Preseason NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings and FanDuel (8/8/19)

After a small sample of NFL action that saw the Denver Broncos narrowly defeat the Atlanta Falcons during the league’s annual Hall of Fame Game, the preseason officially kicks off on Thursday. With 11 games scheduled, we will get a better idea of who will make the cut as teams look to scale down their […]

Julian Edelman's Thumb Remains In A Splint

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (thumb) watched the beginning of practice on Wednesday, and he was also able to play catch with running back Rex Burkhead while using his right hand. He continues to wear a splint on his healing broken left thumb. He is on the mend and expected to be ready […]

Tom Brady Unlikely To See Time In Preseason Opener

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady isn't expected to play in the team's preseason opener against the Detroit Lions on Thursday, according to a source. It isn't a big surprise, as the Patriots likely know what he is capable of doing by now. The veteran quarterback has been getting plenty of work in during the […]

ADP Showdown - Derrick Henry vs Josh Jacobs

Roll Tide. Both of these former Alabama running backs know this chant well. But which one of them do we want to roll with in 2019? Both players are on teams likely to struggle on offense. Both have quarterbacks who struggle with consistency, but both also have coaches who want to run the ball. A […]

Nick Mariano's 2019 PPR Sleepers List (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Sleeper has become a dirty word to me, as both writer and reader, 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 article. […]

Jakobi Meyers Emerges As Early Favorite of Brady

New England Patriots WR Jakobi Meyers has emerged as an early favorite of Tom Brady, who's in dire need of a reliable target. With the Patriots receiving corps in shambles, there is a ton of opportunity for someone to emerge here and the upside is huge. Josh Gordon is still suspended, N'Keal Harry has disappointed, […]

How to Value 2019 QB/RB Rookies in Dynasty (Premium Content)

Dynasty franchises don't restart, they reload. Rookie drafts are meant to continually infuse youth to rosters and introduce the next generation of fantasy stars. Although this year wasn't rife with immediately impactful players at quarterback or running back, there is still value to be had if you know where to look. It's equally important for […]

How to Value 2019 WR/TE Rookies in Dynasty (Premium Content)

The dynasty world predictably revolves around youth. Often, draft picks are valued more than productive veteran players. For some, this is viewed as a practical way to build for the future. For others, it's just a matter of valuing talent and potential over all else. It's called Shiny New Toy syndrome. Regardless of the reason, […]

Sony Michel Impressing Catching The Ball

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel has been quickly improving as a pass catcher out of the backfield during practices. He struggled during his rookie season with the route tree, but he has reportedly been "beating man coverage" while "finding soft spots in zones", turning heads with his hands during the early portion of […]

Spencer Aguiar's 2019 QB Projections and Rankings

I believe all leagues are different and understanding the rules and settings will always be the deciding factor, but an interesting dichotomy has taken place recently of when it is acceptable to draft your quarterback. I am of the mindset, like most people nowadays, that waiting is better, but are we beginning to reach a […]

Damien Harris (RB, NE) - 2019 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~110 Overall Current ADP: ~120 The 5’11 213 pound running back from Alabama pipeline is the next man up in New England. The Bromance between Nick Saban and Bill Belichick continues as Harris makes his way to the defending champs in hopes of becoming a fantasy and real-life relevant back in […]

Josh Gordon Has Applied For Reinstatement

This starts the process of Josh Gordon getting back into the league. The Patriots placed a second-round tender on him in March, so he'll be a Patriot if/when he is reinstated. Gordon had great chemistry with Brady, going for 720 yards in just 11 games. Brady posted a video on IG in June of Gordon […]

Tom Brady Signs 2-year, $70 Million Extension

That puts Brady in a Pats uniform past his 44th birthday. He's set to make an extra $8 million this season, moving his salary from $15 million to $23 million. He'll then make $30 million in 2020 and $32 million in 2021. With that said, Brady has always been willing to adjust for the well-being […]

Second Chance - Antonio Callaway

We have now advanced into August as our journey through the offseason nears its conclusion. Several developments during training camps have impacted the value for various players while preseason matchups will alter the fantasy landscape even further. Activities have also intensified for owners in redraft leagues, who are experiencing a massive surge in preparations for […]

Players to Prioritize in Standard Leagues but Fade in PPR

Some of us still really enjoy playing in standard leagues, even though standard scoring has become the villain of the fantasy world according to some people. My home league has played standard since it started and it's fun to have a league where I have to think about fantasy football in a completely different way. […]

Rookie Dynasty ADP Showdown: Hakeem Butler vs Andy Isabella

A tale of two rookies on the same team. Neither one will have much value this season. But which one should you trust more for the future of your dynasty team? The Draft stock of these two players is quite different. Not only because of where they went, but also how they got there. While […]

Updated Rookie Rankings Analysis

Fantasy football season is just around the corner as teams are filing in for training camps. That means that preparations for drafts have to be taken up a notch. Player news drops at a moment's notice this time of the year and you have to be ready to adjust your rankings accordingly. Whether it be […]

Why Jared Cook Will Be Overdrafted Everywhere in 2019

Imagine yourself back in Week 7 of the 2017 NFL regular season. In what would turn out to be an offensive battle that had many fantasy owners jumping out of their seats, the Kansas City Chiefs made their way to Oakland Coliseum for a bout with the Raiders on Thursday Night Football to kick off […]

N'Keal Harry (WR, NE) - 2019 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~90 Overall Current ADP: ~100 When the Boston Globe’s Ben Volin reported that Harry “struggled to get open” during New England’s mini-camp, the overreaction that ensued was borderline nonsensical. The word “bust” quickly emerged on Twitter, and Harry’s ADP shifted downward. But any challenges that Harry encountered during his initial mini-camp […]

Fantasy Bomb Pod - Deep Draft Sleepers and Lotto Tickets

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor/analyst Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) list their deep sleepers to watch in fantasy football leagues. These players could be worth a last-round pick in early 2019 drafts. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and […]

Lance Kendricks Cannot Finish Practice

New England Patriots tight end Lance Kendricks was seen Wednesday exiting practice with the training staff during 11-on-11 drills. What ails the tight end at this time is unknown but he could be held out of practice for the next day or two. Not much is expected from a fantasy perspective from Kendricks this season […]

Drops Plague N'Keal Harry's Practice Wednesday

New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry dropped some crucial passes as the Patriots offense struggled in Wednesday's training camp practice. It is so early in the process but Harry has an opportunity to solidify himself during training camp as the team deals with injuries to the receivers group. Harry ran some excellent routes to […]

Tom Brady Deflects Contract-Extension Talks

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady addressed the media on Wednesday and deflected questions regarding a contract extension at season's end. "We're all day-to-day if you think about it," remarked the 42-year-old. "I'm trying to do the best I can today and just let those (contract-related issues) things sort themselves out." Of course, Brady is […]

N'Keal Harry Practicing With Second-Team

New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry was expected to quickly step in as a rookie and earn significant snaps for the Patriots, but he's had a disappointing start to his NFL career, struggling in mini-camp and opening training camp as a reserve. Harry's currently behind Julian Edelman, Maurice Harris, and Phillip Dorsett on the […]

Dynasty Discounts - Cheap Veterans In Dynasty Drafts

Building a dynasty team is a lot like building literally any physical thing you can build. Whether we're talking about a house or a car or that model airplane that's been sitting in your garage for like 10 years now, you have the flashy parts that everyone sees and then the integral, invisible parts. No […]

Best-Ball Sleepers - Who to Target Late in MFL10s

The popularity of Best-Ball leagues has skyrocketed in recent seasons. There are several reasons why this format provides appeal to a growing number of fantasy owners. This includes the ability to conclude all roster management for the season once your draft has been completed. But the elimination of all decision-making during the regular season also increases […]

Rex Burkhead Leads Charge In 11-On-11 Drill

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead led the way in the team's first 11-on-11 drill of the season, catching three passes from quarterback Tom Brady. Burkhead has been an important role player for the Patriots the past few seasons but he missed significant time last season with a neck injury. When healthy, Burkhead is […]

Damien Harris Catches Pass In 11-On-11 Drills

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris got his first taste of the "Tom Brady Experience", catching a pass from the future Hall of Famer in a 11-on-11 drill Thursday. The rookie running back is expected to be in the mix of a crowded backfield with Sony Michel, James White and Rex Burkhead. Harris could […]

Phillip Dorsett Limps Off After Red Zone Play

New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett was seen limping off the field after a red zone drill in training camp on Thursday. With teammates Julian Edelman and Demaryius Thomas sidelined, players like Dorsett need as many reps as they can get. Dorsett has proven to be a serviceable piece in the Patriots offense but […]

Tom Brady Throws Interception On First Pass In Drill

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady threw his first interception of training camp, on his first pass, in a 2-on-2 drill on Thursday. Before the fantasy alarms are sounded, Brady looked sharp during the rest of the drills, completing passes to a variety of players. Father Time is coming at some point for Brady but […]