DraftKings CFB DFS Picks: Daily Fantasy College Football Advice for 9/1

I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the announcement just a week or so ago – college football daily fantasy is back! Thank you, DraftKings. Thank you for making my dreams come true. DraftKings welcomed us college football addicts back last Saturday with a 3-game slate, and they have a smaller slate Thursday to […]

Rashaad Penny Could Play Thursday

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Rashaad Penny (finger), who is no longer wearing a cast on his finger, could play in the preseason finale on Thursday, according to head coach Pete Carroll. The Seahawks haven't made a final decision, and they may choose to play it safe and hold him out. Penny has lost valuable […]

Alfred Morris Expected to Make Roster

San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris is not expected to play much in the team’s final preseason matchup, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. This is a good indication that Morris is expected to make the roster after signing with the team just two weeks ago. The 29-year-old’s role is still to be determined, […]

Kerryon Johnson (RB, DET) - Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target ~55 CURRENT ADP: ~63 ANALYSIS: The Detroit Lions selected running back Kerryon Johnson with the 11th pick of the second round, making him the fourth running back selected after Saquon Barkley, Rashaad Penny, and Sony Michel. Johnson had a solid three years as an Auburn Tiger, rushing for over 2,400 yards at 4.8 yards per carry […]

Royce Freeman (RB, DEN) - Fantasy Football Draft Targets

BALLER MOVE: Target ~40 CURRENT ADP: ~45 ANALYSIS: Make no mistake, the Denver Broncos drafted Royce Freeman with the seventh pick of the third round with the vision of him taking hold of the starting role as the team’s primary running back. At 6’ and 235 pounds, he is a bruising back who playerprofiler.com feels best […]

NFL Preseason Week 3 Review - Fantasy Impact

Week 3 of the NFL preseason is typically a dress rehearsal for teams and we get the best idea yet of how players will be used. While some NFL teams still chose to rest their starters, many inexplicably didn't. Unfortunately, we also had a major injury with Jaguars wide receiver Marqise Lee going down for the […]

Bold Predictions for 2018 Fantasy Football - Kyle Richardson

I love bold predictions. I have always had two schools of thought on this. Bold predictions could happen. A long-shot, sure, but still possible. Hot takes are even more unlikely to happen. While you are reading this article, keep in mind these predictions probably won’t come true, but there is an outside chance they could […]

Last-Minute Draft Strategies

Lucky Fantasy Players! Why are you lucky? Because it's draft time. Is there a better time of the season? It's like Friday night with the whole weekend ahead of us. Or the first day of an amazing vacation. And most of you will screw it up. Let me guess, you're going to draft best value […]

Tales From the Turn - Managing Snake Drafts With a Late Pick

I did a few mocks recently in preparation for a long-running league I won last season. 10 teams, ESPN standard scoring; nothing fancy just a group of buddies who started it to find more reasons to watch football together. The casual nature of the league has extended itself to the draft prep process, especially since […]

Fantasy Bomb - Is Late-Round QB Really the Best Strategy?

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) discuss the late-round QB trend in fantasy football drafts to determine whether grabbing a elite quarterback early could be a successful contrarian strategy. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at RTSports. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, […]

Adam Gase Wants Kenyan Drake To Be Bell-Cow Back

Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase believes in running back Kenyan Drake and wants to keep him heavily involved in the offense on a week-to-week basis. “You’d love to get in that 70-75 plays per game [range] as a unit. If that happens, then you’re looking at hopefully anywhere from 15-20 carries and 6-8 targets," […]

Fantasy Bomb - Zero WR Strategy Explained

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) explain how the Zero WR strategy works in fantasy football drafts and which mid-round wide receivers to target if you truly commit to it. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at RTSports. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius […]

Hot Take NFL Podcast - Mock Draft with Guest James Koh

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni are joined by James Koh, formerly of NFL Network, and currently at DirecTV to do a mock draft for NFL fans, share their main targets in fantasy drafts, and provide some hot takes on fantasy football draft advice. This radio show is sponsored by our […]

Jerick McKinnon, Matt Breida At Practice Tuesday

San Francisco 49ers running backs Jerick McKinnon (calf) and Matt Breida (shoulder) were both taking part in individual conditioning work at practice on Tuesday. Both players aren't fully participating in practice yet, but it's a good sign that they are on track to be ready for Week 1. McKinnon was a high-profile free-agent signing and […]

Le'Veon Bell Expects To Join Steelers Monday

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell has been telling teammates that he will report to the team on Labor Day, this Monday. Bell has sat out all of training camp to voice his displeasure regarding the lack of a long-term contract from the Steelers. If Bell returns to the team on Monday, he will be […]

Steelers Unlikely To Hold Le'Veon Bell Back In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner said it's unlikely that the team will scale running back Le'Veon Bell back at all in Week 1 after he hasn't participated at all in training camp or the preseason for the second straight year. "That’s a hard question because that’s Le’Veon Bell...There are things he can do that, […]

Sony Michel Limited In Practice

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) remained limited in practice on Tuesday, according to running backs coach Ivan Fears. "He’s still under doctors’ care. They haven’t totally freed him up for us to do everything with him, so we’re doing everything we possibly can to keep him up to date," Fears said. […]

Samaje Perine On Track To Play In Preseason Finale

Washington Redskins running back Samaje Perine (ankle) will be ready for the final preseason game on Thursday against the Ravens, according to head coach Jay Gruden. Perine could be playing for a roster spot after the team signed Adrian Peterson. Rob Kelley and Kapri Bibbs are also in the mix for roster spots alongside third-down […]

Marlon Mack Improving

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (hamstring) has made good progress over the last two days, according to head coach Frank Reich. Mack still isn't a lock to be ready for Week 1, however, which further complicates an already clouded running back by committee picture. Mack should lead the way when healthy, but Robert Turbin […]

Royce Freeman Must Be Able To Pass Protect

Denver Broncos rookie running back Royce Freeman has looked good with the ball in his hands so far this preseason, but in order for him to see more playing time in the regular season he must improve his pass protection. The Broncos are high on Freeman, and general manager John Elway said "we haven't had […]

Rashaad Penny Expected To Be Back For Week 1

Seattle Seahawks rookie first-round pick Rashaad Penny (finger) is expected to be back by Week 1 and should have a sizeable role in the offense, according to head coach Pete Carroll. However, Penny won't be taking the starting role away from Chris Carson anytime soon. Carson has been very impressive throughout offseason workouts and into […]

Sony Michel Impresses In Practice

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel impressed running backs coach Ivan Fears in practice on Monday. "Just what we expected. He was progressing well. I was really happy when we got the pads on, and got a chance to see him run a bit. It looks like he's going to be what we […]

Mike Gillislee Still The Odd Man Out

New England Patriots running back Mike Gillislee still appears to be the odd man out for the final running back roster spot. Jeremy Hill is projected to beat out Gillislee for the power role. Brandon Bolden could also be cut and then brought back later. As of now, the Patriots are expected to keep Rex […]

Peyton Barber The Team's Go-To Red-Zone Guy

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber has been the team's "go-to guy in the red zone," according to ESPN's Jenna Laine. Barber also tightened his grip on the lead-back role by taking five carries for 34 yards and a touchdown in the preseason game on Friday. Rookie Ronald Jones II had just six carries […]

Latavius Murray Could Be Goal-Line Back

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray could be used a lot inside the five-yard line this year to alleviate some stress on Dalvin Cook, according to ESPN's Courtney Cronin. Both Murray and Cook are expected to be used as receivers in offensive coordinator John DeFilippo's system, and sometimes they might both be on the field […]

Zack Martin Back at Practice on Tuesday

Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Zack Martin (knee) was back at practice on Tuesday. Martin assured everyone he would be ready for Week 1, and his presence at Tuesday's practice more or less confirms that, assuming no further setbacks. With Travis Frederick (illness) possibly out for an extended period, Martin's return is a huge benefit for […]

Justin Jackson Not Expected To Make Team

Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson (hamstring) is looking like the odd man out for the roster crunch after a hamstring injury has limited him most of training camp and the preseason. Detrez Newsome is expected to be the third back behind Melvin Gordon and Austin Ekeler to open the season.

Melvin Gordon Not Expected To Play Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon, who was still out on Monday due to a family matter, is not expected to play in the preseason finale on Thursday against the 49ers. Gordon is one of the few true workhorse backs in the NFL and could even catch more passes this year in his second […]

Jeremy McNichols Might Not Make Roster

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeremy McNichols is a candidate to be left off the final 53-man roster. McNichols was fighting for the No. 3 job with Joe Williams and Raheem Mostert, but that was before the Niners signed Alfred Morris. McNichols can obviously be avoided in all fantasy leagues.

Alfred Morris May Not Have Much Of A Role

Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris, who ran 17 times for 84 yards in the preseason game over the weekend with Jerick McKinnon, Matt Breida and Joe Williams all out with injuries, may not have much of a role in the backfield. "Honestly, it's too early to say whether Morris will play much of a […]