NFL Draft Round 1 Winners/Losers - Instant Reaction

On Thursday night, the NFL Draft kicked off with the Arizona Cardinals taking Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray, just as everyone was expecting. From there, though, things started to go awry, with the Raiders and Giants in particular making questionable early picks. Here at RotoBaller, we want to help you make sense of things from a […]

Raiders Finish Their First Round With Johnathan Abram

The Oakland Raiders selected Mississippi State safety Johnathan Abram with the No. 27 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft. This is the selection that Oakland gained from the Cowboys when they traded receiver Amari Cooper last season. Abram had some really good seasons in college and welcomes contact in the secondary. He's a very […]

Raiders Take Josh Jacobs With Second First-Round Pick

The Oakland Raiders selected Alabama running back Josh Jacobs with the No. 24 overall pick of the 2019 NFL draft. This was the selection that the Raiders acquired when they shipped defensive end Khalil Mack to the Bears last season. Jacobs split time in Alabama's backfield. He's a finisher with the rock in his hand […]

Raiders Take Clelin Ferrell At No. 4 Overall

The Oakland Raiders selected Clemson defensive end Clelin Ferrell with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft. Ferrell clearly has first-round talent, and he's a traditional 3-4 defensive end that should fit well in Oakland's defensive system. Some thought that Josh Allen was the best pure edge rusher in this draft, but […]

Raiders Like Dwayne Haskins

The Oakland Raiders moved Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins up their draft board late this week, according to a source. Haskins impressed the Raiders during his workout, and he could be an option for them at No. 4 overall, but it would certainly be a surprising pick with Derek Carr already on the roster and […]

Raiders Moving On From Marshawn Lynch

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch plans to retire, a source informed of the situation told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The Raiders plan to move on, and Lynch doesn't want to play for another team. The team plans on selecting a running back early in this week's draft, and Alabama runner Josh Jacobs, considered the […]

Running Back Best-Ball Tiered Rankings and Analysis

We carry on with our best ball rankings analysis with a look at running backs. For those who may have missed it, our analysis on wide receivers is available right here. The ranking experts at RotoBaller have assembled tiered rankings in all major formats in order to help you prepare for your upcoming drafts, and […]

Early 2019 Breakout Candidates - Wide Receiver

The most dormant weeks of the offseason have passed (thankfully) and the free agency process has produced a steady stream of breaking news and player movement that has altered the fantasy landscape. As the weeks unfold, more changes in destinations and expectations will repeatedly impact the decision-making of owners who manage rosters in Dynasty leagues […]

Fantasy Bomb Pod - NFL Draft Preview with John Laub

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) are joined by the Gridiron Scholar, John Laub, to preview the top offensive players in the 2019 NFL Draft and predict their landing spots. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on […]

Wide Receiver Best-Ball Tiered Rankings and Analysis (April 2019)

Passion for the Best-Ball format continues to escalate and the overwhelming response from owners has created an explosion in popularity for these leagues while also creating another avenue to enjoy the experience of participation in fantasy football. Those of you who have already embraced the Best Ball format are fully aware that you are simultaneously building your […]

Dynasty Breakouts for 2019 – Wide Receiver

If you want to rule the roost in your dynasty fantasy football league this season and for the next several seasons, building your receiving corps around young game breakers with plenty of upside is one of the quickest ways to do it. The NFL is a pass-first league and will continue to be that way […]

Can You Trust Rookie Wide Receivers in Re-draft?

This upcoming NFL Draft feels like it's very heavy on wide receivers and light on running backs. For dynasty owners, that leads to a pretty simple result: draft the receivers at the top of your rookie draft. But in re-draft, there's long been this idea that rookie wide receivers aren't consistently useful in fantasy, that […]

Tight End Best-Ball Tiered Rankings and Analysis (April 2019)

All of a sudden, the tight end has become cool in fantasy football. Maybe not all of them, but the position that used to be largely ignored until the middle rounds is now a priority for some. If you managed to nab one of the top three TEs last year, you had a clear advantage […]

Quarterback Best-Ball Tiered Rankings and Analysis (April 2019)

If you are a veteran of the Best-Ball format, you know that every possible advantage helps in these early draft days. The NFL Draft is still a week away, so it's important to get an idea of how to value rookies before we know their landing spots if you are in the midst of a […]

Dynasty Price Check - Demaryius Thomas

Today's dynasty price check column will take a look at Demaryius Thomas. We will start off with an overview of Thomas' recent history and then analyze his value in dynasty leagues. Then, we will propose some possible trades involving Thomas to give you some ideas for either buying or selling him. When it comes to […]

NFL Draft 32 for 32 - Seattle Seahawks

Given the talent on the roster, the Seattle Seahawks actually overachieved in 2018. Something has to be said for this coaching staff for what they got from the likes of Chris Carson and the group of receivers. Some of the praise should, of course, be shifted to Russell Wilson. Although the passing yardage wasn't there, […]

Raiders Visiting With Noah Fant

The Oakland Raiders are visiting with Iowa tight end Noah Fant on Monday, according to a source. The Raiders have the No. 4, No. 24 and No. 27 picks in the first round of the draft and could definitely go with a tight end with one of those picks after Jared Cook left in free […]

NFL Draft 32 for 32 - Pittsburgh Steelers

The 2018 season was one of discord for the Pittsburgh Steelers, one that played out for all eyes to see. With Le'Veon Bell choosing to sit out the entire season due to a contract dispute, Ben Roethlisberger put together his best statistical season to date (5,129 yards and 37 total TD, 456.10 FP). Although the […]

Raiders Close To Signing Benson Mayowa

The Oakland Raiders are close to signing free-agent defensive end Benson Mayowa to a one-year deal that can exceed $3 million, according to a source. Mayowa spent two seasons with the Raiders from 2014-15 and had 38 total tackles, four sacks, a forced fumble and fumble recovery in 15 games for the Cardinals in 2018. […]

Raiders Re-Sign Jalen Richard

The Oakland Raiders re-signed running back Jalen Richard to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Richard set career highs in catches (68) and receiving yards (607) last season, and his 68 catches tied for the team lead and Marcus Allen for the fourth-most receptions by a running back in team history. He also had 55 carries […]

2019 Dynasty Price Check - Sammy Watkins

When it comes to dynasty football leagues you know there is no offseason. Without the in-season worries of lineup setting and setting up waiver wire claims, dynasty league enthusiasts can focus their efforts on making trades to improve their teams and preparing for rookie drafts. Today's column will take a look at Kansas City Chiefs wide […]

Raiders Release Seth Roberts

The Oakland Raiders released wide receiver Seth Roberts on Thursday, according to a source. Roberts became expendable after the team inked Ryan Grant to a deal this week. The 28-year-old had a career-high 45 receptions for 494 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games for the Raiders in 2018. He has 158 catches, 1,826 yards […]

Raiders Sign Ryan Grant

The Oakland Raiders signed free-agent wide receiver Ryan Grant to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Grant, a former fifth-round pick, spent last year with the Colts and caught 35 passes for 334 yards and one touchdown in a career-high 10 starts. He played his first four seasons with the Redskins and has 119 catches for […]

Raiders Holding Workout With Kyler Murray

The Oakland Raiders are holding a private workout with Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray on Monday in Dallas, a source informed of the situation told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Oakland's staff is expected to work out Ohio State's Dwayne Haskins next. The Raiders brass insists that Derek Carr remains the starter under center, but they are […]

The King's Keeper Corner - Mailbag and Stock Report

To have your dynasty and keeper questions answered in the Keeper Korner, simply follow me on Twitter @scotteTheKing and contact me to be considered for publication and responses. I look forward to seeing your posts and questions soon. I also have included the first part of my offseason dynasty/keeper stock report here. The NFL Draft […]

Raiders Sign Luke Willson

The Oakland Raiders signed free-agent tight end Luke Willson to an undisclosed deal on Friday. It's likely just a one-year deal. Wilson spent the 2018 season with the Lions after playing five seasons with the Seahawks as mostly a blocking tight end. He has 102 catches for 1,216 yards with 11 touchdowns in 86 career […]

NFL Draft 32 for 32 - New York Jets Outlook

A common theme that you will see with the teams at the top of this year's draft is starting over. That is exactly the case with the New York Jets. Gone is Todd Bowles, enter Adam Gase. Gone is Isaiah Crowell, enter Le'Veon Bell. The front office is hoping that these two moves help improve […]

Brandon Marshall Signs With Raiders

The Oakland Raiders signed free-agent linebacker Brandon Marshall to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday. Marshall spent six seasons with the Broncos and had 412 tackles, 6.5 sacks, two interceptions, 21 passes defensed, four forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in 63 regular season starts in Denver. He has three 100-plus tackle seasons but has […]

Raiders Agree With Isaiah Crowell

The Oakland Raiders signed free-agent running back Isaiah Crowell to a one-year deal worth up to $2.5 million on Thursday, according to a source. Crowell had several big games with the Jets in 2018 but finished with a disappointing 143 carries for 685 yards and six touchdowns while playing in 13 games. His fantasy value […]

NFL Draft 32 for 32 - Oakland Raiders Outlook

What a difference a year makes for the Oakland Raiders. This time last year, the team was back under the control of Jon Gruden and we were all left wondering what would be in store for them. After several questionable moves later (dealing away Khalil Mack and Amari Cooper), the 2018 Raiders were an embarrassing […]