Calvin Ridley (WR, ATL) - Fantasy Football Draft Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Target ~115 CURRENT ADP: ~125 ANALYSIS: Going into the 2018 draft, Calvin Ridley was widely considered the top wide receiver prospect. So, the Atlanta Falcons nabbed him with the No. 26 overall pick to pair opposite star Julio Jones. Ridley had a fantastic collegiate career at Alabama. Despite only playing three seasons, he is second on […]

Malik Williams Heading For Second Opinion

Atlanta Falcons running back Malik Williams will seek a second opinion on his injured shoulder. Williams left the Falcons final preseason game against the Dolphins in the third quarter, and did not return to the game. The fact that Williams is seeking a second opinion is extremely concerning. It now looks possible that he will […]

Bold Predictions for 2018 Fantasy Football - Phil Clark

After endless months of anticipation, we've now reached the threshold of the regular season. As part of the unrelenting efforts here at RotoBaller to provide you with statistics, analysis, and thoroughly researched recommendations, it is time to add our annual bold predictions into the mix. Some of my colleagues have already provided you with their […]

Wide Receiver Dynasty Rankings - Tiers and Analysis

The rankers here at RotoBaller are committed to providing you with detailed fantasy football rankings for dynasty leagues. Our rankings also include tiers which supply a more detailed breakdown on which players to target for your rosters, along with the performers that you should avoid. These rankings are updated continuously and should be used as […]

Reggie Davis Has Rough Outing Thursday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Reggie Davis had a rough time of it Thursday against the Miami Dolphins. Davis failed to register a reception on six targets, including some bad drops. One of his drops would have been a touchdown. A good performance from Davis in this game could have meant he crept onto the Falcons […]

Alex Gray Fails To Register a Reception In Preseason

Atlanta Falcons tight end Alex Gray has had a rough preseason, which culminated in Thursday's game against the Miami Dolphins. Gray came into camp competing with Eric Saubert for the third tight end spot but appears to have lost major ground. Had he of made the roster he could have had fantasy value as a […]

Jaeden Graham Has Three Catches Thursday

Atlanta Falcons tight end Jaeden Graham had a solid night against the Miami Dolphins Thursday. Graham registered three reception, on four targets, for 36 yards, adding to the 11 yards he had in the game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Graham saw extended time in this game with the trio of Austin Hooper, Logan Paulsen […]

Ito Smith Has No Rushes Thursday

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith did not register a rush or a catch in Thursday's preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. The fact that Smith did not do anything Thursday suggests to me that he has already made the roster as the number three running back, despite some ineffective preseason showings. With Tevin Coleman […]

Terrence Magee Has Six Rushes Thursday

Atlanta Falcons running back Terrence Magee had a so-so night in the final preseason game against the Miami Dolphins Thursday. Magee rushed the ball six times for 27 yards and added two receptions, on two targets, for 13 yards. The fight for the Dolphins number four running back spot is tight right now and given […]

Malik Williams a Bright Spot Thursday

Atlanta Falcons running back Malik Williams was one of the only bright spots for the Falcons in the final preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. Williams rushed the ball seven times for 20 yards including an eight-yard touchdown. In addition, Williams also caught two passes, on two targets, for 35 yards. Williams also had a […]

Garrett Grayson Plays Limited Snaps Thursday

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Garrett Grayson did not get much opportunity to impress in the final preseason game against the Miami Dolphins on Thursday. The young QB threw just six passes, completing only two of them. Grayson did not come into the game until the second half, once the Falcons had finished seeing what they had […]

Kurt Benkert Fails To Impress Thursday

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kurt Benkert did not have a very good night in the final preseason game against the Miami Dolphins Thursday. Benkert got the start and played well into the second half. However, he only managed to complete 10 of his 25 passes for 103 yards. In addition, Benkert was picked off twice and […]

Rookie Rankings and Draft Analysis

Selecting which rookies to invest in can be a major headache for fantasy owners. Early on it is really tough to know what role a rookie will have early or whether his game can translate from college. At least now we can see roughly what role rookies are expected to have with their teams in […]

Matt Schaub Remains Favorite To Be Falcons Backup

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Schaub has done enough in the preseason to solidify his spot as the backup to Matt Ryan. Schaub has dropped back 27 times, going 20-for-26 with 194 yards and one touchdown. Schaub has been by far the best of the Falcons QBs in the preseason, and looks to have shut down […]

Garrett Grayson Looks Unlikely To Make Falcons Roster

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Garrett Grayson has very little chance of making the Falcons roster. Grayson has found himself firmly at the bottom of the depth chart, meaning he has seen very little action this preseason. Grayson has only featured in the first two preseason games, going 5-for-13 with 52 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions […]

Kurt Benkert Facing Uphill Battle To Make Roster

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kurt Benkert will need to have an impressive outing in the fourth preseason game if he is to have a realistic shot of making the roster. Benkert has failed to lay down a real marker this preseason, going 18-for-39 with 244 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions. A completion percentage of 46.2% […]

Bold Predictions for 2018 Fantasy Football - Kyle Richardson

I love bold predictions. I have always had two schools of thought on this. Bold predictions could happen. A long-shot, sure, but still possible. Hot takes are even more unlikely to happen. While you are reading this article, keep in mind these predictions probably won’t come true, but there is an outside chance they could […]

Tales From the Turn - Managing Snake Drafts With a Late Pick

I did a few mocks recently in preparation for a long-running league I won last season. 10 teams, ESPN standard scoring; nothing fancy just a group of buddies who started it to find more reasons to watch football together. The casual nature of the league has extended itself to the draft prep process, especially since […]

Fantasy Bomb - Is Late-Round QB Really the Best Strategy?

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) discuss the late-round QB trend in fantasy football drafts to determine whether grabbing a elite quarterback early could be a successful contrarian strategy. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at RTSports. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, […]

Take A Hike - Drafting An Elite Quarterback

The popular sentiment these days is to wait on quarterbacks and draft them late so you can load up on position players first. While this can work in many cases, let’s look at the other angle and ponder taking a quarterback earlier in the draft. While this may not be everyone’s cup of tea, it […]

Bold Predictions for 2018 Fantasy Football - Jason Katz

In my group of friends, I am known for making outlandish claims that, most of the time, even I don't believe. It antagonizes the hell out of them because they know I'm just complaining about how LeSean McCoy is going to finish with zero touchdowns because I'm annoyed it's Week 3 and he hasn't scored […]

Falcons Sign Giorgio Tavecchio

The Atlanta Falcons announced that they have signed free-agent place kicker Giorgio Tavecchio on Monday. Tavecchio was recently released from the Raiders after he made 16 of his 21 field goal attempts in 2017. Tavecchio is merely insurance for the veteran Matt Bryant. He holds no fantasy value unless Bryant is injured and won't be […]

Bold Predictions for 2018 Fantasy Football - Bill Dubiel

I mean, if you're not putting out absolute fire takes in the preseason, can you REALLY call yourself a fantasy football analyst? Some of Rotoballer's big dogs are bringing you their bold predictions for the 2018 fantasy football season, and we might as well kick it off with the biggest dog in the yard, right? […]

Mohamed Sanu Has Two Receptions Saturday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu had two receptions in the preseason game Saturday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Sanu had his two receptions on four targets for 36 yards, with a longest reception of 20-yards. Sanu is currently still the number two receiver in the Falcons offense and should remain that way when the season […]

Austin Hooper Gets A Catch Saturday

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper pulled in one reception for four yards against the Jacksonville Jaguars Saturday. Hooper also drew a defensive pass interference from Jaguars safety Barry Church and had another target which he had Ryan could not hook up on. With Julio Jones not playing in this game it is tough to […]

Logan Paulsen Gets A Reception Saturday

Atlanta Falcons tight end Logan Paulsen had one reception for seven yards against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday. Paulsen has been competing with Eric Saubert for the second tight end spot in preseason. While Saubert had a longer reception (44-yards), Paulsen's reception was from a Matt Ryan pass. That is a good indication that Paulsen is […]

Eric Saubert Has Long Reception

Atlanta Falcons tight end Eric Saubert had a 44-yard reception in the preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Saturday. The downside for Saubert is that the pass he caught was thrown by Matt Schaub and not Matt Ryan. A reception for Saubert from Ryan would have demonstrated that he may have a place with the […]

Tight End Dynasty Rankings - Tiers and Analysis

The rankers here at RotoBaller are committed to providing you with detailed fantasy football rankings for dynasty leagues. Our rankings also include tiers which supply a more detailed breakdown on which players to target for your rosters, along with the performers that you should avoid. These rankings are updated continuously and should be used as […]

Defenses to Target for the 2018 Fantasy Football Season

Getting your strategy right when it comes to drafting defenses is really tough. Some people like to go early and lock up a stud defense, while others prefer to just play the matchups. However, no matter which strategy you go for there is one key element to picking your defense. Yes, matchups are important but […]

Justin Crawford Has Six Touches Saturday

Atlanta Falcons running back Justin Crawford had six touches in the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday. Crawford rushed the ball four times for 10 yards and added two receptions for 12 yards. The undrafted free agent is competing for the fourth running back spot on the Falcons roster. Crawford's big audition is likely […]