A.J. Rose Jr. Continues To Fight For Roster Spot

Minnesota Vikings running back A.J. Rose Jr. had six carries for 41 yards and two touchdowns versus the Kansas City Chiefs. Regardless of how well he performed in the preseason, there is virtually no chance the rookie will supplant Dalvin Cook and Alexander Mattison on the depth chart. However, he's made a compelling case to […]

Path to WR1: D.K. Metcalf

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf has had one of the more wild rides in the NFL over the last two-and-a-half years. After exploding for one of the best combine performances in recent memory, he proceeded to slide all the way to the end of the second round where the Seahawks snagged him with the […]

David Montgomery Is Still Being Slept On

It’s 2021 and running backs could very well be the most difficult position in fantasy football to solve on your roster. 10 years ago, you could just draft two running backs in the first two rounds no matter who it was, and barring injuries, you were in the clear. Now, with the rise in production […]

D.J. Chark is the Jaguars Receiver You Want

Why is D.J. Chark not receiving more fantasy love? Not only is he not receiving the kind of fanfare he should be, but there are some who believe Laviska Shenault Jr. will be the Jaguars' No. 1 wide receiver in 2021. That's certainly a possibility, but fantasy managers need to remember just how good Chark […]

Travis Etienne Done for 2021 - Fantasy Impact

Jaguars' first-round rookie RB Travis Etienne suffered a serious mid-foot Lisfranc injury during the teams’ preseason Week 2 game vs. the Saints. In a subsequent move, Jacksonville has placed Etienne on injured reserve, officially ending his 2021 season. Although Etienne has yet to take a snap in a regular season game for the Jaguars, his absence […]

Jalen Reagor – 2021 Fantasy Football Sleeper

Jalen Reagor did not show fantasy football general managers much in 2020, but the same will not hold true in 2021. The Philadelphia Eagles’ former first-round pick was supposed to kickstart their pass-catching corps and give fantasy footballers a speedy slot receiver who could be useful in standard and dynasty leagues. Instead, Reagor gave fantasy […]

Irv Smith Jr. Is the Sleeper TE to Target

After a dominant junior season at Alabama in 2018, the Minnesota Vikings made Irv Smith Jr. the 50th overall pick in the 2019 draft, and the draft capital attached to his name brought lofty expectations. Smith's talent was evident when he ran a 4.63 40-yard-dash at the 2019 NFL Combine, second among top tight end […]

Darnell Mooney - 2021 Fantasy Sleeper

Training camp activities are continuing for all 32 teams and we have reached the onset of preseason matchups. This has incentivized fantasy managers to increase their draft preparation and roster construction, with the goal of capturing their leagues. The team at RotoBaller is fully aware of your efforts to maximize the scoring potential for each […]

Running Back Best-Ball Rankings Analysis (Part 2)

Many of you who participate in best-ball leagues are planning to continue your involvement until the end of peak draft season. That is why the NFL team at RotoBaller will provide the resources you need to prepare for every remaining draft in this popular format. We will also deliver breakdowns of the latest tiered rankings following every […]

Jake Browning Completes Only Two Passes

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jake Browning completed only 2-of-8 passes for 41 yards in the team's final preseason matchup against the Chiefs. This was Browning's opportunity to claim the QB2 role on the team from rookie Kellen Mond and the results were not pretty. The Vikings coaching staff praised Browning consistently at the beginning of camp […]

Kirk Cousins Passes For 57 Yards

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 5-of-7 passes for 57 yards in the Vikings final preseason game against the Chiefs. Cousins came out sharp, hitting some nice completions to tight end Irv Smith Jr. for 16 and 23 yards respectively. The 10-play opening drive resulted in a field goal but trouble brewed after that. Cousins […]

Quarterback Draft Rankings and Analysis

Starting several years ago, the late-round QB strategy quickly caught on, becoming a staple of most fantasy managers’ drafts. In 2021, though late-round QB is still viable, fantasy managers may want to start looking in a different direction. With a plethora of young, mobile quarterbacks joining the reliable veterans, quarterback projects to be exceptionally top-heavy […]

IDP One-Man Mock Draft for Fantasy Football

Whether you're an analyst or a casual fan, nearly everyone in fantasy football has what we call a "home league." These are the types of leagues where you gather with your oldest and closest friends to drink beer, make fun of each other’s anatomy, and eventually draft a fantasy team that you won’t recognize once […]

Week 3 NFL Preseason - DFS Prop Picks for PrizePicks

Hello everybody and welcome! The 2021 NFL Preseason is underway and that means our new friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single stats. The […]

ADP Showdown - Brandon Aiyuk vs. Tee Higgins

Brandon Aiyuk and Tee Higgins are both second-year wide receivers who are coming off solid rookie campaigns. While both of these guys are ascending players, should you draft them this season at their current average draft position (ADP)? If so, which player has the better outlook? Per NFFC data pulled from 12-team leagues, Higgins currently […]

ADP Showdown - George Kittle vs. Darren Waller

George Kittle and Darren Waller finished as the TE3 and TE2 in terms of fantasy points per game respectively last season. But should you draft them as such this season, and which player presents the better value at their current average draft position (ADP)? Per FantasyDataNFL, Kittle currently has an ADP of 28.5 in PPR, […]

ADP Showdown - Kyle Pitts vs Noah Fant

Shh. Listen. The wind laps against the rusted-out husk of a windmill. In the distance, you think you hear footsteps, but it can't be. You're alone here. There is no one left. This is the barren, post-apocalyptic wasteland that is Tight End World, where barely anyone has survived. Travis Kelce hides in a bunker. George […]

Justin Jefferson Full-Go At Practice

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (shoulder) enjoyed one of the more active practices he has had in weeks on Wednesday. Jefferson has been limited recently with the AC joint sprain and Wednesday was the first time he did not adorn the red, non-contact jersey during team drills. Jefferson is looking to build off a […]

Adam Thielen Full Participant In Practice

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (thigh) was a full participant in the final walk-through practice before the team's final preseason game. Thielen suffered the injury in last week's preseason game against the Colts but seeing him back on the field going through team drills was a positive sign. Head coach Mike Zimmer also told […]

Kirk Cousins Expected To Play In Final Preseason Game

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is expected to play in the team's final preseason game this weekend. Head coach Mike Zimmer told reporters over zoom on Wednesday that the game plan is "going to be just like last week." Starters like Cousins and receiver Adam Thielen played several series last week, with the latter leaving […]

ADP Showdown - Ryan Tannehill vs. Joe Burrow

Joe Burrow is a young, ascending star in this league. The second-year product out of LSU is an intelligent football player (coach's son), displays solid arm strength and could very well be a future MVP in this league. Ryan Tannehill's career has been filled with ups and downs until he landed in Tennessee where he finally […]

40 Stats To Know Before Your Fantasy Football Draft

As you cram in preparation for your final fantasy football drafts, you'll come across various statistics related to player performance. Some may lend great insight while others may be altogether meaningless. In an effort to help RotoBaller readers, I have culled 40 of the most important stats you need to know before you draft. When […]

The King's Bold Predictions - 2021 Fantasy Football

The best fantasy football analysts are right over 50 percent of the time according to some studies I have seen. RotoBaller’s Nick Mariano, though, an annual top ranker, should be an exception. But we do our best to help give you an advantage over the opposition. We are dedicated at RotoBaller to help you win, […]

Chad Beebe Could Be On The Bubble

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Chad Beebe may need to produce in the team's final preseason game to lock in a roster spot for this season. Beebe was one of the few Vikings offensive players to make some plays in the team's disappointing last preseason game but the team needs to decide whether to keep six […]

Ameer Abdullah On Course To Make Roster

Minnesota Vikings running back Ameer Abdullah is making a strong case to make the team's regular season roster. Abdullah has performed well during training camp and it has translated over to preseason action. Abdullah is trying to hold off A.J. Rose for a spot in the Vikings backfield but Abdullah may have the edge because […]

Kellen Mond Battling For Backup Job

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kellen Mond will battle for the QB2 role on the team with Jake Browning this weekend in the Vikings final preseason game. The rookie got off to a slow start in training camp after being placed on the COVID list and his preseason performance has been uneven at best. Mond final four […]

Jake Browning Has Inside Track For Backup Job

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jake Browning could have the inside track at being the team's QB2. Browning has been battling in camp with rookie Kellen Mond but neither have impressed during preseason play. Mond had a strong opportunity last weekend but his final four drives resulted in three-and-out drives. Browning has been inaccurate at times but […]

Auction Draft Strategies and Tips

It’s a hell of a thing to get caught in a legitimate auction moment that sends your whole draft on tilt, but much like the premise of “nobody wants to hear about your fantasy league,” similarly no one wants to hear about the time you messed up a strategy that was really important to you. […]

Running Back Best-Ball Rankings Analysis

Many of you are now dedicating your focus toward draft preparation and roster construction during these final weeks of the offseason. That includes anyone who is involved in the best-ball format. Multiple factors are incorporated into your preparations before you enter each draft room, which will expedite the eventual decision-making process for every selection. It […]

Alexander Mattison Misses Practice Monday

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (undisclosed) did not practice on Monday with an apparent injury. The 23-year-old sustained the injury during Saturday's preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts. He caught two passes for 16 yards before exiting. The severity of his injury is unknown at this time, and he's considered day-to-day. Mattison is the […]