Three Running Backs Who Won't Break Out in 2014

Depending on how many different analysts you read, there are probably thirty different breakout and sleeper candidates at running back every year. Some do break out (Ryan Mathews, Rashad Jennings, Knowshon Moreno last year) and some don't (David Wilson and Daryl Richardson). There are less candidates for busts, because let's face it that's just not […]

Terrance West (RB, CLE) - Fantasy Football Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Target ~115  (Current ADP: 120, RB: 40) ANALYSIS:  While all the talk has been about Johnny Manziel in Cleveland there's a battle going on in the RB corps that you should pay attention to.  Currently Ben Tate is listed and paid as the #1 RB option however if you know anything about Ben […]

Jeremy Hill (RB, CIN) - Fantasy Football Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Target ~ 115 (Current ADP: 136, RB: 44) ANALYSIS: Fantasy managers typically hate these pseudo-committees teams are implementing in their back-fields, but in the Cincinnati Bengals case it looks like it may be a dynamic thunder and lightning punch. This proposed dynamic-duo would consist of Giovani Bernard, and Jeremy Hill and they're being led by […]

2014 Fantasy Football Rankings: Top 50 Running Backs

While we already published our Top 50 Running Back Rankings in four separate tiers, we thought it was time to update these rankings just a little bit considering all the news out of training camp and preseason. This is not an knee jerk overreaction based on preseason performances, just some basic accounting for injury news and the […]

Andre Ellington (RB, ARI) - Fantasy Football Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Target ~ 30 (Current ADP: 49, RB: 20) ANALYSIS: Although not a sleeper in the traditional sense, Andre Ellington continues to be extremely undervalued in ESPN leagues where his ADP is 49. In Yahoo, CBS and FFC his ADP is closer to 30 which is about where it should be, but if you play in […]

Bryce Brown (RB, BUF) - Fantasy Football Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Target Late in Dynasty Leagues (Current ADP: Undrafted) ANALYSIS: Just a year ago Bryce Brown was one of the hottest running back handcuffs to own in the fantasy world. This past offseason Brown was traded to the Buffalo Bills, causing the Bryce Brown fantasy obsession to all but die out. People looked at the […]

Latavius Murray (RB, OAK) - Fantasy Football Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Target Aggressively in Dynasty Leagues; Target off Waiver Wire in Redrafts (Current ADP: 188) ANALYSIS: Drafted in the 6th round of the 2013 draft, Latavius Murray was a nasty combination of size and strength (6’3”, 230 lbs.) as well as speed (4.38 40-yard). A crazy fun fact about Murray: he had over 400 carries […]

Chris Ivory (RB, NYJ) - Fantasy Football Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Target ~100-110 ( Current ADP: 135, RB47) ANALYSIS: Ok, so I'm sure most of you know by now that Chris Ivory has some bruised ribs. However, according to some sources I trust it should not impact him for long and he should be fine to start the season. Now let's get to why I'm […]

Juwan Thompson (RB, DEN) - Fantasy Football Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Worth a Look in Dynasty Leagues (Current ADP: Undrafted) ANALYSIS: With the first string players taking a short shift in the first week of the preseason, a door was opened for second and third string players to show why they deserve a spot on the NFL roster. Juwan Thompson didn’t just walk through the […]

Green Bay Packers: 2014 Fantasy Football Analysis & Team Outlook

  Green Bay Packers Offseason Changes Offseason Acquisitions – N/A No Longer on the Roster – WR James Jones The Green Packers have firmly established themselves as one of the most fantasy relevant teams in all of the NFL. The great thing about that is it makes the prospect of drafting their players fairly straightforward. There’s […]

Four Running Back Sleepers: Freeman, Dunbar, Ivory and Greene

Running back is one of the hardest positions to find value in in all of fantasy football. Generally speaking, getting an RB1 at the top of the third round would usually be considered a steal. You simply can't say the same about any other position. In order for a running back to be considered a sleeper, they've got […]

James White (RB, NE) - Fantasy Football Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Target as Final Round Handcuff or Pickup off the Waiver Wire ANALYSIS: In a recent study of the offensive lines contained in the AFC East, the Patriots offensive line proves to be one of Jekyll and Hyde: while somewhat porous in pass proection, it's a ridiculous monster in run blocking. Three of the five starters […]

Dynasty League Running Back Rankings: Top 30 for 2014

I previously looked at the top 15 quarterbacks for dynasty leagues. Today I'll take a closer look at running back rankings for dynasty leagues. The shelf-life for running backs is so short, it pays to strike on a player while the iron is hot instead of waiting on an investment that may never pay off. […]

Khiry Robinson (RB, NO) - Fantasy Football Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Target around pick 90-95 (Current ADP: 125) ANALYSIS: As many of you are aware, the dynamic Darren Sproles has moved on from the Big Easy, seeking the snowier pastures of Philadelphia. This leaves a big hole in the explosive Saints offense, and a door open for Khiry Robinson. The departure of Sproles has triggered a change in […]

Tiered Running Back Rankings: Top 50 in Fantasy Football

This is the final segment of our tiered Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings and analysis.  We've already looked at the Top 12, Top 25 and Top 37 running backs, and we're getting into the lowest tier options at this point, but these are still players you'll need to know as you prepare for your 2014 fantasy football drafts. These rankings are […]

Five Sleepers at Running Back for Fantasy Football

As fantasy football draft season heats up and enters full stride, RotoBaller will be bringing all sorts of high quality analysis and sleepers to target in your drafts.  These are five solid running back sleepers for your 2014 fantasy football drafts.   Christine Michael, Seattle Seahawks I don’t even know if we can call Michael a sleeper […]

Tiered Running Back Rankings: Top 37 in Fantasy Football

This is the third segment of our Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings.  We've already looked at the Top 12 and the Top 25 running backs, and we're getting into the lower tier options at this point, but these are still players you'll need to know as you prepare for your 2014 fantasy football drafts. These rankings […]

Steven Jackson and Danny Amendola: Fantasy Sleepers

As Fantasy Football Draft Season heats up and enters full stride, RotoBaller will be bringing all sorts of high quality sleepers to target in your drafts.  These are a couple of high-profile 2013 free agent signings  who turned out to be disappointments last year but could be big time fantasy football sleepers in 2014.   […]

Tiered Running Back Rankings: Top 25 in Fantasy Football

The first segment of the 2014 fantasy football running bank rankings was published Monday, showcasing the top 12 running backs for 2014. Today we're bringing you the rest of the top 25 running backs, which cover tier 3 and part of tier 4.  Running back is the most volatile position in the game, where guys can go from […]

Tiered Running Back Rankings: Top 12 in Fantasy Football

The first segment of the 2014 fantasy football running bank rankings and analysis are finally here! Bear in mind these are likely to change as we get closer to the season's kickoff. Running back is the most volatile position in the game, where guys can go from stars to scrubs in a single season. For example, Trent […]

New York Giants 2014 Fantasy Football Analysis and Team Outlook

  Leaving 2013 Behind I’m sure that Fantasy Football Owners who drafted New York Giant players last season would rather not be reminded of the fantasy futility that plagued Big Blue’s disastrous 2013 campaign. The horror of the Giants' six game losing streak to start the season carried over to fantasy football lineups as perennial […]

2014 Fantasy Football Rankings: PPR and Standard Leagues

We are in the dog days of Summer, which means for those of you not gripped by baseball's playoff races, Fantasy Football Draft Prep is in full swing, and Fantasy Football Draft Season is nearly upon us. That means Fantasy Football Rankings, and analysis, and lots more analysis and rankings. These next two months will be […]

Rookie Running Backs with 2014 Fantasy Football Value

Fantasy Football Outlook of the 2014 Rookie Running Backs   Bishop Sankey, Titans Two years ago the college football world found out about a running back named Bishop Sankey after he recorded 1,439 yards and 16 touchdowns. As an encore, Sankey exploded last year at Washington with 1,870 yards to go along with 20 touchdowns. While […]

Cleveland Browns: 2014 Fantasy Football Analysis & Team Outlook

  How Do the Browns Stack Up in 2014? Offseason Acquisitions – WR Miles Austin, WR Nate Burleson, WR Earl Bennett, RB Ben Tate No Longer on the Roster – Expected suspension for WR Josh Gordon Coaching Changes – Entirely new regime including Head Coach Mike Pettine, Offensive Coordinator Kyle Shanahan and Defensive Coordinator Jim O’Neil […]

Keepers & Dynasty Targets for All Positions: RB, WR, QB, TE

We asked RotoBaller Fantasy Football experts Evan Okulanis and Matt Hartman to give their analysis on the best keepers and dynasty player for 2014 Fantasy Football. Their keeper picks and analysis for 2014 are presented below. We chose to exclude all  new rookies from this  particular article, and focus instead on players drafted in fantasy leagues in 2013 who […]

Rookies and Rookie Sleepers to Target in Fantasy Football Drafts

We had previously looked at the impact coaching changes around the NFL might have on fantasy football, here and here.  Now that the 2014 NFL draft has concluded, let's take a look at some of the NFL rookie sleepers for 2014 fantasy football who are in the best situations to succeed this year.   2014 Fantasy […]