In what was his first competitive work against another team since taking over as the starting quarterback of the Miami Dolphins, Malik Willis showcased some of the highs and lows that fantasy managers will likely need to endure for the 2026 season. In a joint practice with the Commanders on Wednesday, Willis found success, as […]

NFL breakout candidates are always fun to predict. Who doesn't want to take a look at which players are poised to go off for their teams? Whether it be a rookie or multiyear veteran, you never know who could take the next step in their careers. It is all a part of the pinnacle of […]

An attorney representing Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has informed LSU that the school can no longer use Daniels' name, image, or likeness, as reported by ESPN's Mark Schlabach. The Tigers recently allowed sophomore cornerback DJ Pickett to wear the same number five Daniels wore during his time at LSU. While the number has not […]

A six-game NFL slate on a random Thursday night in August? What could be better? The players may not be the ones you’ll see in September, but the games are being played, and there’s money to be won!  A couple of teams will be playing their starters for limited snaps tonight, including Tennessee, Green Bay, […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are facing a real quarterback battle between veteran Kirk Cousins and first overall pick Fernando Mendoza, according to Vincent Bonsignore. Bonsignore said he still believes Cousins will be the starter in 2026, "but it's not etched in stone. Fernando has a real chance to win the job." Most have speculated that […]

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is entering the all-important 2026 contract year after back-to-back down years. After winning the 2023 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year, Stroud has averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game over the past two seasons, a nearly five-point drop from his stellar rookie season. The Texans declined to extend Stroud's contract […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy said losing the QB competition to Kyler Murray was "out of my control" and that he wants to stay with the organization, according to Kevin Seifert of ESPN. With veteran signal-caller Carson Wentz also on the roster, a trade could become a possibility. "This is the place I want to […]

Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken informed the QBs on Wednesday afternoon that quarterback Deshaun Watson will start the preseason opener against the Chicago Bears on Saturday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Monken plans to start Shedeur Sanders in the team's second preseason game at home against the Buffalo Bills next Saturday. While Watson […]

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton said on Wednesday that quarterback Bo Nix's recovery from multiple surgeries on his right ankle continues to go well this summer, but he will not play in the team's preseason opener on Friday versus the Atlanta Falcons, according to Jeff Legwold of ESPN. Payton said that Nix will play […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has said that the 2026 season will be his last in the NFL. If he is a first-ballot Hall of Famer, which is expected, his name would go up on the Lambeau Field facade in five years with the other former Packers in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Rodgers' […]

Everyone loves telling you who to draft in fantasy football. Who is going to be a league-winner who will help you raise a trophy come the end of the season? That is the fun part. But you know what is just as important? Knowing who not to draft, especially in the early rounds. Avoiding early […]

Per The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's D. Orlando Ledbetter, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (knee) was told by a doctor that he has "an amazing ACL" and that he shouldn't "have any more knee problems for the rest of your career." It seems like a pretty optimistic statement for a player who has already torn his […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams already made a pretty big jump last season, and there is still plenty he can clean up. He threw for a franchise-record 3,942 yards with 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions, added 388 yards and three scores as a runner, and finished as the QB6. Williams also took only 24 sacks […]

As of now, Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley plans to play quarterback Malik Willis in the team's preseason opener on Friday against the Washington Commanders, according to Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post. All of the Dolphins' starters should be ready to play, but final decisions will be made after evaluation and discussion. […]

As August marches on, much of the attention is turned to redraft leagues. However, there are still plenty of rookie and dynasty start-up drafts taking place at this time of the year, so we're here to assist. Below, check out our updated rookie Superflex/2QB rankings for fantasy football drafts. These 2026 rookie Superflex rankings are […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (knee) is still not cleared for 11-on-11 team work in training camp, and he will not play in Friday's preseason opener against the Denver Broncos, according to Josh Kendall of The Athletic. Even though Penix has yet to really compete with Tua Tagovailoa for the starting QB job this […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will start the team's preseason opener on Friday against the Denver Broncos, but head coach Kevin Stefanski said he isn't naming a starting QB for the regular season just yet, according to Tori McElhaney of AtlantaFalcons.com. Stefanski said the starters will play around 10 plays/one series but will vary based […]

It's about that time to bring you my favorite article of the year: bold predictions. These are ceiling outcomes of some of my favorite picks in 2026 fantasy football drafts. I'm above consensus on each of the players featured in this article. I've done dozens of drafts so far. These are some of my most […]

Knowing when it's time to rebuild in dynasty fantasy football is one of the most crucial moments for the longevity of your roster. After attempting to compete with an aging team that has hit its plateau, managers must quickly realize that it is time to look toward the future to ensure they can return to […]

Not only does Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson want to bring a Lombardi Trophy to the Windy City, but he has higher aspirations for his offense in his second year with the team, according to Dan Pompei of The Athletic. "I want more than that. I want to have the highest-scoring offense ever, which […]

As we're less than two months away from the start of the 2026 NFL season, best ball drafts are starting to pick up steam. Training camp is finally underway, so we finally have something somewhat real to look forward to. Best ball is a complicated beast. There are seemingly a million different strategies to approach, […]

Fantasy football draft season is heating up, and at RotoBaller, we always have you covered with the most up-to-date rankings for all formats! Today, let's take a look at these top 300 PPR fantasy football draft rankings for all positions. These rankings are put together by Nick Mariano, RotoBaller's lead forecaster and one of the […]

Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza is "expected to get plenty of experience in Thursday's preseason opener against the Cardinals," according to Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com. Mendoza, who was selected No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft after winning the NCAA football national championship at Indiana, will have a valuable opportunity to get acclimated […]

Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis has been impressive during early glimpses of the team's new-look offense, according to Chris Perkins of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Specifically, he wrote that Willis "keeps stacking good days ... doesn't repeat mistakes, shows good leadership and strikes the right chords on and off the field." That's an encouraging […]

The Las Vegas Raiders' starters will play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals, head coach Klint Kubiak told Sam Warren of The Athletic. While many teams opt to rest their starters in Week 1 of the preseason, we'll see the Raiders mix in everyone as players compete for key roster spots. According to […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars will not play any of their starters in Week 1 of the preseason against the New Orleans Saints, head coach Liam Coen told Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union. On the offensive side of the ball, that means we won't see quarterback Trevor Lawrence, tight end Brenton Strange, or wide receivers Brian […]

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel sidestepped a question at training camp practice on Tuesday when asked about the counseling session that caused him to miss the third day of the 2026 NFL draft in April, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. "I think we always look at improvement," Vrabel said. "As […]

Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh said that everyone will play for the team in their preseason opener on Thursday night against the San Francisco 49ers, according to Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com. With a new coaching staff in place for the Titans in 2026, they want to set the tone by having their starters play […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that quarterback Baker Mayfield will not play in the team's preseason opener on Friday against the New York Jets, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Mayfield will not play, even though backup Jake Browning, who was expected to start on Friday, appeared to injure […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. will start Thursday's preseason opener against the New England Patriots, according to Joel A. Erickson. Richardson will play the entire first half before Riley Leonard takes over for the second. The Colts will flip that setup against Atlanta on Aug. 22, with Leonard starting the first half and Richardson […]