Patriots Sign Kawaan Baker To Futures Deal

The New England Patriots signed free-agent wide receiver Kawaan Baker to a Reserve/Futures contract on Tuesday. Baker did not play at all with an NFL team this past season after originally being a seventh-round selection by the New Orleans Saints in 2021 out of South Alabama. The 25-year-old was active for two games in his […]

Comparing And Contrasting The Offenses, Defenses, And Special Teams For Super Bowl LVIII

On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will meet for Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. These are two of the NFL's best teams. The 49ers were the No. 1 seed in the NFC, while the Chiefs were the No. 3 seed in a tight AFC. How do these teams match up […]

Ben McAdoo Joining Patriots Offensive Staff

The New England Patriots are hiring former New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo to their offensive staff under new head coach Jerod Mayo. The 46-year-old spent eight seasons on Mike McCarthy's staff with the Green Bay Packers before becoming the Giants offensive coordinator in 2014. Following the 2015 season, McAdoo was promoted to head […]

Rex Burkhead Announces His Retirement

Veteran running back Rex Burkhead announced his retirement from professional football on Monday after 10 seasons in the NFL. Burkhead spent four years with the Cincinnati Bengals, four seasons with the New England Patriots and his final two campaigns with the Houston Texans. The 33-year-old was initially a sixth-round pick by the Bengals in 2013 […]

Eliot Wolf, Matt Groh Could Be GM Candidates For Patriots

The New England Patriots named Jerod Mayo as the successor to former head coach Bill Belichick, but they have yet to name a new general manager. Mayo began reaching out to candidates shortly after he was hired, and it seems likely a new voice will be added to the personnel department, but that role or […]

Will Kayshon Boutte Be Suspended? 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

The New England Patriots organization is going through major reconstruction in 2024. They have a new head coach for the first time in 24 years, a top 3 draft pick for the first time in two decades, and are undergoing a necessary rebuild that could last longer than some fans might like. The last thing […]

Full List Of Head Coaching Hires Ahead Of The 2024 NFL Season

NFL franchises are as impatient as ever, so each offseason brings a flurry of coaching changes. After the 2023 campaign, exactly 25% of the league's organizations decided to make a change at the head coaching position. Legends Bill Belichick and Pete Carroll were let go, Mike Vrabel wasn't given the chance to turn the Titans […]

Is George Kittle Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has been an integral part of the team's run to their second Super Bowl since 2020. The 30-year-old averaged 63.8 receiving yards per game and caught six touchdowns during the regular season, and he went for 81 yards and a touchdown in their Divisional Round win over the […]

Fantasy Football Lessons Learned From The 2023 Season

Fantasy football season has come and gone. We spend so much time preparing for the season and once it ends, so many people turn the page. Whether it be to NFL playoffs, fantasy baseball, or already planning for the next fantasy football season. I get it, we always are chasing what’s next.  What good is […]

Patriots Hire Alex Van Pelt As Offensive Coordinator

The New England Patriots hired former Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt as their new offensive coordinator on Thursday, according to sources. The former NFL quarterback and long-time respective assistant spent the last four seasons as the Browns' offensive coordinator but will now head to New England to run the team's offense in head […]

Is Jaxon Smith-Njigba Bound To Be A Bust Or Can He Rebound From His Rookie Season?

Sometimes, players just aren't as good as we thought they were as prospects. It happens every single draft cycle. Efficiency numbers don't line up with what's to be expected. A dysfunctional coaching staff tears down their confidence. Combine results don't translate to game action. There's a myriad of things that can go wrong. It was […]

Recapping Super Bowl LIV Ahead Of Chiefs vs. 49ers Super Bowl LVIII Rematch

The San Francisco 49ers will square off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 58 in less than two weeks at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Both teams have had their struggles in the regular season, though, when it mattered in the playoffs, they both showed up. These two teams have been dominant […]

The 10 Worst Moves NFL Teams Made In 2023

Many NFL teams have moved on to the offseason after seeing their 2023 season end. Several teams made awful moves over the past 12 months that they wish they could undo. Unfortunately, many of these teams will likely make horrible decisions again over the next 12 months. Whether that is through a poor free agent […]

Is Quentin Johnston Bound To Be A Bust Or Can He Rebound From His Rookie Season?

"...At 6-foot-4 ... weighing 215 pounds ... from TCU ... Quentin Johnston!!!" Johnston's profile emulates a starting shooting guard in the NBA. Not only does he have the size of an elite athlete, but his speed enticed NFL general managers last April. With that blend of length, build, and agility, how could he fail? Inconsistency […]

Patriots To Promote DeMarcus Covington To Defensive Coordinator

The New England Patriots plan to promote defensive line coach DeMarcus Covington to defensive coordinator for the 2024 season under first-time head coach Jerod Mayo. The 34-year-old Covington is Mayo's first staff hire. He was hired as a coaching assistant in 2017 and was promoted to defensive line coach in 2020. Former head coach and […]

Patriots To Interview Luke Getsy For Offensive-Coordinator Job

The New England Patriots plan to interview former Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy for their offensive-coordinator job, according to a source. Getsy just finished an interview for the same position with the Las Vegas Raiders. In addition to Getsy, the Patriots are also looking at San Francisco 49ers tight ends coach Brian Fleury for […]

Kayshon Boutte Arrested On Thursday

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was arrested on Thursday on charges related to illegal online sports gambling. The rookie allegedly created an online betting account under a fictitious name and then placed illegal bets while he was still under the age of 21 and not legally allowed to gamble. He is accused of […]

Will Bill Belichick, Mike Vrabel, or Pete Carroll Coach in 2024?

The head coach carousel is one of the most interesting storylines this early in the NFL offseason with most eliminated from playoff contention. Eight head coaches were fired after the 2023-2024 season, and some notable coaches were let go.  Some of those names included Bill Belichick, Mike Vrabel, and Pete Carroll. These head coaches have […]

Divisional Round Weekend PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Deebo Samuel, Zay Flowers, Aaron Jones, Gus Edwards, Jayden Reed

Hey, RotoBallers! Fantasy football isn't over yet. The Divisional Round kicks off Saturday with the Texans versus the Ravens. We provide coverage throughout the postseason, returning with more fantasy football playoff rankings. Here at RotoBaller, we are here to guide you in setting those winning lineups for weekly playoff leagues with our Divisional Round fantasy […]

Patriots Interviewing Christian Parker On Friday

The New England Patriots are interviewing Denver Broncos defensive backs coach Christian Parker on Friday for their defensive-coordinator job, according to a source. Jerod Mayo is now the NFL's youngest head coach at 37 after taking over for future Hall of Famer Bill Belichick, and Parker, who is 32, would become one of the league's […]

Bill O'Brien Heading Back To College Ranks

Ohio State is set to hire long-time NFL head coach Bill O'Brien as the school's new offensive coordinator, according to sources. O'Brien served as the New England Patriots' offensive coordinator in 2203 and has been the head coach of the Houston Texans as well as in the Big Ten at Penn State. Ohio State head […]

Divisional Round Weekend PPR Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: Aaron Jones, David Montgomery, Isiah Pacheco

Hey, RotoBallers! The second week of the NFL playoffs kicks off Saturday with the Ravens versus the Texans and ends Sunday in a highly anticipated battle between the Chiefs and Bills. Fantasy football is not over, as playoff leagues geared toward the Divisional Round are set to begin this weekend. There are still plenty of […]

Is AJ Dillon Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Many NFL coaches love a one-two punch in their backfield. David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs both found success playing their roles this season. A similar case down in Miami, as Raheem Mostert and De'Von Achane found the end zone with ease (when both were healthy). Injuries always derail a coach's game plan. AJ Dillon and […]

Patriots In No Rush To Hire General Manager

The New England Patriots promoting linebackers coach Jerod Mayo to head coach to replace Bill Belichick gives the Kraft family the opposite of a power coach. As a result, reports suggest the Patriots are in no rush to hire a general manager and could wait until after the draft to amplify the impression. "The owner […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Wild Card Round (Sunday Updates): Christian Watson, Sam LaPorta, A.J. Brown, Gabe Davis, A.J. Dillon, Baker Mayfield,and more

While regular season fantasy football league championships have already been decided, injuries continue to impact grinders who are still battling it out in playoff leagues and challenges, as well as those participating in NFL DFS contests or prop betting. Our injury updates and reports for Wild Card Weekend as of Sunday, January 14, 2024, will […]

Packers vs. Cowboys Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Jordan Love, Aaron Jones, Jayden Reed, Dak Prescott, Tony Pollard, CeeDee Lamb, Jake Ferguson, more

With the NFL Playoffs underway, Sunday's slate will feature two Wild Card round clashes. Below you can read our matchups analysis article for the Packers vs. Cowboys game to help make any fantasy lineup decisions for both playoff leagues and DFS. This Wild Card clash features a Green Bay Packers squad that squeaked into the […]

NFL Player Prop Bets for Wild Card Weekend - Betting Picks for Rushing, Receiving, Passing Yards

We have made it to the postseason. The regular season flew by, and it was 18 weeks of absolute madness. Of the 14 teams that made the playoffs, three of them were projected to be picking in the top four in this year’s NFL draft. Meanwhile, three of the top 10 teams with the best […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Wild Card Weekend Matchups Analysis

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Wild Card Weekend matchups analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. After 18 weeks of craziness, we finally know who the 14 teams competing for the Super Bowl will be. 12 of them are in action this week, including the Cleveland Browns versus the Houston Texans and the […]

NFL Playoff League Rankings for Fantasy Football: Isiah Pacheco, James Cook, Stefon Diggs, A.J. Brown, Travis Kelce, Jayden Reed

The end of the NFL regular season -- and fantasy football season-long leagues -- were both very exciting, and now the 2024 NFL playoffs will be starting up this week. The start of the NFL playoffs brings various types of fantasy football contests geared toward the playoffs. Fantasy football is not over yet! Below are […]

Wild Card Weekend PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Jahmyr Gibbs, Cooper Kupp, Rashee Rice, Amari Cooper, Najee Harris, Mike Evans

It's Wild Card Weekend, and the 2024 NFL Playoffs are about to kick off in a big way! Some of you may think the fantasy football season is over, but that's not the case at all. All sorts of new playoff league contests are kicking off this week, along with DFS contests, and our coverage […]