Jaleel McLaughlin (RB, DEN): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

Baller Move: Target Around ~120th overall ADP: ~148 ANALYSIS: The undrafted free agent out of Youngstown State turned heads as a rookie in 2023. He showed quickness, burst, and flashed big play ability. Jaleel McLaughlin scores his second touchdown of the year, this time off a screen pass from QB Russell Wilson pic.twitter.com/A7hVnefSyp — MileHighReport […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers, Studs and Busts

With the 2024 NFL regular season almost here, fantasy players are knee-deep in fantasy football drafts. While there are several different draft strategies, the most important thing fantasy players need to do during their draft is to select studs, find sleepers, and avoid bust candidates. Let’s look at two running back studs fantasy players should […]

This Year’s Fantasy Football League-Winning Running Back Is…

Christian McCaffrey has been the fantasy football running back darling since 2018. Except for a couple of injury-riddled seasons in 2020 and 2021, McCaffrey has not finished lower than second at the position in a given season since his rookie season in 2017. McCaffrey is also wildly consistent. He only finished outside the top 10 […]

PPR Fantasy Football Mock Draft - RotoBaller Staff Strategies, Roster Construction, Value Picks

Fantasy football draft season is officially underway. With several best ball leagues already drafted, the focus is now shifting to fantasy football redraft PPR leagues. Myself and 11 other members of the RotoBaller staff conducted a 12-team, 1QB PPR mock draft over the past week. In this league, our starting lineup consists of one quarterback, […]

Which Fantasy Football Rookie WRs Can You Trust in 2024 Redraft Leagues?

The 2024 NFL Draft may go down in history as the best wide receiver class of all time, much like the 1983 draft for quarterbacks. Several players should make an immediate impact on their respective teams. These players also have the pedigree and the talent to challenge for the Hall of Fame someday. In fantasy […]

Who Should I Draft? Chris Olave, Nico Collins, Deebo Samuel Fantasy Football Outlooks (2024)

If you’re picking early in your fantasy football draft, you’ve probably found yourself debating between the abundance of receivers that go in the late second round/early third round. Three key WRs at that point of your draft are Chris Olave, Deebo Samuel Sr., and Nico Collins. These players are most likely your second WR or […]

Superflex Staff Mock Draft 2024 (Redraft) Review for 2024 Fantasy Football

For decades, the gold standard for fantasy football has been the one-quarterback format. Dating back to the very first fantasy football league started by Benjamin Franklin, our forefathers have devalued the quarterback position by choosing to start just one QB per fantasy team. This was an understandable strategy in fantasy football’s infancy, as electricity was […]

Kendre Miller (RB, NO): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~196 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~202 ANALYSIS: UPDATE: Miller set to start the season on the IR, will miss the first four games of the year. This really hurts his status for redraft leagues, but he could still be a sleeper target in best-ball formats or very deep leagues. It was a […]

Rashid Shaheed Will Be Ready For Week 1

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (toe) will be ready for Week 1 of the 2024 regular season when the team takes on the division-rival Carolina Panthers, according to a source. Hamstring and toe injuries caused Shaheed to miss the majority of training camp and the preseason this summer, but his toe injury will […]

Kendre Miller Expected To Open On Injured Reserve

New Orleans Saints second-year running back Kendre Miller (hamstring) is expected to start the 2024 regular season on Injured Reserve, according to a source. At the very least, Miller will be required to miss the first four games of the year. The 22-year-old former TCU RB injured his hamstring at the start of training camp […]

Second-Year Wide Receiver Fantasy Football Risers

In fantasy football, identifying potential breakout stars can give you a powerful edge over your competition. As we look ahead to the 2024 season, several second-year wide receivers are destined to make a notable impact. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Demario Douglas, and Zay Flowers are three names every fantasy manager should have on their radar. These players […]

Five Undervalued Fantasy Football Tight Ends For 2024

Since most fantasy formats play with one tight end, finding value is hard. This is especially true in a tight-end premium format like FFPC, where the position is prioritized based on the additional scoring bonus for tight-end receptions. In the 2024 fantasy football landscape, we have some high-end options in the first two rounds, then […]

"My Guys" For 2024 Fantasy Football - Thunder Dan's Favorite Draft Picks

The preseason is over and now we have about 10 more days to wait for the start of the regular season. The number of fantasy drafts is increasing by the day and the anticipation for the 2024 fantasy football season is reaching a fever pitch. This article will be another installment of the "My Guys" […]

Rashid Shaheed (WR, NO): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~119 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~182 ANALYSIS: Shaheed has very little competition as the No. 2 WR behind Chris Olave. The Saints are in trouble as an organization and can’t afford to build out depth thanks to salary cap issues. Alvin Kamara is aging, Derek Carr is inconsistent at best, Juwan Johnson is […]

When Should I Draft Davante Adams? 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

Davante Adams is arguably the best wide receiver of this past decade. He is preparing to etch his name in history this season as one of the league's select few to catch 100 career touchdowns. 10 players have achieved this mark and he currently sits at 95 throughout his 10-year career. At 31 years old, […]

Overvalued Fantasy Football Veterans for 2024 - Tyler Lockett, Keenan Allen, Aaron Jones, more

As the fantasy football season approaches, identifying overvalued players is crucial for building a championship roster. While veterans often bring experience and proven performance, their perceived value can sometimes exceed their actual worth, leading to costly draft decisions. Several seasoned players are commanding high draft prices this year despite concerns about age, injury history, or […]

Best Early-Season D/ST Matchups - Fantasy Football Strength of Schedule Analysis

The NFL regular season is so close now we can smell it. We can taste it. We excitedly look at the rosters we may have already drafted, and impatiently await our last few drafts. We are on the precipice of the annual transition from draft season to the actual fantasy football season, with Week 1 […]

Nico Collins (WR, HOU): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~15 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~30 ANALYSIS: Our award-winning expert ranker Nick Mariano has Nico Collins ranked as one of the best values in terms of early-round receivers. Collins is being taken later than Chris Olave, Davante Adams, and Drake London despite finishing ahead of all three last season in fantasy points […]

Who Should You Draft in Fantasy Football? Chris Olave, DK Metcalf, and Mike Evans Outlooks (2024)

There are less than two weeks left before the new NFL season kicks off. Fantasy football players worldwide may have their drafts in the coming days, and they may be in a dilemma about who to draft when they are on the clock. Chris Olave, Mike Evans, and DK Metcalf are among the best receivers […]

NFL Backup Quarterback Power Rankings from 1-32

No position in football matters more than the quarterback does. Since that's the case, it creates a sizable gap between the starters and backups across the league. Teams can have multiple high-end players at pretty much every position, but not at QB. Every NFL team enters the season hoping to never have to turn to […]

George Pickens (WR, PIT): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~44 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~61 ANALYSIS: Let’s first focus on how Pickens's situation and environment have changed for the better. The Steelers traded Kenny Pickett and brought in Russell Wilson. Now, Wilson isn’t great. This is not the Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson, but the bar to be better than Pickett is […]

Amari Cooper (WR, CLE): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~46 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~57 ANALYSIS: Since being traded to the Browns in 2022, Cooper has been incredibly consistent. In his first season, he finished with 132 targets, 78 receptions, 1,160 yards, and nine touchdowns. Last year, he finished with 128 targets, 72 receptions, 1,250 yards, and five touchdowns in 15 games. […]

Fantasy Football Sleepers to Draft in Deeper Leagues

While most fantasy leagues are typically 12-team formats, you may find yourself in a 14 or even 16-team league with deeper bench spots. This dramatically increases the draft pool and makes the waiver wire almost bare, at least initially, until injuries pile up throughout the season. As a result, deeper league managers must be very […]

Must-Have Fantasy Football Draft Picks - Players For Standard (Non-PPR) Leagues

When drafting a standard (non-PPR) fantasy football roster, touchdown potential and yardage are key factors to evaluate. Focusing on receptions is more important for point-per-reception (PPR) leagues than standard. Six must-have players for standard leagues are highlighted in this article. These players don't always see the most targets or catches, but they can break off […]

Where To Target Each Position in Fantasy Football - Draft Playbook for 2024

If you are new to fantasy football, then you may have heard the terms hero running back, zero running back, heavy at wide receiver, wait at quarterback, etc. These are all various fantasy draft strategies. Every strategy is valid, but your favorite strategy should depend on your style of play. Each draft strategy comes with […]

Undervalued Running Backs: Fantasy Football Sleepers and Draft Values for 2024

Using the market to find discounts and deals is the fun aspect of fantasy football. While it's easier said than done, we can look at the data to find potential mispriced running backs. Though we're seeing running backs being discounted, the high-end options still go in the first two rounds, with 10 at the position […]

Nick Mariano's "My Guys" For The 2024 Fantasy Football Season

The preseason has started, and fantasy football drafts are firing on all cylinders. Perhaps you've been with me in the best ball streets, but now big seasonal home leagues are revving up. It is time to finalize your prep and get those draft boards ready for action. Fantasy managers often identify which players to target […]

Drafting Backwards: Finding Cheaper Fantasy Football Alternatives at QB, RB, WR, TE

The ADP market has become more efficient over the years, making it somewhat challenging to find potential value selections. There's a concept called drafting backward, meaning looking at what we can identify toward the end of the draft that might be similar to something earlier. The most challenging part of fantasy football involves projecting forward […]

Must-Have Fantasy Football Wide Receivers for 2024

The 2024 fantasy football season is almost here. While the preseason is entertaining after going seven months without NFL-caliber football, there is something more important happening over the next few weeks -- fantasy football drafts. There are several draft strategies fantasy players can use to win their fantasy football league. However, fantasy players always want […]

Must-Have Running Backs For 2024 Fantasy Football

It wouldn’t be fair to highlight Christian McCaffrey, Bijan Robinson, and Breece Hall as “must-have” running backs this season because it’s impossible to get them all on your roster. So instead, this article aims to highlight running backs that have varying average draft positions (ADPs) which makes it attainable to roster them all. You might […]