NFL Draft Impact - Quarterback 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 […]

Eagles Trade for A.J. Brown - Fantasy Football Impact Analysis from NFL Draft

Earlier this month, following the shocking deals of Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins and Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders, elite wide receivers across the NFL had an epiphany: "Am I underpaid?" Prior to the 2022 offseason, there were only four wide receivers getting paid an average annual value (AAV) of $20 million, […]

NFL Draft Impact - Wide Receiver 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 III Selected By Seattle

The Seahawks picked Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III with the 41st pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. While he's making progress, Chris Carson (neck) has an uphill battle to get healthy. As a result, Seattle needed to fill a void in the backfield, so taking Walker was the logical approach. The 21-year-old, who […]

Charles Cross Goes To Seattle At No. 9

The Seattle Seahawks selected Mississippi State offensive tackle Charles Cross with the No. 9 overall pick of the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday night. Cross is the best pure pass-blocker in this year's class, and he step in right away for the Seahawks as their starting left tackle. It remains to be seen who will […]

Early Tight End Draft Rankings - Fantasy Football PPR Leagues

When is it way too early to worry about fantasy football rankings?  The answer is it is never too early. The tight end rankings for PPR fantasy football leagues are likely different now than they were when the 2021 season concluded, thanks to superstar quarterbacks changing teams and a couple of tight ends taking their […]

2022 Dynasty Mock Draft for Fantasy Football Dynasty Leagues (Pre-NFL Draft)

As the NFL Draft hits us this week, we will give you two final mocks intended to offer an idea of true player values independent of where these rookies are drafted on Thursday. By offering this view before the Draft, you can put into context where these rookies stand amongst their NFL peers and get […]

Updated 2022 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings (Pre-NFL Draft) - Treylon Burks, Kenneth Walker, Chris Olave, Isaiah Spiller

Welcome back RotoBallers! The 2022 NFL Draft is just around the corner, and below you'll find our team's updated 2022 fantasy football rookie rankings -- the pre-NFL Draft edition. Since these rookie rankings are being published before the 2022 NFL Draft, be sure to check back often as we lead up to the 2022 NFL season. […]

2022 Fantasy Football Mock Draft for Redraft Leagues (Pre-NFL Draft)

As the NFL Draft hits us this week, we will give you a final fantasy football mock draft intended to give you an idea of rookie values in the overall fantasy landscape before the actual Draft this Thursday. One of the primary reasons this may be helpful is to put into context where we think […]

The 2022 NFL Draft Fantasy Football Viewing Guide

We all want to see who our favorite teams select in the early rounds, and as fantasy leaguers, we will be heavily invested in where skill position players will be taken in the 2022 NFL Draft. Those who play in dynasty formats, such as the ones offered by the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) have […]

Updated 2022 NFL Rookie Dynasty Rankings for Fantasy Football (Pre-NFL Draft)

Speed or size? College production or growth potential? These are some of the questions that go into the evaluation process for incoming rookies at skill positions but there's more to the story. Certain players may fit an offensive system better and some may show a greater understanding of the game than what shows up on […]

Wide Receivers to Prioritize in Non-PPR Leagues

Fantasy draft season will be upon us before we know it. Aside from evaluating ADP and staying in tune with training camp reports this summer, it's also important to study differences between league types. Some still play standard leagues but these days, PPR (point per reception) formats are the norm. The only difference between those […]

NFL Draft Projections - Top Rookie Running Back Landing Spots

Rookie RB production has been a key to fantasy football for years now. Most recently, Najee Harris burst onto the scene and had a very productive rookie year that ended with a huge performance in the fantasy playoffs. I was not shy about recommending Harris in re-draft leagues last year, and hopefully that advice helped […]

2022 NFL Draft Mock - Round 1 Predictions

The 2021 NFL season is in the books, which means draft season is officially here. I have scouted over 50 of the top-rated prospects so far and will be working on many more up until draft night. My first goal was to do enough work on the top prospects to feel confident in producing a […]

The Ultimate 2022 NFL "Mock" Draft (Every Team Wins!)

I've done it. Through extensive research and sheer will, I've created the most accurate 2022 Mock Draft on the entire internet. Thousands of mocks have tried and failed, but with my almost supernatural intuition, I have accurately predicted this year's first round. Unbelievably, this mock draft will not only turn out 100% accurate but it […]

Jamal Adams, Quandre Diggs Doing Well In Rehab

Seattle Seahawks safeties Jamal Adams (shoulder) and Quandre Diggs (ankle, leg) are "doing great" in their recoveries from injuries suffered last season, and both players are taking part in the offseason program by attending meetings virtually. Adams underwent shoulder surgery last year, while Diggs had surgery in January to fix a broken fibula and dislocated […]

Seahawks In The Mix For Baker Mayfield

The Seattle Seahawks are very much in the mix to trade for Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, according to an NFL personnel executive. Mayfield's market is intensifying with the NFL draft approaching next Thursday, and Seattle may be the front-runner for the former No. 1 overall pick in 2018. Mayfield has averaged 3,531 yards with […]

NFL Draft Projections - Top Rookie Running Back Landing Spots

We all know that running backs don’t matter. Well in the draft, this seems truer than ever. It has become rare you see a back go in the first round. But this is completely opposite in fantasy drafts. If you look at any fantasy draft, mock or real, you will find most of the picks […]

D.K. Metcalf Contract Talks Soon To Come

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf (foot) has been in attendance during the team's voluntary offseason workout program. Not only has the 24-year-old been there, head coach Pete Carroll recently stated that the wideout is "involved in everything we're doing. He's really tuned in," a surprising development considering Metcalf is still searching for a contract […]

Drew Lock Making Good First Impression

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock is not guaranteed to be the team's starting signal-caller in 2022-23, especially with recent rumors surrounding a potential deal for Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield. However, head coach Pete Carroll has been impressed by the 25-year-old during Seattle's voluntary offseason workout program, indicating "it's gonna be really exciting to see […]

Chris Carson Update Still In Limbo

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (neck) is still rehabbing. However, head coach Pete Carroll still doesn't have an update regarding when the veteran will be able to resume football activities. Carson, who's had multiple seasons with at least 1,000 rushing yards throughout his time in Seattle, suffered a neck injury in Week 4 that […]

DK Metcalf Hasn't Begun Talking Extension

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf is heading into his final year of his rookie deal. Despite that, the organization has not directly talked to Metcalf about an extension. Head coach Pete Carroll praised Metcalf for continuing to put in hard work despite not having a new deal. Many talented wide receivers have decided to […]

Seahawks Haven't Ruled Out Re-Signing Duane Brown

The Seattle Seahawks haven't ruled out re-signing offensive tackle Duane Brown, according to head coach Pete Carroll. Seattle certainly could use Brown, since they haven't locked down either tackle spot on their offensive line. The 36-year-old was solid but not excellent as the team's left tackle last year, but he could be moved to the […]

Trading Up, Staying Put, and Moving Down in a Dynasty Startup Draft

Before you head into a dynasty startup draft, it's important to have a set strategy beforehand, or at least to be flexible in case something completely unexpected happens which makes your plans fall apart. In this article, we will go over three different approaches to drafting which involve: trading up, staying put, or moving down in […]

DK Metcalf Will Participate In Seattle's Offseason Program

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf is expected to participate in the team's offseason program. He is entering the final year of his rookie deal and reportedly wants a new contract. According to Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times, the Seahawks' star wide receiver will report to the team's nine-week offseason program starting Tuesday. Metcalf […]

Why You Should Confidently Draft Rashaad Penny in 2022 Fantasy Football

Every once in a while, we get complicated players to analyze who may not necessarily fit the parameters of a normal career arc. These players can get forgotten in the grand scheme of things mostly because they probably have flashed some sort of talent, but the main problem remains: they haven't been available. The Seattle […]

Seahawks Bring Back Geno Smith

The Seattle Seahawks re-signed free agent quarterback Geno Smith to a one-year contract on Thursday. It's a big pay raise for Smith, who could earn up to $7 million in 2022. He will compete with recently acquired Drew Lock for Seattle's starting quarterback gig, created by the offseason trade of Russell Wilson to the Denver […]

Early 2022 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Pre-NFL Draft

Welcome back folks, it's always football season at RotoBaller! Although it feels like the NFL season just ended, we're already looking ahead to 2022 -- and that starts with the rookies and the NFL Draft. Below in this article you'll see our early 2022 fantasy football rookie rankings. These rookie rankings are being released before […]

Wide Receiver Best Ball Rankings and Fantasy Football Analysis (Part 2)

Many of you are now dedicating your efforts toward draft preparation and roster construction as we await the rapidly-approaching NFL Draft. This includes anyone who is involved in the best-ball format, which presents the opportunity to complete your roster management at the conclusion of each draft. That’s why the team at RotoBaller continually updates our […]

Desmond Ridder Visiting With Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks are hosting Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder on Wednesday. This is the only known pre-draft quarterback visit for Seattle, one of the only remaining teams with immediate uncertainty at the position. The 22-year-old Ridder, along with Liberty quarterback Malik Willis, may offer the highest upside of the class, but there are also many […]