Is Ezekiel Elliott a Free Agent? Top Landing Spots for Elliott This Offseason

It was a surprise to most when the Dallas Cowboys cut running back Ezekiel Elliott before the 2023 season. Elliott -- who had 8,262 career rush yards in Dallas -- was a key part of that offense for seven years. For cap purposes, though, it made sense as the team saved $10.9 million. Soon after... Read More

Stefon Diggs Fantasy Football Trade Impact - What The Trade Means for Texans, Bills and Fantasy

This is an article I did not expect to write. Or maybe, as a Bills fan, I hoped that I never had to write it. When the news broke that Stefon Diggs was traded to the Texans I had to check multiple times that it was not from a burner account.  But it is true.... Read More

Dynasty Fantasy Football Orphan Teams - How To Claim An Existing Dynasty Team

At its very core, the game of fantasy football is intended to deliver a unique experience in which you are an NFL owner, general manager, and head coach, all in one role. Seasonal fantasy football replicates the responsibilities in fun, user-friendly packaging, but fantasy football dynasty leagues appeal even more to a savvy fantasy player... Read More

Dynasty Primer No. 1: How to Value Fantasy Football Dynasty Draft Picks

This offseason, I convinced the powers that be at RotoBaller to approve a "Dynasty Primer" article series. Through these articles, I hope to address some big issues in fantasy football dynasty that go unanswered or underaddressed far too often. The biggest among these issues is how to properly value dynasty draft picks, which we will... Read More

Stefon Diggs Traded to Texans: Fantasy Football Impact

Just when you might have thought that the biggest NFL offseason player moves regarding veterans had mostly passed by now, the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans completed a headline-grabbing trade on Wednesday. In a move that significantly elevates the outlook of the Houston offense and at least temporarily muddles the receiving picture in Buffalo, Stefon... Read More

Will Ladd McConkey Be A First-Round Pick? 2024 NFL Draft Stock Update

Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey had an outstanding college career. While he was never a touchdown machine, the star wide receiver played a critical role in Georgia’s success the past few years. McConkey had 119 receptions for 1,687 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns in 39 career games at Georgia. He was the team’s second-best receiving... Read More

Fantasy Football Dynasty Trade Targets - Before the NFL Draft (2024)

Dynasty fantasy football managers are researching more dynasty trade targets as the NFL Draft approaches. Making moves now can benefit managers as they stay ahead of other teams in their league. Looking at your roster construction and acknowledging those areas of need is something dynasty managers should be doing now. You may not want to... Read More

Early Season - Fantasy Football Quarterbacks to Avoid Heading Into 2024

Are you a fantasy football manager who prefers to wait to select your quarterback or one who spends a higher pick on one of the elite options? Unfortunately, neither strategy is bust-proof. Patrick Mahomes was proof of that in 2023. A consensus top-three signal-caller, Mahomes ended the season as the QB8, a tough pill for... Read More

The Top-25 NFL Offseason Moves for Fantasy Football Impact in 2024

We witnessed one of the most exciting and compelling waves of NFL free agency and player movement ever in recent weeks. Now that most of the major transactions have been completed, it is a good time to review the top player changes for fantasy football purposes. I have ranked the most important 25 moves of... Read More

Next Gen Stats Review: 2023 Quarterbacks and Passing Advanced Stats

We're wrapping up the Next Gen Stats review with quarterbacks after covering running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends. As someone who dives into advanced metrics often, Next Gen Stats is a free resource to look at common and slightly different stats. We often use adjusted yards per attempt, air yards, and on-target percentages for quarterbacks However, Next Gen... Read More

Spencer Aguiar's 2024 NFL Mock Draft (Version 1.0) - First Round with Trades

Less than a month before the 2024 NFL Draft, which will take place in Detroit, Michigan, I have decided to crawl out from inside my golf hole and get back into the world of NFL mock drafting and player profiles. As many of you know, I got into this space initially to cover things from... Read More

Fantasy Football Dynasty League Price Check – Jonnu Smith

Veteran tight end Jonnu Smith has had an up-and-down career trajectory. The good news is his fantasy value was on the “up” side last season and could go even higher this upcoming season because of the organization he signed with during the offseason. Smith signed a two-year deal with the Miami Dolphins to serve as... Read More

Early Fantasy Football Running Back Sleepers for Best Ball Drafts (2024)

So what's a "sleeper" anyway? In its purest form, it's a player that's being "slept" on. They are players who should be valued more highly by the fantasy football community for one reason or another. No, De'Von Achane is not a sleeper, stop kidding yourself. But maybe Raheem Mostert is? Maybe, maybe not, considering the... Read More

2024 NFL Mock Draft - Rounds 2 and 3 Predictions (Post-Free Agency Update)

It's hard to believe we are now just three-plus weeks out from the 2024 NFL Draft. Warm weather and summer will be here before we know it! Free Agency's initial frenzy has settled down, sketching a clearer picture of what our beloved 32 squads are shaping up to be. If you're looking for Round 1... Read More

2024 Fantasy Football Best Ball Strategy: Late-Round Sleepers, Targets, and Values

Fantasy football has become a year-round game, with dynasty leagues being more popular than ever. However, best ball leagues are the fastest-growing form of fantasy football. Several platforms have added best ball leagues over the past few years. Yet, Underdog Fantasy remains my favorite. Most of their drafts are 12 teams and 20 rounds. Let’s... Read More

Early Look at Tight Ends in 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts

It is never too early to start looking at players for your upcoming fantasy football drafts. The NFL Draft will be here in no time, but we do have to wait a while for the 105th season of the NFL to start. Exploring the tight end landscape now can hold you over until it is... Read More

2024 Fantasy Football Best Ball Strategy: Mid-Round Sleepers, Targets, and Values

There are several different types of fantasy football leagues. However, the top four are redraft, dynasty, DFS, and best ball. While every form of fantasy football has its pros and cons, best ball is the fastest-growing form. Fantasy players can draft best ball rosters on several platforms. Underdog Fantasy is my favorite. Most of their... Read More

UFL Best & Boldest Bets: Preseason Futures & Week 1 Picks

The USFL and XFL, after all of the swirling rumors and back-and-forth debate, have merged to become the UFL. Last year, I wrote every single week about all 16 teams across both leagues, and it was a blast. Now, we are just getting less, and a lot of talented individuals lost their jobs. There will... Read More

Early Look at the 2024 TE Rookie Class for Fantasy Football Dynasty Leagues

Tight ends are now more important than ever in today's NFL. Decades ago, TEs were just another extra body on the offensive line who sometimes contributed to the passing game. But with the rise of some legendary TEs like Tony Gonzalez, Rob Gronkowski, and Travis Kelce, the position has become integral to NFL offenses. Naturally,... Read More

2024 Running Back Sleepers: Fantasy Football Draft Targets and Best Ball Values

Football never sleeps at RotoBaller! The staff is already looking ahead to the 2024 season to help our readers get the jump on their competition. RotoBaller analyst LaQuan Jones discusses five Running Backs SLEEPERS that you should target as values in 2024 fantasy football and best ball drafts. Win MORE in 2024 with RotoBaller! Be... Read More

UFL DFS Lineup Picks: DraftKings Daily Fantasy Fantasy Advice for Week 1

Welcome to the inaugural UFL season, RotoBallers! The newest iteration of spring football is upon us, and this is our chance to build up our bankroll. You may recognize AJ McCarron, Jordan Ta'amu, Wayne Gallman, Keke Coutee, Hakeem Butler, and a handful of others from their brief NFL stints. However, we'll need to dig deeper... Read More

2024 NFL Mock Draft: First-Rounder With Trades

The 2024 NFL Draft is less than a month away. Yet, that isn’t soon enough for football fans. While everyone wants to discuss the quarterback class and the first few picks, the NFL Draft doesn’t end after the first round. Teams will find starters and star players on the second and third days of the... Read More

2024 NFL Free-Agency Winners and the Fantasy Football Impact- Part III

Throughout the NFL's offseason, many players see their fantasy football values fluctuate based on their movement and personnel decisions by their respective teams. Throughout this series, we have identified 12 players who have seen their fantasy football value increase over the free-agency period. The final big fantasy football value movement will come after the NFL... Read More

UFL DFS Value Plays: Week 1 Bargain Bin for DraftKings Including E.J. Perry, CJ Marable, Jace Sternberger, more

Welcome to the Week 1 edition of RotoBaller's UFL DFS Bargain Bin, where the goal is to touch on some potentially mispriced players in DraftKings' Week 1 UFL contests. Each week during the UFL 2024 season and postseason, I’ll give you my thoughts on where there may be some value spots to exploit for DraftKings'... Read More

Early Look At Wide Receivers In 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts

The upcoming NFL Draft is less than a month away. While everyone is excited for the NFL Draft, fantasy players are looking forward to the regular season. While we won’t have meaningful NFL football for months, it’s never too early to prepare for your fantasy football drafts. Last year, the fantasy football world saw multiple... Read More

Underrated Rookie Draft Targets - Early 2024 Sleepers for Dynasty Fantasy Football

We are a month out from the NFL Draft, meaning if you are here, you are probably looking for draft content and reading up on prospects. You probably have all of the information you need on stud prospects like Caleb Williams and Marvin Harrison Jr. That’s not what you’re here for.  Rookie draft season for... Read More

2024 NFL Free-Agency Winners and the Fantasy Football Impact - Part II

The NFL's offseason, including trades and free agency, can strongly impact a player's fantasy football value. This effect can be positive or negative. For this series, we're focusing on fantasy football players who have seen their fantasy value increase. This can occur via a player's direct movement, such as a trade or signing with a... Read More

UFL Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 1: QB, RB, WR, TE Rankings and Analysis (2024)

It's finally here: the UFL season is set to kick off with two games on Saturday, March 30 and two games on Sunday, March 31. Saturday's games will be broadcast on Fox Sports while Sunday's matchups will be on ESPN. The most anticipated Week 1 matchup pits the 2023 USFL champion Birmingham Stallions against the... Read More

Will the Lions Extend Jared Goff's Contract This Offseason? 2024 NFL Outlook

Jared Goff's career in Los Angeles didn't take off like many expected after his appearance in Super Bowl LIII, and he was traded to the Lions for Matthew Stafford. Goff's first season in the Motor City was terrible, but he has completely turned things around over the last two seasons. In 2022, he almost led... Read More