Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight: Jalen McMillan

The Washington Huskies had three of their receivers drafted in the top 100 picks of the 2024 NFL Draft. Since professional football lacks the developmental and minor leagues, rookies hope to make an impact in Year 1 or 2. Since the Huskies had three legitimate receiving options paired with Michael Penix Jr., there could be […]

How Rookie WRs Impact Their Team's Depth Chart In 2024 Fantasy Football: Round 3 Picks

Third-round rookie wide receivers have not panned out to be solid fantasy football contributors in their first year. None of the nine wide receivers selected in the third round of the 2021 and 2022 NFL Draft did much as rookies. However, last year, managers saw Tank Dell and Josh Downs become solid fantasy options after […]

Four Late-Round Fliers You Must Draft in Deep Leagues - 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

When it comes to fantasy football, the early rounds are where you secure your stars, but the late rounds are where champions are made. For those playing in deep leagues, finding those hidden gems can be the key to transforming your team from a playoff contender to a championship favorite. It's not just about picking […]

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 […]

Three Fantasy Football Bold Predictions for Rookies

Every fantasy football season, several surprise players leave us scratching our heads at the end of the season. While some breakouts are predictable, many players really do "come out of nowhere." Rookie breakouts are especially hard to predict. We know who has talent, but we do not know who has the work ethic and acumen […]

Is Ladd McConkey or Joshua Palmer The Fantasy Football WR1 For The Chargers?

The Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver room went through some changes this offseason. The team traded Keenan Allen to the Chicago Bears and released Mike Williams. With those top two wideouts gone from this offense, quarterback Justin Herbert must find a new WR1 in 2024.  His likely candidates will be rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey […]

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 […]

Jayden Daniels Named Starting QB For Commanders

The Washington Commanders have named rookie Jayden Daniels their starting quarterback on the season's initial depth chart, a decision many had widely anticipated. Initially, Daniels and Marcus Mariota split first-team reps, with Mariota often getting the first look. Still, as training camp progressed from July to August, Daniels took the majority of reps. Jeff Driskel […]

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 […]

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 […]

Jayden Daniels Will Play In Preseason Opener

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is set to play in the team's first preseason game against the New York Jets. This isn't shocking news after Daniels was taken as the No. 2 overall selection in this year's draft. He will get his first taste of NFL action next weekend as the organization is hopeful Daniels […]

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 […]

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 […]

Minnesota Vikings Fantasy Football Team Preview - QB, RB, WR, TE Outlooks

Welcome to my 2024 fantasy football preview for the Minnesota Vikings as part of my team-by-team fantasy football outlooks series. This new 32-part series will dissect each NFL team through a fantasy football lens. We'll look at each of the four primary positions -- quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end -- and identify each […]

Fantasy Football Tight Ends To Target, Avoid in 2024

In recent years, the tight end position has been hard to navigate. Usually, there are only two to four elite options, so most fantasy managers need to spend a top pick on a tight end. However, things are much different at the position heading into 2024 fantasy drafts. Of course, there are still elite options […]

"My Fades" For 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts - Nick Mariano's Players To Avoid

We are in the thick of fantasy football draft season and hope springs eternal for most players, but they won't all be winners. Fantasy managers must identify which players to target and avoid at their current ADP and today we're attending The 2024 Playa Haters' Ball. This article will highlight "My Fades," who I can't […]

Detroit Lions Fantasy Football Team Preview - QB, RB, WR, TE Outlooks

Welcome to my 2024 fantasy football preview for the Detroit Lions as part of my team-by-team fantasy football outlooks series. This new 32-part series will dissect each NFL team through a fantasy football lens. We'll look at each of the four primary positions -- quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end -- and identify each […]

Updated 2024 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Post-NFL Draft - Jonathon Brooks, Brock Bowers, Trey Benson, Malik Nabers, Xavier Worthy, Ray Davis

The NFL season is right around the corner, and we're back with your updated 2024 fantasy football rookie rankings for your fantasy drafts. These are the NFL rookies who will make fantasy impacts in 2024. You should be using these fantasy football rookies rankings for your rookie drafts, dynasty drafts, and also your redraft leagues when […]

Early Week 1 PPR Fantasy Football Rankings (2024)

Week 1 is the most anticipated week of the season, and it's never too early to start researching and preparing for it. For fantasy managers who have already drafted their teams and are looking forward to start/sit decisions for the opening week, we have you covered with our NFL team's early 2024 fantasy football PPR […]

Running Back PPR Fantasy Football Rankings (2024) - Preseason Updates

Welcome to our updated running back PPR fantasy football rankings, freshly updated for July 2024 and fantasy football drafts. There are a few offenses that still rely on workhorse running backs, while most teams implement some type of committee. We're here to help you sort through it all and draft winning teams. Not surprisingly, star […]

Non-PPR (Standard) Rankings for 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts: Derrick Henry, Isiah Pacheco, Courtland Sutton, Calvin Ridley, Brock Bowers

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We are rapidly approaching the start of the regular season, with Week 1 about to kick off in 30-plus days. We will be updating fantasy football rankings constantly up until kickoff. Don't play in leagues that reward points for receptions. We've got you covered with our NFL team's updated 2024 fantasy football […]

Projecting The WR1 For Every NFL Team - 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy football draft season is almost here! With plenty of offseason moves to give teams some new looks in 2024, fantasy managers must keep tabs on how some depth charts will deviate from years past and which players we can expect to produce as a result. Today, we will walk through ALL 32 teams and […]

Top 350 Fantasy Football Best Ball Rankings for 2024 (Post NFL Draft)

Howdy, RotoBallers! Training camp has arrived, and preseason games are about to start. It's never too early to prepare for fantasy football drafts, and the best ball season is officially here. We are here to help you crush your best ball drafts with our NFL team's early 2024 fantasy football best ball rankings for the top […]

Commanders Claim Kicker Riley Patterson From Jaguars

The Washington Commanders have claimed kicker Riley Patterson off waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars. After a brief stint with Brandon McManus, the Commanders are turning to Patterson, a recent kicker for the Jaguars. Patterson has appeared in 39 career games, including 15 last season with the Lions and Browns. On Wednesday, Ramiz Ahmed was the […]

Chase Brown, Gus Edwards, Austin Ekeler - 2024 Fantasy Football Running Back Outlooks

The running back position has been hard to navigate in fantasy football over the past few years. Very few have a workhorse role anymore, and injuries remain a problem for the position. As a result, fewer and fewer backs are going early in drafts. That makes the middle to later rounds very important.  If you […]

Every Fantasy Football Quarterback With Rushing Upside In 2024

The quarterback position has changed a lot over the years in fantasy. Fantasy managers used to solely target quarterbacks who could throw for over 4,500 yards and 30 touchdowns. In 2018, Patrick Mahomes, Matt Ryan, and Ben Roethlisberger finished top-three in points scored in fantasy.  However, things have changed since then for the quarterback position. […]