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About Ellis Johnson - RotoBaller
My name is Ellis Bryn Johnson and I am a Canadian fantasy football writer. I have been writing published fantasy articles for five years. In my second life I am a University of British Columbia Graduate, and currently a Kinesiology Master's Student at the University of Calgary. With the U of C, I have two kinesiology academic publications and I am an avid sports fan and player, competing in varsity rugby throughout my undergraduate degree. As a Bengals fan, I have learned a lot about adversity. I aim to apply this adversity and grow as a writer, delivering statistically detailed player analysis. Find me on Twitter @YoitsEllis_FF
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Dolphins vs Bengals Start 'Em Sit 'Em: Joe Burrow, Tua Tagovailoa, Chase Edmonds, aheem Mostert, Tyler Boyd, Hayden Hurst
Week 4 starts with an elite offensive showdown. The 3-0 Miami Dolphins travel to Cincinnati to take on the reigning AFC Champions, who got a hold of Barney Stinson’s (Super Bowl) Hangover Fixer Elixir last week. These two teams possess arguably four of the top-10 receiver talents in the league with the first two QBs... Read More
Steelers vs Browns Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Najee Harris, Diontae Johnson, Pat Freiermuth, David Njoku, Chase Claypool, George Pickens
The debuts of both Brownie the Elf and Acrisure Stadium were ones to forget. The Steelers, once again, lost a low-scoring match to the Patriots. While the Browns had one of the worst coaching decisions of the season and found a way to lose to the Jets despite leading 30-17 with 1:55 remaining. Unfortunately, the... Read More
Chargers vs Chiefs Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Mike Williams, Juju Smith-Schuster, Austin Ekeler, Josh Palmer, Isiah Pacheco, Gerald Everett
Welcome to Week 2! Last week, we went 2-0 with our picks against the spread and on the over/under. Let’s not slow down as we head into arguably the best matchup of the week for fantasy football fans. After shaking off the remaining ghosts from last season, Justin Herbert and company head over to Arrowhead.... Read More
Bills vs Rams Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Cam Akers, Darrell Henderson, Dawson Knox, Devin Singletary, James Cook, Isaiah McKenzie
Football season is back! It's been 208 days since the Super Bowl and we start the season off with a barn burner. After an entire off-season drooling over Josh Allen's latest playoff performance, we get to see how he would have faired against the reigning Super Bowl Champions. The table is set for an excellent... Read More
Half PPR Wide Receiver Draft Rankings #51-60
Last season my wide receiver draft rankings finished 15th in the FantasyPros accuracy contest. To create these rankings, I have projected each player's stat lines. In this article, I share my receivers #51-60, with a detailed analysis of each player. My projections are created based on the number of passing yards, completions, and touchdowns that... Read More
Ellis Johnsons' Wide Receivers #30-40: Half PPR Draft Rankings
Last season my wide receiver draft rankings finished 15th in the FantasyPros accuracy contest. For this article, I have projected each player's stat lines and ranked where they line up. This is the fourth article in the series where I share my top 60 WRs. My projections are created based on the number of passing... Read More
Ellis Johnsons' Wide Receivers #41-50: Half PPR Draft Rankings
Last season my wide receiver draft rankings finished 15th in the FantasyPros accuracy contest. To create these rankings, I have projected each player's stat lines. In this article, I share my receivers #41-50, with a detailed analysis of each player. My projections are created based on the number of passing yards, completions, and touchdowns that... Read More
Christian Kirk (WR, JAX) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~95 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~105 ANALYSIS: Christian Kirk, Zay Jones, Marvin Jones Jr., and Evan Engram sounds like the start of the ultimate Madden team. This land of misfit toys is all being paid handsomely and connected to what is supposed to be the next first ballot hall of fame quarterback. It's... Read More
Rhamondre Stevenson (RB, NE) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~70 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~87 ANALYSIS: Stevenson has been getting some sneaky hype from the fantasy community all off-season, but is he still being under-drafted? Once James White retired, the idea of a big-bodied back like Stevenson taking that role had fantasy managers salivating. Unfortunately, without Mike McDaniel, we may have... Read More
Ellis Johnsons' Wide Receivers #20-29: Half PPR Draft Rankings
Last season my wide receiver draft rankings finished 15th in the FantasyPros accuracy contest. For this article, I have projected each player's stat lines and ranked where they line up. In this series of articles, I share my top 60 WRs, with a detailed analysis of each player. My projections are created based on the... Read More
Ellis Johnsons' Wide Receivers #11-19: Half PPR Draft Rankings
Last season, my wide receiver draft rankings finished 15th in the FantasyPros accuracy contest. I have projected each player's stat lines and this is where they line up. In this series of articles, I share my top-60 receivers, with a detailed analysis of each player. My projections are created based on the number of passing... Read More
Ellis Johnson's Top 10 Wide Receivers: Half-PPR Fantasy Football Rankings
We’re back! Last season, I'm proud to say my wide receiver draft rankings finished 15th in the FantasyPros accuracy contest. After releasing a fantasy football rankings article in May and July, I have decided to make an updated version for the fantasy draft season. I have projected each player's stat lines and this is where... Read More
Deshaun Watson: The Intersection of Fantasy and Reality
In 2020, a prominent writer and analyst for FantasyPros lost his job following inappropriate comments and exchanges with multiple individuals, primarily women, over social media. His actions were viewed as appalling and were accepted by the fantasy football community to be deserving of the repercussions. Despite this, there are multiple players in the National Football... Read More
Ellis Johnson's Running Backs #31-42: Half-PPR Fantasy Football Rankings
In the fourth part of this series, I break down the next running backs in my rankings. If you're looking for some detailed analysis on the late-round backs, you've come to the right place! Last season my draft rankings finished 61st overall in the FantasyPros accuracy competition. I hope to have another successful year in... Read More
Ellis Johnson's Running Backs #21-30: Half-PPR Fantasy Football Rankings
In the third part of this series, I break down the next back in my rankings. If you're looking for some detailed analysis on the later round backs, you've come to the right place! Last season my draft rankings finished 61st overall in the FantasyPros accuracy competition. I hope to have another successful year in... Read More
Ellis Johnson's Running Backs #11-20: Half-PPR Fantasy Football Rankings
You've seen my top 10 running back rankings, now it's time for the next running backs ranked #11-20! Last season my draft rankings finished 61st overall in the FantasyPros accuracy competition. I hope to have another successful year in 2022. In this article, I break down my thoughts on players #11-20 and provide my projected... Read More
Ellis Johnson's Top 10 Running Backs: Half-PPR Fantasy Football Rankings
You've seen my receiver rankings, now it's time for the running backs! Last season my draft rankings finished 61st overall in the FantasyPros accuracy competition. I hope to have another successful year in 2022. Running backs truly make or break your fantasy season, and unfortunately, there aren't many fantasy stars in the position. The landscape... Read More
Must-Have Fantasy Football Players To Draft - Ellis' Essential NFL Picks for 2022
It’s flag-planting season! Just like last year, I’m coming at you with my essential fantasy football players to draft in 2022. Last season was definitely a mixed bag with standouts like Ja’Marr Chase and the Rams passing attack, but also hot takes on Calvin Ridley and Lamar Jackson. Whoops. This season, I’m hoping to be... Read More
Mid-Offseason Wide Receiver Rankings: Half-PPR Fantasy Football Analysis
I have decided to make an updated version for the fantasy draft season. I have projected each player's stat lines and this is where they line up. In this article, I share my top 60 receivers, with a detailed analysis of most players. Get ready as I break down why I have moved some players... Read More
Ellis' Top 50 Running Back Rankings - PPR Fantasy Football Analysis
It's time to start ranking the most important position in fantasy. Running backs truly make or break your fantasy season, and unfortunately, there aren't many fantasy stars at the position. So no pressure releasing my rankings in May, right? The landscape didn't really change during the NFL draft (outside of three teams). However, with all... Read More
Ellis' Top 50 Wide Receiver Rankings - PPR Fantasy Football Analysis
With the 2022 NFL draft completed, it feels like the preparation for the 2022 season can officially begin. What better place to start than the Wide Receiver position, where big names have been moving around the league and teams treating money like Oprah Winfrey gives out cars. Davante Adams, Tyreek Hill, Amari Cooper, and A.J.... Read More
Dynasty Price Check - D'Andre Swift
Perennially living in the shadow of Jonathan Taylor, Lions running back D'Andre Swift is often overlooked. It has been largely forgotten that when Taylor and Swift were coming out of college, many believed Swift to be the better all-around back. Taylor has obviously dominated the fantasy discussion, but could Swift remind us why we thought... Read More
Aaron Jones Dynasty Price Check for Fantasy Football
Welcome to the new Green Bay Packers. The Sheriff may be back in town, but there is a new deputy. Aaron Rodgers with the absence of Davante Adams has left fantasy managers wondering what to think of the entire Packers’ fantasy outlook. Specifically, what does this mean for the 27-year-old back out of UTEP, Aaron... Read More
Super Bowl LVI Matchups Analysis - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em
*Channels inner Michael Buffer* Brought to you by RotoBaller and today’s commentator Ellis Johnson. Ladies, gentlemen, and NFL fans around the world, this is the moment you’ve all been waiting for. Live, from SoFi Arena in Los Angeles, California, Iiiiiiiit’s time - for the main event of the season, Super Bowl LVI! Introducing first, out... Read More
Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 18 Matchups Analysis
Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 18 matchup analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. As some of you might know, I’m usually the Thursday Night Football guy, however, this week I am taking over for Frank Ammirante. That’s right, you don’t only get me for one matchup this week, you get me... Read More
Titans vs 49ers Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: A.J. Brown, Brandon Aiyuk, Jeff Wilson, D'Onta Foreman
We are officially in the fantasy playoffs for all leagues. For those of you who made it, congratulations. To those of you joining us after a bye week, I hope you didn’t get too comfortable. Lastly, to those of us that missed playoffs, let’s focus on the holiday season and enjoy the NFL playoff push.... Read More
Thursday Night Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Chargers vs Chiefs Matchups Analysis
It’s officially the best time of year. Not only do we have the holidays coming up, but we also have NFL playoff implications and more importantly, fantasy playoffs. This year more than most, it seems we NFL fans must’ve made the Nice List because I don’t think we could ask for a better way to... Read More
Thursday Night Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Vikings vs Steelers
Last week was filled with touchdowns, and more importantly, fantasy points. Unless you are a Vikings or 49ers fan, the world seems to have returned to normal. Even if you are a Vikings fan, you can’t watch Detroit Lions’ Head Coach Dan Campbell’s reaction to their first victory and not smile. It was a great... Read More
Thursday Night Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Cowboys vs Saints
Time to wake up from that food coma. Hopefully, everyone didn’t sleep through another exciting week of NFL football. Finally, the NFL seemed to have a more “normal” week this year and a lot of questions were answered. I think it’s officially safe to say that Seattle and Russell Wilson are not a good team... Read More
Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Thanksgiving Thursday Matchups Analysis
Happy Thanksgiving, and welcome to my Thanksgiving Thursday start em, sit em article for Week 12! I hope you all have a wonderful week and are able to spend time with your loved ones. Although the world seems to be coming back to normal, the NFL race is still up in the air. With 21... Read More
