Falcons Make Offer To Arthur Smith

The Atlanta Falcons have made an offer to Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith to become their next head coach, according to sources. Smith has been the offensive coordinator for the Titans for the last two seasons. Tennessee ranked No. 3 in the league in total yards per game (396.4) and No. 2 overall in […]

Falcons Expected To Hire Terry Fontenot As Next GM

The Atlanta Falcons have identified New Orleans Saints vice president/assistant general manager Terry Fontenot as the favorite to be their next general manager, according to sources. The Falcons won't finalize a deal until the Saints are out of the playoffs, but all signs point to Fontenot being their choice. Fontenot has spent 16 years with […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends Season Review

Congratulations to all managers whose tireless dedication toward winning league titles resulted in the fulfillment of your championship aspirations. You successfully navigated beyond the numerous hurdles that emerged during this unique season. For those of you who were unsuccessful in achieving the ultimate goal of capturing your leagues, your diligent efforts should also be commended. […]

2021 Way Too Early Mock Draft Analysis - Rounds 1-3

The 2020 fantasy football season is barely in the books but that didn’t stop me and some fellow RotoBallers from participating in a way too early 2021 mock draft. Twelve of us got together and drafted a 13-round PPR (1QB, 2RB, 2WR, 1TE, 1FLEX) mock draft for next season. As usual, when drafting this early, […]

Fantasy Football Strategies That Worked in 2020

There is no doubt that the 2020 NFL season was far different than any other. We saw multiple postponements, games played on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and countless players and coaches being sidelined due to COVID. Then there were the injuries... Altogether it was a year we'd like to forget, but we must learn from the […]

2020 RotoBaller Fantasy Football Awards

Welcome to this year's iteration of the RotoBaller Fantasy Football Awards! No trophies will be handed out due to an abundance of safety precautions. That and we were too cheap to spring for them. We can still celebrate virtually though and we'll do just that by recognizing the highlights and lowlights of the 2020 season. […]

Terry Fontenot A Finalist For Atlanta's GM Opening

New Orleans Saints vice president/assistant general manager of pro personnel Terry Fontenot is one of "two or three finalists" for the Atlanta Falcons general manager job, according to league sources. The Saints could be rewarded for losing a minority head coach or executive if Fontenot leaves for the division-rival Falcons by receiving two compensatory third-round […]

NFL Betting Picks For Wild Card Weekend - Moneylines, Totals, and Spreads

Week 17 was a fitting end to a strange 2017 season. Tampa Bay almost hit the total themselves, proving my under to be the wrong play. However, the Raiders backed it up by taking control late in the first half to easily cash the -1 spread. Overall it was a negative season in terms of […]

Eric Bienemy In The Mix To Be Next Falcons Head Coach

The Atlanta Falcons had a strong interview with Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bienemy on Monday for their head-coaching job, according to a source who was involved in the hours-long interview. Bienemy has interviewed for multiple head-coaching openings and is considered one of the top head-coaching candidates this cycle. The Falcons officials are furious […]

Matt Ryan, Julio Jones Not Off Limits Under Next GM

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said that none of the team's players will be off limits, including quarterback Matt Ryan and wide receiver Julio Jones, when the club hires a new general manager. "Who will come forward with a plan for us to have a championship team, a competitive team, et cetera. And that may […]

Coaching Carousel Takes: Best Fits for 2021

As the offseason approaches, the NFL coaching carousel begins again. It's hard to predict what teams will do so I will not even attempt to. Instead of trying to figure out what coach is going where, I will determine the best fit for each team. We are not certain of all the job openings which […]

Matt Schaub Retiring

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said on Monday that veteran quarterback Matt Schaub is retiring. Schaub will finish his career in the NFL at 39 years old after playing 16 seasons with the Falcons, Texans, Ravens and Raiders. He began his career as a third-round pick of the Falcons back in 2004 out of Virginia. […]

Falcons Interviewing Eric Bieniemy And Robert Saleh On Monday

The Atlanta Falcons are going full-speed ahead on their search for their next head coach. On Monday, the franchise is interviewing both Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy and San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh. Bieniemy and Saleh are two of the most highly sought-after potential head coaches on the market this offseason. […]

Younghoe Koo Makes Five Kicks In Losing Effort

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo made both of his field-goal attempts and all three extra points in a 44-27 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Koo finished off an incredible year, as he made 37 of 39 field goals and 33 of 36 extra points to finish as fantasy football's K2. He likely wouldn't have […]

Hayden Hurst Catches Touchdown For Third Straight Game

Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst hauled in a receiving touchdown for the third straight game in a 44-27 loss to the Buccaneers. Hurst broke free in the back of the end zone for his sixth touchdown catch of the season to put the Falcons within a field goal of the lead. The 27-year-old set […]

Russell Gage Delivers 91 Yards And A Touchdown

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage finished his third season in Atlanta strong with nine catches for 91 receiving yards and a touchdown against the Buccaneers. Gage was the apple of Matt Ryan's eye in this one, as he led the team in receptions and yards, hauling in a 19-yard score for his fourth of […]

Calvin Ridley Paces Team In Targets In Loss

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley caught eight of 12 targets for 52 receiving yards in a losing effort to the Buccaneers. Ridley saw 10+ targets for the eighth time this season, finishing up a monster year. He ended up being an excellent value for those who selected him in the third round, as he […]

Todd Gurley II Has Disappointing End To Season

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley II carried the ball nine times for just 18 rushing yards in a 44-27 loss to Tampa Bay. Gurley added a catch for 17 yards as he finished the season with a dud. The 26-year-old recorded 195 carries, a new career-low, for 678 rushing yards and nine touchdowns after […]

Matt Ryan Throws For 265 Yards And Two Scores

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan completed 29 of 44 passes for 265 yards and two touchdowns in a 44-27 loss to the Buccaneers. It's Ryan's third game in a row with at least 250 passing yards and two touchdowns. The loss puts the Falcons' final record at 4-12 as they head into an offseason of […]

Julio Jones Officially Inactive For Season Finale

As expected, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) is inactive for the team's season finale against the Buccaneers. Calvin Ridley and Russell Gage are both strong fantasy options with Jones sidelined. Still an elite wideout when he plays, Jones will end the season having played just nine games and failed to reach 1,000 yards […]

Updated Week 17 PPR Rankings (Top 400)

Welcome to Week 17 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 17 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: All Saints RBs Out (COVID), Ty Montgomery Elevated From Practice Squad Christian Kirk To Miss Week 17 (COVID) Latavius Murray Placed On Reserve/COVID-19 List Tyreek Hill And […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 17

Hi, y'all... Happy New Year to everyone! Congrats to everyone who has made it this far in their fantasy leagues. Sixteen weeks of NFL action are in the books, and while most fantasy championships have concluded, there's some leagues who fight to the bitter end and go to the final week. It's also a great […]

Wide Receiver Matchups To Target in Week 17

The Week 16 wide receiver matchups article did not yield the greatest returns. CeeDee Lamb was the bright spot scoring two touchdowns, one of which was on the ground and one out of the slot, finishing as WR-10 with 23.4 points. Cooper Kupp did alright, snagging eight balls for 66 yards, but other than that, nobody really hit. […]

Week 17 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2020 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 17 is here, so if you're reading this article, you either play in a league with a Week 17 championship (please try to change that for next season) or you're doing some research for DFS. Either way, it's important to treat these rankings as extra preliminary this early in the week. Most weeks of […]

Week 17 Kicker Streamers, Starters & Rankings 2020 Fantasy Tiers

We’ve made it to Week 17. The fantasy championships are here. For some of us, the run lasted just one, two or even three weeks. For the rest of us, this is it. The Coup de gras that our months of work will culminate in. Not that you care, but my two cents are that […]

Inside the Tent - Week 17 NFL Injury Insight

At RotoBaller, we can't stress enough the importance of keeping up with injuries and playing your best lineup week after week. Players are going to get injured, that's an unavoidable fact. What's avoidable though is making the wrong roster decisions based on the injuries surrounding your fantasy squad. If you want to dominate your leagues […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Week 16 Analysis

Your wide receivers remain essential components toward your primary goal of capturing fantasy championships. Congratulations to all of you who were able to win your leagues in Week 16. If you are involved in a Week 17 matchup that will determine your league champion, an expanding assortment of tools is available that can provide you […]

Week 17 Stream Team - Shallow and Deep-League Pickups

Welcome to Week 17 of the NFL Season. If your league is still playing in Week 17, we are here to help you with some streamer selections to help get your team over the hump. Each week in this article, we will break down streamers for both shallower leagues of 8-10 teams (around 50% rostered […]

Break The Slate: NFL DFS DraftKings Lineup Picks - Week 17 (Updated)

Happy New Year RotoBallers! As 2020 sends us staggering into a brand-new year on the calendar, the NFL regular-season comes to a close this week. The NFL is ever-evolving week to week and that's especially the case in Week 17. Playoff implications and scenarios can be huge motivating factors for several teams, but can also […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 17 - Daily Fantasy Football

Just like that, the NFL regular season will come to a close as Week 17 is here. Things may be trickier to navigate, nonetheless, as several teams will either be limiting or resting their top players. At the same time, other clubs will make one last effort to scratch and claw into playoff relevancy. In […]