Saints Have No Intentions Of Trading Michael Thomas

The New Orleans Saints would save only $2 million against the 2022 salary cap by trading wide receiver Michael Thomas before June 1, and a lot of signs are showing that they don't have any intention of doing that. The Saints believe that Thomas is getting healthy after missing all of the 2021 campaign due […]

Pete Carmichael Will Remain Saints Offensive Coordinator

New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael will remain in the position, according to a source. The Saints interviewed several offensive coordinator candidates, but they ultimately came back to Carmichael as the best option on their staff. It means more continuity for new head coach Dennis Allen. Carmichael has been the team's offensive coordinator for […]

The King's Updated Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings and Analysis

As the 2021 NFL season approaches its official conclusion with the Super Bowl, dedicated fantasy football players are closely examining their dynasty league rosters. Trade offers have already started to fly in many leagues, but a patient approach can pay off well. We still need to see a lot of what shakes out in free […]

2022 Fantasy Football First-Round ADP Preview

Everyone loves a mock draft. Whether it be a mock of the NFL Draft in April, or a look ahead to next season and the looming fantasy draft. Well, here at RotoBaller, we love them too. Here is our first look at 2022 fantasy football ADP for the first round. Many of the names will […]

Biggest Quarterback Surprises of 2021 - Fantasy Football Year In Review

Every year, fantasy managers are treated to surprise performances by certain players. Sometimes those are good surprises and sometimes those are not so good, but they happen every single year regardless. In recent seasons, the quarterback position from a fantasy perspective has changed. Fantasy managers are chasing upside and that often comes from being able […]

Way Too Early 2022 Mock Draft for Fantasy Football - Rounds 2-4 Breakdown

As the playoffs roll on to determine the 2021 NFL champion, we're not waiting to look ahead to the next fantasy football season. We gathered 12 RotoBaller analysts to conduct a very early 2021 mock draft over 12 rounds. The format was full PPR and roster construction as follows: 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, […]

Way Too Early 2022 Mock Draft for Fantasy Football - Round 1 Breakdown

The fantasy football season is barely in the books but that didn’t stop us RotoBallers from participating in a way too early 2021 mock draft. We gathered 12 zealous football analysts for a slow PPR mock over 12 rounds (1QB, 2RB, 2WR, 1TE, 1FLEX) on Sleeper to get an early glance at how ADP for […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends Risers And Fallers: 2021 Season Review

Congratulations to all managers whose tireless dedication toward winning league titles resulted in the fulfillment of your championship aspirations. You successfully navigated continual challenges that extended far beyond the normal obstacles that emerged during the season.  For those of you who were unsuccessful in achieving the ultimate goal of capturing your leagues, your efforts should […]

NextGen Stats Season Review: Running Backs

Time's up! The 2021 fantasy season is done and gone for good. Whether you play in a redraft league or are part of a dynasty format, the days of sitting at the edge of your couch and biting your nails are over. We have a tough eight-month desert to walk through ahead of us, but […]

2021 Fantasy Football Awards - RotoBaller Writers Picks

Hello and welcome to the official 2021 Fantasy Football Awards Show, presented by RotoBaller. These awards are voted on by RotoBaller's NFL writers, with some commentary by yours truly. I'm your host, Nick Mariano, and while I'm no Michael Scott, I’ll try to make The Dundies proud as we look back on 2021, look forward […]

Saints Not Expected To Trade Michael Thomas

The New Orleans Saints are not expected to trade wide receiver Michael Thomas and want him back for the 2022 season. "It seems the curiosity and saga surrounding Michael Thomas, the Saints' standout receiver, is coming to a close in a positive way for all parties," said Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. "He's spent […]

Pete Carmichael Won't Be The Offensive Coordinator

Long-time New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael is expected to remain on new head coach Dennis Allen's staff, but he'll work in a lower-profile position than coordinator, according to sources. Carmichael has been the team's offensive coordinator since 2009 and called plays in 2012 when head coach Sean Payton was suspended for the year. […]

Kyler Murray, Jameis Winston Unlikely To Land With Bucs

The Athletic's Greg Auman doesn't expect the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to land Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray or New Orleans Saints impending free-agent quarterback Jameis Winston this offseason to replace Tom Brady. Murray is only 24 years old, is a former No. 1 overall pick and has made the Pro Bowl the last two years. […]

Saints Hire Doug Marrone To Help With Offense

The New Orleans Saints hired Alabama offensive line coach and former Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone for a key role on their offensive staff on Wednesday, according to a source. The Saints are also considering hiring former New York Jets offensive coordinator John Morton as an assistant under new head coach Dennis Allen. Marrone […]

Saints Set To Hire Dennis Allen As Next Head Coach

The New Orleans Saints are on track to promote defensive coordinator Dennis Allen to their head coach position, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Allen would take the place of longtime head coach Sean Payton, who stepped down from his role last month. Allen has previous head coaching experience, having led the then-Oakland Raiders to a […]

Alvin Kamara Arrested In Las Vegas

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was arrested in Las Vegas following the Pro Bowl. The Las Vegas Police Department is charging Kamara with battery resulting in substantial bodily harm. The incident reportedly occurred at a nightclub on February 5, which was the day before Kamara participated in the Pro Bowl. Both New Orleans […]

Saints Will Interview Eric Bieniemy For Head Coaching Job

The New Orleans Saints will interview Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy for the team's head coaching position on Sunday. His name has popped up before for multiple head-coaching opportunities, and he could finally get his shot in New Orleans to replace the recently retired Sean Payton. Bieniemy is an offensive extraordinaire and has […]

Jameis Winston To Replace Tom Brady In Tampa?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could consider a reunion with quarterback Jameis Winston now that Tom Brady has officially announced his retirement. The Bucs still have enough talent to contend, but they don't have enough salary cap space to spend big. Winston is still only 28 years old and wouldn't cost Tampa draft picks or a […]

Ryan Ramczyk Undergoes Surgery

New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk (knee) recently had offseason knee surgery aimed at cleaning out his knee and alleviating the issues he battled all season, according to a source. The surgery was described as a minor procedure. Barring any setbacks, the 27-year-old should be good to go for all offseason workouts. Because of […]

Sean Payton Steps Down As Saints Head Coach

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton announced Tuesday that he would be leaving his position ahead of the 2022 season. Payton took over head-coaching duties with New Orleans in '06 and ultimately led the team to nine playoff appearances, including a Super Bowl XLIV victory. His tenure with the Saints included compiling a 152-89 […]

Sean Payton Hasn't Committed To Returning To New Orleans

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton hasn't committed to returning. The 58-year-old, who's been with the team since 2006, is currently on vacation and hasn't made himself available to those looking for answers. However, some believe a brief retirement may be on the horizon, with defensive coordinator Dennis Allen emerging as the top candidate […]

Is Derrick Henry Playing In The Divisional Round? Should I Start Derrick Henry In DFS?

As fantasy football managers are finalizing their playoff and DFS lineups for the Divisional Round of the NFL postseason, some injury situations will shape their decisions and separate the winners from the losers. Let's take a look at the Tennessee Titans, the AFC's No. 1 seed, after their bye week in the Wild-Card round. The […]

NFL Wild Card Weekend Saturday Slate - Single Stat DFS Prop Picks for PrizePicks

Hello everybody and welcome! The 2021 NFL season has finally reached the playoffs and that means our new friends over at PrizePicks still have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points […]

Taysom Hill Expected To Undergo Foot Surgery

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said that quarterback Taysom Hill (foot) is expected to undergo surgery for the Lisfranc injury that he suffered to his left foot on Sunday in the win over the Atlanta Falcons. Hill is also expected to need a smaller follow-up surgery, and there is no specific timetable for […]

Taysom Hill Questionable To Return With Lisfranc Injury

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said that quarterback Taysom Hill (foot) is dealing with a Lisfranc injury. Hill is questionable to return for the second half of the Week 18 regular season finale against the Atlanta Falcons. Lisfranc injuries typically require lengthy absences, especially for a player like Hill that uses his legs […]

Mark Ingram II Inactive Against Falcons

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram II (knee) is inactive for the Week 18 regular season finale against the Atlanta Falcons. It will be the second straight missed game for Ingram. The veteran running back started the season with the Houston Texans before being traded to New Orleans. Ingram started three games when Alvin […]

Updated Week 18 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Davante Adams, Dalvin Cook, Darrel Williams, Tee Higgins, Cordarrelle Patterson

Welcome back RotoBallers -- we've arrived at Week 18 of the NFL season. Below you can find our team's updated Week 18 fantasy football rankings for PPR leagues. Some fantasy football leagues are still going, and there are plenty of DFS contests as well, so let's take a look at some key players. Where do […]

Updated Week 18 Flex Rankings for Fantasy Football: AJ Dillon, Darnell Mooney, A.J Green, Cedrick Wilson, Amon-Ra St. Brown

Welcome RotoBallers to Week 18 of the NFL and fantasy football seasons. Below you can find our team's updated fantasy football Flex rankings for Week 18. For anyone who's league is still going, or playing some DFS, let's take a look at where FLEX options like AJ Dillon, Darnell Mooney, A.J Green, Cedrick Wilson and […]

Updated Week 18 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: Austin Ekeler, Aaron Jones, Ezekiel Elliott, James Conner, Nick Chubb

The NFL season has reached Week 18 -- for those in season-long fantasy football leagues that are still going, or those playing DFS, we are here to help. As always, below you'll find our updated Week 18 fantasy football running back rankings. Let's take a look at where some key running backs like Austin Ekeler, […]

Updated 18 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: Tyreek Hill, Diontae Johnson, Brandin Cooks, Marquise Brown, DJ Moore

Week 18 of the NFL season has arrived -- and while most fantasy football leagues are over, some are still going and there is always DFS. Below you'll find out team's updated Week 18 fantasy football wide receiver rankings. We're here to help you set winning lineups as always, so let's see where key receivers […]