Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, And Locks - San Francisco 49ers 2022 Outlook

Welcome to fantasy football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks, a series on RotoBaller where our writers look at three key players on each NFL team. Today, we're talking about the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers rode Jimmy Garoppolo into the playoffs and made it all the way to NFC Championship before losing to the eventual Super […]

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings (Tiers 4-9) - Best Ball Leagues

Some of you have been building rosters in the best-ball format since the initial weeks of the offseason.  Participation in this popular format has also intensified as we have continued our progression toward Week 1. Enthusiasm for these leagues remains enormous for multiple reasons, which includes the ability to complete all forms of roster management […]

Early NFL Preseason Overreactions and Noise for Fantasy Football Drafts - Melvin Gordon, Najee Harris, Nyheim Hines

The month of July has been a busy one. Most NFL free agents have signed contracts, the draft has come and gone, and OTAs are underway. As always, waves upon waves of NFL news will surface as teams continue to practice. Sometimes, digging into these storylines can uncover valuable knowledge that leads to fantasy football […]

Byron Jones Placed On PUP List

The Miami Dolphins placed cornerback Byron Jones (Achilles) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Friday ahead of training camp after the 29-year-old missed organized team activities this spring after undergoing offseason surgery on his Achilles. Jones can come off the PUP list at any time, but he can't practice with the team until […]

Every NFL Team's Safest Fantasy Football Draft Pick - AFC Edition

Picture this. You're on the clock in the third round of your fantasy draft, looking to take a receiver after you reached for running backs in the first two rounds. Your thumb hovers over the "draft" button for two players: one of them being a safe, reliable veteran, the other a rookie with extreme upside […]

Overvalued/Undervalued Draft Picks for ESPN Fantasy Football Leagues - Saquon Barkley, Joe Burrow, J.K. Dobbins, Jerry Jeudy, and more

Fantasy football drafts can be lost by investing in a player earlier than you should have, but they can also be won by drafting a player that is falling way too far down draft boards. This article will take a look at the ESPN average draft position (ADP) variations compared to other fantasy sites such […]

Cedrick Wilson Jr. Thinks He's Versatile

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr.'s deal with the team was quickly forgotten when Miami made the blockbuster trade to acquire Tyreek Hill from the Kansas City Chiefs this offseason. Wilson caught 45 passes for 602 yards last year in Dallas and lined up in the slot 90.5 percent of the time, according to […]

Adam Koffler's Running Back Sleepers for 2022 Fantasy Football Drafts

What's a "sleeper?" Well, it's really quite simple. A sleeper is a player that you expect to outproduce their average draft position (ADP) or produce better than players with a similar ADP. It could be that you have Travis Etienne ranked as RB10 and his ADP is RB24. He'd be considered a sleeper because you're […]

The Best NFL Rookie Wide Receiver Value Pick for 2022 Fantasy Football Is...

Rookie wide receivers have started to dominate the fantasy football landscape over recent years. A.J. Brown was the WR15 overall in 2019. We saw Justin Jefferson finish as the WR6 overall in 2020, with fellow rookies CeeDee Lamb and Chase Claypool finishing inside the top-20. The trend continued in 2021, with Ja'Marr Chase finishing as […]

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

Some of you have been building rosters in the best-ball format since the initial weeks of the offseason, and participation in this popular format has intensified as we continue our progression toward Week 1. Enthusiasm for these leagues remains enormous for multiple reasons, which includes the ability to complete all forms of roster management immediately upon the conclusion […]

What Are The Terry McLaurin Contract Details? Fantasy Football Impact

This offseason has featured a ton of wide receivers getting paid big money, which all started when the Jacksonville Jaguars signed free agent Christian Kirk. This seemingly set a new bar in the market that happened to coincide with some of the biggest names in the NFL negotiating a new deal, including Davante Adams, Tyreek […]

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Cincinnati Bengals 2022 Outlook

Welcome to our fantasy football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks, a series on RotoBaller where our writers look at three key players on each NFL team. Today, we're talking about the Cincinnati Bengals. The defending AFC champions are returning most of their 2021 offense, and their starters at skill positions are locked in. Their passing targets […]

NFL Wide Receiver Breakout Candidates for 2022 Fantasy Football Drafts

It was quite the fantasy football season in 2021 for wide receiver breakouts. Fantasy managers were treated to breakout seasons from players like Cooper Kupp, Deebo Samuel, Michael Pittman Jr., Jaylen Waddle, and Marquise Brown, among many others. It's a position that routinely provides fantasy managers with plenty of sleeper and breakout candidates. If you […]

Fantasy Football Rankings for FFPC Leagues - Tight End Premium Scoring

Fantasy football players are always looking for new challenges. Unique scoring formats can provide the nifty twist they may be seeking. That is exactly what you will find in the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC). Tight end premium scoring, where the TEs are awarded 1.5 points per reception, is the distinctive and compelling norm. Other […]

NFL Rookie Wide Receivers Set Up For Immediate Fantasy Football Success

In recent seasons, rookie receivers have been on the rise and are giving fantasy managers instant starters and not only that but impact players. It would be best to not get sucked into that dream and accept that should not be the expectation. The seasons Justin Jefferson, Ja'Marr Chase, and Jaylen Waddle have given us […]

Quarterback Fallers for Fantasy Football - ADP Analysis for 2022 Drafts

I am going to start this column by introducing the concept of ADP, which I'm pretty sure you know what it is about. Average Draft Position (ADP) indicates the average position where a player is drafted over more than one fantasy football draft. You can consider it as the price you have to pay to […]

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Philadelphia Eagles 2022 Outlook

Welcome to our fantasy football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks, a series on RotoBaller where our writers look at three key players on each NFL team. Today, we're talking about the Philadelphia Eagles. After watching receiver after receiver go in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, there were people (including myself) who thought the […]

Fantasy Football ADP Fallers at Running Back - Kenneth Walker, Sony Michel, Brian Robinson

I am going to start this column by introducing the concept of ADP, which I'm pretty sure you know what it is about. Average Draft Position (ADP) indicates the average position where a player is drafted over more than one fantasy football draft. You can consider it as the price you have to pay to […]

NFL Rookie Running Backs In The Best Fantasy Football Situations - James Cook, Kenneth Walker, Breece Hall, and More

With just a couple of weeks left before the season officially kicks off, the depth chart for each team has become much clearer. This is particularly important when assessing the opportunity each incoming rookie will have on their new team, especially at the running back position. Each year, rookie running backs have a fantasy impact […]

NFL Wide Receivers To See 2022 Target Share Decreases - Diontae Johnson, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Hunter Renfrow, and more

One of my mantras when thinking about fantasy football is "targets are king." When I'm putting together my in-season wide receiver waiver wire suggestions, the first thing I do is look at targets. Why? Because to score fantasy points as a wide receiver, you need to get the football in your hands. And to get […]

NFL Free Agents With Decreased Fantasy Values... Grass Isn't Always Greener - Jarvis Landry, Cedrick Wilson, Sony Michel

In all sports, free agency can be a bittersweet time for both the players and the team. On the player side, the opportunity to be properly compensated on the open market, but also means leaving the organization they likely came up through, which also results in having to adjust to a new situation. Meanwhile, on […]

2022 Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Mock Draft: Picking Early (Slots 1-4)

For every type of fantasy football draft, there are a bevy of viable strategies. Of course, as Mike Tyson said, "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." Thankfully, in a rookie draft for dynasty leagues you don't need to worry as much about roster construction. Unless it's a Superflex league and […]

How Davante Adams Can Finish as Overall WR1 in Fantasy Football (Again)

Last season, Davante Adams finished as the overall WR2 in full PPR fantasy football leagues. The year before that, he was the overall WR1 in PPR. This year, Adams is in a new spot as he heads to the Raiders. Leaving Aaron Rodgers behind seems bad for his fantasy value, which is why his early […]

NFL Running Back Depth Charts Analysis: AFC South and AFC East

Today we're looking at the fantasy football running back depth charts for the AFC South and NFC East. 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, […]

NFL Wide Receiver Depth Charts Analysis - AFC East and AFC South

Today we're looking at the fantasy football wide receiver depth charts for the AFC East and AFC South. 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 wide receiver depth chart recaps for each team, including […]

NFL Running Back Depth Charts Analysis: AFC West and AFC North

Today we're looking at the fantasy football running back depth charts for the AFC West and AFC North. 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, […]

NFL Wide Receiver Depth Charts Analysis - AFC West and AFC North

Today we're looking at the fantasy football wide receiver depth charts for the AFC West and AFC North. 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 wide receiver depth chart recaps for each team, including […]

Mike Gesicki To Play Under Franchise Tag This Season

Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki will play on a franchise tag this season. After both sides failed to settle on a long-term contract before Friday's 4 p.m. deadline, the 26-year-old will now earn nearly $11 million in 2022-23. Gesicki finished last year by compiling 73 catches for 780 yards, both career-highs. However, he had […]

NFL Coaching Matters: 2022 New England Patriots Offense and Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]

Mike Gesicki Expected To Play Under Franchise Tag

The Miami Dolphins and franchise-tagged tight end Mike Gesicki are not expected to reach an agreement on a long-term contract extension before Friday's deadline for franchise players to sign, according to sources. If no deal is reached before Friday, he'll play the 2022 season on his $10.9 million tag and become a free agent next […]