Fantasy Injury Exam Room - Andrew Luck, DeAndre Hopkins to Miss Time?

In our weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive preseason look into major injuries and their Fantasy Football implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury breakdown. It’s an unrivaled combination of medical and fantasy […]

Fool Me Once... Sophomore Wide Receivers Set to Bust Again

Players are supposed to make a leap in their second season, but the past few years have been littered with wide receivers who just...didn't. Kevin White. Devante Parker. Breshad Perriman. Corey Coleman. Josh Doctson. Laquon Treadwell. Without even looking past the first round, we've got a good list of disappointing football players. The 2018 wide […]

Derek Carr Believes He Can Carry Offense

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr said in an interview that he’s “the best version of myself right now. Some of the best football I ever played was last year, and I feel like I’m just going up.” This comes after a few years of mounting criticism that he’s been a letdown at the position and […]

Antonio Brown Still Absent Wednesday

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown was absent for Wednesday’s joint practice with the Rams. He continues to deal with what the team is calling frostbite on his feet after not wearing the proper footwear in a cryotherapy machine. The Raiders have yet to display signs of concern, but at this point, his Week 1 […]

ADP Showdown - Derrick Henry vs Josh Jacobs

Roll Tide. Both of these former Alabama running backs know this chant well. But which one of them do we want to roll with in 2019? Both players are on teams likely to struggle on offense. Both have quarterbacks who struggle with consistency, but both also have coaches who want to run the ball. A […]

Nick Mariano's 2019 PPR Sleepers List (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Sleeper has become a dirty word to me, as both writer and reader, but there's no doubting its place in our fantasy lexicon. I do think that everyone that uses it then needs to define what it means within the context of the article. […]

Darren Waller “Easing” Back To Action

Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller is “easing” back to full activity after suffering an AC joint sprain over the weekend. The 27-year-old was standing out at camp as a pass-catcher generating rave reviews from the coaching staff, but the hype train can slow down for the next week. Head coach Jon Gruden said that […]

Antonio Brown Suffering From Frostbite

Oakland Raiders WR Antonio Brown has come down with a case of frostbite on both of his feet. This is certainly a headline that makes you do a double take, but you read it correctly. Chris Simms has reported that Brown "entered a cryogenic chamber without the proper footwear". He ended up getting frostbite on […]

Foster Moreau “First-In-Line” At Tight End

Oakland Raiders tight end Foster Moreau opened up second on the team’s first official release of their depth chart. He sits behind training camp standout Darren Waller, but it’s notable he’s surpassed veterans Luke Willson and Derek Carrier already. Beat reporter Scott Bair said the “battle’s far from over” regarding Moreau and Waller, but rookie […]

Hunter Renfrow Atop Slot Receiver Depth Chart

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow cracked the top spot on the team’s first official depth chart at slot receiver. The 24-year-old rookie has shined so far at camp and has drastically outperformed Ryan Grant, so it appears it’s his spot to lose. Renfrow has displayed the same traits that made him excel with the […]

How to Value 2019 QB/RB Rookies in Dynasty (Premium Content)

Dynasty franchises don't restart, they reload. Rookie drafts are meant to continually infuse youth to rosters and introduce the next generation of fantasy stars. Although this year wasn't rife with immediately impactful players at quarterback or running back, there is still value to be had if you know where to look. It's equally important for […]

How to Value 2019 WR/TE Rookies in Dynasty (Premium Content)

The dynasty world predictably revolves around youth. Often, draft picks are valued more than productive veteran players. For some, this is viewed as a practical way to build for the future. For others, it's just a matter of valuing talent and potential over all else. It's called Shiny New Toy syndrome. Regardless of the reason, […]

Spencer Aguiar's 2019 QB Projections and Rankings

I believe all leagues are different and understanding the rules and settings will always be the deciding factor, but an interesting dichotomy has taken place recently of when it is acceptable to draft your quarterback. I am of the mindset, like most people nowadays, that waiting is better, but are we beginning to reach a […]

Darren Waller (TE, OAK) - 2019 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~210 Overall Current ADP: ~230 Waller's delivers an unusual assortment of size, speed, and agility, although the converted wide receiver's four NFL seasons have been extremely unproductive. Since entering the league in 2015, Waller has accumulated a paltry 18 receptions, 178 yards, and 2 touchdowns, while also being affixed to the sidelines […]

Josh Jacobs Becoming More “Well-Rounded”

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs is looking more like a professional at camp by the day. The first-round rookie experienced the gruel of a tough camp with the Alabama Crimson Tide, and said the NFL camp is “easier than I thought.” The Raiders drafted Jacobs in the first round hopeful that he could become […]

Darren Waller Returns To Practice

Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller returned to practice Sunday after suffering an AC joint sprain on Friday. This comes as great news that he was only sidelined for one day as he continues to turn heads at camp. Waller has received rave reviews as a pass-catcher throughout the offseason and training camp and will […]

Derek Carr Not Concerned With Antonio Brown Sidelined

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr doesn’t seem phased at all that his star receiver Antonio Brown has missed all but one practice so far at camp. The two created a lot of chemistry in the offseason that the early time lost by Brown won’t factor their synchronization moving forward. Carr stated that they have “the […]

Antonio Brown To See Foot Specialist

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown is leaving camp to see a foot specialist about his ailing feet. Brown posted images of the soles of his feet on Instagram, showing blisters and peeling of the skin. The team has yet to release a true evaluation of the specifics of the injury, but it’s limited the […]

Darren Waller Dealing With AC Joint Sprain

Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller was forced to miss Saturday’s practice after suffering a shoulder injury Friday. The team is calling it an AC joint sprain, but it’s not considered serious, and he should be cleared to return before the team begins preseason games. We can breathe a sigh of relief with this news […]

Updated Rookie Rankings Analysis

Fantasy football season is just around the corner as teams are filing in for training camps. That means that preparations for drafts have to be taken up a notch. Player news drops at a moment's notice this time of the year and you have to be ready to adjust your rankings accordingly. Whether it be […]

Antonio Brown Misses Second Straight Practice Friday

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown missed his second straight practice Friday as he’s dealing with a foot issue. He began training camp on the NFI list, but was activated after two days with the minor ailment although he is still dealing with blisters on his feet. Head coach Jon Gruden doesn’t expect the injury […]

Tyrell Williams Stepping Up At Raiders Camp

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams is getting praises from head coach Jon Gruden for the plays he’s making at camp. He stated that Williams “has made some big plays at multiple positions, and has showed great stamina.” This comes after Williams indicated that he wants to prove he’s a more versatile receiver and not […]

Antonio Brown Could Serve As Backup Punt Returner

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown could find himself returning punts this season for the Silver and Black. He’s proven to be a dynamic punt returner throughout his years with the Steelers and will practice returning punts at training camp. Brown would only return kicks if the team was in a pinch or in a […]

Hunter Renfrow Continues To Impress At Camp

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow is making a strong case to be the team’s number three receiver. The rookie has lined up against veteran safety Lamarcus Joyner several times in practice and has “bested” him on multiple occasions. The Raiders coaching staff wanted Joyner to test Renfrow’s abilities at full effort, and the Clemson […]

Fantasy Injury Exam Room - Derrius Guice, A.J. Green, Hunter Henry

In our new weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive preseason look into major injuries and their Fantasy Football implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury breakdown. It’s an unrivaled combination of medical and […]

Fantasy Bomb Pod - Deep Draft Sleepers and Lotto Tickets

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor/analyst Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) list their deep sleepers to watch in fantasy football leagues. These players could be worth a last-round pick in early 2019 drafts. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and […]

Erik Swoope Waived By Raiders

The Oakland Raiders have waived tight end Erik Swoope after picking him up in late-May. The 27-year-old missed the entire 2017 campaign only to play in seven games for the Colts last season, catching eight passes for 87 yards. Swoope could land a backup role elsewhere, but it’s highly unlikely he enters the fantasy conversation. […]

Antonio Brown Gets Through First Padded Practice Unscathed

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown wrapped up his first practice wearing pads Tuesday without any setbacks. The 31-year-old began training camp on the non-football injury list, but was quickly activated after two days. The Silver and Black likely won’t overwork their new stud acquisition too much in the preseason, and it’s unlikely he’ll appear […]

Darren Waller Shining As A Pass-Catcher

Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller is gaining more respect as a pass-catcher by the day at training camp. At 6’6,” he provides a large target and is displaying the athletic ability to go up and grab balls over top of coverage. Waller played wide receiver at Georgia Tech and is shaping up as a […]

Marcell Ateman Has Injury Scare Monday

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Marcell Ateman was forced from practice Monday with what appeared to be an arm injury. He was stripped of the football and went immediately to a trainer after the play with his arm down at his side. Ateman was seen doing some work after practice, so it appears that the injury […]