Navigating Running Back Injuries and Experts Draft Coverage- Woo Fantasy Podcast

RotoBaller fantasy football analyst Brandon Murchison is joined by co-host Nick Hefley in a new episode of WooFantasy! In this episode, the guys go around the league and get you caught up on the slew of injuries that have hit the NFL in recent days. Between Travis Etienne, J.K. Dobbins, and Irv Smith, there have […]

Tight End Rankings Analysis - Standard Scoring

Tight end is one of the most difficult positions to draft for in fantasy due to the lack of elite talent at the position. Once the top-five guys have been drafted, it becomes much trickier for managers to pick a potential TE1 just because of things like small roles, unproven NFL talent, etc. Luckily, there […]

Jets Acquire Shaq Lawson From Texans

The New York Jets are attempting to boot their defense after the loss of pass rusher Carl Lawson (Achilles) earlier in camp. On Sunday, the Jets acquired linebacker Shaq Lawson from the Houston Texans in exchange for a sixth-round pick. I mean, it's something, but it's not going to fix the Jets defense. Lawson has […]

Darnell Mooney - 2021 Fantasy Sleeper

Training camp activities are continuing for all 32 teams and we have reached the onset of preseason matchups. This has incentivized fantasy managers to increase their draft preparation and roster construction, with the goal of capturing their leagues. The team at RotoBaller is fully aware of your efforts to maximize the scoring potential for each […]

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 […]

My Guys: Using ADP to Find Draft Values

Fantasy football leagues are not won in the draft alone, but having a strong draft makes winning the league that much easier. Part of having a great draft is finding players that simply have an ADP lower than they should. But, if you read my strategy article, you know I prioritize upside and not just […]

Kenny Yeboah Snags Two Touchdowns

New York Jets tight end Kenny Yeboah posted the best receiving game of anyone on the roster during Friday's preseason finale versus the Philadelphia Eagles. Yeboah hauled in four receptions for 100 yards and two touchdowns in what ended up being a tie game. He entered this game with two receptions for six yards in […]

Michael Carter Posts Dud In Preseason Finale

New York Jets running back Michael Carter was fairly sharp through the first two preseason games. However, he struggled to get anything going on the ground during Friday's preseason finale versus the Philadelphia Eagles. Veteran back Tevin Coleman was inactive, which gave extra carries to the other backs fighting for touches behind him. Carter saw […]

Ty Johnson Makes A Splash On Friday

New York Jets running back Ty Johnson received the start in Friday's preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles. Veteran back Tevin Coleman was inactive, so the Jets gave Johnson the bulk of the carries. He rushed 13 times for 53 yards and one touchdown in what ended up being a tie. Johnson also added two […]

Josh Adams Runs Wild Against Eagles

New York Jets running back Josh Adams has been a forgotten man during the preseason and in training camp. Despite that, he made a strong impression on the team during Friday's preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles. He rushed 12 times for 62 yards and hauled in three receptions for 17 yards through the air. […]

James Morgan Dazzles In Preseason Finale

New York Jets quarterback James Morgan saw a majority of the snaps under center during Friday's preseason finale with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Jets decided to have rookie Zach Wilson sit out, so it was all up to the backup quarterbacks in this one. Morgan completed 13-of-23 attempts, 158 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception […]

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 […]

Elijah Moore Hopeful To Play On Friday

New York Jets wide receiver Elijah Moore (quad) has resumed practicing and is hopeful to suit up for Friday's preseason finale versus the Philadelphia Eagles. He ended up missing under two weeks due to a quad issue. There is a ton of upside here with Moore even with the Jets adding reinforcements at wideout. Moore […]

Michael Carter Likely Stuck In Three-Back Committee

New York Jets running back Michael Carter looked solid during their second preseason matchup. Despite that, it sounds like the organization plans to use a three-back committee to open the regular season. Veteran Tevin Coleman and versatile Ty Johnson are the other two backs involved. Although, La'Mical Perine should be thrown into the mix as […]

Zach Wilson Getting Praise From Coaching Staff

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson has been impressive over two preseason games so far. It'll be interesting to see how Wilson does against first string starters once the regular season begins. Despite that, head coach Robert Saleh said Wilson is "light years ahead of normal rookies" which is high praise for a young quarterback. […]

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, […]

ADP Showdown - Ryan Tannehill vs. Joe Burrow

Joe Burrow is a young, ascending star in this league. The second-year product out of LSU is an intelligent football player (coach's son), displays solid arm strength and could very well be a future MVP in this league. Ryan Tannehill's career has been filled with ups and downs until he landed in Tennessee where he finally […]

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 […]

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 […]

NFL Preseason and Training Camp Fallers

The NFL preseason is rife with hyperbole. Countless players report in "the best shape of their career." Unheralded rookies "really stand out" in training camp without pads. Coaches talk up almost every player on the roster. While that's all good and well, there are also players who struggle with injuries, inconsistency, and competition. The red […]

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. […]

Nick Mariano's 2021 Late-Round Fliers (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Too many people spend prep on their early picks and then reflexively take familiar names late, but those guys rarely deliver championships. Instead, let’s discuss some late-round fliers at running back, wide receiver, and tight end that are worth taking due to their upside, but […]

Wide Receivers Best-Ball Rankings and 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 […]

Corey Davis Shines Versus Packers

New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis lit up the Green Bay Packers defense during their preseason contest on Saturday. Davis hauled in 4-of-6 targets for 70 yards in the victory over Green Bay. It appears Davis and rookie quarterback Zach Wilson are building significant chemistry together. Davis is 10-of-13 during the preseason, but fantasy […]

La'Mical Perine Slowed Down In Second Preseason Matchup

New York Jets running back La'Mical Perine was not a reliable option on the ground versus the Green Bay Packers. He struggled in the preseason opener and things didn't get better for Perine on Saturday. He rushed six times for 16 yards in the preseason victory over Green Bay. The Jets are likely going to […]

Tevin Coleman Gets His First Preseason Action

New York Jets running back Tevin Coleman did not take any snaps during the preseason opener last week. However, he was available and did play against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday. The veteran back rushed four times for 19 yards in the 23-14 preseason victory. The Jets have plenty of options at running back, […]