Ellis' Top 50 Running Back Rankings - PPR Fantasy Football Analysis

It's time to start ranking the most important position in fantasy. Running backs truly make or break your fantasy season, and unfortunately, there aren't many fantasy stars at the position. So no pressure releasing my rankings in May, right? The landscape didn't really change during the NFL draft (outside of three teams). However, with all […]

Zamir White NFL Rookie Profile - Fantasy Football Running Back Outlook

The impending arrival of each rookie class reignites an annual surge of interest in these first-year players that galvanizes the fantasy community. This also serves as a catalyst for fantasy managers and analysts to immerse themselves in a detailed evaluation of each new class. This includes determining their strengths and weaknesses, studying their statistical achievements […]

RotoBaller Staff PPR Mock Draft: Post-NFL Draft Risers and Fallers

Before this year's NFL Draft, I offered a couple of one-man mock drafts to give you an idea of where rookies may fall in your local dynasty and re-draft leagues. Now that we are past the Draft, the staff here at RotoBaller got together to do a mock to see where fantasy football rookies place […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Values - Who To Target in FFPC Rookie Drafts?

Now that the NFL Draft has concluded, we are officially into the dreaded purgatory period until the season kicks off. From the date of this writing we are 116 days out, but who's counting? The good news for many across the dynasty landscape is that rookie drafts have begun. If you missed part 1 of […]

How Every Rookie RB Impacts Their Backfield in 2022 Fantasy Football (Round 2-3 Picks)

Each year we see a handful of incoming rookie RBs finish as a RB2 or better in fantasy football. While the best rookies are typically those who are drafted on Day 2 or earlier (Najee Harris, Jonathan Taylor), there are also some recent examples of Day 3 picks and UDFA RBs who had great rookie […]

Wide Receiver Yardage Regression Candidates for Fantasy Football

While touchdowns are the most coveted play outcome for wide receivers in fantasy football, total receiving yards must be taken into serious consideration when deciding who to draft for the position. It is true that receivers have to work harder to rack up yards, and that they don't have an overly great value at only […]

Which Teams Can Sustain Multiple Star Wide Receivers for Fantasy Football?

As fantasy football continues to grow and grow with no signs of slowing down anytime soon, there is more content available than ever. That is a good thing, but it has led to players being put under a microscope. Analysts are constantly using film and analytics to scout them and find the next breakouts to […]

Veteran Running Backs Due for Regression in 2022 Fantasy Football

The life of an NFL running back can come at you fast. There may be no other position in professional football that changes so quickly and so profoundly. Two years ago, Christian McCaffrey was one of the greatest fantasy football running backs of all time. Fast forward to 2022, and there are some people who […]

Ellis' Top 50 Wide Receiver Rankings - PPR Fantasy Football Analysis

With the 2022 NFL draft completed, it feels like the preparation for the 2022 season can officially begin. What better place to start than the Wide Receiver position, where big names have been moving around the league and teams treating money like Oprah Winfrey gives out cars. Davante Adams, Tyreek Hill, Amari Cooper, and A.J. […]

Seahawks Are Optimistic On Chris Carson

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (neck) is still rehabbing and the organization doesn't have many updates yet. However, head coach Pete Carroll and the organization are optimistic about Carson. He is recovering from neck surgery, so fantasy managers will have to wait and see. Hopefully there will be more information on Carson closer to […]

Kenneth Walker III Impressing Pete Carroll

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll has been impressed with second-round running back Kenneth Walker III during rookie minicamp. "He took off now, he's a rocket," Carroll said. However, Carroll pumped the brakes when asked if Walker would be Seattle's third-down back. "He has a ways to go pass-protection wise, that's a real challenge for […]

NFL Draft Losers - Fantasy Football Fallers for Dynasty Leagues

With the NFL Draft over, it's time to start thinking about how the results of the draft impact your dynasty rosters. Today, we have a look at who "lost" the draft from a dynasty perspective. Some of these are veteran players whose teams drafted obvious replacements for them. Some are young players who are in […]

Drew Lock Continues To Receive Praise

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock will compete for the No. 1 spot on the depth chart come training camp. While head coach Pete Carroll hasn't officially named his starting signal-caller, he has continuously praised Lock since he was acquired from Denver in a blockbuster deal for Russell Wilson. However, given Carroll's recent comment, where he […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Draft Results and Analysis by Michael Florio

The NFL Draft is always a great time. We get to see players' dreams come true, while teams make decisions that will shape their future, as well as the fantasy landscape, for years to come. After the dust settles and the GMs are done making their selections, that's when fantasy players go to work.  Of […]

Biggest Fantasy Football Winners of NFL Draft Day Two - Breece Hall, David Bell, James Cook, Skyy Moore, Christian Watson and more

The most important rule for fantasy football is to chase talent. One way or another, the cream always rises to the top. Maybe you didn’t think it was the best landing spot when Davante Adams went to the Packers and was “stuck” behind Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb. Maybe you had concerns about Dallas Goedert […]

2022 Fantasy Football Rookie Mock Draft - Dynasty Leagues (Superflex)

With the NFL Draft now come and gone, the rookie draft season for existing dynasty leagues is now in full swing. Will you trade up for your guy or try to trade back to try and gain additional picks? Do you stand pat and play the board or even possibly trade your pick on the […]

2022 Wide Receiver Draft Targets for Fantasy Football - Slot Receivers

Plunging into the world of football analytics is without question the best way to find fantasy sleepers for the coming season. Especially in the case of wide receivers, where how they are lining up on the field has a direct correlation with production. Slot receivers don't quite offer the boom-upside an outside receiver will deliver […]

Seahawks Unlikely To Trade For Baker Mayfield?

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said he doesn't think the team will trade for a quarterback, even though he said they'll continue to look. "I don't see us making a trade for anybody at all. I don't see that happening," Carroll said. The Seahawks have been connected to Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield ever […]

Pete Carroll Thinks Seattle Will Lock Up DK Metcalf

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll thinks the team will eventually sign wide receiver DK Metcalf to a contract extension. "We want him to be here. He wants to be here. We'll figure it out. It'll just take us some time but we'll get it done," Carroll said. This comes after Metcalf recently expressed confidence […]

Veteran QBs Looking Over Their Shoulders After the NFL Draft

To be honest, there are very few quarterbacks in the NFL who aren’t looking over their shoulders at some point. But after the 2022 NFL Draft, there are a few who should be more nervous than others. Here is a look at the top starting QBs who might find themselves on the sidelines during the […]

DK Metcalf Believes Extension Will Happen

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf believes that he'll be able to come to terms on an extension with the organization. The former second round pick has been a stud for the Seahawks, so he deserves an extension. It's uncertain what Metcalf will get, but it wouldn't be shocking to see him getting paid $25 […]

SiriusXM Fantasy Football Draft Analysis - Post-NFL Draft Picks Breakdowns

The 2022 NFL Draft did not disappoint. There were plenty of wide receivers selected, including a run in the early part of the first round. We may have had to wait longer but we did see QBs land in spots where they could potentially push the starters, and of course, the new RBs always shake […]

Seahawks Decline L.J. Collier's Fifth-Year Option

The Seattle Seahawks declined the fifth-year option for defensive end L.J. Collier, according to a source. This move was widely expected after Collier fell down the depth chart last season, as his option would have been worth $11.5 million. The 26-year-old pass-rusher played in only 10 games last year and finished with eight tackles (three […]

Kenneth Walker III Could Have A Role This Year

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Kenneth Walker III should see a lot of snaps in training camp and the preseason, and there's a chance that he climbs up the RB depth chart by the start of the regular season, depending on how he looks. Because of how volatile running back health can be, it's likely […]

NFL Draft Impact - Tight End Risers and Fallers for Fantasy Football

Free agency is long over and the NFL draft is in the books too. Who came out as a winner or loser after all teams picked their freshest assets in time for the 2022 season? We've already covered the top running back risers and fallers after the 2022 NFL Draft. Now, it's time to move […]

DK Metcalf Sheds Walking Boot

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (foot) is no longer in a walking boot following surgery on his left foot in February. "Yeah, he is and he has started his running as well," head coach Pete Carroll said on Saturday after the draft. "Like those two guys (Quandre Diggs and Jamal Adams) he is in […]

NFL Draft Impact - Running Back Risers and Fallers for Fantasy Football

I am going to start this column by reviewing the concept of ADP, which you are likely familiar with. Fantasy football Average Draft Position (ADP) indicates the average position where a player is drafted over more than one fantasy football draft. You can consider it as the price you have to pay to draft and […]

Kenneth Walker NFL Rookie Profile - Fantasy Football Running Back Outlook

The impending arrival of each rookie class reignites an annual surge of interest in these first-year players that galvanizes the fantasy community. This also serves as a catalyst for fantasy managers and analysts to immerse themselves in a detailed evaluation of each new class. This includes determining their strengths and weaknesses, studying their statistical achievements […]

Geno Smith Could Still Earn Starting Gig In Seattle

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith could end up as the team's No. 1 option come the regular season. With the organization opting not to select a signal-caller during the NFL Draft or acquire Baker Mayfield, Smith may be battling Drew Lock throughout training camp for the starting job. Seattle is looking to fill a massive […]

Drew Lock Survives Draft Day, Seahawks Pass On Drafting QB

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock will compete with Geno Smith and Jacob Eason to be the team's starter in 2022. The Seahawks did not select a quarterback in the 2022 NFL Draft and will roll with either Lock, Smith, or Eason this season. The 25-year-old was part of the trade package that the Seahawks received […]