Waste of Talent: Rookies in Bad Landing Spots

The days after the NFL Draft are the ultimate hype festival. It's like going to SXSW and thinking every band you see in a random bar is going to be the next big thing. Then you get home, and within a month, you've forgotten the names of over half of those bands. That's the draft. […]

NFL Draft Reaction - RB ADP Risers

We've already looked at QB ADP Risers and TE ADP Risers following the 2021 NFL Draft. Now, let's look at the most heavily-scrutinized position of all - running back. By now, with free agency and the draft finalized and just a few players left to be signed, it makes sense to look at how ADPs are […]

2021 NFL Draft Review - AFC South

Hello and welcome to the first 2021 installment of my annual NFL Draft Review. Every year after the draft, I write a way-too-long review of each team’s draft. The purpose of this draft review is to give predictions for the careers of each team’s drafted players.  The vast majority of 4th-7th round picks don't amount to […]

NFL Draft Reaction - TE ADP Risers

I am going to start this column by introducing the concept of ADP, which I'm pretty sure you are already familiar with. Just in case you're not, Average Draft Position (ADP) indicates the average position where a player is drafted over more than one fantasy football draft. You can consider it as the price you […]

Falcons Won't Pick Up Hayden Hurst's Fifth-Year Option

The Atlanta Falcons will not pick up the fifth-year option for the 2022 season on tight end Hayden Hurst, according to a source. Hurst will become a free agent after this season. The Baltimore Ravens selected him with the No. 25 pick of the 2018 NFL draft and then traded him to Atlanta last March. […]

Falcons Pick Up Calvin Ridley's Fifth-Year Option

The Atlanta Falcons picked up wide receiver Calvin Ridley's $11.1 million fifth-year option for the 2022 season on Monday. This comes as no surprise, as he's been excellent for the Falcons since entering the league as a first-rounder in 2018. The 26-year-old is a great route-runner and has a nose for the end zone. If […]

Immediate Impact: NFL Rookies Who Could Thrive in Redraft

Now that the draft is over, it’s time to evaluate the prospects again—this time in terms of a fantasy perspective. While many players who were selected by their respective teams could make an impact, it may not be right away. Nevertheless, fantasy managers should only be drafting players who they feel can make an impact […]

Dynasty Risers and Fallers: Ryan, Henry, Jacobs

Each week, this column provides you with movement in the RosterWatch Dynasty Rankings. We highlight players who have gained or lost value recently. Tracking these player value trends assists dynasty players in identifying opportunities to improve their rosters, as the landscape of the market is ever-changing. This column was written by Alan Seslowsky (@alanseslowksy) and […]

They Took Who??? The Most Confusing NFL Draft Picks

Every year, the NFL holds a draft, and every year during that draft, 32 NFL teams make decisions that will positively impact the team going forward. But every year, some teams also make decisions that are...confusing. Confounding. Puzzling. Whatever adjective you want to use, teams make decisions that leave us, the outsiders watching the draft, […]

Instant Reaction: 2021 NFL Draft Rounds 4-7 Winners/Losers

The 2021 NFL Draft finished up on Saturday, with the final four rounds taking place. And while those rounds didn't feature the big names like No. 1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence, they did feature a bunch of other names! And many of those names will have an impact on the fantasy football landscape moving forward. […]

Falcons Take Receiver Frank Darby

With the 187th pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons have selected Arizona State wide receiver Frank Darby. Darby's path to snaps this year might depend on what happens with the Julio Jones trade rumors, as the Falcons with Jones don't seem like they'll have a lot of available snaps at receiver. Darby […]

Instant Reaction: 2021 NFL Draft Round 1 Winners/Losers

The 2021 NFL Draft started on Thursday night and, just like we all expected for months (years?), Trevor Lawrence was the first overall pick. And after that, the draft didn't really get as wild as many expected it would be, though there were still some surprises. We're through one round of the draft now, which […]

Jalen Mayfield Goes To Falcons At 68 Overall

The Atlanta Falcons selected Michigan offensive lineman Jalen Mayfield with the No. 68 overall pick in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft on Friday night. Mayfield has positional flexibility along the offensive line and has a good initial burst. The Falcons are looking to give quarterback Matt Ryan some more protection with the […]

Falcons Agree With A.J. McCarron

The Atlanta Falcons agreed to terms with free-agent quarterback A.J. McCarron on an undisclosed deal on Friday, locking him in as their backup to Matt Ryan after they did not select a signal-caller with the No. 4 overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft on Thursday night. Atlanta took Florida tight […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft - Day Three (Rounds 4-7)

Below are the results from Days 1 and 2, along with live updates from Day 3 (Rounds 4-7) I have been updating the mock draft very frequently as I have in years past. There are 50-60 factors I look at in determining updates. Everything from free agent signings, team releases, new coaching staffs, player workouts, […]

Kyle Pitts Heading To Atlanta

The Atlanta Falcons selected Florida tight end Kyle Pitts with the No. 4 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. At 6'6" and nearly 250 pounds, the 20-year-old has the potential to make an immediate impact in fantasy lineups as he will have the luxury of being thrown passes by one of the most efficient quarterbacks […]

Final 2021 NFL Mock Draft - Round 1

The 2021 NFL Draft is finally here and rumors continue to swirl. We still don't know which QB the 49ers are taking at No. 3 and whether or not the Falcons will go QB at No. 4, trade down, or go with Kyle Pitts. From there, a handful of quality offensive players expect to be […]

Early 2021 Breakouts: Wide Receiver

As we reach the threshold of this year’s highly-anticipated NFL Draft, many of you are actively searching for every fragment of information that can be deployed toward constructing your rosters. Regardless of whether you are actively involved in reshaping your dynasty teams or are among the rising number of participants in best-ball leagues, you have […]

Early 2021 Fantasy Football Best Ball Rankings: Pre-NFL Draft

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our staff's early 2021 fantasy football best ball rankings (top 300). For those of you who are not familiar with fantasy football best ball leagues, they are draft-only leagues. Once the drafts are complete, there are no moves for the rest of the season -- no setting lineups, no trades, […]

Early 2021 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Pre-NFL Draft

You can also read our updated 2021 fantasy football rookie rankings: post-NFL Draft, which was released after the conclusion of the NFL Draft. Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our staff's early 2021 fantasy football rookie rankings (top 80). These rankings are being released before the 2021 NFL Draft so things will of course change. Adjustments to these […]

Falcons Keeping Options Open At No. 4 Overall

Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot isn't sure exactly which way the team will go with the No. 4 overall pick in the first round of Thursday's NFL draft. The first-year GM insists there's "definitely no pressure" heading into his first draft, because he thinks the pressure comes in the process of preparing for the […]

Brandon Murchison's Final NFL Draft First Round Mock

In a flash, we have hit what is often referred to as the unofficial start to the NFL season, the 2021 NFL Draft. With the draft comes all the twists, turns, and surprises that we have become accustomed to over the years as teams do their best to conceal their true intentions in regards to […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft for 7 Rounds - Version 18

We are just days away from the 2021 NFL Draft, so let's take one more look at the latest mock draft based on recent movement in the NFL free-agent market and prospect evaluations. I am updating the mock draft very frequently as I have in years past. There are 50-60 factors I look at in […]

Falcons Receiving Calls On Julio Jones

The Atlanta Falcons have received calls from teams inquiring about possible trades for All-Pro wide receiver Julio Jones, according to sources. A trade cannot happen for salary cap reasons before June 1, but teams know the Falcons tough cap situation and are calling to gauge interest. Owner Arthur Blank said earlier this offseason that he […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft for 7 Rounds - Version 17

We are just days away from the 2021 NFL Draft, so let's take one more look at the latest mock draft based on recent movement in the NFL free-agent market and prospect evaluations. I am updating the mock draft very frequently as I have in years past. There are 50-60 factors I look at in […]

2021 NFL Draft Rankings – Wide Receivers

There were six wide receivers taken in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft and we expect at least five to be chosen on Day One in 2021. The thought of seeing 10 receivers in the first two rounds seems to be a very realistic number. What complicates matters just a bit is that […]

2021 First Round Rookie Mock

RotoBaller fantasy football analyst Brandon Murchison is joined by co-host Nick Hefley in a new episode of WooFantasy! In this episode, the guys go through the latest from around the league. Including the winners and losers from the free agency period from a fantasy perspective. Finally, they give their insight as to what should be […]

Early FFPC Best Ball Rankings - Tight End Premium Scoring

Not only is the FFPC (Fantasy Football Players Championship) home to some of the best high stakes and serious Fantasy Football competitions you will find anywhere, it also features various formats and unique scoring elements that add extra appeal and additional layers of challenges. Best Ball drafts have already started on the FFPC site, and […]

FFPC Best Ball ADP Analysis: Value Picks to Target

As we approach the NFL Draft, passionate fantasy football players are already staying busy by participating in Best Ball drafts over at the FFPC (Fantasy Football Players Championship) site. The most appealing part of this format is you can draft a seemingly unlimited number of teams and not have to be concerned about in-season roster […]

Falcons Release Ito Smith

The Atlanta Falcons released running back Ito Smith on Thursday to make room on the roster for recently signed wide receiver/kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson. Smith totaled 689 rushing yards on 175 carries (3.9 yards per carry) and six touchdowns and added 55 receptions for 314 yards in his three seasons with Atlanta. On 63 carries […]