Boom or Bust - Tight End Projections for 2017

Right now, there seem to be three names floating around whenever people talk about who the top fantasy tight ends will be: Rob Gronkowski, Travis Kelce, and Jordan Reed. Here's the problem with that: two of those three players tend to...umm...miss a lot of games. I really hate the idea of labeling a player as... Read More

2017 Player vs. Player - Jeremy Maclin vs. Randall Cobb

Fantasy football draft season is upon us and RotoBaller is here to help! In this series, two RotoBaller experts will discuss the merits of two players with similar value and average draft position (ADP). Remember that situations will change for all players over the course of the summer and it may impact where they are selected in... Read More

2017 PPR Rankings Analysis - Running Backs

As the start of NFL training camps quickly approaches, we take a position-by-position look at the RotoBaller PPR player rankings to help prepare you for draft day. With the recent surge of the running back by committee approach in the NFL, looking at stats like total offensive touches and trends like snaps taken has become increasingly important... Read More

2017 Player vs. Player - Stefon Diggs vs. Devante Parker

You're on the clock. The timer's ticking. You're torn between two players. Who do you take? That's the question we'll debate in this player vs. player series. In this article, Charlie Kleinheksel advocates for Stefon Diggs (ADP 5.08) and Pierre Camus will make the case for DeVante Parker (ADP 6.01) in dynasty startup formats. Fantasy football... Read More

Why Zero-RB Still Won't Work in 2017

When embarking on my reasoning for this piece, I was having difficulty explaining exactly why zero running back won’t work this season. For some inspiration and hope to clear writer’s block, I read Shawn Siegle’s initial articles explaining the theory of zero running back and listened to the recent Numberfire podcast on which Siegle was... Read More

Ranking The Top Fantasy Receiving Corps - Full AFC Rankings Part 1

It took us long enough but we've finally moved on from ranking each wide receiver corps division by division. This week's focus shifts over to a look at the 16 teams in the AFC, ranking them accordingly. For the sake of brevity, this will be broken up into two parts. The top few teams should... Read More

2017 Player vs. Player - Jordy Nelson vs. Michael Thomas

Fantasy football draft season is upon us and RotoBaller is here to help! In this series, two RotoBaller experts will discuss the merits of two players with similar value and average draft position (ADP). Remember that situations will change for all players over the course of the summer and it may impact where they are... Read More

Donnel Pumphrey (RB, PHI) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile

Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Philadelphia Eagles, 4.26 Dynasty Positional Rank: 71 Redraft Target Round: Unranked, not viable for 2016 Analysis: Donnel Pumphrey was one of the most successful college running backs in the history of the NCAA. Through four seasons, Pumphrey totaled 7,444 yards and 67 touchdowns on 1,158 touches. He did not play against elite competition... Read More

Jamaal Williams (RB, GB) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile

Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Green Bay Packers, 4.28 Dynasty Positional Rank: 42 Redraft Target Round: 11-13 Analysis: Jamaal Williams has been an inconsistent runner through college, but he has flashed early down potential. He recorded 60 receptions through 43 games, but he only totaled 15 receptions in his last two seasons at BYU. Overall, he totaled 4,468... Read More

Wayne Gallman (RB, NYG) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile

Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, New York Giants, 4.34 Dynasty Positional Rank: 60 Redraft Target Round: Unranked, not viable for 2016 Analysis: Wayne Gallman was a productive player for Clemson, but was overlooked because of Deshaun Watson and Mike Williams. He displayed solid versatility, as he caught at least 20 passes in each of his three seasons at... Read More

Marlon Mack (RB, IND) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile

Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Indianapolis Colts, 4.37 Dynasty Positional Rank: 46 Redraft Target Round: 11-13 Analysis: Marlon Mack was a successful college runner that did not burn himself out with touches through three seasons. He ran for 3,609 yards and 32 touchdowns on 586 carries. He also added 65 receptions for 498 yards and one touchdown through... Read More

Brian Hill (RB, ATL) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile

Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Atlanta Falcons, 5.12 Dynasty Positional Rank: 100+ Redraft Target Round: Unranked, not viable for 2016 Analysis: Brian Hill ran as the workhorse running back for Wyoming in each of his last two seasons, as he totaled 658 touches in those two years. He turned those touches into 3,690 yards and 28 touchdowns.... Read More

Jeremy McNichols (RB, TB) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile

Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Tampa Bay Bucaneers, 5.18 Dynasty Positional Rank: 53 Redraft Target Round: 15-20 Analysis: Jeremy McNichols was the heir to Jay Ajayi, and he flashed tremendous upside at Boise State. In two seasons of starting, he totaled 3,980 yards and 53 touchdowns. He also had 88 catches over that span, which shows his versatility. McNichols... Read More

T.J. Logan (RB, ARI) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile

Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Arizona Cardinals, 5.36 Dynasty Positional Rank: 100+ Redraft Target Round: Unranked, not viable for 2016 Analysis: T.J. Logan was not the starting running back for UNC, but he displayed elite speed, which is coveted by teams in the NFL. Through 49 collegiate games, Logan totaled 2,828 yards and 23 touchdowns on only 474 touches.... Read More

Aaron Jones (RB, GB) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile

Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Green Bay Packers, 5.36 Dynasty Positional Rank: 75 Redraft Target Round: 22-25 Analysis: Aaron Jones started two full seasons at UTEP, and he looked elite in each of those seasons. In those 24 games, Jones ran for 3,094 yards and 28 touchdowns, while adding 58 receptions for 529 yards and six touchdowns through the... Read More

De'Angelo Henderson (RB, DEN) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile

Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Denver Broncos, 6.19 Dynasty Positional Rank: 66 Redraft Target Round: 16-19 Analysis: De'Angelo Henderson is a small school prospect, who was highly productive during his time at Coastal Carolina. He ran for 4,635 yards, but more importantly, averaged more than 6.0 yards per carry in each of his four seasons. He also found the... Read More

Elijah McGuire (RB, NYJ) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile

Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, New York Jets, 6.04 Dynasty Positional Rank: 89 Redraft Target Round: 22-25 Analysis: Elijah McGuire was a productive player at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. In four seasons, he recorded 5,695 yards and 52 touchdowns on 840 total touches. He displayed tremendous versatility, as well, recording 130 receptions in those games. He displayed average... Read More

Elijah Hood (RB, OAK) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile

Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Oakland Raiders, 7.24 Dynasty Positional Rank: 74 Redraft Target Round: Unranked, not viable for 2016 Analysis: Elijah Hood was a two-year starter for North Carolina, and he totaled 2,534 yards and 25 touchdowns in 25 games during those seasons. He displayed elite potential during his sophomore season, but then took a step back... Read More

Podcast: Fantasy Bomb - Dynasty Draft Talk

RotoBaller's NFL editor/writer Pierre Camus and writer Travis Rosen break down the latest football news to help you prepare for draft day. This week, we invite guest Tyler Ghee from FFDynasty260.com and the FFD260 podcast to talk dynasty league football and startup drafts. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210,... Read More

Josh Doctson (WR, WAS) - 2017 Fantasy Football Sleeper

The Washington Redskins selected TCU wide receiver Josh Doctson with the 22nd pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. Washington had good reason to take him that high; he has solid size, is a great route runner, and has tremendous red zone target potential. Unfortunately for Doctson, his rookie season went wrong in every way imaginable. He... Read More

Chris Conley (WR, KC) - 2017 Fantasy Football Sleeper

As you are nearing the back-end of your draft, it becomes time to take fliers on players with uncertainty surrounding how productive they will be. Properly using your late round picks involves accepting the fact that even though the player you are selecting could develop into a serviceable fill-in or even a starter, it is... Read More

Brian Hoyer (QB, SF) - 2017 Fantasy Football Sleeper

The San Francisco 49ers have gone into a full rebuild. They've purged their roster of last years quarterbacks and brought in a new regime with General Manager John Lynch and Head Coach Kyle Shanahan. Shanahan brought with him a quarterback from his year in Cleveland to be the starter, journeyman Brian Hoyer. Lets be clear... Read More

Austin Hooper (TE, ATL) - 2017 Fantasy Football Sleeper

HOOP! There it is! At least that's what I yell every time Austin Hooper scores a touchdown (Okay I lied - I actually do that whenever he catches a pass. My friends really hate me). After he was seldom used in 2016, Austin could be Hoopin' it up a whole lot more in 2017. Hooper wouldn't... Read More

Let the Kids Play - Why You Should Pick Rookie RBs Over Vets in 2017

The 2017 NFL Draft’s running back class was one of the most highly touted in recent memory. With eight players being drafted in the first three rounds, this class has a robust investment and is very likely to generate a number of immediate impact players. My aim in this article is to convince you that... Read More

Jack Doyle (TE, IND) - 2017 Fantasy Football Sleeper

The 2016 NFL season was far from a banner year for the tight end position as it relates to fantasy football. Travis Kelce was the consensus #5 TE heading into 2016 drafts and managed an impressive 85 catches, 1,125 yards, and four TDs. While this did net him a #1 finish at the position, his... Read More

Samaje Perine (RB, WAS) - 2017 Fantasy Football Sleeper

The Washington Redskins passing offense surprised last season, finishing second in the NFL in passing yards behind only the New Orleans Saints. However, their 21st-ranked rushing offense left plenty of room for improvement for the looming 2017 season. Second-year running back Matt Jones started the season as the lead back until his benching in week 8.... Read More

Ted Ginn Jr. (WR, NO) - 2017 Fantasy Football Sleeper

There have been times throughout history where great trios were at the top of their fields. The Three Musketeers, Three Stooges and Three Tenors are just a few examples of some of the excellent trios from the past with each member of that trio bringing something a little different to the table. The same can... Read More

Rookie Roulette - Which First-Year QB Should Go #1 in Dynasty Drafts?

Football fans know which quarterback was taken first in this year’s NFL Draft, but now fantasy football owners want to know which QB should go first in dynasty drafts. The 2017 rookie quarterback crop is not loaded with any sure starters for this season, but there are plenty of potential passers for future seasons. Many... Read More

Paul Perkins (RB, NYC) - 2017 Fantasy Football Sleeper

The renewed focus on running backs this season is leaving many fantasy owners looking for bargains in the middle rounds. More than likely, finding the right RB2/flex play will make the difference in many leagues. Throughout the majority of the 2016 season, Paul Perkins was irrelevant to both the New York Giants offense and fantasy... Read More

Running Backs To Target For Zero RB Drafters In 2017

In the first part of my Zero RB analysis, I discussed why Zero RB will be a winning strategy in 2017 and why the value of running backs league-wide is headed for regression. In this article, I will discuss some of my favorite Zero RB targets for fantasy football leagues this season. The Zero RB strategy... Read More