Fantasy Football Sleepers for Dynasty Leagues - Top QB, RB, WR, TE Trade Targets

The 2022 season is far in the rear-view mirror and the 2023 fantasy football season is set to begin soon. However, those who play dynasty fantasy football know the season never ends. Identifying potential trade targets as buy-low or "buy before the breakout" options is key to staying competitive every season. Whether a player suffered […]

Jack Podlesny Competing With Greg Joseph

Minnesota Vikings undrafted rookie kicker Jack Podlesny is in a kicking competition with incumbent Greg Joseph at training camp. Joseph made all three of his attempts, including a 54-yard field goal, in the preseason opener last week against the Seattle Seahawks. Special teams coordinator Matt Daniels said Podlesny will kick in Saturday's preseason contest against […]

Best Ball Week 17 Draft Strategy - Fantasy Football Matchups Chart and Spots to Exploit

Best Ball is taking the fantasy football world by storm. For those unfamiliar, Best Ball contests like the FFPC Best Ball Tourney and Best Ball Mania IV on Underdog Fantasy allow you to draft an entire roster of players at any point in the offseason. That team then competes in a large field tournament to […]

Late-Round QBs That Could Be Fantasy Football League Winners - Geno Smith, Kirk Cousins, Aaron Rodgers, more

One of the more popular sayings in fantasy football is that you can’t win your league in the first round, but you can lose it. What that saying means is your season is likely over if your first-round pick is a bust. However, you are not guaranteed to win the league, even if your first-round […]

T.J. Hockenson Battling Ear Infection

According to ESPN's Kevin Seifert, Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (illness) has battled an ear infection since training camp began. The 26-year-old hasn't practiced much, recently prompting speculation that he would participate in a limited capacity while seeking a new deal. However, that doesn't appear to be the case, with Hockenson reporting the ailment […]

Tight End Rankings #11-20 for Fantasy Football Drafts - Dalton Kincaid, Tyler Higbee, Sam LaPorta, Gerald Everett, more

It’s official, the 2023 pre-season has begun! As the 2023 season looms, we welcome the final group of fantasy football fans back into the mix. This season we have had some big names change teams (see, Aaron Rodgers), a division that is made up of two quarterbacks who were top-four draft picks this year (AFC […]

10 NFL Rookies You Should Know For 2023 Fantasy Football

NFL rookies are "shiny new toys" for fantasy managers. These young stars bring some fresh energy to every football season due to the tantalizing prospect of what type of contributors they might become. Like the organizations that drafted them, fantasy analysts are making educated guesses and projections as to how their skills will translate to […]

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Detroit Lions 2023 Outlooks

An unrelenting collection of news updates from all 32 training camps have blended with the emergence of preseason matchups to deliver an ongoing reminder that Week 1 of the regular season is steadily approaching. That’s why the team at RotoBaller is delivering non-stop updates along with an extensive collection of articles and rankings that will […]

Vikings See Kareem Hunt As Potential Fit

Free-agent running back Kareem Hunt made a visit with the Minnesota Vikings on Friday. The 28-year-old has previously met with the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts this offseason. The Vikings could be looking to add another back to the mix after the departure of Dalvin Cook. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said that Hunt could […]

Quentin Johnson (WR, LAC): Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers (2023)

BALLER MOVE: Target Around 110 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~123 ANALYSIS: At first glance, being drafted to a team that already employs Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Austin Ekeler, Joshua Palmer, and Gerald Everett could be construed as a negative thing. While there are certainly some barriers he needs to overcome, the landing spot is not without […]

Wide Receiver Rankings #31-40 for Fantasy Football Drafts - Michael Pittman, Jahan Dotson, Drake London, more

We're back with the next portion of my wide receiver rankings. This is the second article of five that outline my top 50 wide receivers for the 2023 season. It's finally draft season, and I appreciate all of you for checking out my work. If you are a fan of receivers, it’s a great time […]

Wide Receiver Rankings #41-50 for Fantasy Football Drafts - Zay Flowers, Skyy Moore, Elijah Moore, Mike Evans, more

We're back with the next portion of my wide receiver rankings. This is the first article of five that outline my top 50 wide receivers for the 2023 season. It's finally draft season, and I appreciate all of you for checking out my work. If you are a fan of receivers, it’s a great time […]

Is Kareem Hunt A Good Fit For The Vikings? Fantasy Football Outlook

Veteran free agent running back Kareem Hunt was the 86th overall pick by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2017 NFL Draft. The veteran had an outstanding college career, totaling 782 rushing attempts for 4,945 yards and 44 touchdowns at Toledo. He also had 73 receptions for 555 receiving yards and a touchdown in his […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Sleepers To Target - Late-Round Dynasty Discounts Include Sam LaPorta, Tank Dell, Deuce Vaughn, more

As soon as the NFL Draft winds down, fantasy football dynasty leagues kick into action. Many rookie drafts have already begun. Some will start very soon, and others will commence once training camp arrives. This long window of rookie draft preparation gives fantasy managers a chance to size up the dynasty landscape and determine where […]

Kareem Hunt Visiting Vikings

Free-agent running back Kareem Hunt is visiting with the Minnesota Vikings on Friday, marking his third visit with a team over the last week. Hunt previously met with the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts but left both visits without a deal. Minnesota could potentially look to add a veteran presence in its running back […]

Kene Nwangwu Misses Preseason Opener Due To Injury

Minnesota Vikings running back Kene Nwangwu did not play in the team's preseason opener on Thursday night against the Seattle Seahawks due to an undisclosed injury. With starter Alexander Mattison also being held out, Ty Chandler got more run and made the most of the opportunity. Chandler saw 11 carries and gained 41 yards while […]

2023 Tight End Draft Plan and FLEX Draft Recap - Woo Fantasy Podcast

Rotoballer analyst Brandon Murchison (@RotoSuperstar) and co-host Nick Hefley (@therealffgoat) return with a new episode of Woo Fantasy! In this podcast, the duo reviews the current ADP consensus at the tight-end position. They give a tier-by-tier breakdown of players that present the best investment given their current values, as well as players you may want […]

Jordan Addison Makes One Catch

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison got his first taste of NFL action during Thursday's preseason opener versus the Seattle Seahawks. The Vikings expected big things from Addison after selecting him in the first-round of this year's draft. The 21-year-old didn't do much in this one as he hauled in one of his three targets […]

DeWayne McBride Quiet During Preseason Opener

Minnesota Vikings running back DeWayne McBride didn't have much success during Thursday's preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks. He was the second back into the game after Ty Chandler was the primary back in the first half. The seventh-round rookie rushed six times for 15 yards and didn't do anything in the receiving game. Right […]

Ty Chandler Shows Promise During Preseason Opener

Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler is currently competing for the backup role behind Alexander Mattison. The 25-year-old worked as the primary back for the first half of Thursday's preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks. The former fifth-round pick showed his ability to make plays in both the rushing and receiving game. Chandler rushed 11 […]

Davante Adams - Path To Overall Fantasy Football WR1

Fantasy football managers are down on Davante Adams. Last year, he finished as the WR3. This year, he's being drafted as the WR8.  Why the lack of confidence in the most talented wide receiver in the NFL? The reason is obvious: having Jimmy Garoppolo throwing him the ball doesn't inspire confidence. I'll be honest; I […]

Fact or Fiction? Looking At ADP Vs. Pre-Draft Rankings Using "Teams In A Vacuum" Concept

We live in a world of acronyms -- ASAP, GPS, IMHO, LOL, etc. Even in our fantasy football world, we have certain acronyms -- D/ST, FA, IDP, IR, PPR, RZ, ADP, etc. The other day, a fantasy football buddy said to me: “You’re doing that all wrong. Don’t you know that if you’re drafting, ADP […]

Quarterback Rankings #1-12 for Fantasy Football Drafts - Aaron Rodgers, Trevor Lawrence, Tua Tagovailoa, more

There are only five more Sundays without football. It seems like the draft is barely in the rearview, and already the regular season is rapidly approaching. Soon we will find out if Russell Wilson or the Cleveland quarterback is worth their massive contracts, or if it has become a young man’s game with the emergence […]

How To Win Superflex Fantasy Football Leagues: Strategies, Tips, Overview

Superflex fantasy football leagues have grown in popularity over the past few years and are now a staple among die-hard fantasy gamers. We'll explain the ins and outs of Superflex formats below, but the most important thing to know is quarterbacks carry a hefty premium compared to traditional single-quarterback leagues. While finding a starting quarterback […]

How To Win Dynasty Fantasy Football Leagues: Strategies, Tips, Overview

If you're interested in taking the next step to play in a dynasty fantasy football league, there's a good chance you have already played in plenty of redraft or seasonal fantasy football formats for several years. That said, we're operating under the assumption that everyone knows how fantasy football works and the general scoring rules […]

Jordan Addison To Play In Preseason Opener

Despite an off-the-field incident early in training camp, Minnesota Vikings rookie first-round wide receiver Jordan Addison has impressed with his play on the field. The Vikings will rest many starters during the preseason opener on Thursday night against the Seattle Seahawks, but head coach Kevin O'Connell said Addison will play. Quarterback Kirk Cousins said Addison […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 1 Daily Fantasy Football (8/10/2023)

Week 1 of the NFL Preseason is here. We are that much closer to the actual season, people. Some massive DFS contests are available for this slate, including a $15 contest featuring $50,000 to first place on DraftKings. Both DraftKings and FanDuel give us opportunities to play DFS during the preseason. Both sites will have […]

Kirk Cousins, Justin Jefferson Not Expected To Play In Preseason Opener

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins and wide receiver Justin Jefferson are not expected to play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks, per Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune. This news hardly comes as a surprise considering Cousins is an established veteran and Jefferson has emerged as a top receiver in the NFL. The […]

Breakout Tight Ends for Fantasy Football Drafts - Late Round ADP Values Include Chigoziem Okonkwo, Logan Thomas, more

The tight end position tends to be a really weird position in fantasy. Travis Kelce is a consensus top-10 pick, Mark Andrews is either a second or third-rounder, and then there are a few more good players, but after the first seven tight ends, there's a pretty big drop-off. Once you miss out on the […]

Draft A Wide Receiver In The First Round In 2023? How To Win Your Fantasy Football Drafts

My fantasy football strategy changes every year depending on how the draft board shakes out. For instance, I think you must draft a running back in the second round this year. I also think for the first time there is an advantage to be had paying up for a quarterback.  But if there is one […]