All-Sleeper Team - 2021 Fantasy Football

Imagine if you had to draft a fantasy football team but could only pick players from the 10th round on. That's the exercise I undertook once again. Last year, I put forth my All-Sleeper Team based on a submission to an expert ranker platform and this will be a reprisal of that column updated for […]

Fantasy Football Kicker Draft Rankings

It's time to look at everyone's favorite position for fantasy football. That's right... we're talking about kickers! More so this year than in the past, fantasy leagues continue to drop the kicker position in favor of one more flex spots. For those of you that hold steadfast in your kicker ways, I'm here to make […]

NFL Futures Passing Yards - DFS Prop Picks for PrizePicks

Hello everybody and welcome! The 2021 NFL Preseason kicked off with the Hall of Fame Game last week and that means our new friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in […]

NFL Preseason and Training Camp Risers

Training camp presents fantasy football drafters with an overwhelming amount of praise at times. By now you've likely heard that everyone is in the best shape of their life, every single rookie is expected to play a big role, and everyone is shaping up to be a steal in drafts. Sifting through all of the […]

Kyle Pitts Catches 27-Yard Pass Sunday

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts caught his lone target of the game for 27 receiving yards in Sunday's defeat to the Browns. Pitts saw his first action of the preseason and needed just one play to show the tools that made him the fourth pick in the draft. The athletic tight end caught a […]

Qadree Ollison Totals Six Touches

Atlanta Falcons running back Qadree Ollison carried the ball five times for 21 rushing yards and hauled in one pass for six receiving yards in Sunday's loss to the Browns. Ollison finished second among Falcons backs in both touches and snaps to Caleb Huntley after the former led the backfield in both statistics in the […]

Caleb Huntley Leads Backfield In Touches

Atlanta Falcons running back Caleb Huntley carried the ball eight times for 16 rushing yards while catching one pass for five receiving yards in Sunday's loss to the Browns. Huntley led the Falcons backfield in snaps, though he often struggled to find running room on each of his carries, as he averaged just two yards […]

Josh Rosen Throws For 118 Yards, Touchdown In Falcons Debut

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Josh Rosen completed 9 of 18 passes for 118 yards, a touchdown, and no interceptions in Sunday's preseason debut against the Browns. Rosen made his Falcons debut after the team signed him following A.J. McCarron's (knee) season-ending injury and played 58 percent of the team's snaps, leading one touchdown drive while showing […]

Matt Ryan Sits Out Preseason Finale

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan sat out the team's final preseason game against the Browns Sunday. It seemed like Ryan would see some action in the contest, though head coach Arthur Smith said in the postgame that there was no plan to play the veteran signal-caller this preseason, which makes sense considering the question marks […]

Tight End Rankings Analysis - Standard Scoring

Tight end is one of the most difficult positions to draft for in fantasy due to the lack of elite talent at the position. Once the top-five guys have been drafted, it becomes much trickier for managers to pick a potential TE1 just because of things like small roles, unproven NFL talent, etc. Luckily, there […]

Teddy Bridgewater Starting in Denver: Who Benefits?

Denver was the site of one of the more unique quarterback training camp battles this offseason. Incumbent quarterback Drew Lock looked promising in a small sample size during his rookie season in 2019, where he went 4-1 as the Broncos starter. Lock tossed seven touchdowns and over 1,000 yards in those five starts and earned […]

Must-Have Players for Superflex Leagues

Draft season is in full swing and Week 1 of the NFL season keeps inching closer. At RotoBaller, we continue to provide you with all the information you need to make informed decisions, including breakdowns of the players who are at the top of our draft lists. I'm going through various positions and league types […]

Running Back Best-Ball Rankings Analysis (Part 2)

Many of you who participate in best-ball leagues are planning to continue your involvement until the end of peak draft season. That is why the NFL team at RotoBaller will provide the resources you need to prepare for every remaining draft in this popular format. We will also deliver breakdowns of the latest tiered rankings following every […]

Matt Ryan Could Play "A Series Or Two" Sunday Against Browns

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is expected to see his first action of the preseason in the final contest Sunday against the Browns. The veteran signal-caller has given way to the backup quarterback competition in the first two games, a situation that has become even more important after the injury to projected backup A.J. McCarron. […]

Quarterback Draft Rankings and Analysis

Starting several years ago, the late-round QB strategy quickly caught on, becoming a staple of most fantasy managers’ drafts. In 2021, though late-round QB is still viable, fantasy managers may want to start looking in a different direction. With a plethora of young, mobile quarterbacks joining the reliable veterans, quarterback projects to be exceptionally top-heavy […]

IDP One-Man Mock Draft for Fantasy Football

Whether you're an analyst or a casual fan, nearly everyone in fantasy football has what we call a "home league." These are the types of leagues where you gather with your oldest and closest friends to drink beer, make fun of each other’s anatomy, and eventually draft a fantasy team that you won’t recognize once […]

Falcons Writer Believes Mike Davis Will Be Workhorse Back

Atlanta Falcons running back Mike Davis will be a part of a rotation at the position, though NFL.com's Scott Bair believes the veteran will end up as the team's workhorse. Davis was thrust into a starting role last season for the Panthers and excelled, totaling 903 scrimmage yards and eight touchdowns on 17.4 touches per […]

ADP Showdown - Brandon Aiyuk vs. Tee Higgins

Brandon Aiyuk and Tee Higgins are both second-year wide receivers who are coming off solid rookie campaigns. While both of these guys are ascending players, should you draft them this season at their current average draft position (ADP)? If so, which player has the better outlook? Per NFFC data pulled from 12-team leagues, Higgins currently […]

ADP Showdown - George Kittle vs. Darren Waller

George Kittle and Darren Waller finished as the TE3 and TE2 in terms of fantasy points per game respectively last season. But should you draft them as such this season, and which player presents the better value at their current average draft position (ADP)? Per FantasyDataNFL, Kittle currently has an ADP of 28.5 in PPR, […]

ADP Showdown - Kyle Pitts vs Noah Fant

Shh. Listen. The wind laps against the rusted-out husk of a windmill. In the distance, you think you hear footsteps, but it can't be. You're alone here. There is no one left. This is the barren, post-apocalyptic wasteland that is Tight End World, where barely anyone has survived. Travis Kelce hides in a bunker. George […]

Hayden Hurst Has Strong Day Of Practice Thursday

Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst put together a strong showing as a receiver during Thursday's practice. ESPN's Michael Rothstein reports that Hurst hauled in several balls, showing off his speed and ability to stretch the field on a couple of deep passes. Talented rookie Kyle Pitts has garnered much of the attention during camp, […]

ADP Showdown - Ryan Tannehill vs. Joe Burrow

Joe Burrow is a young, ascending star in this league. The second-year product out of LSU is an intelligent football player (coach's son), displays solid arm strength and could very well be a future MVP in this league. Ryan Tannehill's career has been filled with ups and downs until he landed in Tennessee where he finally […]

40 Stats To Know Before Your Fantasy Football Draft

As you cram in preparation for your final fantasy football drafts, you'll come across various statistics related to player performance. Some may lend great insight while others may be altogether meaningless. In an effort to help RotoBaller readers, I have culled 40 of the most important stats you need to know before you draft. When […]

The King's Bold Predictions - 2021 Fantasy Football

The best fantasy football analysts are right over 50 percent of the time according to some studies I have seen. RotoBaller’s Nick Mariano, though, an annual top ranker, should be an exception. But we do our best to help give you an advantage over the opposition. We are dedicated at RotoBaller to help you win, […]

Running Back Best-Ball Rankings Analysis

Many of you are now dedicating your focus toward draft preparation and roster construction during these final weeks of the offseason. That includes anyone who is involved in the best-ball format. Multiple factors are incorporated into your preparations before you enter each draft room, which will expedite the eventual decision-making process for every selection. It […]

Falcons Cut Javian Hawkins

Atlanta Falcons running back Javian Hawkins was cut from the roster on Tuesday. Hawkins was part of a running back competition for reps behind projected starter Mike Davis alongside Qadree Ollison, Cordarrelle Patterson, and D'Onta Foreman. The former Louisville halfback was an explosive playmaker in college, averaging over 5.8 yards per carry in each of […]

NFL Futures Receiving Yards - DFS Prop Picks for PrizePicks

Hello everybody and welcome! The 2021 NFL Preseason kicked off with the Hall of Fame Game last week and that means our new friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in […]

Josh Rosen Signs With Falcons

Free-agent quarterback Josh Rosen is signing with the Atlanta Falcons, per ESPN's Jordan Schultz. The 24-year-old hasn't started an NFL game since 2019 and was recently cut from 49ers camp, but drew the interest of the Falcons, who recently lost backup signal-caller, A.J. McCarron, for the season to a torn ACL. A former top-10 draft […]

ADP Showdown - Najee Harris vs. Clyde Edwards-Helaire

Clyde Edwards-Helaire is a second-year running back coming off a somewhat disappointing rookie campaign based on his 2020-ADP while Najee Harris has all the pedigree in the world to enter the NFL as a world-beater in 2021. There's no doubt that both of these guys are the top, young running backs on their respective teams, […]

AJ McCarron Done For The Season

Atlanta Falcons quarterback AJ McCarron (knee) will miss the rest of the year. The veteran signal-caller suffered a torn ACL during Saturday's preseason matchup against the Dolphins. While the team was hopeful that the injury wasn't severe, it now appears as if Feleipe Franks will ascend the depth chart. However, the team will likely be […]