Baker Mayfield Can Improve On Deep Throws

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield's deep-ball passer rating was significantly worse in 2019 (72.9) than it was in his rookie season (106). However, he still had a positive completion percentage on his deep attempts last season, despite attempting tight-window passes down the field on 40.6 percent of his attempts. Mayfield also had the luxury of […]

Matt Ryan's Numbers May Be Deceiving On Deep Throws

On the surface, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan's 3:5 touchdown-to-interception ratio and 69.3 passer rating on deep passes looks very mediocre or even below-average. Atlanta's offense didn't live up to expectations in 2019, and Ryan threw into tight windows on 34.5 percent of his deep attempts. That partly helps explain his five picks. However, he […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Not Afraid To Take Deep Shots

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick led the team in rushing last season, but he was also surprisingly effective taking shots deep down the field. The grizzled veteran wasn't afraid to throw the ball downfield, even if the coverage was tight, as 56.6 percent of his 53 deep pass attempts were into tight windows. Fitzpatrick had […]

Cam Reddish Wants To Be One Of The Best Two-Way Players

Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish said that he wants to be known as one of the best two-way players in the league. "I definitely want to be known as one of the best two-way players," he said. Reddish mentioned that he is still adjusting to how long the NBA schedule is compared to college basketball. […]

Kirk Cousins Was Very Efficient On Deep Passes

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins had a 9:1 touchdown-to-interception ratio on deep passes in 2019 and the highest passer rating (121.5) on such throws among NFL.com's Nick Shook's top-10 best deep passers last season. But his deep shots weren't nearly as risky as other QBs, as Cousins attempted deep shots into tight windows just 20.4 […]

Derrick Jones Not Focused On Free Agency

Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones said that he is not focused on his impending free agency at the moment. “I’m just worried about the season being put back on, that’s all,” said Jones. He is having the best year of his career, averaging 8.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.7 blocks. He […]

Will Fuller V Critical To Deshaun Watson's Success Downfield

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson enjoyed throwing the ball deep in 2019, attempting a deep pass on 14 percent of his throws last year, the fifth-highest mark among signal-callers. With receiver Will Fuller V on the field, Watson attempted a deep pass on 17 percent of his throws since 2017, as opposed to 11 percent […]

Knicks Looking To Add At Center

New York Knicks forward/center Julius Randle could be on his way out of town this summer. Team president Leon Rose mentioned that the team would like to add a big who can space the floor. Randle is not the best fit in New York and a change of scenery could do him well. Possibly, adding […]

Jerami Grant Expected To Opt Out

Denver Nuggets forward Jerami Grant is expected to opt out of his player option for next season, according to Chris Haynes. “Like you said, I feel like I definitely outplayed the $9M that I’m making each year right now," Grant said. He is averaging 14.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.0 blocks and […]

Corey Brewer Wants To Play Again

Free-agent guard/forward Corey Brewer says that he wants another chance in the NBA. “I feel like I can still help a team and I feel like I have a few good years left," said Brewer. The 34-year-old has played for eight different organizations throughout his career. Most recently, Brewer played with the Philadelphia 76ers and […]

Kyler Murray's Dual-Threat Ability Makes Him The Real Deal

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray benefitted from open receivers deep down the field in his rookie season and also had a very low pressure rate (13.1 percent) on his deep attempts, but it was his own dual-threat ability to use his legs as a rusher that afforded him the chance to excel deep down the […]

Tom Brady Was Fourth-Best Deep Passer In 2019

Despite having a down year in 2019 overall, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady was actually the fourth-best deep passer, per Next Gen Stats. He had seven touchdowns and only two interceptions on deep balls with Julian Edelman as his top target. Brady was pressured often (40.7 percent) and was throwing to receivers that were […]

Trent Williams Praises Jimmy Garoppolo

San Francisco 49ers Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams blocked for nine different quarterbacks in the last decade with the Redskins, but he thinks quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is among the best he's played with heading into the 2020 season. "I think Jimmy G is awesome," Williams said. "I think he has proven that he's a […]

KBO DFS Cheat Sheets: Lineups, Starters, & Matchups for 6/3/20

Hello RotoBallers, and welcome to my new KBO DFS Cheat Sheet article on RotoBaller! These cheat sheets will include my usual KBO Starting Lineups sheet, KBO Starting Pitchers for the upcoming slate, and my KBO Matchup sheets where I personally project the starting lineups for each team. Remember the KBO is an entirely different animal […]

Raheem Mostert Could Land Extension Soon

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert could land a contract extension before tight end George Kittle does, in the opinion of The Athletic's Matt Barrows. Wide receiver Kendrick Bourne is another player that could be looking at an extension in the near future. Mostert stepped up down the stretch and in the postseason for […]

Boston Scott Expected To Compete For Offensive Role

Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott is expected to compete for an offensive role in training camp instead of just competing for a roster spot. Miles Sanders will be the team's lead back in 2020, but even if the team adds a veteran backup, Scott is expected to compete for a role in Philly. The […]

Patrick Mahomes Has The Weapons To Beat Defenses Deep

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' expected completion rate on deep passes is higher than most QBs in the league because of his speedy weapons, namely receiver Tyreek Hill, whose 18 touchdowns on deep targets since 2016 is second-most in the NFL behind Antonio Brown. Mahomes had a 30.3 percent rate of targets considered to […]

Russell Wilson Continues To Shine Down The Field

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has been one of the best deep passers in the NFL since 2016. He threw 32 TD passes on deep throws from 2016 to 2018 and had 1.5 yards of target separation on deep passes last season, which was the lowest in the NFL. Wilson makes a habit of extended […]

Joaquin Niemann Looks To Break Out Of Slump

Joaquin Niemann is an exciting young player and appears to have a great PGA Tour career ahead of him. The Chilean picked up his first professional win earlier this season at A Military Tribute at the Greenbrier, but Niemann's play has dropped off sharply since that victory in the fall, and the 21-year-old missed the […]

Dak Prescott Listed As Top Deep Passer Of 2019

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott tops NFL.com's Nick Shook's list of the top-10 deep passers from the 2019 season. Prescott relied mostly on wide receiver Amari Cooper, who was efficient on deep targets by catching 12 passes for 386 yards and two touchdowns on passes 20-plus yards downfield. Prescott had a completion percentage of 44.4 […]

Sungjae Im Ready To Resume The Grind

It's fair to wonder what Sungjae Im has been up to since the PGA Tour halted play in March. Im, the reigning PGA Tour Rookie of the Year, has quickly earned the reputation of the "hardest working man in golf" due to his habit of playing almost every event on the schedule. The young Korean […]

Marc Leishman Having A Great Season

When the PGA Tour halted play in March, Marc Leishman was in the midst of a great season. Leishman captured the Farmers Insurance Open title earlier this year against an impressive field of competitors and scored a runner-up at the Arnold Palmer Invitational just six weeks later. It's a guessing game as to how this […]

Dallas Cowboys 2020 Fantasy Outlook

The Dallas Cowboys look to bring a highly explosive offense to the field in 2020 under new coach Mike McCarthy. Luckily, they have the firepower to do so with quarterback Dak Prescott, running back Ezekiel Elliott, and wide receivers Amari Cooper, Michael Gallup, and CeeDee Lamb. This means quite a few fantasy pickups from this […]

IDP Defensive Backs - NFL Rookies to Watch in 2020

We continue evaluating the top rookie IDP targets for 2020 with the secondary. Read up on the top rookie linebacker targets right here. At RotoBaller, we aim to give IDP owners detailed fantasy football IDP league coverage all season long, starting with our IDP Top 120 consensus preseason rankings. Seasoned IDP vets know the top names already […]

Patrick Mahomes, Offense Holding Informal Workouts

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and other members of the team's offense have been conducting informal workouts. This is not welcome news for those who have been unable to practice as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially since the Chiefs have already displayed one of the most potent offenses in the league over […]

A.J. Brown Wins With Size And Strength

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown had an excellent rookie season and beat defenders with his combination of size and strength. Quarterbacks Ryan Tannehill and Marcus Mariota had a combined passer rating of 127.6 when targeting Brown in 2019. Brown faced pressure at the line of scrimmage 38.3 percent of the time but still had […]

Miles Sanders To Shine As A Three-Down Back?

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders has his sights set on being named the MVP in 2020 while also maintaining confidence that he can serve as an effective three-down back for the team. Despite splitting time with Jordan Howard and Boston Scott last season, the sophomore back still finished with a respectable 818 yards and […]

Emmanuel Sanders Was Impressive In 2019

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders posted a plus-7.2 percent catch-rate difference last year with the Broncos and 49ers and broke 850 receiving yards while fighting through press coverage on almost 30 percent of all routes run. He was also targeted in a tight window 20.6 percent of the time while covering an average […]

George Kittle A Master Of Yards After The Catch

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle had just 5.7 air yards per target in 2019, as the 49ers looked to get him the ball early and often to utilize his yards-after-the-catch skills. He racked up 641 (60.9 percent) of his 1,053 receiving yards after the catch. Kittle's average yards-per-catch mark of 12.4 was better […]

Hunter Henry Excels In The End Zone

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry caught 72.4 percent of the passes intended for him last year in his first season after tearing his ACL in 2018. He had a positive catch-rate difference of over eight percent and caught 60 percent of his targets in the end zone for three of his five total […]