First-Round Fantasy Football Draft Picks to Avoid: 3 Overvalued Players (2025)

Fantasy football drafts are underway, and the mistakes you make now will haunt you for the rest of the year. At this time in 2024, people drafted Christian McCaffrey No. 1 overall in most drafts. After getting four mediocre games out of CMC, 97% of those who rostered him in ESPN fantasy leagues missed the […]

UFL DFS Lineup Picks: DraftKings Daily Fantasy Advice for Week 10

Welcome to Week 10 of the UFL season, RotoBallers! The playoff race is over, but we've still got one week to go in the UFL's second regular season. It'll be Birmingham, Michigan, St. Louis, and D.C. squaring off next week, while Houston, Memphis, Arlington, and San Antonio will be preparing for next season. We have […]

Rachaad White to Remain Involved in Passing Game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White saw his RB1 title stripped by rookie running back Bucky Irving last season. The Arizona State product was excellent in 2023, tallying over 1,400 yards of offense and nine touchdowns. However, he saw his production and touch share dip in 2024 as he became a committee back due […]

Chase Brown Seen Practicing Tuesday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown (ankle) was photographed participating in Tuesday's OTAs. Brown had injured his ankle during Week 17 against the Denver Broncos last season, and it was enough to sideline him for the team's regular season finale in Week 18. Now, though, nearly five months later, it appears Brown is healthy. That's […]

5 Fantasy Football Trade Targets - Injured Players to Buy in Dynasty Leagues (2025)

Injuries are probably the worst part of playing dynasty fantasy football. They can quickly derail your season and zap all the fun out of your team. While injuries can be tough on fantasy owners, they are even harder on the athletes who suffer them. The road to return from injury is often a grueling one […]

Fantasy Football Running Back Fallers: 4 RBs Set to Lose Touches in 2025

The running back position is by far the most volatile offensive skill position in the league. Sometimes the lifespan of a running back can be just a couple of seasons. In this article, we'll take a look at four running backs set to lose touches in 2025. Some of these guys were workhorses as recently […]

Najee Harris - 2025 Dynasty Fantasy Football Fallers and Offseason Losers

RotoBaller Dynasty Ranking: RB35 Dynasty Analysis: Najee Harris signed a one-year deal with the Chargers earlier this offseason. At the time, it looked like a great move for Harris’ value as Los Angeles had released Gus Edwards and decided not to re-sign last year’s starter, J.K. Dobbins. All of that changed when Los Angeles drafted North Carolina […]

Jacory Croskey-Merritt a Late-Round Rookie Sleeper?

Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt is a potential sleeper to watch during the team's offseason activities, according to Ben Standig of The Athletic. "A back-end roster player who could garner significant attention in the offseason: Jacory Croskey-Merritt," Standig wrote. "The 5-foot-11, 208-pounder has the goods to get there despite sitting out nearly the […]

Tahj Brooks - 2025 Fantasy Football Rookie Draft Sleepers and Values

DRAFT PICK: 6th Round (#193 Overall Pick) TEAM: Cincinnati Bengals ROOKIE DRAFT ANALYSIS: Tahj Brooks, selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, is a prime late-round sleeper for dynasty rookie drafts due to his prolific college production and favorable landing spot. At Texas Tech, Brooks cemented his status […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Likely to be Traded Amid OTA Absence?

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. was absent from Day 4 of the team's OTA practices, and Jaguars reporter Carlos Sanchez believes "signs are pointing toward" a potential trade for the former first-round pick out of Clemson. After missing his rookie season with a Lisfranc injury, Etienne racked up consecutive 1,000-yard rushing campaigns in […]

James Cook Absent From OTAs

NFL Network' Cameron Wolfe reports that every Buffalo Bills player is present for organized team activities on Tuesday except for running back James Cook, who is seeking a new long-term contract extension. We're still in the voluntary portion of the offseason schedule, so Cook won't be fined, but the 25-year-old wants the team to reward […]

5 Rookie Running Back Sleepers: Undervalued RBs to Target and Draft

Sleeper running backs can make a big impact in fantasy football even if they lack draft capital. Last season, fourth-round pick Bucky Irving and fifth-rounder Tyrone Tracy Jr. both finished as top-26 running backs. Twenty-five running backs were drafted in this year’s extremely strong draft class. While the big names are getting the most attention, […]

Second-Year Fantasy Football Regression Candidates: Potential Sophomore Fallers

No one likes to hear that one of their favorite rookies, who just had a nice season to start their career, could be set to regress and put up disappointing (relatively) numbers in their second season. But the fact is that it happens all the time, no matter how much dynasty fantasy football bagholders want […]

Quinshon Judkins - 2025 Fantasy Football Rookie Draft Busts and Avoids

DRAFT PICK: 2nd Round (#36 Overall Pick) TEAM: Cleveland Browns ROOKIE DRAFT ANALYSIS: Judkins likely landed in a situation where he'll get a nice amount of volume. But Judkins is a player who severely lacks in certain areas of his game. In addition, he'll have to compete with fellow rookie RB Dylan Sampson, who could […]

Quinshon Judkins Looking to Change Browns Organization

Cleveland Browns rookie second-round running back Quinshon Judkins is looking to make a mark on the franchise after winning the National Championship with the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2024 in his final collegiate season. "When I come to be a Cleveland Brown, I'm coming in to change the organization, contribute, do the best I can. […]

Javonte Williams Taking First-Team Reps

Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams was seen taking reps with the first team during the portion of last Tuesday's OTAs that was open to the media, according to Tommy Yarrish of DallasCowboys.com. Williams signed with Dallas during the offseason, and their crowded backfield now features Williams, Jaydon Blue, and Miles Sanders, among other depth […]

Video: Early 2025 Fantasy Football 12-Team Mock Draft

As the offseason continues to progress, our 2025 fantasy football predictions heat up! Here at RotoBaller, we're taking a look at one of our recent early 2025 Fantasy Football Mock Drafts. RotoBaller analyst David Rispoli highlights our latest 12-Team Mock Draft and reviews some of the most interesting selections when draft from the third spot. […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Start-Up Draft Targets and Sleepers: Deeper FFPC Leagues (2025)

Dynasty start-up season is here! While many gamers are focusing on their 2025 dynasty rookie drafts, there are those currently engulfed in start-up drafts as well. While getting your core players and rookies is of the utmost importance in any start-up draft, it's also vital to identify key sleepers later in the draft. There are […]

5 Overvalued Players for Fantasy Football: Draft Avoids and Busts for 2025

The 2025 NFL season will be here before you know it, so it's time to dive into the player pool to find out which players to avoid. We'll look at fantasy football average draft position (ADP) to find out which players are overvalued for 2025 redraft leagues. This doesn't mean that you should ignore these […]

Jarquez Hunter - 2025 Fantasy Football Rookie Draft Sleepers and Values

DRAFT PICK: 4th Round (#117 Overall Pick) TEAM: Los Angeles Rams ROOKIE DRAFT ANALYSIS: The presence of Kyren Williams is giving many fantasy managers pause when it comes to Hunter, but he may be just better than Williams out of the gate. Of course, it will take time for Rams head coach Sean McVay to work […]

J.K. Dobbins a Fit For Bears?

Free-agent running back J.K. Dobbins remains unsigned as we head towards June. It's worth noting that the Los Angeles Chargers placed an unrestricted free agent tender on Dobbins. That means, the Chargers have exclusive negotiating rights if Dobbins remains unsigned in late July. That being said, Dobbins will likely try to sign somewhere before then […]

Nick Chubb Top Free-Agent Landing Spots

Former Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb, who returned from a serious knee injury that ended his 2023 season just two games in, was let go by his team at the end of the 2024 season. Considering he still hasn't signed with a team, it could be some time before he finds a new home. […]

Javonte Williams Finally Feeling Like Himself

Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams is ready for a fresh start after inking a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the team in March. The 25-year-old showed promise during his inaugural season, finishing with 1,219 yards from scrimmage while combining for seven touchdowns. Unfortunately, he suffered a season-ending knee injury in October 2022 and didn't […]

Tahj Brooks, Dont'e Thornton Jr., Terrance Ferguson - Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Draft Sleepers

As dynasty fantasy football managers prepare for their 2025 rookie drafts, the quest for late-round sleepers takes center stage, offering a chance to unearth game-changing talent at a bargain. Unlike redraft leagues, dynasty formats reward long-term vision, where a single late pick can yield a cornerstone player for years to come. These hidden gems -- […]

4 Fantasy Football Sleepers and ADP Value Picks: Breakout Candidates to Draft in 2025

Final NFL rosters will not be set until August, but the main contributors are in place on teams at this point in the offseason. As such, it is time to look ahead at who could be sleeper candidates in 2025. Several players will inevitably emerge once training-camp videos and preseason highlights come to light. However, […]

Fantasy Football Touchdown Risers: 5 Running Back Positive Regression Candidates to Draft (2025)

The running back position is experiencing a huge revival. Christian McCaffrey, Saquon Barkley, and Derrick Henry have catapulted their teams to dizzying heights in recent years. With the arrival of exciting young players like Bijan Robinson and Ashton Jeanty, the future of the position is the brightest it has been since the late 2000s. However, […]

Brashard Smith - 2025 Fantasy Football Rookie Draft Sleepers and Values

DRAFT PICK: 7th Round (#228 Overall Pick) TEAM: Kansas City Chiefs ROOKIE DRAFT ANALYSIS: Smith is already the best pass-catching back on his team. He is also a highly explosive athlete -- he ran a 4.39-second 40-yard dash at the 2025 NFL Combine, and his tape shows many examples of great speed, acceleration, and burst. […]

Ashton Jeanty Using a More Prototypical Backfield Stance

Las Vegas Raiders rookie first-round running back Ashton Jeanty used a unique backfield stance in his final season at Boise State last year, standing straight up before a snap to give him a better view of the defensive alignment. However, in OTAs with the Raiders, Jeanty has used a more prototypical stance at the suggestion […]

MarShawn Lloyd Healthy and Without Restrictions

The Athletic's Matt Schneidman writes that Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd (appendix) is currently healthy and without restrictions during offseason work as he heads into his sophomore season in the NFL. Lloyd, a third-round pick last year, was supposed to be Josh Jacobs' backup in 2024 while providing an intriguing speed and pass-catching […]

Cam Skattebo Battling for RB2 Role?

The Athletic's Charlotte Carroll wonders if New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo can usurp Tyrone Tracy Jr. for the RB1 job in 2025. It's possible, but Carroll goes on to say that it's more realistic that Skattebo, the team's fourth-rounder out of Arizona State this year, jumps Devin Singletary for the RB2 role […]