T.J. Yeldon (RB, JAC) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~190 CURRENT ADP: ~200 ANALYSIS: When the Jacksonville Jaguars drafted running back Leonard Fournette with the number four overall pick of the 2017 draft, T.J. Yeldon became a forgotten man. However. with the departure of Chris Ivory, he now becomes one of the most valuable handcuffs in fantasy. In the three games Fournette missed last year, […]

Kalen Ballage (RB, MIA) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~200 CURRENT ADP: ~210 ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins running back Kalen Ballage joins a Miami backfield that should be led by Kenyan Drake with Frank Gore also mixing in. Ballage will likely offer little in the run game, but where he can really make his mark is in the passing game and return game. Ballage has the size to […]

Matt Breida (RB, SF) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~155 CURRENT ADP: ~165 ANALYSIS:  When Jerick McKinnon signed a four-year, 30 million dollar contract with the 49ers, the fantasy world lost their minds. This is for good reason, McKinnon is the perfect back for a Kyle Shanahan offense that continually produces high-end RB1s in fantasy. However, that does not mean we should just ignore the […]

Nyheim Hines (RB, IND) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~115 CURRENT ADP: ~125 ANALYSIS: Many are calling Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines this year’s Alvin Kamara, but that seems like a stretch. Still, Hines is the prototypical change of pace back for the NFL and could see a big role in the passing game similar to Chris Thompson a year ago. They are pretty […]

Joe Williams Making an Impression

San Francisco 49ers running back Joe Williams "looks like a completely different player," according to 49ers beat writer Matt Maiocco. Williams will have to continue to impress the coaching staff to secure a spot on the 53-man roster. Matt Breida is the heavy favorite to back up Jerick McKinnon, so Williams' main competition appears to […]

Fantasy Headliners - Tough Draft Day Choices

The 2018 Fantasy Football draft season is here! Every year we all read articles or watch videos and find players that both end up falling to us in a draft and we have to make a tough decision. In this episode, I will help to make some of those tough fantasy football draft choices by […]

Stop that Hype Train! Kerryon Johnson (RB, DET)

Training camps have now begun, as the days of summer continue their unrelenting progression into the preseason. As a result, owners are escalating their draft preparation and actual roster construction, in hopes that the teams that they have assembled will ultimately prevail in their leagues. The ongoing attempts to identify sleepers is an integral part of […]

Derrick Henry and Dion Lewis Splitting Reps

Tennessee Titans running backs Derrick Henry and Dion Lewis have been splitting first-team reps evenly so far in training camp. As expected, Lewis has been used more often in passing situations than Henry, although Henry has seen some targets his way as well. Henry has reportedly been running very well in the new zone scheme, […]

Kerryon Johnson (RB, DET) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~60 CURRENT ADP: ~70 ANALYSIS: When the Detroit Lions selected running back Kerryon Johnson with the 11th pick in the second round, most everyone was surprised. Johnson was the sixth running back selected in the draft, and went ahead of more highly touted backs such as Derrius Guice and Royce Freeman. The Lions have lacked a run […]

No Timetable for Aaron Jones to Return

Green Bay running back Aaron Jones (hamstring) has missed the opening of training camp with a hamstring injury. As reported by ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, Mike McCarthy has no time table for his return. McCarthy does hope that Jones is able to return to practice before the preseason ends and Jones’s suspension begins in September. Jones […]

Isaiah Crowell (RB, NYJ) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~100 CURRENT ADP: ~110 ANALYSIS: The reason last season’s performance was such a let-down for New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell owners is due to the promise that he showed the previous season. His 2016-2017 numbers were not necessarily breathtaking, but he finished that year as the 14th best running back in […]

Chris Ivory (RB, BUF) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~165 CURRENT ADP: ~180 ANALYSIS: It’s always tough to deal with legal situations in fantasy football, especially since the NFL has proven to be inconsistent with its punitive measures regarding domestic violence situations in the past. Regardless, the fantasy fallout of a potential LeSean McCoy suspension would shift the entire outlook of the Bills offense […]

Rex Burkhead (RB, NE) - 2018 Fantasy Football Sleeper

We continue our preseason fantasy football sleeper series with a look at New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead. While the first few rounds of every draft are essentially a wash-rinse-repeat of the consensus top-36, we can always count on those middle and late rounds to cement our confidence in this year's sleepers. The definition […]

Ito Smith Does Not Practice Sunday

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith was held out of practice Sunday with a foot contusion. Comments made by head coach Dan Quinn indicated that the injury was not serious, so expect to see Smith back on the practice field in the near future. Smith will have his work cut out in training camp trying […]

Dalvin Cook Feeling Great at Training Camp

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (knee) has been a full participant so far at training camp. Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer has been raving about how good Cook has looked in his recovery. The sophomore stud has shed his knee brace and will be ready to go for Week 1. Cook exploded onto the […]

LeSean McCoy Expects To Play Full Season

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy stated that he feels “very confident” about being able to play an entire season. The league and law enforcement officials are currently investigating an incident that took place on July 10 in which McCoy’s ex-girlfriend was beaten and robbed in an Atlanta-area home that he owns. Though he has […]

Stop That Hype Train! Jamaal Williams

The hype train for Green Bay’s Jamaal Williams could be derailed during the early portion of the 2018 NFL season. There has been a lot of chatter surrounding Williams this offseason in fantasy football circles. The former fourth-round running back is the prime candidate to be the top tailback for Aaron Rodgers’ high-powered offense heading […]

Aaron Jones Misses Practice with Hamstring Injury

Green Bay running back Aaron Jones missed Saturday’s practice with hamstring tightness. The injury does not seem serious. Jones is suspended for the first two weeks of the regular season, so his Week 1 availability doesn’t particularity matter. Jones is the most talented player running back on Green Bay’s roster. He is the only one […]

Stop That Hype Train! Rashaad Penny

With the 27th pick in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks selected Rashaad Penny, running back, San Diego St. Along with this pick came the hype of being a first-round running back in a pass-heavy league. We will have to wait and see how the pressure is handled; pressure, not […]

The Hot Take Podcast - Quarterback Rankings Debate - Ep. 1

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni discuss the most recent news and notes of the day for NFL fans, share their QB rankings, and provide some hot takes on fantasy football draft advice. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at RTSports. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on […]

Lamar Miller Down To 217 Pounds

Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller said he's down to 217 pounds, which is the lightest he's played at since he was with the Dolphins. He's hoping he can be more explosive this year after posting a career-worst 3.7 yards per carry in 2017. Miller was a fantasy disappointment last year, but with D'Onta Foreman […]

Trent Williams, Morgan Moses Taking Part In Team Drills

Washington Redskins offensive tackles Trent Williams (knee) and Morgan Moses (ankle) both took part in 11-on-11 drills on Friday, which is a great sign. Both Williams and Moses battled injuries throughout last season and had surgeries in the offseason, but it looks like they will both be ready for the regular season. That's great news […]

Nick Mariano's 2018 Late-Round Fliers (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We’re intentionally sidestepping the term “sleeper" because I don’t want to get wrapped up in debates over these guys not being “under the radar” enough. I may still throw it into the SEO field, though...no regrets. Instead, let’s discuss some late-round fliers that are […]

Nick Chubb (RB, CLE) - 2018 Fantasy Football Sleeper

We continue our preseason fantasy football sleeper series with a look at Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb. While the first few rounds of every draft are essentially a wash-rinse-repeat of the consensus top-36, we can always count on those middle and late rounds to cement our confidence in this year's sleepers. The definition of […]

Dalvin Cook Won't Wear Knee Brace This Year

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (knee) said he feels much stronger in training camp and has decided that he will no longer wear his knee brace for his surgically repaired left knee. “I’m ready to put pads on,” Cook said. “It’s all about milestones and stacking up the days and putting it all together […]

Kenyan Drake Opens With Starters Thursday

Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake opened with the starters on Thursday, but both he and Frank Gore looked good. Drake and Gore will be 1 and 1A this year, with the order to be determined. Drake showed at the end of last year that he could be a featured back in the NFL, so […]

LeSean McCoy Reports To Training Camp

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy has reported to training camp. General manager Brandon Beane said they are letting the police investigate McCoy's off-field issues. McCoy was accused of being involved in domestic violence, animal abuse and performance-enhancing drug abuse, but he has denied all allegations and he hasn't been formally charged with anything. It's […]

Leonard Fournette Looks Good On Day 1

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette looked good on Day 1 of training camp on Thursday, showing quickness on runs and while catching passes. He reported to camp at 223 pounds after playing in the 235-pound range in his rookie season. Fournette was solid last year but had durability issues late in the year and […]

Roto Revolution - 2018 Running Back Rankings

Another 2018 Fantasy Football Rankings episode is here! Welcome to the next episode of the RotoRevolution presented by RotoBaller! On today's show, we'll be discussing the Top 10 Running Backs for this year's fantasy football season, as well as a brief player analysis for each. Be sure to comment below if there any RBs that […]

Dalvin Cook To Be Full Go For Training Camp

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (knee) is expected to be a full go for training camp. Cook was on his way to an explosive rookie season before he tore his ACL early in the year. He was averaging 12.8 fantasy points per game in standard leagues and was receiving a huge workload for Minnesota. […]