UFL DFS Value Plays: Championship Game Bargain Bin for DraftKings Including Anthony McFarland, C.J. Marable, More

Welcome to the Championship Game edition of RotoBaller's UFL DFS Bargain Bin, where the goal is to touch on some potentially mispriced players in DraftKings' Conference Championships UFL contests. Each week during the UFL 2024 season and postseason, I’ll give you my thoughts on where there may be some value spots to exploit for DraftKings' […]

Is Roschon Johnson or Khalil Herbert the RB2 for the Bears?

The Chicago Bears have a new RB1 for the 2024 season. D'Andre Swift signed a three-year, $24 million contract with the Bears at the start of free agency. Swift is coming off a career year with the Philadelphia Eagles, and Chicago felt he would be the perfect back to pair with first-year signal-caller Caleb Williams. […]

Three Running Backs Who Will Make Their First Pro Bowl in 2024 - Early NFL Predictions

The running back position had a lot of first-time Pro Bowlers in 2023. Kyren Williams, Raheem Mostert, James Cook, Jahmyr Gibbs, and D'Andre Swift were all selected to their first Pro Bowl. The only other backs to make the Pro Bowl last season were Christian McCaffrey and Derrick Henry. With the younger running backs taking over […]

Raiders Think Dylan Laube "Has A Bright Future"

Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube has been impressing the organization this offseason, meaning the sixth-round pick has a realistic shot to make the 53-man roster for the 2024 campaign. "He's wise beyond his years. He shows up like a vet. He can take what he learns from the classroom and apply it on […]

NFL Finds No Evidence In Eagles Tampering Investigation

The Philadelphia Eagles were under investigation for potentially violating the league's anti-tampering policy, but the NFL announced the team will not face punishment. The league found no evidence of tampering in regards to the signing of Pro Bowl running back Saquon Barkley. The Falcons, on the other hand, lost a 2025 fifth-round pick and were […]

Five Fantasy Football Players You Must Have in 2024 Dynasty Startup Drafts

Dynasty has quickly become my favorite format and is easily my preferred way to play fantasy football. When you partake in a startup draft, you are locked into your team for the long haul, strapped into the roller coaster of ups and downs that your particular roster construction is fated for. Dynasty is a bit […]

Rachaad White 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook - Are You In or Out?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White is one of the more difficult players to evaluate for fantasy football drafts. While he enjoyed a breakout season last year, several blemishes in his game could affect his outlook. On the flip side, White was one of the few workhorse backs in the league last year. He […]

Commanders Using Two-Back Sets At Minicamp

Washington Commanders new offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury appears to be using some two-running back sets during mandatory minicamp this week involving Brian Robinson and Austin Ekeler. In what will be a vastly different offense under Kingsbury in 2024 with rookie first-round quarterback Jayden Daniels at the helm, Washington figures to use Robinson as more of […]

Josh Jacobs Taking Part In Mandatory Minicamp

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (hamstring) has been doing everything during practice this week after missing the first week of organized team activities due to a minor hamstring injury before being limited in what he could do the second week of OTAs. The 26-year-old former Raiders RB joined the Packers this offseason on […]

Panthers Non-Committed About Jonathon Brooks' Training Camp Availability

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales wouldn't say whether or not second-round rookie running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) will be ready for the start of training camp next month. The Texas product is recovering from a torn ACL that he suffered on November 11 against TCU last year. Although Canales did not provide an update, […]

James Cook Continues To Struggle With Drops

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook dropped five passes last season, which ranked sixth among all qualified running backs. Early in offseason activities, the third-year pro out of Georgia has continued to struggle in that area, according to Bills reporter Alex Brasky. "James Cook allowed a pass to bounce off his hands, high into the […]

Alvin Kamara Present For Mandatory Minicamp

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ankle) has returned to action for mandatory minicamp this week. Kamara missed the regular-season finale in Week 18 last year and wasn't seen for most of the team's offseason workouts this spring, but the fact that he's back at minicamp this week is good news for his outlook […]

Ravens Planning For Big Workload For Derrick Henry

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said he thinks new running back Derrick Henry can maintain the same heavy workload he saw in Tennessee in his first year with the Ravens in 2024. "We do. I mean, I watched the wear and tear that he put on defenses — and ours included — over the […]

Josh Jacobs vs. Rachaad White - Who Should I Draft in 2024 Fantasy Football?

As fantasy football managers gear up for the 2024 draft season, the decision between Josh Jacobs or Rachaad White is proving pivotal. Both running backs have shown flashes of brilliance, making them enticing options for any fantasy roster. Several factors should be considered when deciding whether to draft Jacobs or White in 2024 fantasy football, […]

Fantasy Football Running Backs To Prioritize in PPR, but Fade in Standard Leagues

With the NFL Draft behind us, team depth charts are beginning to take shape. Now, we can start to identify which backfields have a one-man show versus those relying upon more of a committee approach. This can be very valuable when identifying which running backs will provide more fantasy points in points-per-reception (PPR) leagues compared […]

Sione Vaki Could Carve Out Role With Lions

Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki was the only player from his position in attendance for practice Tuesday, but he still had a strong showing and continued to push for a spot on the 53-man roster. Specifically, he delivered a big play in 7-on-7s when he beat linebacker DaRon Gilbert on a wheel route to […]

Breece Hall Still Sitting Out On Tuesday

New York Jets running back Breece Hall (lower body) remained out of practice on Tuesday as he works his way back from a lower-body injury. The 23-year-old has been working off to the side during the team's offseason activities, but head coach Robert Saleh suggested the injury is minor. It's too early to worry about […]

Christian McCaffrey vs. CeeDee Lamb - Who is the No. 1 Pick in 2024 Fantasy Football?

Christian McCaffrey and CeeDee Lamb earned First-Team All-Pro selections due to their spectacular performances last season. McCaffrey dominated the opposition, tallying 2,023 yards from scrimmage, including a league-leading 1,459 rushing yards for the San Francisco 49ers. He added four touchdowns during the playoffs, including one in Super Bowl 58. Meanwhile, Lamb led all receivers with […]

Can You Trust Saquon Barkley In 2024? Fantasy Football Outlook

Saquon Barkley is now a part of the Philadelphia Eagles, and things are about to get super interesting. Just a year ago, the Eagles were the best team in the NFC and almost won the Super Bowl, and Barkley was the best running back in the conference. Now things have changed. Time goes by very […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports (Offseason Updates): Anthony Richardson, Kyren Williams, Cooper Kupp, Malachi Corley, Joshua Palmer, and more

The 2024 NFL season may be a few months away, but fantasy football drafts are happening now. That said, it's important to monitor the latest injuries around the league. Our offseason injury updates and reports as of Thursday, June 11, 2024, will give you the latest updates on key guys. In the thick of mandatory […]

Evaluating Ambiguous Fantasy Football Backfields (2024) - Part III

This is the third and final entry in a series about ambiguous backfields and how fantasy football managers should value and target these respective running backs this season. In the first two series, the ambiguous backfields of the Denver Broncos, Dallas Cowboys, Tennessee Titans, and Cincinnati Bengals were evaluated, and a preferred fantasy football target […]

Fantasy Football Outlook for New England Patriots RBs in 2024

The New England Patriots will have a different look when the 2024 season begins. Longtime coach Bill Belichick is gone, and first-time head coach Jerod Mayo takes over. The team also has a new signal-caller after selecting Drake Maye with the third overall pick in April’s draft. Several key areas of the team will look […]

Chargers Sign Joe Alt To Rookie Deal

The Los Angeles Chargers officially signed rookie first-round offensive tackle Joe Alt to a four-year, $33.2 million deal on Monday after he was selected fifth overall in April's NFL draft. Alt was predictably the first offensive tackle off the board in 2024. Although he should eventually be a starting left tackle in the NFL, he'll […]

Is Javonte Williams Or Audric Estime The RB1 For The Broncos?

The Denver Broncos have one of the deepest backfields in the NFL. While they lack a superstar talent, the Broncos have four impactful running backs on the roster. Denver signed Samaje Perine in free agency last offseason. They also found a steal in Jaleel McLaughlin as an undrafted free agent in the 2023 NFL Draft. […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Says He's Nearing Contract Extension

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson told reporters on Monday he thinks he's "pretty close" to signing a contract extension with the organization. This could be good news for dynasty fantasy managers with the 26-year-old on their rosters, especially after a down year in 2023. The former fourth-round pick entered last year's campaign as […]

Mike Tomlin Receives Extension Through 2027

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed head coach Mike Tomlin to an undisclosed three-year contract extension on Monday that takes him through the 2027 season, according to the team. The 52-year-old said in January that he expected to get an extension this offseason after some people were starting to question his future with the organization. Under Tomlin […]

Evaluating Ambiguous Fantasy Football Backfields (2024) - Part II

Fantasy football managers often find plenty of fantasy value with ambiguous backfields. Since we don't exactly know how the touch distribution will be dispersed, prices are often reduced due to that uncertainty. If you're one to wait on the running-back position, targeting these backfields can provide much fantasy value if you draft the right one. […]

Evan Hull Returning From Unique Injury

Indianapolis Colts running back Evan Hull (knee) played in just one game and eight offensive snaps in his rookie season in 2023 before suffering a season-ending knee injury in which he tore his left MCL. "It was a root tear, so it was a little different than your typical tear in the body, which would […]

Evaluating Ambiguous Fantasy Football Backfields (2024) - Part I

Ambiguous means uncertain or unclear. These backfields do not have a true No. 1 running back. Sometimes, this could mean a wide-open competition from the top to the bottom of the depth chart. Other times, it may mean that there is likely a committee approach with no defined leader. The final possibility is that we […]

Lions Lose Final OTA Session

The Detroit Lions have lost one day of organized team activities after breaking rules related to on-field contact during practice the week of May 27. "We take very seriously the rules set forth within the NFL's Offseason Program and have worked to conduct our practices accordingly," the Lions said in a statement Friday night. "We […]