Five Fantasy Football Players to Avoid in the First Five Rounds - 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook
The first five rounds of a fantasy football draft are crucial in determining your team's success for the upcoming season. While hitting on late-round fliers and breakout players is beneficial, the core of your team is built at the top of the draft. Missing early picks in a fantasy draft can leave you behind the […]
2024 Fantasy Football Dynasty Rankings: Kyren Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr., Justin Herbert, Kyle Pitts, Stefon Diggs, Brock Bowers, Xavier Worthy
Hey, RotoBallers! It's always fantasy football season here at RotoBaller HQ. With the 2024 NFL Draft in the books, it's time for more fantasy football rankings! Today, we will review our NFL team's updated 2024 fantasy football dynasty rankings (the top-500 players), including Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers, Breece Hall, Puka Nacua, Kyren Williams, Kyle […]
2024 NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting QBs
Quarterback is the single most important position in the NFL. The majority of the league does not have a starter in place that they can feel confident will lead them to the promised land. With veteran movement and a plethora of rookies in the fold, the 2024 quarterback carousel is well underway. As camp battles […]
Drake Maye vs. J.J. McCarthy – Who Should I Draft In 2024 Fantasy Football?
The 2024 NFL Draft was a historical event. Six quarterbacks were drafted in the first round, with all six selected within the first 12 picks. Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, and Drake Maye were the first three selections. Meanwhile, Michael Penix Jr. went eighth overall. J.J. McCarthy was the 10th overall pick by the Minnesota Vikings, […]
Is Puka Nacua A Top-Five Fantasy Football Wide Receiver In 2024?
After being drafted in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua immediately made a name for himself in the NFL. With Cooper Kupp nursing a hamstring injury, Nacua surprisedly stepped in as the team's WR1. Nacua then went on to have the greatest rookie season by a […]
Fantasy Football Draft Breakdown: FSGA Experts League
Fantasy football season has already started on major platforms such as SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio, where a big early draft week included league drafts featuring top experts and industry companies. The Fantasy Sports and Gaming Association (FSGA) experts leagues drafts were the centerpiece of a big final week of June on the channel. Picking from […]
Projecting All 32 Backup Quarterbacks In Week 1 - 2024 Superflex Sleepers
Quarterback injuries and inconsistent play have opened up opportunities for backups to get under center in the NFL the past two seasons. Last year, 66 different quarterbacks started games. That number might seem unusually high, but in 2022, 68 different quarterbacks recorded at least one start. In deeper Superflex leagues, rostering backup quarterbacks as handcuffs […]
Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight: Malik Nabers
The outpouring of excitement surrounding the 2024 NFL rookie class has surged throughout the offseason and enthusiasm for this year’s newcomers is destined to continue as we advance toward the matchups of Week 1. The results of April’s NFL Draft have also contributed to the frenzy due to the clarity that now exists regarding the […]
J.J. McCarthy Won't Be Starting In Week 1
The Athletic's Alec Lewis writes that Minnesota Vikings first-round rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy definitely won't be starting in Week 1 of the 2024 regular season, and he probably won't start in the first quarter of the season. There's even a scenario in which he shouldn't be expected to start at all this year, depending on […]
Blake Brandel Will Have An Opportunity To Start
After four years as a backup offensive guard and tackle, Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Blake Brandel garnered unsolicited rave reviews from the coaching staff during offseason practices and opened the spring as the first-team left guard. Brandel remained there, even after the team re-signed 2023 starter Dalton Risner. Head coach Kevin O'Connell indicated that Risner […]
Jordan Addison Impressive Heading Into Year 2
Minnesota Vikings second-year wide receiver Jordan Addison produced one of the most notable springs of any Vikings player during organized team activities and mandatory minicamp this offseason, taking full advantage of his first NFL offseason to set himself up for an even better year after impressing as a rookie in 2023. Addison was hurt and […]
Fantasy Football Draft Targets and Avoids - AFC/NFC North
Fantasy football drafts are just around the corner, which means it is time to start breaking down the offenses that can provide excellent fantasy value in 2024. Every team in football has players that we should target and avoid in fantasy drafts. Over the next few weeks at RotoBaller, we will be breaking down the […]
Fantasy Football Best Ball Value Plays For Current Drafts (2024)
This is a fun and busy time period in fantasy football, as many drafters are ramping up to the upcoming season by participating in Best Ball drafts. You can jump into a Best Ball league right now on various platforms and at various price ranges. In this feature, I share some of my favorite draft […]
New Orleans Saints Fantasy Football Team Preview - QB, RB, WR, TE Outlooks
Welcome to my 2024 fantasy football preview for the New Orleans Saints as part of my team-by-team fantasy football outlooks series. This new 32-part series will dissect each NFL team through a fantasy football lens. We'll look at each of the four primary positions -- quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end -- and […]
PPR Rankings for 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts: Justin Jefferson, Josh Jacobs, Stefon Diggs, Trey McBride, Malik Nabers, Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Hey, RotoBallers! The 2024 NFL Draft is over, and it's an exciting time for football as players are a few weeks away from reporting to training camp. The heart of fantasy football draft season is around the corner. Week 1 will be here before we know it, and it's never too early to start preparing […]
Kimani Vidal vs. MarShawn Lloyd - Who Should I Draft in 2024 Fantasy Football?
When planning for fantasy football drafts, it’s always important to evaluate backup running backs. Sadly, injuries and poor play are part of the game and no position is more impacted by them than running back. This can wreak havoc on fantasy rosters. However, if you can identify the correct backup running backs to target, it […]
Five Fantasy Football Players to Fade in 2024 Dynasty Startup Drafts
If you play dynasty fantasy football, then you know the importance of a startup draft. If you nail the startup, you are set for a long time. If you screw it up, well, good luck to you the rest of the way. Therefore, knowing who to target and, more importantly, who to avoid is more […]
Las Vegas Raiders Fantasy Football Team Preview - QB, RB, WR, TE Outlooks
Welcome to my 2024 fantasy football preview for the Las Vegas Raiders as part of my team-by-team fantasy football outlooks series. This new 32-part series will dissect each NFL team through a fantasy football lens. We'll look at each of the four primary positions -- quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end -- and identify […]
Scott Fish Bowl 14 Draft Strategy Guide
As the countdown to Scott Fish Bowl 14 rolls on, the fantasy football universe is buzzing -- from celebs to hard-core enthusiasts -- everyone's fine-tuning their draft strategies. But amid all the mock drafts and sleeper picks, let's not lose sight of what truly powers this event: the opportunity to support charities and strengthen our […]
Will Reichard Has Been Impressive
Minnesota Vikings rookie kicker Will Reichard managed to put on a display during spring practices that confirms he has the leg to kick in the NFL for a long time. However, most of his efforts came during positional drills without a defense pressuring him and sometimes even without a snap. During the final organized team […]
Vikings Hoping To See A Jump From Jalen Nailor
It's clear that the Minnesota Vikings are hoping to see a jump from wide receiver Jalen Nailor in training camp this summer before making any final determinations about whether to acquire a veteran No. 3 wideout before the start of the 2024 regular season. Justin Jefferson is the obvious WR1 in Minnesota, with second-year pass-catcher […]
Is Josh Jacobs Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Offseason Injury Update
Josh Jacobs hopes to bounce back from a subpar 2023 season, wherein he finished with 233 carries, 805 rushing yards, and six touchdowns. While those numbers look solid, they pale compared to his 2022 All-Pro season (340 carries, a league-leading 1,653 yards, 12 touchdowns). As he prepares for the 2024 NFL season, he will be […]
Is Marvin Harrison Jr. a Fantasy Football WR1 in 2024?
The Arizona Cardinals drafted highly touted wide receiver prospect Marvin Harrison Jr. with the fourth overall pick in this year's draft. The son of former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison enters the NFL with high expectations and is projected to have a monster rookie season. Fantasy football players worldwide have also taken notice of […]
Fantasy Football Late-Round Tight End Sleepers You Must Have in 2024
2024 may finally change course and the way we look at tight ends for fantasy football. In 2023, we saw 11 players average double-digit fantasy points at the position, compared to eight the year prior. Yes, we may no longer have WR1-level production from Travis Kelce, but an influx of talent and production has leveled […]
2024 FFPC Dynasty Startup Rookie ADP Analysis
Fantasy football season is gearing up, and it's never too early to dive into those Average Draft Position (ADP) reports. The sharks in high-stakes leagues are already circling in the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) waters, crafting their seasonal strategies. In this breakdown, I’m zeroing in on some fresh ADP trends for rookies in their […]
Projecting Starters In Three-WR Sets For All 32 Teams - 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook
Having three wide receivers on the field, also known in NFL terms as 11 personnel, has become the most common type of formation that offenses run. In fact, according to data collected by SumerSports, 26 of the 32 teams had three wide receivers on the field for 55.1% or more of their offensive snaps in […]
Fantasy Football Best Ball ADP Changes - Post NFL Draft Risers and Fallers
Player movement throughout the offseason has repeatedly fueled changes in the fantasy football landscape. This includes the results that unfolded during this year’s NFL Draft, which reshaped depth charts for all 32 teams. This year's draft process also provided clarification surrounding landing spots and draft capital for incoming rookies. Fantasy managers have responded to the […]
San Francisco 49ers Fantasy Football Team Preview - QB, RB, WR, TE Outlooks
Welcome to my 2024 fantasy football preview for the San Francisco 49ers as part of my team-by-team fantasy football outlooks series. They are one of the best teams in the NFL and have one of the most talented offenses in the entire league. The question is if there are enough footballs to go around. The 49ers […]
Fantasy Football Short-Term Quarterback Starters to Target in 2024 Superflex Drafts
In single-quarterback fantasy football setups, only around half of the 32 starting quarterbacks draw legitimate fantasy football interest. On the flip side, every signal-caller with a chance to start has value in Superflex or two-QB formats. Positional scarcity is a significant factor in these leagues, so even bottom-of-the-barrel quarterbacks will be rostered and in starting […]
Sneaky RB1 Candidates? 2024 Fantasy Football Running Back Sleepers
It's becoming harder and harder to rely on running backs in fantasy football. That could explain why the first round of fantasy drafts is owned by wide receivers this year. Only four running backs (Christian McCaffrey, Breece Hall, Bijan Robinson, and Jahmyr Gibbs) have an ADP inside the top 12. As a result, most fantasy […]