Ellis Johnson's Top 10 Wide Receivers: Half-PPR Fantasy Football Rankings

We’re back! Last season, I'm proud to say my wide receiver draft rankings finished 15th in the FantasyPros accuracy contest. After releasing a fantasy football rankings article in May and July, I have decided to make an updated version for the fantasy draft season. I have projected each player's stat lines and this is where […]

IDP Draft Targets: Favorable Strengths of Schedule for Fantasy Football

This summer, I modeled the upcoming NFL season and projected how many tackles, interceptions, and sacks each defensive unit should be projected to amass in 2022. I accounted for 2020 and 2021 performance by each team themselves and the offenses they are facing this year. When making predictions for IDP units, you should consider both […]

Is Late-Round QB A Viable Strategy? QB Options To Target in Fantasy Football Drafts

It has generally been an accepted strategy by many in the fantasy community that you should always wait on a quarterback as the position can be hard to predict and the same players don't always repeat at the top every year. This has also rung true in most leagues since the running back position tends […]

Top NFL Team Defense (DST) Targets for Fantasy Football Drafts

Yes, it's me, and I'm back to talk to you about fantasy football defenses. I'm not sure how I ended up as a Defense Guy, but I was honored that my weekly DST rankings won the FSWA Award for Best Football Ongoing Series -- and that the weekly Youtube Pick 3(DST) series where I give […]

Mid-Round Wide Receiver Draft Values for Fantasy Football

Once you reach the middle rounds of drafts, everyone wants to draft high-upside players that can provide a great return on value. You can afford to take some risks on a variety of different players, including forgotten veterans, players returning from injuries, or even skilled players with potential playing time concerns. It's essential to have […]

Updated Kicker Fantasy Football Rankings: Daniel Carlson, Evan McPherson, Harrison Butker, Greg Zuerlein, Younghoe Koo

We're releasing rankings updates for all positions, just in time for your drafts! In this article below you'll see RotoBaller's updated 2022 fantasy football kicker rankings as of August 31st, including recent rankings movers such as Daniel Carlson, Evan McPherson, Harrison Butker, Greg Zuerlein,  Younghoe Koo. Our kicker fantasy football rankings are put together by […]

Updated Quarterback Fantasy Football Rankings: Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts, Tom Brady, Kyler Murray, Russell Wilson, Aaron Rodgers

We're back at it with fresh fantasy football rankings for all of your drafts. Below in this article you'll find our team's updated 2022 fantasy football quarterback rankings as of August 31st, including recent rankings movers such as Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts, Kyler Murray, Russell Wilson, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers. Our quarterback fantasy football rankings […]

Updated Tight End Fantasy Football Rankings: Dalton Schultz, Dallas Goedert, Zach Ertz, Pat Freiermuth, Kyle Pitts, Noah Fant, David Njoku

We're in the heart of fantasy football draft season, so make sure you're using our updated fantasy football rankings to win big. Below are our NFL team's updated 2022 fantasy football tight end rankings for half-PPR leagues as of August 31st, including recent rankings movers such as Dalton Schultz, Dallas Goedert, Zach Ertz, Pat Freiermuth, […]

Jimmie Ward Placed On Injured Reserve

San Francisco 49ers defensive back Jimmie Ward (hamstring) was placed on the injured reserve list on Wednesday. As a result, he will miss at least four games, although he could be out longer. The veteran has played his entire career with the Niners, accumulating 401 total tackles (303 solo), 39 passes defensed, six forced fumbles, […]

49ers Waive Trey Sermon Wednesday

The San Francisco 49ers waived running back Trey Sermon on Wednesday. There had been mixed reports on Sermon during training camp and the preseason, with some suggesting that he was on the roster bubble. The 23-year-old third-round pick in 2021 will surely be scooped up off waivers by a running back-needy team, and it could […]

Is Tua Tagovailoa a Good Fantasy Football Pick In 2022?

We are less than two weeks away from the kickoff of the NFL season. Fantasy drafts will be in full swing as soon as this weekend, meaning it's time to start fine-tuning the players to target to win your league. One position that requires a bit of strategy is the quarterback position since a majority […]

49ers Release Nate Sudfeld

The San Francisco 49ers decided to release veteran quarterback Nate Sudfeld and retain rookie Brock Purdy on the team's 53-man roster. The 49ers are fully committed to Trey Lance as their starting signal-caller entering the 2022 regular season, and against all odds they've brought Jimmy Garoppolo back on a restructured one-year deal to back Lance […]

49ers Release Tashaun Gipson

The San Francisco 49ers released veteran safety Tashaun Gipson on Tuesday, according to a source. Gipson signed a one-year deal with the Niners just a week ago, but he won't make it onto the initial 53-man roster. The 32-year-old operated as a starter for the Chicago Bears the last two years, putting up 81 solo […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Could Still Be Traded

The San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo agreed to a restructured one-year deal on Monday that is worth $6.5 million in fully guaranteed base salary. The new deal also includes a no-trade and no-tag clause that ensures he'll be Trey Lance's backup in 2022. However, the two sides have discussed the option of waiving […]

49ers Part Ways With JaMycal Hasty

The San Francisco 49ers waived running back JaMycal Hasty on Tuesday, according to a source. Hasty served as the team's primary third-down back in 2021 and finished with 16 carries for 68 yards and a touchdown while adding 23 receptions (29 targets) for 157 additional yards in 11 regular season games (zero starts). In his […]

Ellis Johnson's Running Backs #31-42: Half-PPR Fantasy Football Rankings

In the fourth part of this series, I break down the next running backs in my rankings. If you're looking for some detailed analysis on the late-round backs, you've come to the right place! Last season my draft rankings finished 61st overall in the FantasyPros accuracy competition. I hope to have another successful year in […]

Updated Superflex Rankings (2QB) for 2022 Fantasy Football Drafts: Lamar Jackson, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Matt Ryan

Welcome back fellow RotoBallers to more fantasy football rankings for you draft prep. In this article below you'll see our updated 2022 fantasy football superflex rankings as of August 29th for your 2022 superflex (two-QB league) drafts, including recent rankings movers such as Lamar Jackson, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins and Trevor Lawrence. These […]

Tight End Dynasty Rankings - Fantasy Football Tiers and Draft Analysis

Fantasy football general managers do not build their dynasty league rosters and fantasy futures around the tight end position. Sure, tight ends are more important than kickers, defenses, and backups at the other skilled positions, but they take a back seat to quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers. This does not mean tight ends should […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Staying With 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo agreed to a restructured one-year deal on Monday to keep him with the team this year, according to sources. The contract contains no-trade and no-tag clauses, assuring that he'll remain with the 49ers in 2022 and have the freedom to leave in 2023. The Niners made it […]

49ers Don't Want To Trade Jimmy Garoppolo To Seahawks

The San Francisco 49ers haven't made any more progress on a trade for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo as of Monday, according to sources. The Niners would clear $25.5 million in salary cap space if he's released by Tuesday's deadline for roster moves. General manager John Lynch would prefer not to trade Garoppolo to the division-rival Seattle […]

Trey Sermon To Be No. 2 Back?

NBC Sports' Peter King is forecasting San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell to be the stalwart of the backfield to open the season, with Trey Sermon serving as an active No. 2. King thinks both Mitchell and Sermon will see plenty of opportunities, and if Mitchell gets hot early and stays healthy, he can […]

3 Overvalued Wide Receivers for Fantasy Football: Potential Busts In 2022

I don't fade players, I fade average draft positions (ADPs). For one reason or another, whether it's past performance or injury history, some guys get drafted too high or too low. In this article, we'll take a look at three overvalued fantasy football wide receivers that are potential busts in 2022. Now, that doesn't mean […]

Trey Lance (QB, SF) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~86 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~103 ANALYSIS: The 49ers have moved on from Jimmy G this season, with second-year QB Trey Lance taking over under center. It's not hyperbole to say that Trey Lance has the skill set that could lead him to an overall QB1 finish this season. In the passing […]

Elijah Mitchell Gets Back To Practice

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (hamstring) was able to get back on the practice field on Sunday. It appears that Mitchell is back to being healthy after dealing with a lingering hamstring issue. He was force to miss all three of the preseason contests, but that shouldn't be a concern to fantasy managers. […]

Deebo Samuel Misses Sunday's Practice

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (knee) sat out of practice on Sunday. The stud wideout is reportedly dealing with a minor knee contusion. He only played 10 snaps during their preseason finale against the Houston Texans. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned with the regular season two weeks away. Samuel has plenty of […]

Is Trey Lance a Good Fantasy Pick? Where Should I Draft Him?

After being selected third overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, Trey Lance saw limited playing time during his rookie season. The dual-threat appeared in six games, starting just two games and playing one in relief of Jimmy Garoppolo. He flashed some of his potential as he completed 41-of-71 passes for 603 yards and five touchdowns […]

Five Fantasy Football Wide Receivers Who Are Being Overvalued

We continue our rapid acceleration toward Week 1 as involvement in drafts of all formats has now intensified. Many of you have maintained your interest in best-ball leagues, while we have also arrived at the heart of draft season for anyone who is building rosters in redraft leagues. Participation in these formats will also continue […]

All-Sleeper Team for Fantasy Football - Rachaad White, Nico Collins, Kyle Philips, and more

This isn't the All-Madden team. A sleeper isn't always going to hit but when they do, it can give you a huge advantage. What I have done for the third straight season is compile a team of sleepers consisting of players being drafted in the mid-to-late rounds, or not at all. All preseason long, the […]

Fantasy Football Matchups Analysis and Players To Monitor - NFL Preseason Week 3

Welcome to the final preseason edition of our fantasy football matchups and Start Em, Sit Em column. We hope everyone had a great offseason and is excited for one more week of preseason football before the 2022 season officially begins. The first two weeks of the preseason have equipped us with a lot of information […]

Ellis Johnson's Top 10 Running Backs: Half-PPR Fantasy Football Rankings

You've seen my receiver rankings, now it's time for the running backs! Last season my draft rankings finished 61st overall in the FantasyPros accuracy competition. I hope to have another successful year in 2022. Running backs truly make or break your fantasy season, and unfortunately, there aren't many fantasy stars in the position. The landscape […]