ADP Showdown - Dante Pettis vs Christian Kirk
Two second-year players. Two receivers with a lot of hype this offseason. So, which one should you want in your draft? As with all decisions in life and fantasy football, the choice really depends on a lot of factors. Not just the players themselves, but the situations they find themselves in. Will Dante Pettis take over... Read More
ADP Showdown - Derrick Henry vs. Marlon Mack
Depending on how you start your drafts, the running backs currently ranked as RB2s could be make-or-break picks for the 2019 season. You'll find plenty of players with questions marks among this group. Whether it be players coming off of big finishes last season or the players that find themselves splitting time to a degree.... Read More
Dynasty Stock Watch for 2019 - Wide Receivers (Part 2)
The fantasy football stock market for wide receivers has no offseason. There were so many wide receivers to talk about whose fantasy stock in dynasty leagues has either skyrocketed or plummeted this offseason that I had to split it into two columns. This is what happens in the pass-happy NFL these days. Whether it is... Read More
Are You Ready for Football? Training Camp Storylines to Watch
Every year NFL training camp brings us plenty of stories to look at. There are position battles galore. Players threatening to hold out. And in some cases, straight up bad player takes to dig into. While the third of these can be the most comedic, Lizard people, dinosaurs not being real and the sun setting in... Read More
ADP Arbitrage - Maximizing Draft Value Early
While the draft isn't the only key to success in fantasy football, the early rounds can make a big difference. You want to maximize the value you get from those first few picks as much as possible. Many rankings and mock drafts have the same players in the same order early on. That doesn't mean... Read More
Committee Running Backs Worth Drafting
Want to see me say some dirty words on this website? Alright, here we go: Running. Back. Committee. Please don't go report me to my editors! I'm sorry! But while we're here and we're talking about all these dirty things, let's talk about running back committees. Are they good for fantasy owners? Nah. Are they a... Read More
What Does Tyreek Hill's Return Mean for the Chiefs?
What does Tyreek Hill mean to the Kansas City offense? Well, everything. Not only did he lead the team’s receivers in targets with 137 but he also led them with 87 receptions, 1,479 yards and 12 touchdowns. These stats not only made him the number one receiver on his own team but made him the WR1... Read More
Early FFPC ADP Observations - Running Back
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
Fantasy Football Injury Exam Room: Leonard Fournette, Cooper Kupp, O.J. Howard
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 - Melvin Gordon vs Todd Gurley ADP Showdown
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) debate who is the better draft value between running backs Melvin Gordon and Todd Gurley based on current ADP and risk factors. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and... Read More
Is Dante Pettis the Player to Own in San Francisco?
At RotoBaller, we share your passion and dedication toward constructing the best possible rosters in every format that is available for members of the fantasy community. That is why we maintain our ongoing commitment toward providing a massive array of valuable statistics, comprehensive analysis, and thoroughly researched recommendations. This includes our collection of articles on... Read More
Fantasy Bomb Pod - How to Value Melvin Gordon
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) discuss Chargers running back Melvin Gordon and how to value him in fantasy football drafts based on his potential holdout for a new contract. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on... Read More
Running Back Committees to Avoid in 2019
The list of running back committees seemingly grows larger every year. As more NFL teams embrace analytics and the modern game, they understand the replaceability of running backs. With fewer teams rostering a truly elite three-down back, a greater number of them deploy multiple backs, each bringing something different to the table. As someone who... Read More
Dynasty ADP Arbitrage - Josh Jacobs vs Kerryon Johnson
Dynasty is a young man’s game. Not for the age of the participant, but the age of the players you want on your team. Especially at the running back position, it is imperative to find the young stud. Frank Gore notwithstanding, the typical RB hits a wall at age 30. The shelf life for a running... Read More
Dynasty Stock Watch - Wide Receivers (Part 1)
The stock market in fantasy football is always turbulent, especially during the offseason when draft choices, free-agent signings, blockbuster trades, coaching changes and off-the-field soap operas can change a player’s fantasy value instantaneously. The NFL has the longest offseason of the four major American sports, which means there are more months for a player’s fantasy... Read More
Buying James Conner as a First-Rounder
Last season, the biggest debate in fantasy football heading into drafts was whether or not running back Le'Veon Bell was worthy of the first overall pick, let alone a first-round draft pick. As we now know, he sat out the entire season, and his backup running back James Conner went on to be an elite... Read More
ADP Showdown - Jameis Winston vs Philip Rivers
You will be hard pressed to find two guys closer in ADP than Jameis Winston and Philip Rivers. As of the time of this writing, they are right next to each other at 10.07. If you are waiting on a QB (which you should be), the 10th round is a perfect time to grab one.... Read More
Fantasy Bomb Pod - Amari Cooper vs TY Hilton ADP Showdown
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) debate who is the better draft pick between wide receivers Amari Cooper and T.Y. Hilton. 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 Football Injury Exam Room - Hard Truths on Todd Gurley and More
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 - Le'Veon Bell vs Dalvin Cook ADP Showdown
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) debate who is the better draft pick between running backs Le'Veon Bell and Dalvin Cook. 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
ADP Showdown - Zach Ertz vs George Kittle
The tight end position in fantasy has become a bit of a wasteland over the last few years. There is just not a lot of depth to speak of. The group is very top-heavy with consistent scorers making them options that many owners covet in drafts. Once you get through the players at the top... Read More
Early FFPC ADP Observations: Quarterbacks
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 the preseason, we... Read More
ADP Showdown - Derrius Guice vs Rashaad Penny
Typically, there are two types of RB2's fantasy players will target in their draft: a known, or an unknown quantity. A known would be somebody like Marlon Mack. While Mack has a path to being an RB1, it's much more likely that he settles in as a stellar RB2. They're high-floor guys who usually don't... Read More
Fantasy Bomb Pod - Guillotine League Strategy
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) explain guillotine fantasy football leagues, how to approach them on draft day and how to manage your FAAB throughout the season in these unique formats. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on... Read More
2019 NFL Rookie Rankings Analysis
With the 2019 NFL Draft now behind us, fantasy owners are now looking forward to the upcoming season. The first step in this process tends to be rookie drafts for those in dynasty formats. Now is the time to become acquainted with the new blood in the league, the teams in which they were drafted,... Read More
Who Is the No. 1 Overall Pick in Fantasy Football for 2019?
Let’s get this out of the way early, about two months before a lot of people even have their drafts. Even the most fair-weather fantasy football owner or someone who does not actually play the game may ask this question. If they hear you talking about fantasy football, they might simply ask you this if... Read More
Fantasy Bomb Pod - Best-Ball Value Picks
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) discuss their favorite value picks for best-ball drafts in the 2019 season. These players aren't sleepers but undervalued players that can be found in the later rounds. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and... Read More
Born to Run - A Case for Going RB/RB to Start Your Draft
Zero RB discussion seems to rear its head every season. It can be an effective strategy, depending on when you are picking in your draft. However, there is another school of thought and that is Zero WR. While going into any draft with a pre-ordained strategy will lead to mistakes being made in your draft,... Read More
Guillotine Leagues - How to Play and Win
When it comes to newer forms of fantasy football leagues, Guillotine leagues are one of the more exciting up-and-coming formats. Just like any other fantasy football leagues, there are several different ways to go about drafting your team. There is no right or wrong solution in terms of how to draft or in-season strategies, but... Read More