Inside the Race for the Next Great NFL Quarterback
The crowd at Arrowhead Stadium had gone deathly silent. The new proverbial villain in the AFC, the Kansas City Chiefs, were trailing the Buffalo Bills 36-33 with 13 seconds remaining at home in the AFC Divisional Round. One play earlier, Bills quarterback Josh Allen had found Gabriel Davis down the middle from 19 yards out […]
NFL Draft Projections - Top Rookie Running Back Landing Spots
Rookie RB production has been a key to fantasy football for years now. Most recently, Najee Harris burst onto the scene and had a very productive rookie year that ended with a huge performance in the fantasy playoffs. I was not shy about recommending Harris in re-draft leagues last year, and hopefully that advice helped […]
2022 NFL Draft Mock - Round 1 Predictions
The 2021 NFL season is in the books, which means draft season is officially here. I have scouted over 50 of the top-rated prospects so far and will be working on many more up until draft night. My first goal was to do enough work on the top prospects to feel confident in producing a […]
Jameson Williams Compared To Tyreek Hill
Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams is considered the best receiver in this year's draft by a wide margin, according to an anonymous wide receivers coach. "To me, it's not close. There's a big drop after him. He's blazing fast and you can't replicate that top-end, and his play speed is different — like Tyreek Hill […]
The Ultimate 2022 NFL "Mock" Draft (Every Team Wins!)
I've done it. Through extensive research and sheer will, I've created the most accurate 2022 Mock Draft on the entire internet. Thousands of mocks have tried and failed, but with my almost supernatural intuition, I have accurately predicted this year's first round. Unbelievably, this mock draft will not only turn out 100% accurate but it […]
Running Backs to Prioritize in PPR Leagues
For fantasy football GMs, draft season is gearing up. Preparing for what is waiting for us in our virtual war rooms is a key part of the process, and the first thing to know is the language our leagues will speak to us in. The first step is to know if you're going to battle your […]
Best Fantasy Football Landing Spots for 2022 Rookie Wide Receivers
Have you ever read an NFL Draft article about some of your favorite prospects and wondered why they don't assign players to teams that really fit the player's strengths? The NFL Draft is a great time of year because the prospect pool is obviously a huge shift from our normal crop of players that we […]
Tee Higgins Dynasty Price Check for Fantasy Football
The NFL offseason keeps churning ahead and we are officially less than a month away from the NFL draft. When rookie fever is sweeping through the fantasy community, it becomes very easy to ignore solid veteran production in favor of shiny new toys. One player who is seemingly falling by the wayside is third-year player […]
Running Back Breakouts for 2022 Fantasy Football
It's April and the 2022 NFL Draft is right around the corner, which means it's time to start firing up those fantasy football takes. In this article, we'll highlight three running backs who could break out this season. But what does it really mean to "break out?" Well, we're obviously not going to discuss the […]
Profiling the 2022 Rookie Wide Receiver Class for Fantasy Football
We continue to dive into the NFL Rookie class of 2022 to determine their fantasy football value. Today we look at the rookie wide receivers, and you can also read about the RB rookie class and TE rookie class. Regardless of your team standing, the rookie draft is a critical part of a dynasty draft. These […]
Tight End Values: PPR vs Standard Leagues
It feels impossible but the NFL offseason can be considered over in terms of high-impact moves only with the first-year draft ahead. The free agency is long gone, most players have extended their deals or found new homes, and teams are ready to start moving the rock come summer training camps. For us fantasy GMs, […]
Dynasty Trade Targets Prior To 2022 NFL Draft
With free agency mainly wrapped up and the NFL Draft upon us, this is the ultimate time of excitement for fantasy football dynasty leagues! Rookie drafts are taking place, the market is being completely altered with so much player movement; what else could you ask for? There are many differences between dynasty leagues and redraft […]
Under the Radar Running Back Signings - Fantasy Football Risers or Fallers?
Is this the best NFL offseason ever? Davante Adams, Tyreek Hill, Russell Wilson, and Khalil Mack have all been traded, 10 new head coaches have been hired, and Tom Brady has managed to retire and un-retire. Every day, there's a new storyline to uncover! This exciting offseason has carried over to the running back position. […]
Early 2022 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Pre-NFL Draft
Welcome back folks, it's always football season at RotoBaller! Although it feels like the NFL season just ended, we're already looking ahead to 2022 -- and that starts with the rookies and the NFL Draft. Below in this article you'll see our early 2022 fantasy football rookie rankings. These rookie rankings are being released before […]
Wide Receiver Best Ball Rankings and Fantasy Football Analysis (Part 2)
Many of you are now dedicating your efforts toward draft preparation and roster construction as we await the rapidly-approaching NFL Draft. This includes anyone who is involved in the best-ball format, which presents the opportunity to complete your roster management at the conclusion of each draft. That’s why the team at RotoBaller continually updates our […]
Dr. Chona's Injured Wide Receivers to Avoid for Fantasy Football
It's easy to assume a player coming off a serious injury can return to form immediately once the typical recovery period is over, but that isn't always the case. I'm Dr. Deepak Chona and I'll be giving fantasy football managers my insight on injured players all season long. As a guy whose career revolves around […]
Melvin Ingram Visits With Dolphins
Former Kansas City Chiefs pass-rusher Melvin Ingram visited with the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday. Ingram came on strong last year with the Chiefs and could land with the Dolphins. The three-time Pro Bowler started last year with the Pittsburgh Steelers and played six games for them before landing in KC, where he finished with 15 […]
Tight End Best Ball Tiered Rankings and Analysis for Fantasy Football
Tight end isn't everyone's favorite position in fantasy football. Beyond the top tier, we encounter uncertainty, frustration, and the need to stream. There is no such option in best-ball leagues, though. Securing a high-end TE, especially in a high-stakes league like FFPC that uses TE-Premium scoring, is very appealing but not everyone can have Travis […]
Questionable Target Hogs in 2022 Fantasy Football
We're talking about fantasy football here, and in fantasy, football volume is the key to rostering and fielding a winning team. While everything boils down to that concept, seeking volume calls for looking deeper than just the name and reputation of players. Put a wide receiver or tight end in a stacked offense (one featuring […]
2022 WR Stat Sleepers - Slot Performance
Plunging into the world of football analytics is without question the best way to find fantasy sleepers for the coming season. Especially in the case of wide receivers, how they are lining up on the field has a direct correlation with production. Slot receivers don't quite offer the boom-upside an outside receiver will deliver (typically). […]
Dolphins Working Out Reuben Foster
The Miami Dolphins are working out former Alabama All-American linebacker Reuben Foster on Friday, according to a source close to the team. Foster was the 31st overall pick in 2017 by the San Francisco 49ers. The 28-year-old missed 2019 and 2020 with a major knee injury, but he's healthy now and is attempting to make […]
John Jenkins Re-Signs With Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins re-signed defensive tackle John Jenkins to an undisclosed deal on Thursday. Jenkins will return for his second season in Miami in 2022 after he had 16 tackles (10 solo) in seven games (two starts) last year. The 32-year-old will return as a reserve defensive lineman for the Dolphins. Jenkins was originally a […]
Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings - Best Ball Leagues
We have progressed beyond the most dormant weeks of this offseason, and the player movement that has already transpired during free agency is fueling encouraging rises and concerning falls in the stock of various players. Several blockbuster trades have also created notable shifts in the fantasy landscape, while directly impacting a cluster of high-profile wide receivers. […]
Tight End ADP Risers and Fallers - Noah Fant, Zach Ertz, Mike Gesicki, and more
I am going to start this column by reviewing the concept of ADP, which you are likely familiar with. 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 draft and get a […]
Chris Olave - 2022 NFL Draft Rookie Profile
The 2022 NFL Draft Prospect Profile series features prominent 2022 NFL Draft prospects with film analysis and scouting insights. I have experience working in college football and have been studying the NFL Draft for over 15 years. My analysis is based on film study and analytics. In 2021, I profiled nine of the top skill […]
Quarterback ADP Risers and Fallers for Fantasy Football - NFL Free Agency Check
I am going to start this column by reviewing the concept of ADP, which you are likely familiar with. 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 draft and get a […]
Patriots Acquire DeVante Parker From Dolphins
The New England Patriots acquired wide receiver DeVante Parker and a 2022 fifth-round pick from the Miami Dolphins on Saturday in exchange for a 2023 third-round pick, according to sources. The move comes after the Dolphins pulled off a blockbuster trade for All-Pro wideout Tyreek Hill last week. Parker, who was a first-round pick in […]
2022 Wide Receiver Stat Busts - Slot Performance
Plunging into the world of football analytics is without question the best way to find fantasy sleepers for the coming season. Especially in the case of wide receivers, where how they are lining up on the field has a direct correlation with production. Slot receivers don't quite offer the boom-upside an outside receiver will deliver […]
Running Back ADP Risers and Fallers for Fantasy Football - NFL Free Agency Check
I am going to start this column by reviewing the concept of ADP, which you are likely familiar with. 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 draft and get a […]
Xavien Howard Gets New Extension
Miami Dolphins defensive back Xavien Howard has agreed to a new extension with the organization. The three-time Pro Bowl corner agreed to a restructured contract last season. The assumption was that a new deal would be discussed in the offseason. That was the truth as Howard agreed to a five-year deal with $50 million in […]