Next Gen Stats Review: 2023 Wide Receivers and Tight Ends
A while back, we covered the Next Gen Stats for running backs, including rushing yards over expected and the percentage of plays with eight or more defenders in the box. Check out the running back review of the Next Gen Stats, as it adds a layer to player analysis. We love the advanced stats for... Read More
Next Gen Stats Review: 2023 Running Backs
Many know Next Gen Stats for the fastest ball carriers in the NFL, which tracks a player's top speed in miles per hour (mph) on a given play. DK Metcalf had a 73-yard touchdown score that registered 22.23 mph, with Chase Brown (22.05) and Tyreek Hill (22.01) making a reception as the only three players... Read More
Top Fantasy Football Rebound Candidates For 2024 Including Patrick Mahomes, Josh Jacobs, and Drake London
We may be in the heat of basketball season, but we're discussing a different kind of rebound today. Some of the most talented athletes in the world have suboptimal seasons but there's often a bounceback year in the near future. The talent isn't waning, the circumstances surrounding them have been altered. Below we dive into... Read More
The Biggest Fantasy Football RB Busts of 2023
Once the cornerstone of fantasy football roster building, running backs have fallen by the wayside to wide receivers, and in some rare cases, tight ends. When managers took the gamble on one in the first or second round, it seemed they couldn't miss. Austin Ekeler, Tony Pollard, and Nick Chubb were all either first-round picks... Read More
Biggest Fantasy Football Running Back Breakouts of 2023
In the high-stakes world of fantasy football, the running back position is the cornerstone of many winning strategies. Whether it's securing crucial yardage, making key receptions (in PPR formats), or finding the end zone, their multifaceted contributions can make or break a fantasy team's fortunes. Yet, what truly sets the running back position apart is... Read More
Early 2024 Fantasy Football Breakouts: Running Backs
The 2024 fantasy football season is still months away. Yet, it’s never too early to start preparing for your fantasy drafts. Every year, fantasy players want to pick players who will outperform their average draft position (ADP) and avoid players who will bust. However, finding sleepers and breakout players is critical to winning your fantasy... Read More
The Biggest Fantasy Football TE Busts Of 2023
We are at that part of the NFL offseason where very little news breaks. The NFL Combine doesn't start for a week, and free agents can't sign until March. So, now is the perfect time to look back and see where we might have gone wrong in fantasy football drafts this past year, especially at... Read More
Biggest Breakouts of the 2023 NFL Season: Quarterback
The value of quarterbacks in the fantasy football realm has never been higher. Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, and Lamar Jackson are or have been in the MVP conversation more often than not. The next generation of signal callers are all pushing to have their names listed among the best. First, they have to... Read More
The Biggest Fantasy Football WR Busts of 2023
We saw a big change at the top of fantasy drafts in 2023 with several wide receivers going in the first two rounds. Justin Jefferson was the almost unanimous first-overall pick, while Ja'Marr Chase, Cooper Kupp, and Tyreek Hill all went in the top seven. Jefferson and Kupp dealt with injuries and Chase had a... Read More
The Biggest Fantasy Football QB Busts Of 2023
The NFL season is officially over, and we now look forward to free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft over the next couple of months. It was a wild year to say the least after the Kansas City Chiefs won their third Super Bowl title over the past five seasons with a victory over the... Read More
Will Kayshon Boutte Be Suspended? 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook
The New England Patriots organization is going through major reconstruction in 2024. They have a new head coach for the first time in 24 years, a top 3 draft pick for the first time in two decades, and are undergoing a necessary rebuild that could last longer than some fans might like. The last thing... Read More
Is Jaxon Smith-Njigba Bound To Be A Bust Or Can He Rebound From His Rookie Season?
Sometimes, players just aren't as good as we thought they were as prospects. It happens every single draft cycle. Efficiency numbers don't line up with what's to be expected. A dysfunctional coaching staff tears down their confidence. Combine results don't translate to game action. There's a myriad of things that can go wrong. It was... Read More
Is Quentin Johnston Bound To Be A Bust Or Can He Rebound From His Rookie Season?
"...At 6-foot-4 ... weighing 215 pounds ... from TCU ... Quentin Johnston!!!" Johnston's profile emulates a starting shooting guard in the NBA. Not only does he have the size of an elite athlete, but his speed enticed NFL general managers last April. With that blend of length, build, and agility, how could he fail? Inconsistency... Read More
Biggest Fantasy Football Busts of the Week - Fantasy Outlooks for Justin Fields, Khalil Herbert, Ja'Marr Chase, Mike Evans
The 18th and final Sunday of the 2023 NFL season has come and gone. Hopefully, you woke up on Monday morning feeling very good about how your matchup went. However, this week's slate of games was certainly stress-inducing for many fantasy football managers. Part of that stress was caused by a group of players who... Read More
Fantasy Football Offenses to Start, Target for Week 18 - Juicy Playoff Matchups
Week 18 represents the last week of the NFL season, and for some, the end of the fantasy season. This week can be especially challenging given teams resting starters or playing young players to get a look heading into the 2024 season. Finding advantageous matchups in the trenches can make or break the season at... Read More
Biggest Fantasy Football Busts of the Week - Fantasy Outlooks for James Cook, Jahmyr Gibbs, Stefon Diggs, Travis Kelce
The 17th Sunday of the 2023 NFL season has come and gone. Hopefully, you woke up on Monday morning feeling very good about how your matchup went. However, this week's slate of games was certainly stress-inducing for many fantasy football managers. Part of that stress was caused by a group of players who drastically underachieved... Read More
Week 17 Fantasy Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Tony Pollard, Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, Calvin Ridley
Did you realize that championship weekend for fantasy football is here? If you didn't, don't worry. I'll only mention it several more times throughout the article. This is what we all play for, and lineup decisions can be the difference in claiming the trophy or holding the unfortunate title of first loser. As you prepare... Read More
Fantasy Football Warning Signals for Week 17: Tua Tagovailoa, Ezekiel Elliott, and Drake London
Week 17 of the fantasy football season is underway and while we may have drafted certain players at a premium, it is okay to consider benching them despite their name value, especially now in the fantasy football championship round. We often hear the phrase "start your studs" and it is a tried and true method,... Read More
Fantasy Football Offenses to Start, Target for Week 17 - Juicy Playoff Matchups
The 2023 season is coming to a close with many leagues holding their championship in Week 17. If you’re in the championship, that means you need to pull out all of the stops to end the season with a victory. There were some really bad performances from offensive lines in Week 16 and several other... Read More
Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 17
16 weeks are down, and if you won in Week 16, you have most likely advanced to the fantasy football championship in Week 17. If you survived the most stressful week of the year and are reading this now, congratulations on making it to the final week of the fantasy season. The semifinals were definitely... Read More
Biggest Fantasy Football Busts of the Week - Fantasy Outlooks for James Cook, DJ Moore, Travis Etienne Jr., Sam LaPorta
The 16th Sunday of the 2023 NFL season has come and gone. Hopefully, you woke up on Monday morning feeling very good about how your matchup went. However, this week's slate of games was certainly stress-inducing for many fantasy football managers. Part of that stress was caused by a group of players who drastically underachieved... Read More
Week 16 Fantasy Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Kyler Murray, Ty Chandler, Austin Ekeler, Terry McLaurin
"Hey, look at us. Who would've thought?" Yes, you've made it to the fantasy football semifinals. Who would've thought? Maybe it's the team at RotoBaller to thank for your success. Maybe it's Christian McCaffrey, consistently the opposite of a bust (*knock on wood*). Regardless, you've made it, and the lineup decisions only get tougher. As... Read More
Booms and Busts - Fantasy Football Starts and Sits for Week 16 Lineups (2023)
As the fantasy football season reaches its pinnacle, Week 16 presents a critical juncture for managers vying for championship glory. The stakes are higher than ever, and every decision becomes a make-or-break moment. In this thrilling fantasy finale, managers must navigate through a myriad of player performances, matchups, and injury updates to determine the optimal... Read More
Fantasy Football Warning Signals for Week 16: Jordan Love, Jerome Ford, and Terry McLaurin
Week 16 of the fantasy football season is underway and while we may have drafted certain players at a premium, it is okay to consider benching them despite their name value, especially now that the playoffs have begun. We often hear the phrase "start your studs" and it is a tried and true method, especially... Read More
Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 16
Heading into Week 15, we highlighted Evan Engram, Rashee Rice, David Njoku, and Isaiah Likely as Risers. Engram was the only one that had a "bad" game. Rice, Njoku, and Likely all "likely" helped fantasy managers advance to the next round of the playoffs. Are you still alive? In this weekly column, we'll be looking... Read More
Fantasy Football Offenses to Start, Target for Week 16 - Juicy Playoff Matchups
The fantasy season continues on with most leagues cutting down to the final four teams in the playoff semifinals. Fantasy managers have no reason to hold back at this point in the season and need to exploit any and all edges to try and bring home the championship. Week 15 saw significant injuries across offensive... Read More
The Cut List – Who to Drop for Fantasy Football Week 16
With just two weeks left, fantasy managers should be paying a lot of attention to the next two matchups. If you've made it this far, there likely isn't a whole lot of roster tinkering left. You're not still standing unless you're relatively healthy with some studs in the starting lineup. If that's the case, there's... Read More
Biggest Fantasy Football Busts of the Week - Fantasy Outlooks for Dak Prescott, Bijan Robinson, Breece Hall, Dalton Kincaid
The 15th Sunday of the 2023 NFL season has come and gone. Hopefully, you woke up on Monday morning feeling very good about how your matchup went. However, this week's slate of games was certainly stress-inducing for many fantasy football managers. Part of that stress was caused by a group of players who drastically underachieved... Read More
Fantasy Football Playoffs Strength of Schedule: Easy/Tough Matchups for QB, RB, WR, TE
Fantasy football is about matchups. Finding the right wideout who can exploit a shaky secondary, an offense that is peaking at just the right time against a reeling front, or chasing opportunities that align with the right scheme. Of course, there is an extreme amount of luck involved in this game as well. You could... Read More