Is Christian McCaffrey Still The No. 1 Pick in 2024 Fantasy Football?

Fantasy managers, let's take a deep breath. We all saw the news that Christian McCaffrey, the reigning No. 1 overall fantasy football draft pick on almost every ADP board, tweaked his calf and will miss some practice time.  Should the managers who hold the first overall pick panic? No.  Here's why CMC should still be […]

Five Fantasy Football Quarterbacks Who Will Bounce Back In 2024

Whether it’s due to injury or poor play, there are always players who endure a bad year. This is especially true at the quarterback position. Sadly, It’s just part of fantasy football. However, a disappointing campaign means there is the potential for a bounce-back season the following year. Savvy fantasy managers recognize these opportunities and […]

Four Late-Round Fliers You Must Draft in Deep Leagues - 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

When it comes to fantasy football, the early rounds are where you secure your stars, but the late rounds are where champions are made. For those playing in deep leagues, finding those hidden gems can be the key to transforming your team from a playoff contender to a championship favorite. It's not just about picking […]

Five Undervalued Fantasy Football Players for 2024 Dynasty Leagues

Value is subjective in dynasty fantasy football, as different fantasy players put different values on the guys on their team. Using KeepTradeCut’s dynasty rankings, which are crowdsourced from the dynasty community, these five players stand out as undervalued. Not to say that you need to go grab these five players for your team right now, […]

How Rookie WRs Impact Their Team's Depth Chart In 2024 Fantasy Football: Round 2 Picks

Every year, there are second-round rookie wide receivers who turn into solid fantasy options right away. In 2022, George Pickens and Christian Watson helped fantasy managers win matchups in the second half. Last year, wideouts like Jayden Reed and Rashee Rice were steals at their respective pre-draft ADPs.  This season should be no different, as […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 1 Fantasy Football (8/08/2024)

Are you ready for some football? Excuse the cheesy opening line, but how awesome is it that we are back to building NFL lineups again? Tonight is the first of four straight nights of Week 1 preseason action. Both games tonight start at 7:00 pm EST, as the Panthers head to New England and the […]

What's New at RotoBaller? Updated Team Sync Features and League-Winning Tools

RotoBaller is always looking to bring new and exciting features to the table for our readers and subscribers, so we're excited to announce several new Team Sync features for 2024 fantasy football. 2024 is primed to be RotoBaller's biggest year yet, and enhanced Team Sync tools will help readers and subscribers win EVEN more! If […]

Second-Year Fantasy Football Players Who Will Break Out in 2024 - Sophomore Bounce-Back Candidates

For many years, fantasy football players tried their best to avoid rookies in drafts. Recently, it's become more common for rookies to make an impact. We've seen players like Ja’Marr Chase, Ezekiel Elliott, and Saquon Barkley finish in the top five at their positions. Even last year, we saw C.J. Stroud and Puka Nacua emerge […]

Sneaky Late-Round Fantasy Football Values and Sleepers

One of the biggest keys to winning your fantasy football league is hitting on big contributors or league-winning players in the double-digit rounds of your league's draft. The amount of value you will add to your roster even rostering just one key fantasy contributor from the 10th round or later is transformative and boosts your […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports (Offseason Updates): Puka Nacua, Sam LaPorta, Josh Jacobs, Ladd McConkey, Jonathon Brooks, Geno Smith and more

It's officially August, meaning fantasy football drafts are ready to begin in full force. Our offseason injury updates and reports as of Tuesday, August 6, 2024, will give you the latest updates on key guys ahead of your crucial selections. With training camp heating up and preseason action approaching, let's take a look at injured […]

Fantasy Football Running Back Risers for PPR Leagues in 2024

Just like stock prices, fantasy football values go up and go down as player ADP (average draft position) changes throughout the summer. With NFL training camps set to begin here soon, we could likely see plenty more fluctuation taking place in the fantasy football marketplace. This offseason proved to be an interesting one as far […]

Five Injured Fantasy Football Players Worth Gambling On In 2024

Training camp is just underway for the 2024 NFL season, which means we get insightful perspectives into the status of injured players. While players are getting official designations such as the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list or the NFI (Non-Football Injury) list, most already had some sort of timeline in regards to the start […]

Three Fantasy Football Bold Predictions for Rookies

Every fantasy football season, several surprise players leave us scratching our heads at the end of the season. While some breakouts are predictable, many players really do "come out of nowhere." Rookie breakouts are especially hard to predict. We know who has talent, but we do not know who has the work ethic and acumen […]

Five Dynasty Fantasy Football Risky Buys Worth Gambling On

I've been participating in the great sport of fantasy football for nearly two-thirds of my life at this point. Most of that time was spent in redraft circles, but over recent years -- dynasty formats have accounted for a large portion of my leagues. The thrill of dynasty is a bit different from that of […]

2024 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidate: Aidan O'Connell

In the 2023 offseason, the Raiders made a big splash by replacing Derek Carr with Jimmy Garoppolo. They expected Garoppolo's experience and winning DNA during his stints with the Patriots and 49ers to help them make the playoffs. However, Garoppolo was subpar and was replaced by fourth-round rookie QB Aidan O'Connell. After two wins in […]

What Does Fantasy Football ADP Mean? Full Explanation and How To Use It

Let's face it: fantasy football drafts are usually an emotional roller coaster. Hope rises as you land your league mates' coveted targets, fear creeps in when your WR1 gets snatched a pick early, and panic reigns when you’re unsure of who to take on the draft board. There's a way to help you navigate this […]

Fantasy Football Draft Board Focus: Don’t Pass On These Veterans

Fantasy football was made to be fun. For many players, drafting upside targets is exciting and compelling. Watching draft picks who rise to fantasy prominence is one of the most rewarding experiences possible. In the quest to land younger players who are highly promising, many fantasy performers with quality seasons behind them either are bumped […]

Top Candidates To Dethrone Sam LaPorta As The Fantasy Football TE1 In 2024

If you polled 100 fantasy football analysts before the 2023 season and asked who would finish as the top-scoring tight end, none of them would have answered Sam LaPorta. On the back of 10 touchdowns, the Lions’ rookie racked up 239.3 PPR fantasy points, nine ahead of second-place finisher Evan Engram. A double-digit touchdown season […]

Fantasy Football Tight Ends You Must Have in 2024

Tight end is one of the most important positions in fantasy football, and this season, there are a plethora of capable, young, athletic options mixing in with the old guard of Travis Kelce, George Kittle, and Mark Andrews. The best part is that you don't have to spend draft capital in the first two rounds […]

Should Kickers Be In Fantasy Football? Should I Remove Kickers From My League?

At times, placekickers can spell the difference between winning and losing. Therefore, every attempt they make is essential to help their team win. While their moment lasts only seconds, there’s an entire science to their craft. Since teams don’t score touchdowns to end all drives, getting a field goal is a nice consolation. However, in […]

Xavier Worthy, Rashee Rice, Marquise Brown - 2024 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Outlooks

The Kansas City Chiefs are coming off back-to-back Super Bowl titles. Despite having a subpar offense, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense were able to get the job done and are ready to create history this upcoming season by going for a three-peat, which would be the first in NFL history in the Super Bowl […]

Five Risky Fantasy Football Tight End Buys Worth Gambling On In 2024

Do you like to gamble? If so, 2024 might be the year to step away from the poker table, play some fantasy football, and take a flyer on a risky tight end or two. Maybe this article is not for you, though. Maybe you do not want to gamble on your fantasy tight end. Maybe […]

Fantasy Football Running Backs Set To Outperform Their ADP In 2024

As the 2024 fantasy football draft season heats up, it’s time to look at those running backs who are poised to sprint past their current ADPs and give fantasy managers that championship edge. Often, these under-the-radar rushers can be the difference between a middle-of-the-pack finish and clinching the playoffs. Diving into the depth of late-round […]

Three 2023 NFL Playoff Teams That Will Regress in 2024

One of the greatest things about the NFL is the amount of parity we see in the league from year to year. We routinely see worst-to-first stories take place. Just last season, the Houston Texans emerged from relative obscurity to win the AFC South and advance to the Divisional Round of the postseason. Stories like […]

Early Round 2024 Fantasy Football Picks With Bust Potential

05The early rounds of a fantasy football draft are a chance to draft your heavy hitters; the players who can bring your fantasy team directly to glory. While working the waiver wire throughout the season is what ultimately ends up being most responsible for success, you still need a player or two who can deliver […]

Five Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Sleepers For 2024 Superflex Leagues

Superflex fantasy football leagues lean heavily on the quarterback position. While it’s important to use a quarterback at your Superflex spot, it’s still important to hit on valuable wide receivers. There is no shortage of top-tier wide receivers. From CeeDee Lamb to Tyreek Hill to Justin Jefferson, there are several stellar options to build your […]

Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates in 2024 - AFC West

The AFC West may be one of the most intriguing divisions in football. For the second year in a row, this division has welcomed back a head-coaching icon. Last year, Sean Payton came out of retirement to coach the Broncos, and now Jim Harbaugh returns to the league after winning a national championship with Michigan […]

Fantasy Football Handcuff Running Back Rankings - Top 10 Backup Running Backs To Stash

Everyone loves to rank things, right? Yes! Then let's rank things. Specifically, let's rank the backup running backs around the NFL. One note on the methodology here: things change fast in the NFL. As of right now, these players all look to be second on their team's depth chart, but training camp and the preseason […]

The Best Fantasy Football Loser Punishments for Last Place

Fantasy football should be fun. The thrill of outsmarting your buddies, competing every week, making that perfect waiver-wire pick, and boasting about your superior football intellect (I encourage an active online messaging group for this) keeps us all coming back. The winners get bragging rights, a name on a trophy, and many more perks. The […]