Will Deebo Samuel Be Used As a "Wide-Back" in 2022? Where Should I Draft Deebo?

Deebo Samuel had his true breakout season during the 2021 season, as he put up 77 receptions for 1,405 receiving yards and six touchdowns in his third season with the San Francisco 49ers. With an astronomical 18.2 yards per catch, Samuel looked like one of the best wide receivers in the NFL last year. Despite […]

Is Donovan Peoples-Jones the Browns WR2? Should I Draft Him in Fantasy Football?

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones has gained sleeper status throughout the offseason in fantasy football. Coming off a 34 receptions, 597 yards, and three touchdowns season, he could be on his way to fantasy relevance. The third-year player out of Michigan has every opportunity to be the Browns' WR2 wideout behind Amari Cooper, but […]

Ellis Johnsons' Wide Receivers #11-19: Half PPR Draft Rankings

Last season, my wide receiver draft rankings finished 15th in the FantasyPros accuracy contest.  I have projected each player's stat lines and this is where they line up. In this series of articles, I share my top-60 receivers, with a detailed analysis of each player.  My projections are created based on the number of passing […]

Kyle Hamilton, Nick Bosa, Budda Baker, and 3 Other IDP Busts Being Drafted Far Above Projections

The Ravens' first-round draft pick, safety Kyle Hamilton, enters the 2022 NFL season with massive hype in real life and in the IDP fantasy football community. He’s being drafted as the 32nd defensive player taken in Sleeper drafts. Will a rookie safety really finish as the 32nd-highest scoring IDP? In 2021, only seven safeties finished […]

Is James Conner a Good Fantasy Pick? Where Should I Draft Him?

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner’s NFL career has been full of ups and downs. The former third-round pick started his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers before joining the Cardinals during the 2021 offseason. During his first season, Conner was primarily Le’Veon Bell’s backup. However, Conner turned into a fantasy star when Bell sat out […]

Suggested Roster Builds From Every Draft Slot: Fantasy Football Positions To Prioritize

The most popular preseason fantasy football question is “who do I take with the first pick?” We have covered that here. So we now must address a question that is asked seemingly almost as often, which is “how do I start my draft? What positions should I go for first, and in what order?” Every […]

Running Back Value Picks: Middle-Round Targets for Fantasy Football

Once you reach the middle rounds of drafts, everyone wants to draft high-upside players that can provide a great return on value. You can afford to take some risks on a variety of different players, including forgotten veterans, players returning from injuries, or even skilled players with potential playing time concerns. It's essential to have […]

Ellis Johnson's Top 10 Wide Receivers: Half-PPR Fantasy Football Rankings

We’re back! Last season, I'm proud to say my wide receiver draft rankings finished 15th in the FantasyPros accuracy contest. After releasing a fantasy football rankings article in May and July, I have decided to make an updated version for the fantasy draft season. I have projected each player's stat lines and this is where […]

IDP Draft Targets: Favorable Strengths of Schedule for Fantasy Football

This summer, I modeled the upcoming NFL season and projected how many tackles, interceptions, and sacks each defensive unit should be projected to amass in 2022. I accounted for 2020 and 2021 performance by each team themselves and the offenses they are facing this year. When making predictions for IDP units, you should consider both […]

Is Late-Round QB A Viable Strategy? QB Options To Target in Fantasy Football Drafts

It has generally been an accepted strategy by many in the fantasy community that you should always wait on a quarterback as the position can be hard to predict and the same players don't always repeat at the top every year. This has also rung true in most leagues since the running back position tends […]

Mid-Round Tight End Draft Values for Fantasy Football

Once you reach the middle rounds of drafts, everyone wants to draft high-upside players that can provide a great return on value. You can afford to take some risks on a variety of different players, including forgotten veterans, players returning from injuries, or even skilled players with potential playing time concerns. It's essential to have […]

Top NFL Team Defense (DST) Targets for Fantasy Football Drafts

Yes, it's me, and I'm back to talk to you about fantasy football defenses. I'm not sure how I ended up as a Defense Guy, but I was honored that my weekly DST rankings won the FSWA Award for Best Football Ongoing Series -- and that the weekly Youtube Pick 3(DST) series where I give […]

Mid-Round Wide Receiver Draft Values for Fantasy Football

Once you reach the middle rounds of drafts, everyone wants to draft high-upside players that can provide a great return on value. You can afford to take some risks on a variety of different players, including forgotten veterans, players returning from injuries, or even skilled players with potential playing time concerns. It's essential to have […]

Updated Kicker Fantasy Football Rankings: Daniel Carlson, Evan McPherson, Harrison Butker, Greg Zuerlein, Younghoe Koo

We're releasing rankings updates for all positions, just in time for your drafts! In this article below you'll see RotoBaller's updated 2022 fantasy football kicker rankings as of August 31st, including recent rankings movers such as Daniel Carlson, Evan McPherson, Harrison Butker, Greg Zuerlein,  Younghoe Koo. Our kicker fantasy football rankings are put together by […]

Updated Quarterback Fantasy Football Rankings: Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts, Tom Brady, Kyler Murray, Russell Wilson, Aaron Rodgers

We're back at it with fresh fantasy football rankings for all of your drafts. Below in this article you'll find our team's updated 2022 fantasy football quarterback rankings as of August 31st, including recent rankings movers such as Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts, Kyler Murray, Russell Wilson, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers. Our quarterback fantasy football rankings […]

Updated Tight End Fantasy Football Rankings: Dalton Schultz, Dallas Goedert, Zach Ertz, Pat Freiermuth, Kyle Pitts, Noah Fant, David Njoku

We're in the heart of fantasy football draft season, so make sure you're using our updated fantasy football rankings to win big. Below are our NFL team's updated 2022 fantasy football tight end rankings for half-PPR leagues as of August 31st, including recent rankings movers such as Dalton Schultz, Dallas Goedert, Zach Ertz, Pat Freiermuth, […]

 Deshaun Watson: The Intersection of Fantasy and Reality

In 2020, a prominent writer and analyst for FantasyPros lost his job following inappropriate comments and exchanges with multiple individuals, primarily women, over social media. His actions were viewed as appalling and were accepted by the fantasy football community to be deserving of the repercussions. Despite this, there are multiple players in the National Football […]

Kenyan Drake Signs With The Ravens: Where Should I Draft Drake For Fantasy Football?

The Baltimore Ravens reportedly signed free agent running back Kenyan Drake today. He was released by the Las Vegas Raiders last week after one year with the team. The seven-year veteran has bounced around the NFL during his career. Over the past year, Baltimore’s backfield has been a nightmare for fantasy football players. J.K. Dobbins […]

Is Geno Smith Worth Drafting In Fantasy Football?

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith has won the starting job over Drew Lock. He’s not the flashiest name in fantasy football, but any starting quarterback is worth mentioning as the season draws closer. For what it’s worth, Smith winning the QB1 job does at least tell us he’s shown some flashes in off-season activities. Is […]

Is Tua Tagovailoa a Good Fantasy Football Pick In 2022?

We are less than two weeks away from the kickoff of the NFL season. Fantasy drafts will be in full swing as soon as this weekend, meaning it's time to start fine-tuning the players to target to win your league. One position that requires a bit of strategy is the quarterback position since a majority […]

Will Denzel Mims Be Traded? Is He Worth Drafting for Fantasy If Traded

Recently, New York Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims requested a trade. This shouldn't come as a shock considering Mims has been underutilized during his two seasons with the team. Still young, Mims is looking for a new start elsewhere, but are the Jets ready to let him go? Coming into the preseason, Mims appeared to […]

Is Chris Godwin Playing in Week 1 Of The 2022 NFL Season?

With Tom Brady back in the fold and Mike Evans opposite him on the field, the question now becomes, will Chris Godwin be on the field in Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys? With a current ADP of WR 22, many folks are drafting him with the thinking he will not be. This is a […]

Updated Top 10 Running Back Rankings | 2022 Fantasy Football

RotoBaller's updated top 10 fantasy football running backs rankings for the 2022 fantasy football draft season. Join Anthony Aniano as he analyzes who are the running backs that must be picked up for your fantasy football drafts! It's the heart of draft season and we're here as always to help you draft those winning teams. […]

Overvalued and Undervalued in Fantasy Football: Ep. 98 of The Operating Room

Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by RotoUnderworld's Jakob Sanderson (@FF_RTDB) to discuss overvalued and undervalued fantasy football players for the 2022 season. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel SiriusXM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, Saturdays from 3-5 PM, and Sundays from 3-5 PM. You can also find new […]

Ellis Johnson's Running Backs #31-42: Half-PPR Fantasy Football Rankings

In the fourth part of this series, I break down the next running backs in my rankings. If you're looking for some detailed analysis on the late-round backs, you've come to the right place! Last season my draft rankings finished 61st overall in the FantasyPros accuracy competition. I hope to have another successful year in […]

Fantasy Football Value Fallers - NFL Free Agents Whose Value Will Decrease

With every passing day, NFL teams' rosters begin to take shape. Cuts are made, trades are consummated, and free agents are signed. Regardless of whether a team is contending or rebuilding, they are looking for impact players available on the open market. However, once 53-man rosters are finalized this coming Tuesday, each free agent will […]

Will Treylon Burks Play In Week 1? Should I Start Him In Week 1 of Fantasy Football?

Between having trouble breathing, lower body injuries, and a wrist injury, Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Treylon Burks has become a nerve-wracking player to draft in fantasy football. The former Arkansas standout is called on to replace new Philadelphia Eagles wideout A.J. Brown in the Titans' run-heavy offense. The receiver group is shallow after Robert […]

Updated Superflex Rankings (2QB) for 2022 Fantasy Football Drafts: Lamar Jackson, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Matt Ryan

Welcome back fellow RotoBallers to more fantasy football rankings for you draft prep. In this article below you'll see our updated 2022 fantasy football superflex rankings as of August 29th for your 2022 superflex (two-QB league) drafts, including recent rankings movers such as Lamar Jackson, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins and Trevor Lawrence. These […]

Is Keenan Allen Injured Or Healthy? Where Should I Draft Allen For Fantasy Football?

Early in his career, Los Angeles Chargers Pro Bowl wide receiver Keenan Allen was labeled "injury-prone" by many fantasy players. He appeared in only nine games combined in the 2015 and 2016 seasons. Since then, Allen has missed only two full games due to injury and has been an elite fantasy producer, especially in PPR […]