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Matt Donnelly

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Donnelly is a proud member of the FSWA and is a livestream analyst with FantasyPoints as well as Co-Host on the Vipercast. His work is also featured on Betsperts, and he is recognized as an expert ranker by Fantasy Pros, including finishing 2nd  in their 2021 Accuracy rankings. While Donnelly started with a website and podcast he has since branched out into other media streams such as starting the Vipers Network YouTube channel (youtube.com/c/VipersNetwork) and radio. You can catch him making those radio guest appearances from time-to-time on SiriusXM Fantasy SportsRadio (Sirius210, XM 87). Through the ViperCast’s Behind the Grind series, Donnelly has had the opportunity to sit down with some of the best minds in fantasy football, along with current and former NFL players. Donnelly is a self-proclaimed jack-of-all-trades, with a unique understanding of all fantasy football formats that has led to the publication of his work in multiple magazines (IDP Guys Draft Guides, Fantasy Football Pro Forecast, Fantasy Football Diehards).

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Patrick Mahomes - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL DFS

Quarterback (QB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 2 (2025)

With the Vikings and Bears concluding Week 1 of the fantasy football season, it is time to crunch the film and data and paint a picture of what to expect as we look at the slate of games set for Week 2. Week 1 saw several surprises in the top 10, including Daniel Jones, Aaron […]


Garrett Wilson - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL DFS Picks

Wide Receiver (WR) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 2 (2025)

With the opening week officially in the books, it is time to turn our attention to Week 2 of the 2025 NFL schedule and identify the matchups most likely to produce for fantasy managers. Given what we saw last week, the fantasy picture is starting to take shape. That said, several landmines were planted to […]


Kenneth Walker III - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Running Back (RB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 2 (2025)

How is everybody holding up after the conclusion of the opening week of the NFL and fantasy football season? Remember, whether you won or lost last week does not define your season. However, what you do next could have even more lasting implications. Often, when our fantasy teams underperform and players post underwhelming performances, fantasy […]


Hunter Henry - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers

Tight End (TE) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 2 (2025)

Every year, the tight end position has us questioning what we think we know. Just a few weeks ago, no one would touch Kyle Pitts Sr. However, entering Week 2, it would appear that he and Noah Fant are destined to be a top-10 fantasy option at the position. The secret to fantasy success is […]


Omarion Hampton - Fantasy Football Rankings, Rookie RB Draft Sleepers

Running Back (RB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

It's time once again to discuss fantasy football starts and sits. Early on in the season, strange things are certain to occur. What we thought made sense during fantasy football drafts will appear to be fictional. With Week 1 on the horizon, it is time to sift through all the preseason information we gathered, combine […]


Jaylen Waddle - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Wide Receiver (WR) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

Predicting the unpredictable is the name of the game. Week 1 of last season saw Jayden Reed produce 29.1 fantasy points, Allen Lazard hit 20.9, and even Alec Pierce was a top-6 fantasy wide receiver, manufacturing 18.5 fantasy points. On the flip side, Ja'Marr Chase, Garrett Wilson, and Malik Nabers were all held to under […]


Justin Fields - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Quarterback (QB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

The time for talking is done. The 2025 NFL season is here, as the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles get it all started this Thursday. I hope you have all put in your two-week notices with your significant others as football takes center stage until next February. With every new NFL season comes new […]


David Njoku - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL DFS Lineup Picks

Tight End (TE) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBaller family. The 2025 season is officially here, and so are your weekly starts and sits analysis at each position. The wait is finally over, and we are excited to get back to the weekly grind, breaking each position down and providing the fantasy analysis to help you win your weekly matchups. With […]


Michael Penix Jr. - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

$1 Fantasy Football Auction Draft Values - Cheap Sleepers with Upside (2025)

As we enter peak fantasy football draft season, funds get tight. One way to block out how much you have spent in fantasy drafts this offseason is to sign up for an auction draft and find some players in the bargain bin to fill out your roster. It's like a fantasy football Jedi mind trick. […]


Calvin Ridley - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL DFS Picks, Draft Sleepers

Matt Donnelly's Fantasy Football "All-Value" Team: 8 Must-Have Draft Targets (2025)

With the Hall of Fame Game now behind us, NFL football officially begins for the other 30 teams and the millions upon millions of fantasy football enthusiasts. As we enter peak draft season, it's crucial to identify and target some of the more underrated players, finding their values that others often overlook. Often, we see […]


Chris Lindstrom - NFL Offensive Line Rankings, Fantasy Football Rankings

Fantasy Football Offensive Line Rankings: OL Sleepers and Busts Analysis (2025)

More often than not, the play of the offensive line is a forgotten art form in fantasy football. A bad offensive line can make or break a fantasy asset, whether it’s a quarterback not having time to throw or a running back who is often met behind the line of scrimmage. There is a very […]


Malik Nabers - Fantasy Football Rankings, WR, Waiver Wire, NFL DFS, Rookies

Expensive Dynasty Fantasy Football Buys Worth Paying Up For (2025)

For dynasty football managers, roster construction is similar to managing a stock market portfolio. Savvy managers want to buy low on an asset and maximize their return on investment whenever possible. While that is still a sound strategy, it's okay to do something for yourself and spend a little extra occasionally. With that in mind, […]


Zach Ertz - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

$5 Fantasy Football Auction Draft Values - Cheap Sleepers with Upside (2025)

Who doesn't like to get a deal? Very few things in life are as rewarding as "bag fries". You know what I am talking about: after you eat all your fries, you throw the bag out, only to discover more fries! For fantasy managers, bag fries is slang for a great player value in an […]


Rome Odunze - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injuries

Fantasy Football Auction Draft Values for $10 or Less - Cheap Sleepers with Upside (2025)

As we close in on the 2025 fantasy football season, NFL fantasy drafts are in full swing. While snake drafts are common practice, if you are a thrill seeker, someone who is seeking a bit of an adrenaline rush, you need to get in on an auction draft today. Any draft you go into is […]


Josh Downs - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News Updates

6 Fantasy Football Sleepers and Draft Values: Matt Donnelly's Late-Round Draft Targets

Every year, the term "sleeper" is used in fantasy circles; it's almost to the point where it doesn't have the same meaning it once did, much like the term "generational talent."  What is a "sleeper?" It's a player who the fantasy football community deems undervalued, usually based on current draft positions, poor circumstances, or a […]


Braelon Allen - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - August 2025 Market Report and Rankings

Building a championship dynasty roster isn't for the faint of heart. It requires patience and the ability to establish a timeline while prioritizing young talent.  Adding young talent to your roster is easier said than done. You need to draft well and get some luck along the way. If drafting hasn't worked in your favour […]


TJ Watt - Pittsburgh Steelers DST, idp fantasy football

Defense (D/ST) Fantasy Football Rankings - Top 10 Team Defenses for 2025 Drafts

Training camps are heating up, and I've got my top-10 fantasy football defenses (D/ST) you should target for drafts and preparations for the 2025 fantasy football season. When looking at the top fantasy football defenses, fantasy managers need to find defensive squads that will create turnovers, create sacks, and produce on special teams. It also […]


De'Von Achane - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL DFS Picks, Injury News

Matt Donnelly's 9 Fantasy Football Bold Predictions: Player Outlooks and Analysis (2025)

Sometimes, bold predictions are seen as "unrealistic predictions pulled out of one's backside," but if everything were predictable, where would the fun be in that? Fantasy football managers should have learned over the years to expect the unexpected. Year in and year out, one player exceeds expectations while another falls short of lofty goals. It's […]


Tua Tagovailoa - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - July 2025 Market Report and Rankings

Please take a deep breath, now exhale, as we are only a few weeks from the Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions kicking off the preseason in Canton on July 31st. With the new season on the horizon, it is time to check back in on the dynasty landscape. As the season continues to close […]


Alvin Kamara - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL DFS Picks, Draft Targets

Win-Now Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Targets: 8 Potential League-Winning Buys for 2025

For fantasy managers, the question is usually whether to blow up the roster or go into a complete rebuild. Well, it doesn't have to be that black and white; sometimes the best option is to retool on the fly.  For dynasty managers in particular, it's all about managing windows of opportunity. Some managers are always […]


Isiah Pacheco - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News

7 Fantasy Football Rebound Candidates to Target: Last Year's Busts to Draft in 2025

Set those clocks. As we enter July, fantasy football drafts across the world are being scheduled. NFL football is now just weeks away. Sure, it's preseason football, but it's football nonetheless. Now, I could list some studs due to bounce back, but listing off the likes of Christian McCaffrey, Breece Hall, and Kenneth Walker III […]


Scott Fish Bowl 15 Fantasy Football Draft Strategy Guide: Expert Tips and Advice

With the first selection of the 2025 Scott Fish Bowl, the Texas State Fighting Armadillos select Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter. Perhaps 1.01 for Hunter is a bit of a stretch, but it’s not ridiculous. Dick Steele said it best, “Crazy is walking down the street with half a cantaloupe on your head, muttering, […]


Baker Mayfield - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - June 2025 Market Report and Rankings

It's that time of the month again; it's time to take a deep look at the fantasy landscape and determine which players fantasy football managers need to be making a play for and which ones they should consider taking a loss on. During the summer months, the dynasty market slows down, with much of the […]


Cedric Tillman - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

5 Deep Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Sleepers - Breakout Candidates to Target in Drafts (2025)

A good fantasy football sleeper is like pulling a $20 bill from your jeans pocket after you run them through both the washer and dryer. Not only is it a surprise, but it also puts you in a position to be a buyer when you may not have previously considered it. Let's go deep here. […]


Josh Downs - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

5 Third-Year Breakout Candidates: Top Fantasy Football Sleepers to Target in Drafts (2025)

The 2023 NFL Draft infused plenty of top-end talent, as the likes of Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Puka Nacua, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Zay Flowers, Jordan Addison, Jayden Reed, Rashee Rice, Tank Dell, Chase Brown, De'Von Achane, Tucker Kraft, and Sam LaPorta have already made significant impacts heading into their third season. A […]


Baker Mayfield - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers

Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Chart - Buy Low, Sell High Advice and Top Players to Target (2025)

In the ever-changing climate that is fantasy football, the more things change, the more they stay the same. One of the keys for fantasy managers every season is to pay close attention to the market. In any market, there are ideal periods to buy or sell any given asset, and fantasy football is no different. […]


Kenneth Walker III - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

5 Undervalued Fantasy Football Running Backs To Target in Drafts (2025)

Don't look now, but the 2025 fantasy football season is upon us, as best ball drafts have taken center stage and once again captured the nation's curiosity.  One strategy that many top ball managers have used, which has trickled over from standard redraft leagues in recent years, is waiting on the running back position and […]


Bryce Young - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Dynasty Quarterback Risers and Fallers: 2025 Fantasy Football Offseason Winners and Losers

With the NFL Draft behind us, it is time to turn our attention to the Dynasty fantasy football leagues that never rest. Like the quarterback market, dynasty football is ever-changing, with new wrinkles being thrown at us, constantly changing the received value of the quarterback position. Here are several quarterbacks in dynasty football that have […]


Drake Maye - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - May 2025 Market Report and Rankings

The dynasty market is again on the move, and the NFL Draft has concluded. Throughout the offseason, we at RotoBaller have been tracking the market's ups and downs from free agency to the draft, and it's been rather telling. We have finally seen where the class of 2025 has ended and which veterans are potentially […]


Jaxon Smith-Njigba - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL DFS Picks

8 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Risers and Fallers - Dynasty Offseason Winners and Losers (2025)

There are different checkpoints through the NFL offseason that fantasy managers need to pay particularly close attention to. For starters, there is the beginning of free agency, as teams take the first step in instilling hope into their fan bases. Then, once again, after the NFL draft, players who were pencilled in for specific roles […]


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Antonio Williams Out Against Georgia Tech
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Scratched From Friday's Lineup
Brock Purdy

Officially Ruled Out Against Saints
Jauan Jennings

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CJ Bailey Flashes Again in Win Over Wake Forest
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Jaxson Moi a Game-Time Decision for Tennessee on Saturday
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Jayden Reed

Hopes to Return in November Following Surgery
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A Favorite At Noche UFC 3
Kyle Tucker

"Unlikely" to Return When Eligible on Tuesday
Diego Lopes

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Ketel Marte

Expected to Return on Friday
Rob Font

Looks For His Third Consecutive Win
David Martinez

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Quinshon Judkins

Questionable to Make NFL Debut in Week 2
Rafa Garcia

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Looks To Win Back-To-Back Fights
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Malcolm Brogdon

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David Sanders Jr. Won't Play Against Georgia
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Dylan Edwards Slated to Return on Friday
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Sees Little Usage in Week 2, Outlook Still Trending Upwards?
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Jayden Reed

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Quinshon Judkins

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Anthony Volpe

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Tyreek Hill

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Billy Edwards Jr. Unlikely to Play on Saturday
P.J. Washington

Officially Signs Contract Extension
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Chris Godwin

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NBA

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Kyle Monangai

to See More Carries Going Forward?
Quinshon Judkins

Plans to Practice Thursday
Charles Bassey

Signs Exhibit 10 Deal With Hawks
Sacramento Kings

Terence Davis Waived by Kings
Will Smith

Scratched With Hand Soreness on Wednesday
Ketel Marte

has Foot Contusion, Expected to Play Friday
Shohei Ohtani

Won't Pitch This Weekend
MacKenzie Gore

to Start on Thursday
Ketel Marte

Exits Early on Wednesday
Matthew Knies

Ready for Bigger Role With Maple Leafs
Jack Eichel

Unbothered by Lack of Extension
Sidney Crosby

Not Thinking About Leaving Pittsburgh
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Michael Misa Signs Entry-Level Contract With Sharks
Rutger McGroarty

Nursing an Injury
Anthony Rizzo

Retires
Cameron Champ

the Ultimate Wild Card at Procore
Cameron Young

Looks to Extend Momentum in Napa
Davis Thompson

Searching for a Spark at Procore
Sahith Theegala

Looking to Reignite Form at Procore
Mackenzie Hughes

Aims for Another Strong Showing at Procore
Luke Clanton

Brings Ball-Striking Upside to Napa
Seamus Power

Looking to Overcome Poor Course History at Procore
Joe Highsmith

Hoping to Find Form in Napa
Masyn Winn

Will Require Offseason Knee Surgery
Kristaps Porzingis

Reportedly Still Not Completely Healthy
Kelly Oubre Jr.

Reportedly on the Trade Block
Andre Drummond

Future in Philadelphia in Doubt
Giannis Antetokounmpo

Helps Greece Reach Semis at EuroBasket
Alperen Sengün

Alperen Sengun Posts Historic Triple-Double
Joel Dahmen

Finishes Tied For 15 at Wyndham Championship
Bud Cauley

Finishes Tied for 33rd at BMW Championship
Justin Thomas

Finishes Tied for Seventh at Tour Championship
J.J. Spaun

Finishes Tied for 25th at Tour Championship
Collin Morikawa

Finishes Tied for 19th at Tour Championship
Keith Mitchell

Misses Cut at Wyndham Championship
Ben Griffin

Finishes Tied for 10th at Tour Championship
Patrick Cantlay

Finishes Tied for Second at Tour Championship
Gary Woodland

Could Hang Around at Procore Championship
Ranger Suárez

Ranger Suarez Strikes Out 12, Earns 12th Win on Tuesday
Karl Vilips

Ready for Napa Valley This Weekend
Taylor Montgomery

Heating Up at the Right Time
Jackson Koivun

May Be a Little Rusty at Procore Championship
Doug Ghim

Looking to Rise Up at Napa Valley
Josh Giddey

Re-Signs With Bulls for Four Years
Shakir Mukhamadullin

Joins Informal Skate
William Eklund

Skates With Sharks
Owen Power

Back at 100 Percent
Tyler Seguin

Cleared for Action
Mathew Barzal

Good to Go for Season Opener
Will Smith

Returns to Dodgers Lineup on Tuesday
Dustin Wolf

Signs Seven-Year Extension
Kyle Stowers

Dealing With Strained Side
Kyle Tucker

Placed on Injured List With Calf Strain
Bo Bichette

Goes on Injured List With Knee Sprain
Garrett Crochet

Shuts Out the Athletics
Royce Lewis

Launches Two Homers Monday Night
NBA

Mason Jones Takes His Talents to Australia
NBA

Talen Horton-Tucker Joins Reigning EuroLeague Champions
Malcolm Brogdon

on Knicks' Radar
Andrew Wiggins

Attracting Interest From Lakers
Miami Heat

Heat Interested in Reunion With Precious Achiuwa
Tyler Glasnow

Fans 11 in Seven No-Hit Innings Monday
New York Knicks

Ben Simmons Reportedly Declined Knicks' Contract Offer
Elias Pettersson

Feeling "Good" Ahead of Season
NHL

Alex Formenton Rejoins Swiss Team
NHL

Grigori Denisenko Heads Back Home
CAR

Kevin Labanc Joins Hurricanes for Tryout
Ross Colton

Healthy for Start of Season
Caio Borralho

Suffers His First UFC Loss
Nassourdine Imavov

Extends Win Streak
Mauricio Ruffy

Gets Submitted
Benoît Saint Denis

Benoit Saint Denis Taps Out Mauricio Ruffy
Paul Craig

Retires After UFC Paris Loss
Denny Hamlin

Earns his First Cup Victory at Gateway
Kyle Larson

Damage Ruins Kyle Larson's Chance At a Top Finish at Gateway
Christopher Bell

Scores his Third Top-10 Finish at Gateway
Joey Logano

Maintains his Perfect Top-Five Streak at Gateway
Ryan Blaney

Struggles and Recovers for a Top-Five Finish at Gateway
Modestas Bukauskas

Scores First-Round Knockout
Bolaji Oki

Suffers Second-Round TKO Loss
Mason Jones

Scores Comeback Win
Chase Elliott

Gets Lucky but Still Has Best Run at Gateway
NASCAR

Bubba Wallace Wins Stage 2, but Was Let Down by Strategy
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Despite Bad Luck, Tyler Reddick Does What he Needed to Do
Chase Briscoe

Recovers from Incident with Daniel Suarez to Finish Second
William Byron

Late Caution Foils William Byron's Shot at Gateway Victory
Ryan Blaney

Should Contend at Gateway
Denny Hamlin

Fastest in Qualifying, the Favorite to Win at Gateway
Christopher Bell

Looking for Redemption at Gateway
Joey Logano

Has Been Elite at Gateway
Austin Cindric

Should Be On Your Radar at Gateway
AJ Allmendinger

Could Be a Sleeper Again at Gateway
Tyler Reddick

Southern 500 Near-Miss Makes Tyler Reddick a Stronger Option for Gateway
NASCAR

Bubba Wallace a Likely Gateway Contender
Alex Bowman

a Long Shot to Advance in Playoffs
Austin Dillon

Richard Childress Racing Looks Slower at Gateway, Which Will Hurt Austin Dillon
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