Curtis Samuel Expected To Be Back Monday
Washington Football Team wide receiver Curtis Samuel (groin) is expected to be back at practice in full pads on Monday, according to head coach Ron Rivera. When addressing the media on Thursday, Rivera noted that his optimism is very high for the dynamic receiver, as he plans to use him all over the field in […]
Curtis Samuel Still Sidelined
Washington Football Team wide receiver Curtis Samuel (groin) was spotted working off to the side at practice on Thursday. The coaching staff has said in the past that they would not rush him back, but this is something that he has been dealing with since minicamp in June. The former Carolina Panther could have used […]
J.D. McKissic (RB, WAS) - 2021 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~125 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~142 ANALYSIS: Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic was fantasy relevant in spurts last year while playing second fiddle to Antonio Gibson. McKissic carved out a large role in the passing game, commanding 110 targets which led to him catching 80 balls for 589 yards and two touchdowns. His ability […]
Jaret Patterson Could Backup Antonio Gibson
Washington Football Team running back Jaret Patterson will backup Antonio Gibson to start the 2021 season.The team recently cut Peyton Barber, which free's up more snaps for Patterson. In the preseason games for Washington, J.D. McKissic was featured only as a receiver. He will likely have a bigger role in receiving passes rather than running the […]
Jaret Patterson “Can Be Pretty Special”
Washington Football Team running back Jaret Patterson has drawn some high praise from the team's general manager, Martin Mayhew. The undrafted free agent did enough throughout camp and the preseason to earn himself a spot on the 53-man roster, as he beat out Peyton Barber for the No. 3 spot on the depth chart. "He's […]
The King's 2021 One-Man Fantasy Football Mock Draft
Now that the preseason is officially over, I have delivered my annual exercise that I have been doing since the 1990s, the one-man mock draft. In this article, I attempt to sit in the draft chairs of all participants in a 12-team PPR league with four points for a TD pass. Starting skill position requirements […]
Tight End Rankings Analysis – PPR Leagues
Tight ends might not rack up the yardage receivers do, but they can match their counterparts in the receptions department. While only two tight ends broke the 1,000-yard barrier (Travis Kelce and Darren Waller) and two had double-digit touchdowns (Kelce and Robert Tonyan) in 2020, five were targeted over 100 times and eight had 60 […]
The King's Updated Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis (Premium Content)
Scott "The King" Engel issues his latest set of 2021 fantasy football draft rankings in PPR, Half-PPR and Standard formats. He also includes analysis of key players at each position. The rankings will continue to be updated as news breaks prior to the season opener. Following the positional analysis below you'll see the rankings widget. Enter […]
Najee Harris - Rookie Stud Or Dud?
Today's fantasy football profile will take a look at rookie running back Najee Harris by looking at his positives, his concerns, and a variety of other important information in determining his fantasy outlook for 2021. Harris was drafted in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft and has received a lot of hype in the […]
Five Running Back Sleepers to Target
Players from all 32 teams have reported to their training camps, which has inspired many fantasy managers to increase their participation in best-ball leagues. Some of you are also preparing your strategy for upcoming drafts in redraft leagues. It is highly recommended that you remain flexible in your decision-making based upon the flow of every […]
Washington Cuts Antonio Gandy-Golden
The Washington Football Team has cut wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden ahead of Tuesday's 53-man roster deadline. The 2020 fourth-round pick had a solid camp, but a loaded wide receiver room in Washington was ultimately the deciding factor in his departure. The 23-year-old should be able to find an opportunity to play elsewhere, as his 6-foot-4 […]
Washington Releases Peyton Barber
The Washington Football Team has released running back Peyton Barber as the deadline to cut to a 53-man roster on Tuesday approaches. Barber was outperformed by rookie running back Jaret Patterson in the preseason and during camp, which is the main reason Washington decided to move on from him. The 27-year-old carried the ball 94 […]
Fantasy Football Kicker Draft Rankings
It's time to look at everyone's favorite position for fantasy football. That's right... we're talking about kickers! More so this year than in the past, fantasy leagues continue to drop the kicker position in favor of one more flex spots. For those of you that hold steadfast in your kicker ways, I'm here to make […]
NFL Preseason and Training Camp Risers
Training camp presents fantasy football drafters with an overwhelming amount of praise at times. By now you've likely heard that everyone is in the best shape of their life, every single rookie is expected to play a big role, and everyone is shaping up to be a steal in drafts. Sifting through all of the […]
Washington Releases Isaiah Wright
The Washington Football Team has released wide receiver Isaiah Wright as they begin to make cuts to their roster. This will not be the last move they make, as teams must trim their roster to 53 players before 4 p.m. on Tuesday. Wright was leapfrogged by Dax Milne as a punt returner, and with a […]
Curtis Samuel Won’t Be Rushed Back
Washington Football Team wide receiver Curtis Samuel (groin) has had a rough start with his new team after having almost no practice time this offseason. The only work he has under his belt is individual drills on the sidelines, as he is yet to be a full participant at practice. The former Carolina Panther reunited […]
Terry McLaurin Primed For Breakout Season
Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin will look to solidify himself among the league's elite pass-catchers as he heads into his third season. Team reporter Peter Hailey said that McLaurin "has become an impeccable route runner as a pro and over the summer he's been perfecting his off-the-line releases." With improved quarterback play from […]
Navigating Running Back Injuries and Experts Draft Coverage- Woo Fantasy Podcast
RotoBaller fantasy football analyst Brandon Murchison is joined by co-host Nick Hefley in a new episode of WooFantasy! In this episode, the guys go around the league and get you caught up on the slew of injuries that have hit the NFL in recent days. Between Travis Etienne, J.K. Dobbins, and Irv Smith, there have […]
Tight End Rankings Analysis - Standard Scoring
Tight end is one of the most difficult positions to draft for in fantasy due to the lack of elite talent at the position. Once the top-five guys have been drafted, it becomes much trickier for managers to pick a potential TE1 just because of things like small roles, unproven NFL talent, etc. Luckily, there […]
Ryan Fitzpatrick Starting In Week 1 And Beyond
Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick was officially named the starter for the Week 1 opener against the visiting Chargers. This isn't a surprise, although the announcement is undoubtedly comforting for fantasy managers, especially those in dynasty leagues or who have already drafted. Fitzpatrick will be playing for his ninth team during the 2021-22 campaign, […]
Path to RB1: Clyde Edwards-Helaire
Clyde Edwards-Helaire burned a lot of fantasy managers last season. After Damien Williams opted out of the COVID-ridden 2020 NFL season, Edwards-Helaire's Average Draft Position (ADP) skyrocketed. He was being taken as the sixth or seventh running back off the board, and for good reason. He was hand-picked by Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy […]
Path to QB1: Jalen Hurts
Jalen Hurts heads into training camp as the starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. Unlike years past, there's no quarterback controversy in Philadelphia, giving Hurts an entire training camp and preseason to learn the offense and operate with the starters. With a new coaching regime in place, the repetitions can only help both Hurts and […]
D.J. Chark is the Jaguars Receiver You Want
Why is D.J. Chark not receiving more fantasy love? Not only is he not receiving the kind of fanfare he should be, but there are some who believe Laviska Shenault Jr. will be the Jaguars' No. 1 wide receiver in 2021. That's certainly a possibility, but fantasy managers need to remember just how good Chark […]
Henry Ruggs III - 2021 Breakout Candidate
Henry Ruggs III was the first receiver picked in the 2020 draft to the surprise of many. Although he didn't live up to expectations in his rookie season, there are reasons for optimism when it comes to the speedy Raiders wideout. Going into year two, Ruggs is ready to take on a bigger role, and […]
Jalen Reagor – 2021 Fantasy Football Sleeper
Jalen Reagor did not show fantasy football general managers much in 2020, but the same will not hold true in 2021. The Philadelphia Eagles’ former first-round pick was supposed to kickstart their pass-catching corps and give fantasy footballers a speedy slot receiver who could be useful in standard and dynasty leagues. Instead, Reagor gave fantasy […]
Darnell Mooney - 2021 Fantasy Sleeper
Training camp activities are continuing for all 32 teams and we have reached the onset of preseason matchups. This has incentivized fantasy managers to increase their draft preparation and roster construction, with the goal of capturing their leagues. The team at RotoBaller is fully aware of your efforts to maximize the scoring potential for each […]
Dustin Hopkins Makes One Field Goal In Preseason Finale
Washington Football Team kicker Dustin Hopkins made a 48-yard field goal in Saturday's preseason finale. The Washington offense struggled in the 37-3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, so the 30-year old was only able to attempt two field goals. He was unable to convert a 55-yarder, however, head coach Ron Rivera said he had no […]
Terrace Marshall Jr. - Star Rising Already
Today's fantasy football profile will take a look at rookie wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. by looking at his positives, his concerns, and a variety of other important information in determining his fantasy outlook for 2021. He's been sliding under the radar for most of the offseason, but is it justified to pass on him in […]
Dax Milne Has Solid Showing
Washington Football Team wide receiver Dax Milne had a solid game to close out the preseason, taking advantage of the final dress rehearsal before the start of the regular season. The 2021 seventh-round pick has impressed head coach Ron Rivera throughout training camp and has potentially done enough to make it hard for the coaching […]
Antonio Gandy-Golden Leads Washington In Receiving Yards
Washington Football Team wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden finished with four receptions for 39 yards in Saturday night's preseason finale. Gandy-Golden was targeted six times, with his longest catch of the night gaining 18 yards on the play. There have been reports out camp that the 23-year-old has done enough to earn a roster spot, and […]