Falcons Seeking Upgrade Over Taylor Heinicke, Desmond Ridder

The Atlanta Falcons finished 21st in the NFL in 2023 in EPA per dropback with quarterbacks Taylor Heinicke and Desmond Ridder, according to TruMedia. Only six teams threw more than Atlanta's 17 interceptions, and Ridder added 12 lost fumbles. The Falcons appear to be just a quarterback away from being true contenders, and the team […]

Coach Knows Ball: Caleb Williams 2024 NFL Draft Film Breakdown Of USC QB

Welcome to Coach Knows Ball, an NFL Draft series analyzing the top prospects in the 2024 class. I'm a college football coach with nine years of NCAA experience and have been scouting NFL Draft prospects for over 15 years. This series will give a deep dive into the film of some of the top players […]

The Biggest Fantasy Football WR Busts of 2023

We saw a big change at the top of fantasy drafts in 2023 with several wide receivers going in the first two rounds. Justin Jefferson was the almost unanimous first-overall pick, while Ja'Marr Chase, Cooper Kupp, and Tyreek Hill all went in the top seven. Jefferson and Kupp dealt with injuries and Chase had a […]

Zac Robinson Views Bijan Robinson, Kyle Pitts As Versatile

New Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson expressed his excitement about working with both running back Bijan Robinson and tight end Kyle Pitts in 2024, but he didn't go into specifics about how they'd be used. "I view those guys as versatile," Robinson said. "We will have formational versatility to move them all over and […]

Predicting The Entire 2024-25 Playoff Bracket - 2024 NFL Outlook

The 2023-24 NFL season has ended, and the Kansas City Chiefs have (yet again) been crowned the Super Bowl champions. That means it is time to start thinking about and debating who will make the playoffs in 2024! A lot is still unknown about how each team will look in September. The draft is still […]

Re-Drafting The 2021 NFL Draft: Entire First Round Do-Over

Some rookies take time to adjust to the speed of the NFL game. Season one can be a bumpy ride. Season two (hopefully) shows further development. By season three, it's clear which players are cut out for the league. That statement is proven correct in the 2021 NFL Draft. Quarterbacks headlined the draft with Trevor […]

Are The Bears Trading Justin Fields? Which Teams Would Be The Best Fit? Fantasy Football Outlook

Justin Fields' time in Chicago might be coming to an end. Last year, the Chicago Bears passed on the opportunity to draft a quarterback with their first overall pick as they had faith in Fields. They traded that pick to the Carolina Panthers and received DJ Moore, the Panthers' 2023 first- and second-round picks, a […]

Way-Too-Early 2024 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: First Round Analysis

The Super Bowl might be over, but football never sleeps at RotoBaller! The countdown is on for 2024 fantasy football drafts and we're taking a "Way-Too-Early" look at how things might shape up in the first round of next season's fantasy drafts. Matt Donnelly discusses his favorite early draft targets in this 2024 fantasy football […]

NFL Free Agency Preview - Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Edition

No position this year can rival the talent available in free agency as the running back group, but the receivers set to hit free agency is a really strong group as well. Teams looking to upgrade their offensive playmakers will have plenty of options to choose from these two groups. If you’ve missed the start […]

Re-Drafting The 2022 NFL Draft: Entire First Round Do-Over

Incoming NFL rookies may need some time to get acclimated to the speed and nuances of football's highest level. After two years, however, it's easier to tell which players will or won't pan out. With two seasons of professional game tape, many general managers would change their NFL Draft selections if given a do-over. Some […]

NFL Free Agency Preview - Fantasy Football Quarterback Edition

While it may seem like a long way off, we are less than 50 days from the start of the NFL free agency period. Free agency officially marks the start of the new league year and for us fantasy football fiends, the ramifications of free agency can have a significant impact on a player’s fantasy […]

Quarterbacks and Running Backs to Buy for the 2024 Fantasy Football Dynasty Season

The dynasty football season has no stop date. There’s no turning it off. It’s a year-round endeavor and oftentimes, some of the best moves can be made immediately after the season ends. That’s because fantasy managers can occasionally be prisoners of the moment. There can be some vast over- and under-evaluations of players due to […]

Re-Drafting The 2023 NFL Draft: Entire First Round Do-Over

Knowledge is power. We hear that mantra repeated quite often, but it rings true across every aspect of society. General managers and team personnel across the NFL would be thrilled with one year of professional tape on players before they make their draft day selections. Of course, it doesn't work that way in the real […]

Very Early 2024 Fantasy Football Rankings, Tiers - Top 175 for Redraft Leagues

The 2023 NFL regular season just ended, but that doesn’t mean fantasy football has to. At least not totally. If you play in a dynasty league or keeper league, or maybe you’re just consumed by fantasy football and cannot get enough, these 2024 fantasy football rankings should get you thinking about next season. Anytime you’re […]

Falcons Never Offered Head-Coaching Job To Bill Belichick

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank set the record straight on the circumstances surrounding the team courting former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick for their head-coaching position this offseason. "I want to make it 1,000 percent clear, I want to go to 2,000 percent or 100,000 percent or whatever you want to use. Bill […]

Comparing The Super Bowl Resumes Of Andy Reid and Kyle Shanahan

We're rapidly approaching Super Bowl LVIII, and one of the most interesting things about this Super Bowl is the battle of two of the best head coaches in the business, Andy Reid and Kyle Shanahan. Reid was already a college offensive lineman when Shanahan was born, but despite their age gap, the two share an […]

Predicting The Leading Passer, Rusher, Receiver, And Tackler In Super Bowl LVIII

Super Bowl LVIII is nearly here. We have only a few more days until we see the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs battle for the right to be called Super Bowl champions. While everyone has picked their winner for this game, there is so much to bet on outside of which team will […]

Which Draft Pick Do The Atlanta Falcons Have In The 2024 NFL Draft?

The Atlanta Falcons entered the 2023 season with optimism, poised to make strides and fulfill their potential. Their divisional opponents, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, faced the departure of Tom Brady, widely considered the greatest player of all time, due to retirement. This created an opportunity for the Falcons to contend for the division title. After […]

Predicting Every Starting NFC Quarterback In 2024: NFL Early Predictions

Days after Championship Sunday, only the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers have a game left this season while the rest continue preparation for next season. The Super Bowl this year features former MVP Patrick Mahomes and 2023 MVP finalist Brock Purdy, highlighting the need to have talent at the league's premier position. For […]

Which Draft Pick Do The Washington Commanders Have In The 2024 NFL Draft?

Many analysts were intrigued by the Washington Commanders before the start of the 2023 NFL season, as the team finished .500 in 2022 despite inadequate QB play from Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke. Sam Howell didn't have a bad start to his first year as a starter, even leading the entire NFL in passing yards […]

Fantasy Football Lessons Learned From The 2023 Season

Fantasy football season has come and gone. We spend so much time preparing for the season and once it ends, so many people turn the page. Whether it be to NFL playoffs, fantasy baseball, or already planning for the next fantasy football season. I get it, we always are chasing what’s next.  What good is […]

Is Jaxon Smith-Njigba Bound To Be A Bust Or Can He Rebound From His Rookie Season?

Sometimes, players just aren't as good as we thought they were as prospects. It happens every single draft cycle. Efficiency numbers don't line up with what's to be expected. A dysfunctional coaching staff tears down their confidence. Combine results don't translate to game action. There's a myriad of things that can go wrong. It was […]

When Are The NFL Awards Announced? Finalists For Every Award Revealed (2023-24)

In the NFL, winning a Super Bowl is everyone's goal before the season starts. However, only one out of 32 teams can bring home the gold. Most players will tell you team success matters significantly more than individual success, but they won't turn down the opportunity to be recognized for their regular season excellence. The […]

Falcons Name Jimmy Lake Their Defensive Coordinator

The Atlanta Falcons hired Jimmy Lake to be their next defensive coordinator, the team announced on Monday. Lake will reunite with new head coach Raheem Morris for the third time in his career. The two coaches first crossed paths in 2007 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, when Lake was Morris' assistant defensive backs coach. Lake […]

Breakout Fantasy Football Running Backs From The 2023 Season

The running back position is no stranger to random breakout performers. It seems every single year, NFL fans and fantasy managers alike are treated to a breakout season from a player who was viewed as fairly insignificant to start the season. Last year, there was Jamaal Williams, who had 1,139 scrimmage yards and 17 touchdowns, […]

2024 NFL Mock Draft Round 1 Predictions 5.0 (January Update) - All 32 Draft Picks

The NFL regular season has come to a close and the first 18 picks are now set! As we are now into the playoffs, coaching and front-office changes are taking place around the league and those decisions could have some ripple effects on what happens on draft day. The draft order for picks 19-32 will […]

Top Five 2024 NFL Draft Running Back Prospects: Scouting Reports and Analysis

The recent trend in the NFL has led teams to be cautious about investing a significant number of assets into the running back position. In the 2023 NFL draft, both Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs emerged as first-round picks, showcasing their exceptional prospect status. However, when comparing them to the running backs in the 2024 […]

Falcons Hire Zac Robinson To Run Their Offense

The Atlanta Falcons hired Los Angeles Rams passing-game coordinator Zac Robinson as their new offensive coordinator under head coach Raheem Morris on Saturday, according to sources. Robinson was one of the most popular candidates on the offensive-coordinator circuit this cycle and he was Morris' top choice. The 37-year-old had been the quarterbacks coach and pass-game […]

Who Are The Top 10 Draft Picks For 2024 Fantasy Football?

The 2023 fantasy football season is in the rearview mirror. While some have turned their attention to playoff fantasy football and DFS, others are preparing for next year. Much will change over the next eight months that will impact the landscape of the NFL and fantasy football in 2024. Free agency and the NFL Draft […]

Ranking The Top 10 Rookies Of The 2023 NFL Season

The 2023 rookie class was record-setting in numerous ways and appears to be a very deep class after one season. While most of the firepower is on the offensive side of the ball, a few rookie defenders slotted in as some of the best players in the league in year one. Anthony Richardson looked to […]