Duke Johnson to Houston - Fantasy Impact
Running back Duke Johnson was not happy when the Browns signed Kareem Hunt. He had been vocal about wanting out of Cleveland since the spring, especially after seeing his usage go down in 2018. In the past, that may have not seemed like an odd request. This year, though, the Browns were the darlings of... Read More
RotoBaller Expert Mock Recap (Half-PPR)
Popular sleepers casually dismissed. No-name rookies selected in the latter stages. Drew Brees available in the 14th round. This must be an expert mock! The good folks at Fleaflicker recently hosted an expert mock draft including 12 of our finest fantasy football analysts. I have done a couple of early drafts already but much has... Read More
Fantasy Bomb Pod - FFPC Best-Ball Draft Strategy
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor/analyst Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) review results from their FFPC Best-Ball draft. They analyze roster construction, ADP values, and Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also... Read More
Fantasy Bomb Pod - Expert Mock Review
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor/analyst Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) review the rosters of our top analysts following the most recent expert mock draft (half-PPR scoring) on Fleaflicker. Who is being undervalued or overrated at this stage and which roster construction works best? Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube... Read More
How Useful Are Expert Mocks? A Side-by-Side Comparison
There are a lot of expert mock drafts out there. They're useful because they give you a good idea of who people who write about fantasy football are targeting. But there are a LOT more people who play fantasy football who aren't writers, and the drafts you actually do this month are bound to look... Read More
ADP Showdown - Derrick Henry vs Josh Jacobs
Roll Tide. Both of these former Alabama running backs know this chant well. But which one of them do we want to roll with in 2019? Both players are on teams likely to struggle on offense. Both have quarterbacks who struggle with consistency, but both also have coaches who want to run the ball. A... Read More
ADP Showdown - Corey Davis vs Courtland Sutton
Two wide receivers who are considered number ones on their team, but what is this really worth? In the Case of Courtland Sutton, this could change based on the health of Emmanuel Sanders and the talent of Daesean Hamilton. However, in the case of both of the options in this article, a bigger worry is... Read More
Lamar Miller Gets a Boost? Heck, No!
The news hit as a bit of a stunner on the RotoBaller SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio show with myself and Anthony Aniano Sunday morning. D’Onta Foreman was being waived by the Houston Texans. The immediate reaction was of some disbelief, and maybe some overreaction about the fallout. Ever since he was drafted in 2017, Foreman... Read More
Ways to Make Your Fantasy Football Draft More Fun
Above all else, fantasy football should be fun. Believe it or not, the mood you set at the draft will determine whether or not your league sucks. I implore you, for yourself, your leaguemates and society as a whole, make your fantasy football draft more fun. There is always room for more fun. There are... Read More
Rookie Dynasty ADP Showdown: Hakeem Butler vs Andy Isabella
A tale of two rookies on the same team. Neither one will have much value this season. But which one should you trust more for the future of your dynasty team? The Draft stock of these two players is quite different. Not only because of where they went, but also how they got there. While... Read More
Updated Rookie Rankings Analysis
Fantasy football season is just around the corner as teams are filing in for training camps. That means that preparations for drafts have to be taken up a notch. Player news drops at a moment's notice this time of the year and you have to be ready to adjust your rankings accordingly. Whether it be... Read More
Why Jared Cook Will Be Overdrafted Everywhere in 2019
Imagine yourself back in Week 7 of the 2017 NFL regular season. In what would turn out to be an offensive battle that had many fantasy owners jumping out of their seats, the Kansas City Chiefs made their way to Oakland Coliseum for a bout with the Raiders on Thursday Night Football to kick off... Read More
FFPC ADP Observations - Wide Receivers
As we announced, RotoBaller is partnering with the FFPC to help bring their industry-leading games to all of our loyal RotoBaller readers. We'll be discussing the FFPC's awesome selection of games, and strategy and advice for those games, here at RotoBaller, on Twitter, and on SiriusXM throughout the Summer. As you may be preparing for your upcoming Fantasy... Read More
Dynasty Startup ADP Arbitrage - Patrick Mahomes vs Baker Mayfield
A couple of big hitters to look at today. Young, talented and to some, brash. Both have supreme confidence but show it in different ways. Patrick Mahomes is coming off one of the greatest seasons of all-time for a player at the quarterback position. 5,097 yards and 50 touchdowns is perfection by almost every measure. With... Read More
ADP Showdown - Evan Engram vs Hunter Henry
We know about the big three tight ends but most of us won't own one of them in every fantasy football league. When it comes to the next tier, Evan Engram and Hunter Henry are among the most popular choices. In our latest ADP Showdown, Pierre Camus and Steve Rebeiro take opposite sides of this... Read More
Fantasy Injury Exam Room - Derrius Guice, A.J. Green, Hunter Henry
In our new weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive preseason look into major injuries and their Fantasy Football implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury breakdown. It’s an unrivaled combination of medical and... Read More
Fantasy Bomb Pod - Deep Draft Sleepers and Lotto Tickets
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor/analyst Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) list their deep sleepers to watch in fantasy football leagues. These players could be worth a last-round pick in early 2019 drafts. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and... Read More
Fantasy Bomb Pod - Big Names to Avoid
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor/analyst Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) list some big-name draft picks that fantasy owners should consider avoiding in the early rounds. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to... Read More
Stop Drafting TEs Early - Wait for Delanie Walker or Austin Hooper
There are three tight ends who you should probably draft early: Travis Kelce, Zach Ertz, and George Kittle. All three are very good players who have huge roles in their team's offenses, and with the positional scarcity of the tight end position, grabbing those guys early makes a lot of sense. But the position really... Read More
ADP Showdown - Todd Gurley vs James Conner
Undoubtedly, the running back position will dominate the early rounds of fantasy football drafts this year. Which RB1 you hang your hat on could make or break your season. Last year's regular-season fantasy MVP, Todd Gurley, has been free-falling throughout the preseason based on health concerns. James Conner has had injury problems in the past,... Read More
ADP Showdown - Odell Beckham vs Antonio Brown
Picture this, it's the beginning of September and you've just started your 2019 fantasy football draft. It's the middle of the second round, and you're looking to target a wide receiver. Two players you can look to find there are Odell Beckham Jr. of the Cleveland Browns and Antonio Brown of the Oakland Raiders. These... Read More
Why You Should Wait on Tight End This Year
I like to stay flexible in my fantasy football draft preparations. I have a Plan A, of course, but there are always contingencies for when things inevitably take an unexpected turn on draft day. The one element of my planning process that I tend to stick to no matter what, however, is my preference to... Read More
ADP Showdown - Leonard Fournette vs Damien Williams
In this ADP showdown, let’s take a look at two running backs on vastly different teams and in two completely different situations. On one hand, we have Leonard Fournette. A back on a Jacksonville Jaguars team who is known more for their defense rather than their offense. A team which has already voided the guaranteed... Read More
Best-Ball Sleepers - Who to Target Late in MFL10s
The popularity of Best-Ball leagues has skyrocketed in recent seasons. There are several reasons why this format provides appeal to a growing number of fantasy owners. This includes the ability to conclude all roster management for the season once your draft has been completed. But the elimination of all decision-making during the regular season also increases... Read More
ADP Showdown - Drew Brees vs. Russell Wilson
Many fantasy owners these days employ the strategy of waiting on drafting quarterbacks until the mid to late rounds. With the amount of talent that is available early at running back and wide receiver, it's better to attack those positions. After the top 3-4 QBs are off the board, a case could be made that... Read More
Early FFPC ADP Observations - Tight Ends
As we announced in early June, RotoBaller is partnering with the FFPC to help bring their industry-leading games to all of our loyal RotoBaller readers. We'll be discussing the FFPC's awesome selection of games, and strategy and advice for those games, here at RotoBaller, on Twitter, and on SiriusXM throughout the Summer. Throughout Fantasy Football draft season, we... Read More
Superflex Draft Day Strategy
With the best fantasy football league in the world, the Scott Fish Bowl, finishing its 100-division Superflex draft, it is time to answer that age-old question for those of you not lucky enough to be in it. What is the best draft strategy in Superflex or two-quarterback leagues? Well, there really isn’t one answer. It... Read More
Fantasy Bomb Pod - How to Handle RB Committees
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) examine NFL backfields that could turn into running back committees in 2019. Which RBs should you fade or avoid in fantasy football drafts and which are safe to take a chance on? Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get... Read More
Injury Exam Room - Cam Newton, Dalvin Cook, Allen Robinson
In our new weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive preseason look into major injuries and their Fantasy Football implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury breakdown. It’s an unrivaled combination of medical and... Read More