Sneaky Fantasy Football RB1 Candidates - Running Back Values With Upside (2025)

You can feel the electricity of fantasy draft season in the air... It's awesome. Months of preparation boil down to a small handful of drafts you really care about, and it's my job to get your running back plan in perfect working order. Especially in wild home league drafts where you need to expect the […]

Fantasy Football Bold Predictions - Nick Mariano's 2025 Picks

The 2025 NFL season is nearly upon us! Like you, many of my fantasy drafts have already had their stories written, but these next several days are supplying several more to the fold. No matter when you find yourself on the clock, it is an evergreen principle that you'll have to get bold in calculated […]

Later-Round Draft Gems - Fantasy Football Value Picks and Lotto Tickets

With many leagues’ annual fantasy football draft quickly approaching, managers must leave no stone unturned during their preparation. Any edge you can gain over the competition could be the difference in winning your league. One way gamers can turn their team into a powerhouse is by making the most of their late-round picks. Many drafters […]

Zero RB Fantasy Football Sleepers - Later Round Running Back Draft Targets

Zero RB is a draft strategy where you wait until the ~sixth round to select your first running back. The idea here is to stack your wide receiver room, perhaps adding an elite quarterback and/or tight end before taking the most volatile position in fantasy football. From there, you mix in some floor picks with […]

Later-Round Steals for Auction Drafts - Fantasy Football Upside Picks for $1

At this point in draft season, most of us seasoned fantasy degenerates already have our top-150 memorized with no need for a laptop. Sure, the order's a little different every time, but all in all, the top dozen rounds or so contain all the same names. That said, once starters are all rostered, all ADP-related […]

Later-Round Fantasy Football RB, WR Sleepers: Ryan's Must-Have Picks With Upside

We are officially deep into draft season with the NFL kickoff ~1 week away. While the first two weeks of March Madness will always be untouchable for me, the end of August -> early September span is somewhere in the top five. It's really hard to beat non-stop fantasy draft action. Undoubtedly one of the […]

Later-Round Wide Receivers: Fantasy Football Value Picks With Upside (2025)

We are a week away from the first game of the 2025 NFL season. For many, that means it is time to finally start drafting teams in redraft formats. However, there is also still time left to keep attacking best ball drafts. At this point in the summer, we have all the information we can […]

Fantasy Football Quarterback Sleepers: Middle-Round QB Draft Values (2025)

At RotoBaller HQ, we wrap up our middle-round value article series with the quarterback position. Once the elite options, such as Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Jayden Daniels, and Jalen Hurts, are off the board, the tiers in quarterback rankings can drop. However, there is plenty of value at quarterback, as we provide a few options […]

Sneaky Fantasy Football Bench Sleepers and Stashes: Late-Round Dart Throws (2025)

There are a variety of strategies you can deploy in your 2025 fantasy football draft. From Zero RB to late-round quarterback, there’s much debate regarding which approach is best to build a championship-caliber team. One strategy that’s not up for debate, though, is using your last few picks to select bench players with upside. It's […]

Should I Draft Harold Fannin Jr., Terrance Ferguson, or Gunnar Helm? Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie TEs

A few years ago, rookie tight ends were a group of players that could be safely passed over in fantasy football drafts. Tight ends usually took time to adjust to the league and didn't make much of an impact. That has dramatically changed in the last two years, though, with Sam LaPorta posting a very […]

Should I Draft Emeka Egbuka, Matthew Golden, or Jayden Higgins? Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie WRs

Historically, rookie production is a way to unlock the upside of your fantasy team. We have been blessed with plenty of talented rookies over the years, but 2025’s draft class wasn’t initially expected to have a ton of depth at that position. Still, there were plenty of talented wideouts taken in the first two rounds […]

Should I Draft Cameron Ward, Jaxson Dart, or Tyler Shough? Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie QBs

The 2025 season is here, which means it is time to transition our thinking from winning the draft to winning our weekly matchups. One big advantage fantasy managers have is that they can nail down a late quarterback that has the potential to put up big fantasy points. Waiting on quarterback allows fantasy managers an […]

Fantasy Football Defense (DST) Draft Rankings - Jets DST, Packers DST, Cowboys DST, Chargers DST, Lions DST, Rams DST, 49ers DST, Chiefs DST, Patriots DST

Fantasy football draft season is in the home stretch, with only a few more days to draft before Thursday's kickoff. We have updated all of our rankings almost daily, and below you'll see our team's updated fantasy football defense (DST) draft rankings to help you crush your drafts. Some fantasy managers wait until the last […]

Best NFL MVP Odds, Futures Bets and Championship Predictions - 2025 Season

The start of the 2025 NFL season is almost here. That means the gang here at RotoBaller is gearing up for another season to help you crush the sportsbooks on all your NFL wagers. The futures market is one that is highly popular among many serious and casual bettors. Whenever you’re looking to play NFL […]

Fantasy Football DST Draft Avoids, Fades - Team Defenses With Tough Early Matchups

If we're targeting defenses, then there probably will be teams to fade. Take a look at my latest article if you're interested in reading about the team defenses to target as sleepers. We discussed how NFL teams break their season into quarters, and we'll do the same for targeting and starting defenses. It's rare to […]

Top 415: Updated Fantasy Football Rankings for Drafts - Standard (Non-PPR) Leagues

Fantasy football draft season will be coming to a close soon as Week 1 kicks off on Thursday. After a long offseason, football is finally back! Today, you will find our updated 2025 standard league (non-PPR) fantasy football rankings for the top 415 players and all positions (QB, RB, WR, TE, DST, K). At RotoBaller […]

Fantasy Football Running Backs With a Potential Workhorse Role in 2025

We recognize that a “workhorse running back” no longer means what it used to. The rise of committee backfields continues to grow, and we, as fantasy managers, must adjust to the times. Fewer set-and-forget RBs handling the vast majority of touches push up the best of the bunch, while also lowering expectations across the board. […]

Fantasy Football Quarterbacks to Avoid in Drafts: 5 QB Bust Candidates (2025)

While most astute fantasy managers know to prioritize the running back and receiver positions first on draft day, nailing your quarterback selection is still a critical piece for fantasy success. A breakout quarterback can lead your team all the way to the promised land, but a bust can leave you scrambling for reinforcements. Here are […]

6 Fantasy Football Bold Predictions - Dave Ventresca's 2025 Picks

We are less than a week away from the start of the 2025 NFL season. While many fantasy drafts are already in the books, there are numerous more that will be completed within the next few days. Whenever your fantasy draft takes place, one thing remains true. If you want to win your league’s championship […]

5 Running Back Fantasy Football Draft Avoids: Overvalued RBs to Fade

As summer winds down, we are drawing ever closer to the beginning of another fantasy football season. With this upcoming weekend being the final one before the start of the 2025 NFL season, many leagues will host their annual fantasy football draft. While much of fantasy gamers' draft preparation focuses on which players to draft, […]

Running Back Landmines to Avoid - Fantasy Football Bust Candidates

Everyone loves breakouts and sleepers. However, the players to avoid might be just as important as the breakouts and sleepers. We've discussed the dead zone at running back, which has evolved throughout the years. Typically, the market pushed up running backs who had projected volume to begin the season. However, drafters weren't thinking about how […]

High-Upside Fantasy Football RB Value Picks - Draft Targets for Middle Rounds (2025)

One of the best feelings for fantasy managers is finding a gem at the running back position in the middle-to-late rounds of drafts. We saw plenty of that last year, as Chase Brown, Bucky Irving, and Chuba Hubbard all finished as top-14 fantasy running backs after going outside the top 100 picks in most drafts. […]

9 Fantasy Football Breakout Wide Receivers: Florio's Mid-Round and Later-Round Picks

You may have heard that breakouts win championships! It is why I am a big believer in taking upside shots in the middle and later rounds of your fantasy football drafts rather than going after safe floor plays. If you can build a safe core in the early rounds, a breakout player or two elevates […]

Identifying Running Back Fantasy Football Breakouts: Build-A-Breakout Workshop

Another football season on the horizon means plenty of well-defined fantasy lines drawn in the sand between spreadsheet quants, tape bros, and ball-knowers alike. Sure, a short list of the most elite players in the game draws consensus, but fantasy football's won on the margins. Anyone can auto-draft a fantasy squad through a half dozen […]

Fantasy Football Bold Predictions - Scott Engel's 2025 Picks for Every Team

Fantasy football analysts very often get things wrong. Sure, we love to boast when we make correct calls. Because the goal is to help readers, listeners, and viewers win their own leagues. When a player forecast misses the mark, though, we must admit it was a whiff. Several months from now, I can look back […]

One-Man Fantasy Football Mock Draft (Eight Rounds): 12 Teams, PPR Scoring

In fantasy football, the PPR (points-per-reception) draft is a strategic minefield. This article details a unique experience: a one-man draft where I personally selected players for each of the 12 teams in the league. This isn't a simple list of overall player rankings. Instead, I approached this as a genuine simulation, making decisions from each […]

Fantasy Football Draft Avoids: Big-Name Players With Bust Potential (2025)

"Hey, I recognize that name. He's been a fantasy football stalwart forever!" *Click* Please don't say those words to yourself on draft day. A big name doesn't always equal big performances. Avoid these big-name players, at least at cost, and you'll enjoy a successful fantasy football season. Here's why I'm fading Breece Hall, Joe Mixon, […]

Overvalued Draft Picks to Avoid - Fantasy Football Do Not Draft List (2025)

There are players every year who break out onto the NFL scene and win people fantasy championships. However, as every fantasy manager knows, there is also a group of players every year that bust and leave their fantasy teams out to dry. As important as it is to find those breakouts and sleepers, it’s equally […]

'My Guys' For 2025 Fantasy Football Drafts - RotoBaller Staff's Favorite Picks

The preseason has concluded, and fantasy football drafts are officially underway. Sure, we've all been hammering Best Ball drafts for months, but our home league drafts are coming into focus. It is time to finalize your prep and get those draft boards ready. Often, fantasy managers identify which players to target and avoid at their […]