Fantasy Football Rookies to Watch in Week 14

Wow. After a lackluster start to the season, Rams rookie running back Cam Akers exploded on Thursday night. His 171 rushing yards against the Patriots was the sixth-highest total achieved this season, and his 29 carries show just how big of a role he now has in this offense. Any fantasy manager who held onto... Read More

Top IDP Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14

While last week was the beginning of the fantasy playoffs for many of you, we are finally entering the week where pretty much everyone has started their tournament to the title. The bye weeks are now done, and you should have a full selection of defenders available to you in your push for glory. Your... Read More

Cam Akers - League Winner or Fool's Gold?

Rams running back Cam Akers has been highly-touted on many a waiver wire column heading into Week 13 following his season-high 84-yard rushing effort versus San Francisco and second consecutive week with a touchdown. For some fantasy analysts, this author included, it is a ray of hope that he may finally be blossoming into the... Read More

Fantasy Football Rookies to Watch in Week 13

With the fantasy football regular season winding down, you know where your team stacks up in your league. You might be the one flaunting a dominant 10-2 record, or you may be the 3-9 team that is just playing for pride. But one thing is for certain: you are absolutely going to put your utmost... Read More

Week 13 Fantasy Football Sleepers and Value Plays

The "King", Scott Engel, and Real Talk Raph of RotoBaller identify the best fantasy football sleepers and value plays for season-long and DFS lineups for Week 13 of fantasy football. Target these players for use if you need a lineup plug-in or are looking to save some DFS cash in your DraftKings and FanDuel lineups.... Read More

IDP Waiver Wire Adds and IDP Cut List for Week 13

It is now Week 13, and that means many of you are entering the magical season we call “the fantasy playoffs.” If you and your league mates fear the dreaded curse of the 'Week 17 Sit Fest' and you prefer each playoff round being two weeks to prevent flukes, then you have to start things... Read More

Fantasy Football Rookies to Watch in Week 12

James Robinson emerged from a murky Jacksonville backfield to become the team's lead back, and he is now the RB4 on the season in PPR leagues. Justin Herbert has risen to weekly fantasy starter status, as he has put up the eighth-most fantasy points among all QBs. Justin Jefferson has had four 100-yard performances already,... Read More

Week 12 Fantasy Football Sleeper and Value Plays

The "King", Scott Engel, and Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller identify the best fantasy football sleepers and value plays for season-long and DFS lineups for Week 12 of fantasy football. Target these players for use if you need a lineup plug-in or are looking to save some DFS cash in your DraftKings and FanDuel lineups. Like and... Read More

Week 12 Fantasy Preview- Woos and Boos

RotoBaller fantasy football analyst Brandon Murchison is flying solo in a new episode of WooFantasy! In this episode, he talks about the latest in player news and round-up the latest on the injury front. Also, the famed Woos and Boos segment goes through each game and provides you with the names that should be in... Read More

IDP Waiver Wire for Week 12 and Preseason LB Sleepers Review

Welcome back RotoBallers to another week of my IDP waiver wire recommendations for fantasy football leagues and Week 12 of the NFL season! For those who are not familiar, every week I provide you with my IDP waiver wire pickups and analysis, to try and help bolster your fantasy football rosters for the weeks ahead.... Read More

Week 11 Fantasy Football Sleeper and Value Plays

The "King", Scott Engel, and Josh Hayes of RotoBaller identify the best fantasy football sleepers and value plays for season-long and DFS lineups for Week 11 of fantasy football. Target these players for use if you need a lineup plug-in or are looking to save some DFS cash in your DraftKings and FanDuel lineups. Like and... Read More

It's Officially D'Andre Swift Time in Detroit

It's not a question whether it is D’Andre Swift's time in Detroit. The statement is simple: it is D’Andre Swift's time in Detroit. At least it would be if they were smart. With the Bears faltering lately and Minnesota still without a winning record, the Lions have a chance to do something in the division... Read More

IDP Waiver Wire for Week 11 and Updated Rookie Rankings

Time is a construct… whatever that means. But if constructs move fast, then time is definitely one of those! I say this because we are already over halfway done with the 2020 NFL season, and it doesn’t see real. After months and months of worrying about whether this season would even happen, we have been... Read More

Fantasy Football Rookies to Watch in Week 10

Every season, many rookies make names for themselves, garnering national attention. From Odell Beckham Jr. and Ezekiel Elliott to Josh Jacobs and A.J. Brown, this trend seems to have been accelerating over the past decade. Players like Justin Jefferson, Justin Herbert, and James Robinson have joined that club so far this year, wowing fans with... Read More

Week 10 Fantasy Football Sleeper and Value Plays

The "King", Scott Engel and Nando Di Fino of the Athletic identify the best fantasy football sleepers and value plays for season-long and DFS lineups for Week 10 of fantasy football. Target these players for use if you need a lineup plug-in or are looking to save some DFS cash in your DraftKings and FanDuel lineups.. Like... Read More

Week 10 Fantasy Preview- Woos and Boos

RotoBaller fantasy football analyst Brandon Murchison is joined by co-host Nick Hefley in a new episode of WooFantasy! In this episode, the guys talk about the latest in player news and round-up the latest on the injury front. Also, the famed Woos and Boos segment goes through each game and provides you with the name... Read More

Early 2021 NFL Mock Draft

Although the NFL and college football seasons are not close to ending, we all want to know what shiny new prospects will be coming by way of the draft for our favorite teams as soon as possible. Can't blame fans for being hopeful! This mock draft does not bother guesstimating potential trades because of how... Read More

Top IDP Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10 and Mailbag Answers

We are already on Week 10 of this crazy NFL season, and you know what that means! That's right. We are out of original ideas for our intros already! That's why we took a moment in our last column to ask you, our readers, for questions and problems with which you needed help. You guys... Read More

Dynasty Risers and Fallers: Midseason Update

Most teams in redraft leagues are still hoping to make a playoff run with smart waiver wire moves, players returning from injury, or just plain better luck. In dynasty, GMs are running out of time to decide whether to play for this year or look toward the future. This piece will reflect on the biggest... Read More

Week 9 Fantasy Football Sleeper and Value Plays

The "King", Scott Engel and high stakes winner Jason Mezrahi identify the best fantasy football sleepers and value plays for season-long and DFS lineups for Week 9 of fantasy football. Target these players for use if you need a lineup plug-in or are looking to save some DFS cash in your DraftKings and FanDuel lineups.. Like and subscribe... Read More

Fantasy Football Rookies to Watch in Week 9

We have reached the midway point of the season. It is at this stage where we can begin to identify which NFL teams will be in championship contention, and which will be preparing for the offseason. However, what is often less clear is which rookies will surge later in the year and which will not.... Read More

Top IDP Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9 and Trade Questions

Knowing how difficult it can be to evaluate the value of defenders in trades, I have decided to offer our readers the opportunity to ask me any IDP related trade questions you may have. These questions may or may not be included in our future IDP Trade Advice columns. If you want to have your... Read More

Fantasy Football Rookies to Watch in Week 8

Every week, this column will spotlight the first-year players who are ripe for a breakout performance. Often, rookies can provide some of the most value as under-the-radar options. Last week, Washington rookie running back Antonio Gibson led his team to victory with a solid performance on the ground. His 128 rushing yards were the most... Read More

Week 8 Fantasy Football Sleeper and Value Plays

The "King", Scott Engel and award-winning Fantasy industry great John Georgopoulos identify the best fantasy football sleepers and value plays for season-long and DFS lineups for Week 8 of fantasy football. Target these players for use if you need a lineup plug-in or are looking to save some DFS cash in your DraftKings and FanDuel lineups.. Like... Read More

Top IDP Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8

A few weeks ago, we put out my hugely popular column, ‘Berating You Softly.’ That column was so popular that several hundred-thousand readers sent me Thank-You letters for my inspirational writing, while a number of you emailed me your heartwarming videos about how I turned your lives around. Heck, I am currently engaged in some... Read More

Fantasy Football Rookies to Watch in Week 7

Every week, this column will spotlight the first-year players who are ripe for a breakout performance. Often, rookies can provide some of the most value as under-the-radar options. Last week, Dolphins rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa saw his first live NFL action. Entering with the game well under control, Tagovailoa completed both of his passes for... Read More

Re-Evaluating the Rookie Running Back Class of 2020

We're six weeks into the 2020 NFL season and are starting to get some good ideas of what usage patterns are looking like. Which means we probably have enough data now to start to re-evaluate where certain players stand in relation to other players. For example, we've got a better idea of how this year's... Read More

How to Value Clyde Edwards-Helaire with Le'Veon Bell in KC

Clyde Edwards-Helaire or Jonathan Taylor? Coming into the season this was the biggest question for fantasy GMs, both dynasty managers who were thinking long-term and redraft managers who wanted to know who would be better for this season. There were many different theories and believe me when I say, both sides thought they were 100%... Read More

Dynasty Trade Targets for Rebuilding Teams

Maybe 2020 isn't going the way you planned. That could go for a lot of us in a lot of ways but this specifically refers to fantasy football. Maybe your dynasty team that once looked like a strong contender is sitting at the bottom of the standings with one lonely win or none at all.... Read More