Every Running Back With Overall RB1 Upside for Fantasy Football - Christian McCaffrey, Breece Hall, Bijan Robinson, more

For many years, finding an elite running back has been the goal of fantasy football managers everywhere. With the NFL limiting running back workloads, finding elite rushers is getting harder with each passing year. Nonetheless, it’s still imperative that you find a top-end back if you want to win your league’s title. While there are […]

Fantasy Football ADP Values on NFFC - Undervalued, Overvalued Draft Picks

One of the more overlooked parts of fantasy football draft preparation is the platform on which you're drafting. By platform, we specifically reference the website used to host your league’s draft. Different sites have different rankings and thus have different ADP (average draft position) data. A player might be a value on one site but […]

Is Justin Jefferson Still The No. 1 Wide Receiver In 2024 Fantasy Football?

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is one of the top players in the NFL. The superstar recently signed a contract extension with the Vikings, making him the highest-paid wide receiver in league history. While Jefferson is the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL, fantasy players were disappointed in him last season. The former LSU […]

Fantasy Football Quarterback Superflex (2QB) Targets and Sleepers for 2024 Drafts

Diving into a Superflex fantasy football league? Buckle up, because this isn’t your standard fantasy format. In Superflex, quarterbacks vanish from the draft board like hotcakes at a brunch buffet, often with as many as six QBs swooped up in the first round alone. This level of scarcity is a game-changer, pushing the value of […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 1 Fantasy Football (8/11/2024)

It has been a long weekend, with five “main” slates in four days, but now we’ve come to the culminating slate; a two-gamer featuring the Broncos heading to Indy and the Cowboys facing the Rams in Los Angeles. There is much to like today, with multiple stacking opportunities given the size of the slate. We […]

New NFL Kickoff Rules Explained: How Will It Impact Fantasy Football in 2024?

The NFL kickoff was all but extinct until the NFL revamped the rules in preparation for the 2024 season. Before the new rules were implemented, the kickoff was one of the most dangerous plays in the game, and as such, the NFL had done everything in its power to eliminate the action of the play […]

Must Avoids: Big-Name Fantasy Football Players To Fade - Aaron Jones, Nick Chubb, Keenan Allen, more

Whether you are a seasoned fantasy football manager who reads RotoBaller articles all off-season or a rookie to the real world of fake football, there are a handful of names that everybody knows. Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are arguably the most famous players in the league today. You were disappointed if you selected those […]

Fantasy Football Wide Receivers to Target in Redraft Leagues (Part 3) - Tee Higgins, Amari Cooper, Terry McLaurin, more

This is the third and final edition of this three-part series, where we are focusing and identifying receivers who fantasy managers should be buying this fantasy football season. We've already identified a plethora of well-priced receivers and in this article, we'll identify four more. Fantasy football is not just about drafting good players, but drafting […]

Chicago Bears Fantasy Football Team Preview - QB, RB, WR, TE Outlooks

Welcome to my 2024 fantasy football preview for the Chicago Bears as part of my team-by-team fantasy football outlooks series. This new 32-part series will dissect each NFL team through a fantasy football lens. We'll look at each of the four primary positions -- quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end -- and identify each […]

Running Backs Battles: Fantasy Football Outlooks for Chase Brown, J.K Dobbins, Javonte Williams, Rico Dowdle, Austin Ekeler, Chuba Hubbard, more

The running back position has changed a lot over the past few years. In 2017, eight running backs totaled at least 260 carries. That number, though, dropped down to just four after Travis Etienne (267), Rachaad White (272), Christian McCaffrey (272), and Derrick Henry (280) reached that mark in 2023.  With more and more teams going […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 1 Fantasy Football (8/10/2024)

Ok, here we go! This is more like it; we’ve finally got a slate with some oompf behind it as there are five games on tonight’s main slate, along with a handful of single-game slates. The night kicks off with Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs heading to Jacksonville to face the Jaguars. We know that […]

Fantasy Football Wide Receivers to Target in Redraft Leagues (Part 2) - Garrett Wilson, DeVonta Smith, Brandin Cooks, Ja'Lynn Polk, more

There are more receivers to buy than ever before. With NFL offenses passing the ball upwards of 60% of the time and running 11-personnel (three receiver sets) consistently over 75% of the time, the receiver pool has never been deeper. With so many names and options, there is bound to be players who fall through […]

Cheap Fantasy Football Workhorse Running Backs (Part 2) - James Conner, Zack Moss, Jonathon Brooks

This will be the second of this three-part series on cheap workhorse running backs to buy for the 2024 fantasy football season. This article was written last year and included seven names. You can read it here. Some included RBs were Isiah Pacheco, James Conner, Rachaad White, and David Montgomery. Overall, it was tremendously successful, […]

Predicting the Top-3 Fantasy Football Players At Each Position - 2024 Fantasy Football Outlooks

When it comes to playing fantasy football, prognostication is extremely important. Yes, we as fantasy players are not correct as often as we'd like to think, but this is part of the game. As Hyman Roth once said in "The Godfather Part II," "This is the business we've chosen!" However, it's still an important exercise […]

RotoBaller's 2024 NFL Pick'em Pool Challenge - Free Football Pick'em Contest on ESPN

We are happy to announce our second annual RotoBaller NFL Pick'em Challenge! 🍾 Just pick the correct winners for each NFL team each week and beat out all the others. Simple, right? Well, not so fast - be sure to read our NFL Pick'em Pools strategies and tips to get set for the season ahead […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight: Malachi Corley

The buzz around the NFL's 2024 rookie class has been building like a crescendo, and as we edge closer to the kickoff of Week 1, the hype doesn’t seem to be taking a breather anytime soon. This surge in excitement isn’t just fan chatter -- it’s bolstered by the clarity brought on by the NFL […]

Eight RB2s To Avoid In 2024 - Fantasy Football Handcuff Busts

2023 saw some RB2s rise from the ashes and have great fantasy seasons. Players like Zack Moss came out of nowhere and became key assets for fantasy managers. But like always, many RB2s barely got any touches and had little to no fantasy value. This year, a bunch of star running backs changed their teams […]

Three Fantasy Football No. 1 Wide Receivers to Avoid in 2024 Drafts

When looking for wide receivers in fantasy football drafts, you want playmakers who are the top option on their offense. Those WR1s will see most of the targets while likely being a consistent fantasy option. Just look at wideouts like Keenan Allen, Michael Pittman Jr., and Adam Thielen last year. Those wideouts weren't going in […]

Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates: AFC North

It’s breakout season in the fantasy football community. July is the perfect time to start planting your flags on players as we start getting ready for draft season. My name is Ellis Johnson and I am back with another series of articles. I recently finished a series listing the top dynasty players on each NFL […]

How to Start a Fantasy Football League? Tips For Setting Up A Fantasy League

So, you've decided to dive into the world of fantasy football. Whether you're a seasoned manager or a fresh-faced rookie, the prospect of creating your own league is both thrilling and daunting. The stakes are high, the competition fierce, and the camaraderie invaluable. It's a journey that promises excitement and adventure.  You must set up […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 1 Fantasy Football (8/09/2024)

Slowly but surely, the NFL is building up these slates; one game last Thursday, two last night, and now three games tonight. Tonight’s slate features well-known names who should get significant playing time. Justin Fields will start the game and get at least a little bit of run for the Steelers, while first-round pick Michael […]

Video: Early-Round Landmines? Popular Players to Avoid in 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts

It's football season here at RotoBaller! Preseason action is underway, best ball drafts in full swing, and we're dropping insight on 2024 fantasy football. RotoBaller analyst David Rispoli digs into some options that might be coming off the board too early in 2024 drafts. These players could potentially derail your season and can be avoided […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight: Jalen McMillan

The Washington Huskies had three of their receivers drafted in the top 100 picks of the 2024 NFL Draft. Since professional football lacks the developmental and minor leagues, rookies hope to make an impact in Year 1 or 2. Since the Huskies had three legitimate receiving options paired with Michael Penix Jr., there could be […]

Cheap Fantasy Football Workhorse Running Backs (Part 1) - Zamir White, D'Andre Swift, Najee Harris

The current trend in fantasy football drafts is to target receivers and quarterbacks early. If the value feels right, you might even sneak in Sam LaPorta or Travis Kelce at tight end. However, what most people are getting away from is drafting running backs early. Now, old habits die hard. Change is slow, so you'll […]

How Rookie WRs Impact Their Team's Depth Chart In 2024 Fantasy Football: Round 3 Picks

Third-round rookie wide receivers have not panned out to be solid fantasy football contributors in their first year. None of the nine wide receivers selected in the third round of the 2021 and 2022 NFL Draft did much as rookies. However, last year, managers saw Tank Dell and Josh Downs become solid fantasy options after […]

Full Week 1 Preseason NFL Schedule - Start Matchups, Kickoff Times, TV Listings

While NFL preseason games don't count in the standings, they're still important for players and coaches. Players use every snap to prepare for the upcoming season or win the coaches' nod for a roster spot. Conversely, coaches are still assessing players before finalizing their 53-man roster. Therefore, for those at the tail end of the […]

Popular Fantasy Football Breakouts Picks Who Will Disappoint - Brock Bowers, Dontayvion Wicks, more

The breakout candidates every football season are like the popular group in high school. Some go on to be successful and you learn that the others peaked and never left your hometown when you run into them at a bar while visiting your parents. These players have compelling arguments in favor of being breakout candidates. […]

Fantasy Football Wide Receivers to Target in Redraft Leagues (Part 1) - Cooper Kupp, Chris Godwin, Diontae Johnson, Rashee Rice, more

With the evolving NFL game, the receiver position has become more and more important in fantasy football. In recent years, especially in 2024, we've seen a surge in ADPs for receivers. They're climbing up draft boards and are being selected earlier and earlier. Due to that, it has become more challenging to find good values, […]

Top Candidates to Dethrone Justin Jefferson as the WR1 in Dynasty Fantasy Football

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is clearly the WR1 when it comes to dynasty fantasy football. The LSU product recently signed a four-year, $140 million contract extension with the Vikings and was rewarded for a historic start to his NFL career. Jefferson was limited to only 10 games last year due to a hamstring […]