Nico Collins (WR, HOU): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~15 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~30 ANALYSIS: Our award-winning expert ranker Nick Mariano has Nico Collins ranked as one of the best values in terms of early-round receivers. Collins is being taken later than Chris Olave, Davante Adams, and Drake London despite finishing ahead of all three last season in fantasy points […]

Ladd McConkey (WR, LAC): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~100 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~122 ANALYSIS: While you've probably heard tons of off-season industry chatter about Ladd McConkey this summer, there's a good chance he could slip through the cracks with casuals. After snagging 58 catches for 762 yards and seven TDs as a redshirt sophomore at Georgia in 2022, McConkey […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects Ready To Shine: Chase DeLauter, Owen Caissie, Agustin Ramirez

We're closing in on the final weeks of the fantasy baseball season and there are still some players in the minors who could help out for fantasy purposes were they to get the call tomorrow. Even if they do not get the call this season, these prospects could have big impacts next season, so redraft […]

Hitters Advanced Metrics Leaders for Barrel% - Fantasy Baseball Studs and Duds (Week 23)

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to our hitter's advanced metrics leaders article for Week 23 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season! Today, we will be taking a look at players like Giancarlo Stanton, Brandon Marsh, Bobby Witt Jr., and more. As another week of baseball wraps up, I will recap which hitters had the most impactful plate appearances […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Fantasy Baseball Week 23

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 23 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season -- August 26 through September 1. This is our weekly article looking at players whom fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players worthy of a drop, […]

Who Should You Draft in Fantasy Football? Chris Olave, DK Metcalf, and Mike Evans Outlooks (2024)

There are less than two weeks left before the new NFL season kicks off. Fantasy football players worldwide may have their drafts in the coming days, and they may be in a dilemma about who to draft when they are on the clock. Chris Olave, Mike Evans, and DK Metcalf are among the best receivers […]

NFL Backup Quarterback Power Rankings from 1-32

No position in football matters more than the quarterback does. Since that's the case, it creates a sizable gap between the starters and backups across the league. Teams can have multiple high-end players at pretty much every position, but not at QB. Every NFL team enters the season hoping to never have to turn to […]

Who Should You Draft in Fantasy Football? Derrick Henry, Jonathan Taylor, Jahmyr Gibbs Outlooks (2024)

The arrival of the 2024 NFL season is coming quickly, and fans are eagerly looking forward to it. Many fantasy football players will have their drafts in the coming days, and they might have some doubts about which player to draft. Having a good running back is quite critical to performing well in the fantasy […]

Will Nick Chubb Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (knee) suffered a gruesome knee injury during a Monday Night Football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season. Chubb was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the game and, subsequently, the remainder of the season. Chubb remains on the Browns' roster ahead […]

Christian Kirk (WR, JAX): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~57 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~74 ANALYSIS: After a coming-out party in his first year in Jacksonville (2022), Kirk came back down to earth in 2023. He went from averaging 11.8 half-PPR points per game in 2022 to just 10.8 points last season. That might not seem like a lot, but it’s […]

George Pickens (WR, PIT): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~44 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~61 ANALYSIS: Let’s first focus on how Pickens's situation and environment have changed for the better. The Steelers traded Kenny Pickett and brought in Russell Wilson. Now, Wilson isn’t great. This is not the Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson, but the bar to be better than Pickett is […]

Amari Cooper (WR, CLE): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~46 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~57 ANALYSIS: Since being traded to the Browns in 2022, Cooper has been incredibly consistent. In his first season, he finished with 132 targets, 78 receptions, 1,160 yards, and nine touchdowns. Last year, he finished with 128 targets, 72 receptions, 1,250 yards, and five touchdowns in 15 games. […]

NFL QB Power Rankings - Fantasy Football Draft Studs, Sleepers, And Busts

The 2024 NFL season is nearly here. That means fantasy football drafts are happening by the thousands. Fantasy players know the way to build a league-winning roster is to draft studs, find sleepers, and avoid bust candidates. Let’s look at two quarterback studs fantasy players should draft, two sleepers they want to target, and two […]

Tee Higgins (WR, CIN): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~48 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~61 ANALYSIS: Since Joe Burrow came into the league in 2020, he’s averaged 36.4 pass attempts per game. That amounts to 619 pass attempts over 17 games. In his past two seasons, Burrow has averaged 37.3 pass attempts per game or 635 over 17 games. Okay, we are […]

Fantasy Football Sleepers to Draft in Deeper Leagues

While most fantasy leagues are typically 12-team formats, you may find yourself in a 14 or even 16-team league with deeper bench spots. This dramatically increases the draft pool and makes the waiver wire almost bare, at least initially, until injuries pile up throughout the season. As a result, deeper league managers must be very […]

Must-Have Fantasy Football Draft Picks - Players For Standard (Non-PPR) Leagues

When drafting a standard (non-PPR) fantasy football roster, touchdown potential and yardage are key factors to evaluate. Focusing on receptions is more important for point-per-reception (PPR) leagues than standard. Six must-have players for standard leagues are highlighted in this article. These players don't always see the most targets or catches, but they can break off […]

Dark Horse Contenders To Finish as the Fantasy Football RB1 (2024)

Finding an elite running back has been the goal of fantasy football for many years, but it's been getting tougher each year with the running back position being devalued league-wide and many teams using committees of two or even three backs to handle the work. While the odds of Christian McCaffrey repeating as the RB1 […]

Fantasy Football Players Your Home League Doesn't Know About

As we head into the heart of fantasy football draft season, most of us are probably juggling multiple drafts for a plethora of leagues. From dynasty to best ball to Superflex, there's a fantasy football format for almost anyone. Through the magic of technology, we have no trouble finding leagues full of folks with the same […]

League Winners? Fantasy Football Rookies With League-Winning Upside

Rookies have notoriously been difficult to predict for fantasy football. For years, managers tried their best to avoid rookies due to the uncertainty and volatility surrounding them. In more recent years, though, we have seen rookies make an immediate impact. Just last year, we saw C.J. Stroud and Puka Nacua emerge as top fantasy options. […]

How to Approach Superflex Fantasy Football Drafts in 2024

Jumping into a Superflex fantasy football draft? Brace yourself; it's a whole different ballgame. In Superflex, quarterbacks get snatched up faster than free nachos at a tailgate, with anywhere from six to eight QBs often disappearing in the first round. This creates a mad scramble and skyrockets their value due to the simple laws of […]

Drake London (WR, ATL): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~18 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~26 ANALYSIS: During his first two years, London has dealt with terrible quarterback play and questionable play-calling. It would be hard-pressed for any receiver to produce when their play-caller is scheming up plays for a backup tight end and their fifth wide receiver over the player chosen eighth […]

Where To Target Each Position in Fantasy Football - Draft Playbook for 2024

If you are new to fantasy football, then you may have heard the terms hero running back, zero running back, heavy at wide receiver, wait at quarterback, etc. These are all various fantasy draft strategies. Every strategy is valid, but your favorite strategy should depend on your style of play. Each draft strategy comes with […]

Fantasy Football Draft Targets - Wide Receivers To Bounce Back in 2024

The wide receiver position has taken over the first round of fantasy drafts. Despite Christian McCaffrey going first overall in most leagues this year, a whopping eight wide receivers have an ADP inside the top 13 in drafts this year (CeeDee Lamb, Tyreek Hill, Ja'Marr Chase, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Justin Jefferson A.J. Brown, Puka Nacua, […]

Ryan Kirksey's Bold Predictions for 2024 Fantasy Football

It's Bold Predictions SZN in the fantasy football world as we approach the 2024 season. Everywhere you turn, there is another hot take on social media or a new piece of content blasting out hot takes on who will be the next Puka Nacua or Sam LaPorta. Just what is a bold prediction, exactly? Is […]

Undervalued Running Backs: Fantasy Football Sleepers and Draft Values for 2024

Using the market to find discounts and deals is the fun aspect of fantasy football. While it's easier said than done, we can look at the data to find potential mispriced running backs. Though we're seeing running backs being discounted, the high-end options still go in the first two rounds, with 10 at the position […]

Nick Mariano's "My Guys" For The 2024 Fantasy Football Season

The preseason has started, and fantasy football drafts are firing on all cylinders. Perhaps you've been with me in the best ball streets, but now big seasonal home leagues are revving up. It is time to finalize your prep and get those draft boards ready for action. Fantasy managers often identify which players to target […]

Fantasy Football Do Not Draft List - 2024 Busts and Avoids

Fantasy football players spend so much time focusing on which players to draft that they sometimes overlook the players they shouldn’t. It’s a simple concept that goes a long way toward sustained success in your league. Players disappoint every year. Whether it’s due to poor circumstances, injuries, subpar play, or just bad luck, there are […]

Third-Year Fantasy Football Breakouts for 2024 - Zamir White, George Pickens, Drake London, more

It’s never too early to plan for the upcoming fantasy football season. One of the best ways to get a jump on your league mates is correctly identifying which players are set up for third-year breakout seasons. Nailing a breakout pick can mean hoisting your championship belt in the air as you look down upon […]

One-Man Backfields To Chase In 2024 Fantasy Football

In the year 2024, there aren’t a whole lot of backfields that feature just one guy. That’s just not how most NFL teams decide to handle the position these days. However, there are still a few out there. In this article, I won’t highlight the obvious ones. Christian McCaffrey, Jonathan Taylor, Breece Hall, and Saquon […]