Saints Looking To Trade Up In First Round?

The New Orleans Saints are a team weighing a potential move up in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night, according to sources. According to a source, the Saints may want to move up to grab Virginia Tech cornerback Caleb Farley, and they feel that they may need to move ahead of […]

Brandon Murchison's Final NFL Draft First Round Mock

In a flash, we have hit what is often referred to as the unofficial start to the NFL season, the 2021 NFL Draft. With the draft comes all the twists, turns, and surprises that we have become accustomed to over the years as teams do their best to conceal their true intentions in regards to […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft for 7 Rounds - Version 18

We are just days away from the 2021 NFL Draft, so let's take one more look at the latest mock draft based on recent movement in the NFL free-agent market and prospect evaluations. I am updating the mock draft very frequently as I have in years past. There are 50-60 factors I look at in […]

Worthy Wideouts: The Next Wave Of Rookie WRs in Fantasy

When it comes to fantasy football, especially dynasty, the wide receiver position has the longest shelf-life of prime production. Running backs typically fall out of their prime around age 27, but wide receivers can maintain their prime well into their 30s, making the elite ones invaluable to your dynasty squad. For example, heading into 2021, […]

The Next Wave of Talented Tailbacks: Early Look At The Incoming Rookie Running Back Class

When it comes to fantasy football, the running back position is the most important one on your team. Running backs touch the ball more than any other non-quarterback position and they are the most likely to get the ball in the red zone and at the goal line. The truly elite ones rarely come off […]

Cornerback A Position Of Need For Saints

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said this week that cornerback is a position that the team must address between now and the start of the 2021 season. The Saints lost defensive linemen Trey Hendrickson and Sheldon Rankins this offseason, but the departure of cornerback Janoris Jenkins might've been the most significant defensive loss. […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft for 7 Rounds - Version 17

We are just days away from the 2021 NFL Draft, so let's take one more look at the latest mock draft based on recent movement in the NFL free-agent market and prospect evaluations. I am updating the mock draft very frequently as I have in years past. There are 50-60 factors I look at in […]

Drew Brees Was Rarely Healthy In 2020

Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees missed four games in his final NFL season in 2020 due to broken ribs and a collapsed lung, but the future Hall of Famer said he only felt right in Week 4 against the Detroit Lions. "I only really felt good in one game, from the perspective of, […]

Rookie Running Back Rankings (Pre-NFL Draft)

The 2021 NFL Draft RB class features two of the most productive RBs in college football history at the top. Najee Harris and Travis Etienne have both had storied collegiate careers and project as difference-making NFL backs. This class also features a talented duo from North Carolina and an enigmatic late-riser who produced at two powerhouse […]

2021 NFL Draft Rankings – Wide Receivers

There were six wide receivers taken in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft and we expect at least five to be chosen on Day One in 2021. The thought of seeing 10 receivers in the first two rounds seems to be a very realistic number. What complicates matters just a bit is that […]

Best-Ball Pre-Draft Values - Running Back

The highly-anticipated NFL Draft is rapidly approaching, and we will witness an alteration of the fantasy landscape as draft selections are announced. But even though this annual event will soon transform the value of numerous players, many of you are already involved in the best-ball draft process now. Your passion for this popular format has not […]

2021 First Round Rookie Mock

RotoBaller fantasy football analyst Brandon Murchison is joined by co-host Nick Hefley in a new episode of WooFantasy! In this episode, the guys go through the latest from around the league. Including the winners and losers from the free agency period from a fantasy perspective. Finally, they give their insight as to what should be […]

Early FFPC Best Ball Rankings - Tight End Premium Scoring

Not only is the FFPC (Fantasy Football Players Championship) home to some of the best high stakes and serious Fantasy Football competitions you will find anywhere, it also features various formats and unique scoring elements that add extra appeal and additional layers of challenges. Best Ball drafts have already started on the FFPC site, and […]

FFPC Best Ball ADP Analysis: Value Picks to Target

As we approach the NFL Draft, passionate fantasy football players are already staying busy by participating in Best Ball drafts over at the FFPC (Fantasy Football Players Championship) site. The most appealing part of this format is you can draft a seemingly unlimited number of teams and not have to be concerned about in-season roster […]

Best-Ball Pre-Draft Values - Wide Receiver

We have already persevered through the most uneventful weeks of the offseason, and have embraced the accelerated news cycle that was fueled by free agency. The NFL Draft is now steadily approaching, and each transformation of the fantasy landscape will increase managers’ involvement in the best-ball draft process. This format remains extremely popular for multiple […]

Top 400 - Early Fantasy Football Dynasty League Rankings

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our staff's early 2021 fantasy football dynasty rankings (top 400) for longer-term formats. These rankings are being released with the NFL free agency period still taking place, and also before the 2021 NFL Draft. Things will change, and adjustments will be made all offseason long, so check back regularly for updates. […]

Should We Trust the Saints in Fantasy Football without Drew Brees?

For the last decade, the Saints offense has been one to target for fantasy football. Over the years we have seen QB1, RB1, WR1 and even TE1 finishes come from this Saints offense. In fact, there is a chance that many of you reading this have never had to worry about the Saints offense for […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft for 7 Rounds - Version 15.0

Major trades have occurred since our last version with San Francisco, Miami and Philadelphia all making major deals and moving around in the first round. **I am updating the mock draft very frequently as I have in years past. There are 50-60 factors I look at in determining updates. Everything from free agent signings, team […]

Saints Will Be Flexible At Quarterback Position

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said the team wants to maintain flexibility in the process of deciding who the starting quarterback will be over the coming months. The competition will be between Jameis Winston, Taysom Hill and possibly a rookie and will take place through the spring and summer months. "The most important […]

Don't Stop Believing - Myles Gaskin as a Fantasy RB2 in 2021

The Miami Dolphins have been active in free agency this offseason. By adding former Texans wide receiver Will Fuller to their offensive unit, Miami has strengthened quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's cast of weapons. The front office has made other key acquisitions as well, such as the signings of quarterback Jacoby Brissett and center Matt Skura. However, […]

Dynasty Prep and Strategies For Returning and New FFPC Players

While NFL teams are readying for the upcoming draft and continue to monitor free agency, fantasy football dynasty players also have much work to do. Whether you play in a returning dynasty league or are planning to join a new one, the time for important offseason decisions is already here. The level of dynasty competition […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft - Updated Round 1 Breakdown

The NFL offseason is in full swing.  With the 2021 NFL Draft just over a month away, free-agent signings and trades are changing the NFL landscape by the minute.  Pro days are also happening, as the media catches up on athletic testing numbers NFL teams may have already known about. This is my second mock […]

Early 2021 Sleepers and Draft Targets - Tight End

It feels foolish writing this considering how the tight end position has been in major upheaval early in free agency. Through the first 48 hours of the legal tampering period, we saw Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry both end up with the New England Patriots along with Rob Gronkowski returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. […]

Marshon Lattimore Arrested For Possession Of Handgun

New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore was arrested on Thursday night in Cleveland for possessing a loaded handgun that was believed to be stolen, according to the Cleveland Police. Lattimore was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped for multiple traffic violations. During the stop, he was found to have a loaded handgun in […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft for 7 Rounds - Version 14.0

With a plethora of high-profile quarterbacks on the move, this is proving to be an intriguing offseason already. We will surely have more quarterbacks on the move and this will continually shuffle the Draft Board. There are no trades in this scenario, all teams draft where they are currently lined up on the board. The […]

Saints Sign Nick Vannett

The New Orleans Saints signed free-agent tight end Nick Vannett to an undisclosed three-year deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Vannett was released by the Denver Broncos the other day and finds a new home quickly. He has great size and agility at the position, but the Saints will be his fourth team in […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft - Round 1 Breakdown

It's draft season!  The 2021 NFL Draft is still a few months away, but it's never too early for a mock draft. The upcoming offseason figures to be one of the more fascinating in NFL history.  With nearly half the league projected to have a new starting quarterback, trades will be a major part of […]

Curtis Samuel to Washington: Fantasy Impact

It was clear to everyone that the Washington Football Team was a disaster on offense last season. Despite the lack of talent, a lot of this had to do with their rotating door at the QB position. From Kyle Allen to Dwayne Haskins and Alex Smith to Tayler Heinicke, the list was long and not […]

Taysom Hill vs Jameis Winston: Fantasy Breakdown

Drew Brees has retired and the New Orleans Saints look to move forward with either Taysom Hill or Jameis Winston. So, which one is better? Of course, we mean which one is better for fantasy. This is a fantasy website, and we all know fantasy football is more important than regular football. Even though that […]

P.J. Williams Returning To Saints

The New Orleans Saints re-signed safety P.J. Williams to a one-year deal worth $2.3 million fully guaranteed, according to a source. Williams was taken by the Saints in the third round of the 2015 draft and has spent his entire career in New Orleans. He played in 15 games (three starts) last season, seeing action […]