Early 2019 Breakout Candidates - Wide Receiver
The most dormant weeks of the offseason have passed (thankfully) and the free agency process has produced a steady stream of breaking news and player movement that has altered the fantasy landscape. As the weeks unfold, more changes in destinations and expectations will repeatedly impact the decision-making of owners who manage rosters in Dynasty leagues […]
Fantasy Bomb Pod - NFL Draft Preview with John Laub
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) are joined by the Gridiron Scholar, John Laub, to preview the top offensive players in the 2019 NFL Draft and predict their landing spots. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on […]
Wide Receiver Best-Ball Tiered Rankings and Analysis (April 2019)
Passion for the Best-Ball format continues to escalate and the overwhelming response from owners has created an explosion in popularity for these leagues while also creating another avenue to enjoy the experience of participation in fantasy football. Those of you who have already embraced the Best Ball format are fully aware that you are simultaneously building your […]
Can You Trust Rookie Wide Receivers in Re-draft?
This upcoming NFL Draft feels like it's very heavy on wide receivers and light on running backs. For dynasty owners, that leads to a pretty simple result: draft the receivers at the top of your rookie draft. But in re-draft, there's long been this idea that rookie wide receivers aren't consistently useful in fantasy, that […]
Tight End Best-Ball Tiered Rankings and Analysis (April 2019)
All of a sudden, the tight end has become cool in fantasy football. Maybe not all of them, but the position that used to be largely ignored until the middle rounds is now a priority for some. If you managed to nab one of the top three TEs last year, you had a clear advantage […]
Quarterback Best-Ball Tiered Rankings and Analysis (April 2019)
If you are a veteran of the Best-Ball format, you know that every possible advantage helps in these early draft days. The NFL Draft is still a week away, so it's important to get an idea of how to value rookies before we know their landing spots if you are in the midst of a […]
Dynasty Price Check - Demaryius Thomas
Today's dynasty price check column will take a look at Demaryius Thomas. We will start off with an overview of Thomas' recent history and then analyze his value in dynasty leagues. Then, we will propose some possible trades involving Thomas to give you some ideas for either buying or selling him. When it comes to […]
Matt Ioannidis Agrees To Extension
The Washington Redskins signed defensive end Matt Ioannidis to a three-year extension with a base value of $21.75 million on Thursday, according to a source. He can earn another $3 million in incentives. The 25-year-old former fifth-round pick has flown under the radar the last two years and has 12 sacks in that time, including […]
Kyler Murray Won't Visit With Redskins
Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray no longer plans on visiting with the Washington Redskins this week, according to a source with knowledge of the scheduled visit. This could be nothing, but it could also be further evidence that Murray is expected to be selected by the Cardinals with the No. 1 overall pick in this year's […]
Dynasty Price Check - Jerick McKinnon
When it comes to dynasty football leagues, you know there is no offseason. Without the in-season worries of setting lineups and waiver wire claims, dynasty league enthusiasts can focus their efforts on making trades to improve their teams and preparing for rookie drafts. Offseason narratives can be difficult to navigate, but we are here to help! […]
Dynasty Football Trade Targets and 2019 Gems
It is very quiet on the NFL and fantasy football fronts right now. The biggest waves of free agency have passed, and we are inching closer to the NFL Draft window. Now is a good time to shake things up in a dynasty league. Some other owners may not be actively thinking about deals, and […]
2019 Dynasty Price Check - Derrick Henry
When it comes to dynasty football leagues, you know there is no offseason. Without the in-season worries of setting lineups and waiver wire claims, dynasty league enthusiasts can focus their efforts on making trades to improve their teams and preparing for rookie drafts. Offseason narratives can be difficult to navigate, but we are here to help! […]
Redskins Not Going After Josh Rosen
The Washington Redskins are "not actively" pursuing a trade for Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo said on the Around the NFL podcast on Wednesday. Washington has already met with some of this year's draft prospects, including Dwayne Haskins, Drew Lock, Daniel Jones, Clayton Thorson and Jarrett Stidham. The Redskins traded for […]
Redskins Continue To Meet With QB Prospects
The Washington Redskins will visit with Duke quarterback Daniel Jones on Wednesday and Thursday, a source informed of the situation told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Jones is also visiting the Patriots on Wednesday. Northwestern QB Clayton Thorson is also visiting with Washington on Wednesday. The 'Skins have recently met with Ohio State's Dwayne Haskins and […]
NFL Draft 32 for 32 - Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins are another intriguing team heading towards the NFL Draft. After the injury to Alex Smith sent them scrambling for a QB, the team decided to trade for Case Keenum, who disappointed in his only year in Denver. Keenum, assuming he starts, will not have much to work with on the outside. Gone […]
Good Chance Redskins Trade For Josh Rosen
There's a good chance the Washington Redskins trade for Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen this offseason. Colt McCoy and Case Keenum are merely stopgap solutions, while Alex Smith (leg) may never play again in the NFL. The Cardinals are expected to take Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray at No. 1 overall, which would make Rosen expendable. […]
2019 Dynasty Price Check - Sammy Watkins
When it comes to dynasty football leagues you know there is no offseason. Without the in-season worries of lineup setting and setting up waiver wire claims, dynasty league enthusiasts can focus their efforts on making trades to improve their teams and preparing for rookie drafts. Today's column will take a look at Kansas City Chiefs wide […]
2019 Dynasty Price Check - Derrius Guice
Last season, the Washington Redskins drafted Derrius Guice and hopes were high that the former LSU running back could be the long term answer for a team that had gone through a revolving door of backs since Alfred Morris went to Dallas after the 2015 season. Instead, Guice tore his ACL and missed the entire […]
NFL Draft 32 for 32 - Denver Broncos Outlook
The winds of change have hit the mile high city. Gone are Vance Joseph and Case Keenum, enter Vic Fangio and Joe Flacco. Flacco seems more like a bridge to the next franchise quarterback rather than a player that Fangio will be hanging his career on. Flacco is obviously on the downside of his career […]
Redskins Plan For Timeshare With Derrius Guice, Adrian Peterson
The Washington Redskins plan to go into the 2019 season using a timeshare in the backfield including running backs Derrius Guice and Adrian Peterson. Peterson isn't getting any younger, but he managed to top 1,000 yards rushing last year and remains in great shape. However, the team selected Guice in the second round of last […]
Redskins May Be Interested In Josh Rosen
The Washington Redskins are doing their due diligence on Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen this offseason despite acquiring Case Keenum from the Broncos. The Cardinals may opt to trade Rosen if they select Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray with the first overall pick of the draft. Rosen, the No. 10 selection in the first round last […]
Trent Williams Should Be Ready For Training Camp
Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams should be ready for training camp after having a health scare the last several weeks. The issue was related to a growth or tumor on his head that doctors worried was malignant. He had the growth removed and should be unaffected once he recovers. Williams' teammates were worried that […]
Trey Quinn Expected To See Slot Duties
Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden said he's "excited for" wide receiver Trey Quinn in the slot in 2019. The slot position will be Quinn's to lose in training camp after Jamison Crowder left in free agency this offseason. The 23-year-old Quinn played in just three games in his rookie season due to injury and […]
Redskins Expect Derrius Guice To Be Ready
Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden said he expects running back Derrius Guice (knee) to do individual work in organized team activities and then join the team full-go at training camp in the summer. "I think Derrius will be fine," Gruden said. Fantasy owners will need to keep a close eye on Guice as he […]
Under-the-Radar Free Agent RB Signings - Risers and Fallers
Free agency is in full swing and there's been a lot of movement among the league's big names. Odell Beckham was traded. Antonio Brown was traded. Le'Veon Bell signed with the Jets. But there's been a lot of movement around the league that hasn't involved those big name players. After some of the bigger names […]
Free Agent WR Signings - Fantasy Risers and Fallers
The onset of free agency has already unleashed a barrage of player movement that has altered their value and reshaped the rosters of all teams that were involved. As the weeks unfold more changes in destinations and expectations will impact your decision-making process as you manage rosters in Dynasty leagues, and prepare for the draft […]
Golden Tate Takes New York - Fantasy Impact
After the Giants traded Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cleveland Browns, we were all thinking one thing. What in the wide wide world of sports is going on around here? We still have no idea but to be truthful, neither does Dave Gettleman. What we do know is the Giants replaced their elite 26-year-old receiver […]
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Signing With Redskins
The Washington Redskins are expected to sign free-agent cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie to an undisclosed deal, a source informed of the situation told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. DRC announced his retirement just five months ago but has decided to give it another go. He'll be reunited with former Giants teammate Landon Collins, so signed a six-year […]
Adrian Peterson Returns To Redskins
The Washington Redskins re-signed running back Adrian Peterson to a two-year deal worth up to $8 million on Wednesday. The veteran back ran for 1,042 yards and eight touchdowns (seven rushing, one receiving) in 2018. He's the eighth leading rusher in NFL history with 13,318 yards, and it was his first 1,000-yard season since 2015. […]
Redskins Release Zach Brown
The Washington Redskins released linebacker Zach Brown on Wednesday after attempting to trade him this offseason, a source told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The move clears $5.75 million off the books for 2019. The 29-year-old saw his role shrink at the end of the 2018 season but still finished the year as the third-ranked middle […]