Using ADP to Find Overvalued Players

Is there a worse feeling in the world than drafting a fantasy football bust? Ok, yes, there is, but it definitely ranks highly up there as one of the worst. And that is because it doesn’t just happen all at once, especially if it is an early-round player. After a couple of weeks, you try […]

Vikings Reuniting With Everson Griffen

The Minnesota Vikings signed defensive end Everson Griffen to an undisclosed deal on Monday. Griffen managed six sacks for the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions last year, but he spent the first 10 seasons of his career in Minnesota. The four-time Pro Bowler had 258 solo tackles, 86 tackles for loss, 74.5 sacks, two interceptions […]

ADP Showdown - Najee Harris vs. Clyde Edwards-Helaire

Clyde Edwards-Helaire is a second-year running back coming off a somewhat disappointing rookie campaign based on his 2020-ADP while Najee Harris has all the pedigree in the world to enter the NFL as a world-beater in 2021. There's no doubt that both of these guys are the top, young running backs on their respective teams, […]

Draft Strategy: Building a Winner Around Travis Kelce

Drafting a tight end anywhere in the first round may just not feel right to you. If you don’t play in a tight end premium format like the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC), it is going to be very hard to pass on a top-flight running back or a superstar wide receiver in round one. […]

Chad Beebe Leads Vikings With 47 Yards

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Chad Beebe caught two passes for 47 yards in the Vikings preseason loss to the Colts. Beebe came into training camp as a receiver the Vikings could count on but has endured a very quiet camp. Beebe needed a performance like this just to remind the coaching staff that he can […]

Alexander Mattison Totals 16 Receiving Yards

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison caught two passes for 16 yards in the team's second preseason game against the Colts. The Vikings played some of their first-teamer's in this game and Mattison was able to play some snaps with star teammate Dalvin Cook being preserved for the regular season. The entire Vikings offense struggled […]

Jake Browning Struggles Against Colts

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jake Browning completed 6-of-15 passes for 82 yards in the team's second preseason game against the Colts. Browning struggled to move the chains as the team's only touchdown was scored on a pick-six. Browning began camp earning praise from the coaching staff for his play but has fallen off the past few […]

Kellen Mond Passes For 61 Yards

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kellen Mond completed 6-of-12 passes for 61 yards in the Vikings preseason loss to the Colts. The rookie did not lead the team on a scoring drive and had a nice 23-yard connection called back by penalty. Mond has been behind schedule after missing the first portion of training camp due to […]

Kirk Cousins Plays Into Second Quarter

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 5-fo-7 passes for 23 yards in the team's second preseason game against the Colts. Cousins played into the second quarter and got some much-needed reps in. The veteran passer didn't take any chances downfield but was able to connect on some quick-strike throws. This may be Cousins only preseason […]

Overvalued Running Backs to Fade on Draft Day

Over the course of the offseason, the average draft position (ADP) of each player is set by fantasy football enthusiasts from around the globe based on projected production and expected fantasy value. As a result, we have the ability to make educated guesses as to which players are undervalued and which players are overvalued based […]

Wide Receivers Best-Ball Rankings and 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 […]

Adam Thielen Suffers Bruised Thigh

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (leg) was injured during Saturday's preseason bout against the Indianapolis Colts. The veteran didn't last long in this one, taking a knee to his thigh during the team's first series of the night. Fortunately, he is only dealing with a contusion, so he should be just fine moving ahead, […]

Mid-Round Draft Values - Wide Receivers

Once you reach the mid-to-late rounds of drafts, everyone wants to draft high-upside picks that can provide a great return on value. You can afford to take risks on a variety of different players, including prospects, forgotten veterans, players returning from injuries, or even skilled players with potential playing time concerns. It's essential to have […]

2021 Late-Round Values - Wide Receivers

Once you reach the late rounds of drafts, everyone wants to draft high-upside fliers that can provide a great return on value. You can afford to take risks on a variety of different players, including prospects, forgotten veterans, players returning from injuries, or even skilled players with potential playing time concerns. It's essential to have […]

FLEX Draft Review and Superflex Strategies

Super Flex drafts are becoming more and more popular in the fantasy football community. For those who are new to the format, it is basically a modified two-QB league. Instead of having to start two quarterbacks, you only have one mandatory QB spot. The second spot is a flex position that could be used on […]

Sophomore Slump - Breakout Rookies Who Could Bust in 2021

This past NFL season, we saw a number of breakout rookies like Justin Herbert, Justin Jefferson, Jonathan Taylor, and James Robinson. While some of these players will maintain or exceed their fantasy production from year one, there are some others whose production will become stagnant or even take a step back. Second-year players can have a wide […]

Tight End ADP Fallers

We continue looking at ADP risers and fallers through the offseason as we already completed our first run back in June. Average Draft Position (ADP) indicates the average 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 […]

Scott Engel's Updated Fantasy Football Rankings (Premium Content)

Welcome back RotoBallers! As we enter the heart of draft season, we'll be updating our site rankings constantly. Today Scott "The King" Engel reveals his latest fantasy football draft rankings for all formats, along with some quick-hit analysis and insights. The rankings below appear in PPR, Half-PPR and Standard scoring formats. Notes on the rankings […]

Dalvin Cook Not Expected To Play A Lot Saturday

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is not expected to see a ton of game action in the team's second preseason game Saturday. Head coach Mike Zimmer has told reporters that quarterback Kirk Cousins will get some much-needed reps but the coaching staff would be wise to keep their best offensive player in bubble wrap […]

Chad Beebe Underwhelming In Camp

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Chad Beebe continues to struggle fielding punts in training camp. Beebe had difficulty on special teams during the regular season last year and those struggles have extended to this training camp as well. A roster spot seemed certain for Beebe at the beginning of camp but he has not made a […]

Irv Smith Jr. Connects Thursday With Kirk Cousins

Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. has begun to re-establish his connection with starting quarterback Kirk Cousins. Cousins has missed the first portion of training camp after being placed on the COVID list and had a rollercoaster practice on Thursday. But one of the bright spots was his connection with Smith Jr., especially on […]

K.J. Osborn Hauls In Deep Touchdown At Practice

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn caught a 50-yard touchdown in Thursday's practice session. Osborn continues to have a strong camp and now is building chemistry with starting quarterback Kirk Cousins. The Vikings also saw veteran receiver Dede Westbrook participate in his first full practice of training camp to add another dimension to the team's […]

Dede Westbrook Full Participant In Practice

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Dede Westbrook (knee) practiced in full for the first time this season on Thursday. Westbrook has been rehabbing from a torn ACL suffered last season and has yet been able to be full-go in a practice. Westbrook participated in the team's 11-on-11 drills and his addition to the offense could add […]

Kirk Cousins To See Game Action Saturday

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will play perhaps more than he anticipated in the team's preseason game Saturday. Head coach Mike Zimmer intimated as much after an up-and-down performance from Cousins and the offense in practice. The veteran passer mixed some huge plays to Adam Thielen and K.J. Osborn with a slew of interceptions and […]

Wide Receiver Best-Ball Rankings and 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 […]

FFPC Terminator League Best-Ball Strategy

Best-ball leagues continue to expand and grow in popularity. Numerous sites offer variations of the same formula but where else can you find the Terminator league? This format takes all the best ball scoring rules along with the draft-only/no waivers philosophy but adds a small element of weekly management. Intrigued yet? By the time you […]

Pressure Is On Jake Browning

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jake Browning will need a strong showing in the team's second preseason game if he wants to be named the backup behind Kirk Cousins. Browning has spent the last two seasons on the team's practice squad but is getting a legitimate shot at earning a roster spot. But the Browning will have […]

Tight End ADP Risers

We continue looking at ADP risers and fallers through the offseason as we already completed our first run back in June. Average Draft Position (ADP) indicates the average 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 […]

Michael F. Florio's 2021 Fantasy Football Rankings

Rankings are probably the most overrated aspect in fantasy sports. And most, if not all players fall victim to them at some point in their fantasy playing career. That’s probably not what you expected to read when you clicked on a fantasy football rankings article. But, the truth is if you are just taking the […]

Nick Mariano's 2021 PPR Sleepers List (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The term "Sleeper" is thrown around more haphazardly than a Mitchell Trubisky out route, but there's no doubting its place in our fantasy lexicon. I do think that everyone that uses it then needs to define what it means within the context of the […]