Jaylen Samuels An Option From the Slot

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels is preparing for another year as a multi-faceted back in an offense looking for playmakers. According to ProFootballFocus, Samuels ran 20% of his routes from the slot in 2018, the highest of any back in the NFL with 100 or more routes run. There's no doubt this is a […]

The King Answers 10 Burning Fantasy Football Questions

These are the questions that have been driving you crazy lately. Fantasy football is so challenging, because there are so many elements of unpredictability involved. We want to try to be correct about those matters that seem to have no solid answers. The ups and downs, shocks and surprises always keep us coming back for […]

Players to Prioritize in PPR but Fade in Standard Leagues

The fantasy industry continues to unveil nuances in the scoring settings of various formats. This provides a growing collection of possibilities that owners can include in their smorgasbord of league options in 2019. But as refinements in scoring and lineup composition continue, the prominent settings of PPR and Standard scoring will retain their high level of […]

Rugby Star Christian Wade Looks For Roster Spot

Former British rugby player Christian Wade started his quest to make the Buffalo roster in the best possible way, with a 65-yard touchdown run on his first-ever touch, when Buffalo defeated the Colts last week in preseason play. Still extremely new to football, Wade has an uphill climb to make the final cut but as […]

Around the NFL Pop Quiz: AFC East

In 2018, after writing some uninspiring articles prompting me to wonder if I was producing anything of value or simply parroting the same advice that most of the fantasy internet had already trumpeted, I challenged myself. Not in any sort of meaningful way, like losing the excess weight or teaching myself coding or something like […]

ADP Sleepers Tool: Alternatives to Drafting Zeke and Gordon

One of the most unique and distinctive features here on RotoBaller is our ADP Sleepers Tool. Part of the 2019 Draft Kit, there is nothing like it anywhere else. It’s easy to use and can help you identify value choices in an instant. This tool is available only for RotoBaller's Premium subscribers, but today we're […]

Jamaal Williams Still Missing Practice

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams is still missing practice with the injury he suffered earlier in the offseason. Williams started the season as the backup for Aaron Jones, and that is unlikely to change if Williams continues to miss time. However, it is unlikely that Williams will be surpassed as the backup option […]

Aaron Jones Returns To Practice

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones has returned to practice after sitting out recent sessions with a hamstring injury. Jones missed six sessions and the preseason opener against the Houston Texans with the injury, but the running back himself said that he "wouldn't even call it an injury; it was just right". Jones is […]

Dexter Williams Struggling With Catching In Practice

Green Bay Packers running back Dexter Williams has had some recent struggles in catching the ball in practice. Williams was given the opportunity to lead the team at the position in the opening preseason game against the Houston Texans, given the injuries to Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams, and performed well. However, if an injury […]

Duke Johnson Won't Play Against Lions

Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson (hamstring) won't play in Saturday's preseason meeting with the Lions. Johnson, who the Texans traded for last week, is expected to play a significant role as the team's third-down back and as a slot receiver at times, but even before the trade he was dealing with hamstring issues that […]

Cowboys Believe Tony Pollard Can "Carry the Load"

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Tony Pollard is capable of "carrying the load" according to Cowboys owner/general manager Jerry Jones. Pollard was drafted in the fourth round and has been working as the lead back in practices while starter Ezekiel Elliott holds out for a new contract. Pollard only played the first series in Saturday's […]

Theo Riddick Fractures Shoulder

Denver Broncos running back Theo Riddick has suffered a fractured shoulder and will miss 6-8 weeks of action. The Broncos had just signed Riddick to give them a better third-down back than Devontae Booker, but they'll now be without him for at least some regular season games. Riddick's fantasy value takes a hit with this […]

The King's FLEX Draft Review: Superflex Insights

Last week, at the SiriusXM Studios in New York City, I joined 11 other notable industry standouts for the annual FLEX (Fantasy League of Experts) drafts. I was part of the 12-team Superflex Draft, which is for all intents and purposes, an unofficial two QB league. The FLEX drafts were created by top fantasy expert […]

Jordan Ellis Flourishes As A Receiver

Cincinnati Bengals running back Jordan Ellis looked good during Saturday's preseason encounter with the Kansas City Chiefs. Though the rookie struggled rushing the ball, finishing with just 11 yards on three carries, he hauled in five receptions for 44 yards and a score, which came off of a pass from backup Ryan Finley in the […]

Trayveon Williams Rushes For Touchdown

Cincinnati Bengals running back Trayveon Williams had five yards and a touchdown off of five carries on Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Outside of the trip to the end zone that he had in the first quarter and a lone catch for 13 yards, the rookie didn't offer much in his unofficial debut as […]

Austin Walter Leads 49ers In Carries

The San Francisco 49ers played it safe with their whole running back until in Saturday's preseason win over the Dallas Cowboys, as all four of the players who are expected to make the final roster didn't play. If there is an opening, it's for the fourth-string spot that Jeffrey Wilson Jr. currently holds, but Saturday […]

Darwin Thompson Plays Well Against Bengals

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darwin Thompson had a strong first preseason game with the team. Thompson rushed five times for 22 yards in the 38-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. He also caught one pass for 29 yards and a touchdown. Thompson will be fighting with veteran back Carlos Hyde for backup carries behind […]

Carlos Hyde Scores TD in Win

Kansas City Chiefs running back Carlos Hyde scored a touchdown in the 38-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday. The first preseason game of the season went well for the Chiefs. Hyde only saw two carries for two yards and one touchdown in this game. The Chiefs spread the run game around a lot, […]

Mike Weber Gets Six Carries on Saturday Night

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Mike Weber led the Cowboys backfield in carries on Saturday with six. He gained 18 yards and "added" two catches for a loss of five yards. In a backfield without Ezekiel Elliott (holdout), Weber wasn't featured but did get the most touches. It'll be interesting to follow the Cowboys backfield […]

Deandre Washington Finds End Zone In Preseason Opener

Oakland Raiders running back Deandre Washington led the rush attack in the first half in the team's preseason opener versus the Rams on Saturday. He scampered into the end zone for a seven-yard touchdown on the opening drive of the game, finishing the night with 24 yards on six rushes. Washington also added two catches […]

Xavier Turner Leads The Way Against Broncos

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver/running back Xavier Turner was the bell cow in the team's first preseason game against the Broncos, and it's not surprising if most readers have never heard of him. An undrafted rookie signed out of Tarleton State University, Turner is lucky if he's fifth on the depth chart at running back, and […]

Alexander Mattison Shows Well In Debut

Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Alexander Mattison put up a solid effort on Friday night, carrying nine times for 30 yards and catching 1-of-2 targets for a one-yard receiving touchdown in the victory. The touchdown came on a well-executed play-action pass from starting quarterback Kirk Cousins in the game's opening drive. He was outplayed by […]

Jaguars Injured/Waive Roc Thomas

The Jacksonville Jaguars have put running back Roc Thomas on the waivers/injury list. Thomas, who had just joined the team last week, will be eligible to be placed on Jacksonville's injured reserve if he clears waivers. Thomas is suspended for the first three games of the regular season, so the Jaguars signing him in the […]

Duke Johnson (RB, HOU) - 2019 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~140 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~180 ANALYSIS: The case of Duke Johnson is one of the most interesting ones as we approach the start of the season. He has featured heavily in the Browns offense for four straight years as a constant No. 2 RB option (behind Isaiah Crowell and now Nick Chubb). […]

FFPC ADP Trends And Observations After Preseason Week 1

As we announced, RotoBaller is partnering with the FFPC to help bring their industry-leading games to all of our loyal RotoBaller readers. We'll be discussing the FFPC's awesome selection of games, and strategy and advice for those games, here at RotoBaller, on Twitter, and on SiriusXM throughout the Summer. Fantasy Football Drafting is really starting to pick up […]

Jaylen Samuels Gets Three Touches In Preseason Opener

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels took two rushes for 21 yards and caught one pass for nine yards in Friday's 30-28 preseason win over Tampa Bay. The second-year back was the only offensive player who saw extensive time last to play in the 2019 preseason opener. Samuels is locked in to a role with […]

Benny Snell Jr. Gets Lots Of Work In Preseason Opener

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. finished with just 26 yards on 13 carries, while hauling in 2 passes for 25 yards in Friday's preseason win over the Buccaneers. Snell didn't have much room to run but seeing him involved in the passing game was encouraging for his fantasy stock. After leading the SEC […]

Devine Ozigbo Impressive On Limited Touches

New Orleans Saints rookie running back Devine Ozigbo only got four touches in Friday's preseason loss to the Minnesota Vikings, but he did good work with those touches, rushing for 20 yards and adding a nine-yard catch. Ozigbo's most likely outcome right now is to be New Orleans' fourth running back, but he's got the […]

Dwayne Washington Leads Saints In Carries

New Orleans Saints running back Dwayne Washington carried the ball eight times for 36 yards in Friday's preseason loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Washington and rookie Devine Ozigbo appear to be in a battle for the team's third running back role, and Washington out-touched Ozigbo eight to four in this one. It's the first preseason […]

Justin Jackson Scores TD In First Game

Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson took over for starter Austin Ekeler against the Cardinals on Thursday night and hauled in one of the team's two rushing touchdowns on the night. Jackson saw a bit of use last season as a third-stringer who got a surprise start when injuries cost both Melvin Gordon and […]