Patriots Place Stephon Gilmore On PUP List

The New England Patriots placed star cornerback Stephon Gilmore (quad) on the PUP list on Tuesday. As a result, he will miss the first six games of the regular season at a minimum. The 30-year-old is in the midst of recovering from a torn quad that he suffered late last season. J.C. Jackson and Jalen […]

N'Keal Harry Unlikely To Be Traded

The New England Patriots are unlikely to trade wide receiver N'Keal Harry (shoulder) based on a report on Tuesday by Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald. Callahan reported that Patriots head coach Bill Belichick praised Harry's effort in camp this year. Speaking of Harry, Belichick said, "Glad we have him. Think he can make a […]

Cowboys Will "Begin Exploring" Cam Newton

The Dallas Cowboys will reportedly "begin exploring" free agent quarterback Cam Newton. Newton was just released by the New England Patriots on Tuesday morning, while the Cowboys released both Garrett Gilbert and Ben DiNucci, leaving them with just Cooper Rush on the depth chart behind starter Dak Prescott. Given that Prescott is recovering from an […]

David Johnson (RB, HOU) - 2021 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~80 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~90 ANALYSIS: Not only did the Texans lose their starting QB with Deshaun Watson--not confirmed, but most probably--missing the whole 2021 season and probably getting traded, but they doubled down on that misery by signing two RBs to build a three-headed-monster backfield. To David Johnson, they added Phillip Lindsay and Mark Ingram […]

Henry Ruggs III (WR, LV) - 2021 Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~115 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~129 ANALYSIS: Henry Ruggs III is ready to take on a bigger role in his sophomore year, and the Raiders will need him to do exactly that. Nelson Agholor's departure leaves 82 vacated targets in the Las Vegas offense, and now he only has Bryan Edwards, Hunter Renfrow, John Brown as his […]

Patriots Release Cam Newton

The New England Patriots have released quarterback Cam Newton as they trim their roster to 53 ahead of Tuesday's deadline. Newton struggled in training camp as he had to miss time on the COVID-19 list, which opened up an opportunity for quarterback Mac Jones to take the job and run with it. It is not […]

All-Sleeper Team - 2021 Fantasy Football

Imagine if you had to draft a fantasy football team but could only pick players from the 10th round on. That's the exercise I undertook once again. Last year, I put forth my All-Sleeper Team based on a submission to an expert ranker platform and this will be a reprisal of that column updated for […]

NFL Preseason and Training Camp Risers

Training camp presents fantasy football drafters with an overwhelming amount of praise at times. By now you've likely heard that everyone is in the best shape of their life, every single rookie is expected to play a big role, and everyone is shaping up to be a steal in drafts. Sifting through all of the […]

Cam Newton Looking Like Patriots' Starting Quarterback

While Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has yet to name a starting quarterback for Week 1, Jeff Howe of The Athletic notes that the job will likely go to Cam Newton. The 32-year-old started all three preseason games and played alongside the first-team offense during Sunday's preseason finale. Meanwhile, all of rookie Mac Jones's reps […]

Navigating Running Back Injuries and Experts Draft Coverage- Woo Fantasy Podcast

RotoBaller fantasy football analyst Brandon Murchison is joined by co-host Nick Hefley in a new episode of WooFantasy! In this episode, the guys go around the league and get you caught up on the slew of injuries that have hit the NFL in recent days. Between Travis Etienne, J.K. Dobbins, and Irv Smith, there have […]

Tight End Rankings Analysis - Standard Scoring

Tight end is one of the most difficult positions to draft for in fantasy due to the lack of elite talent at the position. Once the top-five guys have been drafted, it becomes much trickier for managers to pick a potential TE1 just because of things like small roles, unproven NFL talent, etc. Luckily, there […]

Isaiah Zuber Snags Touchdown In Preseason Finale

New England Patriots wide receiver Isaiah Zuber is battling for a spot on the final 53-man roster to begin the season. He gave the coaching staff something to think about after Sunday's preseason finale. Zuber finished with four receptions for 50 yards and one touchdown in the win over the New York Giants. It was […]

Nelson Agholor Quiet Throughout The Preseason

New England Patriots wide receiver Nelson Agholor was one of the splash signings for this organization over the offseason. The Pats attempted to jumpstart their wideout group with the additions of a few free agents. The former Philadelphia Eagles deep threat option hasn't done much for the Pats during the preseason. Despite that, Agholor is […]

Devin Asiasi Plays Well In Preseason Finale

New England Patriots tight end Devin Asiasi is not expected to have a significant role in the offense to begin the season. The additions of Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith have killed any momentum for Asiasi in New England. Despite that, he showed that he is capable of making plays during the preseason finale. Asiasi […]

Kristian Wilkerson Puts Push For Final Roster Spot

New England Patriots wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson is not a name many fantasy managers probably know heading into the regular season. However, he has been playing well in the preseason for New England. On Sunday, Wilkerson hauled in four receptions for a team-high 72 yards in the win over the New York Giants. This was […]

Damien Harris Gets A Few Carries During Preseason Finale

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris is no doubt going to be the lead back for this team heading into the season. On Sunday, he rushed four times for 29 yards in the preseason victory over the New York Giants. The Pats wanted to keep Harris in the flow, but don't workload him right […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Notches Fifth Touchdown

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson is making his presence known during the preseason. He was drafted in the fourth round by the organization during the most recent draft. On Sunday, Stevenson rushed five times for 23 yards and notched in fifth preseason touchdown in the win over the New York Giants. It's worth […]

J.J. Taylor Runs Wild On Giants

New England Patriots running back J.J. Taylor showed exactly why the team needs to keep him on the roster during Sunday's game. He rushed nine times for a team-high 76 yards during the win over the New York Giants. Taylor also hauled in two receptions for 13 yards through the air. He looked explosive throughout […]

Mac Jones Puts On A Show To End The Preseason

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones gave the fans and the coaching staff something to think about heading into the regular season. The rookie quarterback ended the preseason with a bang on Sunday. He completed 10-of-14 passing attempts for 156 yards and one touchdown in the win over the New York Giants. Cam Newton only […]

Cam Newton Barely Seen In Preseason Finale

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton didn't take many snaps during Sunday's preseason finale with the New York Giants. The fact that Newton only took a few snaps could mean he has the edge for the starting job. On Sunday, he completed 2-of-5 passing attempts for 10 yards and one interception in the win. Fantasy […]

Henry Ruggs III - 2021 Breakout Candidate

Henry Ruggs III was the first receiver picked in the 2020 draft to the surprise of many. Although he didn't live up to expectations in his rookie season, there are reasons for optimism when it comes to the speedy Raiders wideout. Going into year two, Ruggs is ready to take on a bigger role, and […]

Sony Michel to Rams - Fantasy Impact

The Los Angeles Rams struck a deal to acquire Patriots RB Sony Michel this past week, a move that made sense for both sides. On the Rams’ side, they lost starting RB Cam Akers to an Achilles injury, which will cause him to miss 2021. For the Pats, they have a stable of backs who […]

Must-Have Players for Superflex Leagues

Draft season is in full swing and Week 1 of the NFL season keeps inching closer. At RotoBaller, we continue to provide you with all the information you need to make informed decisions, including breakdowns of the players who are at the top of our draft lists. I'm going through various positions and league types […]

Kahale Warring Waived By Patriots

New England Patriots tight end Kahale Warring has been waived by the organization. He wasn't with the team for long at all. Warring was claimed off waivers from the Houston Texans on August 24. He is a former third round pick, but hasn't clicked at the professional level yet. The Pats added Warring as depth, […]

Path to TE1: T.J. Hockenson

Just two years ago, the Lions used the eighth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft to select Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson. In 2021, we're talking about Hockenson potentially taking that next step into the elite tier of tight ends. It might be hard to supplant Travis Kelce, Darren Waller, or George Kittle at […]

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 […]

My Guys: Using ADP to Find Draft Values

Fantasy football leagues are not won in the draft alone, but having a strong draft makes winning the league that much easier. Part of having a great draft is finding players that simply have an ADP lower than they should. But, if you read my strategy article, you know I prioritize upside and not just […]

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 […]

N'Keal Harry Likely Out Four Weeks

New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry (shoulder) is expected to miss roughly a month of action. This was announced earlier this week, but Harry still won't be available for Week 1 of the regular season. He requested a trade in July, but was playing well in training camp before the injury. His absence should […]