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Giants Like Kyle Lauletta As Backup
The New York Giants have been impressed with rookie quarterback Kyle Lauletta enough that they waived Davis Webb over the weekend. The experience of 30-year-old Alex Tanney also won him a spot on the roster as the third QB. However, the team will visit with free-agent quarterback Matt McGloin this week. Head coach Pat Shurmur […]
Five Re-Draft Studs Who'll Be Dynasty Duds
As players get older, their value in re-draft leagues can remain high, but their value in dynasty formats starts to drop. It happens for everyone -- one day we'll be looking back on how Odell Beckham Jr. and DeAndre Hopkins aren't worth drafting in dynasty -- and it's vital that dynasty owners know when the […]
Hot Take NFL Podcast - Season Preview With Guest Sam Lane
RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni are joined by Sam Lane to share their thoughts on fantasy drafts, the outlook for teams and player, and provide some hot takes on fantasy football. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at RTSports. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel […]
Breshad Perriman To Visit With Giants, Bills
Free-agent wide receiver Breshad Perriman, who is currently visiting with the Jets, has visits lined up with the New York Giants and Buffalo Bills. Perriman was a first-round bust for the Ravens, catching 43 passes for 576 yards and three touchdowns in two seasons. Wherever he lands, he won't be a fantasy factor.
Saquon Barkley Ready For Full Workload
New York Giants rookie running back Saquon Barkley (hamstring) said he's ready for a full workload in Week 1 against the Jaguars. Barkley was held out of some preseason games as a precaution, but his injury was never that serious. The rookie was a first-round pick in most fantasy drafts and is a must-start in […]
Evan Engram Does Individual Drills Monday
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (concussion) did individual drills at practice on Monday and was wearing a red non-contact jersey. Engram has been limited with a head injury of late, but all indications are that he will be fine for Week 1 against the Jaguars. The matchup isn't ideal, but Engram will still […]
Last-Round Wide Receiver Lottery Tickets
As draft season nears its end, it is important to remember that there is good value late in the drafts. Lottery ticket picks that work out often end up being difference-makers for the fantasy owners that select the aforementioned players. One position where fantasy owners tend to ignore hidden value, however, is wide receiver. Despite […]
To Handcuff or Not to Handcuff at RB?
Handcuffing running backs has been a long-standing practice when it comes to assembling a fantasy team. When you draft a stud running back in a great situation, you're hoping you can keep a hold on that situation all season. We've seen backup running backs carry teams to championships in the past, such as the famous […]
Roger Lewis Released By Giants
The New York Giants released wide receiver Roger Lewis on Saturday, according to a source. He was third on the team last year with 416 receiving yards and at times was the team's top wideout with Odell Beckham Jr., Brandon Marshall and Sterling Shepard injured.
Evan Engram Expected To Play In Week 1
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (concussion) has made progress and is expected to play in Week 1 against the Jaguars, barring any setbacks. Engram should be good to go for the season opener, and fantasy owners will want to throw him into their lineups despite the tough matchup. There won't be as many […]
Davis Webb Waived By Giants
The New York Giants are waiving quarterback Davis Webb on Sunday, according to a source. It's a surprising move, as the third-round pick in 2017 had been playing well in training camp and the preseason. Rookie Kyle Lauletta and Alex Tanney will serve as Eli Manning's backups entering the 2018 season.
Injury Spin - Five Quarterbacks to Avoid
Quarterback is the most important position on the football field and a critical one in fantasy as well. Late-round QB is becoming a standard drafting strategy, so picking the right signal caller is even more important if you choose to wait. Inside Injuries predicts the impact of injuries on player performance by using data analytics, […]
Top Risers, Fallers - ADP Movement and Analysis
As we approach the final stretch of fantasy football drafts before the start of the season, average draft positions (ADPs) are changing on a daily basis. My job is to make sure you are up to date and not reaching on certain players, so I have tracked all of the significant risers and fallers since […]
Injury Spin - Five Tight Ends To Target
The tight end position may seem thin this year, but we have five great options to target that are a low injury risk with high upside. Inside Injuries predicts the impact of injuries on player performance by using data analytics, medical expertise and statistical modeling. You can read all about them and the great work they […]
Wide Receiver Dynasty Rankings - Tiers and Analysis
The rankers here at RotoBaller are committed to providing you with detailed fantasy football rankings for dynasty leagues. Our rankings also include tiers which supply a more detailed breakdown on which players to target for your rosters, along with the performers that you should avoid. These rankings are updated continuously and should be used as […]
Wide Receiver Depth Charts Analysis
The regular season is right around the corner and each team's depth chart is mostly complete! Before diving into the fantasy season, Rotoballer has you covered with some last minute wide receiver depth chart recaps for each team, including some useful bits of analysis for players you want to keep on your radar. Please note […]
Rookie Rankings and Draft Analysis
Selecting which rookies to invest in can be a major headache for fantasy owners. Early on it is really tough to know what role a rookie will have early or whether his game can translate from college. At least now we can see roughly what role rookies are expected to have with their teams in […]
Kerryon Johnson (RB, DET) - Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target ~55 CURRENT ADP: ~63 ANALYSIS: The Detroit Lions selected running back Kerryon Johnson with the 11th pick of the second round, making him the fourth running back selected after Saquon Barkley, Rashaad Penny, and Sony Michel. Johnson had a solid three years as an Auburn Tiger, rushing for over 2,400 yards at 4.8 yards per carry […]
Royce Freeman (RB, DEN) - Fantasy Football Draft Targets
BALLER MOVE: Target ~40 CURRENT ADP: ~45 ANALYSIS: Make no mistake, the Denver Broncos drafted Royce Freeman with the seventh pick of the third round with the vision of him taking hold of the starting role as the team’s primary running back. At 6’ and 235 pounds, he is a bruising back who playerprofiler.com feels best […]
Last-Minute Draft Strategies
Lucky Fantasy Players! Why are you lucky? Because it's draft time. Is there a better time of the season? It's like Friday night with the whole weekend ahead of us. Or the first day of an amazing vacation. And most of you will screw it up. Let me guess, you're going to draft best value […]
Tales From the Turn - Managing Snake Drafts With a Late Pick
I did a few mocks recently in preparation for a long-running league I won last season. 10 teams, ESPN standard scoring; nothing fancy just a group of buddies who started it to find more reasons to watch football together. The casual nature of the league has extended itself to the draft prep process, especially since […]
Hot Take NFL Podcast - Mock Draft with Guest James Koh
RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni are joined by James Koh, formerly of NFL Network, and currently at DirecTV to do a mock draft for NFL fans, share their main targets in fantasy drafts, and provide some hot takes on fantasy football draft advice. This radio show is sponsored by our […]
Average Draft Position Updates- After Hours With RotoBaller Radio
RotoBaller fantasy football expert Anthony Aniano takes a look at the at latest fantasy football news and notes, and discusses the latest ADP risers and fallers for your 2018 fantasy football drafts. This RotoBaller Radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at RT Sports. In this podcast you will hear about: Adrian Peterson, Royce […]
Analyzing Value in the Rookie RB Class (Beyond Saquon Barkley)
This article will take a look at the current state of the 2018 rookie running back class and determine which players are potential “value” draft picks in accordance with their average draft position (ADP). A value pick is generally perceived as a player that will outperform his draft slot. Last year, for example, Kareem Hunt […]
Saquon Barkley Returns To Practice Monday
New York Giants rookie running back Saquon Barkley (hamstring) returned to practice on Monday and blew past linebacker Ray-Ray Armstrong on a wheel route in seven-on-seven drills. Barkley is just fine and has plenty of time to be ready for the Week 1 opener. The talented rookie will be this team's bell-cow running back, and […]
Odell Beckham Jr. Becomes Highest Paid Receiver In History
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. agreed on a five-year contract extension on Monday that makes him the highest paid receiver in NFL history. He receives a $95 million max deal, with $65 million total guaranteed. Before a serious ankle injury limited him to just four games in 2017, OBJ had opened his […]
Evan Engram Not Practicing Monday
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (head) will not practice on Monday, but he's wearing a helmet and playing catch. The Giants appear to be playing it cautious with Engram. Assuming he doesn't have any setbacks, he should be ready for Week 1. The second-year tight end had an excellent rookie season and should […]
Giants, Odell Beckham Jr. Closing In On Five-Year Extension
The New York Giants and star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. are closing in on a five-year contract extension that could be finalized Monday afternoon. The deal will average $18 million per year ($90 million total) with another $5 million in escalators. The full guarantee will be for $41 million with an injury guarantee of […]
Olivier Vernon Avoids Major Injury
New York Giants linebacker Olivier Vernon (ankle) suffered a sprained ankle in practice on Sunday, according to a source informed of the player's condition. He's also dealing with a deep bone bruise high on his ankle that clouds his timetable for a return. Head coach Pat Shurmur said Vernon is day-to-day on Monday. The 27-year-old […]
Rookie Roulette - Which First-Year RB Is #2 in Re-Draft?
Saquon Barkley will be the first running back drafted this year in re-draft leagues. There's no good faith argument I could make to convince you that some other running back deserves to be taken over Barkley, who will be a first round pick in most fantasy leagues. If you take a different rookie running back […]
