Early Summer ADP Fallers at Running Back
I am going to start this column by introducing the concept of ADP, which I'm pretty sure you are already familiar with. Just in case you're not, 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 […]
ADP Arbitrage - Wide Receiver Draft Bargains
I've introduced this series with a look at running back comparisons to identify mid-round values at the position. Now, it's time to dive into the wide receiver position. While ADP is very informative and can help you be informed about where you should start worrying about potentially missing out on a player, it shouldn't affect […]
Quarterback Best Ball Tiered Rankings and Analysis
On the field, quarterbacks are the most crucial position of all. In fantasy football, not so much. This may be especially true in best-ball leagues where the highest win rates don't usually associate with the best passers. This seems counterintuitive since there is no possibility to stream QB or pick up an injury replacement off […]
Colby Parkinson Could Be A Factor In 2021
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that tight end Colby Parkinson, who essentially had a redshirt year as a rookie because of a foot injury in training camp last year, "is going to be a factor." Parkinson played in just six games, catching two passes for 16 yards in garbage time. The 6-foot-7 tight […]
2021 Fantasy Football Picks: Best Ball, Keeper Targets, and Strategies - The King & Pocket Aces
In this episode of The King and Pockets Aces, RotoBaller's Scott "The King" Engel and Anthony "Pocket Aces" Aniano share their highly charged Fantasy insights. They look at the latest and upcoming NFL player moves, NFL player rankings and draft strategy to best prepare you for the 2021 fantasy football season. Episode 13 of The […]
Alex Collins Looks Trimmer And Faster
Seattle Seahawks running back Alex Collins received the most repetitions of any Seattle running back during offseason practices with Chris Carson (personal), Rashaad Penny (knee) and Travis Homer (calf) not practicing, and he looks trimmer and faster than he did in his first stint with the team in his rookie season in 2016 when he […]
ADP Arbitrage - Tight End Draft Bargains
If you missed it, we've already reviewed running back and wide receiver ADP comps to find better bargains in the middle rounds. Now, we move on to the non-glamour position of tight end, which is still crucial to any fantasy football squad. While ADP is very informative and can help you be informed about where […]
Pete Carroll Predicts Breakout For Gerald Everett
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll sees big things for tight end Gerald Everett in his first year with the team. "This is I think the fanciest, sweetest-looking receiver/tight end mix that we've had. He's like a wide receiver, he's got terrific after-the-catch run ability, really aggressive and he's a good blocker, too," Carroll said. […]
Who Totes the Rock in Jacksonville Now?
The Jacksonville Jaguars were a disaster in 2020, finishing with the worst record in the NFL at 1-15, but one of the few positives was their running game. Undrafted rookie James Robinson was a revelation, rushing for 1,070 yards on 240 carries (4.5 YPC) and seven touchdowns while also adding 49 receptions, 344 yards, and three touchdowns. […]
Jamal Adams, Seahawks Expected To Get Contract Done
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that he's confident the team will get a long-term contract extension worked out with All-Pro safety Jamal Adams, who was excused from mandatory minicamp this week for personal reasons. Carroll also said the team expects Adams to be present for training camp at the end of July. Adams […]
Early 2021 PPR Rankings Analysis - Wide Receiver
As we roll into our season draft, it’s time to take a glance at the seasonal rankings to see where players are being valued before things get hot and heavy come draft season. The wide receiver position is deep with talent. Many fantasy gamers will be able to fade the position during the first few […]
Tyler Lockett Says New Offense Allows For More Freedom
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett said that offensive coordinator Shane Waldron's new scheme gives him and the other receivers more freedom. "I think with the offense Shane brings in, it gives us more freedom. More freedom to be able to be the receivers that we can be. We got free range to do a […]
2021 Target Regression Candidates - Wide Receiver
In the NFL and fantasy football, things can change as easily as the snap of a finger from campaign to campaign. One season, somebody breaks a record, and the next, they are fighting for targets and struggling to produce. Based on game script, chemistry, and availability of weapons, targets can fluctuate for pass-catchers. In a […]
Duane Brown Wants A New Deal
Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Duane Brown was present for the start of the team's mandatory minicamp this week, but he wants a new deal as he enters the final year of his contract in 2021. Brown is set to make $10 million this year, and his contract situation is one to monitor this summer. The […]
Jamal Adams Excused From Mandatory Minicamp
The Seattle Seahawks have excused safety Jamal Adams from this week's mandatory minicamp for personal reasons, according to a source. The 25-year-old All-Pro is seeking a new contract, but his absence isn't related to any kind of holdout. Seattle traded multiple high-end draft picks to acquire Adams' services from the New York Jets last offseason, […]
Wide Receivers - Best-Ball Tiered Rankings and Analysis Part 2
Each transformation of the fantasy landscape has compelled managers to expand their involvement in best-ball drafts, and this process has accelerated as we progress through the offseason. The unwavering popularity of this format remains intact for multiple reasons. That includes the opportunity to complete all forms of roster management at the conclusion of each draft. […]
Finding Value in Dynasty Rookie Drafts
In the world of redraft, every player in the NFL is on the table during your draft. In Dynasty, there is a startup draft when the league first starts where you pick from current NFL players. Every year after that, you have just one draft every year, and that is your rookie draft. Just as […]
Early 2021 PPR Rankings Analysis - Running Back
It’s always good to comb through the rankings to see how players are being valued. The entire pool of running back is shallow at the top end. At the same time, it can also be considered deep when it comes to speculative assets that could provide value later in the season. After analyzing the running […]
Russell Wilson Wants To Stay In Seattle
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson joined several of his teammates in reporting for the final week of organized team activities, a sign that, at least for now, the tension between the organization and Wilson has subsided. Wilson had some frustrations about the way last season went, which led to some trade rumors, but ultimately Seattle […]
WR/TE Stat Analysis: Catch Rate and Drawn Pass Interference
When it comes to drafting stud wide receivers and tight ends, we all pursue the same stats: receptions, yards, and touchdowns. It makes sense. Those three stats are the ones that ultimately yield actual, tangible fantasy points in every fantasy league, no matter the format. The savviest fantasy GMs often focus on targets, as without […]
Wide Receiver Best-Ball Rankings and Analysis (Tier 1-3)
We have already persevered through the most uneventful weeks of the offseason, and have embraced the accelerated news cycle that was fueled by free agency and the NFL Draft. Each transformation of the fantasy landscape has compelled managers to expand their involvement in best-ball drafts, and this process has accelerated as we progress through the […]
2021 NFL Draft Review - NFC West
Hello and welcome to the eighth and final 2021 installment of my annual NFL Draft Review. Here are the links to the reviews for the AFC West, NFC North, AFC North, NFC East, AFC East, AFC South, and NFC South. Every year after the draft, I write a way-too-long review of each team’s draft. The purpose of this draft review is to give […]
Tight End Best Ball Tiered Rankings and Analysis
Tight end isn't everyone's favorite position in fantasy football. Beyond the top tier, we encounter uncertainty, frustration, and the need to stream. There is no such option in best-ball leagues, though. Securing a high-end TE, especially in an FFPC format that uses TE-Premium scoring, is very appealing but not everyone can have Travis Kelce, nor […]
Julio Jones To Tennessee - Fantasy Impact
Julio Jones is a member of the Tennessee Titans. Sunday's news that the Falcons and Titans had agreed on a deal to send Jones to Tennessee wasn't a huge surprise, as Julio trade rumors have swirled for a while. Still, now that it's happened, things have changed in the NFL, both in real life and […]
Running Back Best-Ball Tiered Rankings and Analysis Part 2
Each transformation of the fantasy landscape has compelled managers to expand their involvement in best-ball drafts, and this process has accelerated as we progress through the offseason. The unwavering popularity of this format remains intact for multiple reasons. That includes the opportunity to complete all forms of roster management at the conclusion of each draft. […]
Running Back Best Ball Rankings and Analysis (Tier 1-3)
We have already persevered through the most uneventful weeks of the offseason, and have embraced the accelerated news cycle that was fueled by free agency and the NFL Draft. Each transformation of the fantasy landscape has compelled managers to expand their involvement in best ball drafts, and this process has accelerated as we progress through […]
A One Man Mock: Rookie Dynasty Drafts (Non-Superflex)
With the NFL Draft in our rearview mirror, Dynasty Rookie Draft season is well underway, and the start of Dynasty Startup season is just around the corner. That means that many of you are actively wondering what to do with this year’s rookie class. It’s a fair question, and the answer to that query will […]
49ers Release Josh Johnson
The San Francisco 49ers released quarterback Josh Johnson on Tuesday, according to a source. It is the 15th time that Johnson has been released in his career, including five times by the 49ers. He has played for 13 NFL teams and the UFL and AAF and is 35 years old. Johnson signed with San Francisco's […]
Seahawks Have Had Talks About Julio Jones
The Seattle Seahawks have had talks about a possible trade for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones, according to sources. Quarterback Russell Wilson and Jones have had phone conversations to discuss the possibility of playing together. The Seahawks already have DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, who each had 10 touchdowns and more than 1,000 yards […]
2021 NFL Draft Review - NFC North
Hello and welcome to the sixth 2021 installment of my annual NFL Draft Review. Here are the links to the reviews for the AFC North, NFC East, AFC East, AFC South, and NFC South. Every year after the draft, I write a way-too-long review of each team’s draft. The purpose of this draft review is to give predictions for the careers […]