Jonah Coleman Could Be Between-the-Tackles Complement in Denver
Denver Broncos rookie running back out of Washington, Jonah Coleman, was drafted in the fourth round by the Broncos to work alongside J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey. However, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic wrote about how Coleman could be involved between the tackles as a complementary piece to Dobbins to lessen Dobbins' rushing load with […]
Will D'Andre Swift Play in Week 1?
Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift suffered an apparent injury during Thursday's practice, which caused concern among fantasy managers. Below, we will analyze the latest injury report on the Chicago Bears' running back and determine if he is on track to play in Week 1. Will Swift play in Week 1? Let's dive in! […]
D'Andre Swift is Dealing with a Cramp
According to Adam Schefter, Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (abdomen) left early during Thursday's practice due to a cramp. Swift was reportedly in significant discomfort when he was forced to leave due to abdominal cramping. This is not good news for the Bears, who are already without Kyle Monangai (knee) right now. The hope […]
Waiver Wire Rankings Updates Ahead of Week 1
Labor Day weekend is here, and Week 1 of the NFL season will be kicking off in a few days. While there are some fantasy football drafts going on this weekend, many have been completed, and it's time to start navigating the waiver wire to bolster your rosters. At RotoBaller HQ, we have updated our […]
League Winners: RotoBaller’s Staff Picks
Finding a league-winner in the middle or late rounds of your fantasy draft can provide your team with a massive boost. In this piece, we will spotlight some of the top "league-winners" you can find within these parts of the draft from members of our RotoBaller fantasy football staff, including Adam Koffler, Nick Mariano, Andy […]
League-Losing Picks: RotoBaller Staff Avoids
Selecting a player in the early rounds who fails to meet expectations can be detrimental to your chances of winning the championship. In this piece, we will take a look at some of the early-round players that members of the RotoBaller fantasy football staff will be fading in this year's drafts. Read ahead as we […]
My Guys: Thunder Dan's Favorite Draft Picks
No preseason is complete without going on the record with your favorite players for the upcoming season. Last year I had a few nice hits with Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tyler Warren having big seasons, but I also whiffed on Bucky Irving and Jalen Hurts. I'm getting sucked back in on Bucky this year, but he's […]
Week 1 Matchups: Start 'Em, Sit 'Em
We are back! Welcome, RotoBallers, to another year of our weekly Start 'em and Sit 'em article! It's the inaugural 2026 article for our Week 1 matchups analysis and fantasy football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em picks, which will hopefully help you make winning lineup decisions every week of the fantasy season. My name is Joey […]
Mariano's Must-Have Picks: League Winners
Few players can earn the title of "league-winner" in fantasy football, but that select group will be the ones to crown royalty. Sometimes it boils down to investing in a scary health situation, pulling up a key rookie, or reading into a new offensive environment (coaching, talent, scheduling, etc.) that others haven't adjusted enough for. […]
Jamie Calandro's Updated Ranks: #3 Accuracy
The 2026 NFL season is right around the corner, and fantasy football draft season is in high-gear. There's no better way to prepare and draft than with trusted rankings, and that's exactly what you'll find here in this article. Below you'll find Jamie Calandro's updated 2026 fantasy football draft rankings. Jamie finished as the #3 most […]
Sneaky Bench Stashes: Post-Draft Waiver Wire
Hey RotoBallers! Welcome to the first edition of our High-Upside Bench Stashes series. Every week, I will spotlight some of the top stashes fantasy managers should consider adding to their bench ahead of the next week of NFL action. Even though the regular season has yet to kick off, there are many worthy stashes widely available […]
Strength of Schedule: Best and Worst Matchups
We've all heard the same old time-tested fantasy adages before -- "Draft your guys," "Just pick good players on good teams," and my personal favorite, "ADP is comprised mostly by losers." While these macro strategies will generally set you on the right path directionally, not nearly enough focus goes toward a positive start. It's important […]
All-Breakout Team: Frank Ammirante's Picks
We're in the heart of draft season right now. Most fantasy football drafts will happen this week, so it's the perfect time for me to highlight my All-Breakout team. I'm going to focus on players who: A) Haven't had their breakout season yet, and B) I haven't written about recently. These are some of my […]
QB League Winners: RotoBaller’s Staff Picks
While many savvy managers may consider fading the quarterback position and playing the waiver wire, finding a league-winner at this position can give your team a massive edge over the competition. In this piece, we will spotlight some of the top "league-winners" at the quarterback position who you can find within these parts of the […]
Adam Koffler's Mid Round Must-Have Picks
A few days ago, I wrote about six players I'm aggressively targeting in the early rounds of fantasy football drafts this season. Try to get at least a couple of these cornerstone guys on your teams in 2026. This article takes us into the middle rounds of fantasy drafts, generally rounds 5-8. These guys come […]
Bold Predictions: Frank Ammirante's Picks
We're down to the stretch run of fantasy football drafts, so I figured I'd give you five additional bold predictions for the 2026 NFL season. My first bold predictions column included Caleb Williams, Ashton Jeanty, DeVonta Smith, Chris Olave, and Brock Bowers. This time around, I'm going with Jordan Love, David Montgomery, Bhayshul Tuten, Marvin […]
Undervalued Running Backs: Mid-Round Targets
There is always some value to find at the running back position in the middle rounds. Whether you are looking for a high-upside running back or a serviceable RB2 after the first few rounds, there are always running backs who emerge as sleepers. Last year, Javonte Williams, Jaylen Warren, Quinshon Judkins, and Travis Etienne Jr. […]
Waiver Wire Pickups and Stashes Before Week 1
Welcome back, ladies and gentlemen, to our Week 1 fantasy football waiver wire pickups and stashes for 2026! We're inching closer and closer to real NFL football. On August 30th, NFL teams will be required to be down to 53 players, so we'll likely see some movement in the next few days. There will be […]
Top 100 Rookie Rankings for Fantasy Drafts
The NFL regular season is just ahead, and it's time for a fresh look at our fantasy football rookie rankings for 2026. Dominate those last-minute rookie and dynasty drafts with these rankings, which have been updated all offseason long based on the latest injury news and camp buzz. These updated 2026 rookie rankings are put together by […]
RotoBaller Staff Bold Predictions
Who doesn't love fantasy football bold predictions? Our rankings, projections, and analysis article will help you crush your fantasy football drafts, but taking big leaps of faith with brave takes and predictions gets everyone fired up! That said, it's time for fantasy football bold predictions, RotoBaller staff-style. In this roundtable edition of bold predictions, see what […]
Mariano's Lotto Tickets: Later-Round Sleepers
It's wonderful to smash your early fantasy football picks, but little else compares to finding a league-winner in the rubble of those final rounds. The following 25 players tend to be available later on, with more included to cater to both shallow and deeper formats alike. While reliable depth and a steady floor can come […]
Patrick McGrath's Dark Horse RB1 Contenders
The term "dark horse" originated in 19th-century horse racing as a way to describe a contender of whom bettors or spectators knew very little. The 1800s. A time when every third person you’d meet was probably still wrestling with the notion of gravity and 60% of your news came from a mustachioed huckster traveling through […]
Kyle Monangai Does Not Practice on Thursday
Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (knee) missed another practice on Thursday, according to Zack Pearson of 247 Sports. Monangai suffered a hyperextended right knee in training camp practice on Aug. 16 and was deemed week-to-week earlier this week, but the good news is that the 24-year-old "looked good" while running on a side field […]
Adam Koffler's Draft Cheat Sheet
I've pumped out a ton of articles this offseason. Check them out below; they're also all here in one spot. In those articles, you'll find a deep dive on usually five or six players, explaining exactly why I'm targeting or avoiding them in 2026: Must-Have Late-Round Picks Must-Have Mid-Round Picks Must-Have Early-Round Picks WR Breakouts […]
League Winners: Corbin Young's Must-Haves
We're at the point in the fantasy football draft season where we won't overanalyze things. The goal is for players to remain healthy for the rest of the preseason, with signs pointing to these players being regular starters in our fantasy lineups. Most of these players we highlight will come from the early to middle […]
Breece Hall Expected to be Ready for Week 1
New York Jets running back Breece Hall (groin) has been working his way back to full fitness after dealing with a groin injury in training camp this summer, and he is expected to be back and take his place in the starting backfield for Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Sept. 13, according […]
WR League Winners: RotoBaller’s Staff Picks
Striking gold on the wide receiver position can provide a massive boost to your fantasy football team. In this piece, we will spotlight some of the top "league-winners" at the wide receiver position you can find within these parts of the draft from members of our RotoBaller fantasy football staff, including Rob Lorge, Adam Koffler, […]
Fantasy Football Rookie Breakout Candidates
Sure, I like playing fantasy football, but my real favorite pastime is saying that I was right all along. Fantasy preseason is rife with chances to do exactly that, provided you’re willing to take a few calculated risks. During preseason last year, I was particularly high on later-round gems like Harold Fannin Jr. (PPR TE6), […]
Saints Waive Injured Running Back Devin Neal
The New Orleans Saints waived running back Devin Neal (hamstring) on Thursday after they initially placed him on Injured Reserve for the start of the 2026 season, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Now that the 23-year-old has been waived, he will not be forced to miss the entire season if he latches […]
D'Andre Swift Suffers Undisclosed Injury in Practice
Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (undisclosed) left on Thursday in the final stages of the Bears' padded practice and appeared to be in "significant discomfort" as he went inside the tent, according to Dan Wiederer of The Athletic. Sean Hammond of The Chicago Tribune reports that Swift exited toward the end of a full […]
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