RotoBaller Staff Early PPR Mock Draft Review

With the NFL draft behind us, and training camp rapidly approaching, it's a great time to put your rankings, player takes, and outlooks to the test. A mock draft is one of the most informative and enjoyable ways to familiarize yourself with the current landscape.  With this in mind, the RotoBaller staff decided to complete... Read More

Second Year NFL Players Set To Break Out In 2023: Fantasy Football Sleepers

New blood enters the NFL, and old legends enter the broadcast booth every year. But not every rookie hits in their first go. Some never get much of a chance to play. Others are hampered by injury. Many are stuck on bad teams with poor quarterback play or other problems they cannot overcome. Some just... Read More

2023 Fantasy Football WRs to Prioritize in PPR, But Fade in Standard Leagues

Some people play in standard (non-PPR) fantasy football leagues, some play in half-PPR leagues, and some play in full-PPR leagues. Each type has its advantages and disadvantages, but what's more important is identifying the players who best fit each type of league. Deep-ball specialists like Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Christian Watson have greater value in standard... Read More

Running Back Stat Busts and Sleepers- Elusiveness

We recently featured an article on running back busts and sleepers based on missed forced tackles. Building from that data, we're taking it up a notch, focusing on elusiveness, which goes beyond missed forced tackles to offer an in-depth assessment of talent and performance. Elusiveness is a strong indicator of running back success, frequently correlating... Read More

Wide Receiver ADP Risers and Fallers for Fantasy Football - NFL Free Agency Check

We've reached a key benchmark in the NFL offseason. The peak of free agency is long gone, the NFL Draft has concluded, and players are starting to hit the field in preparation for the 2023 season. Many players from rookies to veterans find themselves adapting to new teams, situations, and schemes as the summer approaches.... Read More

2023 NFL TE Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Tight Ends

Unlike other positions in the NFL, there are often huge gaps between tiers of players at the tight end spot. While tight ends have never been more important and involved in offenses, there are just a few guys who are real difference-makers on the end of the line of scrimmage and split out wide. This... Read More

Running Back Fantasy Football Fallers - Yardage Regression Candidates

Oftentimes, fantasy football managers weigh a player's fantasy value based on their performance from the previous season. For the most part, this is the correct strategy, as history tends to repeat itself. However, there are certain players whose most recent season is not the best representation of what they will offer in the upcoming season.... Read More

2023 NFL RB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Running Backs

The running back position in the NFL has seen a dramatic dip in perceived value among front offices, fans, and coaches alike. However, that's not to say that there aren't still great ball carriers and receivers out of the backfield in today's game. It's rare, but there are still some X-factors at the position who... Read More

2023 Fantasy Football Preseason Watch List: Potential Risers

We are getting ready for our annual regimen of fantasy football summer exercises.  The drills are to follow the observations from training camps and preseason actions, keep a regular watch on nuggets from beat reporters and fantasy analysts, and adjust our player outlooks, personal rankings, and cheat sheets accordingly. From now through August, you will... Read More

2023 NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting QBs

We have reached the slowest point in the offseason. The NFL Draft and free agency are in the rearview mirror, while training camp is still a few months away. Meanwhile, it's the time of the year when many websites like to do power rankings. Most of the offseason movement has happened, so it gives the... Read More

Top 10 Greatest Kansas City Chiefs of All Time

The Kansas City Chiefs were established in 1959 as the Dallas Texans and played their first season a year later in the then-American Football League. In 1963, they relocated to Kansas City, Missouri, and changed their moniker to the Chiefs. The franchise won AFL Championships in 1962, 1966, and 1969. In the final showdown between... Read More

Time To Hang It Up: Five NFL Wide Receivers That Should Retire After The Season

Most NFL careers are relatively short. Just around three years on average. However, as science and therapy evolve, great players are now holding up better - and longer - than ever before. While there have been vast improvements made in lengthening players' careers, the wide receiver position can still inflict lots of wear and tear... Read More

Is DeAndre Hopkins A Good Fit For The Titans? Fantasy Football Outlook

The Arizona Cardinals parted ways with DeAndre Hopkins this offseason and cut the three-time All-Pro wide receiver in late May. The Cardinals couldn't find a trade suitor for Hopkins during the past couple of months and will now take on a $22.6 million dead cap hit.  After spending the last three years in Arizona, the... Read More

Will Rachaad White Have An Expanded Role In Tampa Bay's Passing Game? Fantasy Football Outlook

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White had an impressive rookie season in 2022. He put up 771 yards from scrimmage on 179 touches and three touchdowns. He finished as the RB36 in PPR formats and averaged just under 8.2 fantasy points per game.  White was stuck behind veteran Leonard Fournette to begin the season... Read More

Sorry...No Refunds: The 10 Most Disastrous NFL Free-Agent Signings of All Time

In the ever-evolving landscape of the National Football League, free agency has become a crucial way for teams to bolster their rosters and make key acquisitions. However, not all free agent signings pan out as expected, leading to disappointments, financial loss, and sometimes even a catastrophic impact on a team's fortunes. In this article, we... Read More

2023 NFL Draft Grades: Analysis and Draft Results For All 32 Teams

As we exit the weekend, there's been time to slowly start putting the 2023 NFL Draft into perspective. This year's edition of the draft was one marked by a diverse class of prospects. Uncertainty surrounding many players in this year's rookie crop led to some surprising picks and exciting trades. With all seven rounds now... Read More

Way Too Early 2024 NFL Mock Draft

You must think I'm a glutton for punishment, don't you? Here we are, just a few weeks removed from the 2023 NFL Draft, and now I'm already telling you about 2024! While it's inevitable that this mock draft will look very different 11-plus months from now, if you want a little sneak peek at some... Read More

Top Ten Greatest NFL Quarterbacks To Never Win A Super Bowl

It's always fun to debate who the GOAT is at every position in every major sport, but analyzing the best quarterbacks to never win a Super Bowl title can be tricky. Football is the ultimate team game and quarterbacks can't control everything with all the moving parts that go into offense, defense, and special teams.... Read More

Is Jonathan Taylor Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is coming off a disappointing 2022 season that saw him run for a career-low 861 yards. Part of the problem for Taylor last season was injuries, as the superstar missed six games with a nagging ankle injury. He had just four touchdowns and finished as the RB33 in PPR... Read More

Will the Cowboys bring back Ezekiel Elliott? Fantasy Football Outlook

The Dallas Cowboys released running back Ezekiel Elliott this offseason after a disappointing 2022 year. The veteran back finished the season with a career-low 231 carries and 876 yards in 15 games. Elliott did rush for 12 touchdowns (tied for the second most of his career in a season) but averaged a mere 3.79 yards... Read More