Rashod Bateman Listed As A "Breakout" Candidate

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman made Pro Football Focus and ESPN's list of second-year breakout candidates. Although Mark Andrews is in line to be the No. 1 receiving option, the sophomore wideout may thrive now that Marquise Brown is in Arizona. When also considering Baltimore has Devin Duvernay, James Proche II, and Tylan Wallace, […]

Ravens Put J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards On PUP List

The Baltimore Ravens placed running backs J.K. Dobbins (knee) and Gus Edwards (knee), left tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle), outside linebacker Tyus Bowser (Achilles), cornerback Marcus Peters (knee) and safety Ar'Darius Washington (foot) on the Physically Unable to Perform list to open training camp. Both Dobbins and Edwards suffered torn ACLs -- Dobbins also had LCL […]

Deeper Running Back Sleepers - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Value Picks

In fantasy sports, there are sleepers. We all know what sleepers are. We all get obsessed over sleepers and we play fantasy on websites called Sleeper and it's just sleeper this and sleeper that. Sleeper sleeper sleeper. The problem is, everyone talks about the same sleepers so much that they stop being sleepers. The sleepers […]

Kyler Murray Deal Shouldn't Impact Lamar Jackson

CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones gets the sense that the deal that quarterback Kyler Murray signed with the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday for five years and $230.5 million doesn't necessarily impact Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's contract-extension talks. Jackson is a former unanimous NFL MVP with two playoff appearances and one playoff win, so he should […]

NFL Coaching Matters: 2022 Atlanta Falcons Offense and Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]

Surprising NFL Draft Winners at Wide Receiver - Fantasy Football Draft Targets

At this point in the offseason, all teams have had their minicamps and many teams are gearing up to begin their training camps ahead of the 2022 NFL season. Every season, early fantasy sleepers are created and destroyed throughout the process of the NFL draft. Now that we have had a couple of months to […]

Ravens Re-Sign David Sharpe

The Baltimore Ravens re-signed offensive tackle David Sharpe to an undisclosed deal on Thursday as they continue to add depth to the position. Sharpe spent much of last season on the team's practice squad, and he played pretty well in limited opportunities in just three games for the Ravens. The 26-year-old was originally a fourth-round […]

Lamar Jackson Reports To Training Camp Early

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson reported to training camp early on Thursday, with the team's first full-squad practice set for next Wednesday. The Ravens and Jackson continue to be in ongoing contract negotiations, and he's next in line for a lucrative long-term deal after the Arizona Cardinals signed Kyler Murray to a five-year extension on […]

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings (Tiers 1-3) - Best Ball Leagues

Some of you have been building rosters in the best-ball format since the initial weeks of the offseason, and participation in this popular format has intensified as we continue our progression toward Week 1. Enthusiasm for these leagues remains enormous for multiple reasons, which includes the ability to complete all forms of roster management immediately upon the conclusion […]

NFL Coaching Matters: 2022 Carolina Panthers Offense and Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Cincinnati Bengals 2022 Outlook

Welcome to our fantasy football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks, a series on RotoBaller where our writers look at three key players on each NFL team. Today, we're talking about the Cincinnati Bengals. The defending AFC champions are returning most of their 2021 offense, and their starters at skill positions are locked in. Their passing targets […]

Devon Williams Placed On Did Not Report List

The Baltimore Ravens placed rookie wide receiver Devon Williams on the Reserve/Did Not Report list on Wednesday. Williams was signed as an undrafted free agent out of Oregon this offseason after he had 35 catches for 557 yards and four touchdowns in 2021 with the Ducks. He's tall at 6-foot-5 and physical enough to potentially […]

NFL Wide Receiver Breakout Candidates for 2022 Fantasy Football Drafts

It was quite the fantasy football season in 2021 for wide receiver breakouts. Fantasy managers were treated to breakout seasons from players like Cooper Kupp, Deebo Samuel, Michael Pittman Jr., Jaylen Waddle, and Marquise Brown, among many others. It's a position that routinely provides fantasy managers with plenty of sleeper and breakout candidates. If you […]

Fantasy Football Rankings for FFPC Leagues - Tight End Premium Scoring

Fantasy football players are always looking for new challenges. Unique scoring formats can provide the nifty twist they may be seeking. That is exactly what you will find in the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC). Tight end premium scoring, where the TEs are awarded 1.5 points per reception, is the distinctive and compelling norm. Other […]

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Philadelphia Eagles 2022 Outlook

Welcome to our fantasy football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks, a series on RotoBaller where our writers look at three key players on each NFL team. Today, we're talking about the Philadelphia Eagles. After watching receiver after receiver go in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, there were people (including myself) who thought the […]

J.K. Dobbins Adamant He'll Be Ready For Week 1

In a response to an earlier report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport that Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) isn't a sure thing to be ready for Week 1 this year, Dobbins responding by writing, "Okay I'm tired of being quiet… come to me for your source @RapSheet because I might not even go […]

J.K. Dobbins Not A Lock To Be Ready For Week 1

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) hasn't had any setbacks, but his injury is a serious one, and he's not a lock to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season. The Ravens also have no incentive to rush him back after they protected themselves with veteran Mike Davis in free agency. Dobbins […]

NFL Running Back Depth Charts Analysis: NFC North and NFC West

Today we're looking at the fantasy football running back depth charts for the NFC North and NFC West. The regular season is right around the corner and each team's depth chart is mostly complete! Before diving into the fantasy season, RotoBaller has you covered with some last-minute running back depth chart recaps for each team, […]

NFL Rookie Running Backs In The Best Fantasy Football Situations - James Cook, Kenneth Walker, Breece Hall, and More

With just a couple of weeks left before the season officially kicks off, the depth chart for each team has become much clearer. This is particularly important when assessing the opportunity each incoming rookie will have on their new team, especially at the running back position. Each year, rookie running backs have a fantasy impact […]

This Year's League-Winning Tight End Is...

Do you want to win your fantasy football league in 2022? Of course, you do! What kind of question is that? If you want to win your league, what do you need to make sure you do? That's right: draft good football players and identify guys who can be had later in drafts who can […]

2022 Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Mock Draft: Picking Early (Slots 1-4)

For every type of fantasy football draft, there are a bevy of viable strategies. Of course, as Mike Tyson said, "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." Thankfully, in a rookie draft for dynasty leagues you don't need to worry as much about roster construction. Unless it's a Superflex league and […]

Why It's Worth Investing In a J.K. Dobbins Breakout

Fantasy football is a game of probability so logically selecting the players with the highest probability, also known as the players who will score the most points, would be the best strategy. The other primary consideration though is the cost or investment required to draft that player, also known as their average draft position (ADP). […]

NFL Running Back Depth Charts Analysis: AFC West and AFC North

Today we're looking at the fantasy football running back depth charts for the AFC West and AFC North. The regular season is right around the corner and each team's depth chart is mostly complete! Before diving into the fantasy season, RotoBaller has you covered with some last-minute running back depth chart recaps for each team, […]

NFL Wide Receiver Depth Charts Analysis - AFC West and AFC North

Today we're looking at the fantasy football wide receiver depth charts for the AFC West and AFC North. The regular season is right around the corner and each team's depth chart is mostly complete! Before diving into the fantasy season, RotoBaller has you covered with some wide receiver depth chart recaps for each team, including […]

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Pittsburgh Steelers 2022 Outlook

Welcome back to fantasy football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks, a series on RotoBaller where our writers look at three key players on each NFL team. Today, we're talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers. First, let’s clear the air. I am a devout Steelers fan. That doesn’t mean I can’t be objective, although I am more hopeful […]

2022 Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Mock Draft: Picking in the Middle (Slots 5-8)

This mock review is a follow-up to part one, which examined strategies when drafting from an early slot in dynasty rookie drafts. In this piece, we'll focus on the middle draft slots. Rather than simply putting out a mock and rationalizing the picks one round at a time, I'll examine each team based on how […]

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Buffalo Bills 2022 Outlook

Welcome to our fantasy football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks, a series on RotoBaller where our writers look at three key players on each NFL team. Today, we're talking about the Buffalo Bills. For the sake of this article, we won't write about Josh Allen, who is the consensus number one overall quarterback in all fantasy […]

Updated 2022 Fantasy Football Half-PPR Rankings (Post-NFL Draft): Austin Ekeler, Mike Evans, Najee Harris, Tee Higgins, Tyreek Hill

Howdy RotoBallers, and welcome to more 2022 draft rankings! In this article you'll find our NFL team's updated 2022 fantasy football half-ppr rankings -- the top 450 players for half-PPR scoring. For anyone who may not be familiar, half-PPR scoring gives an additional 0.5 points for every single reception that a player makes. This of […]

Lamar Jackson Not Thinking About Holding Out

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson appears more open than ever to finally come to terms on a new contract. Both sides have pointed fingers throughout the offseason as to why a deal hasn't been completed. Yet, with training camp approaching, Jackson indicated he's not thinking about holding out, regardless if an agreement has been reached […]

Tyler Allgeier NFL Rookie Profile - Fantasy Football Running Back Outlook

Running Back is one position where rookies can make an almost immediate impact on an NFL team and on fantasy rosters. Here at RotoBaller, our mission is to provide you with as much valuable insight as possible to help prepare you for the upcoming season. Every year several rookie running backs go late in fantasy […]