Raiders Officially Release Antonio Brown

The Oakland Raiders released wide receiver Antonio Brown on Saturday. Brown exploded on general manager Mike Mayock on Thursday after being fined for missing practices and then posting to social media. It wasn't the first time that he created drama within the organization this summer, either. Given all of AB's off-field baggage in the last […]

Raiders May Put Antonio Brown On Reserve/Left Squad List

In light of the situation surrounding Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown and his recent request for a release, the team might eventually be able to put him on the reserve/left squad list if he refuses to return. If that were to happen, Brown would be shut down in 2019 and wouldn't be able to […]

Antonio Brown Fined By Raiders, Unlikely To Play Week 1

The Oakland Raiders have fined wide receiver Antonio Brown $215,073.53 for punting a ball during a heated exchange with general manager Mike Mayock, voiding his $29.125 million guaranteed money for this season. Brown emailed ESPN reporter Jeff Darlington, saying there's “no way I play after they took that and made my contract week to week.” […]

Draft Recap - RotoBaller's Staff League on Fleaflicker

Hey there from Brett Mitchell (aka AllBenchRB). This is my first year in the RotoBaller Experts staff league (7th year running) - and with that comes great excitement to participate, compete and analyze the draft. I’ll make a few key observations before I get into the thick of it. This was a very fast draft and […]

Reality Check: Why Your RB Sleepers Won't Wake Up

"Embrace reality, even if it burns you." - Pierre Berge This quote is ironic for a couple of reasons. First of all, this is a column about fantasy sports. Fantasy - the very definition reads, "the power or process of creating especially unrealistic or improbable mental images in response to psychological need." An escape from […]

NFL DFS Prop Picks for 9/8/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

Following a dud of a Thursday night game, the NFL offers up a 13-game Week One slate for Sunday, with two more games coming on Monday night. The opening week brings a bunch of fascinating opportunities when playing props. There are so many players in different situations, and the uncertainty is what presents the chance […]

Josh Jacobs A Low-End RB2 In NFL Debut

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs will make his NFL debut on the national stage in Monday night's contest versus the Broncos. He faces a difficult challenge against a tough Denver defense who gave up just 10 rushing touchdowns to RBs a season ago. It remains to be seen how much the Raiders will utilize […]

Tyrell Williams Faces Tough Week 1 Matchup

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams should find plenty of success in his first year with the Silver and Black, but the results may not come in Week 1. With Antonio Brown expected to suit up for Monday night's contest versus the stout Broncos Defense, Williams' target share takes a significant blow in an already […]

Antonio Brown Will Play Monday Night

Updating an ongoing story, Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said that wide receiver Antonio Brown will play on Monday night against the Broncos. Brown wasn't happy with being fined for missing practices and had an altercation with general manager Mike Mayock on Thursday, prompting the team to say they would be suspending the outspoken […]

Antonio Brown Has A Chance To Play Monday

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown may not be suspended now and has a real chance to play in Week 1 on Monday night against the Broncos. The two sides are trying to smooth things over after Brown got into an altercation with general manager Mike Mayock on Thursday. The roller coaster continues for Brown […]

Fantasy Football Rookies To Watch In Week 1

Each week in this column, we'll highlight a few first-year players who are worth keeping your eye on. Not all of the players listed below are must-starts, but all of them are in a position to be viable fantasy options. If any of these names are sitting out on your waiver wire, you should keep […]

Raiders Not Planning To Have Antonio Brown For Week 1

The Oakland Raiders are not planning to have wide receiver Antonio Brown for Week 1 against the Broncos on Monday night, according to sources. However, it's not clear if it's a suspension or if the Raiders will just make him inactive. Brown is likely to stay away from the team. This situation has gone from […]

The King's Week One Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The NFL season is finally here, and below you will find my Week One fantasy football lineup rankings. The ranks are available in PPR, Half PPR and Standard formats. They will be updated as needed, so make sure to check back for the latest versions, especially on the weekends. Skill Position analysis […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

Welcome to the 2019 NFL season and our first edition of the Waiver Wire weekly series for fantasy football! It might seem early to be talking waivers since the season hasn't officially started yet. I'm here to tell you it's never too early to find ways to improve your team! If you're like me and […]

Running Backs Waiver Wire - Week 1 Pickups and Adds

As the offseason has advanced relentlessly toward the long-awaited kickoffs of Week 1,  you have expended your time and energy preparing meticulously for your drafts. Once your rosters were constructed you may have been satisfied with the results. But that initial enthusiasm can often diminish after you have reviewed your league’s rosters. This could easily […]

Running Back Depth Charts for Fantasy Football

Running backs are a critical component and core building block for all fantasy football teams. RB is one of the most volatile positions in fantasy football, and one of the highest turnover positions in the NFL. Each year, running backs drop like flies and many NFL teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Stay […]

The Stream Team - Week 1 Priority Free Agents

Throughout the fantasy football season, streaming becomes an important part of winning your weekly matchups. This is especially true when we start hitting the bye weeks. Knowing who to stream and when to stream them could be the ultimate difference-maker in a weekly matchup, and making the right streaming decisions throughout the season could easily […]

Raiders Planning To Suspend Antonio Brown

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown and general manager Mike Mayock got into it on Wednesday, and the team is planning to suspend their star receiver, according to league sources. Brown has done nothing but cause drama in his time with the Raiders, and the regular season still hasn't officially started. The outspoken wideout hasn't […]

Five Top Running Backs I'm Fading Ever So Slightly

Everyone's going to draft the top guys. New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara - and those guys are going to be owned across the board. They rightfully belong in the first round and are being drafted highly. But who are some guys that are being overvalued a bit […]

Tight End Start/Sit Advice - Week 1

Pierre Camus and Chris Mangano break down the tight end position to help with tough fantasy football lineup decisions for Week 1 of the 2019 NFL season. They decide who to start or sit in order to give you the best advantage to win your weekly matchup. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on […]

Hunter Renfrow Confident Heading Into Rookie Season

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow is ready to carry over his success from college to the NFL as he enters his first year in the league. He's coming off National Championships in two of his last three years at Clemson, including a game-winning TD catch in 2017. The fifth-round rookie has proven himself on […]

Stop that Hype Train! DaeSean Hamilton

Denver's 2018 draft featured two players that will be linked for quite some time. The narrative doesn't call for much attention in a broad sense, but it definitely does in terms of how they produce for the franchise that selected them. I'm talking about the two wide receivers the Broncos picked more than a year […]

Late-Round Wide Receivers Who Will Outperform Their ADP

When we put on the task of building our fantasy football teams we have to take into account the importance of "position scarcity". That now-famous term applies to all fantasy football positions to some degree, although its impact varies wildly among them. There are not many tight ends considered elite (as fewer as three are […]

NFL NextGen Stats Analysis for Fantasy Football: Introduction

At this point in time, there is no excuse for you to not get the statistics being used in every sport you follow and their importance. Back in the day, it was all about wins and losses, passing yards, and touchdowns scored. It is not that those stats are worthless, but they don't offer much […]

Updated Wide Receiver Draft Rankings for Half-PPR Scoring

Alright RotoBallers, we are just about there. It's been a long offseason but the NFL season finally kicks off tomorrow! With that being said, folks are still having drafts today and tomorrow before the first game kicks off, and we here at RotoBaller are constantly updating our rankings to bring your the latest and greatest. […]

Fantasy Meets Reality: Big League Impact Drafting

In late August at Citi Field, for the fifth time I witnessed a scene that demonstrated the unique power of fantasy sports to affect so many lives in positive ways. Through Big League Impact, the charitable organization founded by Adam Wainright in 2013, a room full of New York Mets fan drafted in fantasy football […]

FFPC Classic League Draft Strategy and Results

If you haven't checked out the FFPC already, I highly recommend doing so before the season starts. Whether you are looking for best ball, victory points, superflex or anything else, they have you covered with game types ranging between $35 to $1000+. What is even better is that new sign-ups to the website earn $25 […]

Updated Tight End Draft Rankings for Half-PPR Scoring

Ah, the tight end position. Other than the kicker and defenses, the least useful position in fantasy football. But alas, it is a necessary position so we need to look at it. Of course, here we will be talking about typical single-TE leagues with no scoring premium. So, you really have to decide whether or […]

Time For Darren Waller To Prove It In Week 1

With plenty of preseason hype surrounding Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller, it's time for him to show his skills when the team opens up the regular season on Monday Night Football. We saw flashes of his catching ability in a couple of exhibition contests in August, but it'll be interesting to see how well […]

Derek Carr Equipped For Clean Slate

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr will look to start his second season under head coach Jon Gruden off on the right note as the team squares off against the Broncos on Monday. The 28-year-old is coming off back-to-back disappointing seasons with a career-low 19 touchdowns in 2018. With the new array of talent surrounding him […]