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Mecole Hardman Jr. Injures Finger In Preseason Finale
New York Jets wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (finger) exited Saturday's game and went to the locker room with a trainer, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN. The 25-year-old had been trending up after a strong showing during his first training camp with the Jets. Over his final two seasons (25 games) with the Chiefs, […]
Finding Wide Receiver Breakouts for Fantasy Football - Looking at Vacated Air Yards
Every year, wide receivers across the NFL change teams, which opens up new opportunities for new pass catchers on those old teams. One way to find breakouts at WR is to look for teams with new target opportunities available. Targets are one metric, but another metric that is underutilized by most fans, and perhaps even […]
Mecole Hardman Jr. Could Have A Big Role
New York Jets wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. and quarterback Aaron Rodgers have quickly built chemistry in training camp this summer, and Hardman has been a frequent target on Rodgers' quick passes shortly after the snap. Hardman is perfect for those plays because of his speed and after-the-catch ability, and the Jets should be able […]
2023 Season-Long Prize Picks: NFL Player Props
With the NFL regular season right around the corner, we're quickly approaching our collective due date for fantasy drafts and getting season-long bets placed. Prize Picks has an insane amount of "NFLSZN" prop bets available, with 19 different stat categories on offense, defense, and special teams. In this article, we're rolling out the playbook for […]
AFC Fantasy Football Draft Outlooks - Players to Target, Avoid Including Diontae Johnson, Lamar Jackson, James Cook, more
The 2023 NFL regular season is almost here. August is arguably the best time of the year for fantasy football players, as there is never more information out there than this month. However, the mountains of information can be overwhelming, especially for fantasy players with dozens of drafts to complete between now and opening night. […]
3 Overvalued Quarterbacks - Potential Fantasy Football Bust Candidates
Draft season is in full swing, which means it's time for fantasy football gamers to determine the players they are targeting as well as those they are avoiding at cost. The key here is cost, as many players will be relevant fantasy assets, but not all will return value given their current ADP. In traditional […]
NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 3 Daily Fantasy Football (8/26/2023)
We've reached the final weekend of the preseason, and as customary, the second half of these games should particularly feature plenty of job battles playing out. Consequently, I'll look to focus on some players that should clearly be in line for extended looks in these preseason finales based on their positions in the pecking order […]
Targets and Avoids: Second-Contract Running Backs for Fantasy Football Drafts
Second-contract running backs have become some of the scariest players on the roster. It’s no secret that production has historically decreased once their second deal is signed. However, is the drop-off really that scary? Devonta Freeman, Todd Gurley, and David Johnson highlight the busts of this group. Since these big names fell off, there have […]
Round-By-Round Fantasy Football Draft Targets - Ellis’ Essential Picks and Sleepers
Fantasy football draft season is heating up as we enter the final two months of the offseason. Whether you're participating in best ball drafts or starting a redraft league, the objective is to win a championship. Over the past few months, active engagement in best ball drafts on Underdog has led to the discovery of […]
Updated Top 12 Wide Receiver Rankings for 2023 Fantasy Football Drafts
RotoBaller's updated top 12 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for the 2023 fantasy football draft season. Join Jorden Hill as he analyzes who are the wide receivers that must be picked up for your fantasy football drafts! Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning […]
2023 Fantasy Football TEs to Prioritize in Standard, But Fade in PPR Leagues
In fantasy football, standard and PPR scoring continue to be the most popular league formats. Failure to understand the difference in value between players across scoring systems can prove costly, so figuring out which tight ends hold more value in standard leagues will be the focus of this article. While the beneficiaries of PPR formats […]
Fantasy Football Injury Reports (QB, RB, WR, TE) - Updates for Jerry Jeudy, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp, Terry McLaurin, more
With just under two weeks to go until the 2023 NFL season kicks off in Kansas City, there is no shortage of fantasy football studs in the injury headlines. It's peak fantasy draft season, so be sure to read up on the latest injury updates ahead of your league's draft. Our fantasy football injury reports […]
Alexander Mattison (RB, MIN): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~53 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~67 ANALYSIS: Mattison has showcased his fantasy potential when given the opportunity to fill in for Dalvin Cook, with notable finishes such as RB4 in Week 18 last season, as well as finishes of RB9, RB7, and RB5 in 2021. The data backs him as well, with 23 […]
Should I Draft Dameon Pierce or Dalvin Cook? Fantasy Football ADP Duel For 2023 Drafts
Welcome RotoBallers to our ADP duel comparing Dameon Pierce vs. Dalvin Cook for 2023 fantasy football drafts. Fantasy football has become a cultural phenomenon, captivating sports enthusiasts and casual fans with its unique blend of strategy and competition. As the popularity continues to soar, the tools and metrics used to gain a competitive edge have […]
NFC Fantasy Football Draft Outlooks - Players to Target, Avoid Including James Conner, Darnell Mooney, Aaron Jones, more
The 2023 NFL regular season is almost here. August is arguably the best time of the year for fantasy football players, as there is never more information out there than this month. However, the mountains of information can be overwhelming, especially for fantasy players with dozens of drafts to complete between now and opening night. […]
Is Jordan Addison Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
The Minnesota Vikings drafted wide receiver Jordan Addison from USC with the 23rd overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. He was brought in to replace Adam Thielen and, so far, has impressed everyone in his first preseason game as well as in training camp. However, he missed the Vikings' second preseason game on Saturday […]
The King's Latest Rankings: Fantasy Football Draft Analysis for Jahmyr Gibbs, Joe Mixon, Michael Pittman, Garrett Wilson, more
By this point of the fantasy football preseason, it’s an ideal time to issue my latest significant player fantasy football rankings update. I have completed 17 drafts in all types of formats, real and mocks, and have been keeping up diligently on all player news and published reports while watching a lot of preseason action. […]
Carl Lawson Might Not Be Ready For Week 1
New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said he's unsure if defensive end Carl Lawson (back) will be ready for Week 1 of the regular season. Beyond Lawson, John Franklin-Myers, Jermaine Johnson, Micheal Clemons, Bryce Huff and first-rounder Will McDonald are the team's options at edge rusher entering the 2023 regular season. The 28-year-old Lawson […]
Allen Lazard Dealing With AC Joint Injury
New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard (shoulder) is dealing with an AC joint injury. He will be able to play in Week 1 but won't practice on Thursday, and his status for the preseason finale on Saturday against the New York Giants is unclear, according to head coach Robert Saleh. The 27-year-old will most […]
The Grass Isn't Always Greener: Free Agents Who Will Decrease In Value -- Ezekiel Elliott, Dalvin Cook, Jimmy Garoppolo, more
Free agency is far in the rear-view mirror but after the excitement of seeing new faces land in new places, it's essential to evaluate whether a player's fantasy value will benefit or suffer in their new landing spot. We've seen plenty of free agents go on to have more success in new spots, but there […]
KJ Osborn (WR, MIN): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~159 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~188 ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn enters the 2023 season with the potential to be the second-most targeted wideout for the team in 2023. Veteran and long-time Viking Adam Thielen is now in Carolina, leaving 107 targets vacated from last years total. Minnesota did spend a first-round pick on rookie Jordan […]
You're In Good Hands: Top 10 Wide Receiver Corps In The NFL
Plenty of research has been conducted into which NFL positions are the most valuable and which ones are expendable. This is why teams prioritize quarterbacks and edge-rushers over punters and fullbacks, and it also explains why running backs have been a major topic of discussion this off-season. One position that absolutely should not be ignored? […]
Christian Watson - Fantasy Football Breakout Candidate
The rookie season for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson started in disaster. On his very first play from scrimmage as a professional, the second-round draft pick dropped a wide-open, would-be touchdown from then-quarterback Aaron Rodgers. After that, Watson disappeared faster than the ball slipping through his hands. Injuries forced him to miss three […]
Is Allen Lazard Injured Or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Wide receiver Allen Lazard signed a four-year, $44 million deal with the New York Jets this offseason. After spending his first five NFL seasons with the Green Bay Packers, Lazard teamed up with Aaron Rodgers in New York. The 27-year-old wideout has 2,236 yards and 20 touchdowns over his career. Lazard should assume the WR2 […]
Allen Lazard Dealing With Minor Injury
New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard left training camp practice on Wednesday with an undisclosed injury and didn't return, but he's expected to be fine, according to sources. There isn't a specific timetable for Lazard's return, but all indications are that it's not a long-term issue. Before leaving, he made the play of practice […]
Corey Davis Hangs Up His Cleats
New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis has decided to retire after recently being away from the team at training camp due to personal reasons. Davis' future with the Jets had been in question this offseason, but it's a bit surprising to see him hang up his cleats after just six seasons in the NFL. […]
Randall Cobb Getting More Starting Reps Than Mecole Hardman Jr.
New York Jets wide receiver Randall Cobb is entering his 13th NFL season and has not posted over 450 receiving yards since 2019. However, Zack Rosenblatt of the Athletic reports Cobb has been getting more repetitions with quarterback Aaron Rodgers than Mecole Hardman Jr. in recent practices. Rodgers and Cobb spent 10 seasons together in […]
Will the Jets Release Michael Carter? Fantasy Football Outlook
There is just one week left in the preseason, which means all 32 NFL teams must prepare to trim their rosters down to 53 players. This isn't an easy process, nor is it straightforward. Every team has to consider a wide variety of factors (such as age, depth, contracts, and much more) when making these […]
Is Jaxon Smith-Njigba Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
The first round of recent NFL Drafts has delivered the star wide receivers of today and tomorrow. In 2020, Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb, and Jerry Jeudy entered the league. 2021 brought us Ja'Marr Chase, Jaylen Waddle, and DeVonta Smith. Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave already showed their potential in their rookie seasons last year (plus […]
Should I Draft Jordan Addison or Zay Flowers? 2023 Fantasy Football Outlook
Draft season is heating up and we are officially two weeks out from the start of the 2023 NFL season, with Kansas City and Detroit kicking off on Thursday, September 7 to open the new league year. You know what that means - the next few weeks will be full of fantasy drafting. A common […]
