Calvin Ridley Second On Depth Chart

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been listed second on the depth chart at the second receiving spot. This news is hardly a surprise, as it was going to take a colossal performance from Ridley to unseat Mohamed Sanu. The positive for Ridley is that the Falcons use three receiver sets over 50% of […]

Mohamed Sanu Tops Depth Chart

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu remains atop the depth chart at the second wide receiver spot. This is great news for Sanu as it means that right now he will be on the field in two wide receiver sets as opposed to rookie Calvin Ridley. Sanu is coming off the back of one of […]

Quarterback Tiered Rankings Analysis

The NFL season is near and fantasy drafts are already underway. Preparation is in full swing, so with that in mind, our newest rankings for all draft types and positions are out! For a full look at our updated rankings, check here. There are around 20 quarterbacks that you could conceivably use as your QB1 […]

Nick Mariano's 2018 PPR Sleepers List (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Please unhinge yourself from the word "sleeper" and look past the titles because we live in an information era where you all can just type in "sleeper" and get thousands of hits. You can go through our rankings from top to bottom and see […]

Stack 'Em - Teams with Favorable Schedules for Top Players

Using last year’s results alone to predict this season’s outcomes is borderline foolish. Luckily, when it comes to the task of projecting the upcoming NFL season there are a few other factors which can increase our odds of success. I mean sure, you could draft based on talent and opportunity alone, but the number of […]

Injury Spin - Five Running Backs To Target

Running backs are a critical component for any winning fantasy football team, and our friends at Inside Injuries are here today to talk about some of their favorite running back draft targets for 2018. In case you weren't aware, Inside Injuries predicts the impact of injuries on player performance by using data analytics, medical expertise […]

Ricardo Allen Signs Three-Year Extension

The Atlanta Falcons agreed on a three-year, $19.5 million extension with free safety Ricardo Allen on Monday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Allen was drafted in the fifth round of the 2014 draft and has played in all but two games the last three years. He is a reliable presence in the secondary for […]

Road to #1 Running Back - NFC South

Each year, elite running backs are a necessity for fantasy football rosters. With guaranteed touches each game, these consensus top-tier running backs are some of the first names off of draft boards and consistently perform well throughout the season. However, there is also a good amount of unpredictability at the position, with breakout players appearing […]

Hot Take NFL Podcast - Running Back Rankings Debate

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni discuss the most recent news and notes of the day for NFL fans, share their RB rankings, and provide some hot takes on fantasy football draft advice. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at RTSports. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on […]

Takkarist McKinley Not Expected To Play Much In Preseason

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley (shoulder) is unlikely to see much time on the field in the preseason. McKinley has already aggravated his shoulder once during training camp and the Falcons want him healthy and raring to go when the season begins. McKinley is expected to play a big part in the defense this […]

Kurt Benkert Sees Time Under Center Saturday

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kurt Benkert got some valuable time under center on Saturday. Benkert is fighting with Garrett Grayson for the third QB spot on the roster. If Benkert can show improvement under center in camp and preseason, then he could even look to challenge Schaub for the backup job to Matt Ryan. For now […]

Matt Schaub The Clear #2 In Atlanta

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Schaub continues to stake his place as the team's second QB. Schaub led the red team in their scrimmage Saturday, with Matt Ryan leading the white team. It was not all plain sailing for Schaub who was picked off by Isaiah Oliver. However, right now Schaub looks set to be the […]

Boom or Bust that ADP

Last year I wrote about the seismic shift that took place amidst the RB renaissance and coined the concept #AllBenchRB. This year, I'm starting off with a new concept called #BBADP, which stands for Boom/Bust ADP. You see, I think rankings and ADPs are limited. The range of outcomes for two players juxtaposed in ADP […]

Austin Hooper Performing Well In Camp

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper is having a solid performance in camp. The time that Hooper spent with Matt Ryan in the offseason appears to be paying off to start the 2018 season. Hooper had three touchdowns, with 526 yards on 49 receptions last year. After the Falcons decided not to draft a tight […]

Takkarist McKinley Back Practicing Thursday

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley (shoulder) was back at practice Thursday. McKinley has missed practice for three straight days, after suffering a setback early in training camp. McKinley is expected to be a huge part of the Falcons defense this season. The young pass rusher had six sacks and 15 tackles last year, playing […]

Geronimo Allison (WR, GB) - 2018 Fantasy Football Sleeper

We continue our preseason fantasy football sleeper series with a look at Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison. While the first few rounds of every draft are essentially a wash-rinse-repeat of the consensus top-36, we can always count on those middle and late rounds to cement our confidence in this year's sleepers. The definition […]

Ito Smith Returns To Practice Wednesday

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith (foot) returned to practice on Wednesday. Smith, who had over 4500 yards rushing and 1400 yards receiving in college, is looking to lock down his position as the third running back on the depth chart. However, with Tevin Coleman in the last year of his deal a strong camp […]

Daniel Marx Released By The Falcons

Atlanta Falcons fullback Daniel Marx was released Tuesday. Marx was expected to challenge for a spot on the 53-man roster but has failed to impress early in camp. That leaves two fullbacks on the Falcons roster, Luke McNitt and Ricky Ortiz. However, neither figures to have much fantasy value heading into the season. If they […]

Calvin Ridley Enjoying Strong Start To Camp

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been making a good impression so far in his time at training camp. Matt Ryan has been one of the people impressed with Ridley's work. Ryan stated that he felt Ridley will fit in well. Other reports have said that Ridley makes running routes look effortless which is […]

Late-Round Running Backs To Target For ZeroRB Drafters

In part one, I identified mid-round values at the RB position. Now it's time to dig even deeper. With running backs flying off the board at an insane clip this year, typically 8-10 are taken in the first round alone, elite wide receivers are being drafted at a big discount. This is the exact type […]

Mid-Round Running Backs To Target For ZeroRB Drafters

With running backs flying off the board at an insane clip this year, typically 8-10 are taken in the first round alone, elite wide receivers are being drafted at a big discount. This is the exact type of “economy” a ZeroRB drafter thrives in. Grab elite WR1 and WR2 types in the early rounds while […]

Draft Strategy - How to Approach Two-QB Leagues

For nearly the past decade it has been en vogue to draft quarterbacks late in your typical fantasy football drafts. There are plenty of studies that have determined that there isn’t a huge weekly difference between the perceived top quarterbacks like Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers and lower-end streaming options. That advice has worked well […]

Matt Breida (RB, SF) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~155 CURRENT ADP: ~165 ANALYSIS:  When Jerick McKinnon signed a four-year, 30 million dollar contract with the 49ers, the fantasy world lost their minds. This is for good reason, McKinnon is the perfect back for a Kyle Shanahan offense that continually produces high-end RB1s in fantasy. However, that does not mean we should just ignore the […]

Fantasy Headliners - Tough Draft Day Choices

The 2018 Fantasy Football draft season is here! Every year we all read articles or watch videos and find players that both end up falling to us in a draft and we have to make a tough decision. In this episode, I will help to make some of those tough fantasy football draft choices by […]

Roto Revolution - 2018 Wide Receiver Rankings

Another 2018 Fantasy Football Rankings episode is here! Welcome to the next episode of the RotoRevolution presented by RotoBaller! On today's show we'll be discussing the Top 10 WR's for this years fantasy football season as well as a brief player analysis for each. Be sure to comment below if there any WR's that you […]

2018 Running Backs Preview- After Hours With RotoBaller Radio

RotoBaller fantasy football expert Anthony Aniano takes a look at the at latest fantasy football news and notes, and previews the running back position for your 2018 fantasy football drafts. This RotoBaller Radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at RT Sports. In this podcast you will hear about: Todd Gurley, Saquan Barkley Jordan […]

Ito Smith Does Not Practice Sunday

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith was held out of practice Sunday with a foot contusion. Comments made by head coach Dan Quinn indicated that the injury was not serious, so expect to see Smith back on the practice field in the near future. Smith will have his work cut out in training camp trying […]

Calvin Ridley Back At Practice Sunday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (hamstring) was back at practice on Sunday. It would appear that the issue Ridley suffered with his hamstring was cramping during the heat. The rookie wide receiver being on the field will be music to the ears of Matt Ryan and the offense. The young pass catcher is in […]

The Perfect Pair - Two Mid-Round QBs that Can Combine for QB1 Value

The same question is everlastingly debated every year – should you take one of the elite level quarterbacks early, or wait on some of the QB2s with upside later? It’s definitely a debate worth having, but there are so many moving parts it becomes difficult to say decisively if taking a QB either early or […]

Takkarist McKinley Left With Trainers Saturday

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley suffered just a bruise to his right arm during practice on Saturday. It looked like it might be something worse when he left the practice field with the trainers. Clearly Dan Quinn thought it was something more, as he spoke of his relief when he was told that it […]