The King's FLEX Draft Observations: Superflex Picks and Strategies

As much as Tout Wars is a signal that fantasy baseball season has officially started, the FLEX Leagues are an important signpost that officially proclaim we have entered the fantasy football portion of the calendar. The FLEX (Fantasy League of Experts) leagues are the brainchild of fantasy industry standout Jake Ciely of The Athletic. He […]

Early ADP Variations: ESPN Overvalued/Undervalued

With the NFL season a little over a month away, we're going to be getting into the thick of redraft season in the coming weeks. The Rotoballer team is going to be looking at ADPs from around the industry, and I'm taking down the big folks over at ESPN. It's time to see who's getting […]

Running Back Stat Busts - Missed Tackles Forced

Plunging into the world of football analytics is without question a great way to find fantasy sleepers for the coming season. Especially in the case of running backs, considering overall elusiveness is arguably the best way to determine how good (or bad) a player's performance was. And that's what this is all about. I will […]

Best Ball Strategy: Who To Target After Round 10

We have entered the month of August while continuing to navigate through the uncertainty of a unique and challenging offseason. However, the onset of training camps has intensified our anticipation for the regular season, and the team at RotoBaller continues to generate news, data-fueled analysis, and updated rankings that provide your pathway to draft preparations. […]

Under The Radar WR Signings: Fantasy Risers or Fallers?

Due to the ongoing pandemic facing this nation and the world, the 2020 NFL offseason has been a little tough to navigate given the lack of mini-camps and OTAs. The biggest names on the free-agent market this year were Amari Cooper and A.J. Green, both of whom stayed with their respective clubs. However, just because […]

Fantasy Football Draft Slot Strategy: No. 3 Overall

The "King", Scott Engel tells you how to prepare for drafting from the third slot in your upcoming Fantasy Football drafts. Who should you target in the first round and beyond? Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio […]

The King's Fantasy Football Burning Questions: NFC South

The King’s new series on hot fantasy football topics for the 2020 season focuses on separate divisions in each edition. We will examine some of the biggest burning questions per team as you plan for your upcoming drafts. In this installment, we tackle some significant fantasy issues in the NFC South. There is a potential […]

Drew Brees Focusing On Throwing The Deep Ball

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees focused his offseason training on throwing the deep ball. The 41-year-old stated his goal was to throw a 60-yard pass and proceeded to work at it since March, deploying unique training methods because of the coronavirus pandemic. Brees said "there have been moments of discovery" and that he hopes […]

Yes, Clyde Edwards-Helaire Is a First-Round Pick

Clyde Edwards-Helaire should be a top-10 RB going off the board in the first round. That statement shouldn’t be controversial, but people are always hesitant to pay that high of a price for a player we haven’t seen in the NFL before. But you should not let that fear scare you from drafting CEH. Clyde […]

The King's Updated 2020 Fantasy Football Rankings (Premium Content)

Here are the latest fantasy football rankings in all formats, including PPR, Half PPR and non-PPR. In the case of the last category, I am not going to call it “standard” anymore, as non-PPR does not seem to be the  true scoring system used by most savvy players nowadays. The first order of business is […]

Saints Sign Nigel Bradham To One-Year Deal

The New Orleans Saints signed linebacker Nigel Bradham to a one-year deal on Thursday. With the loss of starter A.J. Klein to the Buffalo Bills and two other starters coming off injuries from last year, depth was needed at the position. The 30-year-old Bradham has compiled at least 80 total tackles four times in his […]

Cheap-But-Good QB-WR Stacks in Redraft

When it comes to daily fantasy football, stacking players from the same team and offense on concrete weeks is a sound strategy. That is why elite DFS folks out there use that plan on a weekly basis. Data shows how around 80% of the best DFS results come from squads that stacked at least two […]

The King's Keeper Corner: Decision Guide and Tips

We are at the point where many fantasy football GMs/coaches have to make their crucial keeper league decisions. This edition of the King’s Keeper Corner is an essential guide to making your best choices and having the ideal plan heading into the upcoming draft. Nothing in fantasy football is absolute and every keeper decision is […]

The King's FFPC Classic Draft Analysis: Aggressive Against ADP

In late July, I made my first excursion of the year into the high stakes world, in a Fantasy Football Players Championship Classic Draft. Not only will you see my picks here, you will also understand my strategies and approaches for every selection and get an overall assessment of the draft. The goal is to […]

ADP Variations: NFFC Overvalued and Undervalued

As you prepare for each draft, multiple factors are incorporated into your analysis of every selection. In addition to considering the specifics of your league’s scoring and lineup composition, your decision-making process can involve researching data, reviewing film, studying the tendencies of offensive decision-makers, and generating projections for each performer. Your draft planning will also […]

WR/TE Stat Analysis: Catch Rate and Drawn Pass Interference

When it comes to drafting stud wide receivers and tight ends, we all pursue the same stats: receptions, yards, and touchdowns. It makes sense. Those three stats are the ones that ultimately yield actual, tangible fantasy points in every fantasy league, no matter the format. The savviest fantasy GMs often focus on targets, as without […]

Dynasty Market Watch: NFC South

The NFC South has been full of fantasy talent for several years now. Some of the better players in the game reside in this division and are popular selections at the top of drafts. Players like Christian McCaffrey and Michael Thomas are firmly inside the first round in redraft leagues and are cornerstones for dynasty […]

Alvin Kamara Seemingly Closer To Bigger Payday

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara could be closer to earning a bigger paycheck after the Tennessee Titans recently reached a four-year, $50 million deal with Derrick Henry. Despite dealing with various injuries and being without Drew Brees for part of the 2019 season, the 24-year-old still finished with a respectable 797 yards and […]

The King's Fantasy Football One-Man Mock Draft

This is my latest one-man mock exercise of 2020 as the new season inches closer. I put myself in the draft chairs and minds of every owner in an advance look at the 2020 season. The four rounds of this early one-man mock are based on a 12-team, full PPR format. I have considered roster […]

Michael Thomas Snubbed In Ranking List

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas was ranked as the No. 2 overall wideout in the league, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Though Fowler has Julio Jones ahead of the former Buckeye, Thomas will still likely remain to be one of the first players off the board in fantasy drafts for the 2020 campaign. […]

Finding Great Running Back-Offensive Line Pairings

Sometimes fantasy GMs focus too much on raw, counting stats for running backs. How many yards did they rush for? How many touchdowns did they score? Perhaps, taking it one step further, they end looking at some "manufactured" numbers such as yards per carry, yards after contact, etc... But there is something more that correlates […]

My First Scott Fish Bowl: A Look Back

If you’re an avid fantasy football player and have been anywhere near Twitter the past couple weeks, you’ve undoubtedly seen plenty of posts regarding the Scott Fish Bowl or #SFBX. The Scott Fish Bowl is a charity tournament featuring 1,440 teams comprised of fantasy football fans and analysts. Players have to start a quarterback, two […]

Fantasy Football Burning Questions for 2020: NFC North

The King’s new series on hot fantasy football topics for the 2020 season focuses on separate divisions in each edition. We will examine some of the biggest burning questions per team as you plan for your upcoming drafts. In this installment, we tackle some significant fantasy issues in the NFC North. There continue to be […]

The King's Fantasy Football Keeper Korner: Reader Q & A

In this installment of the King’s Keeper Korner, we give you the personal attention your fantasy team requires, with direct questions and comprehensive answers. You can always ask any keeper and dynasty questions you want on social media, @scotteTheKing. The answers here do not just apply to the people asking them, though. The insights shared […]

D'Andre Swift - Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight

The Detroit Lions have been looking for a franchise running back since the days of the greatest pure runner of all time, Barry Sanders. Since Sanders retired after the 1998 season, the Lions have only had three players surpass 1,000 yards rushing, the last of which was Reggie Bush in 2013. In fact, since they […]

Target Hogs to Trust in 2020 Fantasy Football

We're talking about fantasy football here, and in fantasy, football volume is the key to rostering and fielding a winning team. While everything boils down to that concept, seeking volume calls for looking deeper than just the name and reputation of players. Put a wide receiver or tight end in a stacked offense (one featuring […]

What Are the Chances of Back-To-Back Top-12 Finishes? (Part Two)

In this two-part series, I'm taking a look at fantasy data (PPR format) from 2000 to 2019 in order to see how often it is for football players to finish two consecutive seasons inside the top tiers of fantasy leagues, and if they're actually worth paying the high prices they have attached to them. Part […]

Alvin Kamara Continues To Impress

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was featured in a workout video posted on social media by Dr. Sharif Tabbah of Athletix Rehab and Recovery, a facility located in Miami, Florida. This isn't the first video that Kamara has been highlighted in over the last few months, and it's a good sign that he […]

Michael Thomas Expected To Flourish Once Again

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas is the top-ranked wideout on Sports Illustrated's Big Board for the upcoming campaign. Thomas finished 2019 miles ahead of the No. 2 receiver in all formats. While contributor Bill Enright doesn't foresee another record-breaking season for the 27-year-old, he expects him to lead the league once again in […]

Boom or Bust - Quarterback Predictions for 2020

Quarterbacks are frequently devalued in drafts compared to their running back and wide receiver peers, and for good reason. Despite being the highest-scoring position in fantasy football in most systems, many drafters will take multiple players at other positions before taking a quarterback. A large tier of serviceable yet interchangeable passers typically exists each year, […]