Every kind of mock draft is different. Is it trying to predict what will happen? What should happen? There are many ways to write a mock draft. If you're attempting to predict what will happen... good luck. It's incredibly difficult, and the task is even more daunting in March. This article won't attempt to do […]

The NFL’s trade deadline used to be an afterthought, where few deals ever happened and none of significance could cross the threshold. More noteworthy were the deals that didn’t happen, such as the botched last-minute trade between the Bengals and Browns for A.J. McCarron. However, the days of insignificant trade deadlines appear to be done, […]

Sometimes IDP managers must read between the lines more than the average fantasy fan. When an NFL team acquires a new quarterback in trade, it is typically clear whether that is a depth move or if the starter is in trouble. Likewise, when a team adds a running back, the picture is often clear. Only […]

In an era of online warriors, where everyone with a keyboard thinks they know more than veteran executives and Super Bowl-winning coaches, it is natural to question, or even ignore, public outcries. Particularly in the world of sports, fans and analysts frequently slam or pan decisions of GMs, coaches, and owners without any rings or […]

Expectations are a tricky thing with IDP leagues, especially those that don't use Premium Scoring. While those in Premium Scoring leagues see defenders score on par with receivers or running backs regularly, the most widely used scoring systems for IDP typically have an average defender score on par with a good kicker or D/ST. With […]

Patience is always a virtue, especially in fantasy football. This is why we added a “Patience Preach of the Week” segment in this column this year. Patience is particularly important in IDP leagues, where points for many defenders come in waves rather than consistent streams. In fact, there is no more mercurial position in fantasy […]

As we mentioned in our IDP Rankings article this week, fantasy football has felt particularly punishing this year. For example, Joe Burrow's injury didn't just hurt his managers. It also tanked Tee Higgins' value and caused real problems for Ja'Marr Chase. The Jaguars aren't helping either, considering their refusal to feature Travis Hunter in any […]

As is the case every year, impactful injuries in fantasy football are beginning to add up already. We are only three weeks into the season, yet injuries have already robbed us of multiple starting quarterbacks and defensive star Nick Bosa. Worse, injuries are already hobbling players who remain on the field, seemingly turning players like […]

Considering this article is all about streaming and sitting defenders in fantasy, it seems relevant to talk about the King of IDP in the 2020s: T.J. Watt. While we warned you that Watt's advanced metrics and production were dipping last year, he remained the top defender on most IDP boards entering the season, including ours. […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my IDP fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em article digging into the top matchups, streamers, and fades for Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season. As the season gets fully underway and we launch into another streamers and fades article, it is worthwhile to remind readers that streamers and fades should be […]

Welcome back to our fantasy football  IDP Start 'Em, Sit 'Em picks for Week 1 of the 2025 season! As was made clear in our Week 1 IDP fantasy football rankings column earlier this week, putting too much weight into early season matchups can lead to disaster in fantasy football. Certainly, there are many trends, […]

It shouldn't come as any surprise to fantasy football managers that, like them, actual NFL teams are looking to find as many steals as possible in the 2025 NFL Draft, as they do every season. Finding players that vastly outperform what's expected of the average player at their position and draft spot has an immediate […]

NFL Free Agency has been up for more than a week, and very few impact players are left available. Because of that, any player a team signs from now until the NFL Draft is unlikely to alter their draft-day plans significantly. However, the early portion of free agency can substantially impact which players and which […]

Predicting the first round of the NFL Draft is a futile exercise. The “best” mock drafts have a hit rate lower than Anthony Richardson's completion percentage, which probably explains why so many are floating about. Here, we won’t be trying to predict the future of the 2025 NFL Draft. Instead, we will be doing an […]

With the Senior Bowl here, the NFL Combine just a few weeks away, and the 2025 NFL Draft closing in, it's time to get our mock on and predict where some of the top players in college football will be taking their talents to in 2025 The 2025 draft class is deep and talented, with […]

The 2024 NFL regular season has come to a close, and the first 18 picks of the 2025 NFL Draft order are now etched in stone! We ended up with a few surprise teams in the top two after the Las Vegas Raiders and New York Giants had the top spots locked down for a […]

Fantasy football seasons ended almost a month ago. Conference championships are days away, which means reality is setting in all too quickly that we will be without football in just a few short weeks. That doesn't mean fantasy football has to end, though. DFS tournaments are still rolling and now is as good a time […]

We're now five years into the 2020s, and it's time to put on the clear glasses and look to good old hindsight to tell us who some of the worst picks in the NFL Draft have been. Some things don't change -- however; there are some new players from the 2024 edition of one of […]

Player health must be a priority. The fact that the NFL and fans understand this is a good thing. We have seen the NFL’s violent nature ruin too many lives already. As a result, the league should do everything it can to avoid what happened to players like Junior Seau. With that said, how the […]

It's hard to believe there are just a few weeks left in the 2024 NFL regular season. The draft order is taking shape, and the top seven teams in the draft order are separated by just one win, which means things could get exciting here down the stretch! If you're a dynasty fantasy football enthusiast, […]

For many, there is no truer proof of character than our reaction to a fantasy playoff loss. Some react to the premature end of their season with class, offering congratulations to the victor. Some scream, curse, and complain. Then there are those of us who take the high road until a catastrophe like Week 15 […]

In our IDP rankings article this week, we reminisced about old rotisserie fantasy football leagues. We discussed how fair and balanced those extinct leagues are, truly rewarding the best teams over a given season. You might wonder what brings that up. Perhaps it is the bitter pill that some of us feel when we lead […]

As we witness the "Super Bowl Hangover" claim another victim in the San Francisco 49ers, an interesting myth is circulating in the media. This myth centers on the idea that San Francisco is not to blame for this problem, that fantasy managers could not have planned for it, and that San Fran's misfortune is a […]

Thanksgiving is the most self-explanatory holiday in existence. Its very purpose is in the title. You are giving thanks, hence Thanksgiving. However, there is a small side effect that comes with the smorgasbord of Thursday football gifted to us on our nation’s day of gorging. This side effect has a sneaky impact on the NFL […]

Week 12 is one of the more significant bye weeks of the season, with Week 14 its primary rival in terms of volume and fantasy playoff impact. What arguably makes Week 14 worse than this week's bye is that some fantasy leagues still start their playoffs in Week 14, rendering key players unavailable when you […]

Peer pressure is a severe problem for many fantasy football managers and analysts. No matter how many times I tell myself and others to trust your gut, it's next to impossible not to be swayed by the opinions of people you trust or those who evaluate players full-time. As I've documented, it happened to me […]

How should injuries impact IDP rankings? It’s an interesting issue and a harder question to answer for defensive players than it is for offensive ones. You see, the media is far more interested in reporting on high-profile positions like pass-catchers, quarterbacks, and running backs. As a result, it’s far easier to find practice reports and […]

Week 9 is yet another unique bye-week scenario for fantasy managers. Specifically, it creates a tough spot for IDP managers who roster some of the top talent at the DL and LB positions. Despite the NFL only resting two teams this week, we lose significant defensive assets from two of the league’s best squads. On […]

Week 8 marks an odd time in the NFL schedule. It is a period after several teams have had their bye weeks, yet it’s a time before many others do. Despite that, Week 8 is the eye of the storm. It’s a rare moment where no NFL team is on bye … for some reason. […]

New York Jets star pass rusher Haason Reddick joined the team after the 2023 season. The Philadelphia Eagles traded him to the Jets in exchange for a conditional third-round pick. While New York hoped his addition would bolster the already excellent pass-rush, he hasn't shown up for a game yet. His holdout is one of […]