Khalil McClain Snags Three Receptions

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Khalil McClain is battling for a spot on the 53-man roster to begin the season. On Sunday, McClain made a few big plays that could boost his value on the depth chart. He finished with three receptions for 57 yards in the preseason victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. It was a […]

Kirk Merritt Finishes Preseason With Touchdown Catch

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kirk Merritt saw a handful of chances during Sunday's preseason finale against the Cincinnati Bengals. He hauled in three receptions for a team-high 72 yards and one touchdown in the win. The Dolphins used their backups for a majority of this game, but at least Merritt was able to capitalize. Despite […]

Gerrid Doaks Posts Two-Touchdown Game

Miami Dolphins running back Gerrid Doaks made the most of his chances during Sunday's preseason finale. He rushed 16 times for 56 yards and two touchdowns in the win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The Dolphins rested most of their starters, so Doaks saw a majority of the workload here. He finished with an average of […]

Reid Sinnett Has Tremendous Performance In Preseason Finale

Miami Dolphins quarterback Reid Sinnett has played himself into the preseason Hall of Fame, assuming that's a thing. Sadly, it's probably not, but he deserves praise for his performance during Sunday's preseason finale. Sinnett played the entire game and showcased exactly what he can do against a backup defense in the NFL. He completed 22-of-33 […]

Must-Have Players for Superflex Leagues

Draft season is in full swing and Week 1 of the NFL season keeps inching closer. At RotoBaller, we continue to provide you with all the information you need to make informed decisions, including breakdowns of the players who are at the top of our draft lists. I'm going through various positions and league types […]

Running Back Best-Ball Rankings Analysis (Part 2)

Many of you who participate in best-ball leagues are planning to continue your involvement until the end of peak draft season. That is why the NFL team at RotoBaller will provide the resources you need to prepare for every remaining draft in this popular format. We will also deliver breakdowns of the latest tiered rankings following every […]

Adam Shaheen To Miss Preseason Finale

Miami Dolphins tight end Adam Shaheen (hamstring, knee) has missed the last couple of practices with hamstring and knee issues, according to a source. An MRI exam on his knee came back negative, but he will miss the team's preseason finale this weekend, and his short-term status beyond that is unknown. The 26-year-old shouldn't really […]

Quarterback Draft Rankings and Analysis

Starting several years ago, the late-round QB strategy quickly caught on, becoming a staple of most fantasy managers’ drafts. In 2021, though late-round QB is still viable, fantasy managers may want to start looking in a different direction. With a plethora of young, mobile quarterbacks joining the reliable veterans, quarterback projects to be exceptionally top-heavy […]

IDP One-Man Mock Draft for Fantasy Football

Whether you're an analyst or a casual fan, nearly everyone in fantasy football has what we call a "home league." These are the types of leagues where you gather with your oldest and closest friends to drink beer, make fun of each other’s anatomy, and eventually draft a fantasy team that you won’t recognize once […]

Robert Foster, Isaiah Ford Released By Dolphins

Miami Dolphins wide receivers Robert Foster and Isaiah Ford did not make the roster cut and were let go by the organization earlier this week. Both players were brought in with one year deals with a chance at making the team out of training camp. The Dolphins are fairly stacked at wide receiver and neither […]

Tua Tagovailoa Won't Play In Preseason Finale

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa won't suit up for the preseason finale against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. He'll finish out the preseason completing 24-of-34 attempts (70.6%) for 282 yards, one score and a single interception. That's not too bad considering most of his legitimate weapons were sidelined both games. Despite a strong showing in […]

ADP Showdown - Ryan Tannehill vs. Joe Burrow

Joe Burrow is a young, ascending star in this league. The second-year product out of LSU is an intelligent football player (coach's son), displays solid arm strength and could very well be a future MVP in this league. Ryan Tannehill's career has been filled with ups and downs until he landed in Tennessee where he finally […]

Jaylen Waddle Catching Everything At Practice

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle is continuing to make his mark on his new team. The rookie is making a strong impression as he has been thriving throughout all of training camp. With the absence of Will Fuller and DeVante Parker, Waddle has been one of the go-to options in the passing game during […]

Preston Williams Should Be Cleared Soon

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Preston Williams (foot) is expected to be cleared for team drills soon. He has been limited to doing individual drills since returning from the PUP list. The third-year wideout has not suffered any setbacks during his first week of practice. He is expected to battle for targets with Will Fuller in […]

Cethan Carter To Miss A Few Weeks

Miami Dolphins tight end Cethan Carter (knee) is expected to be sidelined roughly a week or two. He'll miss the rest of the preseason, but Carter might be available for Week 1. He signed a three year deal worth $7.8 million over the offseason. Carter is expected to depth at the tight end spot. Mike […]

Will Fuller Resumes Running Routes

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Will Fuller (lower body) has resumed running routes on Tuesday. The speedy deep threat was sidelined roughly three weeks with what the team is calling a lower body injury. Regardless, it sounds like Fuller is healthy and back on the field. He'll miss Week 1 while he finishes serving his suspension […]

Lynn Bowden Jr. Suffers Season-Ending Injury

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. (hamstring) has been placed on the injured reserve on Tuesday. He recently suffered a hamstring injury and was expected to miss a few weeks. Now, Bowden has been placed on the injured reserve, which is likely going to end his 2021 season. He was already a borderline player […]

40 Stats To Know Before Your Fantasy Football Draft

As you cram in preparation for your final fantasy football drafts, you'll come across various statistics related to player performance. Some may lend great insight while others may be altogether meaningless. In an effort to help RotoBaller readers, I have culled 40 of the most important stats you need to know before you draft. When […]

The King's Bold Predictions - 2021 Fantasy Football

The best fantasy football analysts are right over 50 percent of the time according to some studies I have seen. RotoBaller’s Nick Mariano, though, an annual top ranker, should be an exception. But we do our best to help give you an advantage over the opposition. We are dedicated at RotoBaller to help you win, […]

Running Back Best-Ball Rankings Analysis

Many of you are now dedicating your focus toward draft preparation and roster construction during these final weeks of the offseason. That includes anyone who is involved in the best-ball format. Multiple factors are incorporated into your preparations before you enter each draft room, which will expedite the eventual decision-making process for every selection. It […]

Late-Round Draft Values - Quarterbacks

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 […]

Draft Strategy: Building a Winner Around Travis Kelce

Drafting a tight end anywhere in the first round may just not feel right to you. If you don’t play in a tight end premium format like the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC), it is going to be very hard to pass on a top-flight running back or a superstar wide receiver in round one. […]

Nick Mariano's 2021 Late-Round Fliers (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Too many people spend prep on their early picks and then reflexively take familiar names late, but those guys rarely deliver championships. Instead, let’s discuss some late-round fliers at running back, wide receiver, and tight end that are worth taking due to their upside, but […]

Wide Receivers Best-Ball Rankings and Analysis (Part 2)

Many of you who participate in best-ball leagues are planning to continue your involvement until the end of peak draft season. That is why the NFL team at RotoBaller will provide the resources you need to prepare for every remaining draft in this popular format.  We will also deliver breakdowns of the latest tiered rankings following every […]

Mack Hollins Gets Involved In Second Preseason Matchup

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Mack Hollins has not been talked about much heading into the season. Let's be fair, the Dolphins have a ton of receiving depth and Hollins is likely going to get lost in the shuffle. Despite that, he hauled in four receptions and a team-high 49 receiving yards in the preseason win […]

Mike Gesicki Continues Contributing

Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki doesn't have too much competition heading into the regular season. The Dolphins have added some depth, but Gesicki should remain a TE1 in most fantasy formats. On Saturday, he recorded two receptions for 43 yards in the preseason victory over the Atlanta Falcons. It's nice to see Gesicki being […]

Jaylen Waddle Gets First Preseason Action

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle did not play at all during the team's preseason opener last week. However, he was able to get involved on Saturday and made the most of his chances. Waddle caught 3-of-4 targets for 21 yards in the win over the Atlanta Falcons. The Dolphins were without DeVante Parker, Will […]

Salvon Ahmed Remains Involved In Second Preseason Matchup

Miami Dolphins running back Salvon Ahmed made some noise in the preseason opener, but was quiet on Saturday. He rushed two times for six yards and hauled in two receptions for 19 yards in the win over the Atlanta Falcons. It appears the Dolphins plan to use a three-back committee to begin the season. That […]

Myles Gaskin Proves His Value On Saturday

Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin did a little bit of everything against the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday. It was announced recently that the Dolphins plan to use a three-back committee. However, Gaskin is looking like he wants to be the clear lead back with his performance during their second preseason matchup. He rushed six […]

Malcolm Brown Gets 10 Carries In Win

Miami Dolphins running back Malcolm Brown is expected to be an important part of the three-back committee this season. On Saturday, he saw 10 attempts for 43 rushing yards and one touchdown in the 37-17 preseason victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Brown saw the most carries out of all the backs in Miami. However, they […]