Getting to Know the 2019 IDP EDGE Class

With the NFL season wrapped up and the NFL Combine quickly approaching, this is the time of year when dynasty fantasy football players begin to look toward the NFL Draft and start picking out the guys that they are going to target with their picks in their upcoming rookie drafts. The 2019 NFL Draft is... Read More

Early 2019 Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis - Quarterbacks

After compiling our initial fantasy football staff rankings for 2019 it is now time to look at each position to see where some values or pitfalls could be found. The top players are pretty self-explanatory with the likes of Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers and Andrew Luck leading the way. After the top tier though, it... Read More

AAF Week 3 Fantasy Football Recap (Sunday Games)

Now that we are three weeks into the AAF season, some clear trends are starting to emerge. Orlando is the team to beat and clearly has the most fantasy assets on its roster. Atlanta is looking like an unmitigated disaster and Memphis isn't much better, although the QB  change to Zach Mettenberger could do wonders.... Read More

Early 2019 Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis - Running Back

As we progress through these initial weeks of the offseason, the designation of franchise and transition players is underway while we steadily approach the highly anticipated period of free agency. That will create a massive number of roster alterations which will dramatically impact the value of many players. But it is never too early to... Read More

Top 10 Wide Receiver Rookies - NFL Draft Preview

The 2019 wide receiver draft class may not be stockpiled with potential studs at the NFL level, but it could be one of the deeper positions this year. You may not see many of these receivers make an immediate impact in the league but odds are a few of these names will be making spot... Read More

AAF Week 3 Fantasy Football Recap (Saturday Games)

I think we discovered a few new things during Week 3 of the AAF season, but many of the same elements that we have become accustomed to seeing held steady. Defensive lines continue to overpower the offensive lines, wide receivers are still dropping easy passes and most quarterbacks are struggling to find a rhythm. Only... Read More

2019 NFL Draft Class Preview - Running Backs (Part 2)

Over the past few weeks we've been working through this NFL draft class preview series, and today we're going to wrap it up with the second half of the RB position. Last month, we looked at the top six RBs in the class, according the rankings at NFL Draft scout. Today, we'll run through more... Read More

Ito Smith - Rookie Recap / Dynasty Outlook

We continue our look back at the rookie seasons of some under-the-radar dynasty assets with Atlanta Falcons RB Ito Smith. Smith was supposed to be mere depth behind Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman, but injury kept Freeman out of the lineup nearly all season. With Tevin Coleman likely to depart via free agency, Smith could... Read More

Mark Andrews - Rookie Recap / Dynasty Outlook

Here at RotoBaller, we're looking back at the seasons from some of the league's under-the-radar rookies. Today, I'm discussing Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews. Andrews caught 34 passes during the 2018 season, finishing with 552 yards and three touchdowns. He finished fourth on the team in receiving yards despite starting just three games and... Read More

Ian Thomas - Rookie Recap / Dynasty Outlook

Here at RotoBaller, we're looking back at the fantasy production and future outlook of some of the league's under-the-radar rookies and discussing their future in dynasty leagues. Today, I'm looking at Carolina Panthers tight end Ian Thomas. Thomas was not supposed to play much as a rookie but foot and ankle injuries to veteran Greg... Read More

2019 NFL Draft Class Preview - Wide Receivers (Part 2)

Last month, we kicked off the draft class preview by discussing the top prospects at the WR position and we've followed it up with the other fantasy-relevant positions. There's a reason to be excited about the TE position and some of the potential with the RBs, but make no mistake about it, the strength of this... Read More

Engel’s Angles - N.Y. State of Mind

During these cold winter months, football fans are largely devoid of impactful news. Occasionally, we are treated to speculation of a major impending event or a social tirade rant (thank you Antonio Brown!). RotoBaller featured writer and FSWA Hall of Fame member Scott "The King" Engel is here to give his takes on some of... Read More

Dynasty Running Backs - Buy-Lows for 2019

Running backs in dynasty football have seen a massive spike in value over the last couple of seasons. So much in fact that we've seen Todd Gurley locked in at the startup 1.01 spot in 2018 and now Saquon Barkley locked in at the 1.01 spot in 2019. You're talking about Barkley currently being the... Read More

Dante Pettis - Rookie Recap / Dynasty Outlook

Here at RotoBaller, we're looking back at the seasons from some of the league's under-the-radar rookies and discussing their future in dynasty leagues. Today, I'm looking at 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis. Pettis entered his rookie season third on the 49ers depth chart, but injuries and other issues helped him rise to the top of... Read More

Fantasy Bomb Pod - NFL Free Agency Predictions

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) look at the current list of NFL free agents to project where they could and should end up in 2019. These players could be sleepers or busts heading into next season. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all... Read More

Fantasy Bomb Pod - AAF Week 3 Rundown and Advice

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) recap last week's AAF (Alliance of American Football) action and provide fantasy advice for Week 3. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to... Read More

Nyheim Hines - Rookie Recap/Dynasty Outlook

The Indianapolis Colts focused on bolstering the running back position during the 2018 draft, selecting Nyheim Hines in the fourth round and Jordan Wilkins in the fifth. Hines was taken with pick 104 in the fourth round, making him the ninth running back to come off of the board in a loaded class. The 22-year-old... Read More

Dynasty Football and Keepers: Q&A Mailbag with Scott Engel

Every week here on RotoBaller, I will personally help you make those tough fantasy football keeper league decisions and answer any dynasty-related questions you may have. Football season never stops for dynasty owners and neither do we! I’ll be your Assistant GM as you work through the fantasy football offseason. Even if your question is not... Read More

AFC West Risers/Fallers - 2018 Season Review

The top of this division was the strongest in the NFL while the bottom of this division saw some of the worst-played football in the NFL. It may remain that way in the near future, be it due to poor coaching or executive leadership or simply lack of talent. The Chiefs and Chargers should control... Read More

Top 10 Running Back Rookies - NFL Draft Preview

A pivotal debate in the fantasy football community over the last few years has been how the running back position is becoming devalued. That point has merit based solely on the fact of how well rookie running back classes have performed in recent memory. Sure, high-profile names such as Ezekiel Elliott, Todd Gurley, and Saquon... Read More

DaeSean Hamilton - Rookie Recap / Dynasty Outlook

Many of you have become increasingly involved with modifying your rosters in Dynasty leagues, while others have already succumbed to the temptation of highly addictive Best Ball drafts. Even if your attention has been focused solely on planning your strategy for redraft leagues, the team at RotoBaller is fully aware of your efforts. That is... Read More

AAF Week 2 Recap - Fantasy Risers, Fallers (Sunday Games)

The initial buzz of Week 1 excitement is gone, but Week 2 of the AAF season produced noticeably better football. The Orlando-San Antonio game was a barn burner that qualifies as the first candidate for AAF Game of the Year. We also saw our first 300-yard passer (Garrett Gilbert), 100-yard rusher (Zac Stacy) and 150-yard... Read More

AAF Week 2 Recap - Fantasy Risers, Fallers (Saturday Games)

Week 2 of the AAF season is officially in the books, and it did not disappoint. Milestones for the first 300-yard passer (Garrett Gilbert), 100-yard rusher (Zac Stacy) and most receiving yards in a game (Charles Johnson) took place during the week, not to mention that the early candidate for game of the year came... Read More

2019 NFL Draft Class Preview - Tight Ends

Continuing on with this NFL Draft class preview, today, we'll take a look at the tight end position. Recently, we looked at the quarterback, running back, and wide receiver positions. If your team is in need of a high-upside tight end, this is the draft class for you. There are still questions about which player... Read More

AFC South Risers/Fallers - 2018 Season Review

The AFC South was arguably the best division in the NFL this year. The South was the only division in both conferences to have three teams finish with winning records.  The division posted a combined 35-29 overall record. The AFC South also had the highest point differential in all of football at plus-111 points. But... Read More

AAF Week 1 Recap - Fantasy Risers, Fallers (Sunday Games)

We continue our coverage of the AAF (Alliance of American Football) with a recap from Sunday's action. To read about Saturday's games, click here. The AAF has been a success so far, outperforming the NBA showcase game ratings-wise on Saturday. Ultimately, the longevity of the AAF is going to come down to how user-friendly the... Read More

AAF Week 1 Recap - Fantasy Risers, Fallers (Saturday Games)

The opening weekend of the inaugural AAF season is officially in the books, and while I don't think the four games blew the roof off, the league displayed itself as a viable option for fans during the NFL offseason. There were multiple players unveiled as next level prospects, and it shows how difficult it can... Read More

Deep Dynasty Stashes for 2019

Alright, y'all. The NFL playoffs are over, and dynasty prep is in full swing. I know everyone is busy this year keeping up with the AAF in the offseason, but don't forget to take at least some time off from watching new football and think about the NFL. To get ahead in dynasty, you have... Read More

Kareem Hunt to Cleveland - Fantasy Impact

Everyone knew Kareem Hunt was not only going to get a second chance in the NFL, but was going to be signed before the 2019 season began. What we didn't know or expect was for it to happen so soon, particularly before the NFL even completed its investigation of Hunt's shameful behavior that caused the... Read More