Scott Engel's Dynasty Fantasy Football Picks - Tough Draft Day Decisions for Startup Leagues (2025)

As August approaches, the fantasy football draft season is underway, and many participants are joining startup dynasty leagues. In the early rounds of 2025 dynasty drafts, you are going to face some tough decisions. Taking the younger player of two possible picks isn’t the simple and only method of deciding when you are on the […]

5 NFL Rookie Targets To Draft In 2025 Fantasy Football Leagues (Premium Content)

In this article, I will make cases for five rookie draft targets. While I expect these five players to be among my most highly rostered players this draft season, I will still be aggressively targeting many other rookies – and I suggest you do too. This includes Ashton Jeanty. I didn't feel the need to […]

5 Fantasy Football Rookies To Target In Dynasty, Avoid in 2025 Redraft Leagues

This is a tricky process because we typically want to build our redraft teams like dynasty ones. After all, rookies and young players impact fantasy squads. One way to filter through which players to examine involves looking at the differences between the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) Average Draft Position (ADP) in redraft and one-quarterback […]

5 NFL Rookies To Avoid Drafting for 2025 Fantasy Football (Premium Content)

Rookies play a crucial role in fantasy football. In dynasty leagues, they are the draft. In redraft leagues, they can be season-defining selections—whether as late-round gems or key waiver wire additions. Despite the abundance of content available, I still believe the fantasy football market tends to undervalue rookies in redraft formats. Many drafters are hesitant […]

Should I Draft Omarion Hampton, Tetairoa McMillan or Travis Hunter? 2025 Dynasty Rookie Draft Analysis

With NFL training camps getting started, preseason football and fantasy football drafts are just around the corner. Dynasty league drafts are already rolling along, and it's time to start evaluating which rookies are ready to make the biggest splash both short-term and long-term as you build your team. The 2025 NFL Draft Class was stacked […]

Should I Draft TreVeyon Henderson, RJ Harvey, or Quinshon Judkins? Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Draft Analysis

The incoming rookie running back class was seen as one of the strengths of the 2025 NFL Draft. We saw two backs drafted in the first round, three drafted in the second round, and one more drafted in the third round. We also had two more running backs selected in the first few picks of […]

Updated 2025 Fantasy Football Dynasty Rankings: Top 500 Players - Malik Nabers, Jahmyr Gibbs, Drake London, Brock Bowers, Jayden Daniels, Bucky Irving

The 2025 fantasy football season is so close, yet so far away. That said, dynasty leagues never end or stop, so be sure to keep up with the latest trends and movements in the rankings. Below, you will find our updated 2025 fantasy football dynasty rankings (the top 500 players) after the 2025 NFL Draft […]

2025 Fantasy Football Dynasty Quarterback Rankings (July Updates): Jayden Daniels, Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, Bo Nix, Cam Ward, more

Quarterbacks have never been more important in fantasy football, and that extends to dynasty leagues. Our 2025 fantasy football dynasty quarterback rankings are here to assist your draft-day decisions or identify buy and sell candidates. In our July cut of dynasty quarterback rankings, see where key QBs like Jayden Daniels, Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, Bo […]

2025 Fantasy Football Dynasty Tight End Rankings (July Updates): Colston Loveland, Trey McBride, David Njoku, Brock Bowers, Mark Andrews, more

Tight ends are difficult to analyze and navigate in redraft leagues, and the same can be said for dynasty leagues if you don't have an elite stud. Our 2025 fantasy football dynasty tight end rankings are here to assist your draft-day decisions or identify buy and sell candidates. In our July cut of dynasty tight […]

2025 Fantasy Football Dynasty Wide Receiver Rankings (July Updates): Puka Nacua, Ladd McConkey, Marvin Harrison Jr., DJ Moore, Tre Harris

With the 2025 NFL season inching closer, we're in the thick of dynasty draft season! Our 2025 fantasy football dynasty wide receiver rankings are here to assist your draft-day decisions or identify buy and sell candidates. In our July cut of dynasty wide receiver rankings, check out where pass-catchers such as Puka Nacua, Ladd McConkey, […]

2025 Fantasy Football Dynasty Running Back Rankings (July Updates): Ashton Jeanty, Saquon Barkley, Jonathan Taylor, Chase Brown, RJ Harvey

Dynasty leagues are complex and take a lot of things falling into place to win a title, but a good place to start is having a great group of stud running backs. Our 2025 fantasy football dynasty running back rankings are here to assist your draft-day decisions or identify buy and sell candidates. In the […]

Top 100 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings (2025): Ashton Jeanty, RJ Harvey, Emeka Egbuka, Jaylin Noel, Cam Skattebo, Kaleb Johnson, Matthew Golden

Rookie draft season rolls on as the 2025 fantasy football season inches closer, and it's time to check in on our updated 2025 fantasy football rookie rankings after the NFL Draft, with ranks for the top 100 NFL rookies. Below, navigate the rankings table to find out where key first-year players like Ashton Jeanty, RJ […]

8 Fantasy Football Rookies to Target or Fade - Undervalued Sleepers, Overvalued Busts in Best Ball Drafts (2025)

Every year, we see rookie players shoot up draft boards throughout the summer. It is easy to fall in love with the potential of a young player in a new landing spot, especially when recent seasons have seen rookies have massive fantasy impacts. Rookies do have the ability to make or break fantasy teams. Find […]

2025 Fantasy Football Rookie TE Rankings (July Updates): Elijah Arroyo, Colston Loveland, Tyler Warren, Gunnar Helm, Harold Fannin, Mason Taylor

Whether you're in a dynasty, rookie, or season-long fantasy football draft, tight ends are always the toughest position to navigate. To help your rookie draft efforts, we're back with our 2025 fantasy football rookie tight end rankings. Below, check out where key Year 1 TEs, including Elijah Arroyo, Colston Loveland, Tyler Warren, Gunnar Helm, Harold […]

2025 Fantasy Football Rookie WR Rankings (July Updates): Travis Hunter, Matthew Golden, Jayden Higgins, Elic Ayomanor, Jaylin Noel, Kyle Williams

NFL training camps are set to begin later this month, and it's time to start digging into rookies if you have not done so yet. To get you up to speed on first-year players, check out our 2025 fantasy football rookie wide receiver rankings. Below, check out where key Year 1 wideouts, including Travis Hunter, […]

6 Fantasy Football Rookie Values and Sleepers for Redraft Leagues: First-Year Draft Targets for 2025

The 2025 NFL Draft is already two months in the past. That means it is time for fantasy managers to lock in and do the research necessary for their upcoming fantasy drafts. With the elite seasons that rookies Jayden Daniels, Brian Thomas Jr., Brock Bowers, and more had last year, it would be wise to […]

2025 Fantasy Football Rookie RB Rankings (July Updates): Ashton Jeanty, TreVeyon Henderson, RJ Harvey, Jarquez Hunter, Cam Skattebo, Tahj Brooks

The calendar has flipped to July, which means NFL training camp is set to begin later this month, and the fantasy football season isn't all that far away. To get you up to speed on first-year players, check out our 2025 fantasy football rookie running back rankings. Find out where key Year 1 ball carriers […]

5 Fantasy Football Rookies to Avoid in Redraft Leagues: First-Year Players Who Will Fail to Make an Impact in 2025

Sometimes, rookies come out swinging in the NFL. Something just clicks immediately. That's not always the case, though. For one reason or another, some rookies struggle to make an impact in their first season. That doesn't mean their entire NFL career is doomed, but fantasy managers in redraft leagues aren't concerned about how a current […]

Way-Too-Early 2026 Fantasy Football Rookie Mock Draft: 12 Teams, Superflex - LaNorris Sellers, Jeremiyah Love, Antonio Williams, Jordyn Tyson

The start of the 2025 NFL season is quickly approaching. Dynasty fantasy football players are hard at work preparing for the upcoming season, and many are smack in the middle of their league’s rookie draft. While that should be the main focus for dynasty managers, experienced gamers know it’s never too early to peek ahead […]

5 Undrafted Rookie Fantasy Football Wide Receivers Sleepers: Late-Round Draft Targets (2025)

For NFL teams, drafting is an imperfect science, and every year, quality players fall through the cracks, with a small percentage later signing on as undrafted free agents. Some will never be viewed as much more than roster long shots, serving primarily as camp bodies to help get through the grueling weeks of training camp. […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft: RotoBaller Staff Picks (12 Teams, Superflex)

It has been more than 20 Sundays since we watched the Eagles stun the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. The NFL's offseason is longer than that of its counterparts in America's "big four" professional sports leagues, and it certainly feels that way at this time of year. But hang in there, fantasy gamers. Not only […]

Updated 2025 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Post-NFL Draft - Travis Hunter, Omarion Hampton, Colston Loveland, Matthew Golden, RJ Harvey, more

The 2025 NFL Draft is officially in the rear-view mirror, which means the thick of dynasty rookie drafts is here! Below you will find our updated 2025 fantasy football rookie rankings after the NFL Draft, with updated ranks for the top 100 NFL rookies. Where do players like Travis Hunter, Omarion Hampton, Matthew Golden, RJ […]

Fantasy Football Mock Draft for 2025: (12 Teams, Single-QB) - Round 1

The first round is the best part of fantasy drafts. These are the players who are going to lead your team throughout the year and could carry you to a potential fantasy championship. However, that doesn't mean these early-round players can't bust in fantasy football. Just look at Christian McCaffrey, Tyreek Hill, and Breece Hall […]

5 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates or League-Winners: Late-Round Draft Targets for 2025

In the later rounds, which can be anything after the fifth round in redraft fantasy football leagues, it becomes much, much harder to find serious talent. Nearly all the players that most fantasy managers agree will have nice seasons are taken in the first four rounds. In the fifth round, things start to dry up, […]

10 Instant-Impact Fantasy Football Rookies: First-Year Breakout Candidates to Draft (2025)

Every year, there are a handful of rookies who make an instant impact in fantasy football. Sometimes those rookies make a bigger impact than in other years. In 2024, for example, players like Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr., Jayden Daniels, and Brock Bowers were just some of the rookies who made a fantasy impact right away. However, relative […]

5 Fantasy Football Rookies To Buy Low On: NFL Draft Losers to Trade for or Draft in Dynasty Leagues (2025)

Not every player ends up in the perfect spot in the NFL Draft. Sure, you can look at someone like Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan or Titans quarterback Cam Ward and think, "dang, they landed somewhere with a clear path to playing time," but there are plenty of players who don't get that lucky. Landing […]

Updated Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Mock Draft: 12-Teams, Single-QB (Expert Picks and Analysis)

I hope you're not getting tired of checking out new rookie mock drafts and analysis for dynasty fantasy football leagues. We're not getting tired of writing them... yet. With so much action in the rankings and ADPs, and players falling in and out of favor constantly, though, there's never a dull moment in analyzing player […]

Last Year's Fantasy Football Busts to Trade For: 5 Dynasty Buy-Lows and Trade Targets

One of my favorite things in dynasty is buying low on players. Maybe it's because I'm eternally optimistic about my favorite players, but there's just something so rewarding about trading for a guy once everyone else has given up on him and then reaping the rewards. Jonnu Smith, for example, was a great buy-low option […]

Should I Draft Jayden Higgins or Jaylin Noel? 2025 Dynasty Rookie Draft Analysis

The Houston Texans drafted wide receiver Jayden Higgins in the second round, with the 34th overall pick, and wide receiver Jaylin Noel in the third round, with the 79th overall pick. It was a bit of a surprise seeing the two receivers, both from Iowa State, go to the same team. And immediately, for dynasty fantasy football […]