Running Back Standard Rankings - Tiers and Analysis

The 2018 fantasy football season is finally upon us! RotoBaller's expert rankers have released their latest round of rankings. I'll be dissecting some of the players in each group tier by tier to give you a bit more insights on who you'll be drafting. The expert rankers at RotoBaller are committed to providing you with […]

Julio Jones Focused On Fixing Red-Zone Woes

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is adamant about fixing the team's red-zone woes from last season. "It's very important for me and Matt to be on the same page down there in the red zone," Jones said. "Over the years, I have the ability to make plays, and he has the ability to put […]

Takkarist McKinley Tops Depth Chart At Defensive End

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley (shoulder) is atop the first depth chart the Falcons have released. McKinley has struggled to get on the field this training camp due to a shoulder contusion. However, McKinley is considered available for the first preseason game. How much he plays will be interesting to see, but with the […]

Kurt Benkert Listed Third At Quarterback

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kurt Benkert is listed third on the Falcons depth chart prior to the first preseason game. Benkert has so far beaten out Garrett Grayson in training camp. In addition, Benkert is now in position to challenge Matt Schaub for the second spot, if he has a good preseason. Benkert is a long […]

Ito Smith Third On The Depth Chart

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith is listed third on the running back depth chart prior to the preseason opener. Smith has managed to beat out the competition, despite seeing limited time on the field so far in training camp. The concerning sign for Smith is that he was not listed on the depth chart […]

Eric Saubert Third On Depth Chart At Tight End

Atlanta Falcons tight end Eric Saubert is currently third on the depth chart at tight end. Saubert has managed to beat out rookie Alex Gray so far, but is struggling to overtake the recently signed Logan Paulsen. Saubert has yet to register a reception in the NFL, despite being dressed for 14 games last season. […]

Logan Paulsen Second At Tight End On Depth Chart

Atlanta Falcons tight end Logan Paulsen is listed second on the depth chart behind Austin Hooper. Paulsen was signed this offseason having spent 2017 with the San Francisco 49ers. Paulsen's career has faded since he was with the Washington Redskins. The good news for Paulsen is that the Falcons ran two tight end sets 24% […]

Justin Hardy the Fourth Wide Receiver On The Depth Chart

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Justin Hardy is listed behind Julio Jones on the depth chart at the first receiving spot. This puts Hardy fourth on the depth chart behind Jones, Mohamed Sanu and Calvin Ridley. Hardy should see the field in four wide receiver sets, but the Falcons used those on just 3% of plays […]

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 […]