X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

Bracket Busters: Top 10 Cinderella Teams Poised for Upsets in March Madness 2025

The NCAA tournament doesn't tip off until 6:40pm on Tuesday, March 18th, which is still 11 days, 7 hours, and 40 minutes away, but who's counting? The month of March isn't just about the Big Dance, though. Conference tournaments are almost half the fun! Ok, maybe not half, but at least 20%. For a lot of people, it's the first time they are tuning into the sport, which also means the first time seeing potential bracket busters in action.

The field of 68 also doesn't drop until next Sunday, but it's never too early to do some deep dives into potential Cinderellas for the upcoming tournament. Gus Johnson's iconic "the slipper still fits" call (0:44) back in the '99 Sweet 16 still hits like a Frank the Tank beer bong, and it will until the end of time. Those are the kind of moments that make this tournament so magical. Sure, you may get some better talent matchups if the top teams advance like in 2008 when we saw a Final Four that featured Derrick Rose, Russell Westbrook, Kevin Love, Mario Chalmers, Tyler Hansbrough, and Ty Lawson.

The mid-major sleepers or middling power-five teams that catch fire at the right time are what truly captivate the nation and keep people coming back for more. Here are ten teams who have the chops to be the next March Madness Cinderella. For detailed March Madness strategy, check out our "How to Win March Madness Brackets Complete Guide." This guide comes with general information, strategy tips, and historical data.

 

Drake Bulldogs

Bracketology: Projected 12-seed

What's the Rothstein-ism? Palpable buzz? We're not talking about Williams here, but that is precisely what is building in Des Moines at the moment. Drake has not skipped a beat since their head coach, Darian Devries, left for West Virginia this past offseason, taking his 2x MVC Player of the Year son with him.

The decision to hire current head coach Ben McCollum has been a slam dunk, to say the least. Drake is one win shy of tying their all time season-high set last year with 28. Spoiler alert: They are going to break it. While losing probably the best player in program history would usually be followed by a downswing, McCollum has reloaded this program and then some.

He brought over guard Bennet Stirtz from his previous post at Division II Northwest Missouri State, and the 6-4 guard just won MVC Player of the Year after putting up 18.9 points, 5.9 assists, and 4.4 rebounds per game. Stirtz jumped an entire division of basketball and increased his numbers in nearly every statistical category.

Not enough people are talking about his story. It's one of the best in college basketball this season, and Stirtz is the best mid-major guard in the country.

While Stirtz is elite and well worth the watch, the rest of this team is not sexy by any means. The Bulldogs play at the slowest pace in America -- literally #364 out of 364 in tempo. That is offset by playing fundamentally sound basketball that rarely puts them in bad spots, which will definitely help them come tournament time. Think of a mid-major version of Tony Bennett's Virginia teams.

Bracketology currently has Drake facing Maryland in the first round, which would be tragic, because the Terrapins might be my favorite team heading into the tournament. I'd much rather them match up against Michigan, Marquette, or UCLA.

 

VCU Rams

Bracketology: Projected 10-seed

The Rams from Richmond have really been one of the most underratedly consistent programs in college basketball over the past decade-plus. Ever since Shaka Smart took them to their first Final Four as an 11-seed back in 2011, VCU has averaged 24 wins per season, which ranks top-15 nationwide.

The program has been used as a stepping stone for coaches the past twenty years or so, and current head coach Ryan Odom could be following that trend in the coming months. Virginia will likely come knocking this offseason.

Enough about the past and future, though. This current VCU team is damn good and employs a style not unlike the "Havoc" swarming defense popularized by Shaka. 3rd in field goal percentage defense, 25th in defensive turnover rate, coupled with a 36.5% offensive rebounding mark, 14 in the country. Translation: They like to get under your skin and wear you down physically.

The downside of this is they do turn the ball over quite a bit, but generate enough extra possessions to make up for that. What's also interesting is that as much they like create chaos, the Rams don't like to run all that much. They check in at #231 in adjusted tempo, and their opponents are even slower (#348) because it takes them forever to find a good look.

This team isn't very deep, but they have a perimeter quartet that combines for over 50 points per game and shoots about 37% from three, with an absolute star leading the way in Max Shulga. The odds aren't in their favor as a projected 10-seed, but a magical run a la 2011 is not completely out of the question.

 

UC San Diego Tritons

Most of the people reading this probably have not heard the name Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones, but it's time to put a spotlight on this kid. The senior guard from New Zealand is a top-five mid-major player in the country, averaging 20 points, five rebounds, and three-and-a-half assists while shooting a ridiculous 58% from the field.

Teeing it up from long-range is a rarity - only 15 made on the season - but it doesn't matter in the slightest. ATJ is an elite rim attackman and finisher, leading the entire country in free throw attempts with 262 (8.5 per game).

You can't talk about this team without mentioning the hometown kid Hayden Gray, who leads the nation in steals at a ridiculous 3.3 per game. His anticipation on the defensive end is second-to-none and gives UC San Diego a defensive ace on the perimeter, which can go a long way in March.

The Tritons are 2-1 in Quad 1 games, their best win coming on the road against a great Utah State squad. They have risen up to #38 in KenPom, a full 91 spots above their preseason ranking. UC San Diego basketball has only been in Division 1 since 2020, and their average KenPom finish since then has been 225th. Their ascension this year is almost unprecedented in college basketball.

UCSD rarely turns the ball over -- 13.3% TO rate, sixth in the country, but is swarming on defense -- 23.8% TO rate for opponents, 2nd nationwide. They also take, and usually make, quite a bit of shots from downtown. Three-point shots make up about half of their total attempts (9th in the country), and they convert these at a 36.6% clip. Low turnovers, great defense, and an efficient- shooting team? The recipe almost sounds too perfect.

The Tritons should win the Big Sky with relative ease, but conference tournaments are always a far cry from absolutes, no matter who you are. If they get upset and miss the field, the committee will likely rob us of joy and make UC San Diego the next Indiana State and give the last bid to a completely undeserving North Carolina to boost TV ratings. Here's to hoping that doesn't happen.

 

Memphis Tigers

Bracketology: Projected 7-seed

The reason for including Memphis in this column rests on one philosophy, and one philosophy only. Guards win in March. And Memphis has three that can fill it up. The star of the trio is PJ Haggerty, who, like Tait-Jones above him, excels in the mid-range and getting to the line.

He's seventh in the country in attempted free throws, but also shoots 41% from long-range and converts over half of his two-point shots that help him score 21.3 a night. Add in 5.4 rebounds and almost four assists, and you have what we call a 1 of 1. That is, no one else in the country is putting up these numbers.

Haggerty's backcourt mates - Tyrese Hunter and Colby Rodgers - combine to shoot 39% from downtown, which has helped Memphis become a top-10 three point shooting team in the land. They also have a guy who has a spot locked down on the NCAA all-name team in Dain Dainja. The Illinois transfer also happens to be one of the best low-post scorers in the sport when he's able to stay on the court.

Memphis doesn't play more than six guys consistently, but their starting five can keep up with just about anyone.

 

New Mexico Lobos

Bracketology: Projected 9-seed

The younger Pitino's talented squad was hands-down the most picked "upset" in the Round of 64 last season, but that flamed out quickly as the Lobos took a 21-point loss to six-seed Clemson. The Tigers seemed to be offended by their underdog status (+2.5) despite being the higher seeded team.

New Mexico is back with a vengeance in 2025, putting together another great regular season led by extraordinary guard Donovan Dent. The junior guard is pouring in over 20 points and six assists per night while shooting 50% from the field.

Pitino lost his other two excellent guards from last year Jamal Mashburn Jr. and Jaelen House, but Nelly Junior Joseph returned to handle duties down low, and he's one of the best in the business at doing so. The center from Nigeria is tied for 3rd in the nation at 11 rebounds per game to go along with 13.4 points. He and Dent form a complete duo that is incredibly hard to stop.

This team struggles mightily converting from the charity stripe with a 69% conversion rate but plays at a breakneck pace that helps create extra possessions. They aren't particularly great at one aspect of the game but are a sound, mostly veteran team that has tournament experience. The Lobos definitely had a better all-around team last season, but maybe the pressure of being the heavy "upset" pick got to them. They won't carry that same weight in 2025.

 

Utah State Aggies

Bracketology: Projected 9-seed

The premier feeder program in the country, Utah State is back at it again with yet another tournament team. If the Aggies make the Big Dance this year, that would make it five out of the last six tournaments, with four different coaches. I know I've used the word "unprecedented" already in this column, but it's because both are truly just that.

No program can claim that level of success in such a tight timespan under different regimes. Efficient shot-making and sharing the basketball have been Aggie's main reasons for sustained success, and this version deploys that strategy at a high level. 19th in effective field goal percentage, with an assist rate that ranks 14th nationwide.

New head coach Jerrod Calhoun was able to convince lead guard Ian Martinez to stay in Logan, which has helped the Aggies offense stay humming. The senior from Costa Rica pours in 17 points per game on 38% from three and 88% from the foul line. Martinez helped Utah State manhandle a good TCU team last year in the Round of 64, scoring 21 points on only nine shots.

Like New Mexico, Utah State was probably a better overall team last season, but one thing is certain in 2025. They won't have to face two-time National Player of the Year Zach Edey in the second round.

 

Yale Bulldogs

Bracketology: Projected 12-seed

The Bulldogs shocked the nation last season with a crazy upset of #4 seed Auburn, who was ranked top-10 nationally in adjusted offense and defense per KenPom. What's crazy is that they might be even better this season.

Yale started off 9-6 in the non-con, but a 12-1 conference record has them in a great position to make the NCAA tournament for a third time in six seasons. They will still have to win the Ivy league conference tournament for a bid, but they should take care of business and get back to the Big Dance.

Head coach James Jones lost his best player in Danny Wolf to Michigan last year, but smooth lefty guard John Poulakidas has picked up the scoring, bumping his average to a career-high 18.9 per night and shooting 40% from three. He was the sole reason the Bulldogs were able to upset Auburn last season, dropping 28 points on 6-9 from deep.

The Naperville, IL native will be one of the best shooters in the field, and is just the type of player that can capture the hearts of America with more great performances.

Joining him to lead the team is forward Nick Townsend and point guard Bez Mbeng, who round out the highest scoring trio in the Ivy League. Whoever Yale draws in the first round must be dialed in on these three, or another big Round of 64 upset could be on its way.

 

Illinois Fighting Illini

Bracketology: Projected 7-seed

This one feels a bit odd to include since Illinois is not a mid-major and was also once a top-15 squad. In all honesty, they are also probably closer to a three-seed based on talent alone, but talent level is subjective and not factored into NCAA tournament seeding. The Illini have dealt with some injuries and inconsistent play that has partly derailed their season, but they remain safely in the field of 68.

Brad Underwood's team is still ranked 19th overall in KenPom despite their projected seven seed from Joe Lunardi. They sport an elite offense lead by projected top-10 pick Kasparas Jakučionis. The Lithuania native is one of the craftiest players in the country and always seems to be one play ahead of the defense.

He's not quite the household name a Cooper Flagg or Johni Broome is, but he's more than capable of etching his name into March lore this season. Illinois is not a good 3-point shooting team which is usually one of the main data points you look for when trying to identify Cinderellas, but they are still 14th in adjusted offense.

This is a team that can get it done on both ends of the floor and possesses two lottery-level talents on the perimeter with Jakučionis and Will Riley. They were a popular Final Four pick around the mid-season mark, but have dropped off considerably since then. Don't be shocked if they are still able to live up to that hype.

 

Ole Miss Rebels

Bracketology: Projected 8-seed

Another non-mid-major, Ole Miss has the talent and coaching to make a deep run in this tournament. They are one ten teams to rank in the top-28 of both adjusted offense and defense, all while facing the gauntlet that is the SEC on top of a tough-non conference slate. The Rebels take extreme care of the basketball, holding the second-lowest turnover rate in the country.

Their four-guard lineup with one floor-stretching big man allows them the freedom to operate in a multitude of ways on offense, while being major disruptors on defense (34th in defensive turnover rate).

Chris Beard may not be the best human being, but he's certainly a phenomenal basketball coach, and one that has been to a national championship before. He is a proven winner, and this season he has another balanced, and in my opinion, slightly underrated team that is incredibly fun to watch.

The upcoming SEC tournament is the most highly anticipated conference tournament in quite some time. Ole Miss has the potential to cut down the nets in Nashville, and ride that momentum straight into the Big Dance.

 

Ohio State Buckeyes

Bracketology: Projected 11-seed (Last Four In)

There's something about this Buckeyes team that gives me some minor UCLA 2021 vibes. I can't quite put my finger on it, but I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that if Ohio State makes the First Four, they are going to advance to the Sweet 16.

Five teams since the tournament expanded to 68 back in 2011 have done it, with two reaching the national semifinal. That seems like a bit of a stretch for this squad, but doesn't it always for anyone on this seed-line, until it doesn't?

Head coach Jake Diebler (brother of John Diebler, OSU's all time 3pt makes leader), has one of the most underappreciated and underdiscussed point guards in the country. Bruce Thornton is a phenomenal player, one that should be a lock for Big Ten first-team and would challenge for Big Ten Player of the Year if the nation's best point guard didn't also reside in the same conference (bravo, Braden Smith).

The Buckeyes are anything but consistent and have gotten their doors blown off a few times this season, but their offensive metrics look fair for a potential bracket buster. Top 30 in three-point percentage and overall offensive efficiency. They don't turn the ball over all that often and are solid from the free throw line.

Nothing really wows you about this team necessarily, but they have shown flashes of being great (20-point win over No. 4 Kentucky back in December). Call it more of a gut feeling, but Thornton can take this squad to a couple of surprise upsets if they can sneak in.

POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Cason Wallace7 mins ago

Considered Questionable Against Hornets
Carlos Ulberg7 mins ago

Looks To Extend His Win Streak At UFC London
PIT12 mins ago

Thomas Novak Remains Out On Friday
Jan Blachowicz15 mins ago

Set For Light-Heavyweight Clash
Luguentz Dort17 mins ago

Sidelined On Friday
Leon Draisaitl21 mins ago

Ruled Out For Saturday
Gunnar Nelson24 mins ago

Ends Long Layoff
Connor McDavid27 mins ago

Undergoing MRI, Not Playing On Saturday
Kevin Holland30 mins ago

Set For Welterweight Bout
Max Scherzer33 mins ago

To Start Grapefruit League Game On Saturday
Stephen Curry37 mins ago

Set To Miss Start Of Warriors' Road Trip
Alexia Thainara39 mins ago

Set For Her UFC Debut
Starling Marte41 mins ago

To Play Right Field On Friday
George Kirby46 mins ago

Playing Catch
Molly McCann53 mins ago

Aims To Get Back In The Win Column
José Fermín54 mins ago

Jose Fermin Makes Opening Day Roster
Nolan Gorman59 mins ago

Out Sick On Friday
Chris Duncan1 hour ago

Looks For His Second Consecutive Win
Clarke Schmidt1 hour ago

Likely To Land On Injured List
Paul Goldschmidt1 hour ago

Plans To Return On Saturday
Jordan Vucenic1 hour ago

Looks For His First UFC Win
Julio Rodríguez1 hour ago

Julio Rodriguez Returns From Illness On Friday
Romy Gonzalez1 hour ago

Feeling "Fine" After Taking Swings
Morgan Charrière1 hour ago

Morgan Charriere Looks To Win Back-To-Back Fights
Aaron Rodgers1 hour ago

Visits Steelers On Friday
Forrest Whitley2 hours ago

Kaleb Ort, Forrest Whitley Not Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day
Nathaniel Wood2 hours ago

Set To Open Up UFC London Main Card
Christian Walker2 hours ago

To Be Ready For Opening Day
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.2 hours ago

Mark Shapiro Optimistic On Extending Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Lil'Jordan Humphrey2 hours ago

Giants Sign Big Wideout Lil'Jordan Humphrey To One-Year Deal
Kodai Senga4 hours ago

Strikes Out Six In Thursday's Outing
Garrett Stubbs4 hours ago

Phillies Option Garrett Stubbs To Triple-A
Lyon Richardson4 hours ago

Sent To Triple-A
Zac Gallen4 hours ago

Solid On Thursday Against The Athletics
Masyn Winn5 hours ago

Returns To The Starting Lineup On Friday
CJ Alexander5 hours ago

Optioned To Triple-A
Taj Bradley5 hours ago

Inconsistent In Thursday’s Start
5 hours ago

Saints Showing Interest In Will Sheppard
Janson Junk5 hours ago

Could Earn Starting Role
Luke Williams5 hours ago

Sent To Triple-A
New Orleans Saints5 hours ago

Dillon Radunz Visiting With Saints
Kansas City Chiefs5 hours ago

Charles Omenihu Returning To Chiefs
Bo Horvat7 hours ago

Strikes Twice In Victory
John Tavares7 hours ago

Tallies Three Points In Victory
Colton Dach7 hours ago

Sustains Injury On Thursday
Ryan McDonagh7 hours ago

Exits Early On Thursday
Stuart Skinner7 hours ago

Exits Early On Thursday
Connor McDavid8 hours ago

Departs With Lower-Body Injury
Jaylen Brown16 hours ago

Ruled Out Against Utah
Detroit Lions17 hours ago

Lions Re-Sign Khalil Dorsey
Ja Morant17 hours ago

Continues To Sit Out
Darius Garland17 hours ago

Set To Return On Friday
Gary Payton II17 hours ago

Downgraded To Out
17 hours ago

Browns Re-Sign Tony Brown
Jake LaRavia17 hours ago

Cleared For Thursday
Zach LaVine17 hours ago

Returning On Thursday
Philadelphia Eagles17 hours ago

Eagles Agree To Terms With Patrick Johnson On One-Year Deal
Arizona Cardinals17 hours ago

Cardinals Sign Jaylon Jones On Thursday
Patrick Williams18 hours ago

Available On Thursday
Kansas City Chiefs18 hours ago

Jerry Tillery Signs With Chiefs
Josh Giddey18 hours ago

Ruled Out On Thursday
Seattle Seahawks18 hours ago

Uchenna Nwosu Could Start On PUP After Having Offseason Surgery
Tyler Conklin18 hours ago

Visiting With Chargers
Jalen Brunson19 hours ago

Sheds Walking Boot
Cole Anthony19 hours ago

Questionable For Friday Night
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander19 hours ago

Off The Injury Report
Pittsburgh Steelers19 hours ago

James Pierre Re-Signs With Pittsburgh
Feleipe Franks20 hours ago

Joins Atlanta
Robert Williams III20 hours ago

Undergoes Another Knee Surgery
Tennessee Titans20 hours ago

Lorenzo Carter Inks Deal With Tennessee
Marc-Edouard Vlasic20 hours ago

Unavailable Against Hurricanes
Dorian Finney-Smith20 hours ago

Is Doubtful On Thursday
Miles McBride20 hours ago

Cleared To Face Charlotte
Miles Bridges20 hours ago

Cleared To Suit Up On Thursday
Zach Benson20 hours ago

Unlikely To Play Thursday
LaMelo Ball20 hours ago

Available Versus The Knicks
JJ Peterka20 hours ago

Cleared To Return Thursday
Jarred Vanderbilt20 hours ago

Is Doubtful For Thursday
William Karlsson20 hours ago

Good To Go Thursday
Stefon Diggs20 hours ago

Patriots, Stefon Diggs To Stay In Touch
Thatcher Demko20 hours ago

Dresses As Backup Thursday
Tyrese Haliburton20 hours ago

Sidelined Again On Thursday
Andrei Svechnikov21 hours ago

Doubtful For Thursday
Cleveland Browns21 hours ago

Jerome Baker Visits With Browns
Leon Draisaitl21 hours ago

Likely Out On Thursday
Cleveland Browns21 hours ago

Teven Jenkins Signs With Browns
Jamal Agnew21 hours ago

Falcons Agree With Jamal Agnew On One-Year Deal
Detroit Lions24 hours ago

Rock Ya-Sin Agrees To Terms With Lions
Cincinnati Bengals24 hours ago

Bengals Hosting Lucas Patrick On Visit
Casey DeSmith1 day ago

Starting On Thursday
Sergei Bobrovsky1 day ago

Facing Columbus On Thursday
Jeff Petry1 day ago

Traveling With The Team
Nick Jensen1 day ago

Not Playing On Thursday
Erik Gustafsson1 day ago

Does Not Practice On Thursday
Jake Knapp2 days ago

Looks To Stay Hot At Valspar Championship
Adam Hadwin2 days ago

Looking To Bounce Back At Valspar Championship
Cam Davis2 days ago

Avoid Cam Davis At Valspar Championship
Sepp Straka3 days ago

Eyeing Victory At Valspar Championship
Sam Stevens3 days ago

Looking To Get Back Into Form At Valspar Championship
Jordan Spieth3 days ago

A Boom-Or-Bust Candidate At Valspar Championship
Alex Smalley3 days ago

Aims To Continue Strong Form At Valspar Championship
Adam Scott3 days ago

A Risky Play At Valspar Championship
Shane Lowry3 days ago

A Home Run Pick At Valspar Championship
Stephan Jaeger3 days ago

Looks To Continue Momentum At Valspar Championship
Thomas Detry3 days ago

Aims To Regain Form At Valspar Championship
Justin Thomas3 days ago

Continues To Spark But Hopes To Keep It Lit At Innisbrook
Michael Kim3 days ago

Looks To Rebound At Valspar Championship
Tom Kim3 days ago

Looking For Putter Form At Valspar Championship
Rasmus Hojgaard3 days ago

Looking For Form At Valspar Championship
Ben Griffin3 days ago

Needs To Find Ball-Striking Form Ahead Of Valspar Championship
Tommy Fleetwood3 days ago

Looks To Keep Short But Successful Run Going At Innisbrook
Eric Cole3 days ago

Needs To Find A Spark At Innisbrook
Sam Burns3 days ago

Looks To Rebound At Valspar Championship
Roman Dolidze4 days ago

Extends His Win Streak To Three
Marvin Vettori4 days ago

Suffers Back-To-Back Losses
Will Zalatoris4 days ago

Has Been Consistent At Least In 2025
Carson Young4 days ago

Makes The Cut In Second Straight Tournament
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos4 days ago

Suffers Second-Round TKO
Chidi Njokuani4 days ago

Scores TKO Win At UFC Vegas 104
Kurt Holobaugh4 days ago

Drops Decision At UFC Vegas 104
Alexander Hernandez4 days ago

Wins Decision At UFC Vegas 104
Cody Gibson4 days ago

Submitted At UFC Vegas 104
Da'Mon Blackshear4 days ago

Wins Back-To-Back Fights
Brendson Ribeiro4 days ago

Gets Submission Win At UFC Vegas 104
Diyar Nurgozhay4 days ago

Suffers His First Loss
MMA4 days ago

Seung Woo Choi Suffers First-Round TKO Loss At UFC Vegas 104
Tyler Reddick4 days ago

Solid Performance Is Derailed By Late Pit-Road Issues At Las Vegas
Ryan Blaney4 days ago

Struggles End In A Disappointing Exit Late At Las Vegas
Josh Berry4 days ago

Impressively Earns First Cup Series Win At Las Vegas
AJ Allmendinger4 days ago

Scores First Top-10 Finish Of Season At Las Vegas
Kyle Larson4 days ago

Leads The Most Laps, But Settles For A Top-10 Finish At Las Vegas
Ross Chastain4 days ago

Obtains A Hard-Fought Top-Five Finish At Las Vegas
Daniel Suarez4 days ago

Scores Career-Best Finish At Las Vegas, But Falls Short Of Winning
NASCAR4 days ago

Bubba Wallace Wrecks At Las Vegas But Shows Promising Speed
Alex Bowman4 days ago

Recovers From Loose Wheel To Finish Seventh
Austin Cindric4 days ago

Wins Stage 1, But Loose Wheel Foils Victory Bid
William Byron4 days ago

Loses Las Vegas Race On Strategy But Expands Points Lead
Ryan Preece4 days ago

Earns Best Career Non-Drafting Oval Finish At Las Vegas
Christopher Bell5 days ago

Quest For Four Wins In A Row Just Got More Difficult
Kyle Larson5 days ago

Should Contend For Another Win At Las Vegas
Ryan Blaney5 days ago

Once Again The Chalk DFS Pick At Las Vegas
Ross Chastain5 days ago

Fastest In Practice At Las Vegas
Chris Buescher5 days ago

Has Sneaky Upside This Weekend
Chase Elliott5 days ago

May Be A Sneaky DFS Option For Las Vegas Lineups
William Byron5 days ago

Expect William Byron To Compete For The Win At Las Vegas
Tyler Reddick5 days ago

Is One Of The Top DFS Options For Las Vegas
Denny Hamlin5 days ago

Could Denny Hamlin Be A Quality Driver For DFS At Las Vegas?
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF

MORE RECENT ARTICLES

 
Saquon Barkley - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Dynasty Fantasy Football Sell-High Candidates: Five Players To Trade Away

The dynasty fantasy football market is very similar to Wall Street. Player values change by the minute depending on the slightest bit of news that breaks on a particular day. If you can identify players who are incorrectly valued, it can give you an advantage over the rest of your league. Today, we will discuss […]


Trevor Lawrence - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Fantasy Football Dynasty Price Check - Trevor Lawrence 2025 Outlook

Coming out of high school, Trevor Lawrence was regarded as one of the greatest QB prospects of all time, and the hype for him only intensified after three great seasons at Clemson. Picked first overall by the Jaguars, he had a tough rookie year, but made the Pro Bowl in his second year and even […]


Rashid Shaheed - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Dynasty Fantasy Football Values: - Sneaky Trade Targets For 2025

There are a few pathways to winning trades in dynasty fantasy football. The first is targeting players who are undervalued ahead of each season. There are a lot of not-so-sexy players you can make moves for that could end up breaking out in 2025. Even if they don't have a huge breakout season, they could […]


Josh Jacobs - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Picks

Early 2025 Fantasy Football Busts: Overvauled NFC Draft Avoids

The NFC North, East, West, and South are home to a great many fantasy-relevant players. Picking the right ones for your team is extremely important, yet every season, many players from this conference fail to meet their ADPs and become poor draft picks in fantasy football. It's very important to avoid these, yet while everyone […]


Kaleb Johnson - College Football Rankings, NCAA CFB DFS Lineup Picks - NFL Draft

Here's How Kaleb Johnson Will Be A Bust: 2025 Rookie Film Analysis

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson is a highly regarded RB prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft class, and many dynasty fantasy football managers are likely considering using a pick in the first two rounds to select the back, who finished his 2024 season with 240 carries for 1,537 yards (averaging 6.4 yards per carry) and […]


J.K. Dobbins - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

J.K. Dobbins Top Landing Spots: Updated 2025 NFL Free Agency Outlook

J.K. Dobbins was coming off another devastating injury to begin the 2024 season. A torn Achilles tendon ended his 2023 season in Week 1. The veteran back had lobbied for a new contract in the run-up to the 2023 season, so this was an incredibly tough blow for Dobbins's prospects. He wound up signing a […]


Ashton Jeanty - College Football Rankings, NCAA CFB DFS Lineup Picks

Best Dynasty Fantasy Football Formats: Five Ways To Set Up Your League

There are plenty of major fantasy football formats to play. You can play Daily Fantasy Sports cash games or season-long money tournaments. You can set up a casual redraft league with your friends. You can also play Dynasty, which is the preferred format of many of fantasy football's biggest fans. But there are plenty of […]


Breece Hall - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Top Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers For 2025

Most players don't retain the rankings they had the year before in dynasty fantasy football. There could be a million reasons for this, but change is one of the only constants in the NFL. Whether due to injury, poor seasons, trades, or unrealistic expectations being adjusted as the reality of each player's situation set in […]


Jalen Milroe - College Football Rankings, NCAA CFB DFS Lineup Picks

2025 NFL Draft Rankings for Fantasy Football: Top 9 Quarterbacks

Last year's rookie quarterback class was special. The first three players drafted were all quarterbacks, with Caleb Williams going to the Bears at No. 1 followed by Jayden Daniels to the Commanders at No. 2, and Drake Maye to the Patriots at No. 3. Daniels won Rookie of the Year. Maye made the Pro Bowl. […]


Abdul Carter - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

2025 NFL First-Round Mock Draft (Featuring Trades)

The 2025 NFL Draft is less than six weeks away. Every NFL team has different needs than they did two weeks ago because of free agency. There are still a few big-name players available on the open market. However, let’s dive into my first mock draft of the year for RotoBaller. This mock draft is […]


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

2025 Fantasy Football Sleepers: Third-Year Breakouts

Patience can be tough, especially in fantasy football. We want instant production from rookies, but these players often take a while to get going. These youngsters need to adjust to the speed of the NFL and learn from their early struggles to break out fully. The third year in the NFL is oftentimes when things […]


J.J. McCarthy - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Draft Sleepers

Florio's Non-Free Agent Fantasy Football Winners and Losers

Free Agency takes over the football world every March. It is always such a fun week that shakes up the league. It is followed by plenty of analysis over which players ended up in good fits and which hurt their stock.  Free agents are not the only players whose value is shaken up this week, […]


Bucky Irving - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

2025 Fantasy Football Rookie Regression Candidates: Potential Sophomore Slumps

No one, and especially not Dynasty fantasy football managers, wants to hear that their rookie breakout player is going to slump in their second season. Yet we see that happen pretty much every season with certain players. The best example from 2024 was quarterback C.J. Stroud. Stroud won the Offensive Rookie of the Year award […]