The King's One-Man Mock (Post NFL Draft)
This is my second one-man mock exercise of 2020 and the first after the NFL Draft. I put myself in the draft chairs and minds of every owner in an advance look at the next season. With the return of play in some other sports, we can look ahead with hope to the first few […]
Dynasty Tiered Rankings and Analysis (Wide Receiver)
It's never too early for some fantasy football rankings, right? We here at RotoBaller firmly believe that, which is why we've already done rankings for the 2020 season. Standard. PPR. Dynasty. (Click the word "dynasty" to go see our complete dynasty rankings.) But what are rankings without some kind of context by which to understand […]
Updated Dynasty Rookie Rankings: Post-NFL Draft Risers and Fallers
As the calendar begins to lean towards the summer, that tells fantasy owners to ramp up their preparations for the upcoming season. But what is on tap first for many is the rookie draft. We've been through the scouting combine, the NFL Draft has come and gone, and we know where these rookies will be […]
Seahawks Pursuing Devonta Freeman, Carlos Hyde
With the Seattle Seahawks uncertain when running back Rashaad Penny (knee) will return for the 2020 season, a report from Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio on Wednesday stated that the Seahawks "have made an offer" to running back Devonta Freeman. NFL Network's Michael Silver later reported that Seattle has had talks with Carlos Hyde. […]
Quarterback Tiered Rankings and Analysis
Examining rankings for different positions is a good way to know who to target in fantasy drafts, even as far away as the season seems. At RotoBaller, we go a step further and provide you with tiers to help determine where the major breaks in production lie. With this in mind, our updated consensus ranks […]
Quinton Dunbar Pleads Not Guilty
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar officially plead not guilty to armed robbery charges on Tuesday. Dunbar's lawyer has been steadfast in his insistence that Dunbar is innocent of any crime, and rumors are circling that he has sworn affidavits that have opened up an investigation into whether the victims perjured themselves in their original statements […]
Diary of a Dynasty League Rookie: My Draft Experience
Some of you probably know that I write about NFL DFS here at RotoBaller. What you might not know is that I’ve never played in a dynasty football league. I know, crazy right? I’ve spent years playing in a regular fantasy league with the same small group of friends and we all agree that our […]
Updated Best Ball Rankings - Top 385 Post NFL Draft
Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our staff's updated 2020 fantasy football rankings (top 385) for best ball formats. For those of you who are not familiar with fantasy football best ball leagues, they are draft-only leagues. Once the drafts are complete, there are no moves for the rest of the season -- no setting lineups, […]
Quinton Dunbar Surrenders To Police
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar has officially surrendered to the Miramar Police in relation to the armed-robbery charges that have been filed against him. Dunbar's camp seems very confident that he will be released soon, and his lawyer has been very active about press appearances in which he is stating that all the victims and […]
Quinton Dunbar Remains At Large
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar remains at large at this time, though regular contact seems to be occurring between Dunbar's attorney and the police. Dunbar is wanted on four counts of armed robbery related to an argument that took place during a poker game, but his attorney has reported that all four victims and a […]
Seahawks, Browns Discussed Russell Wilson Trade In 2018
The Seattle Seahawks talked with the Cleveland Browns about a potential trade that would have sent quarterback Russell Wilson to Cleveland for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 draft. According to a source with knowledge of the situation, the Browns believe the idea was "floated" conceptually, but the talks did happen. The placement […]
Seahawks Re-Sign Geno Smith
The Seattle Seahawks officially re-signed quarterback Geno Smith to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to a source. Smith will return as the backup to Russell Wilson for the second straight season, pushing undrafted rookie Anthony Gordon to third on the QB depth chart in Seattle. The Seahawks are hoping that Wilson will remain […]
Seahawks Expected To Re-Sign Geno Smith
The Seattle Seahawks have been expected all along to re-sign quarterback Geno Smith, and they could make the deal official soon, according to a source. Seattle's current depth behind Russell Wilson includes only rookie Anthony Gordon, so the Seahawks certainly need to upgrade, even if Smith isn't exactly anyone's version of a solid backup option […]
Running Back Keepers and Reader Q&A: The King's Corner
In the King’s Keeper Corner, we will get you prepared for roster decisions ahead from various perspectives. We will examine player values by position, look at specific performers and compare keeper selections. We will also directly answer your keeper questions. Pose your questions to me @scotteRotoEx on Twitter to get your answers in this column. Where applicable, […]
ADP Arbitrage - Quarterback Draft Bargains
Let's finish up this series with a look at the all-important quarterback position. When you're done, you should look back at running back, wide receiver, and tight end ADP comps as well. We all agree that ADP is helpful to a certain extent and can help you be informed about where players may be selected. That […]
Dynasty Tiered Rankings and Analysis (Running Back)
It's never too early for some fantasy football rankings, right? We here at RotoBaller firmly believe that, which is why we've already done rankings for the 2020 season. Standard. PPR. Dynasty. (Click the word "dynasty" to go see our complete dynasty rankings.) But what are rankings without some kind of context by which to understand […]
Should You Worry about Deshaun Watson in Fantasy?
From the moment Deshaun Watson stepped onto the football field he was an absolute star. He led the Clemson Tigers to back-to-back college football championships, including winning it in 2016. He was then a first-round pick in the NFL Draft and set the world on fire when he got the opportunity to start. An ACL […]
Veteran Wide Receiver Winners From the NFL Draft
The 2020 wide receiver draft class was a historically deep one that saw six WRs selected in the first round of the NFL Draft alone. The addition of fresh faces put a dent in the fantasy value of several veteran players on existing rosters, as they now have more competition for targets. Not every team […]
Dynasty Tiered Rankings and Analysis (Quarterback)
It's never too early for some fantasy football rankings, right? We here at RotoBaller firmly believe that, which is why we've already done rankings for the 2020 season. Standard. PPR. Dynasty. (Click the word "dynasty" to go see our complete dynasty rankings.) But what are rankings without some kind of context by which to understand […]
2020 NFL Draft Review - NFC West
We roll on with a division-by-division rundown of the 2020 NFL Draft with arguably the best division in football, the NFC West. Catch up on the other installments of this 2020 NFL Draft review series with the AFC South, NFC South, AFC East, NFC East, AFC North, and NFC North. Every year after the draft, I write a way-too-long […]
RBs and WRs Impacted by 2020 NFL Schedule
RotoBaller fantasy football analyst Michael Florio discusses the RBs and WRs that have favorable schedules and those with tougher ones using 2019 fantasy PPG allowed! Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller […]
2020 NFL Schedule - Fantasy Football Winners and Losers
The NFL schedule release is an event that many fans look forward to each year. Due to current circumstances, you may be more excited than ever before to see your teams’ schedules. The first step many fans likely take is to look over their favorite team’s schedule and count potential wins or losses, tallying up […]
Tompa Bay: What to Expect from the Bucs with Tom Brady
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a couple of minor moves this offseason that you may have heard of. First, they went out and replaced their history-making, first-overall pick QB for a 43-year-old now-turned journeyman QB. They also forgot what year it was, trading a fourth-round pick for a player they found out was retired! Not […]
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 get informed about where you should start worrying about potentially missing on a player, it shouldn't have as […]
Sleeping Giants: Why Daniel Jones and His Receivers Are Undervalued
The key to securing a fantasy football championship is to identify undervalued players before they become popular sleepers and shoot up draft boards. We also want to target offenses that are forced into shootouts due to porous defenses. The team that fits these criteria for 2020 is none other than the New York Giants. The […]
Breaking Down NFL Backfields Post NFL Draft (Part 2)
RotoBaller fantasy football analyst Michael Florio discusses some of the backfields that were heavily impacted in the NFL Draft. Are the rookies set to take over or is there value in selecting a proven veteran? Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes […]
ADP Arbitrage - Running Back Draft Bargains
Did your parents ever ask you, "If all your friends jumped off a cliff, does that mean you would too?" Well, that is how fantasy football mostly works when it comes to drafting your team yearly. There is something called ADP (Average Draft Position) that is nothing more than just an aggregated mark that lets […]
Jadeveon Clowney Unlikely To Re-Sign With Seattle
Free-agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is open to re-signing with the Seattle Seahawks, but he'd have to take significantly less money than what the team previously offered him, according to a league source. Seattle also hasn't closed the door on Clowney, but it's not likely in part because of their financial situation and the amount […]
Jadeveon Clowney Open To A Return To Seattle
Free-agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, who is working out in Houston during the coronavirus pandemic, said he remains open to re-signing with the Seattle Seahawks. His cold free-agent market can partially be blamed on COVID-19 and its restrictions on in-person meetings with teams, especially for a player like Clowney and his injury history. He dealt […]
2020 NFL Draft Review - AFC East
If you missed the first three installments of this 2020 NFL Draft review series, you can read the NFC East, AFC North, and NFC North. 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 of each team’s drafted players. […]