Talking Tight Ends with the Guru John Hansen- 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 are joined by SiriusXm host John Hansen as they go over the landscape of the tight end position. Who are some of the names that the Guru is high on for the […]
Stop that Hype Train! - Stefon Diggs
Familiar wide receivers in new places are frequently risky to rely upon in fantasy. For every Randy Moss in New England permutation out there, there exists equally as many Randy Moss in Oakland permutations. One of the more noteworthy team swaps amidst wide receivers this year is of course Stefon Diggs, who will begin a […]
Running Back Stat Sleepers - Missed Tackles Forced
Plunging into the world of football analytics is without question a great way to find fantasy sleepers for the coming season. Especially in the case of running backs, considering overall elusiveness is arguably the best way to determine how good (or bad) a player's performance was. And that's what this is all about. I will […]
Running Back Stat Busts - Elusiveness Rating
A lot of elements go into making a running back desirable for fantasy football. Opportunity, a good offensive line, and a good offense are all key elements. However, something equally important is how elusive those running backs are, this includes breaking tackles and gaining yards after contact. Often players who have these traits fall into […]
The King's FLEX Draft Observations: Superflex Picks and Strategies
As much as Tout Wars is a signal that fantasy baseball season has officially started, the FLEX Leagues are an important signpost that officially proclaim we have entered the fantasy football portion of the calendar. The FLEX (Fantasy League of Experts) leagues are the brainchild of fantasy industry standout Jake Ciely of The Athletic. He […]
IDP Draft Sleepers: Defensive Back
As of August 1st, several relevant fantasy defenders have decided that they rather sit out this season than have a swab shoved up their nose before they are locked in a quarantine trailer for two days. Those defenders who chose to stay home include C.J. Mosley, Dont'a Hightower, Michael Pierce, and Patrick Chung. These are […]
Running Back Stat Busts - Missed Tackles Forced
Plunging into the world of football analytics is without question a great way to find fantasy sleepers for the coming season. Especially in the case of running backs, considering overall elusiveness is arguably the best way to determine how good (or bad) a player's performance was. And that's what this is all about. I will […]
Best Ball Strategy: Who To Target After Round 10
We have entered the month of August while continuing to navigate through the uncertainty of a unique and challenging offseason. However, the onset of training camps has intensified our anticipation for the regular season, and the team at RotoBaller continues to generate news, data-fueled analysis, and updated rankings that provide your pathway to draft preparations. […]
Under The Radar WR Signings: Fantasy Risers or Fallers?
Due to the ongoing pandemic facing this nation and the world, the 2020 NFL offseason has been a little tough to navigate given the lack of mini-camps and OTAs. The biggest names on the free-agent market this year were Amari Cooper and A.J. Green, both of whom stayed with their respective clubs. However, just because […]
The King's FFPC Classic Draft Analysis: Aggressive Against ADP
In late July, I made my first excursion of the year into the high stakes world, in a Fantasy Football Players Championship Classic Draft. Not only will you see my picks here, you will also understand my strategies and approaches for every selection and get an overall assessment of the draft. The goal is to […]
Under-The-Radar RB Signings: Fantasy Risers or Fallers?
The 2020 NFL offseason has been a little tough to navigate given the lack of mini-camps and OTAs because of the pandemic. The free-agent running back market was hot early, with Melvin Gordon III signing with the Denver Broncos, Todd Gurley II signing with the Atlanta Falcons and Jordan Howard with the Miami Dolphins, but […]
ADP Variations: NFFC Overvalued and Undervalued
As you prepare for each draft, multiple factors are incorporated into your analysis of every selection. In addition to considering the specifics of your league’s scoring and lineup composition, your decision-making process can involve researching data, reviewing film, studying the tendencies of offensive decision-makers, and generating projections for each performer. Your draft planning will also […]
"Now Or Never" For Le'Veon Bell
New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell could be entering his final year with the team. With no guaranteed cash on the table for the 28-year-old after the 2020 campaign, the Jets would save nearly $10 million by parting ways with him before next season. The former Steeler had one of his worst seasons in […]
The King's Fantasy Football One-Man Mock Draft
This is my latest one-man mock exercise of 2020 as the new season inches closer. I put myself in the draft chairs and minds of every owner in an advance look at the 2020 season. The four rounds of this early one-man mock are based on a 12-team, full PPR format. I have considered roster […]
Pocket Aces: Wide Receiver ADP Targets and Avoids
Host Anthony "Pocket Aces" Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discusses the 2020 fantasy football season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis as he discuses the fantasy football draft prep season by breaking down each position. Today he takes a look at some wide receivers to consider drafting in the later rounds of drafts. Like and […]
My First Scott Fish Bowl: A Look Back
If you’re an avid fantasy football player and have been anywhere near Twitter the past couple weeks, you’ve undoubtedly seen plenty of posts regarding the Scott Fish Bowl or #SFBX. The Scott Fish Bowl is a charity tournament featuring 1,440 teams comprised of fantasy football fans and analysts. Players have to start a quarterback, two […]
Engel's Angles: Players To Avoid in 2020 by Round
Recently I shared my favorite fantasy football draft targets by round. You cannot plan ahead to land every ideal player you like best in any draft. Yet you can make sure there are players you can steer clear of. So now I supply my 2020 listing of fantasy football players I would rather not have […]
The King's Updated 2020 Fantasy Football Rankings (Premium Content)
This is the latest version of my 2020 fantasy football rankings update. I will be adjusting them regularly throughout the preseason and providing in-depth insights on some of my significant differences from current Average Draft Positions. These should help you in mock drafts and any early leagues you may choose to participate in. Of course, […]
D'Andre Swift - Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight
The Detroit Lions have been looking for a franchise running back since the days of the greatest pure runner of all time, Barry Sanders. Since Sanders retired after the 1998 season, the Lions have only had three players surpass 1,000 yards rushing, the last of which was Reggie Bush in 2013. In fact, since they […]
Top Five Backfields To Handcuff in Fantasy Drafts
One of the most crucial things a fantasy player can do is have the foresight to build a lineup that maximizes talent while also minimizing the risk of player injuries or holdouts. This process is even more important looking to the 2020 season with the added risk of COVID-19 sidelining players. My previous articles looked […]
Rookies Expected to Struggle Early in 2020
If you know how DFS football works, then you know every week you have the chance to pick the best-looking players for the scheduled slate of games. For those playing season-long leagues, that's not an option. Once you draft your team you must stick to your decisions and only make minimal tweaks through the waiver […]
Deep Wide Receiver Sleepers to Target
It's time to dig deep. In fact, it's time to dig deeper. Everybody knows who is a top-tier fantasy asset. Everybody has a clear picture of who to target in the mid-rounds of their drafts. That is why you need to study the full roster of available players and look for low-valued bargains with huge upside. […]
PPR Draft Targets - Undervalued Running Backs
For fantasy football GMs, draft season is gearing up. Preparing for what is waiting for us in our virtual war-rooms is a key part of the process, and the first thing to know is the format of the league we're going to be part of. The difference between Standard and PPR (Point-Per-Reception) scoring systems is […]
Best Ball ADP Late-Round Values - Wide Receiver
As we continue our progression toward the highly-anticipated regular season, the team at RotoBaller continues to generate news, data-fueled analysis, and updated rankings that provide your pathway to draft preparations and roster modifications. That includes our collection of resources for owners who are participating in Best-Ball leagues. Those of you who have embraced this highly […]
Le'Veon Bell Backs Jamal Adams
New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell had a "great talk" with disgruntled All-Pro safety Jamal Adams on Thursday and came away with the impression that Adams wants to stay in New York if he gets a new contract. Bell doesn't oppose Adams' hard-line stance in negotiations. Adams formally requested a trade last month and […]
Drafting League-Winners In Rounds 9-16
We've already run through the early rounds in Part 1 to find potential league winners in 2020 fantasy football drafts. Now, we move to the latter half of the draft. The term "league winner" is one that is too often thrown around in fantasy football. Often it is used without even being defined. To me, a […]
PPR Draft Targets - Undervalued Wide Receivers
For fantasy football GMs, draft season is gearing up. Preparing for what is waiting for us in our virtual war-rooms is a key part of the process and the first thing to know is the format of the league we're going to be part of. The difference between Standard and PPR (Point-Per-Reception) scoring systems is […]
ADP Arbitrage - Best-Ball Draft Values
As we continue our progression toward the highly-anticipated regular season, the team at RotoBaller continues to generate news, data-fueled analysis, and updated rankings that provide your pathway to effective draft preparations and roster modifications. That includes our commitment toward supplying you with the resources that you need in order to construct teams that will contain […]
RB Handcuffs to Target: AFC Edition
Continuing the theme of the offseason, we will be looking at the AFC teams this week to establish who the handcuffs to target are in your fantasy drafts. Again, a handcuff isn’t necessarily going to be someone that has stand-alone value (think David Montgomery and Tarik Cohen for the Bears). My last article looked at […]
Late-Round Tight Ends Who Will Outperform Their ADP
Show me a tight end, and I'll show you a rolling dice. And most probably, one with way more than six faces. Fantasy football is not new. We are not new to fantasy football either. Everybody goes by the strategy of drafting RB/WR, RB/WR, RB/WR (ad infinitum), QB, TE, rest of the bunch. There are […]