X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Join the Best Live Fantasy Chat Community!

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Player Comparisons
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

5 Breakout Wide Receivers You Need to Draft

 

NFL Wide Receivers To Target in 2014

Let’s take a look at the some 2014 fantasy football wide receiver sleepers that have the potential to become fantasy stars this season. Since these potential breakout players have the potential to return significant value considering their current ADPs, they can all be considered sleepers for your fantasy football draft, even if some of them are more well known than others. We touch on a couple rookies and some other big breakout candidates for 2014 fantasy football, so make sure these players are part of your draft strategy.


Michael Floyd, ARI

Broderick Delaney - http://www.flickr.com/photos/delaneyr/7761020426/in/set-72157635364540505/This is my 3rd time writing about Michael Floyd this offseason.  If you haven’t checked out my previous articles, check out my two pieces on Floyd.  Floyd is a physical specimen not unlike Josh GordonDemaryius ThomasJulio Jones and Andre Johnson, as he possesses the size, speed and strength necessary to be a factor anywhere on the football field. It has been reported that Floyd had a fantastic offseason, as expected for someone with his talent level.

Floyd made himself relevant last year in a Cardinals offense that was rather effective, and we can expect more of that this year.  Bruce Arians has a very vertical offensive philosophy, which plays right into Floyd’s strengths.  If he is able to increase his touchdown total (which he almost certainly will given how many times he was tackled within the 5 yard line last year), he is poised for huge coming out party this year.

I expect Larry Fitzgerald to stay underneath for most plays while Floyd is used in every way possible, most of it being vertical, as his ability to win the ball at the high point is pretty outstanding.I love the value he offers currently, being drafted 63rd (WR23) as the low WR2 / high WR3, as I expect him to put up top 20 numbers while top 12 is not out of the question.

 

Justin Hunter, TEN

The Titans have been going out of their way the past 2 years to light a fire under Hunter.  He possesses plenty of physical tools, and at 6’4, is a matchup nightmare against any corner.  Had it not been for character concerns, he would have probably been a first rounder.  However, he failed to make a true impact last year, falling below Nate Washington and Kendall Wright in targets for most of the season.

Even though he is still not listed as a starter this year, it’s commonly thought that he will replace Washington as the year progresses.  On just 18 catches last year, he amassed 4 touchdowns and over 350 yards receiving. He did receive 42 targets, so the low amount of catches is a bit concerning, but he did have Ryan Fitzpatrick throwing to him on most occasions.

While Jake Locker isn’t Aaron Rodgers, he is a big upgrade.  On the few opportunities he did have to make an impact, Hunter succeeded, hauling in 100 yards in two games while making a big impact in a 3rd.  Ken Whisenhunt’s offense should be more vertical than what Tennessee has had in the past, akin to what we saw in Arizona during the Kurt Warner era, giving Hunter plenty of opportunities.  It’s a question of when, not if he will be starting.  His current ADP of 160 (WR55) lets you buy him as a WR5, but he could give you low end WR2 value by years end.

 

Kelvin Benjamin, CAR

I’m almost listing Benjamin here by default.  Before Benjamin was drafted, he was being touted by experts and fans alike as a player with high bust potential due to him having weak hands, below average speed, and a limited route tree.  When Benjamin landed in Carolina, I immediately pegged him as a guy to target.

There is no one else for Cam Newton to throw to, as Jason Avant and Jerricho Cotchery are well past their primes and are both possession receivers.  Outside of Greg Olsen, Benjamin is the only player who can actually get down field for the Panthers.  Newton’s numbers have declined year after year, but with an expected downgrade in the defense, and with the questionable health of Jonathan Stewart, I expect the Panthers to focus slightly more on the pass this year.  Kelvin Benjamin should be the main beneficiary of that.

The reports out of camp have been absolutely glowing as of late, as Benjamin has actually proved doubters wrong. His hands have been well above average, while his blocking ability and vertical routes have been as expected.  He should be on the field for a majority of Carolina’s snaps, and could see upwards of 130 targets.  Carolina is very run heavy in the redzone (very, very run heavy) but I expect Benjamin to get his fair share of red zone looks due to his sheer dominant size. I would hate to draft Benjamin as a starter, because he is a rookie, but his current ADP of 145 (WR49) lets you draft him as a WR4, one who is very likely to post numbers equivalent to Keenan Allen last year and far exceed his draft day price.

 

Brandin Cooks, NO

Sigh, another rookie.  I’m not a fan of drafting rookies, as I described in 5 Guidelines to Follow on Draft Day, but Cooks has been the talk of the town ever since the college football season ended.  Cooks is extremely fast, lightning quick, and built like a bigger Tavon Austin. He went to the best possible team he could have went to in the New Orleans Saints, who just lost Darren Sproles and rely on the overrated Pierre Thomas to catch their underneath passes. The Saints have consistently been at the top of the NFL in passing, and for good reason, as Drew Brees is their quarterback.

If Cooks is able to carve out a role and play over 50% of the snaps in New Orleans, he is a surefire fantasy starter this year.  On the depth chart, he is currently listed behind Marques Colston and Kenny Stills, while Jimmy Graham (and Pierre Thomas for now) are ahead of him in targets as well.  They lost Darren Sproles and Lance Moore, who combined for almost 150 targets last year.  If Cooks sees about 90 targets, the low end of what I expect, then he should thrive, both in the screen game and in one on one coverage.. Kenny Stills received 51 targets as a rookie, and Cooks has a much more developed game than Stills did.  I’m buying Cooks as a starter for fantasy, and in PPR, he has upside to be a monster this year. His current ADP of 110 (WR37) lets you reach a little for him and still draft a starting WR at a WR4 price.

 

TY Hilton, IND

Many fantasy experts pegged Hilton as one of their top targets for a breakout 2013 season.  While he did put up nice statistics, he had far from a coming out party, finishing with just over 1000 yards and 5 touchdowns.  When the Colts lost Reggie Wayne, Hilton failed to step up on multiple occasions.  This year, we can expect more from Hilton.

Pep Hamilton, the Colts offensive coordinator, was notoriously run heavy last year despite their generational talent in Andrew Luck playing quarterback.  Rightfully so, Hamilton faced a ton of criticism for relying on the struggling Trent Richardson, who possessed no speed or vision, who Hamilton kept giving the ball to week after week.  Pep Hamilton has stated on multiple occasions that he will throw more, and while you can’t always believe what coaches say, I expect this to be true because of, well, Andrew Luck.  Luck threw for 3800 yards last year, and that number can hit 4400 easily.

Hilton was targeted 138 times last year, good for 17th in the NFL.  I think that number should stay roughly the same even with the increase in volume due to Reggie Wayne and Dwayne Allen being back and the addition of Hakeem Nicks (who has been disappointing so far in camp and preseason).  Hilton has drawn rave reviews from reporters, and is expected to see an every down role with the Colts even with Wayne returning.  He has been working on extending his route tree so he can be used in every spot on the field, which should open up more opportunities for him and increase his catch rate.  He is being drafted as a WR3 (67 overall, WR25), and he is a rather safe one at that, but he has a much higher breakout potential than those being drafted around him, such as Torrey Smith, and Emmanuel Sanders and Mike Wallace.

 

Editor’s note: Our 2014 fantasy football draft kit has everything you need, all in one easy place, to prepare you for your drafts. Exclusive tiered rankings, sleepers, draft strategies, mock draft tools, NFL rookies, dynasty leagues, team previews, player analysis & more… and we’re practically giving it away for just $2.99! 

 

Other Potential Breakouts to Watch

rotoballer-fantasy-football-cordarrelle-pattersonCordarrelle Patterson - Talent-wise, Patterson deserves to be at the top of this list, but the Vikings offense just isn’t ideal for him.  He looked phenomenal in that first preseason game, and it looks like the Vikings will be using him all over the field.

I just don’t expect his targets to be up there with the elite just yet. Greg Jennings had only 106 targets last year, and Patterson may barely eclipse that.

Spending a 4th round pick on him will make it difficult to return positive value.  While he should still post good numbers, I’m not expecting a monster breakout that will justify his current draft price.

 

Marvin Jones - I wanted to list Marvin Jones here even though he broke his foot. When he gets healthy, he’s an intriguing waiver wire pickup.  He was a great college prospect that fell due to character concerns.

He’s showed great vertical ability and found the endzone 10 times this past year.  If he’s at full speed, he could give you some decent value.  Hue Jackson is a notorious run heavy coach however, so the targets just may not be there to support a true break out.

 

Jordan Matthews - Chip Kelly didn’t give his rookies that much playing opportunity last year, but if Matthews can make an impact early on, he should see consistent playing time, as he’s way more talented than Riley Cooper.  I don’t expect a breakout, but he has a ton of talent and is in a great situation long term. He'll be a late round flier or waiver wire pickup that you should keep your eye on.

 

Reuben Randle - Many people are drafting Reuben Randle at somewhat of a premium because he’s the most likely person to find the endzone in New York, and he’s also likely to get over some of his sophomore woes this past season.

If Eli improves on his play, Randle should get plenty of opportunities to be successful, as he’s starting on the outside even with the addition of Beckham.  I’m just having a hard time trusting him because he looked so lost so many times last year. If he gets it together though, he’s a matchup nightmare with his size.  At his current ADP of 130 (WR43), he provides some potentially great value as a backup WR for your team.

 

Aaron Dobson - Hooray, Dobson is actually practicing!  Dobson should have no issue overtaking Kenbrell Thompkins and become 5th in line for targets behind Rob GronkowskiDanny AmendolaShane Vereen, and Julian Edelman.

While Amendola has apparently looked great, he’s one of the biggest injury risk’s in the NFL, and Vereen and Gronk aren’t exactly Iron Horses either. Dobson can stretch the field pretty well, and Tom Brady isn’t afraid to throw to him. He is a valuable asset to own on the bench, and should put up some decent games.  If one, two or even three of the players ahead of him goes down, he could solidify himself as one of Brady’s top targets.

 

Kenny Britt - I think the days of thinking Kenny Britt could become a star are long gone.  His ACL tear sapped a good amount of his speed.  However, reports are coming out of St. Louis that he has looked quick and is quickly becoming the favorite target of Sam Bradford.

While the St. Louis receiving corps is somewhat crowded, with Jared Cook, Tavon Austin, and Brian Quick, I wouldn’t call any of those players proven by any means.  Kenny Britt should see ample opportunities, and if he plays well in the preseason would make a great buy low or waiver wire target as a player who could receive over 100 targets.

 




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Player Comparisons
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Caleb Martin15 mins ago

Probable Against Portland
Logan Cooley24 mins ago

Nets First Career Hat Trick Versus Nashville
Frederik Andersen35 mins ago

Continues Winning Streak With Second Shutout
Jackson Chourio37 mins ago

Leading Off In Brewers Opener
Anton Forsberg41 mins ago

Shuts Out Chicago
Kevin Love47 mins ago

Probable On Friday
Joel Eriksson Ek49 mins ago

Makes Scoring Return Thursday
Nathan MacKinnon54 mins ago

Home Point Streak Ends
Jaime Jaquez55 mins ago

Jr. Expected To Play Friday
Ryan Graves1 hour ago

Evaluated For An Upper-Body Injury
Tyler Herro1 hour ago

Remains Sidelined Against Portland
Timothy Liljegren1 hour ago

To Miss "Some Time"
Alec Burks1 hour ago

Questionable On Friday
Dean Wade2 hours ago

Won't Play Against 76ers
OG Anunoby2 hours ago

Ruled Out Again Friday
Nick Senzel11 hours ago

Expected To Miss 3-4 Weeks
Jon Gray11 hours ago

To Start On Sunday
Justin Steele11 hours ago

Likely To Go On Injured List
Anfernee Simons13 hours ago

Out Against The Heat
Max Kepler13 hours ago

X-Rays Come Back Negative On Max Kepler
Keldon Johnson13 hours ago

Questionable For Friday
Justin Steele13 hours ago

Has Left-Hamstring Tightness
Matisse Thybulle13 hours ago

Questionable For Friday
Davis Bertans13 hours ago

Listed As Probable For Friday
Jusuf Nurkic13 hours ago

Questionable Against Oklahoma City
Dario Saric13 hours ago

Listed As Questionable For Friday
Noah Clowney14 hours ago

Probable For Nets Friday
Jonathan Kuminga14 hours ago

Questionable For Warriors Friday
Jerami Grant14 hours ago

Considered Doubtful For Friday
Dennis Smith14 hours ago

Jr. Probable For Friday
Lauri Markkanen14 hours ago

Questionable Against Houston
Toumani Camara14 hours ago

Will Not Play Friday
Justin Steele14 hours ago

Exits Thursday's Start
Richaun Holmes14 hours ago

Out Versus Pistons
Cameron Johnson14 hours ago

Out Against Chicago On Friday
David Bednar14 hours ago

Still Dealing With Lat Injury
Rhys McKee15 hours ago

Searching For First UFC Win
Chidi Njokuani15 hours ago

Drops Back Down To Welterweight At UFC Atlantic City
Kyle Nelson15 hours ago

An Underdog Again At UFC Atlantic City
Bill Algeo15 hours ago

Eyes Sixth UFC Win
Joaquin Buckley15 hours ago

Gets Ranked Opponent At UFC Atlantic City
Vicente Luque15 hours ago

Gets Short-Notice Opponent At UFC Atlantic City
Eduardo Rodriguez16 hours ago

Could Throw Off Mound In 5-7 Days
Max Kepler16 hours ago

Leaves On Opening Day With Injury
Nick Senzel16 hours ago

Suffers Broken Thumb
Jason Foley16 hours ago

Earns The Save For Tigers
Tarik Skubal17 hours ago

Tosses Six Scoreless Innings On Opening Day
Corbin Burnes17 hours ago

Pitches A Gem On Opening Day
Royce Lewis17 hours ago

Exits With Quad Injury
Max Scherzer19 hours ago

Throws Bullpen Session
Clayton Kershaw19 hours ago

"Ahead Of Things" Timetable-Wise
Walker Buehler19 hours ago

Ahead Of Schedule
Corey Seager19 hours ago

Active On Opening Day
Oneil Cruz19 hours ago

Batting Sixth On Opening Day
Bryan Reynolds21 hours ago

In Opening Day Lineup
Aaron Ekblad24 hours ago

Returning To Panthers Lineup Thursday
Nikita Kucherov1 day ago

Establishes New Career High With 42nd Goal
Shane Pinto1 day ago

Collects Career-High Four Points
Valeri Nichushkin1 day ago

Nursing A Lower-Body Injury
Samuel Girard1 day ago

Battling An Illness
J.K. Dobbins1 day ago

Visiting With Chargers On Thursday
Oskar Sundqvist1 day ago

To Miss Rest Of Season With Torn ACL
Ethan Bear1 day ago

Enters Player Assistance Program
Mark Hubbard2 days ago

Coming Off A Career Performance
Davis Thompson2 days ago

Looking To Pay Off A Stellar Run Of Ball-Striking
Akshay Bhatia2 days ago

Coming Into Houston With Confidence
Thorbjorn Olesen2 days ago

Still Trying To Find Footing On U.S. Soil
Patrick Rodgers2 days ago

Fighting Inconsistencies Heading Into Houston
Malik Nabers2 days ago

Shines At Pro Day
Carolina Panthers2 days ago

Jadeveon Clowney Signing Two-Year Deal With Panthers
Wyndham Clark2 days ago

Battling Back Injury Ahead of Houston Open
San Francisco 49ers2 days ago

Talanoa Hufanga Expected To Return At Training Camp
Jayden Daniels2 days ago

Raiders To Meet With Jayden Daniels
Tank Bigsby2 days ago

Jaguars Want Tank Bigsby More Involved
Josh Reynolds2 days ago

Signs Two-Year Deal With Broncos
Doug Ghim2 days ago

Looks To Bounce Back At Houston Open
PGA2 days ago

Cameron Davis Seeking Consistency Ahead Of Houston Open
Thomas Detry2 days ago

A Gamble At Houston Open
Ryan Fox2 days ago

Lacks Upside Heading Into Houston Open
Andrew Novak2 days ago

Will Be Chalk At Houston Open
Josh Doan2 days ago

Scores Twice In His NHL Debut
Filip Forsberg2 days ago

Makes History In Big Comeback Win
Jamie Benn2 days ago

Scores In Fifth Consecutive Game
Sidney Crosby2 days ago

Collects Three Points Versus Carolina
Artemi Panarin2 days ago

Continues Scoring Tear With Three Assists
Joey Daccord2 days ago

Shuts Out Ducks
Sahith Theegala2 days ago

Showing Consistency This Season
Wyndham Clark2 days ago

Working Toward Star Status
Scottie Scheffler2 days ago

Heads To Houston At His Best
Sam Ryder2 days ago

Putting The Lights Out Of Late
Joel Dahmen2 days ago

All Systems Go For Joel Dahmen In Houston
Kurt Kitayama2 days ago

Ready For Houston Debut
Ben Griffin2 days ago

Finding Form Heading To Houston
Taylor Moore3 days ago

Continues Made-Cut Streak Heading To Houston
Adam Svensson3 days ago

Hoping For Consistency In Houston
Taylor Montgomery3 days ago

Looks To Bounce Back In Houston
Amon-Ra St. Brown3 days ago

Discussing Extension With Lions
Jared Goff3 days ago

Lions Discussing New Deal
J.K. Dobbins3 days ago

Cleared For Football Activities
Los Angeles Rams3 days ago

Tre'Davious White To Join Rams
PIT3 days ago

Sam Poulin Recalled From AHL
Nick Chubb3 days ago

Expected To Start Load Running Next Month
D'Andre Swift3 days ago

Bears View D'Andre Swift As Receiving Weapon
Cordarrelle Patterson3 days ago

Signing With Steelers
Sam Howell3 days ago

Seahawks Believe Sam Howell Can Be A Full-Time Starter
Tennessee Titans3 days ago

L'Jarius Sneed Agrees On Four-Year Contract With Titans
Dak Prescott3 days ago

No Indication A Deal Is Coming For Dak Prescott
Calvin Ridley3 days ago

To Have Big Role In Tennessee
Josh Jacobs3 days ago

To Be Used More In Passing Game
Pittsburgh Steelers4 days ago

Cameron Heyward Expected To Be Healthy For Training Camp
Zach Wilson4 days ago

Jets Could End Up Keeping Zach Wilson
Amanda Ribas4 days ago

Takes Decision Loss
Rose Namajunas4 days ago

Snaps Losing Streak
Edmen Shahbazyan4 days ago

Scores Vicious Comeback Knockout
AJ Dobson4 days ago

Knocked Out In The First Round At UFC Vegas 89
Fernando Padilla4 days ago

Gets Back On Track With Submission Win
Luis Pajuelo4 days ago

Submitted In UFC Debut
William Byron4 days ago

Dominates For Victory At COTA
Ty Gibbs4 days ago

Grabs Another Solid Finish At COTA
Chris Buescher4 days ago

Texas Native Chris Buescher Finishes Eighth At COTA
Christopher Bell4 days ago

Kyle Busch Confronts Christopher Bell Following A Top-10 Finish At COTA
Justin Haley4 days ago

Disqualified After Strong COTA Run
Martin Truex Jr4 days ago

. Rounds Out Top Ten At COTA
NASCAR4 days ago

A.J. Allmendinger Worms Way Up To Sixth At COTA
Shane Van Gisbergen4 days ago

Shane van Gisbergen Comes Down to Earth After Mediocre COTA Run
Ross Chastain4 days ago

Ran Well at COTA as Usual Despite Late-Race Fade
Christopher Bell4 days ago

Furious Charge Falls Just Short at COTA
Tyler Reddick4 days ago

Scores Strong Finish of Fifth at COTA
Chase Elliott4 days ago

Finishes 16th at COTA After Lackluster Performance
Billy Quarantillo5 days ago

Suffers Submission Loss At UFC Vegas 89
Youssef Zalal5 days ago

Gets Submission Win In Return To The UFC
Cameron Saaiman5 days ago

Gets Knocked Out At UFC Vegas 89
Payton Talbott5 days ago

Scores KO Win At UFC Vegas 89
Justin Tafa5 days ago

Drops To .500 In The UFC
Karl Williams5 days ago

Remains Undefeated In The UFC
Kyle Larson5 days ago

Is One Of The Optimal DFS Options For COTA
Denny Hamlin5 days ago

Should Denny Hamlin Be Rostered For DFS Lineups At COTA?
Kaz Grala5 days ago

Is A Serviceable DFS Play For COTA
Shane Van Gisbergen5 days ago

Will Start 12th In First COTA Cup Start
Todd Gilliland5 days ago

Is A Sneaky DFS Play With Upside For COTA
William Byron5 days ago

Is One Of The Top Favorites To Win At COTA
Christopher Bell5 days ago

Is A Comfortable DFS Play For COTA
Tyler Reddick5 days ago

the Favorite to Win at COTA
Ty Gibbs5 days ago

Looking for First Career Win at COTA
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF

MORE RECENT ARTICLES

 
Marvin Harrison Jr. - Fantasy Football Rankings, College FB, WR, NFL Draft Sleepers

2024 NFL Mock Draft: First-Rounder With Trades

The 2024 NFL Draft is less than a month away. Yet, that isn’t soon enough for football fans. While everyone wants to discuss the quarterback class and the first few picks, the NFL Draft doesn’t end after the first round. Teams will find starters and star players on the second and third days of the... Read More


Kyren Williams - Fantasy Football, Waiver Wire Pickups

2024 NFL Free-Agency Winners and the Fantasy Football Impact- Part III

Throughout the NFL's offseason, many players see their fantasy football values fluctuate based on their movement and personnel decisions by their respective teams. Throughout this series, we have identified 12 players who have seen their fantasy football value increase over the free-agency period. The final big fantasy football value movement will come after the NFL... Read More


UFL DFS PICKS, FANTASY FOOTBALL, DRAFTKINGS, FANDUEL

UFL DFS Value Plays: Week 1 Bargain Bin for DraftKings Including E.J. Perry, CJ Marable, Jace Sternberger, more

Welcome to the Week 1 edition of RotoBaller's UFL DFS Bargain Bin, where the goal is to touch on some potentially mispriced players in DraftKings' Week 1 UFL contests. Each week during the UFL 2024 season and postseason, I’ll give you my thoughts on where there may be some value spots to exploit for DraftKings'... Read More


2024 NFL Draft: Bold Predictions and Potential Surprises for Round 1

Football never sleeps at RotoBaller! With the 2024 NFL Draft fast approaching, we're digging into what might transpire on draft night. RotoBaller analyst LaQuan Jones previews the 2024 NFL Draft and makes some BOLD Predictions about possible surprises and potential landing spots for the first round of the draft. Win MORE in 2024 with RotoBaller!... Read More


George Pickens - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Early Look At Wide Receivers In 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts

The upcoming NFL Draft is less than a month away. While everyone is excited for the NFL Draft, fantasy players are looking forward to the regular season. While we won’t have meaningful NFL football for months, it’s never too early to prepare for your fantasy football drafts. Last year, the fantasy football world saw multiple... Read More


Spencer Rattler, College Football Transfers

Underrated Rookie Draft Targets - Early 2024 Sleepers for Dynasty Fantasy Football

We are a month out from the NFL Draft, meaning if you are here, you are probably looking for draft content and reading up on prospects. You probably have all of the information you need on stud prospects like Caleb Williams and Marvin Harrison Jr. That’s not what you’re here for.  Rookie draft season for... Read More


Breece Hall - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

2024 NFL Free-Agency Winners and the Fantasy Football Impact - Part II

The NFL's offseason, including trades and free agency, can strongly impact a player's fantasy football value. This effect can be positive or negative. For this series, we're focusing on fantasy football players who have seen their fantasy value increase. This can occur via a player's direct movement, such as a trade or signing with a... Read More


UFL RANKINGS, FANTASY FOOTBALL,

UFL Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 1: QB, RB, WR, TE Rankings and Analysis (2024)

It's finally here: the UFL season is set to kick off with two games on Saturday, March 30 and two games on Sunday, March 31. Saturday's games will be broadcast on Fox Sports while Sunday's matchups will be on ESPN. The most anticipated Week 1 matchup pits the 2023 USFL champion Birmingham Stallions against the... Read More


Jared Goff - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Will the Lions Extend Jared Goff's Contract This Offseason? 2024 NFL Outlook

Jared Goff's career in Los Angeles didn't take off like many expected after his appearance in Super Bowl LIII, and he was traded to the Lions for Matthew Stafford. Goff's first season in the Motor City was terrible, but he has completely turned things around over the last two seasons. In 2022, he almost led... Read More


Kyle Pitts - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

2024 NFL Free-Agency Winners and the Fantasy Football Impact - Part I

Free agency symbolizes the start of a new NFL season. It's the first opportunity for NFL clubs to start addressing their weaknesses and considerably impacts how the upcoming season plays out. Just as free agency can improve or worsen a team's outlook, a player's fantasy football value is also impacted. Free agency marks the real... Read More


Malik Nabers - Fantasy Football Rankings, College FB, WR, NFL Draft Sleepers

Coach Knows Ball: Malik Nabers 2024 NFL Draft Film Breakdown of LSU WR

Welcome to Coach Knows Ball, an NFL Draft series analyzing the top prospects in the 2024 class. I'm a college football coach with nine years of NCAA experience and have been scouting NFL Draft prospects for over 15 years. This series will give a deep dive into the film of some of the top players... Read More


Avoid These Running Backs in 2024: Fantasy Football Outlook

Football never sleeps at RotoBaller! The staff is already looking ahead to the 2024 season to help our readers get the jump on their competition. RotoBaller analyst LaQuan Jones discusses five Running Backs that you should AVOID in 2024 fantasy football drafts. Win MORE in 2024 with RotoBaller! Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio... Read More


Brock Bowers - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Rookies, Draft Sleepers, NCAA College Football, Prospects

Brock Bowers 2024 NFL Draft Stock Update – When Will the Georgia TE Be Selected?

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers was arguably the top tight end in college football over the past few years. Bowers was outstanding his freshman year, totaling 56 receptions for 882 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns. Unfortunately, his production slightly slipped in 2022 as defenses started to game plan for the star tight end. Bowers had... Read More