2018 PPR Mock Draft Review - Rankings vs Reality

Rotoballer's first mock draft of the 2018 fantasy football season is in the books. You may think that our results would closely mirror our own early PPR rankings, but that isn't always the case. There were quite a few surprises, to say the least, as some owners threw the concept of ADP right out the […]

Davis Webb Improving

New York Giants backup quarterback Davis Webb took some first-team repetitions at minicamp this week and impressed. The second-year QB has shown improvement from his first season. "I think he has improved every day. I think he's got an outstanding skill set," head coach Pat Shurmur said. "I mean, big, strong, can throw. Saw [Thursday], […]

2018 Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis - Wide Receivers (Half-PPR)

The last few years has seen a fall from grace for the wide receiver position in fantasy football formats. Due to the changes in offensive structures of teams (more of them spreading the ball around), the list of top wide receivers has become smaller and smaller. However, that does not mean that there are still […]

2018 Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis - Running Backs (Half-PPR)

Aside from quarterbacks, no other position has more depth than running backs. Even in half-ppr formats, workhorse and satellite backs alike can thrive on the fantasy gridiron. Because fantasy owners have been treated with a plethora of talented options at this position, you can find top talent after the first few rounds of the draft […]

Nate Solder Is Fine

Updating a previous report, New York Giants left tackle Nate Solder (leg) was checked out after injuring his leg in practice Thursday, and he is fine. The Giants and their fans can let out a collective sigh of relief after that injury scare. Solder was their high-priced free-agent acquisition, and his presence on the line […]

Nate Solder Injured Thursday

New York Giants left tackle Nate Solder (leg), who signed a $62 million deal with the team in the offseason, injured his right leg in minicamp practice Thursday. However, the injury didn't look serious and head coach Pat Shurmur said, "I think he's fine." If Solder did suffer a more serious injury, it'd be a […]

2018 Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis - Tight Ends (PPR)

The first wave of Rotoballer's official 2018 fantasy football rankings is live! Before I dive in, I would like to extend a huge thanks to Nick Mariano, Kyle Richardson, and Pierre Camus for all their hard work and dedication. Click here to check out the rankings and get a leg up on the rest of your […]

2018 Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis - Wide Receiver (PPR)

RotoBaller's fantasy football rankings for PPR leagues are updated and live! Click here to check out the rankings and get a leg up on the rest of your leaguemates with some early research. Being part of a league with a point per reception (or "PPR") scoring format changes how fantasy owners approach the wide receiver position. […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Cleared To Practice

Updating a previous report, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) has been doing "well" and has been "cleared to practice," according to head coach Pat Shurmur. However, he didn't participate in team drills at minicamp on Tuesday and may sit out all week. It makes no sense for the Giants to rush […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Won't Do Team Drills This Week

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) will not participate in team drills this week at minicamp. The Giants are taking a cautious approach with their star receiver, although he is very close to being fully cleared for action. OBJ is also seeking a long-term contract extension, so there's no reason to risk […]

2018 Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis: Running Backs (PPR)

RotoBaller's PPR rankings are updated and live! Click here to check out the rankings and get a leg up on the rest of your leaguemates with some early research. Point per reception (or "PPR") scoring formats can give added value to pass-catching running backs who might not see a fantasy roster spot in standard leagues. For […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Plans To Attend Minicamp

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) plans to attend the team's mandatory minicamp that starts Tuesday, according to a source. He took part in voluntary offseason conditioning but didn't show up for organized team activities without his contract extension. OBJ is expected to come to terms on a long-term deal with the […]

Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis: Quarterbacks (June 2018)

The first wave of Rotoballer's official 2018 fantasy football rankings is finally live! Before I dive in, we need to acknowledge the hard work of expert rankers Nick Mariano, Kyle Richardson, and Pierre Camus. Click here to check out the rankings and get a leg up on the rest of your leaguemates with some early […]

Is there a WR1 hidden in Golden Tate's stats?

What else does Golden Tate need to do for his name to start popping up in WR1 discussions for PPR leagues? One of the most underrated assets in PPR leagues, Tate continues to be the gold standard of consistency and yet, his name is not one that typically enters the conversation of those top-tier wide […]

The Grass Isn't Greener - Free Agents Whose Value Will Decrease

We are about three months removed from Free Agency. The NFL Draft has come and gone. The fantasy picture is starting to become clearer as we near draft season. Immediately following free agent signings, fantasy analysts all over had instant reactions, and rightfully so. Those reactions were based on the NFL landscape at the time. […]

PPR Mock Draft Recap - Reaches and Busts

Here at RotoBaller, we just completed a PPR mock draft, which means it's time for me to mock that draft. Welcome to the official roast of the 12 members of our crew who participated. I'm going to comb back over our draft with a fine tooth comb and let you know who made the biggest […]

RotoBaller Best-Ball Rankings vs ADP: Finding Values in MFL10

Best ball season is in full swing, and drafts are filling up faster and faster. With the NFL draft over, and the start of the season rapidly approaching, more people are getting the fantasy football "itch." Along with following proper roster construction, getting players at a discount is one of the strategies the most successful […]

Can Christian McCaffrey Improve on 2017?

You had to wonder what Christian McCaffrey was going to bring to the Carolina Panthers offense last season when they selected him eighth overall in the 2017 draft. Even though McCaffrey was a star at Stanford, there were concerns regarding his ability to perform at the NFL level as a true between-the-tackles running back. Would […]

Best-Ball Rankings Analysis - Tight End

Since many of you have embraced the MFL10 format with overwhelming passion, the expert rankers at Rotoballer have assembled their Best-Ball rankings at each position. This will help you formulate a plan as you proceed through your upcoming MFL10 drafts. Our rankings also include tiers that provide you with a more detailed breakdown on which […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Not At OTAs

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) is not attending organized team activities on Monday, but head coach Pat Shurmur expects Beckham to be present for mandatory minicamp next week. This isn't really much of a story as he seeks a long-term extension from the Giants. OBJ should be fully healed from ankle […]

Giants, Odell Beckham Jr. Close To Contract Showdown?

A showdown between the New York Giants and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. could be getting close on a contract extension. The star receiver hasn't been cleared to practice fully following ankle surgery, but he's getting close, according to head coach Pat Shurmur. Beckham has yet to publicly dismiss a statement from earlier in the […]

Best-Ball Rankings Analysis - Wide Receiver

At Rotoballer, we are MFL10 fanatics. So much so, that we assembled our very own Best-Ball rankings at each position. This will help you formulate a plan as you proceed through your upcoming MFL10 drafts. Our rankings also include tiers in order to provide you with a more detailed breakdown on which players you should […]

Sterling Shepard Playing More Outside

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard, who started his career in the slot with the Giants, has been playing more as an outside receiver with more regularity in new head coach Pat Shurmur's offense. Shepard has taken 330 snaps on the outside with the Giants in his first two seasons, but he's been more […]

Drafting Quarterbacks in MFL10s

Entering the classroom fifteen years ago, I received prudent advice from a veteran educator: great teachers “illustrate their thinking” in order for the scholar to acquire a better understanding of the lesson. I took the sage suggestion to heart and have tried to illuminate students’ critical thinking skills everyday of my career. As a fantasy […]

Game Has Slowed Down For Evan Engram

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram is more confident heading into his sophomore season. "The thing I’ve noticed, just being out here, going full-speed, is that the game is a lot more slowed down. The game has slowed down a lot. And that’s allowing me to kind of dig deeper into my bag of […]

DeAndre Hopkins vs 2018 Wide Receiver Rookie Class - Dynasty Strategy

Wide receivers are a staple of NFL teams and fantasy rosters, with their ability to generate yards through the air a major factor for the success of the majority of NFL teams. Additionally, with PPR and half-PPR formats dominating fantasy scoring standards, wide receivers are becoming more and more important to championship rosters. Although wide […]

Landon Collins Taking Part In Individual Drills

New York Giants defensive back Landon Collins (forearm) is taking part in individual drills at organized team activities on Tuesday. Collins is being eased back into workouts after having a second surgery on his forearm in April, but he should be ready to go in training camp, barring any setbacks. Having Collins healthy in the […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Close To Being Cleared

New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur said wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) is "pretty close" to being cleared to participate in offseason workouts. OBJ has been around for organized team activities but has been limited, although he could be good to go for next month's minicamp. Beckham missed most of last year with […]

Best-Ball Rankings Analysis - Running Back

Since many of you have embraced the MFL10 format with overwhelming passion, the expert rankers at Rotoballer have assembled their Best-Ball rankings at each position. This will help you formulate a plan as you proceed through your upcoming MFL10 drafts. Our rankings also include tiers in order to provide you with a more detailed breakdown […]

Todd Gurley vs 2018 Running Back Rookie Class - Dynasty Startups

There comes a point in every dynasty draft where you have to weigh between choosing a top tier proven talent with the seemingly unlimited upside of a rookie draft pick. It seems as if there is never an easy answer; veterans have the advantage of having an actual NFL track record, while rookies seem to […]