Updated 2025 Fantasy Football Dynasty Rankings: Top 500 Players - Malik Nabers, Jahmyr Gibbs, Drake London, Brock Bowers, Jayden Daniels, Bucky Irving

The 2025 fantasy football season is so close, yet so far away. That said, dynasty leagues never end or stop, so be sure to keep up with the latest trends and movements in the rankings. Below, you will find our updated 2025 fantasy football dynasty rankings (the top 500 players) after the 2025 NFL Draft […]

7 NFL Players Who Could Put Up Video Game Numbers for 2025 Fantasy Football

Everyone who has ever played Madden or any other sports video game knows that you can put up crazy numbers. Imagine if you got those stats in fantasy football? You would surely dominate. Unfortunately, your create-a-character is not in fantasy drafts. But having Ja'Marr Chase or Saquon Barkley was the closest thing to it last […]

Kaleb Johnson an Ideal Scheme Fit in Pittsburgh

The Athletic's Mike DeFabo writes that rookie third-round running back Kaleb Johnson is an ideal scheme fit for Pittsburgh Steelers coordinator Arthur Smith's offense after Iowa alum excelled on wide-zone runs with the Hawkeyes. Although the Steelers weren't very efficient, only three teams ran the football more in 2024. The 21-year-old Johnson has plenty of […]

Omarion Hampton Could Become Lead Back Sooner Than Later

The Athletic's Daniel Popper writes that if Los Angeles Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (eye) misses time in training camp with an eye injury that he suffered during a fireworks mishap on the Fourth of July, the possibility of rookie first-rounder Omarion Hampton beating out Harris for a lead-back role becomes even more likely. […]

Lions Want Jahmyr Gibbs "More Involved" in Passing Game

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs said new offensive coordinator John Morton wants him "more involved" in the passing attack this year. "I gotta learn the formations for being split out," Gibbs said. "I'm being split out like way more than I was the past two years. That's good. That's going to be fun. I've […]

Backup Fantasy Football Running Backs to Chase: 5 High-Upside Handcuff RBs in 2025

Regardless of how adeptly you construct your rosters during draft season, you could encounter a wave of lineup challenges during the regular season. These are often factors that remain beyond your control, including injuries that sideline your starters. This is an unwanted scenario that can emerge at any position, but it frequently impacts your running […]

Boom-or-Bust Fantasy Football Running Backs to Trade for: 5 Dynasty Buys

We've seen the running backs don't matter narrative thrown around, especially when you're a ZeroRB person like myself, especially in dynasty leagues. Fantasy managers need running backs to thrive in winning dynasty leagues, but the shelf life can be shortened since they're replaceable commodities. Like any risk-taking in life, we need to evaluate our risk […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - July 2025 Market Report and Rankings

Please take a deep breath, now exhale, as we are only a few weeks from the Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions kicking off the preseason in Canton on July 31st. With the new season on the horizon, it is time to check back in on the dynasty landscape. As the season continues to close […]

Najee Harris Likely to Miss Time at Start of Training Camp

Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (eye) suffered a superficial eye injury during a fireworks accident on the Fourth of July, but he isn't expected to miss significant time and should be ready for the start of the 2025 regular season in early September. However, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Harris is likely […]

RJ Harvey to Get "Significant" Work in Broncos' Passing Game

Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey is expected "to play a significant role in the passing game," according to Nick Kosmider of The Athletic. Denver selected Harvey out of Central Florida in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft and he enters training camp in a battle with free agent addition J.K. Dobbins for […]

Jets Viewing Braelon Allen as Long-Term Starter?

New York Jets running back Braelon Allen will "have plenty of opportunities in 2025 to make his mark and prove he can be the long-term starter with (current starter Breece) Hall in the last year of his contract," according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. Rosenblatt notes that Jets' first-year head coach Aaron Glenn and […]

More Details Emerge on Quinshon Judkins' Arrest

Per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, more details have emerged involving Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins' recent arrest for domestic battery over the weekend via the arrest report. Judkins' accuser told police that he punched her with a closed fist in the chin/lip area and also hit her in the left arm and thigh […]

Analyzing Elusiveness to Find Fantasy Football Running Back Sleepers and Busts in 2025

Elusiveness is one of the most underrated and most crucial skills a running back can have in the NFL. Gone are the days when big power backs were all every NFL team wanted. Constantly crashing into defenders at high speed is a great way to shorten a career. Additionally, there's more than one way to […]

Predicting All First-Time 1,000-Yard Rushers in 2025 - NFL Fantasy Football Outlook

Rushing for 1,000 yards is a goal for many running backs entering the season. In 2024, 16 different running backs crossed the 1,000-yard threshold, and some of those running backs achieved this for the first time in their careers. Rico Dowdle, Bucky Irving, and Chuba Hubbard were some first-time 1,000 rushers last year. With another […]

A.J. Dillon Not a Lock for a Roster Spot?

According to Geoff Mosher of the Philly Voice, Philadelphia Eagles running back AJ Dillon (neck) isn't a lock to make the team's 53-man roster. Saquon Barkley had an MVP-caliber year in 2024, and he is expected to continue handling the bulk of the snaps out of the backfield. With Kenneth Gainwell signing with the Steelers […]

One Fantasy Football Sleeper For Each AFC Team: 16 Late-Round Draft Targets and Value Picks

2025 fantasy football drafts are just around the corner, as we are now in July. Soon, teams will be in training camps and preseason games will be kicking off. One of the best ways to build your fantasy team is to take upside plays in the late rounds that can round out your team’s depth. […]

Alvin Kamara - 2025 Fantasy Football Busts and Overvalued Draft Picks

RotoBaller Ranking (half-PPR): RB17 Fantasy Draft Analysis: Kamara finished the 2024 season with a career high 950 rushing yards and ended the year as the PPR RB9. Despite the success, he once again did not score well in several key metrics. Among 46 backs with 100+ carries, Kamara finished 32nd in Fantasy Points Data Suite's […]

Following Quinshon Judkins Arrest, NFL Declines Comment

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins has found himself in the headlines for the wrong reasons. The former Ohio State standout and second-round pick was arrested Saturday on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge, casting uncertainty over his immediate NFL future. The league responded to the news with a brief statement. "We are aware of […]

Julius Chestnut, Kalel Mullings Competing for RB3 Role

TennnesseeTitans.com's Jim Wyatt points to a battle to watch during training camp being the one between Tennessee Titans running backs Julius Chestnut and rookie Kalel Mullings for the No. 3 role behind Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears. Mullings missed time during the offseason program with an abdominal injury but took part in minicamp and is […]

Kimani Vidal Fighting for No. 3 Job

Los Angeles Chargers running backs Omarion Hampton and Najee Harris are locked in as the team's top two RBs entering the 2025 season, which means that Kimani Vidal will have to shine in other areas in order to win the No. 3 role. Vidal showed promise as a rookie in 2024, but he will need […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Needs to Bounce Back in 2025

According to Jeff Howe of The Athletic, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. needs to have a strong year to be considered a "marquee target" in free agency next offseason. If not, he could become "a back who gets lumped in with the pool of veterans who cycle through one-year deals." The 26-year-old began […]

Quinshon Judkins Arrested on Saturday for Battery and Domestic Violence

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins was arrested in Fort Lauderdale for battery and domestic violence on Saturday. According to the Broward County Sheriff's Office, the 21-year-old remains in custody while being charged with touching or striking, battery, and domestic violence. Judkins was selected in the second round with the 36th overall pick by […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Start-Up Mock Draft: 12-Teams, Superflex (RotoBaller Staff Picks)

For the well-initiated, you know dynasty fantasy football is a year-round game that is trending strongly toward the Superflex format. This means that a majority of newer dynasty leagues are those in which quarterbacks are valued at a premium. For that reason, our staff got together and conducted a Superflex dynasty startup mock for your […]

4 Dynasty Fantasy Football Sleepers to Buy Before They Break Out: Sneaky Trade Targets

We all love dynasty fantasy football. Sure, it takes a lot of effort to manage a team, but that's part of the fun. It's like managing a real football team, and seeing one of the young players you drafted become a star is so rewarding. Of course, it's fairly obvious that the biggest names have […]

Video: 3 Running Back Busts to AVOID in 2025 Fantasy Football

We're steam rolling toward the start of NFL training camps! Here at RotoBaller, we're taking a look at the fantasy football draft values of some of the game's most prominent running backs. RotoBaller analyst David Rispoli highlights three RBs who might be overvalued ahead of 2025. Should you target their current ADPs or avoid them […]

Last Year's Fantasy Football Breakouts to Avoid in 2025: 4 Regression Candidates and Draft Fades

It seems that many fantasy managers simply expect players who have any kind of breakout season to continue playing very well until they reach the age of 32 or older. But that isn't always the case. Instead, players often have very inconsistent production throughout their careers. Sometimes, one-hit wonders do happen. It's not uncommon. Ignoring […]

Fantasy Football RBs to Prioritize in Standard Leagues, Fade in PPR Scoring (2025)

The running back position is an important one in all fantasy football formats. However, the value of running backs varies based on the scoring system used. In points-per-reception (PPR) leagues, managers may choose to place more of an emphasis on drafting wide receivers. Even within the running back pool, pass-catching backs have a natural advantage because […]

Predicting All First-Time 1,000-Yard Receivers: 2025 NFL Fantasy Football Outlook

Crossing the 1,000-yard threshold has been a major achievement for many wide receivers across the NFL. Last year, 21 wide receivers totaled over 1,000 receiving yards, and many of them hit that milestone for the first time in their career. Brian Thomas Jr., Drake London, Jerry Jeudy, Malik Nabers, and Ladd McConkey were among the […]

2025 Fantasy Football Dynasty Running Back Rankings (July Updates): Ashton Jeanty, Saquon Barkley, Jonathan Taylor, Chase Brown, RJ Harvey

Dynasty leagues are complex and take a lot of things falling into place to win a title, but a good place to start is having a great group of stud running backs. Our 2025 fantasy football dynasty running back rankings are here to assist your draft-day decisions or identify buy and sell candidates. In the […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Heading into an Important Season

The New England Patriots gave running back Rhamondre Stevenson a four-year, $36 million extension last summer, which kicks in for the 2025 season. The Athletic's Chad Graff writes that the extension for Stevenson already looks like a bad move after he had 207 carries for 807 yards (career-low 3.9 yards per carry) last year, although […]