The King's RotoBaller Challenge Draft Review
Fantasy Football is unique and often wonderful in how it can connect people and bring them together. The community aspect of the game has always made it so appealing, and it creates and sustains friendships and unique bonds. This is very evident when you consider how many people have office leagues, family leagues, and of […]
James White Sees Value Dip Amid Quarterback Battle
New England Patriots running back James White had been a favored target of Tom Brady over the past six seasons, but with Cam Newton now the leader to be the team’s signal caller Week 1, White’s fantasy outlook remains much more up in the air. Sony Michel will be the likely lead rusher for the […]
Updated Wide Receiver PPR Draft Rankings and Analysis
Saddle up, PPR drafters! Here’s your all-inclusive reference for each tier of receivers throughout your draft. We’re looking at how safe each receiver is, their potential upside (or lack thereof) and if they have a chance to jump up a tier in the receiver hierarchy or if they belong in the one below. Snagging a […]
Updated Tight End PPR Draft Rankings and Analysis
For the first time in what feels like an eternity, there are more than five tight ends to get excited about heading into a fantasy football season! Breakout seasons from Mark Andrews, Darren Waller, and more propelled the position to new heights in 2019. Fantasy players will no longer be overcome with a sense of […]
Updated Running Back PPR Draft Rankings and Analysis
Hitting on the right RB can win you a league. Christian McCaffrey was a monster in 2019, rewarding fantasy players who took him over Alvin Kamara, Ezekiel Elliot, and in some instances even Saquon Barkley. Sorting out this year’s RB landscape could be the difference between winning it all and missing the playoffs. This year, […]
Updated Fantasy Football Dynasty Rankings: Post-NFL Draft
Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our staff's updated 2020 fantasy football dynasty rankings (top 400) including RBs, WRs, QBs, TEs and NFL Rookies. These dynasty rankings are being released after the 2020 NFL Draft - factoring in trades, off-season moves and rookie situations - but things will of course change as we get closer to the […]
Andrew Lalama's Bold Predictions for 2020 Fantasy Football
I love bold predictions articles because I hate chalk. Preseason ADP is never anywhere near accurate when predicting the season, yet many fantasy drafters have trouble differentiating from the consensus. Last year I predicted that Lamar Jackson would break the QB rushing record, Chris Godwin would have a big season, and David Johnson would struggle. […]
Damien Harris Seeing Increased Reps In Camp
New England Patriots running back Damien Harris has been playing superbly in training camp, and has been earning first-team reps. The 2019 pick out of Alabama barely played at all last season, only appearing in two games for four carries and 12 rushing yards. With RB Sony Michel just being activated off the PUP list, […]
Why Zero RB Will Work In 2020
In a world where Christian McCaffrey is coming off a historic year comprised of 287 carries, 142 targets, 19 touchdowns and over 2,300 yards from scrimmage, the Zero RB strategy might seem like a losing recipe. How can you justify shooting for any non-running back at the top of drafts when we’ve seen just how […]
Late-Round Running Backs Who Will Outperform ADP
We are receiving encouraging signs that a safe and timely return of regular-season matchups will take place as scheduled beginning September 10. Training camps are in progress, and many of you are participating in drafts as Week 1 kickoffs approach. You will develop a strategy before you begin building each roster. But it is recommended […]
Late-Round Lottery Tickets: Undervalued Veterans
In the previous article focusing on late-round gems worth uncovering, we looked at rookies and young players with expanding roles for 2020. This time, we'll pivot to the veterans who are being overlooked or undervalued for various reasons. I refer to these players as lotto tickets. The beauty of taking such players late in the […]
Golden Tate - 2020 Fantasy Football Sleeper
Golden Tate is now 32 and entering his 11th season in the NFL. When people head into their fantasy football drafts, nobody thinks about targeting a 32-year-old slot receiver, but Tate is still viable. In fact, when people think about the New York Giants, they don't think about Golden Tate, they think about Saquon Barkley, […]
Jason Katz's Bold Predictions - 2020 Fantasy Football
In my group of friends, I am known for making outlandish claims that, most of the time, even I don't believe. It antagonizes them because they know I'm just complaining about how Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill is going to finish with zero receptions because it's 10 minutes into the first quarter and he hasn't caught a […]
Gunner Olszewski Making The Leap, Mohamed Sanu Quiet
While the New England Patriots wide receivers haven't taken much of a step forward from last year to this year, wideout Gunner Olszewski is "faster, stronger, quicker" and has been the second-best receiver behind Julian Edelman in training camp. Meanwhile, Mohamed Sanu has been "very quiet" during practices. Second-year receiver N'Keal Harry has had a […]
2020 FFPC Main Event Overview & Draft Strategy Guide
So what exactly is the FFPC Main Event? The game lives up to the name: The Main Event consists of up to 3,000 teams, which can spread into 250 leagues of 12. You’ll face every team in your league through Weeks 1-11 before a 4-team playoff that starts Week 12. Eyes are drawn to the guaranteed […]
Updated 2020 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Post-NFL Draft
Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our staff's updated 2020 fantasy football rookie rankings (top 130). These rankings are being released after the 2020 NFL Draft, but things will of course change as we get closer to the start of the NFL season. Adjustments to these rookie rankings will be made all offseason long up until […]
Joejuan Williams Working With Safety Group
New England Patriots defensive back Joejuan Williams has been working regularly with the safeties in practice of late at training camp and has been taking all of his meetings with the group as well. Williams' length on the field could come in handy when defending opposing tight ends. The Pats traded up to take Williams […]
Updated Wide Receiver Draft Rankings - Standard Scoring (Non-PPR)
RotoBaller’s 2020 wide receiver rankings for standard fantasy football leagues are looking a little different than they did a few months ago. The NFL draft, trades, free-agent signings, salary-cap cuts and opt-outs due to the COVID crisis have all affected the wide receiver rankings since the last time our website’s rankings were released. So now […]
Pierre Camus' Bold Predictions - 2020 Fantasy Football
This marks the fifth installment of my bold predictions for RotoBaller. Boy, how things have changed since my first bold predictions column. We were happily oblivious to Coronavirus. My preseason prediction about Colin Kaepernick was purely football related, just weeks before he became known for something other than his passer rating. RGIII was getting set to […]
ADP Landmines - Avoid These Players in 2020
Every year, when we reflect back on the NFL season that was, it's easy to have 20/20 vision and see the mistakes that you made in the draft. In 2019, guys like David Johnson and Le'Veon Bell went in the middle of the first round and didn't perform on par with their first-round billing. Johnson […]
Cam Newton Gets Intercepted During Practice Thursday
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton was intercepted by Terrence Brooks for the second consecutive day during practice Thursday. While reports out of Patriots camp are that Newton has continued to impress in his attempt to become the team’s starting signal caller Week 1, it’s noteworthy that the Patriots’ defense also sounds as if it’s […]
2020 RotoBaller Superflex League Draft Recap
For the majority of the summer, I wasn't sure if I was even going to play fantasy football this year. I was pretty adamant that a season wouldn't happen. As August came and went and the NFL's testing protocols proved effective, my optimism began to grow and the idea of sitting out a season just […]
Sony Michel Activated From PUP List
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (foot), who had foot surgery in the offseason, is officially off the Physically Unable to Perform list and was at practice on Wednesday. Michel now has plenty of time to get back into the swing of things at practice and be ready for the team's Week 1 matchup […]
FFPC Average Draft Position Report: ADP Analysis and Insights
Examining the Average Draft Positions from the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) gives us a great snapshot of what high-stakes fantasy football players are thinking. The ADPs, which are housed in FantasyMojo.com’s deluxe shop of FFPC data, show you what some of the most competitive fantasy players in the world are thinking. For this exercise, […]
How to Recognize and Avoid Cognitive Bias on Draft Day
Managing a fantasy football team is the equivalent of being a real-life general manager. It allows us hardcore fans to play out our dream of making impactful decisions based on statistical analysis and keen observation. Face it, we're the guys who spend more time playing GM mode and breaking down player ratings in Madden than […]
Draft Busts and Players to Avoid: RotoBaller Staff Picks
The RotoBaller NFL staff has many thoughts on the biggest potential busts and avoids for 2020 fantasy football. Some of our analysts have agreed to sum up their thoughts on the top players to fade in drafts based on inflated ADP, playing time concerns, or other variables. Here are the top players at each position […]
Offensive Line Analysis: Champs and Chumps
A key factor that is often overlooked in terms of fantasy success, especially at the running back position, is the importance of solid offensive line play. Many of the top fantasy football performers have the luxury of playing with some of the top lines in the game. Similarly, when a player is on a team […]
Patriots Re-Sign Nick Folk
The New England Patriots re-signed veteran kicker Nick Folk on Monday and also signed rookie defensive lineman Michael Barnett. Rookie kicker Justin Rohrwasser has struggled in training camp, so the Pats are bringing in Folk to create some competition. The 35-year-old Folk made 14 of his 17 field-goal attempts in seven games for New England […]
Updated PPR Rankings for 2020 Fantasy Football Drafts
Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our staff's updated 2020 fantasy football PPR rankings (top 440) for the month of August. Also included are player tiers and auction values. These refreshed PPR rankings are being released as we head into the heart of fantasy football draft season, factoring in all of the off-season moves and news. […]
Bill Belichick Impressed With Cam Newton's Work Ethic
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said that he's been impressed with quarterback Cam Newton's work ethic during training camp. "He's an extremely hard-working player; first guy in, last guy out. He's studied hard and has spent a lot of extra time learning the offense. I've been very impressed with that. He's a very […]