Dynasty Managers Will Have to be Patient with Cole Payton

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Cole Payton's impressive speed gives him long-term dynasty upside, but fantasy managers will have to be patient as he works his way up a crowded depth chart. Behind Jalen Hurts, the Eagles also have Tanner McKee and Andy Dalton, leaving Payton in the fourth-string quarterback role. That's not good enough to make […]

Does Taylen Green's Speed Get Him on the Dynasty Radar?

Cleveland Browns quarterback Taylen Green finds himself in a very crowded position group, and he only has modest draft capital after being selected in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. However, his speed could help him carve out a role in Cleveland, despite the Browns already having Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and Dillon […]

Garrett Nussmeier a Low-Risk Target with Upside in Dynasty Leagues?

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is currently buried on the depth chart, but he has long-term upside as a potential handcuff option for Patrick Mahomes' fantasy managers. Nussmeier was projected as a mid-round pick, but he fell to the seventh, offering some value for the Chiefs. Adding him to the quarterback room also makes […]

Carson Beck a Worthy Investment in the Later Rounds of Rookie Drafts

In what was considered a weak quarterback class, Miami (FL.) product Carson Beck lasted until the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, when the Arizona Cardinals made him the third quarterback off the board at pick No. 65. With the Cardinals already in a contract dispute with presumed 2026 starter Jacoby Brissett and fielding […]

Aidin Ebrahimi's 5 Fantasy Football Bold Predictions: Early NFL Analysis

Now that the dust has (mostly) settled from the 2026 NFL offseason, it's time to get bold. And what better way to get bold than to write my third annual preseason bold predictions article? Much like my 2024 article, the 2025 edition featured an almost identical number of hits and misses. I called the Chiefs' […]

Big 12 Quarterback Rankings For 2026 (Early Edition): Conner Weigman, Bear Bachmeier, Drew Mestemaker, Noah Fifita, Alonza Barnett III

Now that the spring games are over, we have a little better idea of who is going to show up under center for the first snap of the season for most teams. Only six starters from the 16 Big 12 teams retain their starters from last year. Nine more imports started for their schools last […]

Drake Maye to Make a Big Leap in 2026 in Second Season With Josh McDaniels?

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye could take another leap in 2026 in his second year in offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels' system, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. Maye was the runner-up in the MVP race last year in his first season playing under McDaniels, completing 72% of his passes for 31 touchdowns and eight […]

Is Drake Maye Becoming the Most Valuable Player in Superflex Dynasty Leagues?

In what was his first full season as a starter, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye missed out on the MVP award by a single first-place vote in what was the closest MVP race in over 20 years. He did so at the age of 23 with a league-average offensive line and one of the […]

5 Fantasy Football League-Winning Sleepers: Sneaky Top-12 Upside (2026)

The start of the 2026 fantasy football season is quickly approaching, and before you know it, draft season will be here. Fantasy drafts are not won in the first or second round; it’s those mid-to-late picks that are often the difference between a good season and fantasy glory. With that in mind, here are five […]

10 Instant Impact NFL Rookies: First-Year Breakout Candidates (2026)

NFL rookies are in for a very difficult learning curve. This sport is taxing on both the mind and the body, and almost every NFL player is considerably better than most college players. The game's speed is incomparable, and its schemes are complex. As such, it is difficult for NFL rookies to make an impact […]

Geno Smith a Low-Cost Dynasty Add Who Still Comes with Risk

New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith is RotoBaller's dynasty QB41, and following a disastrous season with the Raiders in which he threw for barely over 3,000 yards and nearly as many interceptions as touchdowns, the 35-year-old veteran has become one of the most easily acquirable starting quarterbacks in fantasy. With New York's offensive line notably […]

C.J. Stroud Still a Capable and Undervalued Dynasty QB2

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was once viewed as the QB2 in consensus dynasty rankings, fresh off an incredibly efficient 2023 rookie campaign in which he threw for 4,108 yards and 23 touchdowns to only five interceptions. Following two disappointing seasons, and last seen in arguably the worst game of his career in a Divisional […]

A Lot of Uncertainty Surrounding Baker Mayfield Going into Fourth Year in Tampa

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is as gutsy as they come on the football field, and he had back-to-back 4,000-yard seasons in 2023 and 2024 in his first two years with the organization. However, he went from being the QB4 in fantasy in 2024 to the QB12 last year after finishing with 3,693 passing […]

2026 Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Mock Draft: 12 Teams, Single QB

The 2026 NFL Draft is complete now, and while the majority of where a player is drafted in dynasty fantasy football should depend on their talent, landing spot is also very important to both their short-term and long-term value. There were some solid landing spots for some players, but others are now on teams that […]

Jacoby Brissett, Cardinals Not Close to a Reworked Deal

Quarterback Jacoby Brissett and the Arizona Cardinals are still not close to reaching an agreement on a reworked deal for the 2026 season after months of negotiating, according to Josh Weinfuss of ESPN. According to a source, the two sides are "significantly" far apart. As a result, Brissett hasn't attended any of the team's voluntary […]

Giants, GM Joe Schoen Agree on a Multi-Year Extension

The New York Giants and general manager Joe Schoen agreed to terms on a multi-year contract extension on Thursday to keep him working with new head coach John Harbaugh for years to come, according to Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. The 47-year-old Schoen, along with former head coach Brian Daboll, joined […]

Cam Ward Loses 10 Pounds in the Offseason

Tennessee Titans second-year quarterback Cam Ward has looked noticeably slimmer during OTA practices this week, and he said he lost around 10 pounds in the offseason after weighing 219 pounds in 2025 in his first year in the NFL, according to Turron Davenport of ESPN. "I think it'll help me with durability," Ward said. "Just […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Superflex Rankings (2026 May Updates): Ty Simpson, Denzel Boston, Jadarian Price, Carson Beck, Zachariah Branch

Superflex leagues have become the most popular dynasty fantasy football format. Although the 2026 class wasn't loaded with quarterback talent, there are a few later-round players who could see action in their rookie or sophomore seasons. We're back with our updated 2026 dynasty rookie superflex rankings for 2026 to help you crush your rookie drafts. These […]

Matthew Stafford Signs One-Year Extension with Rams

Reigning MVP quarterback Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams have agreed to a one-year extension worth up to $60 million with incentives. Stafford can now earn up to $105 million over the next two seasons, as he is committed to the Rams through 2027. The 17-year veteran threw a career-high 46 touchdown passes in […]

5 Fantasy Football Rookie Draft Busts: Overvalued Picks to Avoid (2026)

Now that the NFL Draft is over and the destinations for many of the incoming rookie class have been determined, it’s time for fantasy football managers to start preparing for their rookie drafts. This year, more than any other in recent memory, fantasy managers need to be informed heading into those draft rooms. Outside the […]

Does Ty Simpson Have First-Round Appeal in Rookie Drafts?

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson won't start right away, but his long-term upside in such a prominent offense gives him significant value in dynasty fantasy football leagues. Matthew Stafford is already 38 years old, and although he continues to play at an MVP level, there's no debate that he's in the final stage of […]

Fernando Mendoza Working Behind Other QBs

Although Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza worked mostly third in the team's OTA practice on Wednesday behind Kirk Cousins and Aidan O'Connell, he has impressed the coaching staff, according to Sam Warren of The Athletic. The No. 1 overall pick in this year's NFL draft mostly worked with rookies during competitive periods of […]

Cam Ward is "Perfectly Healthy"

Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh said that second-year quarterback Cam Ward (shoulder) is "perfectly healthy" and is throwing the football around during offseason workouts, according to Jim Wyatt of the team's official website. Ward suffered a sprained AC joint in his right throwing shoulder in the Week 18 regular-season finale against the Jacksonville Jaguars, […]

Fernando Mendoza a Top Dynasty Target Even if He Doesn't Start Week 1?

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza might not start Week 1, but he remains an appealing dynasty option and the clear-cut No. 1 quarterback among this year's rookies in fantasy football. Mendoza worked behind Kirk Cousins and Aidan O'Connell during OTAs on Wednesday. Managers shouldn't read too much into this pecking order, as it's common […]

Giants Offense to be a Run-First Unit?

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart thinks the offense will be a run-first unit in 2026 under new head coach John Harbaugh, according to Ryan Dunleavy of The California Post. "It sounds like we're not going to be throwing the ball a lot," Dart said. "We're going to keep giving it to Skatt until they […]

Kirk Cousins the First Up in OTA Practice on Wednesday

The Las Vegas Raiders continue to ease quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick in April's NFL draft, into the offense this offseason, according to Ryan McFadden of ESPN. During the team period during Wednesday's OTA practice, veteran QB Kirk Cousins was the first signal-caller on the field, followed by Aidan O'Connell and then […]

Aaron Rodgers Plans to Retire Following 2026 Season

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers told reporters on Wednesday that he plans to retire at the end of the 2026 season, per ESPN. Rodgers recently signed a one-year deal to return to Pittsburgh and reported to the team's facilities for offseason workouts on Monday. While the 42-year-old is no longer the same player he once […]

Is Anthony Richardson Sr. Worth Buying Low on in Deeper Dynasty Formats?

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye) battled through a nightmarish season in 2025. After losing his starting job to Colts veteran Daniel Jones (Achilles) in training camp, Richardson Sr. fractured his orbital bone during pre-game warmups in October after a freak accident with a stretch band. While Richardson Sr. is expected to be ready […]

Deshaun Watson the First QB Up During OTA Drills on Wednesday

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles) was the first QB up in both team and individual drills on Wednesday during the team's second OTA practice, according to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Shedeur Sanders was second in individual drills, followed by Dillon Gabriel and rookie Taylen Green. In team drills, Gabriel was […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings (2026 May Updates): Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson, Fernando Mendoza, Kenyon Sadiq, Germie Bernard, more

Rookie drafts for dynasty leagues will take place all offseason long, and we're here to help with our freshly updated rankings. It's not the most star-studded rookie class in recent memory, but there are always late-round sleepers who surprise us in Year 1 and beyond. Below, check out these 2026 dynasty rookie rankings for fantasy football […]