Eagles Sending Kiko Alonso And Byron Maxwell To Dolphins

The Eagles are clearly moving on from the Chip Kelly era as they have dealt two of his big acquisitions from last season in Kiko Alonso and Byron Maxwell. Pending a physical, the Eagles are going to receive some currently undisclosed draft picks in exchange. The move helps the Miami D/ST in 2016, and it […]

Class-Act DE Justin Tuck Retires as a Champion On and Off The Football Field

Justin Tuck announced his retirement from the NFL at the end of the 2015 season, leaving behind a career filled with numerous accolades and achievements. On top of personal glory, Tuck made an impact on those he played with as was evident in the Oakland Raiders’ greatly-improved defense. Tuck was taken by the New York Giants in […]

Beast Quake, Skittles and Action, Boss: Marshawn Lynch's Career Retrospective

Marshawn Lynch is a magician. No, you say? Well, how else can you explain one man making nary a peep with his mouth, but creating a rumble so large that it registered on a seismograph with only his legs? OK, OK, magician is probably pushing it, but Lynch has safely assumed hero status in the […]

Rashean Mathis Calls it a Career

Amid all the big names that have decided to retire after the 2015 season, Rashean Mathis' name was lost in the shuffle. Mathis was drafted in 2003 by the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he found a lot of success. He was one of the top corners in the league from 2004-2006 and received his only Pro-Bowl invite […]

Off to Canton Goes Charles Woodson

Defensive back Charles Woodson had previously announced that 2015-16 would be his last season playing pro football. Woodson, now 39, has had quite the amazing career. Starting with his time at the University of Michigan, Woodson won the Heisman Trophy in 1997 while helping the Wolverines win a national title in that same season. It's also […]

Heath Miller Hangs 'Em Up

To the dismay of many Steelers fans, Heath Miller's career has come to an end. Miller was an 11-year veteran and one of Big Ben's main safety blankets over his career. As news of the retirement spread, Ben Roethlisberger shared this interaction between he and Miller to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: "He thanked me for being his teammate and […]

5-Time Pro Bowl DE Jared Allen Rides Off Into a Foggy Sunset

After 12 extravagant seasons anchoring the defensive line of four NFL franchises, Jared Allen announced his retirement from professional football by riding off into the sunset on the back of a black mare. One of the league's most flamboyant players over the past decade, Allen will be remembered for a variety of reasons. He's the class […]

Week 16 QB Outlooks: Blake Bortles, Matthew Stafford to Shine?

Each and every week, it’s imperative that you and your fantasy team put up some awesome points at the quarterback position. Seems simple enough, right? Unfortunately, this is one of those things that’s nearly always easier said than done. That said, if you’re looking to get beyond the low-lying fruits of the league’s biggest quarterback […]

Week 16 Avoids: Eli Manning, Matt Ryan to Severely Stumble?

If you’re one of those fantasy fanatics that’s constantly consuming start ‘em- and sit ‘em-type articles, the title of this particular piece might seem somewhat familiar. Yup, throughout the season, this exact quarterback duo has been labeled by a number of fantasy football sites as a “bust.” This week, things are no different—Eli Manning and […]

Week 16 Lineup Studs? Ryan Fitzpatrick, Tyrod Taylor, Alex Smith

Ryan Fitzpatrick has quietly been one of the most consistent quarterbacks in fantasy football this season. Though he was originally brought in as more of a game manager, Fitzpatrick has shredded that label with a vengeance. He’s averaged nearly 24 fantasy points per game over the last month, and he’s found success by limiting the […]

Week 16 Tight End Outlooks: Delanie Walker, Gary Barnidge, Julius Thomas

There haven’t been many more tight ends who’ve had the type of year Delanie Walker has. It doesn’t matter who his quarterback is either. Somehow, Walker has found a way to get open, and he’s about to finish the most impressive season of his NFL career. Walker has averaged nearly 13 fantasy points per game […]

Week 16 WR Booms: Jarvis Landry, Mike Evans, Golden Tate

Like most of Miami’s offense this year, Jarvis Landry has been difficult to gauge when it comes to fantasy production. Landry has only amassed double-digit fantasy points once in his last five games, but it was a monster 23-point performance against the New York Jets in Week 12. Even though he isn’t putting up the […]

Week 16 QB Booms: Blake Bortles, Kirk Cousins, Matthew Stafford

With second-year quarterback Blake Bortles at the helm, the offense of the Jacksonville Jaguars is playing like a unit we’re not used to seeing. With the help of Allen Robinson and Julius Thomas, Bortles has been able to elevate his game tremendously this season. Bortles is averaging more than 26 fantasy points per game over […]

Fantasy Risers for Week 16: Blake Bortles, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Bilal Powell

Week 16 is the biggest fantasy week of the season. Between the traditional date of fantasy playoffs finals and many big games leading to daily fantasy significance, everyone can find fun in the second to last week of the regular season. Many of us are scouring for the right fantasy player like a last minute […]

Fantasy Fallers for Week 16: Eli Manning, Chris Ivory, Todd Gurley

The hard decisions have to be made in a must-win fantasy football game. There’s a belief that you should always start the stars that led you to the fantasy playoffs but that is not the case. The best way to approach the tough choices is starting the players you feel most comfortable with in the […]

Week 16 Lineup Busts? Julio Jones, Alshon Jeffery, A.J. Green

The fears and doubts associated with decision making are part of the fun but can be quite stressful. Any lucky souls in the fantasy finals are in the tough spot of having to start the correct players. There are a couple of WR1 studs that are in terrible scenarios due to injury or bad matchups. […]

Week 16 Lineup Booms? Jeremy Maclin, Martavis Bryant, John Brown

The fantasy football season is coming to an end, and fanatics are stressing about making the right decisions in the finals. Wide receiver is a very important position and various inconsistent players can be the x-factor in a big win. There are three players at the position that are bound for big performances this week […]

Running Back Outlooks: Tim Hightower, James Starks, Cameron Artis-Payne

Injuries have plagued NFL locker rooms and fantasy lineups all season. Why should championship week be any different? Luckily, this is the last time I will write about one of these running back situations this season, while two others look to produce again in their newly acquired starting roles. According to New Orleans Times-Picayune, Drew […]

Fantasy Stock Up: Rueben Randle, Dwayne Harris, Will Tye

With the suspension to Odell Beckham Jr. in effect for Sunday, the door of opportunity swings wide open for several other players on New York. The Giants desperately cling to their playoff hopes and enter a must-win against the Minnesota Vikings. But can any of the three listed below step up in OBJ's absence, enough […]

Fantasy Stock Up: Doug Martin, Matt Forte, Andrew Luck

If you are looking for a running back who will be playing his heart out this week, look no further than Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Doug Martin. Martin, who has 1305 yards on 256 carries for an average of 5.1 yards per carry and five touchdowns, has a chance to win the NFL’s rushing title. And […]

Wide Receivers on the Rise for Week 16: Doug Baldwin, Jeremy Maclin, Golden Tate

With injuries to running backs Marshawn Lynch and replacement Thomas Rawls, the Seattle Seahawks have relied heavily on the passing game, especially in the last few weeks. Wide Receiver Doug Baldwin has quickly gone from average fantasy football point-getter to becoming a household name and a must-start. His performance has elevated to extreme levels in […]

Wide Receivers on the Decline for Week 16: Odell Beckham Jr, Larry Fitzgerald, Deandre Hopkins

For those of you looking to start Odell Beckham Jr. in your championship match in Week 16, you will have to look elsewhere for help. Odell has been arguably the most productive and consistent fantasy football wide receiver this season. Unfortunately, his antics on the field last week against the Carolina Panthers and Josh Norman […]

Fantasy Stock Down: Charles Clay, Jonathan Stewart, Adrian Peterson

If you were thinking about starting Buffalo Bills tight end Charles Clay this week, you may want to think again. According to ESPN’s Adam Caplan, Clay is still dealing with a sore back and is considered questionable to play this week against the Dallas Cowboys. This is the same injury that forced him to sit […]

Running Back Outlooks: Adrian Peterson, Denard Robinson and Travaris Cadet

The Minnesota Vikings held future hall of fame running back Adrian Peterson out of practice on Wednesday due to ankle and shoulder injuries. This news does not come as much of a surprise considering Peterson himself said he would likely miss practice time this week. However, Peterson and his head coach Mike Zimmer both believe […]

Wide Receiver Outlooks: Dez Bryant, Danny Amendola and A.J. Green

Although the Dallas Cowboys have absolutely nothing left to play for this season, for some reason the team is refusing to shut down star wide receiver Dez Bryant. Bryant is still recovering from the foot injury that kept him out several weeks and he’s also dealing with a knee injury. Despite being held out of […]

Quarterback Outlooks: Brock Osweiler, Brian Hoyer and Drew Brees

Peyton Manning will have to keep Brock Osweiler’s seat on the bench warm for at least one more week. The Denver Broncos announced that Osweiler will be the team’s starter for Week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals and Manning will not be active for the contest. That means if something were to happen to the […]

Wide Receiver Outlooks: Stevie Johnson, Amari Cooper and Alshon Jeffery

San Diego Chargers wide receiver Stevie Johnson hasn’t helped his owners getting to championship week, but now that it’s finally here – he might be able to help! Johnson has missed the past two weeks with a groin injury, but finally returned to practice this week. If Johnson plays on Thursday night against the Oakland […]

Week 16 NFL Matchups, Sleepers & Start/Sit - RotoBaller Radio Podcast

RotoBaller is very excited about the launch of our very own radio station. You can now find our new shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. This week is championship week for most of us lucky ones, so we focus on the fantasy football playoff matchups. RotoBaller Radio breaks down the full […]

RotoBaller Radio is On @ 9.30 PM – Fantasy Football Championship Week: Matchup Sleepers & Waiver Wire Pickups

RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph (@RealTalkRaph) will be talking all things fantasy football tonight at 9:30 PM EST with co-host and fantasy football expert Anthony Aniano (@AAnianoFantasy), Tuesday December 22nd, to prepare for Week 16 and discuss top waiver wire pickups and injury updates. They will be answering all of your fantasy football live on the air, so […]

Is Atlanta's Offense Back on Track? Matt Ryan, Julio Jones and Devonte Freeman Lead the Birds to Victory

The Atlanta Falcons have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL this season. After starting the season on a five game winning streak, Atlanta had been on a six game losing streak prior to Sunday's game over the Jacksonville Jaguars, with questions swirling about whether quarterback Matt Ryan's time was up in […]