Five Mid-Round Must Have Players

With just two weeks left in preseason, the NFL regular season is right around the corner. That means fantasy drafts are ramping up everywhere. In every draft, I have players that I consider "must-haves," players I will reach a round or two early on to secure them on my roster. Here are five of my […]

Chris Warren III (RB, OAK) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~250 CURRENT ADP: ~420 ANALYSIS: As an undrafted free agent out of Texas, landing with Oakland puts Chris Warren III in a very interesting spot for fantasy purposes. His first game of the pre-season was against the Redskins, where he ran for 86 yards. In his second game against the Lions, he put up 110 […]

Jake Kumerow (WR, GB) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~250 CURRENT ADP: ~380 ANALYSIS: Dynasty owners have been all over Davante Adams and the Packers offense this year, with the departure of Jordy Nelson and the return of Aaron Rodgers. There is no denying the upside that this offense brings, and just how good Rodgers and his receivers can be for fantasy. While one of the popular late-round […]

Deep Dynasty Stashes - Undrafted Free Agents

Welcome to the first of this series called Deep Dynasty Stashes. As an avid dynasty football and fantasy football fan, this topic has always been a favorite of mine, and I'll be posting this through the pre-season and into the NFL season. One of the most fun parts of dynasty football leagues is drafting those […]

Keep/Trade/Cut - Late-Round QB

If you follow me on Twitter (@krich1532), you know I love to play the game Keep/Trade/Cut. We pick three players with an average draft position (ADP) in the same range and we determine what we will do with these players if we owned them in a league. This is a great exercise to start a […]

Stop that Hype Train! Vance McDonald (TE, PIT)

With the ease at which information is transmitted in this modern day and age, players that otherwise would have had a low ADP and tantalizing upside are being forced up draft boards by consensus within the community that they are undervalued. However, if the masses recognize that some players are at an ADP that is […]

Wide Receiver Standard Rankings - Tiers and Analysis

The expert rankers at RotoBaller are committed to providing you with the analysis that you need to formulate a plan as you proceed through your drafts - regardless of whether you are participating in Dynasty, Redraft, or Best-Ball leagues. Our rankings also include tiers, in order to supply a more detailed breakdown on which players […]

Hot Take NFL Podcast - Wide Receiver Rankings Debate With Marcas Grant

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni are joined by Marcas Grant of NFL Network to discuss the most recent news and notes of the day for NFL fans, share their wide receiver rankings, and provide some hot takes on fantasy football draft advice. This radio show is sponsored by our good […]

Paul Butler Continues To Be Productive In Preseason

Oakland Raiders rookie tight end Paul Butler finished another strong preseason game in Saturday's loss to the Rams. Butler ended with three catches for 35 yards, with a long reception of 24 yards, along with having a team-high four targets. Last week, Butler had one reception for 24 yards versus the Lions, showing he has […]

Ryan Switzer Held Without A Catch In Preseason Game

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Ryan Switzer was held without a catch in Saturday's preseason loss to the Rams. Switzer was able to find the end zone in their first preseason game versus the Lions but had no such luck against the Rams. Switzer has been looking good in camp, but it was reported that he […]

Griff Whalen Catches Touchdown In Preseason Action

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Griff Whalen came away with one touchdown in Saturday's preseason loss versus the Rams. Whalen ended with two receptions for 13 yards and one touchdown, on a team-high four targets. Whalen had been working with the first two offensive units this past week at practice and will continue to compete for […]

Jalen Richard Solid In Limited Time During Preseason Game

Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard had a solid outing versus the Rams on Saturday, in what was a preview of their Week 1 season opener. Richard finished with three catches for 35 yards and no touchdowns. Richard was able to show his explosiveness, as one of his receptions went for 29 yards, providing plenty […]

Chris Warren III Impressive Yet Again In Preseason Action

Oakland Raiders running back Chris Warren III put up a fantastic performance Saturday versus the Rams. He ended with 110 rushing yards and one touchdown on 18 carries. He was the only running back who saw action in the rushing game, which could be an encouraging sign for him, as he is competing for what […]

Connor Cook Looks Average In Preseason Game Versus Rams

Oakland Raiders quarterback Connor Cook looked very pedestrian in Saturday's game against the Rams. Cook finished with no touchdowns and only 49 yards on 6 of 12 passing. Cook looked very strong in their first preseason game against the Lions, with 141 yards and one touchdown, but struggled in practice this week. He is likely […]

EJ Manuel Tosses One Touchdown In Preseason Loss

Oakland Raiders quarterback EJ Manuel finished Saturday's game versus the Rams with one touchdown and 86 yards on 10 of 16 passing. Manuel was the Raiders' backup quarterback last season and is looking to lock down his role this year, as third-string quarterback Connor Cook is putting pressure on him. Manuel was able to lead […]

Eddy Pineiro Does Not Play Saturday

Oakland Raiders place kicker Eddy Pineiro (groin) tweaked his groin and didn't play in the preseason game on Saturday against the Rams, according to head coach Jon Gruden. Pineiro is battling with veteran Mike Nugent for the kicking duties in training camp. Pineiro's injury isn't good, but as long as it doesn't keep him out […]

Griff Whalen Impressing, But Fighting For Roster Spot

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Griff Whalen had a positive preseason opener versus the Lions and is looking to build on that Saturday against the Rams. Whalen played on 14 offensive snaps against the Lions, with both the first and second units. He followed that up with a strong week of practice where he again worked […]

EJ Manuel Set For Plenty Of Playing Time Saturday

Oakland Raiders quarterback EJ Manuel is in line for a good amount of playing time in Saturday's second preseason game against the Rams. Last week Raiders quarterback Connor Cook looked good versus the Lions, but he struggled in practice this week according to Matt Schneidman, Mercury News. Manuel was the number two quarterback last year […]

DeAndre Washington Needs To Impress In The Preseason

Oakland Raiders running back Deandre Washington is looking to be on the chopping block when it comes to making the final roster. The Raiders have Marshawn Lynch and Doug Martin as their top two backs, with Jalen Richard as the clear number three option. Things continue to get tough for Washington since rookie running back […]

Chris Warren III Looking To Build On Strong First Game

Oakland Raiders rookie running back Chris Warren III is coming off a very strong game in the Raiders preseason opener, where he ran for 86 yards on 13 carries, which was a team high. According to Matt Schneidman, Mercury News, Raiders running backs coach Jemal Singleton said Warren needs to improve on his pass protection. […]

Running Back Stat Sleepers - Missed Tackles Forced

Plunging into the world of football analytics is without question a great way to find fantasy sleepers for the coming season. Especially in the case of running backs, considering overall elusiveness is arguably the best way to determine how good (or bad) a player's performance was. We're going to dive head-first into some grade-A elusiveness […]

Jared Cook (TE, OAK) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~170 CURRENT ADP: ~180 ANALYSIS: ADP:  Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook had a bit of a breakout season in 2017, with 54 catches and 688 yards on his way to a TE12 finish. Playing his first year for the Oakland Raiders, he was targeted 86 times, second-most of his career. Michael Crabtree was cut in […]

Five Tight End ADP Draft Values

As the NFL season approaches, and leagues begin to host their fantasy drafts, we have a pretty good idea of where most players will be drafted. While the early rounds are chock full of studs and obvious picks, it's the middle and late rounds that will truly make or break your draft. We already looked […]

2018 ADP Throwdown - JuJu Smith-Schuster vs. Allen Robinson

Fantasy football draft season is upon us and RotoBaller is here to help! In this series, two RotoBaller experts will discuss the merits of two players with similar value and average draft position (ADP). Remember that situations will change for all players over the course of the summer and it may impact where they are […]

No End In Sight To Khalil Mack's Holdout

There is no end in sight to Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack's holdout, according to a source. He will not be reporting to the team before their second preseason game this Saturday, meaning he will be fined another $814,000. You'd think the Raiders and Mack will have something worked out before Week 1, but […]

Jon Gruden Praises Derek Carr's Knowledge Of Offense

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden has been very impressed with quarterback Derek Carr's knowledge of his offense in training camp. And that's saying something, as Gruden is notoriously tough on his quarterbacks and forces them to know all the nuances and variables built into every play. Carr has passed with flying colors. “I think […]

Martavis Bryant Inconsistent In Camp

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant was the topic of an unusual analogy by head coach Jon Gruden, who referred to him as a "white tiger." According to Michael Gehlken, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Gruden was quoted as saying "...sometimes he comes out to play and sometimes he doesn’t. It’s good to see him because he’s […]

Jordy Nelson (WR, OAK) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~105 CURRENT ADP: ~110 ANALYSIS: Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jordy Nelson is another receiver that was crushed by poor quarterback play a year ago. Through the first four games, it was business as usual as he had 19 catches and six touchdowns. However, then Aaron Rodgers went down and the wheels fell off. Brett Hundley had trouble […]

Five Wide Receiver ADP Draft Values

As the NFL season approaches, and leagues begin to host their fantasy drafts, we have a pretty good idea of where most players will be drafted. While the early rounds are chock full of studs and obvious picks, it's the middle and late rounds that will truly make or break your draft. Today, I present […]

Griff Whalen Working Ahead Of Ryan Switzer

Both Oakland Raiders wide receivers Griff Whalen and Ryan Switzer have been working out of the slot, but Whalen has worked ahead of Switzer in practices. The two are both undersized slot men with experience in the return game. “It’s neck-and-neck with those guys. When Seth Roberts gets back, it’s a very competitive position at […]