Seth Roberts On The Roster Bubble

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Seth Roberts has been inconsistent as a slot receiver and hasn't impressed in new head coach Jon Gruden's system this offseason. Roberts has been a touchdown-dependant fantasy option in the past, but at best he'd be the fourth receiver behind Amari Cooper, Jordy Nelson and Martavis Bryant in 2018. Gruden also […]

Let It Go - Players To Drop In Dynasty Leagues

Sometimes we can get a bit carried away as fantasy owners, especially in dynasty. Building a roster that sustains success over a period of years can blind our vision of what truly is. Dynasty owners need to dig deeper and take more risks. The biggest risks can be holding onto players for too long. Maybe […]

2018 Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis - Tight Ends (PPR)

The first wave of Rotoballer's official 2018 fantasy football rankings is live! Before I dive in, I would like to extend a huge thanks to Nick Mariano, Kyle Richardson, and Pierre Camus for all their hard work and dedication. Click here to check out the rankings and get a leg up on the rest of your […]

Jared Cook Impressing Jon Gruden

Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook, who had a career-high 54 catches for 688 yards in 2017, has impressed head coach Jon Gruden. “Jared Cook has had a great camp. I did not know Jared Cook moved like that,” Gruden said. “I knew he had really good pass receiving skills, but we can line him […]

2018 Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis - Wide Receiver (PPR)

RotoBaller's fantasy football rankings for PPR leagues are updated and live! Click here to check out the rankings and get a leg up on the rest of your leaguemates with some early research. Being part of a league with a point per reception (or "PPR") scoring format changes how fantasy owners approach the wide receiver position. […]

Khalil Mack Officially Holding Out

Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack is officially holding out of mandatory minicamp, but head coach Jon Gruden declined to say if the team would fine their star defender for missing practices. Mack is angling to be the highest paid defensive player in the NFL after accruing an impressive 40.5 sacks in his four seasons […]

Raiders Waive Christian Hackenberg

The Oakland Raiders waived quarterback Christian Hackenberg on Tuesday, according to a source. Hackenberg has been a bust ever since the Jets made him a second-round selection in 2016, and he has yet to play in a regular season game. Hackenberg may struggle to land with another team.

2018 Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis: Running Backs (PPR)

RotoBaller's PPR rankings are updated and live! Click here to check out the rankings and get a leg up on the rest of your leaguemates with some early research. Point per reception (or "PPR") scoring formats can give added value to pass-catching running backs who might not see a fantasy roster spot in standard leagues. For […]

Khalil Mack Not Expected To Attend Minicamp

Oakland Raiders star defensive end Khalil Mack is not expected to show up for mandatory minicamp this week as he seeks a lucrative contract extension, according to sources. Mack will officially be holding out for a new deal after averaging 12 sacks over the last three years. Mack, 27, is one of, if not the […]

Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis: Quarterbacks (June 2018)

The first wave of Rotoballer's official 2018 fantasy football rankings is finally live! Before I dive in, we need to acknowledge the hard work of expert rankers Nick Mariano, Kyle Richardson, and Pierre Camus. Click here to check out the rankings and get a leg up on the rest of your leaguemates with some early […]

Dynasty Stock Watch for 2018 – Quarterbacks (Part 2)

Fantasy owners do not always build their dynasty league teams around quarterbacks like the NFL does, but that does not mean making a quarterback the cornerstone of your fantasy franchise is a bad idea. Running backs are still arguably the most important position players in fantasy football, but quarterbacks rank a close second and gain […]

The Grass Isn't Greener - Free Agents Whose Value Will Decrease

We are about three months removed from Free Agency. The NFL Draft has come and gone. The fantasy picture is starting to become clearer as we near draft season. Immediately following free agent signings, fantasy analysts all over had instant reactions, and rightfully so. Those reactions were based on the NFL landscape at the time. […]

The Grass Really IS Greener! Free Agent Moves that Will Increase Value

We are about three months removed from free agency. The 2018 NFL Draft has come and gone. The fantasy picture is starting to become clearer as we near draft season. Immediately following free agent signings, fantasy analysts all over had instant reactions, and rightfully so. Those reactions were based on the NFL landscape at the […]

2018 PPR Mock Draft Review: Sleepers

If Rotoballer's first mock draft of the 2018 fantasy football (redraft) season is any indication of what things will look like in August, balance is the operative word. Yet sleepers still lay waiting in the grass. Through three rounds, sixteen running backs and sixteen wide receivers were drafted in the 16-round 12-team PPR draft. Despite […]

Best-Ball Rankings Analysis - Tight End

Since many of you have embraced the MFL10 format with overwhelming passion, the expert rankers at Rotoballer have assembled their 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 that provide you with a more detailed breakdown on which […]

Dynasty Stock Watch for 2018 - Wide Receiver Fallers

Before you read any farther, check out the first part of this series, where I look at five receivers who I think are risers in dynasty right now. Don't worry...I'll wait for you to read that. Alright, welcome back! Now that I've covered some names that you should target, let's talk about five wide receivers […]

Dynasty Stock Watch for 2018: WR Risers

When it comes to dynasty, the season never ends. Sure, that statement has become cliche at this point, but it's also true: a random Thursday in May can become an important dynasty moment because reports emerge that Chris Godwin is going to get more playing time for the Buccaneers. Some people are smiling because they've […]

Best-Ball Rankings Analysis - Wide Receiver

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 […]

Drafting Quarterbacks in MFL10s

Entering the classroom fifteen years ago, I received prudent advice from a veteran educator: great teachers “illustrate their thinking” in order for the scholar to acquire a better understanding of the lesson. I took the sage suggestion to heart and have tried to illuminate students’ critical thinking skills everyday of my career. As a fantasy […]

DeAndre Hopkins vs 2018 Wide Receiver Rookie Class - Dynasty Strategy

Wide receivers are a staple of NFL teams and fantasy rosters, with their ability to generate yards through the air a major factor for the success of the majority of NFL teams. Additionally, with PPR and half-PPR formats dominating fantasy scoring standards, wide receivers are becoming more and more important to championship rosters. Although wide […]

May NFL Mailbag - Running Backs, IDP, Sammy or Amari?

It has been a long time since I have done a mailbag article and I almost forgot how much fun they are. My favorite part about this, are my interactions with you, the reader. I am always open to answering questions on Twitter or Reddit, but most of the time, those are quick response from […]

Doug Martin May Make Things Interesting

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin has been showing a quick burst in organized team activities this week, and he could cause an interesting competition at running back with Marshawn Lynch in training camp. Martin has been a disappointment the last several seasons for the Buccaneers and was also suspended, and he hasn't topped the […]

Best-Ball Rankings Analysis - Running Back

Since many of you have embraced the MFL10 format with overwhelming passion, the expert rankers at Rotoballer have assembled their 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 […]

Carson Wentz - How Soon is Too Soon in Redraft?

Last year, the Philadelphia Eagles were arguably the best team in the NFL. With a 13-3 record and a first-place finish in the NFC East, the team from Philly had a lot going for it heading into the playoffs. However, after an injury to starting quarterback Carson Wentz, the team's playoff hopes were threatened. We […]

Raiders Impressed With Eddy Pineiro

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden has been impressed with undrafted rookie place kicker Eddy Pineiro in organized team activities. Pineiro hasn't missed a kick so far, and Gruden said that the rookie will have a battle with Giorgio Tavecchio in training camp for the starting job. Tavecchio is on the hot seat in Oakland […]

Raiders Acquire Christian Hackenberg

The Oakland Raiders acquired quarterback Christian Hackenberg from the New York Jets on Tuesday in exchange for a 2019 conditional seventh-round pick, according to Jets head coach Todd Bowles. Hackenberg has been a monumental bust as a second-round pick in 2016 and has yet to play in a regular season game. He was fourth on […]

Khalil Mack Not Present At OTAs

Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack is not present at organized team activities on Tuesday as he waits for a contract extension. It's not a surprise, and Mack could even sit out some of mandatory minicamp as he seeks a lucrative deal. The 27-year-old defensive beast will get paid after tallying 10.5 sacks and a […]

Sophomore Slump - Breakout Rookies Who Will Underperform in Year Two

2018 was an exceptionally strong year for rookies, especially at the running back position, where players like Alvin Kamara, Kareem Hunt, and Leonard Fournette put up strong numbers. There's been some talk in the fantasy football Twittersphere that some of those players could decline in their second years, and I get that. Kamara and Hunt […]

Dynasty Stock Watch for 2018 – Tight Ends

It is never too early to check out the fantasy football stock market, especially in dynasty leagues. The tight end position is locked and loaded with more firepower than the Avengers had against Thanos. You have veterans with 1,000-yard years littered all over their football cards and young phenoms with the potential to post fantastic […]

Dynasty Team Analysis - Oakland Raiders

Here at RotoBaller, we are examining all 32 teams in our offseason Dynasty Team outlook series. We have already discussed every franchise leading up to the NFL Draft, and will continue to review them as the offseason continues. Including which players you should trust, and which players you should avoid. We will also provide our […]