Alex Smith Thinks He Has Room For Growth
Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith, last year's Comeback Player of the Year, appeared in eight games (six starts) and completed 66.7 percent of his passes while going 5-1 after nearly losing his leg due to injury in 2018. Smith strained the calf in the same leg late in the season, but it was unrelated […]
Dynasty Price Check - Robby Anderson
A growing number of managers are focused on constructing their rosters in anticipation of the 2021 regular season. This includes participation in Best-Ball drafts, which is steadily rising. The early rankings also provide anyone in redraft leagues with a resource to plan for their eventual draft process. Those of you who participate in dynasty leagues are […]
Wide Receiver Free Agent Fantasy Fits (Part 2)
The 2020 NFL season is officially coming to a close, which means it is time to start preparing for 2021 fantasy football drafts! Free agency will have a chance to change the landscape of the league for several teams and players and could have a massive fantasy impact for next season. Throughout the next several […]
Kyle Allen Should Be Recovered By April
Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen (ankle) continues to make progress in his rehab from a dislocated ankle and is expected to be fully recovered by April. Allen was able to complete 69 percent of his passes with four touchdowns and a 99.3 rating in his four starts last season before his season-ending injury. Washington […]
Washington Agrees To Extension With Taylor Heinicke
The Washington Football Team agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension worth $8.75 million for quarterback Taylor Heinicke on Wednesday, according to sources. There are also incentives in the deal based on how many games Heinicke starts. The move gives them some security at the position, but it doesn't mean that Washington won't be […]
Biggest Breakouts of 2020 - Running Back
The NFL might be a pass-first league that is dominated by quarterbacks and wide receivers, but running backs still rule the roost in fantasy football. 2020 was not a great year for running backs in fantasy football, though. The consensus No. 1 pick in fantasy leagues, Carolina’s Christian McCaffrey, only played three games due to […]
Biggest Busts of 2020 - Wide Receivers
As we progress through the initial phase of this offseason, many of you have seamlessly shifted from lingering emotions surrounding the results of 2020 toward actively planning your rosters for 2021. This includes building your rankings in Best Ball and redraft leagues and determining how to effectively reconstruct your dynasty rosters. Regardless of which formats […]
Biggest Breakouts of 2020 - Tight End
Each season, players in the NFL come in hoping to have a good campaign. While there are situations where a player comes up short of expectations, there are others who exceed it too. Each fantasy season, there are a few breakout players (who nobody saw coming) that put themselves on the radar for the following […]
Super Bowl Betting Picks - Over/Under Picks and Game Predictions
Welcome to my coverage of Super Bowl LV. You might remember that last season's article went over with great success, as I correctly predicted the winner and final score of the Kansas City Chiefs' 31-20 triumph over the San Francisco 49ers. That expectation level will be challenging to meet for the second consecutive year, but […]
Super Bowl Squares - Strategies and Historical Trends for SB LV
One of the most common "office pool" games across the country this time of year is played on a piece of paper with 100 squares. The "Super Bowl Squares" game is a staple in offices and at Super Bowl parties because it is a fun way for everyone to have a rooting interest in the […]
Five NFL Dynasty Sleepers Heading Into 2021
One of my favorite things about the NFL offseason is getting wildly obsessed with random players who don't really have a great shot at being NFL stars, but who I think highly of anyway. Let's share in that fun tradition together by looking at five players who I consider to be deep dynasty sleepers. All […]
Wide Receiver Free Agent Fantasy Fits (Part 1)
With just three games remaining in the 2020 NFL season, it is time to shift our fantasy focus to free agents and teams looking to fill needs from a fantasy perspective. Ultimately only one team can win the Super Bowl every season, but there will be 32 teams trying to win this offseason to put […]
Next Gen Stats Season Review: Wide Receivers and Tight Ends
Time's up! The 2020 fantasy season is done and gone for good. Whether you play in a redraft league or are part of a dynasty format, the days of sitting at the edge of your couch and biting your nails are over. We have a tough eight-month desert to walk through ahead of us, but […]
Next Gen Stats Season Review: Running Backs
Time's up! The 2020 fantasy season is done and gone for good. Whether you play in a redraft league or are part of a dynasty format, the days of sitting at the edge of your couch and biting your nails are over. We have a tough eight-month desert to walk through ahead of us, but […]
Biggest Surprises of 2020 - Tight End
The 2020 NFL season is in the rearview mirror, but before we look ahead to 2021, let's take some time to look back. Every year, there are big surprises in the league. Someone comes out of nowhere to have a huge year. Someone we thought was about to regress due to age has a much […]
Biggest Surprises of 2020 - Running Back
The 2020 NFL season is in the rearview mirror, but before we look ahead to 2021, let's take some time to look back. Every year, there are big surprises in the league. Someone comes out of nowhere to have a huge year. Someone we thought was about to regress due to age has a much […]
Biggest Breakouts of 2020 - Wide Receivers
If you captured a league championship during the 2020 season, then the euphoria that you initially embraced has gradually been replaced by a focus on the construction of your rosters for 2021. If your diligent efforts did not result in a league title, then you have persevered through your disappointment, and have now entered your […]
2021 Way Too Early Mock Draft Analysis - Rounds 8-13
We wind up our coverage of the RotoBaller Way Too Early Mock with the final rounds. Although there were some reaches and great value picks in the first half of the draft, this is where things got unpredictable. This article is Part 3 of 3 where I will look over rounds eight through 13 of […]
NFL DFS Prop Picks for Championship Weekend - Monkey Knife Fight
Welcome to the NFL's Championship Weekend! The NFL Playoffs are in full swing and that means our friends at Monkey Knife Fight are offering some fantastic props for us to play. Our friends at Monkey Knife Fight offer some of the coolest, and easiest to win, NFL DFS games in the industry. There are no massive […]
FanDuel, DraftKings Showdown Slate - DFS Lineup Picks for Bills vs. Chiefs
Championship Weekend has arrived and this article is focusing on the AFC Championship matchup that features the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs. We have seen these two teams square off earlier this season as the Chiefs beat the Bills by a score of 26-17. This game features an over/under of 50.5 with the […]
NFL DFS Prop Picks for Divisional Round Sunday Games - Monkey Knife Fight
Welcome to the NFL's Divisional Round! The NFL Playoffs are in full swing and that means our friends at Monkey Knife Fight are offering some fantastic props for us to play. Our friends at Monkey Knife Fight offer some of the coolest, and easiest to win, NFL DFS games in the industry. There are no massive […]
NFL Playoff Bets, Props, and Advice - Divisional Round
The NFL regular season is over, so fantasy football has largely come to an end. However, the playoffs still offer many opportunities for betting with higher stakes on the line. This year, the playoffs have been busier than ever with the expanded field of 14 teams, and now the race for the title is down […]
FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Saturday - Divisional Round
Wild Card Weekend is behind us, but we have four huge matchups this weekend for the Divisional round in the NFL and two games on the Saturday only slate for FanDuel. While DraftKings put all four of the games on their main slate, FanDuel opted to create their biggest contests for the two-game slates only […]
2020 Fantasy Football Wooie Awards
RotoBaller fantasy football analyst Brandon Murchison is joined by co-host Nick Hefley in a new episode of WooFantasy! In this episode, the guys talk what was learned from the 2020 season and how you can use these lessons for preparing your 2021 draft boards. It's also year-end awards time as the guys hand out the […]
FFPC Playoff Challenge #2 Winning Strategies
If you missed out on the initial FFPC Playoff Challenge or simply want in on more postseason fantasy action, you're in luck! FFPC Playoff Challenge Round 2 is open and seeking competitive players looking for high-stakes action. You can also take part in the FootballGuys Playoff Challenge for an equal challenge with a smaller buy-in. […]
Dynasty Risers and Fallers - Stefon Diggs, Tua Tagovailoa, Logan Thomas
Each week this column will provide you with movement in the RosterWatch Dynasty Rankings. We will highlight players who have gained or lost value recently. Tracking these player value trends assists dynasty players in identifying opportunities to improve their rosters, as the landscape of the market is ever-changing. This column was written by Alan Seslowsky […]
2021 Way Too Early Mock Draft Analysis - Rounds 4-7
The 2020 fantasy football season is barely in the books but that didn’t stop me and some fellow RotoBallers from participating in a way too early 2021 mock draft. 12 of us got together and drafted a 13-round PPR (1QB, 2RB, 2WR, 1TE, 1FLEX) mock draft for next season. As usual, when drafting this early, […]
Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends Season Review
Congratulations to all managers whose tireless dedication toward winning league titles resulted in the fulfillment of your championship aspirations. You successfully navigated beyond the numerous hurdles that emerged during this unique season. For those of you who were unsuccessful in achieving the ultimate goal of capturing your leagues, your diligent efforts should also be commended. […]
2021 Way Too Early Mock Draft Analysis - Rounds 1-3
The 2020 fantasy football season is barely in the books but that didn’t stop me and some fellow RotoBallers from participating in a way too early 2021 mock draft. Twelve of us got together and drafted a 13-round PPR (1QB, 2RB, 2WR, 1TE, 1FLEX) mock draft for next season. As usual, when drafting this early, […]
Fantasy Football Strategies That Worked in 2020
There is no doubt that the 2020 NFL season was far different than any other. We saw multiple postponements, games played on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and countless players and coaches being sidelined due to COVID. Then there were the injuries... Altogether it was a year we'd like to forget, but we must learn from the […]