Patriots Trade For Michael Roberts Falls Through

Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts reverted back to the Lions on Friday after the Patriots tried to acquire him in a trade. Roberts failed his physical and has now been waived by the Lions. The 25-year-old was a fourth-round pick in 2017 and had just nine catches for 100 yards and three touchdowns in […]

Sony Michel Underwent Knee Scope

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (knee) missed the final stages of the team's offseason program because he underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his knee, according to a league source. He's expected to be ready for training camp in late July, though, so he should be fine for the start of the regular season […]

Damien Harris Could Have Big Role

New England Patriots rookie third-round running back Damien Harris could have a big role in the offense in his first season. Harris has had a strong spring and could push Sony Michel for work in 2019. It has also helped Harris' cause that Michel, who has an extensive injury history dating back to college, has […]

Mock Draft Recap - Early ADP Reaches/Busts/Fallers

The Rotoballer crew recently finished up an early mock draft. As with every draft, there are going to be instances of guys going too early or too late. This is all about those guys that we got a little too overzealous on when we grabbed them. You could have got them in the next round […]

Fantasy Football Burning Questions - AFC East

Our advance preseason series with Burning Fantasy Football Questions for 2019 continues with a look at the AFC East. In this division, our hot topics include the passing games in New England and Miami, nearly the entire offense in Buffalo, and a superstar RB for the Jets. The Patriots are always at the top of […]

Braxton Berrios Standing Out

New England Patriots wide receiver Braxton Berrios, who missed his entire rookie season while on Injured Reserve, has stood out during spring practices as one of the most improved players on the field. He has looked more decisive, quicker, more fluid in his movements and is reliable catching the ball in tight windows. Berrios will […]

Anatomy of a Draft - RotoBaller Expert Mock Recap

With the NFL Draft behind us and rookie drafts underway, the writers at RotoBaller felt the time was right to put together our first mock draft of the season. Yes, it may be quite early, but you can never be too prepared when it comes to the world of fantasy football. With tidbits of player […]

Sony Michel Remains Out Of Practice

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel hasn't been spotted at an offseason practice since May 20, and the reason is unclear. It is starting to get concerning, especially since Michel has a history of knee issues. The 24-year-old ran the ball 209 times for 931 yards and six touchdowns in 13 games in an […]

Braxton Berrios, Maurice Harris Stand Out

New England Patriots wide receivers Braxton Berrios and Maurice Harris stood out in minicamp practice on Tuesday. Berrios spent his entire rookie year on Injured Reserve but showed quickness on his routes over the middle and also impressive long speed. He was working on punt returns as well. Harris is a big slot receiver at […]

Tom Brady, N'Keal Harry Still Developing Chemistry

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and rookie wide receiver N'Keal Harry have a long way to go in terms of developing their chemistry. Brady and Harry failed to connect on several practices on Tuesday, and Harry had an up-and-down showing. Harry's timing with both Brady and backup Brian Hoyer wasn't perfect either. This is […]

Matt LaCosse Looks To Be No. 1 Tight End

All signs are pointing to New England Patriots tight end Matt LaCosse being the team's starting tight end in Week 1. Benjamin Watson is facing a four-game suspension and the team released Austin Seferian-Jenkins, who is dealing with personal issues. LaCosse has looked smooth in practices and has good size at 6-foot-6, 255 pounds. He […]

Patriots Cut Austin Seferian-Jenkins

The New England Patriots released tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins, according to a source. Seferian-Jenkins is stepping away for a month for personal issues and the club will release him when he does that. ASF is still only 26 years old but has had numerous off-field issues in his career that have held him back. Even […]

Phillip Dorsett A Fit For No. 3 Role, Demaryius Thomas Not A Lock

New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett seems like a logical fit for the No. 3 wideout duties this year, although Dontrelle Inman also has a chance to be a big-bodied option who can play inside and out. Inman played over a third of his snaps in the slot last year and played over 60 […]

Rookie Spotlight - Damien Harris

With the 87th pick of the 2019 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots took former Alabama running back, Damien Harris. Harris was the second back out of Alabama taken in this year's draft after the Oakland Raiders took Joshua Jacobs in the first round. Harris played all four years and led the team in rushing […]

RB Best-Ball Tiered Rankings and Analysis (May 2019)

The ranking experts at RotoBaller are aware of your dedication toward building rosters that stockpile fantasy points regardless of which type of league that you participate in. That is why we will continue to provide you with tiered rankings in all major formats, which is just part of our commitment to helping you prepare for upcoming drafts, and […]

Tight End Best-Ball Tiered Rankings and Analysis (May 2019)

It used to be that we ignored the tight end position until the middle rounds of a draft. Now, it's not uncommon to see a name like Kelce in the first round and not bat an eyelash, while Ertz and Kittle are guaranteed to be taken within the top 30 picks. In best-ball leagues, you […]

When to Target QBs in Superflex Dynasty Leagues

Fantasy football has as many different variations and scoring formats as there are players in the NFL. The way to become a better player is to understand those formats and the required strategies to succeed. Recently, the Rotoballer NFL staff got together to conduct a mock draft for a dynasty startup with Superflex rules. You […]

Benjamin Watson Facing Four-Game Suspension

New England Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson announced on his social media on Sunday that he is facing a four-game suspension for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. Watson took a testosterone supplement that was legally prescribed by his doctor but banned by the league when he figured his playing days were over after the […]

N'Keal Harry Has Impressed

New England Patriots rookie wide receiver N'Keal Harry has impressed backup quarterback Brian Hoyer so far in organized team activities and the improvements he's made on a day-to-day basis. The 6-foot-2, 228-pound Harry has a large catch radius and lined up in multiple spots and seemed to know where he was going. Head coach Bill […]

Late-Round Rookie RBs to Target in Dynasty Drafts

The 2019 NFL Draft is over, and the preparation for your fantasy football league’s upcoming season should be starting now, not in late August. In standard year-to-year fantasy leagues or keeper leagues where you can only hold onto a minimal amount of players, you are not going to find many late-round rookie running backs on […]

Start of a Dynasty - Expert Mock Draft Review

I’ll be honest, playing re-draft leagues for years can give an avid fantasy footballer tunnel-vision. You tend to look for the immediate impact of a player. In Dynasty leagues, you have to have a different mindset (except for Frank Gore who’ll play for another 10 years with at least 200 touches each time). Just after […]

Quarterback Best-Ball Tiered Rankings and Analysis (May 2019)

Quarterback has to be approached differently in best-ball as opposed to re-draft leagues. Whereas in most competitive leagues, you can get away with drafting one quarterback and streaming throughout the year if necessary, you don't have that luxury in a draft-only format. Bye weeks, injuries, and flat-out bad play must be accounted for during the […]

Scott Engel's Early Rankings and Analysis - Running Backs

I am proud to say that RotoBaller is the new home for my 2019 Fantasy Football Rankings. Thanks for finding me here, as I am entering my 23rd season of providing professional Fantasy Football rankings and analysis. Last season I played in 10 leagues, made the playoffs in seven, the Super Bowl in five and […]

Tom Brady Skipping OTAs

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is electing to skip the voluntary offseason workout program for the second straight season, presumably to spend more time with his family. The 41-year-old didn't miss a beat after skipping organized team activities in 2018, and it shouldn't be an issue again this year. Brady will be back for […]

Julian Edelman Signs Two-Year Extension

The New England Patriots signed wide receiver Julian Edelman to a two-year extension on Tuesday, according to a source. It could allow Edelman to finish his career with the Patriots. He'll receive an $8 million signing bonus and $12 million guaranteed. He was suspended the first four games in 2018 and finished with 74 receptions […]

Rex Burkhead Buried On Depth Chart

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead might only be active in 2019 if the team carries five running backs on the active roster on game days. New England's backfield is crowded with Sony Michel, James White, third-rounder Damien Harris and Brandon Bolden ahead of Burkhead. Injuries will probably thin this group out eventually, but […]

Fantasy Bomb Pod - Say What??? OTA Edition

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@PFunk00) and NFL writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) pull straight from the headlines to analyze NFL sound bites and determine if they have any significance. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure […]

WR Best-Ball Tiered Rankings and Analysis (May 2019)

Many of you who possess unwavering enthusiasm for Best Ball leagues have already been involved in drafts for this highly popular format. This enticing process allows you to assemble your teams while simultaneously concluding all roster management for the season. Participating in Best Ball leagues can also provide you with an ongoing resource toward fine-tuning […]

Scott Engel's Early Rankings and Analysis - Quarterbacks

I am proud to say that RotoBaller is the new home for my 2019 Fantasy Football Rankings. Thanks for finding me here, as I am entering my 23rd season of providing professional Fantasy Football rankings and analysis. Last season I played in 10 leagues, made the playoffs in seven, the Super Bowl in five and […]

Dynasty Tiered Rankings and Analysis (Wide Receiver)

We realize that dynasty football leagues are active all year-round. At RotoBaller, we are committed to providing you with the latest information at all times. Now that the 2019 NFL Draft is over, we assembled our rankings team to give you our latest fantasy football rankings for dynasty leagues. Our rankings also include tiers which provide […]