RotoBaller Staff Mock Draft - Values, Reaches and Trends

As fantasy football draft season approaches, the RotoBaller staff couldn't wait to get things started. In what has become an annual tradition, we gathered 12 analysts to take part in a mock draft in order to see where they value players and go about roster construction. This draft was conducted as a full PPR league […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Has Huge Opportunity With Washington

The Washington Football Team brought in quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick during free agency to spark an offense that was extremely underwhelming in 2020. With one of the league's top defenses and potentially the most talented group of skill players he has ever had, Fitzpatrick is excited for his opportunity in Washington. "This is the best situation […]

J.D. McKissic Wants Expanded Role

During the 2020 season, Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic showed that he can be one of the best pass-catching backs in the NFL. Going into 2021, McKissic made it a priority to add weight so that he is able to be more effective running between the tackles. When asked about his expectation for […]

Antonio Gibson Maturing As a Running Back

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson had an impressive rookie season when he served as the team's primary ball-carrier. After playing mostly as a receiver in college, this past season was all that more impressive. "Last year was still a learning process for me, I got the hang of it as the season went […]

Terry McLaurin Anticipates More One-On-One Matchups

The Washington Football Team addressed their need for a more explosive offense this offseason with the additions of quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and wide receivers Curtis Samuel, Dyami Brown and Adam Humphries. Terry McLaurin was the only threat that Washington had out wide in 2020. In 2021, he envisions opposing defenses having more respect for the rest of […]

Tight End Values: PPR vs Standard Leagues

It feels impossible--even more with the current pandemic we're experiencing still ongoing worldwide--but the NFL offseason can be considered over in terms of high-impact moves. The first-year draft and free agency are long gone, most players have extended their deals or found new homes, and teams are ready to start moving the rock come the […]

Quarterback Draft Rankings and Analysis

The quarterback has become the most overlooked position in standard fantasy formats. Players have gotten smarter over the years by realizing just how deep the position is, and the days of QB runs happening in the first couple of rounds in the draft are long gone. Still, you're unlikely to be able to win a […]

Coaching Matters: 2021 Detroit Lions 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. […]

Chase Upside, Not Safety to Win Fantasy Leagues

The spring of 2020 was a strange time in everyone's life. All of a sudden there were no sports, no leaving the house, and a whole lot of uncertainty for everyone. I promise I am not writing this to give you flashbacks. But, given this new and sudden free time, I dove deep into my […]

Are Rookie Running Backs Undervalued?

The fantasy football community has a short memory. In general, fantasy players overvalue what happened last year. Many articles review and analyze the relatively tiny 16-game sample that is last season and attempt to use their findings to help them project the upcoming year. Do I think we should be going back even further in […]

Late-Round Quarterbacks Who Will Outperform Their ADP

It's time to dig deep. In fact, it's time to dig deeper. Everybody knows who is a top-tier fantasy asset. Everybody has a clear picture of who to target in the middle rounds of their drafts. That is why you need to study the full roster of available players and look for low-valued bargains with huge […]

Ricky Seals-Jones To Compete For Roster Spot

The Washington Football Team signed tight end Ricky Seals-Jones this offseason to deepen the position behind starter Logan Thomas. There will likely only be three tight ends on the final roster, so two spots are up for grabs between Seals-Jones, rookie John Bates, Deon Yelder, Temarrick Hemingway, Tyrone Swoopes and Sammis Reyes. Seals-Jones will look for a spot […]

Taylor Heinicke To Compete For Starting Job?

The Washington Football Team signed quarterback Taylor Heinicke to a two-year contract this past offseason after he turned some heads in the 2020 playoffs. After starting in the playoffs, Heinicke was a pleasant surprise for Washington. He threw for 306 yards and one touchdown while adding 46 rushing yards and another touchdown on the ground […]

Brandon Scherff Not Expected To Reach Long-Term Deal

The Washington Football Team and All-Pro offensive guard Brandon Scherff are not expected to reach a long-term deal by Thursday's deadline to extend franchise-tagged players, according to sources. Scherff will play on the $18 million franchise tag this year, his second straight season playing on the franchise tag. The 29-year-old is a four-time Pro Bowler […]

FSGA Industry Experts Draft - Central Conference: What We Learned

This month, the Fantasy Sports and Gaming Association (FSGA) kicked off the 2021 fantasy football season with their expert drafts. I teamed up with RotoBaller’s Anthony Aniano to draft against 13 other top analysts in the industry in the FSGA's Central Conference. Running a team with another person isn’t always ideal, as I have often […]

Dyami Brown Making Strong First Impression

Washington Football Team rookie wide receiver Dyami Brown was selected in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft, with many believing this was one of the biggest steals of the entire draft. During Washington's minicamp, Brown started to turn heads. "We love the speed, we love the playmaking ability, his contested catches is what […]

Terry McLaurin Impressed With Ryan Fitzpatrick

Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin and his new quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick have already started to build a connection before training camp kicks off in late July. "We've definitely been able to iron out some things early and made some connection over the past few days. It's starting to feel a lot more natural and being […]

Peyton Barber To Fight For Roster Spot

Washington Football Team running back Peyton Barber could be on the roster bubble in a crowded running back room entering training camp. Running backs coach Randy Jordan says that three RBs will make the final roster. Antonio Gibson and J.D. McKissic have their roles set in stone, so the final spot on the RB depth […]

Curtis Samuel Set For Big Role in 2021

Washington Football Team wide receiver Curtis Samuel (groin) missed the entirety of the team's mandatory minicamp in early June. This is a situation to monitor. However, Samuel's injury is considered minor and he should be ready to go for training camp. Offensive coordinator Scott Turner said that Samuel "is an ascending player," as he has […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Predicts Explosive Washington Offense

In an interview with NBC Sports Washington, Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick had high praise for his new team and offensive coordinator Scott Turner. He said, "The biggest thing with his offense, is we're able to spread the ball around to everybody and get everybody involved. It's going to be a tough offense to defend […]

Antonio Gibson Has Eyes On Breakout Season

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson expects big things from himself in 2021, setting his sights on surpassing 1,000 rushing yards. In an interview with Washington Football Today, Gibson said, "That was something I really wanted. This year, I'm priding myself on surpassing that." Gibson went on to say, "last year was a learning […]

Early 2021 PPR Rankings Analysis - Tight End

The tight end position has been top-heavy for many years and it's no different in 2021. Travis Kelce and Darren Waller have led their respective teams in targets the last two seasons, while George Kittle has averaged 8.1 targets per game the last three seasons. Meanwhile, Kyle Pitts out of Florida has already been dubbed […]

Dynasty Tiered Rankings and Analysis - Quarterback

In dynasty leagues, hitching your wagon to the right gunslinger is crucial. Unlike the turbulence at running back and unpredictability at wide receiver or tight end, quarterbacks can be consistent point-getters for years to come without the need for turnover. The biggest question is how to weigh youth versus experience. That's what we aim to […]

Adam Humphries Has A Leg Up On No. 3 Job

Washington Football Team wide receivers Terry McLaurin and Curtis Samuel are expected to each have more than 100 targets this year, while NBC Sports Washington's JP Finlay thinks that Adam Humphries will be the No. 3 wideout and get around 60 targets. The 28-year-old disappointed in his final season with the Tennessee Titans, playing in […]

J.D. McKissic, Logan Thomas Likely To See Fewer Targets

NBC Sports Washington's JP Finlay predicts that both Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic and tight end Logan Thomas will see fewer targets in the passing game in 2021. McKissic had 110 targets last season, with Finlay projecting a 20 percent or more drop. Quarterbacks Alex Smith and Dwayne Haskins were too reliant on […]

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. While ADP is very informative and can help you be informed about where you should start worrying about potentially missing out on a player, […]

Endgame Primer: Drafting For Playoff Strength Of Schedule

You cruise to the best record in your league, only to get bumped off by that rival who barely snuck into the playoffs. It’s one of the sheer joys of fantasy football -- for your opponent anyway. Now is the time to take steps to prevent such heartache, or better yet, position yourself to be […]

Steven Sims Jr. Facing Uphill Battle In Washington

Washington Football Team wide receiver Steven Sims Jr. caught 23 passes in the final five weeks of the 2019 season and created separation with his short-field quickness. He entered last season as the team's top slot receiver, but injuries and drops (three on 39 targets) hurt him. Washington also signed Adam Humphries and drafted Dax […]

The Deepest Dive: WR Sleepers in 16+ Team Leagues

After looking at quarterbacks previously, we continue our look at deep-league draft targets with the wide receiver position. I define a deep league as one in which at least 16 teams take part. That means each draft round would consist of 16 picks and there would be 240 (15 rounds multiplied by 16 teams) players […]

The Deepest Dive: RB Sleepers in 16+ Team Leagues

Following up on our earlier look at wide receiver sleepers and quarterback sleepers for deep leagues, it's time to look at running backs. Fantasy leagues can be as large as the commish wants them too, but for our purposes, we're going to define a deep league as one in which at least 16 teams take […]