Let's start this article with an immediate peek behind the curtain. My must-draft, my guys, league-winners, whatever vernacular you use, have changed again and again. Rough draft after rough draft. And it's not because of indecisiveness. The rash of preseason injuries -- from Emeka Egbuka's toe to Luther Burden III's groin to Tucker Kraft's snap […]

Last season, five receivers topped 160 targets, including Ja'Marr Chase (185), Amon-Ra St. Brown (172), Trey McBride (169), Puka Nacua (166), and Jaxon Smith-Njigba (163), forming one of the most exclusive clubs. Assuming Malik Nabers was healthy in his 2024 season, which featured 170 targets, it would've gained him access to this club. So, which […]

This article highlights five of the top rookie targets for the 2026 fantasy football season. These players stand out because of their talent, opportunity, and late-season upside, but they are not the only rookies worth drafting. Rookies can change fantasy seasons. In dynasty leagues, they are the most important selections of every rookie draft. In... […]

Draft season is upon us, and running back is arguably the most important position you have to nail down. You can always get a high-value QB in late rounds, and overstock on WRs in the middle rounds, but for running backs, you absolutely have to draft a top-tier starter and a couple of competent backups. […]

The wait is almost over! Soon, we'll see a new batch of players make their regular-season debuts, and it's time to crush those last-minute rookie drafts. We're back with our freshly-updated top 100 fantasy football rookie rankings for 2026. These updated 2026 rookie rankings are put together by Matt Donnelly, Phil Clark, Jackson Sparks, and Andrew […]

We are now days away from the fantasy football season kicking off. The NFL Combine, draft, and Hall of Fame Game are now things of the past. With draft season in full force, it’s time to identify players that offer the best return on your investment. Fantasy Championships aren’t won by players selected in the […]

The Arizona running back depth chart has undergone quite the facelift this summer. Michael Carter led the Cardinals with 333 rushing yards last season. The runner-ups? Emari Demercado (312) and Bam Knight (269). Those names make it abundantly clear why the Cardinals led the league in pass attempts last season. Third-overall pick Jeremiyah Love appeared […]

The success of the running back position in fantasy in 2025 is having a direct impact on fantasy football ADP heading into 2026. More and more running backs are being pushed up, forcing fantasy managers to get comfortable making stances on ambiguous or uncertain backfields. One backfield that is undecided heading into 2026 is the […]

Some NFL teams have the same WR1 year-over-year. Puka Nacua, Ja'Marr Chase, and Amon-Ra St. Brown come to mind. These guys aren't going anywhere, and they're set to produce for fantasy teams once again in 2026. Other teams turn over more often, either via trades, free agency, or the NFL Draft. New players assume new […]

Have you already drafted your fantasy team and are looking ahead to Week 1 start-sit calls? Or are you just looking at the Week 1 rankings before your draft to see who could produce a spike week right out of the gate? Either way, we have you covered with our updated Week 1 running back fantasy […]

Who is ready for fantasy football? It's almost that time, and ahead of your drafts, we're back with our updated fantasy football IDP rankings for 2026. In the rankings below, you'll see where the top 150 LBs, DL, and DBs stand, among all others. RotoBaller lead fantasy football analysts Chris Gregory and Matt Donnelly have put […]

Sure, I like playing fantasy football, but my real favorite pastime is saying that I was right all along. Fantasy preseason is rife with chances to do exactly that, provided you’re willing to take a few calculated risks. During preseason last year, I was particularly high on later-round gems like Harold Fannin Jr. (PPR TE6), […]

Every year we attempt to assess which players can perform as well or better than they did the year before and target them in fantasy football. Like any other sport, just getting on the field for as many plays as possible is half the battle. But it's also about getting involved while you're out there. […]

The 2026 NFL season is just weeks away as fantasy managers gear up for their championship season. In fantasy, the draft is the single most important factor separating playoff teams from non-playoff teams, so in order to compete, you have to draft well. Hitting your early-round picks is crucial, but managers can make up for […]

The new fantasy football season is nearing, and whether you're set to take part in a start-up draft or are looking to make some trades before the season begins, we're here to help with our updated fantasy football dynasty rankings for 2026. These fantasy football dynasty rankings are consensus staff rankings by Matt Donnelly, Jorden […]

Few players can earn the title of "league-winner" in fantasy football, but that select group will be the ones to crown royalty. Sometimes it boils down to investing in a scary health situation, pulling up a key rookie, or reading into a new offensive environment (coaching, talent, scheduling, etc.) that others haven't adjusted enough for. […]

You have to know when to hold them and know when to fold them. Some rookie receivers hit right away, and some fantasy managers must learn how to be patient as new opportunities become available as the league calendar flips from one month to another. It’s easy to go on a limb and say Carnell […]

We're now passed the threshold for Major League teams to call up prospects while retaining their rookie eligibility for the 2027 season. That likely means we're about to see a flurry of prospect promotions over the next couple of weeks. We already got one of those promotions a few days ago with Joshua Baez bursting […]

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of our Starting Pitcher Starts and Sits column for the week ahead - Monday August 17 through Sunday August 23. As you've come to expect, this article will cover who is pitching, their opponent, and a confidence/startability score based on our tools. This supplies you with a useful start/sit […]

Hello RotoBallers! It's time to set those lineups, and we're here to guide you with our fantasy baseball hitter start/sit recommendations chart for the week ahead (August 17 - August 23). Today, we'll look at some lineup decisions for players like Ian Happ, Christian Yelich, Bo Bichette, and more -- and how their matchups project […]

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to the latest installment of the mid-week Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for fantasy baseball. At this point of the season, we are past the trade deadline in most fantasy leagues. That means finding fresh talent on the wire to give your team a boost is even more important. This week is […]

It's time for the Week 21 edition of our Unlikely Aces column for the 2026 fantasy baseball season. In this piece, we discuss surprising pitchers who are going above and beyond expectations, providing your team with unlikely ace production that not many were expecting. Some performances are more sustainable than others, so we'll dive into […]

August has arrived. Training camp is officially underway. That means fantasy football drafts aren’t far behind. For some people, simply joining a league and experiencing the camaraderie that comes with it is enough to satisfy them. However, if you’re a serious fantasy gamer, then you know that it’s undeniably more fun to win your league […]

Over the past two weeks of MLB action, several top prospects have earned the call and made a massive impact, such as Joshua Baez and George Lombard Jr. Below, we will take a look at seven emerging prospects who could find themselves in the major leagues in the coming weeks. So, should fantasy managers stash […]

Defenses and special teams (D/ST) can help win weeks. Though we sometimes focus on offense, identifying potential sleepers on defense can provide spike weeks, helping fantasy managers win leagues. In redraft leagues, the playoffs matter, but we need to reach that point. One way to increase our odds of reaching the fantasy football playoffs is […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of our Sneaky Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Column for Week 21 of the fantasy baseball season. Every week of the fantasy baseball season, we look at three pitchers who are in a nice rhythm and determine whether these pitchers can sustain their recent strong production. For this week, we will […]

In the opening months of the season, managers have seen several top prospects earn the call and flash elite fantasy upside, showing the importance of stashing and how it can be the difference between winning and losing your league. In this piece, we will take a look at three intriguing hitter prospects to stash, including […]

Some of the greatest hitters and defenders in the game's history have occupied the hot corner, or more traditionally known as third base. In this piece, we will attempt to name the greatest third baseman from each of the 30 MLB teams in the sport's history. Let's dive in!   Arizona Diamondbacks Matt Williams While […]

Each year, many fantasy gamers make the mistake of largely ignoring the later rounds of their drafts. They wrongfully assume these picks are meaningless and don't put much effort into making them. What these managers fail to realize is that there are still a plethora of players in the latter stages of drafts who could […]