D.J. Chark is the Jaguars Receiver You Want

Why is D.J. Chark not receiving more fantasy love? Not only is he not receiving the kind of fanfare he should be, but there are some who believe Laviska Shenault Jr. will be the Jaguars' No. 1 wide receiver in 2021. That's certainly a possibility, but fantasy managers need to remember just how good Chark […]

Laviska Shenault Jr. – 2021 Fantasy Football Sleeper

The Jacksonville Jaguars are in a lot better shape heading into the 2021 NFL season than they were at the end of the 2020 season, and that bodes well for the fantasy futures of their skill-position players. Laviska Shenault Jr. was selected in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Jaguars because […]

Irv Smith Jr. Is the Sleeper TE to Target

After a dominant junior season at Alabama in 2018, the Minnesota Vikings made Irv Smith Jr. the 50th overall pick in the 2019 draft, and the draft capital attached to his name brought lofty expectations. Smith's talent was evident when he ran a 4.63 40-yard-dash at the 2019 NFL Combine, second among top tight end […]

Path to TE1: T.J. Hockenson

Just two years ago, the Lions used the eighth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft to select Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson. In 2021, we're talking about Hockenson potentially taking that next step into the elite tier of tight ends. It might be hard to supplant Travis Kelce, Darren Waller, or George Kittle at […]

Kadarius Toney Not Expected To Play Sunday

New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (undisclosed) is not expected to play in the preseason finale Sunday against the New England Patriots. The rookie wideout continues to work on the sidelines and will have missed all three games this preseason. It's been a rough start for the 22-year-old, who missed the start of training […]

Running Back Best-Ball Rankings Analysis (Part 2)

Many of you who participate in best-ball leagues are planning to continue your involvement until the end of peak draft season. That is why the NFL team at RotoBaller will provide the resources you need to prepare for every remaining draft in this popular format. We will also deliver breakdowns of the latest tiered rankings following every […]

Quarterback Draft Rankings and Analysis

Starting several years ago, the late-round QB strategy quickly caught on, becoming a staple of most fantasy managers’ drafts. In 2021, though late-round QB is still viable, fantasy managers may want to start looking in a different direction. With a plethora of young, mobile quarterbacks joining the reliable veterans, quarterback projects to be exceptionally top-heavy […]

IDP One-Man Mock Draft for Fantasy Football

Whether you're an analyst or a casual fan, nearly everyone in fantasy football has what we call a "home league." These are the types of leagues where you gather with your oldest and closest friends to drink beer, make fun of each other’s anatomy, and eventually draft a fantasy team that you won’t recognize once […]

Evan Engram Dealing With Minor Injury, Practices Friday

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (undisclosed) participated in Friday's practice after working on the sidelines during Thursday's session. The 26-year-old reportedly is dealing with a minor injury as he was limited on Wednesday and missed Thursday's practice. He is expected to play in the preseason finale against the New England Patriots. Engram finished […]

Kenny Golladay Won’t Play Sunday Vs. The Patriots

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's preseason game against the New England Patriots, per head coach Joe Judge. He was seen working on the side with the trainers during Friday's practice. The former Detroit Lion has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since August 3. He continues to be […]

Saquon Barkley Won’t Play In The Preseason Finale

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) will not play in the final preseason game against the New England Patriots. He will dress and go through warmups but will miss Sunday's contest. The 24-year-old participated in 11-on-11 drills in Thursday's joint practice with the Patriots. He is making significant strides in his recovery from […]

ADP Showdown - Brandon Aiyuk vs. Tee Higgins

Brandon Aiyuk and Tee Higgins are both second-year wide receivers who are coming off solid rookie campaigns. While both of these guys are ascending players, should you draft them this season at their current average draft position (ADP)? If so, which player has the better outlook? Per NFFC data pulled from 12-team leagues, Higgins currently […]

ADP Showdown - George Kittle vs. Darren Waller

George Kittle and Darren Waller finished as the TE3 and TE2 in terms of fantasy points per game respectively last season. But should you draft them as such this season, and which player presents the better value at their current average draft position (ADP)? Per FantasyDataNFL, Kittle currently has an ADP of 28.5 in PPR, […]

Saquon Barkley Participates In 11-On-11 Drills

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) participated in 11-on-11 drills during Thursday's joint practice with the New England Patriots. He was in a red no-contact jersey and "felt good" afterward. "Really didn't think about it at all," said Barkley. The former first-rounder had eight live reps and caught three passes. Barkley is making […]

Kenny Golladay Not Practicing Thursday

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (hamstring) is not practicing on Thursday and is back with the injured players. He's been sidelined since August 3 due to a hamstring injury. Golladay is expected to be held out for the preseason finale against the New England Patriots. The former Detroit Lion has missed valuable time […]

Adoree' Jackson Dealing With Low Ankle Sprain

New York Giants cornerback Adoree' Jackson (ankle) is dealing with a low ankle sprain, which is a best-case scenario and could allow him to return for Week 1 against the Denver Broncos. Jackson was injured in practice on Wednesday and was dealing with significant swelling before undergoing an MRI exam that revealed the low ankle […]

40 Stats To Know Before Your Fantasy Football Draft

As you cram in preparation for your final fantasy football drafts, you'll come across various statistics related to player performance. Some may lend great insight while others may be altogether meaningless. In an effort to help RotoBaller readers, I have culled 40 of the most important stats you need to know before you draft. When […]

The King's Bold Predictions - 2021 Fantasy Football

The best fantasy football analysts are right over 50 percent of the time according to some studies I have seen. RotoBaller’s Nick Mariano, though, an annual top ranker, should be an exception. But we do our best to help give you an advantage over the opposition. We are dedicated at RotoBaller to help you win, […]

Mid-Round Draft Values - Quarterbacks

Once you reach the mid-to-late rounds of drafts, everyone wants to draft high-upside picks that can provide a great return on value. You can afford to take risks on a variety of different players, including prospects, forgotten veterans, players returning from injuries, or even skilled players with potential playing time concerns. It's essential to have […]

Running Back Best-Ball Rankings Analysis

Many of you are now dedicating your focus toward draft preparation and roster construction during these final weeks of the offseason. That includes anyone who is involved in the best-ball format. Multiple factors are incorporated into your preparations before you enter each draft room, which will expedite the eventual decision-making process for every selection. It […]

Kyle Rudolph Returns To Practice

New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) will return to practice Wednesday. The 31-year-old passed his physical and will return to practice after being placed on the Physically Unable to Perform List to start training camp. He underwent surgery on his foot during the offseason. After spending ten seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, Rudolph […]

Using ADP to Find Overvalued Players

Is there a worse feeling in the world than drafting a fantasy football bust? Ok, yes, there is, but it definitely ranks highly up there as one of the worst. And that is because it doesn’t just happen all at once, especially if it is an early-round player. After a couple of weeks, you try […]

Late-Round Draft Values - Quarterbacks

Once you reach the late rounds of drafts, everyone wants to draft high-upside fliers that can provide a great return on value. You can afford to take risks on a variety of different players, including prospects, forgotten veterans, players returning from injuries, or even skilled players with potential playing time concerns. It's essential to have […]

Evan Engram Doesn’t Play Against Cleveland

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram did not play in Sunday's 17-13 preseason loss to the Cleveland Browns. The Giants have kept the majority of their starters on the sideline for both preseason contests. He is expected to play in the first half of the exhibition finale against the New England Patriots. The 26-year-old […]

Sterling Shepard, Darius Slayton Sit Against Cleveland

New York Giants wide receivers Sterling Shepard and Darius Slayton did not play in Sunday's 17-13 preseason loss to the Cleveland Browns. The Giants have kept the majority of their starters on the sideline for both preseason contests. Shepard and Slayton are expected to play in the first half of Sunday's exhibition finale against the […]

Daniel Jones Doesn’t Suit Up Against The Browns

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones did not play in Sunday's 17-13 preseason loss to the Cleveland Browns. He has not played in either of the Giants' first two preseason games but is set to play at least a half in the exhibition finale against the New England Patriots. The Giants have kept the majority […]

Corey Clement Leads Giants With Nine Carries

New York Giants running back Corey Clement rushed for 30 yards on nine attempts and was targeted once during Sunday's 17-13 preseason loss to the Cleveland Browns. He led the team carries with nine but entered the game after Devontae Booker. Booker rushed for 27 yards on six carries and a touchdown while catching two […]

Saquon Barkley Still Uncertain For Week 1

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) still hasn't received the green light to play during the Week 1 encounter against the visiting Broncos. Barkley is still working his way back from knee surgery, and he will get reps during the upcoming joint practice sessions with the New England Patriots, which is yet another […]

Draft Strategy: Building a Winner Around Travis Kelce

Drafting a tight end anywhere in the first round may just not feel right to you. If you don’t play in a tight end premium format like the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC), it is going to be very hard to pass on a top-flight running back or a superstar wide receiver in round one. […]

Kyle Rudolph Running Routes On Sunday

New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) was observed running routes and taking passes from Daniel Jones before Sunday's preseason clash against the Cleveland Browns. After undergoing foot surgery, the veteran remains on the PUP list, so his presence on the field was certainly a welcome sight. However, he still has a way to […]