Leonard Fournette Is A Flummoxing Fantasy Asset

UPDATE 8/31: On Monday August 31st, Leonard Fournette was officially released by the Jaguars. You can read the full news and analysis here.   ORIGINAL 8/28: Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette enters 2020 as the quintessential boom-or-bust fantasy back. In addition to having compiled rushing touchdowns in just two games last year, he amassed 75 […]

Kareem Hunt Maintains Fantasy Appeal Despite Role

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt holds the distinction of entering drafts as the highest-rated back who is not the RB1 on his team. Even as Nick Chubb commands considerable fantasy attention, Hunt showcased the fact that his on-field skills have not diminished after amassing 464 yards from scrimmage in eight games last year. It […]

Tyron Smith Returns To Practice Thursday

Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith got back in the mix Thursday, rejoining the team’s practice session after previously having been out due to a hamstring injury. Smith indicated that the ailment should not be a concern moving forward, which would be a boon for both Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott with one of their […]

Jets Trading For Kalen Ballage

The New York Jets are acquiring running back Kalen Ballage from the Dolphins on Thursday for a conditional late-round pick, according to a source. The Dolphins were planning on releasing Ballage, but the Jets stepped in before the release was official. This is interesting, but it makes sense when considering that Jets head coach Adam […]

D'Andre Swift Dealing With Muscle Strain

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift is being eased back into practice over the next few days while he nurses a muscle strain. The rookie running back did not practice on Thursday and will be heading into the season with high expectations. The Lions coaching staff appears to be handling the situation with extreme caution with […]

Kliff Kingsbury's Offense Operating Extremely Fast

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury's no-huddle offense has been operating at warp speed the last few days of training camp. "Boy, it’s crazy fast," defensive lineman Jordan Phillips lamented. "Kliff has them doing stuff that’s going to give anybody problems." Kingsbury has been trying to push the boundaries of speed for the offense during […]

Joe Mixon Dealing With Migraines

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon has been dealing with migraines and hasn't practiced in recent days, according to a source. There is optimism that he'll be back at practice soon. Contract talks with Mixon are ongoing, and some speculated that Mixon's absence on the field was related to a contract […]

David Montgomery Expected To Miss 2-4 Weeks

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery left Wednesday's practice with a non-contact injury, but it looks like he avoided a worst-case scenario. Ian Rapoport reports that Montgomery is dealing with a groin injury that's expected to keep him off the field for two to four weeks. That time frame makes it possible that Montgomery is […]

Joe Mixon Not At Wednesday's Practice

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon was absent from Wednesday's practice, prompting concerns that the 24-year-old could be preparing to hold out. Mixon was at Monday's practice, though he sat out with a minor injury, so his complete absence on Wednesday is definitely a concern. We shouldn't just assume that Mixon is holding out for […]

2020 RotoBaller Superflex League Draft Recap

For the majority of the summer, I wasn't sure if I was even going to play fantasy football this year. I was pretty adamant that a season wouldn't happen. As August came and went and the NFL's testing protocols proved effective, my optimism began to grow and the idea of sitting out a season just […]

Top Draft Values and Targets: RotoBaller Staff Picks

We've already dug into the top busts and avoids for 2020 fantasy football drafts according to the RotoBaller NFL staff. Now, we will focus on the top draft targets and ADP values for 2020 fantasy football. Our analysts have agreed to sum up their thoughts on the top players to target in drafts based on […]

Texans Working Out Cody Kessler, C.J. Prosise, Ryan Grant

The Houston Texans worked out free-agent quarterback Cody Kessler, running back C.J. Prosise and wide receiver Ryan Grant on Wednesday. Kessler was most recently released by the Patriots. The 27-year-old out of USC was a third-round pick of the Browns in 2016, but he lasted just two seasons there before a quick stop in Jacksonville […]

DeAndre Hopkins, Kenyan Drake Continue To Sit Out

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) and running back Kenyan Drake (foot) continue to sit out of practice, and head coach Kliff Kingsbury said that he doesn't want either player to practice until they're 100 percent healthy. Neither player's injury is considered serious, but the Cardinals aren't taking any chances early in training camp […]

Dolphins Release Kalen Ballage

The Miami Dolphins informed running back Kalen Ballage of his release on Wednesday, according to a source. The 2018 fourth-round pick ran the ball 74 times for just 135 yards last season. That comes out to a putrid 1.8 yards per carry in 2019. With Jordan Howard and Matt Breida set to split carries in […]

Frank Gore Could Split Carries With Le'Veon Bell

New York Jets running back Frank Gore has been around the NFL forever, but the 37-year-old continues to find work in the league and to carve out a role on whatever team he's on. In 2020, Gore will be playing for the New York Jets, and ESPN's Cameron Wolfe has suggested that this backfield -- […]

Carlos Hyde Will Be "Big Factor"

Seattle Seahawks running back Carlos Hyde is expected to be "a big factor for us," says head coach Pete Carroll. Hyde's looked good so far in Seattle's scrimmages and is set to enter 2020 as the No. 2 back in Seattle behind Chris Carson. It'll be interesting to see if he maintains that role once […]

Ezekiel Elliott Open To Splitting Carries

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott talked about his willingness to do anything that will help the team win in an interview on 105.3 The Fan this Tuesday. Elliott said, "If they ever came to me and asked me to split carries, I’m gonna do it. I’m gonna do whatever they ask me to do […]

Saquon Barkley Close To Returning To Practice

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (undisclosed) left Monday's practice after suffering an undisclosed injury during 11-on-11 drills. He returned to the sidelines on Monday, but didn't take part in anymore drills. While we haven't gotten any news on the specifics of the injury, it certainly doesn't sound major and reports now suggest that […]

Dolphins Claim Running Back Salvon Ahmed Off Waivers

The Miami Dolphins claimed running back Salvon Ahmed off waivers on Wednesday. Ahmed is an undrafted rookie from the University of Washington who was cut by the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday. According to reports, Ahmed was cut by the 49ers due to fumbling the ball too much in training camp. Ahmed joins a Dolphins […]

Le'Veon Bell Unhappy After Being Forced To Leave Practice

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (hamstring) was pulled from practice as a precaution on Wednesday due to a tight hamstring, but Bell took to Twitter to dispute head coach Adam Gase, saying, "ain't nothin (sic) wrong with my hamstrings." If you haven't learned yet, Bell and Gase aren't exactly best buddies, but even […]

David Montgomery Suffers Groin Strain Wednesday

Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy said that running back David Montgomery (groin) suffered a groin strain in practice on Wednesday and is undergoing further testing. The Bears are optimistic that it's not a serious injury. It was reported earlier that Montgomery was carted off the field, but he actually walked […]

Sony Michel Activated From PUP List

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (foot), who had foot surgery in the offseason, is officially off the Physically Unable to Perform list and was at practice on Wednesday. Michel now has plenty of time to get back into the swing of things at practice and be ready for the team's Week 1 matchup […]

David Montgomery Carted Off In Practice

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery was carted off the field during Wednesday's practice with what's being described as a "significant injury." The injury was non-contact, raising fears that it could be an Achilles issue. While the extent of the injury remains to be seen, a long-term absence for Montgomery would put the Bears in […]

J.K. Dobbins Looking Dynamic In Camp

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins has looked "dynamic" in training camp, according to The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec. According to Zrebiec, Dobbins will have a role in Week 1's season opener against the Cleveland Browns. He wrote, "Mark Ingram remains the starter and Gus Edwards still figures to get his touches, but Dobbins will have […]

FFPC Average Draft Position Report: ADP Analysis and Insights

Examining the Average Draft Positions from the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) gives us a great snapshot of what high-stakes fantasy football players are thinking. The ADPs, which are housed in FantasyMojo.com’s deluxe shop of FFPC data, show you what some of the most competitive fantasy players in the world are thinking. For this exercise, […]

How to Recognize and Avoid Cognitive Bias on Draft Day

Managing a fantasy football team is the equivalent of being a real-life general manager. It allows us hardcore fans to play out our dream of making impactful decisions based on statistical analysis and keen observation. Face it, we're the guys who spend more time playing GM mode and breaking down player ratings in Madden than […]

Rookie Running Back Primer: Analyzing ADP Value for 2020

Rookie running backs are certainly volatile and we're always dealing with the unknown aspect of how a player's game will translate to the big show. How rookies make the transition will be even more imperative this season as players and teams deal with a more limited training camp and zero preseason games. However, every single […]

Draft Busts and Players to Avoid: RotoBaller Staff Picks

The RotoBaller NFL staff has many thoughts on the biggest potential busts and avoids for 2020 fantasy football. Some of our analysts have agreed to sum up their thoughts on the top players to fade in drafts based on inflated ADP, playing time concerns, or other variables. Here are the top players at each position […]

Coaching Matters: NFC West Play-Calling Impact on RB

In fantasy football, many of us 'experts' in the field try to take as much data into account before making a conclusion on players. That includes means looking at things like game tape, the team's offensive line, or their primary play-callers historical tendencies to utilize a certain position. After much research, I've developed a broad […]

Offensive Line Analysis: Champs and Chumps

A key factor that is often overlooked in terms of fantasy success, especially at the running back position, is the importance of solid offensive line play. Many of the top fantasy football performers have the luxury of playing with some of the top lines in the game. Similarly, when a player is on a team […]