Geno Smith Not Expected To Play In Preseason Opener

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith is not expected to play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Los Angeles Chargers, according to head coach Mike Macdonald. Along with Smith, some other offensive starters won't play, either. Smith certainly won't be the only starting signal-caller around the league to sit out of the first preseason games this […]

Isiah Pacheco, Kenneth Walker III, Zamir White – 2024 Fantasy Football Running Back Outlooks

The 2024 NFL season is less than six weeks away, meaning fantasy players are putting together their fantasy rankings. While Christian McCaffrey, Breece Hall, Bijan Robinson, and Jahmyr Gibbs will be first-round picks in most fantasy football leagues, there are several other talented options for fantasy players at the running back position. Isiah Pacheco, Kenneth […]

Cheap Fantasy Football Workhorse Running Backs (Part 1) - Zamir White, D'Andre Swift, Najee Harris

The current trend in fantasy football drafts is to target receivers and quarterbacks early. If the value feels right, you might even sneak in Sam LaPorta or Travis Kelce at tight end. However, what most people are getting away from is drafting running backs early. Now, old habits die hard. Change is slow, so you'll […]

Seahawks Tailoring Offense To Geno Smith's Strengths

The new Seattle Seahawks coaching staff really likes quarterback Geno Smith, and offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb has tailored his offense around Smith's strengths. "For people that haven't seen Geno throw in person, I think he's special," Grubb said. "He's an elite quarterback." Grubb's belief that Smith can make every throw is why the offense is […]

2024 Rookie Draft Recap - Four Fantasy Football Rookies to Cash Out or Hold

We are officially out of dynasty rookie season and into draft season. With camp reports dominating NFL social media, it’s time to reflect on the value of rookies. The Average draft position (ADP) for rookie drafts took months to settle in place, but has it held? In this article, I am going to revisit the […]

Seahawks Praise Kenneth Walker III As Pass-Catcher

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III caught just 19 passes in three collegiate seasons at Wake Forest and Michigan State, and many questioned his ability as a receiver when he entered the NFL. He's hauled in 56 passes for 424 yards and one touchdown through his first 30 pro games, but he could be […]

Noah Fant Injured On Tuesday

Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (foot) didn't finish training camp practice on Tuesday and left midway through with some sort of foot injury. Head coach Mike Macdonald didn't give any injury updates after practice, so it's unclear how severe Fant's foot injury actually is. For now, we'll consider him day-to-day. Re-signed in the offseason, […]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba The X-Factor On Offense For Seahawks

The Seattle Times' Mike Vorel writes that Seattle Seahawks second-year wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the team's X-factor on offense in 2024. Seattle partly drafted Smith-Njigba in the first round in 2023 to help them pile up big plays and dominate on third downs, two places where they really struggled last year. He had the […]

Seahawks Sign Connor Williams To One-Year Deal

The Seattle Seahawks have signed center Connor Williams (knee) to a one-year deal worth up to $6 million on Tuesday. Williams' 2023 was spent with the Miami Dolphins, where an ACL injury ended his season in Week 14. Agent Drew Rosenhaus said that Williams made a "miraculous" recovery following surgery on his torn ACL, and […]

Second-Year Fantasy Football Players Who Will Break Out in 2024 - Sophomore Bounce-Back Candidates

For many years, fantasy football players tried their best to avoid rookies in drafts. Recently, it's become more common for rookies to make an impact. We've seen players like Ja’Marr Chase, Ezekiel Elliott, and Saquon Barkley finish in the top five at their positions. Even last year, we saw C.J. Stroud and Puka Nacua emerge […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports (Offseason Updates): Puka Nacua, Sam LaPorta, Josh Jacobs, Ladd McConkey, Jonathon Brooks, Geno Smith and more

It's officially August, meaning fantasy football drafts are ready to begin in full force. Our offseason injury updates and reports as of Tuesday, August 6, 2024, will give you the latest updates on key guys ahead of your crucial selections. With training camp heating up and preseason action approaching, let's take a look at injured […]

Five Injured Fantasy Football Players Worth Gambling On In 2024

Training camp is just underway for the 2024 NFL season, which means we get insightful perspectives into the status of injured players. While players are getting official designations such as the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list or the NFI (Non-Football Injury) list, most already had some sort of timeline in regards to the start […]

Five Dynasty Fantasy Football Risky Buys Worth Gambling On

I've been participating in the great sport of fantasy football for nearly two-thirds of my life at this point. Most of that time was spent in redraft circles, but over recent years -- dynasty formats have accounted for a large portion of my leagues. The thrill of dynasty is a bit different from that of […]

College Football Dark Horses: 10 Teams That Could Surprise in 2024

With the calendar turned to August, college football season has finally arrived. Meaningful college football games will be played this month, starting with Florida State and Georgia Tech meeting in Dublin, Ireland just a few weekends away on Saturday, Aug. 24. Week 1 will kick off the following week as title hopefuls will take the […]

Fantasy Football Draft Board Focus: Don’t Pass On These Veterans

Fantasy football was made to be fun. For many players, drafting upside targets is exciting and compelling. Watching draft picks who rise to fantasy prominence is one of the most rewarding experiences possible. In the quest to land younger players who are highly promising, many fantasy performers with quality seasons behind them either are bumped […]

Geno Smith Back At Practice

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (hip, knee) has returned to training camp practice on Monday and is doing some throwing in full pads. Smith injured both his hip and knee during practice last week but is back on the field and should be just fine in time for the start of the 2024 regular season […]

Is Geno Smith Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Geno Smith is making the most of his second opportunity as an NFL starter. Last season, he clinched his second consecutive Pro Bowl after tallying 323 completions for 3,624 yards and 20 touchdowns. His heads-up play will be integral to the Seattle Seahawks' success in the 2024 NFL season. Despite the Seahawks adding Sam Howell […]

Five Risky Fantasy Football Tight End Buys Worth Gambling On In 2024

Do you like to gamble? If so, 2024 might be the year to step away from the poker table, play some fantasy football, and take a flyer on a risky tight end or two. Maybe this article is not for you, though. Maybe you do not want to gamble on your fantasy tight end. Maybe […]

Fantasy Football Running Backs Set To Outperform Their ADP In 2024

As the 2024 fantasy football draft season heats up, it’s time to look at those running backs who are poised to sprint past their current ADPs and give fantasy managers that championship edge. Often, these under-the-radar rushers can be the difference between a middle-of-the-pack finish and clinching the playoffs. Diving into the depth of late-round […]

Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates in 2024 - AFC West

The AFC West may be one of the most intriguing divisions in football. For the second year in a row, this division has welcomed back a head-coaching icon. Last year, Sean Payton came out of retirement to coach the Broncos, and now Jim Harbaugh returns to the league after winning a national championship with Michigan […]

Fantasy Football Handcuff Running Back Rankings - Top 10 Backup Running Backs To Stash

Everyone loves to rank things, right? Yes! Then let's rank things. Specifically, let's rank the backup running backs around the NFL. One note on the methodology here: things change fast in the NFL. As of right now, these players all look to be second on their team's depth chart, but training camp and the preseason […]

The Best Fantasy Football Loser Punishments for Last Place

Fantasy football should be fun. The thrill of outsmarting your buddies, competing every week, making that perfect waiver-wire pick, and boasting about your superior football intellect (I encourage an active online messaging group for this) keeps us all coming back. The winners get bragging rights, a name on a trophy, and many more perks. The […]

Fantasy Football Sleepers for Superflex Drafts - Tight End Targets

Finding a gem at tight end is always a great feat, especially when a guy can fill what is often a nagging lineup hole for many fantasy football players. Tight end is the thinnest position in this fantasy game, and those who don’t draft a prime TE often scramble to find a reliable starter. In […]

Fantasy Football ADP Values on FFPC - Undervalued, Overvalued Draft Picks

NFL training camps have officially begun, and that means the start of the 2024 NFL season is only a few weeks away. That also means fantasy draft season is fast approaching. A good way to prepare for your 2024 fantasy football draft is by identifying potentially overvalued and undervalued players relative to their ADP (average […]

Stack 'Em: NFL Teams with Favorable Early Schedules In 2024

We're now just a few weeks away from the start of the preseason, and the 2024 regular season will be here before you even know it. While drafting players for our fantasy teams, looking at a team's schedule can be a helpful tool to determine which players are poised for breakout seasons. Yes, it shouldn't […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight: Brenden Rice

It's cool to see children of former athletes reach the professional level, especially when it involves high-end to elite athletes like Jerry Rice. Though this rookie receiver may not receive the hype of other high-end rookies, could he make an impact in the first two years of his career? It's funny because I wrote about […]

Geno Smith: Avoids Serious Injury, Could Return Early Next Week

After missing several practices, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (knee, hip) is expected to return to practice early next week. His testing came back clean, not revealing "anything significant," and the Seahawks can breathe a collective sigh of relief. The 33-year-old gives Seattle's offense its best chance of success, which accounts for his loaded wide […]

Best Ball Fantasy Football Mock Draft - RotoBaller Staff Strategies, Roster Construction, Value Picks

Best Ball fantasy football drafts are quickly becoming some of the most popular formats in the fantasy space, especially for those managers looking to get some action before training camps and drafts in their home leagues begin. Many sites such as Underdog, DraftKings, and Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) begin offering Best Ball drafts mere […]

2024 NFL Power Rankings: The Best Non-Quarterbacks for All 32 Teams

Who are the best players on each team that aren't quarterbacks? One player was chosen for each team, and those players were ranked against each other. You may notice that San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is absent from this list. While McCaffrey may be one of the top five players in the NFL, offensive […]

Geno Smith "Shouldn't Miss Any Time"

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (knee/hip) had testing done on his injured knee and hip, and tests did not reveal anything significant. According to one of Adam Schefter's sources, Smith "shouldn't miss any time." This is great news for the longtime journeyman turned solid starter heading into 2024. Smith has thrown for nearly 8,000 yards, […]