Scott Engel's Early Rankings and Analysis - Quarterbacks
I am proud to say that RotoBaller is the new home for my 2019 Fantasy Football Rankings. Thanks for finding me here, as I am entering my 23rd season of providing professional Fantasy Football rankings and analysis. Last season I played in 10 leagues, made the playoffs in seven, the Super Bowl in five and […]
Rookie Running Back Preview: The King and Pocket Aces Show
Check out the newest podcast team here at RotoBaller HQ, featuring two of the best in the industry. We are thrilled to introduce the awesome duo of Scott "The King" Engel and Anthony "Pocket Aces" Aniano of RotoBaller Radio - tune in below as they discuss the fantasy football off-season and recap the start of NFL free agency. […]
Late-Round Rookie WRs to Target in Dynasty Drafts
With the NFL Draft behind us, it's rookie draft season for dynasty owners. You probably have some good ideas of who you'll be taking early in those drafts, but what about in the later rounds? Who's your fourth-round rookie pick going to be? How will you ever make sense of the guys available that late? […]
Projected ADP Risers - QBs and TEs to Target in Early Drafts
Welcome to part one of a new series on fantasy football ADPs. Here, we will take a look at the current state of ADPs and predict which players are going to see their draft slot rise between now and the heart of draft season in late August/early September. Understanding where player ADPs are headed can […]
Dynasty Tiered Rankings and Analysis (Wide Receiver)
We realize that dynasty football leagues are active all year-round. At RotoBaller, we are committed to providing you with the latest information at all times. Now that the 2019 NFL Draft is over, we assembled our rankings team to give you our latest fantasy football rankings for dynasty leagues. Our rankings also include tiers which provide […]
Dynasty Tiered Rankings and Analysis (Quarterbacks)
We've finished our post-draft dynasty rankings here at RotoBaller, which means that it's time to look at those rankings by tier and discuss them. Youth rules the day in these rankings, with three of our top four quarterbacks entering their second or third seasons. But not every dynasty owner is planning for the future, so […]
Rookie Spotlight - Josh Jacobs
After our recent RotoBaller rookie dynasty draft, organizer and lead editor Pierre Camus asked us if we could conceivably select one position to pick from, where would it be? My answer was easy, although it sounded amateurish at first: Give me the first pick. Not because of the pomp and circumstance surrounding it. I want […]
Fantasy Bomb Pod - Dynasty Running Back Rankings Analysis
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@PFunk00) and NFL writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) review the top RB tiers of the recently updated dynasty rankings. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on […]
Dynasty Tiered Rankings and Analysis (Tight End)
Recently, the RotoBaller staff put together our up-to-date rankings for dynasty formats. As you can see, the position is ruled by a clearly established top tier, consisting of Travis Kelce, Zach Ertz, and George Kittle. Our tight end rankings on RotoBaller reflect how dynasty startup drafts have generally played out this offseason. Kelce is usually the […]
Dynasty Tiered Rankings and Analysis (Running Back)
Recently, the RotoBaller staff put together our up-to-date rankings for dynasty formats. As you will see in dynasty formats as well as redraft leagues, the running back position is at a premium. Of the first 24 players overall, half of them are RBs. With the number of teams in the NFL to adopt the committee […]
Rookie Running Backs Destined for a Committee
There has been some great rookie running back draft classes in recent years. This year wasn't one of those. While there was a number of players that were solid options later in the draft, there were only a couple that have the opportunity to be full-time starters in Year 1. These are not those guys. […]
Most Improved Offenses - NFL Draft Reaction
The 2019 NFL draft is now in the books, and that means that the months of speculation can begin! It's also time when we see the biggest changes to a roster, outside of the opening of free agency, so fantasy owners will have a multitude of questions after the draft. In this article, I'm going […]
Rookie Mock Draft Recap - What the Experts Were Thinking
Just after the NFL Draft finished up, we assembled our fantasy football dynasty writers for a rookie mock draft. This was a 10-team draft that went eight rounds (because we're fiends). League settings were PPR, single-QB, dynasty, rookies only. To see the full board in all its glory hosted by our friends at Sleeper, check […]
Just a Sophomore Slump - Third-Year Players Who Will Rebound in 2019
There were more sophomore successes in the NFL in 2018 than sophomore slumps. Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes threw for 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns, Carolina’s Christian McCaffrey ran for 1,000 yards and added 867 receiving yards, and both Pittsburgh’s James Conner and Seattle’s Chris Carson had breakout rushing seasons after doing little during their rookie […]
Josh Jacobs - The Next Beast Mode?
Since the NFL Draft, Josh Jacobs has been the talk of the fantasy community. With his selection to the Oakland Raiders, speculation has been all over the place in terms of his value in not only dynasty formats but also redraft leagues. He may very well be the replacement for Marshawn Lynch in this offense. […]
Martavis Bryant To Apply For Reinstatement In Coming Weeks
Free-agent suspended wide receiver Martavis Bryant said that he plans to apply for reinstatement in the coming weeks. The disappointing and oft-suspended wideout caught 19 passes for 266 yards (14.0 average) and no touchdowns in just eight games for the Raiders in 2018 before he was suspended late in the year. There's a chance he […]
Which Rookie Wide Receivers Are Worth Our Attention?
With the NFL Draft now come and gone, we go from scouting incoming players for the draft to now determining their values in fantasy football. The crop of receivers in the 2019 class was an intriguing one. With many experts having varying opinions on how to rank this group. If you follow me on Twitter […]
Dynasty Price Check - Josh Rosen
Now that the NFL Draft results are set in stone, we roll on with our Dynasty Price Check series where we evaluate the current market for fantasy-relevant players. Today's column will take a look at Miami Dolphins QB Josh Rosen. Rosen has been talked about more than any other non-rookie over the last couple of […]
Rookie Running Backs In The Best Fantasy Situations
The NFL Draft has come and gone, and now it's time to take a look at the new landscape of the league. Today, I want to talk about rookie running backs and which ones ended up in potentially good fantasy situations, specifically in re-draft leagues. Who'll be able to make an impact on the field […]
Dynasty IDP Rookie Linebacker Risers and Fallers
With the NFL Draft in the books, we can finally take a look at some of the dynasty rookie IDP players and start to put together our rookie rankings. We now have landing spots and all questions about draft capital investment have been answered. As is the case with every NFL Draft, there were plenty […]
Raiders Want Hunter Renfrow To Move Around
Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden would like to see rookie wide receiver Hunter Renfrow move around the field in his first season in the NFL. He was selected in the fourth round and the Raiders would like him to master the playbook in not just the slot position, but other positions as well. Antonio […]
Antonio Brown Won't Play In Preseason
Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said he's not planning on playing wide receiver Antonio Brown at all in the preseason. It's Brown's first season with the Raiders, but it doesn't sound like Gruden is worried about him gaining any chemistry with quarterback Derek Carr in preseason games. The 30-year-old wideout should be just fine […]
Kolton Miller To Remain At Left Tackle
Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden confirmed that Kolton Miller will remain at left tackle in 2019, while Trent Brown, who is the richest offensive lineman in NFL history, will be at right tackle. Gabe Jackson will remain at right guard. Miller struggled on the blind side in 2018, so it'll be interesting to see […]
Fantasy Bomb Pod - Late-Round Rookie Sleepers (Slayton, Harmon, Weber and more)
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@PFunk00) and NFL writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) discuss picks from Day 2 & 3 of the 2019 NFL Draft that could garner attention in dynasty rookie drafts. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as […]
Raiders Re-Sign Doug Martin
The Oakland Raiders re-signed running back Doug Martin to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Steve Wyche. This comes a day after Isaiah Crowell tore his Achilles during a workout on Tuesday. He will likely miss the entire 2019 season. Martin had a fumbling issue in 2018 but otherwise […]
Fantasy Bomb Pod - Rookie RBs That Should Be On Your Radar
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@PFunk00) and NFL writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) highlight the top rookie running backs (RB) to target in dynasty league rookie drafts and discuss their re-draft value as well. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio […]
Isaiah Crowell Suffers Torn Achilles
Oakland Raiders running back Isaiah Crowell suffered a torn Achilles tendon during a workout with the team on Tuesday and will likely miss the entire 2019 season, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Crowell is expected to have surgery next week. The 26-year-old had 685 yards on 143 carries with six touchdowns with the Jets […]
Engel's Angles - NFL Draft 2019 Rookie Reactions and Hot Takes
Here are some of my initial and most essential fantasy observations from the 2019 NFL Draft. Some of you asked for specific observations on social media and here are your answers. I'm not big on rookies in yearly leagues, but I'll be targeting one specific TE.Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings […]
Sebastian Janikowski Retires
Free-agent kicker Sebastian Janikowski announced his retirement at the age of 41 on Sunday after spending 19 years in the NFL. He made more money than any kicker in NFL history. Janikowski finishes his illustrious career being known as one of the strongest legs in football for a long time. He spent 17 of his […]
Instant Reaction - NFL Draft Round 4-7 Winners/Losers
The third day of the NFL Draft is when things can start to drag on for people who aren't super into the NFL, but it's also where there's a ton of value to be had. Teams can fill a lot of holes -- particularly at a position like running back -- late in the draft. […]