Alvin Kamara's Back Not Considered A Problem

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (back) received a shot in his back for SI joint inflammation, and the shot calmed it down. His back isn't considered a big deal. Kamara's name was in the news late Tuesday night, with some saying the Saints were looking to trade him because they haven't found common […]

Alvin Kamara Returning To Practice

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is expected to return to practice on Wednesday while long-term contract negotiations with the team continue. Kamara told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport that he didn't make any trade demands, but he has had some unexcused absences from training camp. He's expected to be fined $200,000 ($15,000 for each […]

The King's RotoBaller Challenge Draft Review

Fantasy Football is unique and often wonderful in how it can connect people and bring them together. The community aspect of the game has always made it so appealing, and it creates and sustains friendships and unique bonds. This is very evident when you consider how many people have office leagues, family leagues, and of […]

Leonard Fournette Fallout and Latest Player News

RotoBaller fantasy football analyst Brandon Murchison is joined by co-host Nick Hefley in a new episode of WooFantasy! In this episode, the guys recap their latest auction draft that took place this weekend, giving you tips and strategies moving forward. Also, they get into the wild week in player news capped off by the surprising […]

Updated Wide Receiver PPR Draft Rankings and Analysis

Saddle up, PPR drafters! Here’s your all-inclusive reference for each tier of receivers throughout your draft. We’re looking at how safe each receiver is, their potential upside (or lack thereof) and if they have a chance to jump up a tier in the receiver hierarchy or if they belong in the one below. Snagging a […]

The King's Updated Fantasy Football One-Man Mock Draft

This is my updated and final one-man mock exercise of the preseason. I put myself in the draft chairs and minds of every participant in an advance look at the 2020 campaign. The four rounds of this early one-man mock are based on a 12-team, full PPR format. I have considered roster structure for each […]

Saints "Open" To Trading Alvin Kamara

According to a tweet from ESPN's Josina Anderson, the New Orleans Saints are "open" to trading running back Alvin Kamara. It has been a busy news day for Kamara, who reportedly told Ian Rapoport that he is not holding out of training camp. The star running back had a string of unexcused absences from camp […]

Updated Tight End PPR Draft Rankings and Analysis

For the first time in what feels like an eternity, there are more than five tight ends to get excited about heading into a fantasy football season! Breakout seasons from Mark Andrews, Darren Waller, and more propelled the position to new heights in 2019. Fantasy players will no longer be overcome with a sense of […]

Updated Running Back PPR Draft Rankings and Analysis

Hitting on the right RB can win you a league. Christian McCaffrey was a monster in 2019, rewarding fantasy players who took him over Alvin Kamara, Ezekiel Elliot, and in some instances even Saquon Barkley. Sorting out this year’s RB landscape could be the difference between winning it all and missing the playoffs. This year, […]

Updated Fantasy Football Dynasty Rankings: Post-NFL Draft

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our staff's updated 2020 fantasy football dynasty rankings (top 400) including RBs, WRs, QBs, TEs and NFL Rookies. These dynasty rankings are being released after the 2020 NFL Draft - factoring in trades, off-season moves and rookie situations - but things will of course change as we get closer to the […]

Andrew Lalama's Bold Predictions for 2020 Fantasy Football

I love bold predictions articles because I hate chalk. Preseason ADP is never anywhere near accurate when predicting the season, yet many fantasy drafters have trouble differentiating from the consensus. Last year I predicted that Lamar Jackson would break the QB rushing record, Chris Godwin would have a big season, and David Johnson would struggle. […]

Stop That Hype Train! Ke’Shawn Vaughn

The process of forming an opinion about a particular player can be built through watching video, and diving into data that helps determine each performer’s strengths and weaknesses. It also involves researching the dynamics of each player’s environment, including how they are likely to be deployed by their offensive decision-makers, and the blend of talent […]

Alvin Kamara's Absences From Camp Are Contract-Related

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has been a no-show at training camp the past three days and the unexcused absences are believed to be contract-related, according to Adam Schefter. Kamara was asked about his contract on August 10 and said he wasn't concerned with it at all, though clearly something has changed. The […]

Why Zero RB Won't Work In 2020 (and Beyond!)

In the 1970s, you didn't have to go far to find a funky cool cat cutting up the dance floor in a polyester leisure suit while his pet rock named Morton rested comfortably in his pocket. By the 1980s, people had realized things like the pet rock, and leisure suits were lame. Instead, it was […]

Why Zero RB Will Work In 2020

In a world where Christian McCaffrey is coming off a historic year comprised of 287 carries, 142 targets, 19 touchdowns and over 2,300 yards from scrimmage, the Zero RB strategy might seem like a losing recipe. How can you justify shooting for any non-running back at the top of drafts when we’ve seen just how […]

Todd Gurley - A Definitive Outlook for 2020

On December 2nd 2018, Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley II torched the Detroit Lions for 132 yards and two touchdowns in a Rams victory. Gurley was capping off one of the best two-year stretches by a running back in recent memory and was the face of one of the NFL's best offenses. He […]

2020 Fantasy Football: Tight End Sleepers and Draft Values

Host Anthony "Pocket Aces" Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discusses the 2020 fantasy football season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis as he discuses the fantasy football draft prep season by breaking down each position. Today he takes a look at some tight ends to consider drafting in the later rounds of drafts. Like and […]

New Orleans Saints Defense (D/ST, NO) - 2020 Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers

CURRENT ADP: Rd. 19.4 (15th D/ST) ANALYSIS: The New Orleans Saints may have come up short of the Super Bowl the past few seasons, but their roster is one of the most complete on paper. Though Drew Brees and company get most of the credit for their wins, this defense is not to be undermined. NOLA […]

Cesar Ruiz Will Be Back Soon

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said that rookie offensive guard Cesar Ruiz will be back soon after getting shaken up in practice on Thursday with an undisclosed injury. Ruiz was the 24th overall pick in the first round this year and was considered one of the best interior offensive line prospects of 2020. […]

2020 FFPC Main Event Overview & Draft Strategy Guide

So what exactly is the FFPC Main Event? The game lives up to the name: The Main Event consists of up to 3,000 teams, which can spread into 250 leagues of 12. You’ll face every team in your league through Weeks 1-11 before a 4-team playoff that starts Week 12. Eyes are drawn to the guaranteed […]

Drew Brees Expecting Breakout Year For Tre'Quan Smith

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith was predicted as a breakout player for the 2020 NFL season. Not by fantasy analysts, but by his own quarterback, Drew Brees, who said, "Tre'Quan Smith is a guy who I think is ready to really blossom and just explode in this offense." The 24-year-old is entering his […]

Updated 2020 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Post-NFL Draft

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our staff's updated 2020 fantasy football rookie rankings (top 130). These rankings are being released after the 2020 NFL Draft, but things will of course change as we get closer to the start of the NFL season. Adjustments to these rookie rankings will be made all offseason long up until […]

Coaching Matters: NFC South Play-Calling Impact on RB

In fantasy football, many of us 'experts' in the field try to take as much data into account before making a conclusion on players. That includes means looking at things like game tape, the team's offensive line, or their primary play-callers historical tendencies to utilize a certain position. After much research, I've developed a broad […]

Updated Wide Receiver Draft Rankings - Standard Scoring (Non-PPR)

RotoBaller’s 2020 wide receiver rankings for standard fantasy football leagues are looking a little different than they did a few months ago. The NFL draft, trades, free-agent signings, salary-cap cuts and opt-outs due to the COVID crisis have all affected the wide receiver rankings since the last time our website’s rankings were released. So now […]

Pierre Camus' Bold Predictions - 2020 Fantasy Football

This marks the fifth installment of my bold predictions for RotoBaller. Boy, how things have changed since my first bold predictions column. We were happily oblivious to Coronavirus. My preseason prediction about Colin Kaepernick was purely football related, just weeks before he became known for something other than his passer rating. RGIII was getting set to […]

Impact of J.K. Dobbins on the Ravens' Backfield

With the 55th overall pick in this year’s NFL draft, the powerhouse Baltimore Ravens selected Ohio State standout J.K. Dobbins to bolster an already-impressive ground attack. Dobbins joins a backfield that also consists of last season’s starter, fantasy RB8 for the season, Mark Ingram II, as well as reserves Gus Edwards and Justice Hill. For […]

2020 RotoBaller Superflex League Draft Recap

For the majority of the summer, I wasn't sure if I was even going to play fantasy football this year. I was pretty adamant that a season wouldn't happen. As August came and went and the NFL's testing protocols proved effective, my optimism began to grow and the idea of sitting out a season just […]

Michael Thomas Excels In Route Rankings

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas was the clear standout on NFL.com's recent rankings of wide receivers by route. Breaking down the top three receivers of several different routes, Thomas ranked No. 1 in the crossing route, out route, slant route and hitch route. Thomas's versatility is one of his most alluring factors. He's […]

FFPC Average Draft Position Report: ADP Analysis and Insights

Examining the Average Draft Positions from the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) gives us a great snapshot of what high-stakes fantasy football players are thinking. The ADPs, which are housed in FantasyMojo.com’s deluxe shop of FFPC data, show you what some of the most competitive fantasy players in the world are thinking. For this exercise, […]

Rookie Running Back Primer: Analyzing ADP Value for 2020

Rookie running backs are certainly volatile and we're always dealing with the unknown aspect of how a player's game will translate to the big show. How rookies make the transition will be even more imperative this season as players and teams deal with a more limited training camp and zero preseason games. However, every single […]