Every NFL Team's Safest Fantasy Football Draft Pick - AFC Edition

Picture this. You're on the clock in the third round of your fantasy draft, looking to take a receiver after you reached for running backs in the first two rounds. Your thumb hovers over the "draft" button for two players: one of them being a safe, reliable veteran, the other a rookie with extreme upside […]

NFL Coaching Matters: 2022 Atlanta Falcons Offense and Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]

How Every NFL Rookie Wide Receiver Impacts Their Offense for Fantasy Football (Round 2 Continued)

Each year, we see a handful of incoming rookie WRs finish as a WR2 or better in fantasy football. While the best rookies are typically those who are drafted in the first round (Odell Beckham Jr., Justin Jefferson, Ja'Marr Chase), there are also numerous recent examples of Day 2 and 3 picks who also had […]

Tight End Risers for Fantasy Football - ADP Analysis for 2022 Drafts

I am going to start this column by introducing the concept of ADP, which I'm pretty sure you know what it is about. 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 […]

The Best NFL Rookie Wide Receiver Value Pick for 2022 Fantasy Football Is...

Rookie wide receivers have started to dominate the fantasy football landscape over recent years. A.J. Brown was the WR15 overall in 2019. We saw Justin Jefferson finish as the WR6 overall in 2020, with fellow rookies CeeDee Lamb and Chase Claypool finishing inside the top-20. The trend continued in 2021, with Ja'Marr Chase finishing as […]

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings (Tiers 1-3) - Best Ball Leagues

Some of you have been building rosters in the best-ball format since the initial weeks of the offseason, and participation in this popular format has intensified as we continue our progression toward Week 1. Enthusiasm for these leagues remains enormous for multiple reasons, which includes the ability to complete all forms of roster management immediately upon the conclusion […]

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Cincinnati Bengals 2022 Outlook

Welcome to our fantasy football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks, a series on RotoBaller where our writers look at three key players on each NFL team. Today, we're talking about the Cincinnati Bengals. The defending AFC champions are returning most of their 2021 offense, and their starters at skill positions are locked in. Their passing targets […]

Wide-Gap NFL Backfields: Which RB2s to Avoid Drafting for Fantasy Football

The gap between the top running back on an NFL team and the No. 2 running back on a team has shrunk significantly over the years, largely because teams aren't running their starters into the ground anymore. (Or, well...usually aren't.) But while No. 2 backs have become relevant fantasy players across the league, there are […]

Fantasy Football Rankings for FFPC Leagues - Tight End Premium Scoring

Fantasy football players are always looking for new challenges. Unique scoring formats can provide the nifty twist they may be seeking. That is exactly what you will find in the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC). Tight end premium scoring, where the TEs are awarded 1.5 points per reception, is the distinctive and compelling norm. Other […]

Waste of Talent? NFL Rookies in Bad Landing Spots for Fantasy Football

Performing well in the NFL is quite a difficult task. Now, imagine trying to perform well in your first ever season in the NFL. Simply put, it ain't easy, folks. Historically, most rookies take a while to establish themselves at the NFL level regardless of their prospect pedigree. Now, between Justin Jefferson, Ja'Marr Chase, Justin Herbert, […]

NFL Rookie Wide Receivers Set Up For Immediate Fantasy Football Success

In recent seasons, rookie receivers have been on the rise and are giving fantasy managers instant starters and not only that but impact players. It would be best to not get sucked into that dream and accept that should not be the expectation. The seasons Justin Jefferson, Ja'Marr Chase, and Jaylen Waddle have given us […]

Quarterback Fallers for Fantasy Football - ADP Analysis for 2022 Drafts

I am going to start this column by introducing the concept of ADP, which I'm pretty sure you know what it is about. 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 […]

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Philadelphia Eagles 2022 Outlook

Welcome to our fantasy football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks, a series on RotoBaller where our writers look at three key players on each NFL team. Today, we're talking about the Philadelphia Eagles. After watching receiver after receiver go in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, there were people (including myself) who thought the […]

NFL Coaching Matters: 2022 Green Bay Packers Offense and Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]

Titans Keeping Treylon Burks In The Loop

Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Treylon Burks has missed time this offseason while dealing with asthma flare-ups. Despite the rookie's inactivity, wide receivers coach Rob Moore has been keeping him on his toes by routinely quizzing him about the playbook. Although the goal is for Burks to remain engaged mentally throughout his recovery process, his […]

NFL Rookie Running Backs In The Best Fantasy Football Situations - James Cook, Kenneth Walker, Breece Hall, and More

With just a couple of weeks left before the season officially kicks off, the depth chart for each team has become much clearer. This is particularly important when assessing the opportunity each incoming rookie will have on their new team, especially at the running back position. Each year, rookie running backs have a fantasy impact […]

Fantasy Football ADP Risers at Quarterback - Baker Mayfield, Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson

I am going to start this column by introducing the concept of ADP, which I'm pretty sure you know what it is about. 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 […]

NFL Free Agents With Decreased Fantasy Values... Grass Isn't Always Greener - Jarvis Landry, Cedrick Wilson, Sony Michel

In all sports, free agency can be a bittersweet time for both the players and the team. On the player side, the opportunity to be properly compensated on the open market, but also means leaving the organization they likely came up through, which also results in having to adjust to a new situation. Meanwhile, on […]

2022 Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Mock Draft: Picking Early (Slots 1-4)

For every type of fantasy football draft, there are a bevy of viable strategies. Of course, as Mike Tyson said, "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." Thankfully, in a rookie draft for dynasty leagues you don't need to worry as much about roster construction. Unless it's a Superflex league and […]

NFL Running Back Depth Charts Analysis: AFC West and AFC North

Today we're looking at the fantasy football running back depth charts for the AFC West and AFC North. The regular season is right around the corner and each team's depth chart is mostly complete! Before diving into the fantasy season, RotoBaller has you covered with some last-minute running back depth chart recaps for each team, […]

Jason McCourty Hanging Up His Cleats

Free-agent cornerback Jason McCourty announced on Instagram on Friday that he's retiring from football after 13 seasons in the NFL. The former 2009 sixth-round pick out of Rutgers made an impact everywhere he played. McCourty begin his career with the Tennessee Titans and spent eight seasons with them before joining the Cleveland Browns in 2017. […]

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Pittsburgh Steelers 2022 Outlook

Welcome back to fantasy football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks, a series on RotoBaller where our writers look at three key players on each NFL team. Today, we're talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers. First, let’s clear the air. I am a devout Steelers fan. That doesn’t mean I can’t be objective, although I am more hopeful […]

2022 Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Mock Draft: Picking in the Middle (Slots 5-8)

This mock review is a follow-up to part one, which examined strategies when drafting from an early slot in dynasty rookie drafts. In this piece, we'll focus on the middle draft slots. Rather than simply putting out a mock and rationalizing the picks one round at a time, I'll examine each team based on how […]

Kyle Philips Getting Some Attention

Tennessee Titans fifth-round rookie wide receiver Kyle Philips impressed during offseason workouts. "Kyle's definitely a great route-runner," quarterback Ryan Tannehill said. "He's got some quickness, some agility, (and I'm) getting to learn his craft as he learns our offense and sees where he fits in." He caught 59 passes for 739 yards and 10 touchdowns […]

Updated 2022 Fantasy Football Half-PPR Rankings (Post-NFL Draft): Austin Ekeler, Mike Evans, Najee Harris, Tee Higgins, Tyreek Hill

Howdy RotoBallers, and welcome to more 2022 draft rankings! In this article you'll find our NFL team's updated 2022 fantasy football half-ppr rankings -- the top 450 players for half-PPR scoring. For anyone who may not be familiar, half-PPR scoring gives an additional 0.5 points for every single reception that a player makes. This of […]

Coaching Matters: 2022 Indianapolis Colts Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]

Scott Fish Bowl 12 Draft Strategy

As many analysts, fans, and celebrities across the fantasy football landscape put some last-minute finishing touches on their Scott Fish Bowl 12 draft strategy it's important to remember why everyone in the community participates: raising money for charity and spreading camaraderie across the Fantasy Football community. I am thankful to be in the SFB12 this […]

Updated 2022 Fantasy Football Best Ball Rankings (Post-NFL Draft): Saquon Barkley, Miles Sanders, Gabriel Davis, DJ Moore

Hello there RotoBallers! In this article you'll see our NFL team's updated 2022 fantasy football best ball rankings (top 350) for your drafts. These fantasy football rankings are geared towards best-ball formats -- where a player with more inconsistency, volatility, and week-to-week boom or bust variance does not lose as much value. If anyone is […]

Updated 2022 Fantasy Football PPR Rankings (Post-NFL Draft): Davante Adams, Tyreek Hill, Alvin Kamara, A.J. Brown, Kyle Pitts

Hello there RotoBallers! The NFL season is quickly creeping up on us, and below you'll see our updated 2022 fantasy football PPR rankings (top 450). These PPR staff rankings have been put together after the 2022 NFL Draft, so the 2022 NFL rookie class is included. Four of RotoBaller's lead fantasy football analysts - Nick […]

Wide Receivers Who Increased Their Fantasy Value by Switching Teams

Every year, free agency sends shockwaves through the fantasy football community. During the offseason, these moves tend to be magnified because there are so few things for fantasy managers to be focused on. Every once in a while, a free agency move can send a player's value skyrocketing. Sometimes these moves are due to an […]