Running Back Fallers for Fantasy Football - ADP Analysis before Training Camps

Ah, our old friend, ADP. Average Draft Position indicates the mean 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 player on your team. A high ADP (that is actually a low-numbered ADP) means that a […]

Running Back Risers for Fantasy Football - ADP Analysis for Alexander Mattison, Tank Bigsby, Joe Mixon

Ah, our old friend, ADP. Average Draft Position indicates the mean 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 player on your team. A high ADP (that is actually a low-numbered ADP) means that a […]

RotoBaller Staff Early Superflex Mock Draft Review for 2023 Fantasy Football

We are officially less than two months away from preseason football, which, to fantasy football players, means we are just weeks away from draft season. Surely, we will all be keeping up with training camp hype videos and adjusting our rankings accordingly, but the best and most practical way to ensure preparation for fantasy football […]

T.J. Hockenson Contract Talks May Intensify Soon

According to Kevin Seifert of ESPN, contract talks between the Vikings and tight end T.J. Hockenson may progress "later this summer," primarily since the club is currently focused on a new deal for wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Minnesota signed free agent Josh Oliver this offseason, putting Hockenson's long-term future with the Vikings in question. However, […]

Vikings Not Rushing Justin Jefferson Deal

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, appearing on Sunday's episode of SportsCenter, the Vikings aren't rushing to sign wide receiver Justin Jefferson to a contract extension. Although Minnesota obviously wants to build around the wideout, he's only three years into his rookie deal, allowing the Vikings some time to work out the particulars. Either way, negotiations […]

Josh Oliver Could Be A Red-Zone Factor

Minnesota Vikings recently acquired tight end Josh Oliver was expected to mostly serve as a blocker in the run game after the team signed him, but offensive coordinator Wes Phillips said recently that Oliver could do more through the air than most realized. T.J. Hockenson will remain the primary pass-catching tight end in 2023, but […]

Quarterback Risers for Fantasy Football - ADP Analysis before Training Camps

Ah, our old friend, ADP. Average Draft Position indicates the mean 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 player on your team. A high ADP (that is actually a low-numbered ADP) means that a […]

Kirk Cousins Doesn't Expect More Contract Talks Until Next March

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins said he hasn't had further contract-extension talks with the team since the sides agreed this spring not to work out an extension, and he doesn't expect any talks until next March when his deal expires. "Until then, just focus on this season and the job to do right now," Cousins […]

2023 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidate: Isiah Pacheco

We have advanced rapidly through the offseason while moving beyond free agency, the NFL Draft, and OTAs. The arrival of June has signaled an acceleration of interest in strategizing upcoming drafts or building rosters in redraft leagues while many of you are also reshaping your dynasty rosters following this year’s avalanche of rookie drafts. Your […]

Tight End ADP Risers and Fallers for Fantasy Football - NFL Free Agency Check

We've reached a key benchmark in the NFL offseason. The peak of free agency is long gone, the NFL Draft has concluded, and players are starting to hit the field in preparation for the 2023 season. Many players, from rookies to veterans, must adapt to new teams, situations, and schemes as the summer approaches. These […]

Jordan Addison Expected To Be Back By Training Camp

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (undisclosed injury) is expected to be able to return to the team by the beginning of training camp, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. Addison injured himself during rookie minicamp in May but there has been little information pertaining to the nature of his injury. The rookie's ability to […]

Justin Jefferson Tells Reporters He Will Be At Training Camp

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was not present for OTAs two weeks ago and has not been present at the voluntary portions of the offseason as he is angling for a contract extension. He did show up to mandatory minicamp on Tuesday and took some time to talk with reporters after the session. When […]

Danielle Hunter Plans To Skip Mandatory Minicamp

Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Danielle Hunter is planning to hold out of the team's mandatory minicamp as he seeks a new contract. The 28-year-old posted 10.5 sacks last season, earning his third trip to the Pro Bowl in eight seasons with the Vikings. Minnesota has received trade calls for Hunter, but it's unclear whether the […]

Are You In or Out? Travis Etienne 2023 Fantasy Football Outlook

Travis Etienne is one of the more polarizing fantasy football players right now. Some believe Etienne is an elite player on the verge of a massive third season. Others are outright avoiding him. What gives? On Underdog, he is currently being drafted as the RB12 with an ADP of 37.0, forcing fantasy managers to use […]

Ty Chandler Looking At Increased Role

With running back Dalvin Cook now out of the picture, Minnesota Vikings second-year running back Ty Chandler is going to have a bigger role in the backfield in 2023. "I think he's going to have to be," offensive coordinator Wes Phillips said on whether Chandler is ready for an increased role. Chandler likely has the […]

Florio's Football Show: Cook-Mattison Fallout - Winning SuperFlex Strategy!

Michael F. Florio discusses the Vikings cutting Dalvin Cook and what is means both for his and Alexander Mattison's fantasy value. Is Cook done? Can Mattison match his production? Florio then dives into his SuperFlex strategy which has led to him winning multiple industry leagues. Should you actually wait on quarterback in this format? Florio […]

Vikings Plan To Use Alexander Mattison As Starter

The Minnesota Vikings re-signed running back Alexander Mattison this offseason with the plan for him to be the starter. There have been trade talks surrounding Dalvin Cook, but no deal has materialized. He will officially be released on Friday, with several teams, including the Miami Dolphins, set to inquire about him. Up until this point, […]

Who is the Vikings RB1 After Dalvin Cook Was Released? Fantasy Football Outook

The Minnesota Vikings released Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook on Thursday. The team saved $9 million by cutting Cook while taking on a $5.1 million dead cap hit this season and a $3.1 million dead cap hit in 2024.  The #Vikings and four-time Pro Bowl RB Dalvin Cook are parting ways, per source.One of […]

Will the Vikings Sign Justin Jefferson To A Contract Extension? Fantasy Football Outlook

The simple answer is yes, the Minnesota Vikings must sign Justin Jefferson to a contract extension. Crafting a deal worthy of his achievements would be tricky. It wouldn’t make sense if the Vikings did not lock up the reigning Offensive Player of the Year early. He is coming off a season with 128 receptions for […]

RotoBaller Staff Early PPR Mock Draft Review

With the NFL draft behind us, and training camp rapidly approaching, it's a great time to put your rankings, player takes, and outlooks to the test. A mock draft is one of the most informative and enjoyable ways to familiarize yourself with the current landscape.  With this in mind, the RotoBaller staff decided to complete […]

2023 Fantasy Football WRs to Prioritize in PPR, But Fade in Standard Leagues

Some people play in standard (non-PPR) fantasy football leagues, some play in half-PPR leagues, and some play in full-PPR leagues. Each type has its advantages and disadvantages, but what's more important is identifying the players who best fit each type of league. Deep-ball specialists like Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Christian Watson have greater value in standard […]

Running Back Stat Busts and Sleepers- Elusiveness

We recently featured an article on running back busts and sleepers based on missed forced tackles. Building from that data, we're taking it up a notch, focusing on elusiveness, which goes beyond missed forced tackles to offer an in-depth assessment of talent and performance. Elusiveness is a strong indicator of running back success, frequently correlating […]

Vikings Still Trying To Trade Dalvin Cook

Updating a previous report, the Minnesota Vikings are expected to try and trade four-time Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook one more time on Thursday, and if they are unable to, they would plan to process his official release on Friday, according to a source. The Vikings have been planning for Cook's departure all offseason, […]

Is Dalvin Cook a Free Agent? Which Teams would be the Best Fit for Cook? Fantasy Football Outlook

Veteran running back Dalvin Cook has been a high-upside weapon for the Minnesota Vikings since being selected in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft. The former Florida State RB has made four straight Pro Bowls and has been one of the premier do-it-all backs in the NFL. However, he's been rumored to be […]

Dalvin Cook Released By Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings and star running back Dalvin Cook are parting ways, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero on Twitter. The Vikings/Cook split was rumored for much of the offseason with Minnesota initially trying to find a trade partner for the four-time Pro Bowler. Instead, they will cut him loose, leaving Cook free to sign […]

Teams Interested In Trading For Danielle Hunter

The Minnesota Vikings are receiving real trade interest centered around star pass-rusher Danielle Hunter, according to sources. Hunter has made the Pro Bowl in three of the last four seasons and finished last year with 65 tackles (46 solo), 10.5 sacks, 12 tackles for loss, 22 QB hits and a forced fumble in 17 regular […]

2023 NFL Draft Grades: Analysis and Draft Results For All 32 Teams

As we exit the weekend, there's been time to slowly start putting the 2023 NFL Draft into perspective. This year's edition of the draft was one marked by a diverse class of prospects. Uncertainty surrounding many players in this year's rookie crop led to some surprising picks and exciting trades. With all seven rounds now […]

DeWayne McBride Signs Rookie Contract

Minnesota Vikings running back DeWayne McBride signed his rookie deal on Tuesday after the team selected him in the seventh round of the 2023 draft. McBride's signing means that the Vikings have now signed all six of their rookie picks from the draft. The running back out of UAB could have a role behind Alexander […]

Broncos Not Expected To Go After Dalvin Cook

Despite cutting three running backs on the roster in the last week, the Denver Broncos aren't expected to make a run at Minnesota Vikings RB Dalvin Cook, according to sources. There's no way the Broncos trade for Cook, at least not without a restructured contract. Cook is scheduled to make $11 million in 2023 with […]

Is Alexander Mattison, Ty Chandler, Or DeWayne McBride The Vikings RB1 If Dalvin Cook Is Traded?

The Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has been one of the top running backs in the NFL over the past few years. While he struggled with injuries over the first two years of his career, Cook has played in nearly 90% of the contests since his sophomore season. However, his days in Minnesota could […]