49ers Pick Up Kyle Juszczyk's Option

The San Francisco 49ers exercised fullback Kyle Juszczyk's option for the 2020 season on Wednesday, according to a source. Juszczyk, who will turn 29 in April, only carried the ball three times and caught the ball 20 times during the regular season, but he's an integral part of the team's ground game as the lead […]

Measuring the Measurables: NFL Combine Truths

The other day, a friend asked for my opinion on a restaurant he'd read a review on. I told him, “In my experience, it was amazing. I liked the style in which certain dishes were prepared. It’s not for everyone, but if you like things the particular way they make them, you’ll love it.” It’s […]

49ers Making Push For Tom Brady?

The San Francisco 49ers are "closing hard on the outside" in the sweepstakes for New England Patriots impending free-agent quarterback Tom Brady, NBC Sports Boston's Tom Curran said during a SiriusXM NFL radio interview on Tuesday. Most people speculate that Brady will leave New England this offseason, with the Titans, Buccaneers and Raiders other potential […]

Marquise Goodwin Might Be Expendable

While the San Francisco 49ers think wide receiver Marquise Goodwin is too valuable to straight up cut, they are open to trading him, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Goodwin has two years left on his current deal and is scheduled to make $3.95 million in base salary in 2020 while counting $4.906 million against […]

Joe Staley Expected To Return In 2020

San Francisco 49ers left tackle Joe Staley (leg) is expected to return for the final year of his contract in 2020 after there was speculation that he would retire from the game after a Super Bowl run in 2019. The 13-year veteran missed nine games last season due to a broken leg, but he was […]

49ers Want Dante Pettis To Go On A Mission

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that he wants wide receiver Dante Pettis to go on an offseason "mission" after taking a huge step back in his second season in 2019. After catching 27 passes for 467 yards and five touchdowns in 12 games in his rookie season, Pettis had just 11 grabs […]

Jerick McKinnon Will Have To Take Pay Cut

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said that the team will work on a pay cut for running back Jerick McKinnon (knee). McKinnon said he's willing to do whatever it takes to stay with the team, so he'll have to take a pay cut or be cut after not playing in a single game […]

NFL Draft Combine Preview: Wide Receivers

The diva position of the NFL has seen an influx of playmakers enter the league in recent years. With so many teams moving to spread offenses, gone are the days of the third year breakout formula that many fantasy owners were used to. Opportunities are growing in these passing attacks each season, meaning we see […]

Biggest ADP Surprises: Early Fantasy Football Mock Draft

RotoBaller fantasy football analysts Pierre Camus and Chris Mangano review the draft board from RotoBaller's 2020 Way Too Early Mock fantasy football draft. They look at early ADP, reaches, values, and surprises throughout the first 10 rounds. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us […]

NFL Draft Combine Preview: Quarterbacks

With the Super Bowl now behind us, it is officially NFL Draft season! It's time to speculate on draft picks for teams, who should land where, and which players should be valued over others. This also marks the unofficial start to the 2020 fantasy football season. Getting in the early preparation can give owners a […]

Dynasty Price Check - Anthony Miller

Many of you have already begun planning and building your 2020 rosters. This includes best-ball owners who have assembled teams in that popular format. A number of owners in redraft leagues are inspecting the early rankings, while those of you who are involved in dynasty leagues have continued your process of relentless roster evaluation. As the […]

Kwon Alexander Undergoing Biceps Surgery

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Kwon Alexander (biceps), who had surgery on his pectoral muscle last season, was also dealing with a biceps injury and is undergoing surgery on Friday, according to sources. Alexander should be fully recovered in time for the 2020 season. The 25-year-old played in just eight games in 2019 in his first […]

Dynasty Price Check - Darren Waller

Many of you have already launched into the planning process for your 2020 rosters. This includes best-ball owners who have embraced the opportunity to draft in that popular format. A number of owners in redraft leagues are also monitoring the early rankings, while those of you who are involved in dynasty leagues have continued a pace of […]

Biggest Breakouts of 2019: Tight End

There were a lot of fantasy football busts at the tight end position in 2019, but there were also a lot of breakout stars. The 2018 season saw Philadelphia’s Zach Ertz break the NFL record for most receptions in a season by a tight end, while San Francisco’s George Kittle broke the record for most […]

49ers Want Dante Pettis To Get Stronger

The San Francisco 49ers want wide receiver Dante Pettis to report to the team stronger than he did in his first two seasons. The 24-year-old second-round pick in 2018 caught 27 passes for 467 yards and five touchdowns in 12 games his rookie season, but things took a turn for the worse in his sophomore […]

Jalen Hurd Expected To Be Ready For OTAs

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jalen Hurd (back) is expected to be ready for organized team activities this spring. Hurd, who missed all of his rookie season due to his back injury, could have a chance to make some noise in the team's passing game in 2020 if he can just stay on the field. […]

Super Futures: Early 2020 Fantasy Outlooks for Chiefs and 49ers

Now that the Super Bowl is over, fantasy football purists are already looking ahead to the NFL Draft and next season. The Chiefs proved that a high-flying offense that boosted many teams to fantasy championships could also win a Super Bowl of its own. The 49ers fell short, but earning an NFC Championship was an […]

Kyle Shanahan Still Believes In Jimmy Garoppolo

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is still a supporter of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo despite his dud in the Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs. "Same as it was the day before the Super Bowl," Shanahan said of his support for Garoppolo. "There's no difference. He was on his way close to a Super […]

Still No Timetable For Trent Taylor's Return

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Taylor (foot) had five different procedures on his foot. He's still in a walking boot but is expected to get it removed soon and begin his rehab. However, there remains no timetable for his return. Taylor missed all of the 2019 season with his injury and has 69 catches […]

George Kittle Not Expecting Offseason Surgeries

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle said he's not expecting to need any offseason surgeries or procedures. "Just rehab, get the body back to 100 percent, that’s it," Kittle said. Kittle missed two games in 2019 with an injury and also admitted he's been playing the last two years with a torn labrum in […]

Arik Armstead Doesn't Mind Franchise Tag

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead said he wouldn't mind if the team placed the franchise tag on him this offseason. "I would love being here. Trying to go back to the Super Bowl, so however that is seen or has to get done, it’s not really my decision what they want to do […]

Jerick McKinnon Wants To Stay With 49ers

San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon (knee) wants to stay with the 49ers moving forward. "I’m willing to do whatever... The organization knows I want to be a part of this team, so when that time comes there will be a talk between both parties," McKinnon said. McKinnon signed as a free agent before […]

Biggest Surprises of 2019 - Wide Receiver

The wide receiver position was probably the most exciting position of the 2019 fantasy football seasons, with so many different breakouts and busts. We saw stud wide receivers like Odell Beckham and JuJu Smith-Schuster become extremely hard to trust and frustrating to own. We also saw a handful of rookie wide receivers out-perform their pre-season […]

WR Target Share and Impact (NFC South & West): 2019 Review

Not every team splits up the targets in the passing game in the same way, and that has a great impact on the fantasy points any given player can get every week. Knowing who is getting used the most and who is getting the most of his opportunities in each offense is the key to […]

49ers Defense Can't Contain Chiefs In Fourth Quarter

The San Francisco 49ers Defense collapsed in the fourth quarter as the Niners suffered a brutal 20-31 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl. The Niners played brilliantly for three and a half quarters, harassing MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes to four sacks and two interceptions. However, they couldn’t contain Mahomes in the […]

George Kittle Commits Critical Penalty

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle caught four of seven targets for 36 yards in the Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Kittle was solid all-around once again as a cog in the running game but his longest grab went for just 12 yards. His most critical play will go down as […]

Deebo Samuel Shines In Spotlight

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel netted five of nine targets for 39 yards and added three rushes for 53 yards in the Super Bowl loss against the Kansas City Chiefs. The electric Samuel was the best offensive player for the Niners and was heavily featured throughout the game. The 2019 second-round draft pick […]

Emmanuel Sanders Misses Chance To Play Hero

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders caught three of five targets for 38 yards in the Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Sanders made his typical occasional chain-moving impact throughout the game, but nearly missed playing the hero. With the game on the line in the closing minutes, Sanders had the Chiefs […]

Kendrick Bourne Leads Niners Receivers

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne captured two of four targets for 42 yards in the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs. Bourne surprisingly led all Niners receivers in yards, coming up big in the third quarter with a 26-yard catch to setup a touchdown. The third-year Bourne proved he was a reliable-if-unspectacular […]

Kyle Juszczyk Scores First Niners Touchdown

San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk caught three passes for 39 yards and a touchdown in the Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Juszczyk scored the first Niners touchdown with a 15-yard connection from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo in the second quarter. He came within a yard of scoring again in the third quarter. […]