Irv Smith Jr. Won't Be Rushed Into Action

Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. (knee) won't be rushed back into action, head coach Kevin O'Connell said. "We're going to be smart with Irv," said the first-year leader of the coaching staff. "There's no reason why he can't hit the ground running from a mental perspective this spring." Smith, of course, missed all […]

FFPC Dynasty Cutdown Day: Wheeling, Dealing and Improving

We love to play in dynasty leagues like the ones featured on the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) platform because at its very best, the experience replicates running a pro football franchise. There truly is no offseason, with trades, player moves, and a rookie/free agent draft. Fortunately, there are certain parts of the “real” NFL […]

Vikings Sign Jesse Davis

The Minnesota Vikings signed former Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Jesse Davis and cornerback Nate Hairston and re-signed cornerback Tye Smith to undisclosed deals on Monday. Davis will provide depth and versatility to the Minnesota offensive line after starting 72 games over a five-year span with the Dolphins after entering the league as an undrafted free […]

Vikings Still Interested In Patrick Peterson

The Minnesota Vikings could be interested in bringing back defensive back Patrick Peterson for the 2022 season. The eight-time Pro Bowl corner has been in talks with the organization after playing last season in Minnesota. Although, Peterson set five career-lows during his time with the Vikings in 2021. Despite that, Peterson only allowed two touchdowns […]

Quarterback Best-Ball Tiered Rankings and Analysis

On the field, quarterbacks are the most crucial position of all. In fantasy football, not so much. This may be especially true in best-ball leagues where the highest win rates don't usually associate with the best passers. This seems counterintuitive since there is no possibility to stream QB or pick up an injury replacement off […]

Chandon Sullivan Signing With Vikings

Free-agent cornerback Chandon Sullivan is signing with the Vikings. It didn't take long for the 25-year-old to find a new home, and it comes after he played all 17 games with Green Bay in 2021, starting 10 of them and finishing with 31 total tackles and a career-high three interceptions. He will reconnect with assistant […]

Chandon Sullivan Meeting With The Vikings

Free-agent cornerback Chandon Sullivan is traveling to Minnesota to meet with the Vikings on Friday. The 25-year-old has proven to be a durable defensive commodity, primarily since he hasn't missed a game throughout his previous three seasons in Green Bay. He had 31 total tackles in 2021, 10 fewer than he had the year before. […]

Za'Darius Smith Agrees With Vikings

Free-agent linebacker Za'Darius Smith agreed to a three-year deal with a base value of $42 million with the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday, according to a source. The deal is worth up to a total of $47 million in incentives with a $14 million average per year. Smith appeared to be headed to the Baltimore Ravens, […]

Vikings Re-Sign Sean Mannion

The Minnesota Vikings are re-signing backup quarterback Sean Mannion to an undisclosed one-year deal on Tuesday, according to a source. The Vikings have brought back starting quarterback Kirk Cousins and now Mannion. The 29-year-old former third-round pick of the St. Louis Rams in 2015 out of Oregon State, Mannion will return to Minnesota for his […]

Za'Darius Smith Visits With Vikings

Former Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith visited with the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, according to sources. Smith's original deal with the Baltimore Ravens fell apart, so he's back on the open market and could end up staying in the NFC North. The 29-year-old pass-rusher originally agreed to a four-year, $35 million deal with […]

An Introduction to Fantasy Football Dynasty Leagues for Beginners

Here at RotoBaller, we continue to expand our dynasty content. Our goal is to provide you with all of the necessary resources to conduct thorough research in order to crush your startup draft, become a savvy trader, and make optimal starting lineup selections every week. The dynasty community is growing at a rapid pace and […]

Vikings To Hang Onto Danielle Hunter

The Minnesota Vikings plan to keep defensive end Danielle Hunter after his $18 million roster bonus became guaranteed on Sunday. It doesn't preclude the team from redoing the Pro Bowler's contract. The Vikings can still clear salary cap space by converting any portion of the roster bonus into a signing bonus. Hunter is the NFL's […]

Who Is the #1 Pick in 2022 Fantasy Football?

The 2021 fantasy football season is over, but that doesn't mean we are done analyzing the game. The 2022 draft season will be here before we know it. One of the biggest questions that fantasy managers need to have answered is more confusing than in recent years. Who should be the number one overall pick […]

Davante Adams Traded to Las Vegas Raiders: Fantasy Football Impact

As if the current week of NFL Free Agency hasn't been crazy enough for us all, shockwaves were sent across the NFL landscape on Thursday evening as fans, media, players, and pundits all alike reacted with wide eyes to the sudden news that Davante Adams had been traded from the Green Bay Packers to the […]

Adam Thielen Restructures Contract

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen restructured his contract on Friday and will remain with the team. The restructure is expected to lower his salary cap number for the 2022 season. The Vikings likely converted a portion of his base salary this year into a signing bonus. The 31-year-old pass-catcher had ankle surgery in late […]

Running Back Best Ball Rankings and Analysis (Part 2) 2022

We have progressed beyond the most dormant weeks of this offseason and the player movement that has transpired during free agency has already fueled encouraging rises and concerning falls in the stock of various players. The highly-anticipated NFL Draft is also approaching, which will create another notable shift in the fantasy landscape as each selection […]

2022 Running Back Sleepers: Fantasy Football Early Draft Targets

With the Rams, led by Cooper Kupp, Aaron Donald, and Matthew Stafford, defeating the Bengals in Super Bowl LVI by a score of 23-20, we have finally wrapped up the longest season in NFL history. With so much chaos, injuries, and breakouts, this was quite the rollercoaster year for fantasy football. So, we should take […]

Vikings Landing Jordan Hicks

Linebacker Jordan Hicks has agreed to a two-year deal with the Vikings. Hicks is rumored to make $12 million, and the signing comes after the Cardinals released him to save cap space. The 29-year-old has started 51 consecutive games over the years. While his production has dipped since he accumulated 149 total tackles, three picks, […]

Chase Edmonds, Cedrick Wilson to Dolphins - Fantasy Impact

Heading into the NFL preseason free-agent frenzy, the Miami Dolphins had the most salary cap space of any franchise with $63 million. With a new head coach in town and a GM/ownership group that has come under fire recently, we knew they had to make a splash on offense. Rather than landing a big fish […]

Vikings Tender Kicker Greg Joseph

The Minnesota Vikings are tendering restricted free-agent kicker Greg Joseph on Monday. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Joseph's tender will be worth $2.433 million in 2022. Joseph led the league in touchback percentage last year and improved as the season went on. The 27-year-old made 86.8% of his 38 field-goal tries (five misses) and made […]

Kirk Cousins Agrees On Contract Extension

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has agreed to a one-year, $35 million extension. The deal is fully guaranteed, complete with a no-trade clause, meaning the veteran could conceivably suit up for the Vikings through 2023. Cousins remained one of the most accurate quarterbacks in the league during the 2021-22 campaign, finishing with 4,221 passing yards, […]

Teams Asking About Danielle Hunter

Multiple NFL teams have inquired about the trade availability of Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl defensive end Danielle Hunter, according to sources. The Vikings aren't believed to be actively shopping Hunter, but multiple executives believe he is available due to salary cap issues -- the Vikings are $15.7 million over the cap. Hunter's $18 million roster […]

Top 10 Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings

This is quite a fun time for sports! Blockbuster trades are going down in the NFL, baseball is back, and March Madness is upon us! This is what sports is all about! The best part? It's only going to get more chaotic. Starting on March 14th, NFL teams can begin negotiating with players, looking to boost […]

Early 2022 Tight End Sleepers for Fantasy Football

Fantasy managers know all about the cream of the crop when it comes to tight ends. We all hear about Travis Kelce's dominance, the generational talent of Kyle Pitts and the emergence of Mark Andrews. These things are no mysteries. The problem is there are so few names at the top and the talent drops […]

Tyler Conklin Wants To Re-Sign With Vikings

Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent tight end Tyler Conklin said he "would love" to re-sign with the team for the 2022 season. Conklin had a career-high 61 catches for 593 yards and three touchdowns in 2021, and it helped that Irv Smith didn't play all year due to injury. His best path to fantasy relevance again […]

Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings - Best Ball Leagues

We have progressed beyond the most dormant weeks of this offseason, and the impending player movement that will transpire during free agency will fuel encouraging rises and concerning falls in the stock of various players. The highly-anticipated NFL Draft is also approaching, which will create another notable shift in the fantasy landscape as each selection […]

WR/TE Stat Analysis: Catch Rate and Drawn Pass Interference

When it comes to drafting stud wide receivers and tight ends, we all pursue the same stats: receptions, yards, and touchdowns. It makes sense. Those three stats are the ones that ultimately yield actual, tangible fantasy points in every fantasy league, no matter the format. The savviest fantasy GMs often focus on targets, as without […]

Kirk Cousins Not Expected To Give A Hometown Discount

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins isn't expected to give the team a hometown discount if they look to sign him to a contract extension. Cousins has been better than arguably any NFL player at maximizing his value, and that's not expected to change this offseason. There's word that Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr wants […]

Justin Jefferson To Line Up In Multiple Spots Next Season

New Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said wide receiver Justin Jefferson will be the Cooper Kupp in the team's new-look offense in 2022. "I see that with Justin. I see an incredible, incredible skillset, but I also see a player we can move around. We can make it hard for defenses to know where […]

FFPC 'Never-Too-Early' Best Ball Tournament

The FFPC 'Never-Too-Early' Best Ball Tournament is here! It may seem as if March is too far removed from the regular season to be a meaningful time to draft, but that's not the case. In fact, this is the perfect chance to use your wealth of fantasy knowledge (and the information provided below) to take […]