee Higgins, Michael Thomas, Drake London, CeeDee Lamb

Below, you will find our fantasy football injuries report for wide receivers in Week 1. The injury statuses for various NFL wide receivers are up in the air for Week 1, including Chris Godwin, Tee Higgins, Diontae Johnson, Michael Thomas, and Drake London. With Week 1 approaching, missing any of these players could be detrimental […]

Andrew Lalama's Bold Predictions For The 2022 Fantasy Football Season

Understanding the math behind fantasy football can be a huge advantage. Using past statistics, player profiles, and team tendencies can absolutely help fantasy managers identify +EV draft picks and roster construction strategies. However, many arguments for or against players use past stats in a misleading or unimportant context due to incredibly small samples. Some arguments […]

Updated NFL Rookie Rankings for Fantasy Football: Treylon Burks, Kenneth Walker, Dameon Pierce, James Cook, Skyy Moore

It's fantasy football draft season, and we're back with more updated rankings. Below you can find our NFL team's updated 2022 fantasy football rookies rankings as of September 1st, including recent NFL rookie rankings movers such as Treylon Burks, Kenneth Walker, Dameon Pierce, James Cook, Skyy Moore. Our NFL rookie fantasy football rankings are put together […]

Wide Receiver Value Picks: Middle-Round Targets for Fantasy Football

Once you reach the middle rounds of drafts, everyone wants to draft high-upside players that can provide a great return on value. You can afford to take some risks on a variety of different players, including forgotten veterans, players returning from injuries, or even skilled players with potential playing time concerns. It's essential to have […]

Sammy Watkins (WR, GB) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~180 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~210 ANALYSIS: Allen Lazard is the first Packer receiver off the board in fantasy drafts, but his seventh-round ADP is way too pricey for me. I expect Sammy Watkins to start on the outside and flourish with a change of scenery. How's this for a narrative? Aaron Rodgers […]

Ellis Johnsons' Wide Receivers #30-40: Half PPR Draft Rankings

Last season my wide receiver draft rankings finished 15th in the FantasyPros accuracy contest. For this article, I have projected each player's stat lines and ranked where they line up. This is the fourth article in the series where I share my top 60 WRs.  My projections are created based on the number of passing […]

Is Hunter Henry or Jonnu Smith The TE1 For The New England Patriots?

New England Patriots tight ends Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith continue to split snaps with the first offense in training camp, leaving fantasy managers asking, who is New England's primary starting tight end? The Patriots signed Henry and Smith to lucrative multi-year deals during the 2021 offseason to provide quarterback Mac Jones offensive weapons. Henry […]

Ellis Johnsons' Wide Receivers #41-50: Half PPR Draft Rankings

Last season my wide receiver draft rankings finished 15th in the FantasyPros accuracy contest. To create these rankings, I have projected each player's stat lines. In this article, I share my receivers #41-50, with a detailed analysis of each player.  My projections are created based on the number of passing yards, completions, and touchdowns that […]

Scott Engel's Fantasy Football Mock Draft - The King's 2022 One-Man Mock

Now that the preseason is officially over, I have delivered my annual exercise that I have been furnishing since the late 1990s, the one-man mock draft. In this feature, I attempt to sit in the draft chairs of all participants in the first four rounds of a 12-team PPR league with four points for a […]

Freddie Swain Joins Dolphins Practice Squad

The Miami Dolphins have signed wide receiver Freddie Swain to their practice squad. The 24-year-old struggled during training camp and was cut by the Seattle Seahawks. However, he showed flashes last season with 25 receptions and four touchdowns as a member of the Seahawks. Obviously, Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle are going to be the […]

Jaylen Waddle Could Remain Highly Productive

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle caught 104 passes last year as a rookie, and ESPN's Dan Graziano believes that Waddle could lead the team in receiving in 2022, despite the addition of All-Pro pass-catcher Tyreek Hill. Waddle already has a connection with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who is likely to lean more on shorter, quick-hitting […]

Later-Round Wide Receiver Values: Draft Bargains for Fantasy Football

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

Tommy Adamopoulos' Bold Predictions For The 2022 Fantasy Football Season

As we inch closer to kicking off the 2022 fantasy football season, why not close out the offseason with some bold predictions? Bold predictions are meant to be fun, but there should still be a sense of realism when making them. Yes, most of these claims are unlikely to happen, that’s why they are called […]

Jerry Jeudy (WR, DEN) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~60 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~66 ANALYSIS: Jerry Jeudy was an outstanding collegiate player who earned first-round draft capital and had a solid rookie season, displaying explosiveness and terrific route-running en route to 856 yards on just 52 catches, good for 16.5 yards per catch. Last year, he suffered a high ankle […]

Why Mike Williams is a Better Value at His Fantasy Football Cost Than Keenan Allen

The Chargers have had one of the most high-powered offenses in the entire NFL. Last year in fantasy football, they supported a Top-2 QB (Justin Herbert), Top-3 RB (Austin Ekeler), and two Top-15 WRs (Keenan Allen and Mike Williams). There are no signs of this offense slowing down in 2022, and both Williams and Allen […]

Rookie WRs Set to Make An Impact in 2022 Fantasy Football Leagues

Rookie wide receivers tend to be really hit or miss in fantasy football. Last year was definitely a "hit" year, as Ja'Marr Chase and Jaylen Waddle had explosive seasons. This season...well, I think we should temper our expectations just a little bit about this class of rookie wideouts. There's plenty of talent, but Chase and […]

Kyle Lindemann's 5 Bold Predictions for the 2022 Fantasy Football Season

Making predictions for the upcoming season is one of the best parts of the offseason. Like a financial analyst spotting possible trends in the stock market before they happen, we are always trying to spot breakout players before they occur and get in early to maximize our levels of return in fantasy land. Dameon Pierce […]

Ellis Johnsons' Wide Receivers #20-29: Half PPR Draft Rankings

Last season my wide receiver draft rankings finished 15th in the FantasyPros accuracy contest. For this article, I have projected each player's stat lines and ranked where they line up. In this series of articles, I share my top 60 WRs, with a detailed analysis of each player.  My projections are created based on the […]

Jaylen Waddle Should Be Ready For Week 1

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (lower body) will be ready for Week 1, according to head coach Mike McDaniels. The 23-year-old hasn't been practicing for several weeks now. However, the Dolphins have mentioned that his absence is precautionary. It's hard to believe that Waddle has been held out of practice for multiple weeks as […]

CeeDee Lamb (WR, DAL) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~15 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~22 ANALYSIS: Lamb is set up to have an absolutely monster year as he heads into his third season with the Cowboys. Will it be good enough to outproduce Kupp and Chase on his way to a top-2 finish at the position? I think there is a […]

Running Backs Targets for Zero-RB Fantasy Football Drafts (2022)

There are so many different fantasy football draft strategies nowadays, but no other strategy comes with as much scrutiny and judgment as the zero-running back strategy. For the longest time, the running back position was widely accepted as the most important position in fantasy football. For some, that’s still very much the case. However, with […]

NFL Rookies Most Likely to Make Fantasy Football Impacts (And Those Who Won't)

With the popularity of dynasty leagues growing and the fantasy impact of the last few rookie classes, fantasy managers seem to be flocking to NFL newbies at far higher rates than before. Our expectations increased, oftentimes to unrealistic levels. Guys like Ja’Marr Chase and Najee Harris have spoiled us. They were also drafted into picture-perfect […]

Fantasy Football Kicker Draft Rankings - 2022 Tiered Ranks and Analysis

We're officially in our annual 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Prep part of the season. Fantasy managers everywhere are tracking training camp news and adjusting their rankings to help them dominate their upcoming fantasy football drafts. While there's no doubt the vast majority of your time will be spent focused on the four primary positions – […]

Updated Wide Receiver Fantasy Football Rankings: Christian Kirk, Michael Thomas, Chris Godwin, Brandon Aiyuk, Robert Woods

We're back with more fantasy football rankings to help you win your drafts. Below you will see our updated 2022 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for half-PPR leagues as of August 31st, including recent rankings movers such as Christian Kirk, Chris Godwin, Michael Thomas, Brandon Aiyuk, Robert Woods. Our wide receiver fantasy football rankings are […]

Tight End Value Picks: Middle-Round Targets for Fantasy Football

Once you reach the middle rounds of drafts, everyone wants to draft high-upside players that can provide a great return on value. You can afford to take some risks on a variety of different players, including forgotten veterans, players returning from injuries, or even skilled players with potential playing time concerns. It's essential to have […]

Updated Running Back Fantasy Football Rankings: J.K. Dobbins, Cam Akers, Chase Edmonds, Dameon Pierce, Kenneth Walker

It's draft season and our fantasy football rankings are here to help you crush your drafts! Below are RotoBaller's updated 2022 fantasy football running back rankings for half-PPR leagues as of August 31st, including recent rankings movers such as J.K. Dobbins, Cam Akers, Chase Edmonds, Dameon Pierce, Kenneth Walker. Our running back fantasy football rankings […]

Can You Trust Rookie Wide Receivers in Fantasy Football Redraft Leagues?

Every year, the NFL Draft introduces a new crop of players into the league. These first-year players are often alluring for fantasy managers. While they are unproven, they also could turn out to overperform expectations. The risk-reward nature of rookie options can make them quite desired in fantasy drafts. After the massive success of Ja'Marr […]

Five Burning Questions for the 2022 Fantasy Football Season

The fantasy football season is just around the corner. Part of the magic of drafting your team is making your own decisions about which players to draft, avoid, add, drop, or trade. Unlike NFL fandom where you might question your favorite team's decision-making left and right, fantasy football allows you to make those calls yourself. […]

Eli Mitchell (RB, SF) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~40 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~47 ANALYSIS: San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell had a stunningly productive season as a rookie in 2021. As a sixth-round draft choice, few expected Mitchell to become a fantasy starter, yet he finished as the RB23 in standard leagues despite playing just 11 games. This […]