Jaylen Warren Training to Handle Larger Workload

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren recently noted via the team's website that he adjusted his training this offseason in anticipation of handling a larger workload in 2025. "I approached this offseason differently," said Warren. "I did a lot more things for longevity-wise...like they say, the best ability is availability." The Oklahoma State product enters […]

Should I Draft Tetairoa McMillan or Omarion Hampton? 2025 Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Draft Analysis

While summer is here and typically means it’s time to relax and take vacations, dynasty fantasy football managers know there is no time to rest during the offseason. Rookie drafts are underway, and gamers are facing tough decisions with every pick. Two of the top players available in dynasty rookie drafts this year are Carolina […]

Top 5 Risky Dynasty Fantasy Football Buys - Players Worth Targeting and Gambling On in Drafts (2025)

For many managers, dynasty football is seen as the Dom Pérignon of all fantasy football leagues. There is a lot of strategy, nuance, and skill that goes into being a successful dynasty football player. As with all other aspects of life, timing is everything in dynasty football. This is especially true when it comes to […]

Should I Draft RJ Harvey or Quinshon Judkins? 2025 Dynasty Rookie Draft Analysis

Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey and Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins are two rookie backs drafted in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Judkins was selected early, at 36th overall, in a move that some might consider a bit of a reach. Interestingly, the fantasy community was utterly blindsided by Harvey's […]

5 League-Winning Fantasy Football Breakouts: Second-Year Players to Target and Draft (2025)

While fantasy football managers used to avoid rookies like the plague, their approach towards them has softened in recent years. This is mainly due to the number of rookies recently entering the league and immediately producing like seasoned veterans. However, not all players hit the ground running in their rookie year. While some players excel […]

5 Fantasy Football Rookie Running Back Breakout Candidates: Player Outlooks and Projections (2025)

There are always running backs who come into the NFL and make an immediate impact. In 2023, Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, and De'Von Achane were three breakout rookie running backs. All three players also finished as top-24 running backs in fantasy. In 2024, Bucky Irving and Tyrone Tracy Jr. could be seen as rookie breakouts.  […]

2025 Fantasy Football Half-PPR FLEX Rankings: (Post-NFL Draft) - TreVeyon Henderson, Najee Harris, Michael Pittman Jr., Travis Etienne Jr., Emeka Egbuka

At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy football rankings to help you prepare for your upcoming drafts. We recently published half-PPR running backs, wide receivers, and tight end ranking articles. Now, we combine all three positions and provide the top 200 overall FLEX rankings. Below are our early 2025 fantasy football Half-PPR FLEX […]

Top 5 Rookie Fantasy Football Avoids - Dynasty League Draft Bust Candidates (2025)

In the high-stakes world of dynasty fantasy football, rookie drafts are a critical opportunity to build a championship-caliber roster that thrives for years to come. While the allure of unproven talent can be tempting, selecting the wrong players can set your team back significantly, draining resources and roster spots that could have been better utilized. […]

Travis Etienne Jr. the Jaguars Lead Back?

SI.com's John Shipley guesses that Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. opens the year as the team's lead back. However, Shipley also writes that Etienne, Tank Bigsby and rookies Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen will get some run at some point. Under a new coaching staff, many believed that Etienne's stock would continue to […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Running Backs in the Best Situations: 3 RB Breakouts to Draft (2025)

A deep and talented running back class may not be as fruitful as we'd once hoped, at least in Year 1. While Omarion Hampton, TreVeyon Henderson, and Kaleb Johnson are projected to take control of their respective depth charts eventually, proven veterans stand in their way of securing full-time roles in their rookie campaigns. Najee […]

Top 10 Fantasy Football Running Back Handcuff Rankings - Backups RBs to Target in Drafts (2025)

Summer has arrived. While you should enjoy the warm weather and any summer activities you’ve planned, it's also important to remember that the start of summer also means the start of the NFL season is just beyond the horizon. One important aspect of fantasy football, which often goes overlooked, is stashing bench players with upside. […]

6 Fantasy Football Running Backs to Target in the Middle-Rounds: Top Zero RB Draft Targets (2025)

The Zero RB fantasy football draft strategy has become very popular in recent years. It applies mainly to full PPR leagues and those where you can start three or more wide receivers. The idea is that you build a strong enough advantage at other positions (mainly wide receiver) to offset your weakness at running back. […]

Christian McCaffrey - 2025 Fantasy Football Busts and Overvalued Draft Picks

RotoBaller Ranking (half-PPR): RB6 Fantasy Draft Analysis: Christian McCaffrey was the unquestioned 1.01 in fantasy drafts last season after a prolific season in 2023. McCaffrey had 272 carries for 1,459 yards and 14 rushing touchdowns while adding 67 receptions for 564 yards and seven receiving touchdowns. McCaffrey has been an elite fantasy producer when he’s healthy. […]

Breece Hall Motivated Going into 2025 Season

New York Jets running back Breece Hall sounds pretty motivated to prove himself as one of the top backs in the NFL going into the 2025 season. "We have a great running back room," Hall said, "but my mentality is every day I'm going to prove that I am the best back on this roster […]

UFL DFS Lineup Picks: DraftKings Daily Fantasy Advice for UFL Championship

Welcome to the UFL Championship, RotoBallers! We have a final matchup between the Michigan Panthers and the D.C. Defenders, who each finished the year in second place with a 6-4 record and knocked off teams with better records, the Birmingham Stallions and St. Louis Battlehawks, respectively. The game holds a high 51.5-point implied total, so […]

James Cook a Full Participant in Mandatory Minicamp

ESPN's Alaina Getzenberg writes that Buffalo Bills running back James Cook, despite seeking a contract extension, was a full participant in the team's three-day mandatory minicamp this week. General manager Brandon Beane said the "relationship's very good and I know [Cook's] going to be ready to roll when we get to [training camp in] Rochester." […]

5 Third-Year Breakout Candidates: Top Fantasy Football Sleepers to Target in Drafts (2025)

The 2023 NFL Draft infused plenty of top-end talent, as the likes of Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Puka Nacua, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Zay Flowers, Jordan Addison, Jayden Reed, Rashee Rice, Tank Dell, Chase Brown, De'Von Achane, Tucker Kraft, and Sam LaPorta have already made significant impacts heading into their third season. A […]

10 Late-Round Fantasy Football Running Backs Sleepers With League-Winning Potential (2025)

While the 2025 NFL season is still a few months away, now is the time for fantasy players to prepare for their redraft leagues. Therefore, let’s look at 10 potential league-winning fantasy football running backs with an average draft position outside the top 100. The ADP used for this article is courtesy of RotoBaller.Editor's Note: […]

Cam Akers Joining Saints

The New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with running back Cam Akers on Friday. Akers recently worked out with the Saints during a mandatory minicamp. It appears Akers has impressed the organization enough to earn himself a deal with the team. The former second-round pick has been fairly underwhelming since […]

Saquon Barkley - 2025 Fantasy Football Busts and Overvalued Draft Picks

RotoBaller Ranking (half-PPR): RB1 Fantasy Draft Analysis: Saquon Barkley’s first season with the Eagles was pure domination. The veteran running back immediately became the focal point of the offense, carrying the ball 345 times for 2,005 yards and 13 rushing touchdowns while adding 33 receptions (on 43 targets) for 278 yards and two touchdowns. Unsurprisingly, Barkley […]

James Conner - 2025 Fantasy Football Sleepers and Undervalued Draft Picks

RotoBaller Ranking (half-PPR): RB20 Fantasy Draft Analysis: We're reaching the point where James Conner is a clear value pick every single season now. No matter how many times he outperforms his ADP, he always seems to fall at least a round too far in fantasy drafts. It makes sense, I guess. He's one of the least […]

Ashton Jeanty to be Part of Committee Backfield?

The Las Vegas Raiders took running back Ashton Jeanty with the sixth overall pick in April's NFL draft, but head coach Pete Carroll hints that the first-year back could be part of a committee backfield in 2025. "I love having multiple guys play," Carroll said. "I'm not relying on one guy, you know." Aside from […]

Christian McCaffrey Takes Part in Mandatory Minicamp

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (knee) was one of the few high-profile veterans who took part in 11-on-11 situations during offseason workouts in recent weeks, according to The Athletic's Matt Barrows. McCaffrey wanted to test himself after last year's injury-plagued season in which he dealt with Achilles and knee injuries that limited him […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Chart - Buy Low, Sell High Advice and Top Players to Target (2025)

In the ever-changing climate that is fantasy football, the more things change, the more they stay the same. One of the keys for fantasy managers every season is to pay close attention to the market. In any market, there are ideal periods to buy or sell any given asset, and fantasy football is no different. […]

Trey Benson Adds Weight, Explosiveness

Arizona Cardinals second-year running back Trey Benson said that he's added seven pounds this offseason but is also more explosive going into his sophomore campaign. "That's my mindset: Two RB1s," Benson said. The team's other RB1 is of course James Conner, who is a workhorse but is no stranger to injuries. The 22-year-old former third-rounder […]

2025 Fantasy Football Half-PPR Running Back Rankings: (Post-NFL Draft) - Kyren Williams, Alvin Kamara, Omarion Hampton, J.K. Dobbins, Nick Chubb

The countdown to Week 1 is on as we get closer to the start of training camp and the heart of the fantasy football draft season. To kick things off, we're back with our early 2025 fantasy football Half-PPR running back rankings for redraft leagues. Most NFL teams use a 1-2 punch at running back […]

5 Fantasy Football Sleeper Running Backs to Target in Drafts: Deep Late-Round Sleepers (2025)

The process of identifying sleepers can become an integral part of both the planning process and your eventual roster construction that occurs during your drafts. The designation of certain players as sleepers does not suggest a lack of awareness surrounding those players, as a large percentage of fantasy managers voraciously research their options before each […]

Jonathan Taylor - 2025 Fantasy Football Busts and Overvalued Draft Picks

RotoBaller Ranking (half-PPR): RB8 Fantasy Draft Analysis: Jonathan Taylor had a very successful season in 2024, given the team's state, especially at the quarterback position. It’s not like the quarterback position has improved; if anything, it’s gotten much muddier. While the revolving door of Anthony Richardson and Joe Flacco as signal-callers was turbulent enough for […]

4 League-Losing Fantasy Football Draft Picks: Early Round Bust Candidates to Avoid (2025)

Nothing's worse than picking a player in the early rounds of fantasy football drafts, only for them to become duds. Injuries aren't even the worst outcomes for these players -- when they produce much worse than expected, they're stuck on your roster. Players whom you don't think you can bench and who most aren't willing […]

5 Undervalued Fantasy Football Running Backs To Target in Drafts (2025)

Don't look now, but the 2025 fantasy football season is upon us, as best ball drafts have taken center stage and once again captured the nation's curiosity.  One strategy that many top ball managers have used, which has trickled over from standard redraft leagues in recent years, is waiting on the running back position and […]