Fantasy Headliners - Late Round RB Sleepers
So excited for the 2018 Fantasy Football season! Sleepers can be described so many ways. More times than not on draft day people end up scrambling for running backs in the late rounds because they made different choices earlier in the draft. In this episode, I will be sharing some late-round running backs that you […]
Nick Mariano's Early-Round Overvalued List (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Everyone loves to talk about sleepers and which late-round fliers are going to deliver them to the promised land, but those picks can only blossom when overvalued landmines are left for others to step on. Here we'll be looking at two players per position […]
Lotto Time - Late Draft Picks that Could Pay Off
During the draft season, we love to get hyped up on young, up-and-coming players. Spinning yarns about future stardom and inflating their draft price to the point where many of these sleepers are no longer values. The purpose of this article is to try and identify sleepers that no one is excited about - the […]
Eli Manning (QB, NYG) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target ~145 CURRENT ADP: ~155 ANALYSIS: Do you like Saquon Barkley? What about Odell Beckham Jr.? Evan Engram? All of those players are being drafted at sixth or higher at their positions, yet Manning is currently the 21st quarterback off the board. It’s really easy to dislike Manning’s prospects coming into the season. He was the 24th ranked […]
Bull Rush - Target Risers and PPR Values
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Day 2 Notes from the 2018 National Fantasy Football Convention
We continue our coverage of this year's National Fantasy Football Convention (NFFC) with more player interviews from Sunday. The second NFFC took place in Fort Worth, Texas, so there were many Cowboys players and press in attendance, but several fantasy-relevant players from other teams were also present and willing to answer questions. As a member […]
Bruce Irvin Could Rush The Passer More In 2018
Oakland Raiders linebacker Bruce Irvin was asked to drop back in coverage a lot in 2017, but defensive coordinator Paul Guenther plans to have Irvin get back to rushing the passer more. “I knew he was a really gifted rusher,” Guenther said. “... Just coming here, I thought his best assets for us was to […]
Bear Down - Players Who Will See Market Share of Targets Decrease
In order for an NFL wide receiver to have a successful fantasy season, that wide receiver has to have the ball thrown to him. It seems so simple, but predicting how the share of a team's targets will shake out is difficult stuff when you factor in the combination of rookies and free agents that […]
2018 Rankings Analysis - Running Backs in Standard Leagues
The yards are getting harder and harder to come by for today’s running backs in the NFL. There were only nine 1,000-yard rushers in the NFL last season, the second-lowest amount over the past 15 years. The 2018 rushing champion, Kansas City’s Kareem Hunt, led the league with the lowest amount of yards (1,327) since […]
Dynasty RB Rankings Analysis (June)
As we draw ever-closer to NFL training camps, dynasty owners are gearing up for drafts already. Many rookie drafts have already begun, but the best is the dynasty startup where you get to create a new franchise from scratch. Dynasty is a different beast than redraft, so you need to know how to value each […]
Jimmy Graham (TE, GB) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target ~50 CURRENT ADP: ~60 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham is a known commodity, but is in a position to thrive with a new team. What ultimately pushed makes him a sleeper is what the Packers did in the NFL Draft. After releasing Jordy Nelson, the Packers did not prioritize a WR, but rather […]
Running Back Handcuffs Worth Drafting as Standalone Players
I've never been a handcuff enthusiast. I don't think it's an effective strategy. If I draft Kareem Hunt this year, I don't want Spencer Ware. He would just sit on my bench and have no chance at being a useful asset...unless Hunt goes down. I don't want Hunt to go down and I certainly would […]
Jordan Howard - This Year's Todd Gurley?
Let's not beat around the bush here. You've for sure heard about the parallels between the 2018 Bears and the 2017 Rams, of which there are many. The Rams brought in a new, offensive-minded head coach in Sean McVay to replace one of the worst head coaches in NFL history, Jeff Fisher. The Bears brought […]
The Million Dollar Question - RB or WR in 2018?
What’s up fantasy Jabronis? I’m taking a stab at answering the biggest question of all: What is the meaning of life? Is there life on other planets? What does wearing pleated pants in today's age say about you? Nope. You’ll have to ask el Camello or Raphstradamus about the pants. But I am here to […]
Best-Ball Rankings Analysis (June) - Quarterback
At Rotoballer, we are MFL10 fanatics. So much so, that we assembled our very own Best-Ball rankings at each position. This will help you formulate a plan as you proceed through your upcoming MFL10 drafts. Our rankings also include tiers in order to provide you with a more detailed breakdown on which players you should […]
2018 Standard Rankings Analysis (June) - Tight Ends
It is a great time for tight ends in the NFL and in fantasy football! Tight ends are going to be all the rage for fantasy football owners in 2018, just like open-concept layouts and barn doors are the rage for people buying new houses. Fantasy owners can choose from grizzled veterans who have been […]
ADP Arbitrage - MFL10 (Best-Ball) Mid-Round Players to Target
Here at RotoBaller, we are aware that many of you have embraced the MFL10 format with overwhelming passion. As a result, we have dedicated our efforts toward ensuring that you have abundant resources to boost your chances for success. Our Best-Ball rankings are included with the extensive ranking options that are available regardless of what […]
Ryan Switzer Impresses Jon Gruden
Oakland Raiders wide receiver and return man Ryan Switzer really impressed head coach Jon Gruden during offseason workouts, and he has a real chance to make an impact on offense in his second season in the NFL. “Ryan Switzer has really caught my eye,” Gruden said, unprompted. “Switzer has come in here and not only […]
Five Questions About 2018 You Wish You Knew The Answer To
The 2018 NFL season is slowly approaching. Organized team activities are happening. Free agents have mostly decided where they'll play. Fantasy drafts are even underway in some parts of the fantasy world. Even if you haven't drafted for a league yet, you've already been up to your ears in mocks, right? RIGHT? It isn't just […]
2018 Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis - Wide Receivers (Standard)
The pass-happy NFL was not as receiver-friendly in 2017 as it was the year before. Running the ball made a comeback this past season, as did spreading the ball around to many different pass catchers instead of zoning in one guy all the time. 24 wide receivers broke the 1,000-yard barrier in 2016, compared to […]
Dynasty Tight End Rankings Analysis (June)
We are closing in on the 2018 NFL season and training camp is right around the corner. As fantasy owners are gearing up for another exciting season, the Rotoballer staff continues to update our rankings for all formats. Kyle Richardson, Steven Halupka and yours truly have put together consensus rankings for dynasty leagues. Today, I’ll […]
Dynasty WR Rankings Analysis (June) - Part Two
We are closing in on the 2018 season and training camp is right around the corner. As fantasy owners are gearing up for another exciting season, Rotoballer staff is hard at work putting together our first rankings for the season. Pierre Camus, Steve Halupka and I have put together consensus rankings for dynasty leagues. I’ll be […]
Dynasty WR Rankings Analysis (June) - Part One
We are closing in on the 2018 season and training camp is right around the corner. As fantasy owners are gearing up for another exciting season, Rotoballer staff is hard at work putting together our first rankings for the season. Pierre Camus, Steven Halupka and myself have put together consensus rankings for dynasty leagues. I’ll […]
No Update On Possible Martavis Bryant Suspension
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant hasn't failed any drug tests or missed any of his tests, and the NFL hasn't notified him of any suspension, according to sources. A report recently came out that the Raiders were fearing a suspension for Bryant, but nothing has come of it yet. The 26-year-old missed an entire […]
Best-Ball Sleepers - Who to Target After Round 10 in MFL10s
Here at RotoBaller, we are aware that many of you have embraced the MFL10 format with overwhelming passion. As a result, we have dedicated our efforts toward ensuring that you have abundant resources to boost your chances for success. Our Best-Ball rankings are included with the extensive ranking options that are available to you regardless of […]
2018 Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis - Tight End (Half-PPR)
Unfortunately, tight ends as a position have been losing value in the NFL for quite a while. Gone are the days where tight ends were fantasy points machines, as teams are spreading the ball more and more and using their tight ends as blockers. However, there are still several high-performance tight ends in the league […]
2018 Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis - Wide Receivers (Half-PPR)
The last few years has seen a fall from grace for the wide receiver position in fantasy football formats. Due to the changes in offensive structures of teams (more of them spreading the ball around), the list of top wide receivers has become smaller and smaller. However, that does not mean that there are still […]
Martavis Bryant Could Be Facing Suspension
The Oakland Raiders fear that wide receiver Martavis Bryant could be facing discipline from the league, according to sources. The belief is that it pertains to the NFL's substance-abuse policy. Bryant missed the entire 2016 with the Steelers after repeated policy violations, so another suspension could be for all of the 2018 season or worse. […]
Dynasty Team Analysis - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Just like loyal fans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, I had high hopes for the team entering 2017. They had made some key free agent acquisitions including DeSean Jackson, had a defense anchored by Kwon Alexander and Lavonte David and franchise quarterback Jameis Winston had another year to grow. Everything seemed to be in place […]
2018 Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis - Running Backs (Half-PPR)
Aside from quarterbacks, no other position has more depth than running backs. Even in half-ppr formats, workhorse and satellite backs alike can thrive on the fantasy gridiron. Because fantasy owners have been treated with a plethora of talented options at this position, you can find top talent after the first few rounds of the draft […]