Kenneth Walker NFL Rookie Profile - Fantasy Football Running Back Outlook

The impending arrival of each rookie class reignites an annual surge of interest in these first-year players that galvanizes the fantasy community. This also serves as a catalyst for fantasy managers and analysts to immerse themselves in a detailed evaluation of each new class. This includes determining their strengths and weaknesses, studying their statistical achievements... Read More

Wide Receiver Best Ball Rankings and Fantasy Football Analysis (Part 2)

Many of you are now dedicating your efforts toward draft preparation and roster construction as we await the rapidly-approaching NFL Draft. This includes anyone who is involved in the best-ball format, which presents the opportunity to complete your roster management at the conclusion of each draft. That’s why the team at RotoBaller continually updates our... Read More

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings - Best Ball Leagues

We have progressed beyond the most dormant weeks of this offseason, and the player movement that has already transpired during free agency is fueling encouraging rises and concerning falls in the stock of various players. Several blockbuster trades have also created notable shifts in the fantasy landscape, while directly impacting a cluster of high-profile wide receivers.... Read More

Running Back Best Ball Rankings and Analysis (Part 2) 2022

We have progressed beyond the most dormant weeks of this offseason and the player movement that has transpired during free agency has already fueled encouraging rises and concerning falls in the stock of various players. The highly-anticipated NFL Draft is also approaching, which will create another notable shift in the fantasy landscape as each selection... Read More

Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings - Best Ball Leagues

We have progressed beyond the most dormant weeks of this offseason, and the impending player movement that will transpire during free agency will fuel encouraging rises and concerning falls in the stock of various players. The highly-anticipated NFL Draft is also approaching, which will create another notable shift in the fantasy landscape as each selection... Read More

Biggest Wide Receiver Surprises of 2021 - Fantasy Football Year In Review

Anyone who assembled a roster during the 2021 season experienced a unique journey that required enormous flexibility. This included the ability to navigate the unwanted absence of players that you were depending on due to injuries, COVID protocol, and other unplanned developments. Many of you have now transitioned from the emotions surrounding your final results... Read More

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends Risers And Fallers: 2021 Season Review

Congratulations to all managers whose tireless dedication toward winning league titles resulted in the fulfillment of your championship aspirations. You successfully navigated continual challenges that extended far beyond the normal obstacles that emerged during the season.  For those of you who were unsuccessful in achieving the ultimate goal of capturing your leagues, your efforts should... Read More

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Risers and Fallers for Week 18

Your wide receivers remain essential components toward your primary goal of capturing fantasy championships. Congratulations to all of you who were able to win your leagues in Week 17. If you are involved in a Week 18 matchup that will determine your league champion, an expanding assortment of tools is available that can provide you... Read More

Top Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18: D'Onta Foreman, Jaret Patterson, Boston Scott, Rhamondre Stevenson

Winning a fantasy championship has been your goal since you began preparing for your draft. It has also remained the driving force behind every roster decision that you have made throughout the regular season. Congratulations to all of you who were able to fulfill those championship aspirations in Week 17 despite your obstacles during the... Read More

Jaret Patterson (RB, WFT) - Fantasy Football Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Leagues ROSTERED IN: 14% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Patterson’s involvement within Washington’s backfield rotation had already been rising due to multiple health issues that had impacted Antonio Gibson and J.D. McKissic. Now, Gibson’s placement on the reserve/COVID-19 list has cleared the runway for Patterson to vault atop the Football Team’s depth... Read More

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Risers and Fallers for Week 17

Congratulations to all of you who are playing for a fantasy championship. Your wide receivers remain essential components toward your primary goal of capturing your league's title, and an expanding assortment of tools is available that can provide you with an extensive level of knowledge regarding this critical position. Those results are contained in this... Read More

Top Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17: Darrel Williams, Rex Burkhead, Jordan Howard, Boston Scott

Congratulations to those of you who are preparing for matchups in Week 17. You have maintained your highest level of flexibility while navigating through injuries to critical players, COVID-related absences, and the other surprises that emerged during this unique season. Now this diligence has placed you on the threshold of your league's championship. Winning your... Read More

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Risers and Fallers for Week 16

Congratulations to those of you who are preparing for Week 16 matchups. Your wide receivers remain essential components toward your primary goal of securing league championships, and an expanding assortment of tools is available that can provide you with an extensive level of knowledge during this critical week. Those results are contained in this weekly... Read More

Top Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16: Ronald Jones, Justin Jackson, Craig Reynolds, Duke Johnson

We have now progressed into planning for the second week of fantasy postseason matchups, even though two Week 15 contests will be completed on Tuesday night. Congratulations to all of you who successfully navigated the numerous obstacles of this unique season. You have maintained your highest level of flexibility while persevering through injuries to critical... Read More

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Risers and Fallers for Week 15

Your wide receivers remain essential components toward your primary goal of securing league championships. As many of you prepare for your Week 15 matchups, an expanding assortment of tools is available that can provide you with an extensive level of knowledge during this critical week. Those results are contained in this weekly statistical breakdown of... Read More

Top Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15: Rashaad Penny, Rhamondre Stevenson, D'Onta Foreman, Jordan Howard

All fantasy managers are to be commended for rising to the unique challenges that have unfolded during this regular season. The weeks have advanced at a relentless pace and we have now entered the fantasy postseason. Congratulations to those of you who have navigated the numerous obstacles that have emerged since you created your original... Read More

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Risers and Fallers for Week 14

Your wide receivers remain essential components toward your primary goal of securing league championships. As you prepare for your Week 14 matchups, an expanding assortment of tools is available that can provide you with an extensive level of knowledge regarding this critical position. Those results are contained in this weekly statistical breakdown of wide receivers,... Read More

Top Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14: Tevin Coleman, Dontrell Hilliard, Kenneth Gainwell, Ameer Abdullah

All of you are to be commended for rising to the unique challenges that have unfolded during this regular season. The weeks have advanced at a relentless pace and we have now arrived at Week 14. That places us at the threshold of the fantasy postseason. There is now only bye week remaining, although the... Read More

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Risers and Fallers for Week 13

Your wide receivers remain essential components toward your primary goal of securing league championships. As many of you prepare for your Week 13 matchups, an expanding assortment of tools is available that can provide you with an extensive level of knowledge regarding this critical position. Those results are contained in this weekly statistical breakdown of... Read More

Alexander Mattison (RB, MIN) - Fantasy Football Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 49% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The concept of securing Mattison as protection for your roster if Dalvin Cook were to be sidelined for any reason has been a consistent recommendation in this column for anyone who depends on Cook as their primary back. This strategy of deploying Mattison as... Read More

Top Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13: Alexander Mattison, Matt Breida, Chuba Hubbard, Dontrell Hilliard

We are rapidly approaching the fantasy postseason and many of you have embraced the production that has been delivered by your running backs. Unfortunately, an increasing number of you have been negatively impacted by injuries to runners that are contained on your rosters.  This certainly applies to anyone who has been depending on Christian McCaffrey... Read More

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Risers and Fallers for Week 12

Your wide receivers remain essential components toward your primary goal of securing league championships. As the season unfolds, an expanding collection of tools are available that can provide you with an extensive level of knowledge regarding this critical position. Those results provide the foundation for this weekly statistical breakdown of wide receivers, which I will... Read More

Top Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12: Ty Johnson, Alex Collins, Jaret Patterson, Rhamondre Stevenson

After 11 weeks of the regular season, some of you have been able to embrace the numbers that have been assembled by the running backs that are contained on your rosters. Unfortunately, an increasing number of you have been negatively impacted by injuries to your backs, while others have contended with disappointing output due to... Read More

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Risers and Fallers for Week 11

Your wide receivers remain essential components toward your primary goal of securing league championships. As the season unfolds, an expanding collection of tools are available that can provide you with an extensive level of knowledge regarding this critical position. Those results provide the foundation for this weekly statistical breakdown of wide receivers, which I will... Read More

Top Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11: Rhamondre Stevenson, D'Onta Foreman, Devonta Freeman, Wayne Gallman

After 10 weeks of the regular season, some of you have been able to embrace the numbers that have been assembled by the running backs that are contained on your rosters. Unfortunately, an increasing number of you have been negatively impacted by injuries to your backs, while others have contended with disappointing output due to a... Read More

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Week 9 Analysis

Your wide receivers remain essential components toward your primary goal of securing league championships. As the season unfolds, an expanding collection of tools are available that can provide you with an extensive level of knowledge regarding this critical position. Those results provide the foundation for this weekly statistical breakdown of the wide receiver position, which... Read More

Jeff Wilson Jr. (RB, SF) - Fantasy Football Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 32% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Wilson vaulted into a critical role within the 49ers’ backfield last season, despite the challenge of operating with significant competition for touches. Now, he is positioned to join San Francisco’s backfield rotation once again. Wilson was active for the first time this... Read More

Rhamondre Stevenson (RB, NE) - Fantasy Football Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 6% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Stevenson’s involvement within New England's backfield rotation has fluctuated during his rookie season. This included an inauspicious performance in Week 1, a lengthy banishment to Bill Belichick’s doghouse, and four other games in which the 6’0” 225-pound Stevenson has accumulated 134 rushing... Read More

J.D. McKissic (RB, WFT) - Fantasy Football Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues (PPR) ROSTERED IN: 54% of Leagues ANALYSIS: McKissic’s rostership percentage has remained stationary at just under 60%. This provides the opportunity to secure him as the Football Team resurfaces from their bye week – particularly if you are constructing rosters in the PPR format. McKissic accumulated eight targets... Read More

D'Ernest Johnson (RB, CLE) - Fantasy Football Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 41% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Johnson’s availability has gradually increased since his statistical eruption in Week 7 (24 touches/168 total yards). That has created an enormous opportunity for fantasy managers who are searching for a starting option on this week’s waiver wire. Johnson operated as Cleveland’s workhorse back when... Read More