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Matt Breida's Versatility On Display
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida is getting reps in the passing game while continuing to show his explosiveness on the ground. ESPN’s Nick Wagoner tweeted that Breida was lining up “all over the place”, including kick returner. Breida proved his toughness in 2018 by playing through myriad injuries, racking up 1,075 scrimmage yards […]
Jimmy Garoppolo Told To Scramble Wisely
In seemingly contradictory statements, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated he wants quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (knee) to run more but also “never just look to scramble.” Garoppolo, recovering from ACL surgery, has been ruled out for the team’s first preseason game as he preps for a return to game action. Taking Shanahan’s comments […]
Why Jared Cook Will Be Overdrafted Everywhere in 2019
Imagine yourself back in Week 7 of the 2017 NFL regular season. In what would turn out to be an offensive battle that had many fantasy owners jumping out of their seats, the Kansas City Chiefs made their way to Oakland Coliseum for a bout with the Raiders on Thursday Night Football to kick off […]
FFPC ADP Observations - Wide Receivers
As we announced, RotoBaller is partnering with the FFPC to help bring their industry-leading games to all of our loyal RotoBaller readers. We'll be discussing the FFPC's awesome selection of games, and strategy and advice for those games, here at RotoBaller, on Twitter, and on SiriusXM throughout the Summer. As you may be preparing for your upcoming Fantasy […]
Fantasy Bomb Pod - Deep Draft Sleepers and Lotto Tickets
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor/analyst Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) list their deep sleepers to watch in fantasy football leagues. These players could be worth a last-round pick in early 2019 drafts. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and […]
Kyle Juszczyk And Jeffery Wilson Held Out Of Practice Tuesday
San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk (foot) and running back Jeffery Wilson (calf) were held out of practice Tuesday. Juszczyk appears in no danger of missing meaningful practice time and is a lock to make the roster as one of the few pure fullbacks left in football. With 30 catches last season, Juszczyk will have […]
Jerick McKinnon Could Be Activated Thursday
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan suggested running back Jerick McKinnon (knee) could be activated from the PUP on Thursday. McKinnon, who missed all of 2018 with a torn ACL will look to receive his first meaningful snaps with the Niners while battling with Tevin Coleman and Breida for playing time. The versatile McKinnon […]
Jalen Hurd Showing Fiery Side Early On
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Jalen Hurd isn’t backing down to veteran bantering early in training camp. The third-round pick was recently involved in two altercations, after which head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated he doesn’t endorse fights but supports guys getting “competitive and angry”. Hurd will need to straddle that line while battling amongst […]
Stop Drafting TEs Early - Wait for Delanie Walker or Austin Hooper
There are three tight ends who you should probably draft early: Travis Kelce, Zach Ertz, and George Kittle. All three are very good players who have huge roles in their team's offenses, and with the positional scarcity of the tight end position, grabbing those guys early makes a lot of sense. But the position really […]
Trent Taylor Continues To Impress In Camp
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Taylor looked strong in Spring practices and continues to excel at training camp. Taylor had 26 catches for 215 yards and a touchdown in 14 games last year, but was slowed all year by a back issue. Taylor's looking like he has a good chance to be San Francisco's […]
Why You Should Wait on Tight End This Year
I like to stay flexible in my fantasy football draft preparations. I have a Plan A, of course, but there are always contingencies for when things inevitably take an unexpected turn on draft day. The one element of my planning process that I tend to stick to no matter what, however, is my preference to […]
Best-Ball Sleepers - Who to Target Late in MFL10s
The popularity of Best-Ball leagues has skyrocketed in recent seasons. There are several reasons why this format provides appeal to a growing number of fantasy owners. This includes the ability to conclude all roster management for the season once your draft has been completed. But the elimination of all decision-making during the regular season also increases […]
Jimmy Garoppolo Won't Play In Preseason Opener
When the San Francisco 49ers play the Dallas Cowboys on August 10th, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo won't be suiting up. Garoppolo is recovering from a torn ACL that he suffered during the 2018 season, so head coach Kyle Shanahan is going to play it easy with his starting quarterback. He should be good to go when […]
Early FFPC ADP Observations - Tight Ends
As we announced in early June, RotoBaller is partnering with the FFPC to help bring their industry-leading games to all of our loyal RotoBaller readers. We'll be discussing the FFPC's awesome selection of games, and strategy and advice for those games, here at RotoBaller, on Twitter, and on SiriusXM throughout the Summer. Throughout Fantasy Football draft season, we […]
Nick Bosa, Deebo Samuel Sign Four-Year Deals
The San Francisco Giants signed defensive end Nick Bosa and wide receiver Deebo Samuel on Thursday. With four-year deals, the Niners first two picks of 2019 will have a full training camp to prep for the season. Bosa, the second overall pick out of Ohio State was a beast with 17.5 sacks and 29 tackles […]
C.J. Beathard And Kendrick Bourne On Bubble
The San Francisco Chronicle’s Eric Branch believes quarterback C.J. Beathard and wide receiver Kendrick Bourne are at risk of not making the team in 2019. Beathard has appeared in 13 games in his two-year career and was next man up last year after Jimmy Garoppolo (knee) went down. However, after posting a disappointing 8:7 touchdown-to-interception […]
Tevin Coleman In Driver's Seat
The Athletic’s Matt Barrows expects San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman to head the charge in 2019. Having formerly worked with head coach Kyle Shanahan in Atlanta, Coleman’s incumbent role shouldn’t be a surprise after his signing this offseason. The dual-threat Coleman tallied 1,076 scrimmage yards and nine touchdowns in 199 touches last season […]
ADP Showdown - Dante Pettis vs Christian Kirk
Two second-year players. Two receivers with a lot of hype this offseason. So, which one should you want in your draft? As with all decisions in life and fantasy football, the choice really depends on a lot of factors. Not just the players themselves, but the situations they find themselves in. Will Dante Pettis take over […]
Nick Bosa, Deebo Samuel Remain Unsigned
Approaching training camp, the San Francisco 49ers first two picks of 2019 remain unsigned. Defensive end Nick Bosa, the second overall pick, and wide receiver Deebo Samuel represent two of the eight total 2019 NFL draftees that have not reached a deal. Bosa, who many experts expect to make an immediate impact, could lift the […]
Is Dante Pettis the Player to Own in San Francisco?
At RotoBaller, we share your passion and dedication toward constructing the best possible rosters in every format that is available for members of the fantasy community. That is why we maintain our ongoing commitment toward providing a massive array of valuable statistics, comprehensive analysis, and thoroughly researched recommendations. This includes our collection of articles on […]
Robbie Gould Re-Signs With Niners
The San Francisco 49ers agreed to a two-year deal with kicker Robbie Gould on Monday. The sides avoided a potential franchise tag controversy by guaranteeing Gould $10.5 million over two years with a team option for two additional seasons. There were rumors that Gould was unhappy in the Bay and preferred returning to his hometown […]
The King's Scott Fish Bowl Draft Review
For many years, professionals in the Fantasy Football industry attempted to create a Gold Standard of leagues, one that would be looked on as the premier experts competition in the country. For those who follow fantasy baseball, the annual Tout Wars drafts are considered the most prestigious experts' leagues in the business. Yet until recently, […]
Nick Bosa Looks Ready For Training Camp
San Francisco 49ers rookie defensive end Nick Bosa (hamstring) said he will be ready for Week 1 after being diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring strain on May 23. He posted photos on his Instagram of him working out on Friday. The first-round pick was out almost all of his final season at Ohio State […]
Kaden Smith Could Make Noise As Slot Option
Drafted in the sixth round, San Francisco tight end Kaden Smith could have a path to reps even with star George Kittle holding court at the position. Pro Football Focus cited Smith lined up at the slot 157 times in college last season and averaged 2.06 yards per route (15th-most). With fellow rookie wide receiver […]
Jalen Hurd Offers Potential Positional Versatility
At 6’5’’ and 226 pounds, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jalen Hurd could be a versatile asset entering 2019. A former running back with the size to play tight end, Hurd has proven he can learn a new position and could be a matchup nightmare for defenses. His biggest hurdle will be learning head coach […]
QuarterBack Rankings Part II: After Hours With RotoBaller Radio
Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discusses the 2019 fantasy football season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis as he discuses the fantasy football draft prep season by breaking down each position. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - Monday through Friday from 6-7 am ET, […]
Jimmy Garoppolo Good To Go For Training Camp
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (knee) said he feels good and is good to go for training camp in a few weeks. He does not expect to start camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list and plans to be full-go on Day 1. "The rehab process has gone really well. Knock on wood. […]
ADP Showdown - Zach Ertz vs George Kittle
The tight end position in fantasy has become a bit of a wasteland over the last few years. There is just not a lot of depth to speak of. The group is very top-heavy with consistent scorers making them options that many owners covet in drafts. Once you get through the players at the top […]
Dynasty Stock Watch for 2019 - Running Back Fallers
In the first part of this column, I took a look at some of the running backs whose stock is rising in dynasty leagues ahead of the 2019 season. Today, it's time to look at the opposite side of things. Fantasy football rankings are a zero-sum game. For a player to break into the top-10 […]
Trent Taylor Expects To Learn From Wes Welker
After a disappointing 2018 campaign, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Taylor hopes the arrival of new wideout coach Wes Welker can round him back into form. Taylor showed promise in his 2017 rookie season but a lingering back injury held him to just 215 receiving yards last year. Taylor, who emulated Welker as a […]
