For 2026 fantasy football drafts, I am putting a higher emphasis on running backs again. In my latest overall fantasy football player rankings on RotoBaller, 11 of my top 17 players are RBs. The best RBs may be taken by the middle of the second round in some drafts, so I prefer to get at […]

Sure, I like playing fantasy football, but my real favorite pastime is saying that I was right all along. Fantasy preseason is rife with chances to do exactly that, provided you’re willing to take a few calculated risks. During preseason last year, I was particularly high on later-round gems like Harold Fannin Jr. (PPR TE6), […]

The 2026 regular season is approaching, and it's time to start looking ahead to Week 1 fantasy football lineups! As you know, big spike weeks for quarterbacks can win matchups, and finding under-the-radar QBs with sneaky rushing upside is key. For an early look at the Week 1 pecking order, check out these Week 1 fantasy […]

Whether you're set to take part in a fantasy draft or are setting early Week 1 lineups, draft decisions and start-sit calls are always tricky at tight end. That's where we come in, with our early Week 1 tight end fantasy football rankings for 2026. We've seen TEs break out at younger ages in recent seasons, […]

Hey RotoBallers! The kicker position is often the most frustrating position in fantasy. While it may seem ideal to invest in a kicker who plays on a top offense, investing a rather "high" pick in this position may end up preventing you from finding some much-needed depth at your FLEX positions. In this piece, we […]

Even though it's always nice to have a bell-cow running back who dominates touches, you don't want to miss out on alpha wide receivers, either. These are pass-catchers who can dominate target share, giving you an ideal combination of weekly floor and ceiling. In this column, I'll choose six alpha wide receivers to target for […]

With rookie tight ends making a name for themselves and veteran tight ends proving to be productive members of our fantasy football society, the tight end position has never been deeper than it is today. However, every year there is a tight end or two who far surpasses expectations and their ADP. It is perfectly […]

A six-game NFL slate on a random Thursday night in August? What could be better? The players may not be the ones you’ll see in September, but the games are being played, and there’s money to be won!  A couple of teams will be playing their starters for limited snaps tonight, including Tennessee, Green Bay, […]

Everyone loves telling you who to draft in fantasy football. Who is going to be a league-winner who will help you raise a trophy come the end of the season? That is the fun part. But you know what is just as important? Knowing who not to draft, especially in the early rounds. Avoiding early […]

As August marches on, much of the attention is turned to redraft leagues. However, there are still plenty of rookie and dynasty start-up drafts taking place at this time of the year, so we're here to assist. Below, check out our updated rookie Superflex/2QB rankings for fantasy football drafts. These 2026 rookie Superflex rankings are […]

It's about time to bring you my favorite article of the year: bold predictions. These are ceiling outcomes of some of my favorite picks in 2026 fantasy football drafts. I'm above consensus on each of the players featured in this article. I've done dozens of drafts so far. These are some of my most high-rostered […]

Who's ready for fantasy football? Everyone, but we have about another month to go until the 2026 regular season kicks off. That said, there's no such thing as preparing too early, and taking a look at Week 1 rankings can help break ties between players in your upcoming fantasy football drafts. Whether you have already drafted or […]

Knowing when it's time to rebuild in dynasty fantasy football is one of the most crucial moments for the longevity of your roster. After attempting to compete with an aging team that has hit its plateau, managers must quickly realize that it is time to look toward the future to ensure they can return to […]

It's not quite time to finalize your Week 1 lineup calls, but we're inching closer, and it's never too early to take a look at the opening-week pecking order at RB. We're here to assist with our early running back fantasy football rankings for Week 1. Every week should be treated as a must-win situation, and […]

Fantasy football draft season is heating up, and at RotoBaller, we always have you covered with the most up-to-date rankings for all formats! Today, let's take a look at these top 300 PPR fantasy football draft rankings for all positions. These rankings are put together by Nick Mariano, RotoBaller's lead forecaster and one of the […]

The 2026 fantasy football season is so close, you can almost taste it. Whether you have already completed your drafts or want a peek at the rankings for the opening week of NFL action, we have you covered with our Week 1 fantasy football rankings for 2026. These rankings will see plenty of changes between now and […]

If you are a fantasy football veteran, you know big spike weeks from a D/ST can win a matchup, and most fantasy managers will be playing the streaming game. Unlike other positions, you should heavily prioritize a defense with great early-season matchups. We're here to give you an early look at the Week 1 standings […]

The 2026 fantasy football rookie class leaves a lot to be desired, but there are a handful of intriguing first-year wideouts entering the NFL. Among those are De'Zhaun Stribling, Germie Bernard, and Antonio Williams, who all flashed during their college careers and became top-three-round picks in April's draft. Stribling is set to play in Kyle […]

The fantasy football offseason continues to roll as we are inching closer to some of the biggest draft weekends. Quarterbacks have been moving up the draft board with Josh Allen single-handedly winning weeks for fantasy managers with his huge performances. For those in superflex leagues, it's vital to address the position early. There are quite […]

As you gear up for your 2026 fantasy football draft, don't make the mistake of going into it without a plan at the kicker spot. Whether you're a fan of having kickers in your league or not, they can and will make the difference between winning matchups. That said, the position will impact your chance […]

It's fantasy football time! Well, not quite, but drafts are beginning to pick up steam, and as always, it's critical to have a stable of productive wide receivers as you compete for a championship. We're here to assist with our updated fantasy football wide receiver rankings for preseason drafts. Navigate the rankings below to see […]

Fantasy football draft season is heating up as we get closer to Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. At RotoBaller HQ, we will continue to adjust our ranks as training camp news and injuries flow in. Today, we review the tight end position for half-PPR leagues. In our updated 2026 fantasy football half-PPR tight […]

Just like that, the NFL's first preseason game of the 2026 season has concluded, and we're getting closer and closer to the start of the season. One of the things I, and presumably almost all fantasy football managers, have missed is the feeling of drafting an eventual league-winner in the final few rounds. If you're […]

Last week, I wrote about several running backs who could be ready for big seasons running behind improved offensive lines. A lot of folks read it, and there doesn't seem to be a lot of other analysts who are interested in breaking down offensive line stats and metrics, so I have decided to run it […]

Even the players atop the consensus fantasy football rankings carry concerns, from durability issues to weak supporting casts. That's especially true once the draft reaches the middle rounds. The lower-risk stars have already been selected. It's then time to weigh upside against imperfections. In this series of articles, we'll weigh the pros and cons of […]

Mid-round wide receivers are the backbone of many great fantasy football teams. Yes, they won't get as many points as your superstar RB or the WR1 you drafted in the first round, but fantasy leagues are often won and lost because of depth. If you draft a WR, RB, and QB in the first three […]

We are now days away from the fantasy football season kicking off. The NFL Combine, draft, and Hall of Fame Game are now things of the past. With draft season in full force, it’s time to identify players that offer the best return on your investment. Fantasy Championships aren’t won by players selected in the […]

The parity observed around the NFL is rare in professional sports. A team can rise and fall quite quickly in this league. The Patriots represented the AFC in the Super Bowl just a year removed from earning a top pick in the draft. The Bengals made the Super Bowl in 2021, only to have now […]

In a way to even out the playing field for tight ends to make a bigger impact in fantasy football, tight end premium leagues were created to give the position a little bit of a boost. For fantasy managers unfamiliar with tight premium leagues, it rewards extra points for receptions and, in some cases, receiving […]