Quarterback Draft Rankings and Analysis

The quarterback has become the most overlooked position in standard fantasy formats. Players have gotten smarter over the years by realizing just how deep the position is, and the days of QB runs happening in the first couple of rounds in the draft are long gone. Still, you're unlikely to be able to win a... Read More

Drafting with Early Schedule Strength in Mind

It's been around two months since the NFL released the full 18-week schedules for the 2021 season. The strength of schedule will always make a huge impact on how successful your fantasy team performs in your league. In DFS football, there are no worries about planning for season-long runs in contrast to redraft leagues. Each... Read More

Coaching Matters: 2021 Detroit Lions Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff.... Read More

Chase Upside, Not Safety to Win Fantasy Leagues

The spring of 2020 was a strange time in everyone's life. All of a sudden there were no sports, no leaving the house, and a whole lot of uncertainty for everyone. I promise I am not writing this to give you flashbacks. But, given this new and sudden free time, I dove deep into my... Read More

Derrick Henry Isn't Necessarily a Safe Pick

"Standard" isn't the actual standard scoring method for fantasy football anymore. That means running backs who don't add much in the receiving game need to be especially dominant on the ground to still have high value in PPR and half-PPR. For the past few years, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry has done that, leading... Read More

Wide Receiver Target Fallers - Bear Down

What is a wide receiver without a target? A warm body on a gridiron, that's it. Each and every summer, we face the same question because most NFL franchises and also some players themselves decide to go try and test new assets and places. Every time a contract runs out, the possibility of finding a... Read More

Are Rookie Running Backs Undervalued?

The fantasy football community has a short memory. In general, fantasy players overvalue what happened last year. Many articles review and analyze the relatively tiny 16-game sample that is last season and attempt to use their findings to help them project the upcoming year. Do I think we should be going back even further in... Read More

Coaching Matters: 2021 Green Bay Packers Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff.... Read More

Late-Round Quarterbacks Who Will Outperform Their ADP

It's time to dig deep. In fact, it's time to dig deeper. Everybody knows who is a top-tier fantasy asset. Everybody has a clear picture of who to target in the middle rounds of their drafts. That is why you need to study the full roster of available players and look for low-valued bargains with huge... Read More

Late-Round Tight Ends Who Will Outperform Their ADP

Show me a tight end, and I'll show you a rolling dice. And most probably, one with way more than six faces. Fantasy football is not new. We are not new to fantasy football either. Everybody goes by the strategy of drafting RB/WR, RB/WR, RB/WR (ad infinitum), QB, TE, rest of the bunch. There are... Read More

Wide Receivers to Target in Drafts - The Operating Room Ep. 42

Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and DLF Football Senior Writer Peter Howard (@pahowdy) discuss wide receivers to target in 2021 fantasy football drafts. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, Saturdays from 8-10 AM, and Sundays from 7-9 PM. You can also find new... Read More

Coaching Matters: 2021 Atlanta Falcons Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff.... Read More

FSGA Industry Experts Draft - Central Conference: What We Learned

This month, the Fantasy Sports and Gaming Association (FSGA) kicked off the 2021 fantasy football season with their expert drafts. I teamed up with RotoBaller’s Anthony Aniano to draft against 13 other top analysts in the industry in the FSGA's Central Conference. Running a team with another person isn’t always ideal, as I have often... Read More

Fantasy Football Mock Draft Tool and Draft Assistant

  Fantasy Football Mock Draft Tool and Draft Assistant Here at RotoBaller HQ we're constantly looking to add more tools and resources to help our readers win their fantasy football drafts. In case you haven't heard, we'll be releasing some cool new free fantasy football tools this year and we're really excited about it! First up... Read More

Rookie Running Backs Destined for Committees

We all want to draft the rookie running back that comes out in Year 1 and produces at a top-24 pace. Sadly, that’s just not how things go. It’s rare that you have a season like 2020 where five first-year running backs turn in RB2 or better seasons. In fact, going back to 2012, there... Read More

Video: Quarterback ADP Analysis - Targets and Avoids

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discusses the 2021 fantasy football season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis as he discuses the fantasy football draft prep season by breaking down each position. Today he takes a look at some quarterbacks to consider drafting in the later rounds of drafts. Be sure to also tune... Read More

Wide Receiver Rankings and Draft Targets - The King & Pocket Aces

In this episode of The King and Pockets Aces, RotoBaller's Scott "The King" Engel and Anthony "Pocket Aces" Aniano share their highly charged Fantasy insights. They look at the latest and upcoming NFL player moves, NFL player rankings and draft strategy to best prepare you for the 2021 fantasy football season. In episode 14 of... Read More

Early 2021 PPR Rankings Analysis - Tight End

The tight end position has been top-heavy for many years and it's no different in 2021. Travis Kelce and Darren Waller have led their respective teams in targets the last two seasons, while George Kittle has averaged 8.1 targets per game the last three seasons. Meanwhile, Kyle Pitts out of Florida has already been dubbed... Read More

Late-Round Wide Receivers To Outperform ADP

Value. It is one of the essential ways to win a fantasy football championship. Maximizing late-round picks into productive players will be more important than ever in 2021 thanks to the COVID pandemic that is still currently gripping the world, and the fact that there will be one extra week of production for every player... Read More

Coaching Matters: 2021 New Orleans Saints Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff.... Read More

Dynasty Tiered Rankings and Analysis - Quarterback

In dynasty leagues, hitching your wagon to the right gunslinger is crucial. Unlike the turbulence at running back and unpredictability at wide receiver or tight end, quarterbacks can be consistent point-getters for years to come without the need for turnover. The biggest question is how to weigh youth versus experience. That's what we aim to... Read More

Late-Round QBs That Could Be League Winners

A lot of people take a laissez-faire approach to quarterbacks in fantasy. They'll wait until some predetermined round where they want to get their first QB and then they'll just take whoever is left then. And, I mean, hey -- that's fine. You could win a league that way. But if you manage to make... Read More

One-Man Backfields to Chase in 2021

We're talking about fantasy football here, and in fantasy, volume is the key to rostering and fielding a winning team. While everything boils down to that concept, seeking volume calls for looking deeper than just the name and reputation of players. Put a great running back in an RBBC backfield and his volume--and thus his... Read More

Coaching Matters: 2021 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff.... Read More

The Deepest Dive: TE Sleepers in 16+ Team Leagues

You may have already seen my deep-league draft targets at wide receiver and quarterback. We can't forget the most glamorous of all positions - the tight end! I define a deep league as one in which at least 16 teams take part. That means each draft round would consist of 16 picks and there would be... Read More

Dynasty Risers and Fallers: Derrick Henry, Mike Williams, Melvin Gordon

This column was written by Alan Seslowsky (@alanseslowksy) and provided to RotoBaller by our friends at RosterWatch. Each week, this column provides you with movement in the RosterWatch Dynasty Rankings. We highlight players who have gained or lost value recently. Tracking these player value trends assists dynasty players in identifying opportunities to improve their rosters, as... Read More

IDP Rookies to Watch in 2021 (Defensive Line)

We've already looked at the top rookie linebackers and defensive backs to watch in 2021. Now, we'll finish up on the front lines where the big boys fight in the trenches to find the top tackles and edge rushers. In this space, I'll highlight some rookie IDP (individual defensive player) targets for fantasy football IDP leagues. Yes,... Read More

ADP Arbitrage - Quarterback Draft Bargains

Let's finish up this series with a look at the all-important quarterback position. When you're done, you should look back at running back, wide receiver, and tight end ADP comps as well. While ADP is very informative and can help you be informed about where you should start worrying about potentially missing out on a player,... Read More

Endgame Primer: Drafting For Playoff Strength Of Schedule

You cruise to the best record in your league, only to get bumped off by that rival who barely snuck into the playoffs. It’s one of the sheer joys of fantasy football -- for your opponent anyway. Now is the time to take steps to prevent such heartache, or better yet, position yourself to be... Read More