2026 NFL Mock Draft: Expert Three-Round Projections (Final Edition)

The trade of Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals shook up the NFL Draft in a way we have not seen before, as it was a rare player-for-pick deal, and it involved a top-ten pick. This could be the first of many deals… or the last. Whether you believe this class will be awash in moves […]

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Expert Three-Round Projections (April Edition)

April is “lying season” in the NFL. This is a well-accepted fact and way of life by now, with over half of what you hear out of general managers’ mouths being outright deceit or a well-stretched embellishment. That is something we must always remind ourselves, particularly as we edge closer to the NFL Draft, because […]

2026 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Picks and Predictions (Post Free Agency 2.0)

The vast majority of NFL free-agency moves are done, with only a handful of potential starters left on the open market. With that big milestone behind us, we are now firmly in the pro-day circuit. That means we are seeing some players boost their stock with artificially enhanced numbers, while others pass on the process […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Trades: 14 Players/Picks to Buy or Sell (2026)

A lot has changed in this space since early February, when we told you to sell Woody Marks before the Texans added competition and buy Isaiah Likely before he signed with a team that would prioritize him in its offense. Heck, back then, I also warned you that Omar Cooper Jr. was undervalued at his […]

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Expert Three-Round Projections (Post Free Agency)

With the first two weeks of free agency in the books, the majority of roster moves that could impact the NFL Draft are complete. While there are some solid contributors and a few starters left on the wire who are still negotiating or awaiting an offer, such as Jauan Jennings, a few pending free agents […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Start-Up Mock Draft: 12-Teams, Superflex (RotoBaller Staff Picks)

Spring is the time for sprouting flowers, April showers, and the dawn of hope as ice melts into a dewy morning. However, for true football degenerates, spring is exclusively the time for dynasty startup drafts. For some of us, no matter how many leagues we are already in, we cannot help but enroll in draft […]

Five-Round Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft: Superflex Rankings and Analysis

The consensus with the 2026 NFL Draft is that this is a “down year,” or even a “bad year” for talent. This is a phrase bandied about by many analysts and most dynasty personalities. It is also a relatively fair conclusion in terms of depth and overall talent in this class, especially at the quarterback […]

2026 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Picks and Predictions (Pre-Combine Edition)

The NFL Combine is this week, meaning that we are about to get a lot of information on incoming rookies that could impact their eventual place in the NFL Draft. However, contrary to popular opinion, the Combine is no longer "must-see" viewing, as the numbers can be seen online soon after. Additionally, remember that film […]

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Expert Two-Round Projections (Post Super Bowl)

With the Super Bowl behind us, it is officially the NFL’s offseason. That means free agency, trades, and a countdown to camp are in store for many. However, for a special group of us, the time between February and April has one purpose and one purpose alone: the NFL Draft. You may recall that early […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Buy-Lows, Sell-Highs, and Rookies to Watch

The end of the NFL schedule means the beginning of dynasty season. This is the time of year when true fantasy degenerates and NFL Draft junkies really prove their depravity. This is the time when we dig into months of college tape, look deep for undervalued sleepers on NFL rosters, and start thinking hard about […]

Predicting The First Round of the 2026 NFL Draft: Mock Draft Picks, Analysis (Post Senior Bowl)

With the Senior Bowl over, Chris gives you projections for every first round pick in the NFL Draft. See which bowl participants may have pushed their way into the first round with quality performa...

Fantasy Football Dynasty Mock Draft: One-Man IDP Mock with Individual Defensive Players (2026)

Every summer, RotoBaller publishes my One-Man IDP Mock Draft with Multiple Personalities. This is a fantasy football IDP mock in which we use 12 unique personalities to reflect the tendencies and biases you are likely to see in an average fantasy league. This is meant to provide insights and values for players based on what […]

Predicting the First Round of the 2026 NFL Draft: Post-Regular Season Mock Draft Picks and Analysis

Dante Moore is my top potential quarterback prospect, but Mendoza is the safest and the only one sure to be in this class. Reports also indicate Tom Brady has a significant influence over Las Vega...

Week 18 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2025) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

We are now entering Week 18, the final week before the NFL’s playoffs begin. As we have stated before, this is the time when many NFL teams begin resting players. Teams that have their playoff seeds locked up will often sit their players entirely or have them play just a single series to “keep fresh,” […]

2026 NFL Draft Mock (Pre-College Football Playoff Quarterfinal)

Dante Moore remains QB1 on my board, but Mendoza’s hype is out of control and he remains the safest quarterback prospect in this class. The Jets should abstain from going QB in this class, b...

Week 17 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2025) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

For most of you, this week is the culmination of the fantasy season. If you are still in it, you have a 50% shot at the title and your friends’ hard-earned cash. If your team is loaded, the odds may be higher. If your team is limping into the finals, perhaps the odds are lower. […]

2026 NFL Mock Draft: 1st Round Projected Picks and Top Prospect Draft Predictions

As your fantasy leagues enter the playoffs, leaving many on the outside looking in, it is natural for some to turn their eyes towards the incoming rookies for hope. Whether you’re hoping to get in on the next great dynasty sleeper, eyeing a quarterback for your favorite team, or you just love watching Mel Kiper […]

Week 16 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2025) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

If you’re reading this, odds are you advanced to the next round of your fantasy playoffs or are still competing in a long round. Either way, that is good news! Now for the bad news. The IDP world has lost several key contributors over the past three weeks. The biggest loss was Micah Parsons’ torn […]

Week 15 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2025) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

With the fantasy playoffs finally here for a vast majority of you, it bears repeating that no fantasy ranking system fits every single league, situation, or team. As we’ve stated before, these rankings are based on our Standard IDP Scoring. That means that traditional tackle-oriented linebackers are worth more in our rankings, while edge rushing […]

Week 14 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2025) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

It's becoming a yearly tradition for fantasy writers to complain about the NFL's Week 14 bye schedule. Seemingly every season, we lose at least one, if not multiple, quality offenses to a late-season bye. This also means that IDP managers lose reliable stars on defense during their final push for the fantasy playoffs, forcing them […]

Week 13 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2025) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

The hazards of NFL injury reports are a nightmare for fantasy managers, especially when things go to the wire. Consider Joe Burrow, who was more active in practice than Joe Flacco and was projected by multiple fantasy services to eclipse 20 fantasy points last week. Sports doctors even stated that Burrow waiting four extra days […]

Week 12 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2025) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

The grass is not always greener on the other side. This cliché is tired but true, especially in the world of sports. Just consider the Chargers when they replaced Drew Brees with Philip Rivers. Ultimately, that swap worked for all involved, but Brees is the one with a Super Bowl ring and the better resume, […]

Week 11 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2025) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

As fans and fantasy managers, we must always consider our sources. Often, we are driven by a disappointing point total, without digging deeper to see if the data or film supports our poor fantasy outing. In other words, sometimes a fantasy loss is just bad luck for us or a player, and sometimes the ones […]

IDP Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for Week 10 - Streamers, Fades, Matchups for Defensive Players

The NFL’s trade deadline used to be an afterthought, where few deals ever happened and none of significance could cross the threshold. More noteworthy were the deals that didn’t happen, such as the botched last-minute trade between the Bengals and Browns for A.J. McCarron. However, the days of insignificant trade deadlines appear to be done, […]

Week 10 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2025) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

Week 10 is a unique one when it comes to byes. At first glance, this week is not so painful. Unlike the massacre of Week 8 when six key teams were out, a manageable four squads are gone. Additionally, while the loss of the Cowboys, Bengals, and Chiefs is bad news for the offensive side […]

IDP Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for Week 9 - Streamers, Fades, Matchups for Defensive Players

Sometimes IDP managers must read between the lines more than the average fantasy fan. When an NFL team acquires a new quarterback in trade, it is typically clear whether that is a depth move or if the starter is in trouble. Likewise, when a team adds a running back, the picture is often clear. Only […]

Week 9 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2025) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

The hits keep on coming in 2025, as an already injury-plagued, bye-ridden Week 8 gave us a slew of new significant injuries to real IDP contributors. To make matters worse, it is becoming increasingly difficult to trust injury reports and the coach speak surrounding whether a player is actually healthy or will be ready to […]

IDP Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for Week 8 - Streamers, Fades, Matchups for Defensive Players

In an era of online warriors, where everyone with a keyboard thinks they know more than veteran executives and Super Bowl-winning coaches, it is natural to question, or even ignore, public outcries. Particularly in the world of sports, fans and analysts frequently slam or pan decisions of GMs, coaches, and owners without any rings or […]

Week 8 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2025) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

The NFL has established a new tradition in recent years of scheduling six or more teams on bye at the same time. While this philosophy might make sense if the aim were to fit all byes into the center of the schedule to create balance and fairness, the NFL doesn't do that. Instead, they stack […]

IDP Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for Week 7 - Streamers, Fades, Matchups for Defensive Players

Expectations are a tricky thing with IDP leagues, especially those that don't use Premium Scoring. While those in Premium Scoring leagues see defenders score on par with receivers or running backs regularly, the most widely used scoring systems for IDP typically have an average defender score on par with a good kicker or D/ST. With […]