Is Christian McCaffrey Still The No. 1 Pick in 2024 Fantasy Football?

Fantasy managers, let's take a deep breath. We all saw the news that Christian McCaffrey, the reigning No. 1 overall fantasy football draft pick on almost every ADP board, tweaked his calf and will miss some practice time.  Should the managers who hold the first overall pick panic? No.  Here's why CMC should still be […]

Jaylen Waddle Dealing With Minor Injury

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (undisclosed) has reportedly been dealing with a minor injury this week, which has held him out of practice. Head coach Mike McDaniel said several players are dealing with minor bumps and bruises, but nothing is major. While it's never ideal for a training camp injury to pop up, Waddle's […]

Who is the 49ers Backup Running Back in 2024 Fantasy Football?

The 2024 NFL season has yet to begin, but there is already a key injury that has people wondering who the backup running back for the 49ers is. Star ball carrier and pass-catching weapon Christian McCaffrey is dealing with a calf injury that could sideline him for multiple weeks, and even if he's ready for […]

Sneaky Late-Round Fantasy Football Values and Sleepers

One of the biggest keys to winning your fantasy football league is hitting on big contributors or league-winning players in the double-digit rounds of your league's draft. The amount of value you will add to your roster even rostering just one key fantasy contributor from the 10th round or later is transformative and boosts your […]

Five Injured Fantasy Football Players Worth Gambling On In 2024

Training camp is just underway for the 2024 NFL season, which means we get insightful perspectives into the status of injured players. While players are getting official designations such as the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list or the NFI (Non-Football Injury) list, most already had some sort of timeline in regards to the start […]

Three Fantasy Football Bold Predictions for Rookies

Every fantasy football season, several surprise players leave us scratching our heads at the end of the season. While some breakouts are predictable, many players really do "come out of nowhere." Rookie breakouts are especially hard to predict. We know who has talent, but we do not know who has the work ethic and acumen […]

Five Dynasty Fantasy Football Risky Buys Worth Gambling On

I've been participating in the great sport of fantasy football for nearly two-thirds of my life at this point. Most of that time was spent in redraft circles, but over recent years -- dynasty formats have accounted for a large portion of my leagues. The thrill of dynasty is a bit different from that of […]

College Football Dark Horses: 10 Teams That Could Surprise in 2024

With the calendar turned to August, college football season has finally arrived. Meaningful college football games will be played this month, starting with Florida State and Georgia Tech meeting in Dublin, Ireland just a few weekends away on Saturday, Aug. 24. Week 1 will kick off the following week as title hopefuls will take the […]

Fantasy Football Draft Board Focus: Don’t Pass On These Veterans

Fantasy football was made to be fun. For many players, drafting upside targets is exciting and compelling. Watching draft picks who rise to fantasy prominence is one of the most rewarding experiences possible. In the quest to land younger players who are highly promising, many fantasy performers with quality seasons behind them either are bumped […]

Fantasy Football Tight Ends You Must Have in 2024

Tight end is one of the most important positions in fantasy football, and this season, there are a plethora of capable, young, athletic options mixing in with the old guard of Travis Kelce, George Kittle, and Mark Andrews. The best part is that you don't have to spend draft capital in the first two rounds […]

Xavier Worthy, Rashee Rice, Marquise Brown - 2024 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Outlooks

The Kansas City Chiefs are coming off back-to-back Super Bowl titles. Despite having a subpar offense, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense were able to get the job done and are ready to create history this upcoming season by going for a three-peat, which would be the first in NFL history in the Super Bowl […]

Five Risky Fantasy Football Tight End Buys Worth Gambling On In 2024

Do you like to gamble? If so, 2024 might be the year to step away from the poker table, play some fantasy football, and take a flyer on a risky tight end or two. Maybe this article is not for you, though. Maybe you do not want to gamble on your fantasy tight end. Maybe […]

Early Round 2024 Fantasy Football Picks With Bust Potential

05The early rounds of a fantasy football draft are a chance to draft your heavy hitters; the players who can bring your fantasy team directly to glory. While working the waiver wire throughout the season is what ultimately ends up being most responsible for success, you still need a player or two who can deliver […]

Five Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Sleepers For 2024 Superflex Leagues

Superflex fantasy football leagues lean heavily on the quarterback position. While it’s important to use a quarterback at your Superflex spot, it’s still important to hit on valuable wide receivers. There is no shortage of top-tier wide receivers. From CeeDee Lamb to Tyreek Hill to Justin Jefferson, there are several stellar options to build your […]

Fantasy Football Handcuff Running Back Rankings - Top 10 Backup Running Backs To Stash

Everyone loves to rank things, right? Yes! Then let's rank things. Specifically, let's rank the backup running backs around the NFL. One note on the methodology here: things change fast in the NFL. As of right now, these players all look to be second on their team's depth chart, but training camp and the preseason […]

The Best Fantasy Football Loser Punishments for Last Place

Fantasy football should be fun. The thrill of outsmarting your buddies, competing every week, making that perfect waiver-wire pick, and boasting about your superior football intellect (I encourage an active online messaging group for this) keeps us all coming back. The winners get bragging rights, a name on a trophy, and many more perks. The […]

Fantasy Football Sleepers for Superflex Drafts - Tight End Targets

Finding a gem at tight end is always a great feat, especially when a guy can fill what is often a nagging lineup hole for many fantasy football players. Tight end is the thinnest position in this fantasy game, and those who don’t draft a prime TE often scramble to find a reliable starter. In […]

Jaylen Wright Impressing In Camp

Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright has impressed the coaching staff early in training camp. Wright has been doing all the right things and is putting himself in good position heading into the season. The fourth-round rookie appears ready to make an impact on the field, but will have to battle for snaps. Both Raheem […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight: Brenden Rice

It's cool to see children of former athletes reach the professional level, especially when it involves high-end to elite athletes like Jerry Rice. Though this rookie receiver may not receive the hype of other high-end rookies, could he make an impact in the first two years of his career? It's funny because I wrote about […]

Best Ball Fantasy Football Mock Draft - RotoBaller Staff Strategies, Roster Construction, Value Picks

Best Ball fantasy football drafts are quickly becoming some of the most popular formats in the fantasy space, especially for those managers looking to get some action before training camps and drafts in their home leagues begin. Many sites such as Underdog, DraftKings, and Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) begin offering Best Ball drafts mere […]

Tyreek Hill, Dolphins Agree On Restructured Contract

According to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill agreed to a restructured contract with the team. The multi-time Pro Bowler has been looking for a new agreement for months, even more so after players like Justin Jefferson and Amon-Ra St. Brown received market-altering deals this offseason. But now Hill will get […]

2024 NFL Power Rankings: The Best Non-Quarterbacks for All 32 Teams

Who are the best players on each team that aren't quarterbacks? One player was chosen for each team, and those players were ranked against each other. You may notice that San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is absent from this list. While McCaffrey may be one of the top five players in the NFL, offensive […]

Fantasy Football Tight Ends To Target, Avoid in 2024

In recent years, the tight end position has been hard to navigate. Usually, there are only two to four elite options, so most fantasy managers need to spend a top pick on a tight end. However, things are much different at the position heading into 2024 fantasy drafts. Of course, there are still elite options […]

Fantasy Football Auction Draft Strategies for 2024

Doing a fantasy football draft by way of auction or salary cap is becoming a much more popular format for 2024. It is also becoming more common as the go-to format for dynasty startups, ditching the old-school snake draft. The beauty of an auction is crystal clear: everyone's on the table. No more rolling the […]

Is Tony Pollard Or Tyjae Spears The Fantasy Football RB1 For The Titans?

For the first time since the 2015 season, Derrick Henry will not be the Tennessee Titans starting running back. After Henry signed a two-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens in free agency, the Titans backfield will look a bit different this upcoming season.  But the good news for the Titans is that they did sign […]

Is De'Von Achane or Raheem Mostert The Fantasy Football RB1 for the Dolphins?

The Miami Dolphins backfield will feature a ton of speed this upcoming season. With De'Von Achane, Raheem Mostert, and rookie Jaylen Wright leading this Dolphins running back group in 2024, it's safe to say they have the fastest backfield in all of football. Wright will likely take a backseat on offense in his first year, […]

Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates in 2024 - AFC East

The AFC East is loaded with question marks this season. Thankfully, most of the questions are “Is this team a Super Bowl contender?” If everything goes right, three teams could answer this question with a “yes” (sorry Patriots fans). I’m selecting a fantasy breakout player from each NFL team in this series of articles. I […]

"My Fades" For 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts - Nick Mariano's Players To Avoid

We are in the thick of fantasy football draft season and hope springs eternal for most players, but they won't all be winners. Fantasy managers must identify which players to target and avoid at their current ADP and today we're attending The 2024 Playa Haters' Ball. This article will highlight "My Fades," who I can't […]

Updated 2024 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Post-NFL Draft - Jonathon Brooks, Brock Bowers, Trey Benson, Malik Nabers, Xavier Worthy, Ray Davis

The NFL season is right around the corner, and we're back with your updated 2024 fantasy football rookie rankings for your fantasy drafts. These are the NFL rookies who will make fantasy impacts in 2024. You should be using these fantasy football rookies rankings for your rookie drafts, dynasty drafts, and also your redraft leagues when […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Hall of Fame Game Fantasy Football (8/01/2024)

We have finally made it to the most wonderful time of the year. Preseason NFL is here! For those of you who are new to Preseason DFS, it’s a different beast than regular season NFL DFS. Rather than trying to get the best players in the best matchups, we are looking for players who may […]