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Rodolfo Vieira Hoping To Rebound
It's no surprise that if Rodolfo Vieira (7-1) gets his opponent to the mat, a submission is always within sight. Vieira will look to rebound from his first professional loss, which ironically came by submission. Six of Vieira's seven professional wins have come by submission. The multi-jiu-jitsu World Champion and World Cup gold medalist won […]
Video: Quarterback ADP Analysis - Targets and Avoids
Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discusses the 2021 fantasy football season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis as he discuses the fantasy football draft prep season by breaking down each position. Today he takes a look at some quarterbacks to consider drafting in the later rounds of drafts. Be sure to also tune […]
Dyami Brown Making Strong First Impression
Washington Football Team rookie wide receiver Dyami Brown was selected in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft, with many believing this was one of the biggest steals of the entire draft. During Washington's minicamp, Brown started to turn heads. "We love the speed, we love the playmaking ability, his contested catches is what […]
Jarvis Landry Fully Healthy Heading Into 2021
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry will be fully healthy heading into the 2021 season after struggling with injuries for much of the previous two years. In attempts to pick up some more elusiveness, Landry reportedly lost weight this offseason, dropping from 213 pounds to 197. The last time Landry played at that weight, he […]
Wide Receiver Rankings and Draft Targets - The King & Pocket Aces
In this episode of The King and Pockets Aces, RotoBaller's Scott "The King" Engel and Anthony "Pocket Aces" Aniano share their highly charged Fantasy insights. They look at the latest and upcoming NFL player moves, NFL player rankings and draft strategy to best prepare you for the 2021 fantasy football season. In episode 14 of […]
Kareem Hunt Set To Reprise Role As Third-Down Back
In 2021, Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt and teammate Nick Chubb will reprise their respective roles as the one-two punch in year two of the Kevin Stefanski offense. Last September, Hunt signed a contract extension to remain with the Browns last year, disappointing many dynasty gamers who were eyeing Hunt as a potential bell-cow […]
Odell Beckham Jr. A Bounceback Candidate
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) is reportedly progressing well as he works his way back from a torn ACL suffered on October 25. Beckham was able to participate in the team's minicamp in June and was reportedly moving well without any wraps, sleeves, or braces on his surgically repaired knee. Teammate Jarvis […]
Terry McLaurin Impressed With Ryan Fitzpatrick
Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin and his new quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick have already started to build a connection before training camp kicks off in late July. "We've definitely been able to iron out some things early and made some connection over the past few days. It's starting to feel a lot more natural and being […]
Sonny Gray Might Be Ready After All-Star Break
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray (ribs) has been on the injured list since July 8 with a strained rib cage. The injury came at an opportune time for Gray as he has been able to use the All-Star break as a chance to heal up from the injury, which has pestered him on and off […]
Boston Scott Could Have A More Consistent Role
Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott could have a more consistent role in the Eagles offense in the 2021 season. Scott has served as the backup to Miles Sanders for the last couple of seasons and has mostly played well in a small sample size, including a few starts when Sanders was injured. Most of […]
Nick Senzel Making Progress
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (knee) is reportedly making progress as he works his way back from the 60-day injured list. Senzel had surgery to clean out some knee cartilage in late May and has been sidelined since. He has recently begun running, taking ground balls, and swinging the bat. Manager David Bell told reporters […]
Miles Sanders May Not Work On Every Down In 2021
Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders may have his role scaled back in the 2021 season. When healthy, Sanders operated as an almost every-down back in the Eagles offense last season. Boston Scott would mix in on some third downs, but Sanders was usually on the field for every play of an offensive drive. New […]
Peyton Barber To Fight For Roster Spot
Washington Football Team running back Peyton Barber could be on the roster bubble in a crowded running back room entering training camp. Running backs coach Randy Jordan says that three RBs will make the final roster. Antonio Gibson and J.D. McKissic have their roles set in stone, so the final spot on the RB depth […]
Jalen Hurts Could Be Stuck In The Pocket More Often
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts could end up throwing from the pocket more often in the upcoming season than he did in his rookie year. Last year, Hurts completed only 52 percent of his pass attempts but ran 63 times for 354 yards and three touchdowns. With new head coach Nick Sirianni coming from an […]
Curtis Samuel Set For Big Role in 2021
Washington Football Team wide receiver Curtis Samuel (groin) missed the entirety of the team's mandatory minicamp in early June. This is a situation to monitor. However, Samuel's injury is considered minor and he should be ready to go for training camp. Offensive coordinator Scott Turner said that Samuel "is an ascending player," as he has […]
Mike Moustakas Still Experiencing Heel Pain
Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (heel) is still experiencing pain in his right heel. Moustakas has been dealing with a right heel contusion and has been on the injured list since mid-May. He appeared to be trending in the right direction last month but was pulled off of a minor league rehab assignment when the […]
Tejay Antone Has Not Begun Throwing
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tejay Antone (forearm) has not yet begun a throwing program after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection early in the month of July. Antone has been sidelined with a right forearm strain and hasn't appeared in a game since June 24. The lack of a throwing program thus far is not as ominous […]
Ryan Fitzpatrick Predicts Explosive Washington Offense
In an interview with NBC Sports Washington, Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick had high praise for his new team and offensive coordinator Scott Turner. He said, "The biggest thing with his offense, is we're able to spread the ball around to everybody and get everybody involved. It's going to be a tough offense to defend […]
Nick Chubb Looking To Post Third 1,000 Yard Season
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb is set to play the 2021 season on the final year of his rookie contract. Chubb has emerged as an integral part of the Cleveland offense and is on the record as saying that he would be open to signing an extension to stay with the Browns. If Cleveland […]
Antonio Gibson Has Eyes On Breakout Season
Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson expects big things from himself in 2021, setting his sights on surpassing 1,000 rushing yards. In an interview with Washington Football Today, Gibson said, "That was something I really wanted. This year, I'm priding myself on surpassing that." Gibson went on to say, "last year was a learning […]
Trey Mancini Finishes Second In Home Run Derby
Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini had a great showing in Monday's 2021 Home Run Derby, finishing second to defending champion Pete Alonso. He hit 22 long balls in the final round and 59 throughout the entire competition, but it wasn't enough to beat the Polar Bear. It was a memorable evening for fans and […]
Gabriel Benitez Looking For Back-To-Back Wins On Saturday
Hoping his last outing is a sign of things to come, Gabriel Benitez (22-8) will open up the main card of UFC Vegas 31 on Saturday against Billy Quarantillo. In December of last year, Benitez scored a first-round TKO victory after losing back-to-back fights. With 22 professional wins under his belt, 18 of those wins […]
Billy Quarantillo Set To Open Up Main Card
Overall, it has been an impressive run for Billy Quarantillo (15-3) since earning a TKO win on the Contender Series in 2019. Since joining the UFC, Quarantillo has gone 3-1 in the Octagon, losing his most recent outing by unanimous decision in December of last year. Six of Quarantillo's 15 career wins have come by […]
Pekka Rinne Announces Retirement
Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne announced his retirement from the National Hockey League on Tuesday. The 38-year-old native of Finland played parts of 15 seasons — all with the Predators — after being selected 258th overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. Rinne won 369 games over 683 appearances. He was awarded the Vezina trophy […]
Pete Alonso Wins 2021 Home Run Derby
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso won the 2021 Home Run Derby in Colorado on Monday, defeating Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini in the final round 23-22. In total, Alonso hit 74 home runs in the contest. It was Alonso's second straight Home Run Derby championship. Alonso is hitting .257/.337/.483 with 16 HR, […]
Early 2021 PPR Rankings Analysis - Tight End
The tight end position has been top-heavy for many years and it's no different in 2021. Travis Kelce and Darren Waller have led their respective teams in targets the last two seasons, while George Kittle has averaged 8.1 targets per game the last three seasons. Meanwhile, Kyle Pitts out of Florida has already been dubbed […]
Champ or Chump: Vidal Brujan
With the All-Star Break upon us, it's the perfect time to look at your league's standings page and figure out how best to approach the second half. If you aren't on pace to reach your innings and/or games played limits, you should definitely look to maximize your games played moving forward. If you could gain […]
Intro to Fantasy Premier League - Strategy Basics
In my previous article, I introduced you to the English Premier League’s official fantasy game, “Fantasy Premier League”. In this article, I will take you further by exploring some basic strategy considerations to have in mind while playing the game. If you want to give FPL a shot this season, you can join my […]
Blake Jarwin Expected To Be Ready For Week 1
Dallas Cowboys tight end Blake Jarwin (knee) is expected to be ready for Week 1 barring any setbacks. Jarwin basically missed all of the 2020 season after tearing his ACL in Week 1. Dalton Schultz ended up taking almost all of the tight end playing time in Dallas, ultimately running the third most passing routes […]
CeeDee Lamb Could Play A More Versatile Role
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb could play a more versatile role on the Cowboys offense in the upcoming 2021 season. Lamb worked as the main slot receiver for the Cowboys in his rookie season, but was seen catching passes from there as well as the outside receiver spots in offseason practices. He and Michael […]
