Nicho Roessler's Fantasy Football League-Losing Picks: 4 Early-Round Draft Avoids for 2025

Hey, RotoBallers! Welcome to another edition of pre-season NFL content, where I will discuss early-round landmines to avoid in the first three rounds of your upcoming NFL draft, according to NFFC. For the sake of this article, I will assume 12-team leagues, meaning I will examine players with an ADP of 36.0 or lower. Keep […]

Myles Gaskin Working Out with Giants

Free-agent running back Myles Gaskin worked out with the New York Giants on Wednesday. Gaskin spent time with the Minnesota Vikings and Jacksonville Jaguars during the 2024 season, appearing in five games for the Vikings. The veteran running back would serve as a depth option for the Giants behind Tyrone Tracy Jr. and rookie Cam […]

Committee Running Back Draft Targets: 4 Crowded Backfields to Chase (2025)

Remember when the fantasy football running back committee was the bane of your draft board, something to actively dodge at all costs? Well, those days are long gone. In 2025, the NFL running back by committee isn't just a trend; it's the new normal. Unless you're lucky enough to snag one of the rare workhorse […]

2025 Fantasy Football Rookie RB Rankings (August Updates): Omarion Hampton, RJ Harvey, Quinshon Judkins, Cam Skattebo, Jacory Croskey-Merritt

We're officially in August, which means the unofficial start of fantasy football season is here, and rookies from the 2025 NFL Draft will make their debuts next month. Whether you're set to participate in a rookie draft or are just trying to identify potential sleepers for redraft leagues, we've got you covered with our 2025 […]

16 Fantasy Football Draft Targets/Avoids - AFC/NFC South Edition

When prepping for fantasy drafts, it’s helpful to take a look at each NFL team and evaluate how things have changed compared to the previous season. Whether due to player movement, coaching staff changes, or draft selections, no team will look the same year over year. Team-by-team analysis allows for a deeper dive into players […]

Video: 3 Running Back Draft Risers for 2025 Fantasy Football

With training camps at full blast and preseason games cranking up, it is officially fantasy football #DraftSZN! Here at RotoBaller, we're taking a look at the fantasy football draft values of some of 2025's most intriguing running backs. RotoBaller analyst David Rispoli highlights 3 running backs who are skyrocketing up our 2025 draft rankings. Win […]

Kyle Monangai Working with The Second-Team Offense

Chicago Bears rookie running back Kyle Monangai received the "bulk of second-unit carries" in the team's practice on Tuesday, according to CHGO's Mark Carman. A seventh-round pick out of Rutgers, Monangai rushed for 1,279 yards and 13 touchdowns in 11 games in his final season with the Scarlet Knights. The Bears have veteran D'Andre Swift […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. the RB1 in New York?

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. is listed atop the team's unofficial depth chart at the position. Veteran Devin Singletary is named as New York's RB2, with rookie Cam Skattebo the RB3. As a rookie in 2024, Tracy Jr. played in 17 games (12 starts), recording 1,123 yards from scrimmage and six touchdowns […]

MarShawn Lloyd the RB3 on First Unofficial Depth Chart

Green Bay Packers second-year running back MarShawn Lloyd (groin) is listed as the No. 3 RB behind starter Josh Jacobs and No. 2 Emanuel Wilson on the team's first unofficial depth chart of the preseason. The expectation was that Lloyd would become Jacobs' primary backup in his second year in the NFL, but the 24-year-old […]

Aaron Jones Listed as RB1 on First Depth Chart

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones is listed as the starting running back on the team's first unofficial depth chart of the preseason, according to Vikings beat writer Craig Peters. Jordan Mason is listed as Jones' primary backup, with Ty Chandler, Zavier Scott and Tre Stewart behind him. Jones is still the top dog in […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 1 (Thursday, 8/7/25)

I know it’s just preseason, but the excitement I feel every year for this week is indescribable. Football is back! Lineup-making is back! DFS is back! Last Thursday’s Hall of Fame game was a nice appetizer, but tonight we come in strong with the first of four straight nights of NFL DFS action, and I […]

J.K. Dobbins First on Depth Chart, RJ Harvey Listed as No. 5

The Denver Broncos' first unofficial depth chart of the preseason lists J.K. Dobbins as the starting running back, Jaleel McLaughlin as second-string, Audric Estime as third-string, Tyler Badie as fourth-string and Blake Watson and rookie second-rounder RJ Harvey as fifth-string, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. It's eye-opening since Harvey has mixed in with Dobbins on […]

Tony Pollard Listed as RB1 on First Unofficial Depth Chart

Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard is listed as the RB1 on the team's first unofficial preseason depth chart ahead of Tyjae Spears. Meanwhile, Spears is listed as the co-RB2 with rookie Kalel Mullings. Head coach Brian Callahan has envisioned more of an even split in this year's backfield between Pollard and Spears, and ESPN's […]

Who Should I Draft? Quinshon Judkins, Jerome Ford, Dylan Sampson Fantasy Football Outlooks

Pour one out for Cleveland Browns fans. They're in for another dreadful season, marred by off-the-field situations. One of the team's more anticipated rookies still hasn't checked into training camp due to problems with the law. Fantasy managers have to look at the bigger picture for the on-the-field product while waiting for the legal process […]

James Cook's Hold-In Continues on Wednesday

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook will not practice again on Wednesday at training camp as he continues his hold-in, according to head coach Sean McDermott. Cook took part in practices during the spring and began training camp practicing with the rest of the team before changing his tune recently while in the midst of […]

Roschon Johnson Expected to Serve as Bears' Goal-line Back

Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson appears to be carving out a role in new head coach Ben Johnson's offense. According to ESPN.com's Courtney Cronin, Johnson appears to be locked into the short-yardage and goal-line role thus far in training camp while also getting some work on third downs. The Bears' running-back room could become […]

Jaydon Blue Likely to Have a Role on Third Down

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue will "likely have a role on third down" this year, according to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. Blue has been one of the most impressive offensive players at training camp this summer for the Cowboys. However, Javonte Williams is finally healthy and is "showing why Denver was so […]

Dave Ventresca's Fantasy Football League-Winners: 5 Must-Draft Players (2025)

NFL training camps are officially underway, and before we know it, the regular season will begin, too. As the start of another NFL season inches closer, it also means we are approaching the start of fantasy football draft season. For context, I love fantasy football. I play in upwards of 60 total fantasy football leagues […]

Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry Won't Play in Preseason Game on Thursday

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and running back Derrick Henry will not play in the team's preseason opener on Thursday night against the Indianapolis Colts, according to head coach John Harbaugh. The head coach said the Ravens will determine if Jackson and Henry will play in any preseason games at all. Neither superstar is dealing […]

Raiders to Play Their Starters in First Preseason Game

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll said that the team will play their starters in the preseason opener on Thursday night against his former team, the Seattle Seahawks. "Everyone will be ready to go," Carroll said. The Raiders are choosing to get their starters more experience right away in the preseason after trading for […]

Devin Neal to Miss a Few Weeks With Hamstring Injury

New Orleans Saints rookie running back Devin Neal (hamstring) will miss a few weeks due to a hamstring injury, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. It's the worst possible time for a rookie to have to sit out, and it means that Neal will miss the preseason opener this Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers […]

Kenneth Walker III Returns to Tuesday's Practice

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (foot) was back in pads at Tuesday's training camp practice, according to Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times. Foot soreness sidelined Walker for three straight training camp practices, but now he's back on the field. It seems like Walker is constantly battling lower-body injuries, and the 24-year-old's 2024 […]

Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings (Half-PPR) - August Updates Include Bucky Irving, Jordan Mason, Kenneth Walker, Cam Skattebo, RJ Harvey, more

The 2025 NFL season is right around the corner, and fantasy football drafts are beginning to take place in bunches. If you're looking for help at the RB spot, you have come to the right place. In these 2025 fantasy football running back rankings (half-ppr), you can check out where key running back ball carriers […]

Alvin Kamara Won't Play in Preseason Opener

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara won't play in the team's preseason opener on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers, but the rest of the RBs will, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. Kamara has been healthy during training camp, but the Saints will keep their RB1 out as a precaution for the first […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. is 100 Percent the RB1 in New York

ESPN's Jordan Raanan said on Sirius XM Fantasy Radio that New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. is 100% the team's unquestioned RB1 going into the 2025 season. "There is no competition," Raanan said. There have been questions around how much work Tracy will share with rookie Cam Skattebo (hamstring), who recently injured his […]

Packers Have Confidence in Chris Brooks as RB2

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said there's nothing that running back Chris Brooks can't do and also expressed confidence in Brooks as the team's RB2 behind Josh Jacobs with both Emanuel Wilson and MarShawn Lloyd out with injuries currently at training camp. Brooks and Wilson stepped up behind Jacobs in 2024 with Lloyd […]

Rams, Kyren Williams Agree to Three-Year Extension

The Los Angeles Rams and running back Kyren Williams agreed to a three-year, $33 million extension on Tuesday, including $23 million in guarantees, according to agents Drew and Jason Rosenhaus. Williams gets rewarded with a new deal after topping 1,000 yards rushing in each of the last two seasons with the rams. Last year in […]

Jordan Mason a "Massive" Part of Minnesota's Offseason Plan

Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason was viewed as a "massive" part of Minnesota's offseason plan, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. During the spring, the Vikings acquired Mason via a trade. During the 2024 campaign, Mason emerged as a key contributor to the San Francisco rushing attack when Christian McCaffrey was sidelined. On a […]

Jaylen Warren Listed as Steelers Starting Running Back

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren was listed as the top running back on the team's initial preseason depth chart. Veteran Kenneth Gainwell is listed behind only Warren, while rookie Kaleb Johnson is the third back on the depth chart. Johnson has been struggling with pass coverage, according to reports, which could limit his role […]

College Football Big Ten Power Rankings: Preseason Projections for All 18 Teams

It is now August, which means it is football month. The college football season kicks off in just a few weeks, meaning we can move from speculation season to full-blown on-the-field analysis. In the meantime, speculation season continues. The Big Ten was a fun conference last season. From one of the top games of the […]