Griff Whalen Could Miss A Couple Weeks

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said wide receiver Griff Whalen (toe) is dealing with turf toe and could miss a couple of weeks. He's not expected to be ready for Week 1 against the Rams and is a candidate for an injury settlement. Whalen's emergence may have made Ryan Switzer (traded to the Steelers) […]

Steelers Trade For Ryan Switzer

The Pittsburgh Steelers acquired wide receiver Ryan Switzer and a sixth-round pick in 2019 from the Oakland Raiders on Monday in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick in 2019. The team plans to use Switzer in the preseason finale on Thursday, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. The Raiders traded for Switzer from the Cowboys […]

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

"Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me...you can't get fooled again." Unfortunately, the classic proverb from the eloquent President George W. Bush is not entirely accurate when it comes to fantasy football. Every year, fantasy gamers are sucked in by rookie hype and every year, many of them fail to live up to expectations. […]

Tight End Dynasty Rankings - Tiers and Analysis

The rankers here at RotoBaller are committed to providing you with detailed fantasy football rankings for dynasty leagues. Our rankings also include tiers which supply a more detailed breakdown on which players to target for your rosters, along with the performers that you should avoid. These rankings are updated continuously and should be used as […]

Martavis Bryant Finishes With Only One Catch

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant had only one catch in Friday's win versus the Packers. Bryant's role in the offense has been in flux during camp and preseason, as he is fighting for the third-string receiving job. He ended the game with one catch for 14 yards, but it came from backup quarterback Connor […]

Doug Martin Has First Real Production This Preseason

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin put together a solid game in the limited chances he had. Martin finished the game with six carries for 24 yards, with a long run of 16 yards. Prior to this game, Martin had only seen one carry in the preseason, as he didn't dress for the Raiders most […]

Amari Cooper Hauls In First Catch Of The Preseason

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper brought in his first catch of the preseason in Friday's game versus the Packers. Cooper played a limited role in their first matchup against the Lions, then sat out completely in last week's game versus the Rams. Cooper hauled in a catch on the first play of the game […]

Chris Warren III Punches In Another Touchdown

Oakland Raiders rookie running back Chris Warren III came away with another touchdown in Friday's preseason victory over the Packers. Warren III is currently fighting for a roster spot, which is looking more and more likely, especially since Deandre Washington recently had knee surgery. Warren III finished the game with 54 yards on the ground […]

Derek Carr Has Limited Showing In Preseason Game

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr only played one series in Friday's preseason game versus the Packers. It was reported earlier in the week that the Raiders' starters would play into the second quarter but did not turn out to be the case. In his limited time, Carr finished with only two completions for 68 yards […]

Offensive Line Power Rankings (Preseason)

The most basic aspects of football are blocking and tackling. Of course, the glory, girls, and in some instances paychecks go to the skill players, but the basis of a good offense in the NFL is the offensive line. Without a competent offensive line, an entire offense can crumble before your very eyes. Running backs […]

Preseason Fantasy Risers and Fallers

NFL preseason action is a great opportunity to catch glimpses of what to expect from players come Week 1. Several names can boom or bust their fantasy stocks based on how well they perform in that span, making it especially important for fantasy owners to be aware of how each player has been doing. While […]

Why ZeroRB Didn't Work in 2017

For someone drafting 8th in a 10-man league last year, going Zero-RB could have potentially netted them a top-three round haul of Mike Evans, Jordy Nelson, and Demaryius Thomas. On draft day, this is an amazing stack of WR1s. By the end of the year, it's weekly middling to poor performances that the owners' highest draft […]

Target Regression Candidates - Tight Ends

You are confronted by multiple challenges when determining which tight ends to select for your rosters. The hefty investment that is necessary in order to secure one of the highly productive options guarantees that an enticing collection of running backs and wide receivers will elude you during a critical early round. But you are also […]

Derek Carr (QB, OAK) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~120 CURRENT ADP: ~130 ANALYSIS: The majority of owners have dismissed Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr as a viable option this season, as memories of his substandard 2017 season have lingered (22 touchdowns/ 3,496 yards). Yet, he is just one year removed from a QB10 finish in 2016 (28 touchdowns/ 3,937 yards), during which […]

Late-Round Fliers For Best Ball (MFL10s)

With each passing day, we advance closer to the rapidly approaching Week 1 kickoffs. Even though many owners will devote much of their remaining time toward becoming heavily involved in the construction of rosters for their redraft leagues, a massive number of you have also remained passionate about building lineups in the tremendously popular Best-Ball […]

Martavis Bryant Needs To Step Up Versus Packers

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant has to do more in the offense against the Packers on Friday. It was reported earlier in camp that Bryant was struggling to pick up the offense and comes in with only one catch for 18 yards this preseason. He is currently fighting for the third wide receiver spot […]

Jordy Nelson Ready To Take On Former Team

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jordy Nelson is prepping for his first game against his former team, the Green Bay Packers. Nelson was released back in March and quickly signed with the Raiders. Nelson has only one catch for four yards this preseason, which came in their first game against the Lions. Nelson and the starters […]

Amari Cooper Looking To Record First Catch Of Preseason

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper is seeking his first catch this preseason against the Packers. Cooper has seen very limited playing time in the first two games and didn't even dress for their most recent game against the Rams. Last season Cooper was plagued by drops and inconsistency, which limited his overall production. Cooper […]

Chris Warren III Ready To Grab Roster Spot

Oakland Raiders rookie running back Chris Warren III has a huge opportunity in front of him versus the Packers on Friday. Warren III is currently fighting for a roster spot and with Deandre Washington out due to surgery, he has the chance to prove he belongs there. Warren III has 31 rushes for 199 yards […]

Jalen Richard Looking To Continue Strong Preseason

Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard could be in line for plenty of playing time versus the Packers in Friday's preseason game. Richard has been one of the more productive Raiders so far this preseason, with a total five rushes for 13 yards and seven catches for 70 yards. Richard has a long reception of […]

Doug Martin Looking To Establish Role Versus Packers

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin has the potential to see extended time against the Packers in Friday's third preseason game. Martin only has one carry for three yards this preseason, which came in the first game against the Lions. He sat out last week against the Rams, so this playing time will be vital […]

Marshawn Lynch To See Extended Playing Time Versus Packers

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch will see playing time into the second quarter versus the Packers on Friday. Lynch didn't play last week versus the Rams and didn't have an official carry in the preseason opener against the Lions. He had a long touchdown called back due to holding versus the Lions, so this […]

Derek Carr Will Play Into Second Quarter Versus Packers

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr will see the most playing time thus far in the preseason. Carr didn't suit up for last week's game versus the Rams, but will now play into the second quarter against the Packers on Friday, which is the team's third preseason game. Carr has only four passing attempts so far […]

DeAndre Washington Has Knee Surgery

Oakland Raiders running back Deandre Washington had arthroscopic knee surgery Wednesday, which is considered minor, according to Scott Bair, NBC Sports Bay Area. Washington didn't play in last week's preseason game versus the Rams and won't play on Friday against the Packers. Washington is on the outside looking when it comes to the Raiders running […]

King's Classic - Industry Expert Drafts Analysis

This weekend saw the fantasy football world converge on the football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, for the inaugural King’s Classic. Thanks to Bob Lung and Brad Evans (among many others), we had 24 sites represented between two divisions -- Brown and Blanda, named for the first two players taken in the first ever […]

Updated Mid-Round Running Backs To Target For ZeroRB Drafters

Two weeks ago I brought you my first installment of mid-round running backs to target if you choose to go ZeroRB in your drafts this year. With two preseason games in the books, and more information, things have changed in the running back landscape and I am giving my first update. This article will cover […]

Brandin Cooks - Buy Now in Dynasty

Brandin Cooks, former first-round pick out of Oregon State, will be playing for his third NFL team in 2018. Although he's already heading into his fifth season in the league, he is just 24 years old and will turn 25 in September. Cooks spent his first three seasons with Drew Brees down in New Orleans, where […]

Jordy Nelson Set for Preseason Action Versus Former Team

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jordy Nelson will be facing his former team the Packers, this Friday in the third preseason game. According to Michael Gehlken, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Nelson said “Emotionally, it won’t be a problem,” Nelson spent 10 seasons with the Packers before his release this offseason, which was followed by signing with the […]

Seth Roberts Back At Practice

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Seth Roberts returned to practice this week after missing time due to an undisclosed injury. Roberts name has been the subject of trade rumors since the wide receiver position for the Raiders is very competitive. Roberts has not played in either of the Raiders first two preseason games and with the […]

#TrendingNow - Preseason Week 2 Risers and Fallers

Halfway through the pre-season and we are one week closer to real football! Well, hopefully, it’s real football. Many fans, analysts, and even players have a nervous feeling about the product we will see on the field this season thanks to rule changes and safety precautions. My thoughts? Let’s just be thankful we have football […]