Rams, Matthew Stafford "Deep" in Contract Talks

The Los Angeles Rams raised plenty of eyebrows on Thursday night in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft when they took Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at 13th overall, but NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says that head coach Sean McVay has made it clear that this is still MVP Matthew Stafford's team. Stafford is […]

49ers Getting Calls About No. 33 Overall Pick at Top of Second Round

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that the San Francisco 49ers are getting calls about the No. 33 overall pick at the top of the first round on Friday night, and it seems like they are very open to potentially moving back while acquiring more draft capital. Teams that are looking to trade up into the […]

Sean McVay Fully "On Board" With First-Round Selection of Ty Simpson

The Los Angeles Rams had one of the surprise picks on Thursday night in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft, taking Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson 13th overall. The Rams were clearly looking for the heir apparent to MVP Matthew Stafford, but many draft analysts didn't expect L.A. to go with Simpson with their […]

Ty Simpson to Compete for Backup Gig in Rookie Season

The Los Angeles Rams had one of the biggest surprise selections in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft on Thursday night when they took Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick. While Simpson figures to be the successor to MVP Matthew Stafford, many draft analysts were wondering if Simpson would fall […]

Fernando Mendoza to Sit All Year Behind Veteran QB?

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said on Thursday that Las Vegas Raiders veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins is expected to mentor first overall pick Fernando Mendoza this year, and Cousins is expected to be the team's starter under center to kick off the regular season in early September. Rapoport also says that the Raiders hope Cousins can […]

Tyler Shough Headed for Massive Success in Sophomore Campaign

New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough finds himself in a fantastic position ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Shough had already boosted his dynasty value significantly with an impressive rookie season last year. Installed as the starter mid-year, Shough ended up totaling 10 touchdowns from Week 12-18, and he ranked as the overall QB5 in […]

Cameron Ward a Prime Buy Candidate After Continued Upgrades to Receiver Room

Tennessee Titans quarterback Cameron Ward is fresh off a rookie season in which three of his four leading pass-catchers were also rookies, and with the selection of Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate with the fourth overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, his surrounding cast has only gotten younger and more dynamic. Tennessee spent […]

Olaivavega Ioane Selected 14th Overall by the Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens have selected Penn State guard Olaivavega Ioane with the 14th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Ioane was widely ranked as the best pure guard in the draft, as well as one of this year's top offensive line prospects. He had a terrific redshirt junior season in 2025, posting an 80.0 […]

Rams Select Ty Simpson With 13th Overall Pick

The Los Angeles Rams have selected Alabama quarterback prospect Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. There had been plenty of chatter about Simpson's stock ahead of the draft, and in the end, he'll end up with the Rams as the eventual successor to Matthew Stafford. It's a stunning development, […]

Raiders Select Fernando Mendoza With First Overall Pick

The Las Vegas Raiders officially selected Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft on Thursday night. What we've known for months is finally official. The 22-year-old Heisman Trophy winner led Indiana to an undefeated season in 2025 and the national championship by completing 72% of his 379 […]

Lions Could be Angling to Trade Up in First Round of NFL Draft

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that some NFL teams are "watching" the Detroit Lions, who hold the No. 17 overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft, as a "trade-up threat." They have been making calls around the league. The Dallas Cowboys, meanwhile, are looking at options to move up or down within […]

Mike Vrabel Seeking Counseling, Won't be With Team on Day 3 of Draft

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel will not be with the team for the third day of the 2026 NFL draft this Saturday as he seeks counseling, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. Vrabel addressed the media on Tuesday for the first time since the New York Post published photos that showed the coach […]

What Kind of Fantasy Ceiling Can Be Expected From Fernando Mendoza?

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza has been the anticipated first overall pick for months, and on Thursday night, when the 2026 NFL Draft opens, the Heisman Trophy winner and National Champion will officially become a Las Vegas Raider. The Raiders have made moves all offseason to set their young investment up for long-term success. New head […]

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Expert Three-Round Projections (Final Edition)

The trade of Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals shook up the NFL Draft in a way we have not seen before, as it was a rare player-for-pick deal, and it involved a top-ten pick. This could be the first of many deals… or the last. Whether you believe this class will be awash in moves […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Value Chart: Rankings Risers, Fallers (April Updates)

With the NFL draft just around the corner, the dynasty market had somewhat stabilized early in April as NFL decision-makers held their cards close to the chest. In a matter of weeks, the entire NFL and fantasy landscape will undergo an immense transformation as draft selections fly off the clock and teams adjust their offseason […]

Winningest Active College Football Head Coaches: Top 15 Standings

In an era where coaches don't get much time to build a program, being among the winningest coaches in college football is impressive. Although a ton of new faces have entered the head coaching ranks in recent seasons, there is still a batch of long-tenured decision-makers strolling the sidelines, and they have a ton of […]

NFL Power Rankings: Where Do All 32 Team Stands Ahead of the NFL Draft

With the 2026 NFL Draft just days away, it's time to update our power rankings. While many teams have begun to improve their rosters during free agency, several clubs have glaring needs they will need to address this spring. Let's dive in!Editor's Note: The FFPC Baby Gorilla Tournament is now open, featuring a $100,000 grand […]

Shedeur Sanders Gets First Reps in Team Workouts

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders was the first quarterback to take reps during team drills at voluntary minicamp on Wednesday, according to Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official website. Although Sanders opened the workout, the Browns rotated through quarterbacks, with Deshaun Watson and Dillon Gabriel also getting heavily involved. "We were just rotating who was […]

Could Carson Beck be a First-Round Pick in the NFL Draft?

Miami quarterback Carson Beck has a chance to be selected in the first round of this week's NFL Draft, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL.com. In a conversation on the Rich Eisen Show, Pelissero said that he "can't 100% rule out" the possibility of Beck being a first-round pick. Even if Beck doesn't hear his […]

Brandon Murchison's Final First-Round Mock: 2026 NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft is finally here, and it feels like the whole league is holding its breath. After a season full of surprises, tanking teams, and loaded college rosters, we’re staring down a class packed with game-changers who could flip franchises overnight. From solid quarterbacks to shutdown corners and those skill-position freaks who make […]

Is Brock Purdy a Sneaky Buy-Low Candidate for Dynasty Managers?

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy had the first half of his 2025 season disrupted by toe and shoulder injuries that forced him to miss eight games. Still, the 26-year-old was effective down the stretch of the season, finishing the year with 2,167 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. Purdy also added three touchdowns […]

2026 NFL Draft Predictions: Landing Spots For The Top 10 QB Prospects

Considered by many analysts to be the weakest draft class in years, the depth behind projected No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza gets really thin, really quickly. While Mendoza's destination appears to be written in stone, the landing spots for quarterbacks such as Ty Simpson and Carson Beck aren't nearly as clear. There's a strong […]

Ideal Landing Spots For The Top 12 Fantasy Football Rookies - 2026 NFL Draft

Forecasting picks in the NFL Draft is always fun, but also always challenging, as we never know what is truly going on inside the “war rooms” of NFL teams. Yet, we always want to try our best and project where the top offensive players may end up for fantasy purposes. We share the best and […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Final Pre-Draft Rankings (2026)

The NFL Draft is almost here, and it's time to check in on RotoBaller's final pre-NFL Draft dynasty rookie rankings for fantasy football. There will be major shake-ups after prospects officially land on new teams, but some leagues draft rookies right before the real NFL Draft. We're here to help. We will update these rookie rankings all […]

Is J.J. McCarthy Worth Buying Low?

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has had a tumultuous start to his NFL career. While Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, and Bo Nix, fellow quarterbacks taken in the 2024 NFL Draft, have all seen their dynasty stock rise tremendously through their first two years in the league, McCarthy's has been in free fall. After […]

Is it Still Possible to Acquire Drake Maye in Dynasty Leagues?

Fresh off the closest MVP race in recent history, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is RotoBaller's dynasty QB2, though the market would suggest he may be the most difficult player to acquire via trade. The 23-year-old third overall pick from 2024 finished his second season with 4,394 yards and 31 touchdowns through the air […]

NFL QB Power Rankings: Projecting All 32 Starters Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

The NFL Draft is here. We will soon find out the landing spots for each of the top quarterbacks in this draft. As of now, the only one with the potential to start in Week 1 seems to be presumptive No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza. However, even Mendoza may have to wait his turn. […]

Predicting Fantasy Football Winners and Losers From the 2026 NFL Draft

The NFL Draft is merely away. The dreams of hundreds of college players are set to come true. The dreams of fantasy managers may also come true. However, they may also be completely shattered. The NFL Draft brings a lot of excitement as we welcome the newest wave of talent into the league. Sometimes players […]

2026 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: 5 Overvalued, Undervalued Players

With the NFL Draft now right around the corner, fantasy football managers should expect the noise to get louder and louder. However, some of what you are hearing is valuable, and the rest is just noise. NFL teams will begin leaking certain information, agents will leak information regarding their clients, and we, the fantasy football […]

Cardinals Linked to Ty Simpson, Willing to Trade Up for him?

The Arizona Cardinals are linked to Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson "more than any other team," according to Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports. Jones adds that the "noise across the league is impossible to ignore." He has the Cardinals mocked to trade up four spots with the Miami Dolphins to No. 30 overall in the first […]