Top Fantasy Football Dynasty Trade Targets

This is a period of anxious inactivity for dynasty fantasy football players everywhere, yet I still see a lot of action going on in my Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) leagues. The rookie drafts are not approaching yet, and we can only watch and wait for free agent moves in the NFL. So many dynasty […]

Biggest Running Back Breakouts of 2021 - Fantasy Football Year In Review

There were a number of running backs who had breakout seasons in 2021. Whether it be due to injury or bad play by those in front of them, some of these players were a complete surprise. For a few of them though, this was expected. It is just nice to have it happen to the extent […]

Kirk Cousins Receives High Praise Ahead Of 2022 Season

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is entering his fifth year as the team's starting signal-caller, but it will also be the first in which he will be teamed up with new head coach Kevin O'Connell. O'Connell, who just won a Super Bowl as the Rams offensive coordinator, is excited about the prospect of having a […]

Panthers Unlikely To Trade For Kirk Cousins?

On the Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said he doesn't think there's any truth to the rumors that the Carolina Panthers are trying to trade for Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins. The Panthers are likely to call and gauge interest on most QBs this offseason, but Cousins remains under contract in […]

Vikings Hire Wes Phillips As Offensive Coordinator

The Minnesota Vikings hired former Los Angeles Rams passing-game coordinator Wes Phillips as their new offensive coordinator on Sunday, according to sources. Minnesota also hired Matt Daniels as their new special teams coordinator. Phillips was with the Rams since 2019 and served as the pass-game coordinator and tight ends coach last season. He started his […]

Danielle Hunter Could Become Cap Casualty

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter might be headed to a new organization this offseason. Ben Goessling is reporting that Hunter's future with Minnesota is an open question. The two-time Pro Bowl pass rusher played only seven games with the Vikings last season. Hunter has an $18 million roster bonus due on March 20, and […]

Vikings Interview Chris Beatty For Offensive Coordinator Job

The Minnesota Vikings are interviewing Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver coach Chris Beatty for the team's offensive coordinator job. The 48-year-old will be the second candidate to be interviewed after Los Angeles Rams running back coach Thomas Brown was interviewed last Friday. If hired, Beatty would be new head coach Kevin O'Connell's top offensive assistant […]

Kevin O'Connell Will Call Plays In Minnesota

New Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said that he will call the offensive plays for the team in 2022. O'Connell spent the last two seasons as the Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator, working closely with head coach Sean McVay, who called the plays in LA. "I feel like I've been around one of the […]

Thomas Brown Interviewing With Vikings

Los Angeles Rams running backs/assistant head coach Thomas Brown will interview for a key spot on Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell's staff on Friday, according to a source. Brown will be interviewing for the offensive coordinator position. Rams passing-game coordinator/tight ends coach Wes Phillips is also a possibility to join O'Connell's staff in Minnesota. […]

Vikings Officially Name Kevin O'Connell Head Coach

The Minnesota Vikings officially named former Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell as their 10th head coach in franchise history on Wednesday. O'Connell was the Rams offensive coordinator the last two seasons and led them to a win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI. The Rams finished ninth in total offense (372.1 […]

Mike Pettine To Join Vikings Defensive Staff

The Minnesota Vikings plan to hire Mike Pettine to new head coach Kevin O'Connell's defensive staff, according to sources. Ed Donatell will serve as the defensive coordinator, but Pettine will also work with the defense, and he'll give O'Connell some much-needed guidance as a former head coach himself. Pettine has been a defensive coordinator for […]

Vikings Hire Jerrod Johnson As Offensive Assistant

The Minnesota Vikings hired Jerrod Johnson to serve as an offensive assistant and to work with the quarterbacks under new head coach Kevin O'Connell, according to a source. Johnson is a two-time participant in the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship, and Johnson served as a quality control coach for the Indianapolis Colts in 2021. The […]

The King's Updated Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings and Analysis

As the 2021 NFL season approaches its official conclusion with the Super Bowl, dedicated fantasy football players are closely examining their dynasty league rosters. Trade offers have already started to fly in many leagues, but a patient approach can pay off well. We still need to see a lot of what shakes out in free […]

2022 Fantasy Football First-Round ADP Preview

Everyone loves a mock draft. Whether it be a mock of the NFL Draft in April, or a look ahead to next season and the looming fantasy draft. Well, here at RotoBaller, we love them too. Here is our first look at 2022 fantasy football ADP for the first round. Many of the names will […]

Wes Phillips Expected To Become Vikings Offensive Coordinator

Los Angeles Rams tight ends coach/passing-game coordinator Wes Phillips is expected to become the Minnesota Vikings new offensive coordinator/pass-game coordinator, according to league sources. He will head to Minnesota, along with Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell, who is set to become the Vikings next head coach. Kentucky offensive coordinator Liam Coen, who has worked as […]

Biggest Quarterback Surprises of 2021 - Fantasy Football Year In Review

Every year, fantasy managers are treated to surprise performances by certain players. Sometimes those are good surprises and sometimes those are not so good, but they happen every single year regardless. In recent seasons, the quarterback position from a fantasy perspective has changed. Fantasy managers are chasing upside and that often comes from being able […]

Biggest Wide Receiver Surprises of 2021 - Fantasy Football Year In Review

Anyone who assembled a roster during the 2021 season experienced a unique journey that required enormous flexibility. This included the ability to navigate the unwanted absence of players that you were depending on due to injuries, COVID protocol, and other unplanned developments. Many of you have now transitioned from the emotions surrounding your final results […]

Biggest Tight End Breakouts of 2021 - Fantasy Football Year In Review

There were several tight ends who made their fantasy football general managers very happy during the 2021 season. While Kansas City standout Travis Kelce had another scintillating season, and Atlanta rookie Kyle Pitts showed the football universe why he will be a fantasy force for the next decade, there were many tight ends who had […]

Early 2022 Best-Ball Sleepers for Fantasy Football

Drafting for next season when the Super Bowl hasn't even taken place might seem premature. Don't care. We've already done a too-early mock draft and will continue to prepare our readers to win in 2022 fantasy football leagues. Best-ball is the ideal place to begin since you can set and forget multiple teams throughout the […]

Biggest Tight End Busts of 2021 - Fantasy Football Year In Review

The 2021 season was not kind to some of fantasy football’s top tight ends as not every highly-drafted TE put up the numbers Baltimore’s Mark Andrews did this season. Minnesota’s Irv Smith Jr., Green Bay’s Robert Tonyan, and Washington’s Logan Thomas all had their seasons ruined due to major injuries, and all three had the […]

Way Too Early 2022 Mock Draft for Fantasy Football - Rounds 2-4 Breakdown

As the playoffs roll on to determine the 2021 NFL champion, we're not waiting to look ahead to the next fantasy football season. We gathered 12 RotoBaller analysts to conduct a very early 2021 mock draft over 12 rounds. The format was full PPR and roster construction as follows: 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, […]

Way Too Early 2022 Mock Draft for Fantasy Football - Round 1 Breakdown

The fantasy football season is barely in the books but that didn’t stop us RotoBallers from participating in a way too early 2021 mock draft. We gathered 12 zealous football analysts for a slow PPR mock over 12 rounds (1QB, 2RB, 2WR, 1TE, 1FLEX) on Sleeper to get an early glance at how ADP for […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends Risers And Fallers: 2021 Season Review

Congratulations to all managers whose tireless dedication toward winning league titles resulted in the fulfillment of your championship aspirations. You successfully navigated continual challenges that extended far beyond the normal obstacles that emerged during the season.  For those of you who were unsuccessful in achieving the ultimate goal of capturing your leagues, your efforts should […]

NextGen Stats Season Review: Running Backs

Time's up! The 2021 fantasy season is done and gone for good. Whether you play in a redraft league or are part of a dynasty format, the days of sitting at the edge of your couch and biting your nails are over. We have a tough eight-month desert to walk through ahead of us, but […]

NextGen Stats Season Review: Wide Receivers and Tight Ends

Time's up! The 2021 fantasy season is done and gone for good. Whether you play in a redraft league or are part of a dynasty format, the days of sitting at the edge of your couch and biting your nails are over. We have a tough eight-month desert to walk through ahead of us, but […]

2021 Fantasy Football Awards - RotoBaller Writers Picks

Hello and welcome to the official 2021 Fantasy Football Awards Show, presented by RotoBaller. These awards are voted on by RotoBaller's NFL writers, with some commentary by yours truly. I'm your host, Nick Mariano, and while I'm no Michael Scott, I’ll try to make The Dundies proud as we look back on 2021, look forward […]

Kirk Cousins Expected To Remain With Vikings

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is expected to remain with the organization next season. There were rumors that the Vikings would look to trade Cousins since he has one year left on his deal. However, that one season is a fully guaranteed $35 million and a $45 million cap hit. That is not exactly something […]

Vikings Hiring Deshea Townsend As Secondary Coach

The Minnesota Vikings are hiring former Chicago Bears secondary coach Deshea Townsend as the team's new secondary coach. Townsend will join the defensive staff of newly-minted Vikings defensive coordinator Ed Donatell. Donatell and his staff will have their hands full as they try to revamp a Vikings defense that allowed 383.6 yards per game last […]

Vikings To Name Ed Donatell The DC Next Week

The Minnesota Vikings will name Ed Donatell as their new defensive coordinator next week under soon-to-be head coach Kevin O'Connell. The 65-year-old Donatell was the Denver Broncos defensive coordinator for the past three seasons. Donatell has also served as the defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers and Atlanta Falcons. He has mostly focused on […]

Ed Donatell The Favorite For Vikings Defensive Coordinator Job

Ed Donatell has emerged as the favorite for the Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator position, according to sources. The Seattle Seahawks were hoping to hire him as a defensive assistant, but they are now bracing to losing him to Minnesota. Soon-to-be Vikings head coach and Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell will get a coordinator […]