What to Do with Alvin Kamara in Early Fantasy Drafts

The talent of Alvin Kamara is undeniable. In his first five seasons in the NFL, Kamara has made the Pro Bowl after each season. He has brought a dynamic running game to the New Orleans Saints as well as a threat in the passing game. During his first five seasons, Kamara has averaged 847.6 yards […]

Saints Sign Malcolm Brown

New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis announced that the team agreed to terms with free-agent running back Malcolm Brown on Tuesday. With a potential suspension looming for starting RB Alvin Kamara, the Saints are adding some much-needed depth to their backfield heading into the 2022 campaign. Brown played in only seven games for the […]

Jameis Winston To Take Part In Team Drills

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said that quarterback Jameis Winston (knee) will participate in team drills at training camp after he didn't really take part in team drills during organized team activities this spring. Winston has made steady progress since tearing his ACL in Week 7 of 2021, and all signs point to […]

Michael Thomas Not Expected To Stay On PUP List Long

New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said that he doesn't expect wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) to stay on the Physically Unable to Perform list for long at training camp. Thomas wasn't able to avoid the PUP to kick off camp, but it sounds like the Saints expect him at practice sooner than later. […]

Later-Round Lotto Tickets - Fantasy Football Draft Picks that Could Pay Off Big

There is no bigger rush in fantasy football than hitting on a late sleeper. Everyone has their targets on who they think will be this year’s diamond in the rough. Unfortunately, it’s an art that the majority of players are in the dark on. In this article, I’ll be going through 5 players who have […]

Draft Targets and Fades from High-Stakes Fantasy Leagues - FFPC ADP Observations

We appreciate all of you who come to RotoBaller for our advice. Fantasy football players always want to get other viewpoints on their targeted players, and also want to consult those fantasy analysts who spend a lot of time uncovering guys to target and avoid. We are a source of confirmation for those who are […]

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings (Tiers 4-9) - Best Ball Leagues

Some of you have been building rosters in the best-ball format since the initial weeks of the offseason.  Participation in this popular format has also intensified as we have continued our progression toward Week 1. Enthusiasm for these leagues remains enormous for multiple reasons, which includes the ability to complete all forms of roster management […]

Is Michael Thomas Playing in 2022? Is He Healthy or Injured? Fantasy Football Impact

The New Orleans Saints have one of the most intriguing wide receiver rooms for fantasy heading into the 2022 season. None of their top three wide receivers suited up for the team last year. They added former Cleveland Brown Jarvis Landry, drafted Chris Olave of Ohio State with the No. 11 overall pick, and have […]

No Timeline On Decision For Alvin Kamara

The NFL continues to review New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara's offseason arrest, according to a source, and there's no firm timeline on a decision on discipline for Kamara under the personal-conduct policy. It opens the door for Kamara to be available in Week 1, unless he's placed on paid leave via the commissioner's […]

NFL Coaching Matters: 2022 New Orleans Saints Offense and Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]

Deeper Running Back Sleepers - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Value Picks

In fantasy sports, there are sleepers. We all know what sleepers are. We all get obsessed over sleepers and we play fantasy on websites called Sleeper and it's just sleeper this and sleeper that. Sleeper sleeper sleeper. The problem is, everyone talks about the same sleepers so much that they stop being sleepers. The sleepers […]

Michael Thomas Placed On PUP List

The New Orleans Saints placed wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) and defensive end Marcus Davenport (finger) on the Physically Unable to Perform list to begin training camp. Both players can be activated at any time, but they won't be able to practice until they are activated. If either player stays on the PUP list for […]

The Best NFL Rookie Wide Receiver Value Pick for 2022 Fantasy Football Is...

Rookie wide receivers have started to dominate the fantasy football landscape over recent years. A.J. Brown was the WR15 overall in 2019. We saw Justin Jefferson finish as the WR6 overall in 2020, with fellow rookies CeeDee Lamb and Chase Claypool finishing inside the top-20. The trend continued in 2021, with Ja'Marr Chase finishing as […]

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings (Tiers 1-3) - Best Ball Leagues

Some of you have been building rosters in the best-ball format since the initial weeks of the offseason, and participation in this popular format has intensified as we continue our progression toward Week 1. Enthusiasm for these leagues remains enormous for multiple reasons, which includes the ability to complete all forms of roster management immediately upon the conclusion […]

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Cincinnati Bengals 2022 Outlook

Welcome to our fantasy football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks, a series on RotoBaller where our writers look at three key players on each NFL team. Today, we're talking about the Cincinnati Bengals. The defending AFC champions are returning most of their 2021 offense, and their starters at skill positions are locked in. Their passing targets […]

NFL Wide Receiver Breakout Candidates for 2022 Fantasy Football Drafts

It was quite the fantasy football season in 2021 for wide receiver breakouts. Fantasy managers were treated to breakout seasons from players like Cooper Kupp, Deebo Samuel, Michael Pittman Jr., Jaylen Waddle, and Marquise Brown, among many others. It's a position that routinely provides fantasy managers with plenty of sleeper and breakout candidates. If you […]

Fantasy Football Rankings for FFPC Leagues - Tight End Premium Scoring

Fantasy football players are always looking for new challenges. Unique scoring formats can provide the nifty twist they may be seeking. That is exactly what you will find in the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC). Tight end premium scoring, where the TEs are awarded 1.5 points per reception, is the distinctive and compelling norm. Other […]

Jameis Winston Continues Making Solid Progress

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (knee) is working his way back after suffering a torn ACL in Week 8 last year. Despite that, Winston is expected to be ready to suit up for Week 1. All signs are positive right now, but the Saints will likely take it slow during the beginning of training […]

Michael Thomas Hopeful To Be Cleared For Training Camp

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) continues to work his way back from an ankle injury that caused him to miss the entire 2021 season. The reports have been positive, so it sounds like Thomas is making good progress. The organization is optimistic that Thomas will be cleared early in training camp. It's […]

Waste of Talent? NFL Rookies in Bad Landing Spots for Fantasy Football

Performing well in the NFL is quite a difficult task. Now, imagine trying to perform well in your first ever season in the NFL. Simply put, it ain't easy, folks. Historically, most rookies take a while to establish themselves at the NFL level regardless of their prospect pedigree. Now, between Justin Jefferson, Ja'Marr Chase, Justin Herbert, […]

NFL Rookie Wide Receivers Set Up For Immediate Fantasy Football Success

In recent seasons, rookie receivers have been on the rise and are giving fantasy managers instant starters and not only that but impact players. It would be best to not get sucked into that dream and accept that should not be the expectation. The seasons Justin Jefferson, Ja'Marr Chase, and Jaylen Waddle have given us […]

Saints To Work Out Darius Victor

The New Orleans Saints plan to work out free-agent running back Darius Victor, according to a source. Victor was with the Saints previously and was also named the USFL offensive MVP. The 28-year-old has yet to play in an NFL game and would merely be vying for a spot on the team's practice squad if […]

NFL Running Back Depth Charts Analysis: NFC North and NFC West

Today we're looking at the fantasy football running back depth charts for the NFC North and NFC West. The regular season is right around the corner and each team's depth chart is mostly complete! Before diving into the fantasy season, RotoBaller has you covered with some last-minute running back depth chart recaps for each team, […]

NFL Coaching Matters: 2022 Chicago Bears Offense and Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]

NFL Running Back Depth Charts Analysis: NFC South and NFC East

Today we're looking at the fantasy football running back depth charts for the NFC South and NFC East. The regular season is right around the corner and each team's depth chart is mostly complete! Before diving into the fantasy season, RotoBaller has you covered with some last-minute running back depth chart recaps for each team, […]

NFL Free Agents With Decreased Fantasy Values... Grass Isn't Always Greener - Jarvis Landry, Cedrick Wilson, Sony Michel

In all sports, free agency can be a bittersweet time for both the players and the team. On the player side, the opportunity to be properly compensated on the open market, but also means leaving the organization they likely came up through, which also results in having to adjust to a new situation. Meanwhile, on […]

Fantasy Football ADP Risers at Running Back - Chris Evans, Mark Ingram, Jerick McKinnon

I am going to start this column by introducing the concept of ADP, which I'm pretty sure you know what it is about. Average Draft Position (ADP) indicates the average position where a player is drafted over more than one fantasy football draft. You can consider it as the price you have to pay to […]

2022 Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Mock Draft: Picking Early (Slots 1-4)

For every type of fantasy football draft, there are a bevy of viable strategies. Of course, as Mike Tyson said, "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." Thankfully, in a rookie draft for dynasty leagues you don't need to worry as much about roster construction. Unless it's a Superflex league and […]

Why It's Worth Investing In a J.K. Dobbins Breakout

Fantasy football is a game of probability so logically selecting the players with the highest probability, also known as the players who will score the most points, would be the best strategy. The other primary consideration though is the cost or investment required to draft that player, also known as their average draft position (ADP). […]

NFL Wide Receiver Depth Charts Analysis - AFC East and AFC South

Today we're looking at the fantasy football wide receiver depth charts for the AFC East and AFC South. The regular season is right around the corner and each team's depth chart is mostly complete! Before diving into the fantasy season, RotoBaller has you covered with some wide receiver depth chart recaps for each team, including […]