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Brandon Aiyuk Leads 49ers In Receiving During Final Preseason Game
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk hauled in one of three targets for 35 yards in the 49ers' 23-12 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday. On a night in which nine 49ers had at least one reception and none had more than two, Aiyuk's lone catch and run was good enough to […]
NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 3 Daily Fantasy Football (8/26/2023)
We've reached the final weekend of the preseason, and as customary, the second half of these games should particularly feature plenty of job battles playing out. Consequently, I'll look to focus on some players that should clearly be in line for extended looks in these preseason finales based on their positions in the pecking order […]
Trey Lance Traded To Dallas Cowboys: Fantasy Football Outlook
After trading up to select Trey Lance with the third overall pick in the NFL Draft just over two years ago, the San Francisco 49ers have elected to move on from the 23-year-old quarterback, trading Lance to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Niners sent […]
Cowboys Acquire Trey Lance From 49ers
The Dallas Cowboys acquired former third overall pick, quarterback Trey Lance, from the San Francisco 49ers on Friday in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick, according to sources. The writing was on the wall for Lance to find a new home after the Niners announced Sam Darnold as Brock Purdy's backup earlier this week. The […]
Jake Moody Will Not Play In Final Preseason Game
San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody (quad) will not play in the team's final preseason game on Friday against the Los Angeles Chargers. The rookie placekicker injured his quad in practice and will be held out of the team's final preseason contest in hopes that he can be ready for Week 1. You never want […]
Targets and Avoids: Second-Contract Running Backs for Fantasy Football Drafts
Second-contract running backs have become some of the scariest players on the roster. It’s no secret that production has historically decreased once their second deal is signed. However, is the drop-off really that scary? Devonta Freeman, Todd Gurley, and David Johnson highlight the busts of this group. Since these big names fell off, there have […]
12 Best Ball Wide Receiver Sleepers - Fantasy Football Draft Targets Include Zay Flowers, Jordan Addison, Jahan Dotson, more
With the start of the 2023 NFL season just weeks away now, it is time to get your best ball drafts in if you haven’t already done so. Each year, there are wide receivers in best ball drafts that are not taken very highly but end up changing the entire trajectory of teams. In 2022, […]
Updated Top 12 Running Back Rankings for 2023 Fantasy Football Drafts
RotoBaller's updated top 12 fantasy football running back rankings for the 2023 fantasy football draft season. Join Jorden Hill as he analyzes who are the running backs that must be picked up for your fantasy football drafts! Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning […]
2023 Fantasy Football TEs to Prioritize in Standard, But Fade in PPR Leagues
In fantasy football, standard and PPR scoring continue to be the most popular league formats. Failure to understand the difference in value between players across scoring systems can prove costly, so figuring out which tight ends hold more value in standard leagues will be the focus of this article. While the beneficiaries of PPR formats […]
Heisman Hijack: 10 Players Who Shouldn’t Have Won the Heisman Trophy
The Heisman Trophy is the most prestigious award in all of college football. Awarded each year since 1935 to the most outstanding player in the country, the Heisman immortalizes its recipients as all-time legends of the sport. Striking the "Heisman pose" has become an instantly recognizable celebration, allowing even children in youth leagues to channel […]
NFC Fantasy Football Draft Outlooks - Players to Target, Avoid Including James Conner, Darnell Mooney, Aaron Jones, more
The 2023 NFL regular season is almost here. August is arguably the best time of the year for fantasy football players, as there is never more information out there than this month. However, the mountains of information can be overwhelming, especially for fantasy players with dozens of drafts to complete between now and opening night. […]
The King's Latest Rankings: Fantasy Football Draft Analysis for Jahmyr Gibbs, Joe Mixon, Michael Pittman, Garrett Wilson, more
By this point of the fantasy football preseason, it’s an ideal time to issue my latest significant player fantasy football rankings update. I have completed 17 drafts in all types of formats, real and mocks, and have been keeping up diligently on all player news and published reports while watching a lot of preseason action. […]
Trey Lance Expected To Remain In San Francisco
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said on Thursday that the "most likely" result is that quarterback Trey Lance will remain on the team to begin the regular season as the No. 3 QB behind starter Brock Purdy and backup Sam Darnold. Lance is back at the team's facility on Thursday and is going […]
Is T.J. Hockenson Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson was a big-time fantasy scorer after being traded from the Detroit Lions last season -- ultimately finishing as the TE2 behind Travis Kelce in PPR leagues. Heading into 2023, he is expected to contend for a top-three spot at the position once again. However, he has missed plenty of […]
The Grass Isn't Always Greener: Free Agents Who Will Decrease In Value -- Ezekiel Elliott, Dalvin Cook, Jimmy Garoppolo, more
Free agency is far in the rear-view mirror but after the excitement of seeing new faces land in new places, it's essential to evaluate whether a player's fantasy value will benefit or suffer in their new landing spot. We've seen plenty of free agents go on to have more success in new spots, but there […]
Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Quarterbacks - Updates for Joe Burrow, Brock Purdy, Will Levis
The quarterback position has never been more important in fantasy football -- even in single-quarterback formats. A big-name signal-caller is still dealing with an injury, and we have his latest update along with news on a key starter and a potential superflex bench stash. Our fantasy football injury reports for quarterbacks as of Thursday, August […]
Tank Bigsby Has An Expanded Role, Should I Draft Bigsby For Fantasy Football?
Ever since Tank Bigsby was drafted with the 25th pick in the third round by the Jacksonville Jaguars, questions have emerged about his role in this emerging offense. At Auburn in 2022, Bigsby was a do-it-all back with 179 rush attempts, 30 receptions, and 10 total touchdowns. In Jacksonville, however, he faces tough competition with […]
You're In Good Hands: Top 10 Wide Receiver Corps In The NFL
Plenty of research has been conducted into which NFL positions are the most valuable and which ones are expendable. This is why teams prioritize quarterbacks and edge-rushers over punters and fullbacks, and it also explains why running backs have been a major topic of discussion this off-season. One position that absolutely should not be ignored? […]
Is George Kittle Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has consistently been one of the best players at his position since he entered the league in 2017. However, the biggest concern around him has always been his availability. So far in his six seasons in the NFL, he has only had a fully healthy season once, and […]
49ers Want Trey Lance To Play In Preseason Finale
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that he wants quarterback Trey Lance to come into the team's preseason finale on Friday against the Los Angeles Chargers after Brock Purdy and Sam Darnold. The Niners named Darnold the backup to Purdy on Wednesday, leaving Lance to open the year as the third-stringer if they […]
49ers Exploring Options With Trey Lance
The San Francisco 49ers named quarterback Sam Darnold the No. 2 QB behind starter Brock Purdy on Wednesday, and the team is now exploring their options with Trey Lance, according to sources. The future of the third overall pick in 2021 is now unclear with San Francisco. Both Darnold and Lance have been talked up […]
Sam Darnold Named No. 2 Quarterback For 49ers
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold has been named the No. 2 quarterback behind starter Brock Purdy. The No. 3 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft struggled in his three seasons with the New York Jets and one season with the Carolina Panthers -- throwing 61 touchdowns to 55 interceptions en route to a […]
Must-Have NFL Player Prop Bets: Top Season-Long Betting Props for 2023
Season-long player props have slowly become my favorite market for betting. It’s the perfect mix of fantasy analysis and year-long investment. Whether you are looking to double-down on “your guys”, or fade the players you're skeptical about, both are equally fun. Additionally, I find over an entire season, it is easier to predict as the […]
Brock Purdy - 2023 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidate
In Brock Purdy's five regular season starts last season, he finished as a top-12 quarterback three times. The final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft surprisingly emerged as a top-tier superflex QB and a borderline QB1, even in single quarterback leagues. He also became one of the most debated quarterbacks on fantasy Twitter (or X) […]
Fantasy Football Auction Draft Recap - The King's Classic at Fantasy Football Expo
The Fantasy Football Expo is an event that takes place annually in Canton, Ohio. It continues to grow in popularity, with on-air personalities, writers, and fans assembling for a weekend devoted to all things fantasy football. For those who haven't attended, you'll want to include it in your summer plans next year. Of course, the […]
Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Tight Ends - Updates for George Kittle, T.J. Hockenson, Mike Gesicki, Chigoziem Okonwko
The tight end position is top-heavy in fantasy football, and this week's injury headlines feature two of the best fantasy options at the position. The NFL's regular season will be here before we know it, so it's time to lock into following the latest injury updates. Our fantasy football injury reports for tight ends as […]
Is Elijah Mitchell Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Elijah Mitchell has had a difficult start to his career since the San Francisco 49ers drafted him with the 194th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. He has already missed 18 games in two seasons of his career and was dealing with another injury during the 49ers training camp. Last season, after playing just […]
Running Back Rankings #1-15 for Fantasy Football Drafts - Breece Hall, Josh Jacobs, Jonathan Taylor, more
Running backs have been the biggest storyline this offseason, especially with the contract issues of Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs. It seems the days of RBs receiving big-money, long-term NFL deals are over, which has surprisingly been reflected in the fantasy world as well. Between 2016 and 2018, David Johnson and Todd Gurley II (twice) […]
Should I Draft Sam Howell? Fantasy Football Outlook
Do you hear that? That's the palpable buzz coming out of our nation's capital that the Washington Commanders may have a franchise quarterback for the first time since Kirk Cousins left for Minnesota following the 2017 season. And yes, it's probably an overreaction. We've only seen two preseason games (plus one regular season start in […]
Should I Draft Cam Akers Or Rachaad White? 2023 Fantasy Football Outlook
The 2023 regular season season is almost here. That means fantasy players have only a few weeks to complete all of their fantasy football drafts. One of the toughest decisions fantasy players have to make every year is deciding between two similar options. Since fantasy players can’t possibly draft both guys, they must make the […]
