Should I Draft K.J. Osborn? Fantasy Football Outlook

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn was the 176th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Osborn had a solid college career. He started at Buffalo, totaling 96 receptions for 1,490 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns during his three years in school. The young receiver transferred to Miami before the 2019 season. That year Osborn […]

George Pickens - 2023 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidate

As we progress through the NFL offseason, the amount of research fantasy managers are putting into their leagues is ramping up considerably. One key aspect of planning that fantasy enthusiasts must focus on is identifying breakout candidates. If you can pounce on a player just before they reach their peak level of production, you can […]

K.J. Osborn Set To Play Pivotal Role

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn, who is listed as the No. 2 receiver on the team's first unofficial depth chart at training camp, is the team's F receiver and is set to play a pivotal role in 2023. Osborn has a wide-ranging understanding of each receiver spot, so he would be able to fill […]

Jordan Addison Listed As Backup On Depth Chart

Minnesota Vikings rookie wide receiver Jordan Addison is listed as a backup on the team's first unofficial depth chart of training camp, behind both Justin Jefferson and K.J. Osborn. There's a lot to like about Addison long term, but fantasy managers may want to temper their expectations for him in his rookie season. Osborn is […]

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Cincinnati Bengals

Ever since Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase teamed up, the Cincinnati Bengals have been a consistent Super Bowl contender and producer of fantasy football assets. The Bengals finished seventh in the NFL in total scoring and No. 11 in total yards. Three of their offensive weapons are top-30 draft picks. They have gradually improved their […]

Is T.J. Hockenson Injured Or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson was the eighth overall pick by the Detroit Lions in the 2019 NFL Draft. Hockenson had a productive college career, totaling 73 receptions for 1,080 receiving yards and nine touchdowns in his two years at Iowa. The former Hawkeye had a quiet rookie season, totaling 32 receptions on 59 […]

Kene Nwangwu, Ty Chandler Not Running Away With Backup Job

Neither Minnesota Vikings running backs Kene Nwangwu nor Ty Chandler has run away with the backup RB job behind starter Alexander Mattison in training camp this summer, and there are questions about their abilities in pass protection. It wouldn't surprise The Athletic's Alec Lewis if the Vikings took a shot on a veteran in free […]

The Safest Fantasy Football Player To Draft From Each NFC Team in 2023

The 2023 fantasy football season is nearly here. One of the most popular fantasy football sayings is that you can’t win your league in the first round, but you can lose it. That saying means fantasy players want to avoid first-round draft picks who end up being a bust. While your first-round selection won’t win […]

Vikings Sign N'Keal Harry

Free-agent wide receiver N'Keal Harry reached an undisclosed deal with the Vikings on Sunday. The 2019 No.32 overall pick has appeared in 40 games for the Patriots and Bears during his career. Unfortunately, he hasn't lived up to his pre-draft hype, totaling 64 catches for 714 yards and five touchdowns. Harry probably won't be any […]

NFL Preseason Betting Picks - Player Prop Bets, Team Win Totals, NFL Team Futures

NFL training camps started up this week and so begins the anticipation of every NFL fan who can't wait to see their favorite team back out on the field playing meaningful football in September. The NFL has truly turned into a year-round sport for fans and fantasy analysts alike and so it's really never too […]

Analyzing Vacated Red Zone Touches to Find RB Sleepers, Risers

There are plenty of advanced metrics and estimated projections to help fantasy football managers uncover potential sleepers and risers heading into 2023 fantasy drafts, but evaluating running backs with a chance at increased red zone work is a key indicator. The running back position saw plenty of turnover this offseason and many teams moved on […]

T.J. Hockenson Misses Saturday's Practice

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson did not suit up for practice on Saturday. There have been rumors of Hockenson possibly sitting out until he gets a new deal. The 26-year-old is set to play under his fifth-year option and become an unrestricted free agent next offseason. It's uncertain whether his absence was injury or […]

2023 NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting QBs

As we are into the first week of August and training camps across the NFL are officially underway, it's the perfect time to start evaluating what each team possesses at various positions for the upcoming 2023 NFL season. The QB position perhaps trumps them all when projecting wins and losses, as an excellent player under […]

NFL Futures Betting Picks: Team Win Totals - Top Bets for Vikings, Raiders, Steelers, Falcons

The 2023 NFL offseason is flying by and the season-opener is just about a month away, so it's time to nail down some win-total future bets before the lines start moving. While we haven't seen any team take the field at full strength, we can project which teams are being undervalued or overvalued ahead of […]

Should I Draft Sam LaPorta As A Fantasy Football Starting Tight End?

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta was the 34th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. LaPorta had a productive college career. He had a limited impact as a freshman, totaling 15 receptions on 188 targets in six games. The following year the young tight end had 27 receptions for 271 receiving yards and a […]

Abram Smith Signs With Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings have signed free-agent running back Abram Smith to a one-year deal. The 24-year-old went undrafted out of Baylor during the 2022 draft. Afterwards, Smith signed with the New Orleans Saints, but was released a few months later. Smith most recently played in the XFL where he led the league in rushing yards […]

Superflex Fantasy Football Draft Rankings - The King's Analysis and Strategies

Superflex leagues have significantly increased in popularity among experienced fantasy football players in recent years. While some “mainstream” players I speak to have still not dived into the format yet, I expect the number of participants to continue to rise notably every year. Quarterback continues to be a deep position overall, as there are approximately […]

2023 NFL Preseason RB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Running Backs

Running backs in the NFL possess an almost unrivaled blend of speed and power. Despite these amazing physical skills, the RB position continues to plummet in perceived value around the NFL, which has been a serious talking point around the football world recently, as players such as Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs struggle with contract […]

Alexander Mattison Is Fine

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (undisclosed) was present for the team's walkthrough practice on Wednesday after he was seen limping at the end of training camp practice on Tuesday. Kene Nwangwu (undisclosed) was also back out there. With both Mattison and Nwangwu out on Tuesday, Ty Chandler failed to stand out with the first-team […]

Is Alexander Mattison Injured Or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison was the 102nd overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Mattison had an excellent college career, totaling 581 rushing attempts for 2,829 yards and 33 touchdowns at Boise State. He also had 60 receptions for 511 receiving yards and a touchdown in college. However, Mattison’s NFL career hasn’t been […]

Alexander Mattison Seen Limping During Practice Tuesday

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison was spotted limping and did not finish practice on Tuesday, according to The Athletic's Alec Lewis. The Vikings have not elaborated on what happened to Mattison, although he did stick around on the sidelines to watch practice afterward, leading one to believe that he is not dealing with anything […]

Should I Draft Kirk Cousins or Daniel Jones? Fantasy Football ADP Duel for 2023 Drafts

Welcome RotoBallers to our ADP duel comparing Kirk Cousins vs. Daniel Jones for 2023 fantasy football drafts. Fantasy football has become a cultural phenomenon, captivating sports enthusiasts and casual fans alike with its unique blend of strategy and competition. As the popularity continues to soar, the tools and metrics used to gain a competitive edge have […]

Is Garrett Wilson Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson had a fantastic rookie campaign, compiling 1,103 yards and four touchdowns on 83 receptions. The quarterback play was questionable at best, as the Ohio State product caught passes from Joe Flacco, Mike White, and Zach Wilson. Now, he has future Hall-of-Famer Aaron Rodgers to work with. However, the […]

2023 Fantasy Football Outlook: Atlanta Falcons - Breakouts, Busts, and Locks

It is easy to embrace the onset of training camps after a lengthy offseason as the frenetic activity and continual news that emerges from all 32 NFL camps serve as a reminder that Week 1 of the regular season is steadily approaching. That’s why the team at RotoBaller is delivering continual updates from each camp, […]

2023 Fantasy Football: Tight End Rankings for Best Ball Leagues

Don't blink, but we are officially in the final days of July with training camps beginning. The news stream has been modest, but you can bet that will change in a hurry. It's an interesting time for best ball because there is just enough information to start making more accurate decisions during your draft, yet […]

Fantasy Football Running Back Workhorses - One-Man Backfields to Chase for 2023 Drafts

It's no secret: volume is the key when it comes to rostering and fielding a winning team in fantasy football. With volume comes opportunities, touchdowns, and fantasy points galore, creating the perfect recipe for success as you embark on a quest to win your leagues. With that said, fantasy managers would be wise to pursue […]

Danielle Hunter, Vikings Agree To New Contract

The Vikings and defensive end Danielle Hunter agreed to a new one-year contract. The three-time Pro Bowler was set to earn $5.5 million this season. But he is now guaranteed $17 million, with the chance to earn up to $20 million. The deal also prohibits Minnesota from using the franchise tag on him next offseason, […]

2023 Fantasy Football PPR Running Back Rankings and Tiers Analysis

In the not-so-distant past, running backs were viewed as the hottest of all commodities in fantasy football. If you made it out of the first three rounds of a fantasy draft without at least one back on your roster, you were doing it wrong. Things have gradually shifted over the past few years as the […]

2023 NFL Tight End Power Rankings: All 32 Starting TEs

The tight end position has continued to evolve in the modern game. Once known as blockers that would occasionally catch passes, today's TEs are often extremely athletic and do serious damage as key parts of offensive schemes. While a select few at the position are truly elite pass catchers, many tight ends still handle plenty […]

2023 Fantasy Football RB Rankings: Early Analysis

Until just a few years ago, running back picks would dominate the first round of fantasy football drafts. But the early 2023 Average Draft Position (ADP) indicates that times have certainly changed. Both Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) and FantasyPros ADP show that currently only three of the top-12 overall picks are running backs. This […]