The 2022 NFL Draft Fantasy Football Viewing Guide

We all want to see who our favorite teams select in the early rounds, and as fantasy leaguers, we will be heavily invested in where skill position players will be taken in the 2022 NFL Draft. Those who play in dynasty formats, such as the ones offered by the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) have […]

Updated 2022 NFL Rookie Dynasty Rankings for Fantasy Football (Pre-NFL Draft)

Speed or size? College production or growth potential? These are some of the questions that go into the evaluation process for incoming rookies at skill positions but there's more to the story. Certain players may fit an offensive system better and some may show a greater understanding of the game than what shows up on […]

Inside the Race for the Next Great NFL Quarterback

The crowd at Arrowhead Stadium had gone deathly silent. The new proverbial villain in the AFC, the Kansas City Chiefs, were trailing the Buffalo Bills 36-33 with 13 seconds remaining at home in the AFC Divisional Round. One play earlier, Bills quarterback Josh Allen had found Gabriel Davis down the middle from 19 yards out […]

NFL Draft Projections - Top Rookie Running Back Landing Spots

Rookie RB production has been a key to fantasy football for years now. Most recently, Najee Harris burst onto the scene and had a very productive rookie year that ended with a huge performance in the fantasy playoffs. I was not shy about recommending Harris in re-draft leagues last year, and hopefully that advice helped […]

Alvin Kamara's Hearing Moved To August

A hearing scheduled for Monday in the battery case against New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has been moved to Aug. 1. Justice of the Peace Harmony Letizia said the court needed more time to review surveillance video and other evidence before proceeding with the case. Kamara told the police that he threw "a […]

The Ultimate 2022 NFL "Mock" Draft (Every Team Wins!)

I've done it. Through extensive research and sheer will, I've created the most accurate 2022 Mock Draft on the entire internet. Thousands of mocks have tried and failed, but with my almost supernatural intuition, I have accurately predicted this year's first round. Unbelievably, this mock draft will not only turn out 100% accurate but it […]

Running Backs to Prioritize in PPR Leagues

For fantasy football GMs, draft season is gearing up. Preparing for what is waiting for us in our virtual war rooms is a key part of the process, and the first thing to know is the language our leagues will speak to us in. The first step is to know if you're going to battle your […]

Fantasy Football Players with Red Flags to Avoid in 2022

When it comes down to facing a fantasy draft, two numbers are often the most sought after by fantasy GMs: current ADP and overall rank from the prior season. No matter how experienced fantasy players are, those two numbers are thought of as the ultimate all-encompassing representations of every football player's value. Knowing what he […]

Trading Up, Staying Put, and Moving Down in a Dynasty Startup Draft

Before you head into a dynasty startup draft, it's important to have a set strategy beforehand, or at least to be flexible in case something completely unexpected happens which makes your plans fall apart. In this article, we will go over three different approaches to drafting which involve: trading up, staying put, or moving down in […]

Jarvis Landry To Visit With Saints

Free-agent wide receiver Jarvis Landry is set to visit with the New Orleans Saints this week. The five-time Pro Bowl wideout has already visited with the Atlanta Falcons this offseason. Also, the Browns, Chiefs, and Packers are reportedly landing spots for the veteran receiver. On paper, the Saints would be a rough spot for Landry. […]

Profiling the 2022 Tight End Rookie Class for Fantasy Football

We may be in the NFL offseason, but there is never an offseason in fantasy football! For redraft leagues, the "offseason" is filled with the NFL Draft and an extensive amount of draft prep to build the best team possible come summer time. Meanwhile, dynasty leagues required 365-day dedication; trades and other moves are consistently […]

Profiling the 2022 Rookie Running Back Class for Fantasy Football

For redraft leagues, the offseason is filled with an extensive amount of draft prep to build the best team possible come summertime, including the NFL Draft. Meanwhile, dynasty leagues required 365-day dedication; trades and other moves are consistently happening to improve your roster construction, similar to how it'd be if you're an NFL general manager. […]

Saints Re-Sign Dwayne Washington

The New Orleans Saints re-signed running back Dwayne Washington to an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday, bringing him back for a fifth season. In 14 games (no starts) for the Saints last year, Washington had only four carries for 16 yards while catching both of his targets for 12 yards receiving. He has 47 rushing […]

Saints Could Be Targeting Kenny Pickett

If the New Orleans Saints target a quarterback in this year's draft, it could very well be Pittsburgh's Kenny Pickett, in the opinion of the New Orleans Times-Picayune's Jeff Duncan. Pickett is a favorite to be the first signal-caller off the board this year, and he checks many of the boxes that general manager Jeff […]

Dynasty Trade Targets Prior To 2022 NFL Draft

With free agency mainly wrapped up and the NFL Draft upon us, this is the ultimate time of excitement for fantasy football dynasty leagues! Rookie drafts are taking place, the market is being completely altered with so much player movement; what else could you ask for? There are many differences between dynasty leagues and redraft […]

Early 2022 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Pre-NFL Draft

Welcome back folks, it's always football season at RotoBaller! Although it feels like the NFL season just ended, we're already looking ahead to 2022 -- and that starts with the rookies and the NFL Draft. Below in this article you'll see our early 2022 fantasy football rookie rankings. These rookie rankings are being released before […]

Wide Receiver Best Ball Rankings and Fantasy Football Analysis (Part 2)

Many of you are now dedicating your efforts toward draft preparation and roster construction as we await the rapidly-approaching NFL Draft. This includes anyone who is involved in the best-ball format, which presents the opportunity to complete your roster management at the conclusion of each draft. That’s why the team at RotoBaller continually updates our […]

Tight End Best Ball Tiered Rankings and Analysis for Fantasy Football

Tight end isn't everyone's favorite position in fantasy football. Beyond the top tier, we encounter uncertainty, frustration, and the need to stream. There is no such option in best-ball leagues, though. Securing a high-end TE, especially in a high-stakes league like FFPC that uses TE-Premium scoring, is very appealing but not everyone can have Travis […]

2022 WR Stat Sleepers - Slot Performance

Plunging into the world of football analytics is without question the best way to find fantasy sleepers for the coming season. Especially in the case of wide receivers, how they are lining up on the field has a direct correlation with production. Slot receivers don't quite offer the boom-upside an outside receiver will deliver (typically). […]

Tight End Breakouts for 2022 Fantasy Football

Fantasy managers are always on the lookout for the next big thing, the next breakout. These are the guys that are typically found in the middle to later rounds of your fantasy drafts and they are often coined with the term – league winner. These can be difficult to predict; after all, we're attempting to […]

Saints Sign J.P. Holtz

The New Orleans Saints signed free-agent tight end J.P. Holtz to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Holtz will add depth to the position for New Orleans after spending the last two years with the Chicago Bears. The 28-year-old had just one target in the last two seasons and has seven reception for 91 yards on […]

Saints Release Blake Bortles

The New Orleans Saints released quarterback Blake Bortles on Tuesday after he asked to be released following the signing of Andy Dalton, according to a league source. Bortles, 29, has 73 NFL starts and 103 touchdowns on his resume and is looking for a better opportunity to be a backup signal-caller. He hasn't started an […]

Tyrann Mathieu To Visit With Saints

Free-agent defensive back Tyrann Mathieu is heading to visit with the New Orleans Saints, according to a source. Nothing is imminent, but Mathieu is one of the top available players and will be taking his first visit in free agency. The 29-year-old played his college ball at LSU and would join an already strong Saints […]

Saints Sign Taco Charlton

The New Orleans Saints signed free-agent defensive end Taco Charlton to an undisclosed deal on Monday. Charlton was a first-round pick (28th overall) by the Dallas Cowboys back in 2017 out of Michigan. He spent his first two years in Dallas before making stops with the Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers the […]

Justin Evans Signs With Saints

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers second-rounder Justin Evans, who spent the last two years out of football while recovering from a torn Achilles, signed an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday to play safety for the New Orleans Saints, according to his agent, Kevin Conner. Evans is now healthy and ready to play, but he hasn't played […]

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings - Best Ball Leagues

We have progressed beyond the most dormant weeks of this offseason, and the player movement that has already transpired during free agency is fueling encouraging rises and concerning falls in the stock of various players. Several blockbuster trades have also created notable shifts in the fantasy landscape, while directly impacting a cluster of high-profile wide receivers. […]

Jameis Winston Focusing On Intermediate Accuracy

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston, who is heading into his second full season as the team's starter, said that he's focused this offseason on improving his intermediate accuracy. The former first overall pick tore his ACL in the middle of last season, but he's expected to be ready for training camp this summer and […]

Quarterback ADP Risers and Fallers for Fantasy Football - NFL Free Agency Check

I am going to start this column by reviewing the concept of ADP, which you are likely familiar with. 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 draft and get a […]

Saints Sign P.J. Williams, Jaleel Johnson

The New Orleans Saints signed defensive back P.J. Williams and defensive tackle Jaleel Johnson to one-year deals on Saturday, according to a source. Williams' deal is worth $2.3 million fully guaranteed. He'll be returning for his sixth season with the Saints and will likely continue to serve as the starting slot corner in New Orleans. […]

2022 Wide Receiver Stat Busts - Slot Performance

Plunging into the world of football analytics is without question the best way to find fantasy sleepers for the coming season. Especially in the case of wide receivers, where how they are lining up on the field has a direct correlation with production. Slot receivers don't quite offer the boom-upside an outside receiver will deliver […]