Predicting This Year's League-Winning Studs
At the end of every fantasy season, the major platforms release a list of the players most commonly on championship teams. Some of these players were taken in the first round, some in the top-five rounds and some came out of nowhere to be major championship contenders. In this article, we will take a look […]
Wide Receiver PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football Drafts
With the NFL season almost officially upon us, the RotoBaller team has compiled our fantasy football staff rankings for 2019, and it's time to look at our wide receivers! Just like everything within the game of fantasy football, there are ebbs and flows within the industry when it comes to basic strategy. Part of your goal as an […]
Kirk Cousins - Still Underrated?
In 2018, Kirk Cousins finished as the fantasy QB13, which is just at the edge of the QB1 tier. So why did Fantasy Football Twitter collectively decide that Cousins was a complete bust last season? Well, Cousins had gotten a lot of hype behind him when he went to Minnesota. He'd finished as a top-10 fantasy quarterback […]
Dontrelle Inman Returning To Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers are signing free-agent wide receiver Dontrelle Inman on Tuesday, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The Jets also made an offer for Inman, but his familiarity with the Bolts helped him make his final decision. Inman spent three-plus seasons with the Chargers before he was traded to Chicago in 2017, […]
Lance Kendricks Trending Towards Starter's Role
New England Patriots tight end Lance Kendricks is getting closer and closer to earning the starting tight end position. Kendricks caught one pass in the second preseason game but it was a nice 28-yard grab. The veteran has 241 and 2,505 yards in his career but failed to produce playing for the Packers Aaron Rodgers […]
Phillip Dorsett Looking At Reduced Playing Time
New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett could see his playing time cut into this season now that teammate Josh Gordon is back in the fold. Dorsett got off to a decent start last season, posting 16 receptions in September, but took a backseat once Gordon hit the field. Now the team drafted receiver N'Keal […]
N'Keal Harry Expected To Be Ready By Week 1
New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry did not play in the team's second preseason game as he is dealing with minor lower-leg injuries. A hamstring has kept him off the practice field recently and could be dealing with other bumps and bruises. Harry, however, is expected to be ready to play by Week 1 […]
Rex Burkhead A Touchdown-Dependent Bench Asset
New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead is enjoying one the healthiest preseasons of his career with two exhibition games to go. This time last season, Burkhead was dealing with a scary neck issue that limited him to only eight games last season. Burkhead surprised many by scoring eight total touchdowns in 2017, but he […]
James White Should Consistently Provide Value
New England Patriots running back James White should serve as quarterback Tom Brady's safety valve once again in the passing game this season. White caught a career-high 87 passes last season for 751 yards with seven receiving touchdowns. He also added 425 rushing yards with five touchdowns while averaging 4.5 yards per carry. The veteran […]
Tom Brady's Value Should Rise With Josh Gordon
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's fantasy value has taken a few hits this offseason with his advancing age and the retirement of Rob Gronkowski. But the 42-year-old certainly got a lift when wide receiver Josh Gordon was reinstated, and Gordon will be allowed to join the team on the field this week. It is […]
Demaryius Thomas Coming Off PUP
New England Patriots wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (Achilles) is expected to come off the Physically Unable to Perform list on Tuesday. The 31-year-old was a disappointment with both the Broncos and Texans last year and tore his Achilles late in the season with Houston. It looks like he has a chance to be ready for […]
Running Back PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football Drafts
If you have one of the top-three picks in a draft this season, consider yourself very fortunate. Those are enviable spots, where you get the unique opportunity to select one of the three very best superstar running backs. Once those guys are off the board, you progressively start to deal with more and more question […]
Sony Michel Working On Pass-Catching Ability
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel caught all 19 passes thrown his way during competitive practice drills on Monday. Michel is playing catch-up after missing the beginning of camp recovering from minor knee surgery but is already impressing the coaching staff. Michel was a fantastic rookie runner last season, rushing for 931 yards and […]
Jakobi Meyers Opening Eyes In Preseason
New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers is making a serious case to break camp with the team and play a role in Week 1. Meyers has stood out countless times throughout camp, making catches all over the field. He has backed that up with six catches for 69 yards and two touchdowns in the […]
Josh Gordon Back With Team
New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon returned to the team on Monday after being reinstated from suspension by the league on Friday. However, it's unclear when Gordon will be cleared to practice. The 28-year-old's return is a massive boost to New England's receiver depth, which isn't all that strong in 2019. The Pats offense […]
Julian Edelman Practices Monday, Comes Off NFI List
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (thumb) practiced for the first time on Monday, passed his physical and was removed from the Non-Football Injury list. Edelman broke his thumb in July and hasn't played since the Super Bowl win over the Rams. The 33-year-old had 74 receptions for 850 yards and six touchdowns in […]
Best Ball Running Back Rankings and Tiers
As the month of August continues its relentless advance toward the long-awaited kickoffs of Week 1, the team at RotoBaller continues its unwavering dedication to your championship aspirations. That is why we deliver an all-inclusive stream of information, exhaustive research, and conclusive recommendations. We are also providing a detailed analysis of our tiered rankings in […]
Josh Gordon is Back... Again
By now, you've heard the news that New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon has been reinstated by the NFL. Gordon is expected to be eligible for New England's season opener and would add some much-needed firepower to the New England receiving corps. How much is Gordon needed? Well, with the departure of tight end […]
Brandon Bolden Scores Touchdown
New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden scored a 1-yard touchdown in the Patriots preseason victory over the Titans. Bolden registered only two yards on four carries but was able to convert in the red zone. Bolden is far down the running back depth chart on the Patriots but every year, it seems, he plays […]
Dontrelle Inman Makes Key Reception On Game-Winning Drive
New England Patriots wide receiver Dontrelle Inman caught only one pass but it was a crucial 17-yard reception in the fourth quarter of the Patriots 22-17 comeback preseason win. The veteran had seen only one target before he made the catch but Inman came through in the clutch. Inman has bounced around the league the […]
Jakobi Meyers Leads Patriots With 82 Yards
New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers caught six passes for 82 yards in the Patriots 22-17 preseason win over the Titans. Meyers provided the only consistent offense in the passing game, joining teammate Damien Harris as the only players to post multiple receptions. Meyers made two key 10-yard receptions in the fourth quarter during […]
Lance Kendricks Catches 28-Yard Pass Against Titans
New England Patriots tight end Lance Kendricks caught his first pass as a Patriot, a 28-yard reception in the team's preseason win over the Titans. One catch normally is not significant but Kendricks is expected to play a role early on this season with starter Benjamin Watson suspended the first four games. The Patriots have […]
Damien Harris Totals 103 Yards In Preseason Win
New England Patriots running back Damien Harris carried the ball 14 times for 80 yards and added 23 receiving yards in the Patriots 22-17 preseason win over the Titans. Harris has been a non-factor in the early portions of training camp but has been dealing with a wrist injury. Harris made some solid, tough runs […]
Nick Brossette Scores Again In Second Preseason Game
New England Patriots running back Nick Brossette totaled only 37 yards from scrimmage but scored a touchdown in his second straight preseason game against the Titans. Brossette's numbers have not been impressive but has executed in the red zone thus far in the preseason. Brossette will have to show more productivity than stuffing in one-yard […]
Jarrett Stidham Tosses Go-Ahead Touchdown
New England Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham completed 14-of-19 passes for 193 yards, including a game-winning touchdown, in the Patriots 22-17 preseason win over the Titans. Stidham hit wide receiver Damoun Patterson down the left sideline for 23 yards to put the Patriots ahead for the first time in the game. It was an efficient performance […]
Jakobi Meyers Impresses Titans
New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers impressed opposing Titans players during a joint practice this week. Meyers will get a chance to build on that during the team's preseason game against the Titans on Saturday. Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler called Meyers "tough" and the rookie is coming off of a two-touchdown performance in the […]
Maurice Harris Out With Leg Injury
New England Patriots wide receiver Maurice Harris is looking at missing extended time with a lower leg injury. Harris suffered the injury during Wednesday's practice and, while a time table is unknown, is expected to miss significant time. The Patriots wide receiving group had some open spots available heading into camp but looks like Harris […]
Braxton Berrios Impresses In Practice
New England Patriots wide receiver Braxton Berrios is having a promising camp heading into the team's second preseason game on Saturday. Berrios stood out during the Patriots joint practice with the Titans and has excelled catching passes from the slot. Berrios also impressed the coaching staff during the offseason and is slowly gaining traction to […]
Matt LaCosse Dealing With Sprained Ankle
New England Patriots tight end Matt LaCosse is dealing with a sprained ankle and is questionable to play in the team's second preseason game against the Titans. LaCosse did not finish the first preseason game but the injury does not appear to be serious. LaCosse suddenly has become an intriguing name, a player who has […]
Cameron Meredith Hoping To Contribute in 2019
New England Patriots wide receiver Cameron Meredith will have a long road to travel in hopes of contributing to the Patriots offense in 2019. Meredith has struggled to stay on the field the past two seasons after tearing his ACL in 2017. The wideout played for the Saints last season but eventually was let go […]