Mac Jones Not Expected To Play In Friday's Preseason Finale

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones is not expected to play in the team's final preseason game on Friday against the Tennessee Titans. Jones is the Patriots' Week 1 starter so there's no point throwing him out there for the finale and risking an injury. The 24-year-old signal-caller is looking to bounce back from a […]

Targets and Avoids: Second-Contract Running Backs for Fantasy Football Drafts

Second-contract running backs have become some of the scariest players on the roster. It’s no secret that production has historically decreased once their second deal is signed. However, is the drop-off really that scary? Devonta Freeman, Todd Gurley, and David Johnson highlight the busts of this group. Since these big names fell off, there have […]

NFC Fantasy Football Draft Outlooks - Players to Target, Avoid Including James Conner, Darnell Mooney, Aaron Jones, more

The 2023 NFL regular season is almost here. August is arguably the best time of the year for fantasy football players, as there is never more information out there than this month. However, the mountains of information can be overwhelming, especially for fantasy players with dozens of drafts to complete between now and opening night. […]

The Grass Isn't Always Greener: Free Agents Who Will Decrease In Value -- Ezekiel Elliott, Dalvin Cook, Jimmy Garoppolo, more

Free agency is far in the rear-view mirror but after the excitement of seeing new faces land in new places, it's essential to evaluate whether a player's fantasy value will benefit or suffer in their new landing spot. We've seen plenty of free agents go on to have more success in new spots, but there […]

You're In Good Hands: Top 10 Wide Receiver Corps In The NFL

Plenty of research has been conducted into which NFL positions are the most valuable and which ones are expendable. This is why teams prioritize quarterbacks and edge-rushers over punters and fullbacks, and it also explains why running backs have been a major topic of discussion this off-season. One position that absolutely should not be ignored? […]

Tyquan Thornton Misses Practice Wednesday

New England Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton missed training camp practice on Wednesday with an undisclosed issue. It's unknown what Thornton is dealing with or how serious it is, but it's a pretty good bet he won't suit up for Friday's preseason finale against the Tennessee Titans. The 23-year-old second-rounder last year continues to compete […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Tight Ends - Updates for George Kittle, T.J. Hockenson, Mike Gesicki, Chigoziem Okonwko

The tight end position is top-heavy in fantasy football, and this week's injury headlines feature two of the best fantasy options at the position. The NFL's regular season will be here before we know it, so it's time to lock into following the latest injury updates. Our fantasy football injury reports for tight ends as […]

Running Back Rankings #1-15 for Fantasy Football Drafts - Breece Hall, Josh Jacobs, Jonathan Taylor, more

Running backs have been the biggest storyline this offseason, especially with the contract issues of Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs. It seems the days of RBs receiving big-money, long-term NFL deals are over, which has surprisingly been reflected in the fantasy world as well. Between 2016 and 2018, David Johnson and Todd Gurley II (twice) […]

Ezekiel Elliott Getting Reps In Pats' Passing Game

New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott is seeing work in the team's passing attack behind Rhamondre Stevenson, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss. Reiss reported that Elliott has seen a "notable uptick" in pass-catching work out of the backfield of late. Stevenson caught 69 passes for the Pats in 2022, leading to a good deal […]

Mike Gesicki, Pierre Strong Jr., Ty Montgomery Return To Practice

New England Patriots tight end Mike Gesicki (shoulder), running back Pierre Strong Jr. (concussion), and wide receiver Ty Montgomery (knee) all returned to practice on Tuesday. The trio of skill players have all been out for varying periods of time, so it's a positive sign to see them all back to action a few weeks […]

NFL Betting Picks - 2023 NFL Awards To Attack In Betting Markets

With the 2023 NFL season just about three weeks away from kicking off, it is time to start placing your award bets if you have not done so already. For each award in this article, I will be explaining who I think is most likely to win the award, an honorable mention, as well as […]

Jakobi Meyers (WR, LV): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~118 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~149 ANALYSIS:  Jakobi Meyers, 26, had a career year with New England in 2022. He caught 67 passes for 804 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 13 PPR points per week. He missed two games with a knee injury early in the year and missed Week 14 with […]

Running Back Rankings #16-30 for Fantasy Football Drafts - Dalvin Cook, Rachaad White, J.K. Dobbins, Kenneth Walker, more

Who would you start, bench, and cut out of this list: Rachaad White, Dameon Pierce, and Javonte Williams? There are so many factors around all of those backs, that for me, that's a really tough question. Obviously, you will see my response in this article, but feel free to reach out on Twitter with your […]

RotoBaller Staff PPR Mock Draft Review - Each Team's Best Picks, Strengths and Weaknesses

Draft season is officially upon us. If you haven't yet drafted, a mock draft is one of the most informative and enjoyable ways to familiarize yourself with player rankings and average draft positions.  Some of the RotoBaller staff got together to complete another mock draft and see which players are rising, and which are falling. […]

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Pittsburgh Steelers 2023 Outlook

The Pittsburgh Steelers are a lot like a boy band crafting their breakout hit. The young, talented group is growing together and working its way toward stardom. Quarterback Kenny Pickett is entering his second season. So far this preseason, he is showing a drastic improvement from his rookie campaign. Both running backs, Najee Harris and […]

Kayshon Boutte Hauls In 42-Yard TD Reception

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte caught both his targets for 49 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 21-17 preseason win over the Green Bay Packers. Bailey Zappe connected with Boutte for a 42-yard touchdown strike with a minute left before the first half. The 21-year-old made the most of his opportunity on Saturday, […]

Mac Jones Starts In Preseason Win Over Green Bay

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones completed 6-of-9 pass attempts for 52 yards while rushing for four yards on one attempt in Saturday's 21-17 preseason win over the Green Bay Packers. Jones started on Saturday and led New England's offense on their first opening drive, with running back Rhamondre Stevenson finishing it off with a […]

Juju Smith-Schuster Catches One Pass In Patriots Debut

New England Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster made his preseason debut with his new team and caught one pass for one yard in Saturday's 21-17 win over the Green Bay Packers. The 26-year-old dealt with a minor knee injury this offseason, but it hasn't hindered him throughout training camp. After a productive campaign in Kansas […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Finds The End Zone In Win Over Packers

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson rushed four times for 27 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 21-17 preseason win over the Green Bay Packers. The 25-year-old had a strong preseason debut, busting out a 23-yard gain and punching it in from the one-yard line in Saturday's preseason victory. New England signed free agent […]

Quarterback Best Ball Sleepers for Fantasy Football Drafts

The 2022 fantasy season was a difficult one for several highly-drafted quarterbacks. Kyler Murray, Lamar Jackson, and Dak Prescott all missed significant portions of the year while others like Justin Fields and Tua Tagovailoa battled injuries down the stretch during the fantasy playoffs. What's become clear is the larger divide between the elite quarterbacks and […]

Running Back Rankings #31-50 for Fantasy Football Drafts - Zach Charbonnet, Kendre Miller, Jaylen Warren, more

Who would you start, bench, and cut from this list: James Cook, Khalil Herbert, and Zach Charbonnet? It's gross, but these are the decisions that will need to be made on draft day. Obviously, you will see my response in this article, but feel free to reach out on Twitter with your response. We have […]

Malik Cunningham Could Be Dual-Threat Option

New England Patriots quarterback Malik Cunningham has been doing a little bit of everything during training camp. It appears the organization is hopeful that Cunningham can be a Taysom Hill type of player in this offense. The 24-year-old saw double digit snaps at both quarterback and wide receiver during their first preseason game. This unique […]

Why You Must Draft a Top-Seven Tight End in Fantasy Football

I am not someone who enjoys telling people what to do. Except when it comes to fantasy football. When it comes to fantasy, I have no problem telling what I think they should do! For instance, I think drafters should take a receiver in round one. Because of ADP, I say you must take a running […]

Ezekiel Elliott Getting Touches In Team Drills

New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott's second practice with his new team came on Thursday, and he's already getting touches in teams drills during joint practices with the Green Bay Packers. He took hand-offs and ran routes in 11-on-11 work -- even scoring a rushing touchdown. The 28-year-old is a seasoned veteran and will […]

Is Damien Harris Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Former New England Patriots running back Damien Harris signed a one-year, $1.77 million deal with the Buffalo Bills this offseason. He was projected to be the Bills RB3 behind James Cook and Nyheim Hines, but an injury to the latter will now make Harris their RB2. Last season, the 26-year-old running back had 106 carries […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Tight Ends - Updates for T.J. Hockenson, Mike Gesicki, Zach Ertz, Logan Thomas

The 2023 NFL season is quickly approaching, meaning it's the time of year to begin following the biggest injury headlines. There are a handful of key tight ends dealing with or coming back from injuries this week. We have the latest updates. Our fantasy football injury reports for tight ends as of Wednesday, August 16 […]

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Cleveland Browns 2023 Outlook

The Cleveland Browns have a highly-rated offensive line, one of the toughest-to-tackle running backs, and a decent wide receiver room. If their quarterback can play half-decent, they should have a good season. The Browns made some additions to their wide receiver room, trading for Elijah Moore and drafting Cedric Tillman. Still, their WR corps was only […]

Is Mike Gesicki Injured Or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

New England Patriots tight end Mike Gesicki was the 42nd overall pick by the Miami Dolphins in the 2018 NFL Draft. Gesicki had a productive college career, totaling 129 receptions for 1,481 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns in four years at Penn State. Unfortunately, he had a limited rookie year, totaling 22 receptions on 32 […]

Kendrick Bourne Finding His Stride In Camp

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne has stacked a couple of strong training camp practices this week, and the veteran wideout appears to be finding his stride in offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien's scheme. Things might be slowing down for quarterback Mac Jones as well, as his recognition of blitzes seems to be more clear […]

Fantasy Football Sleepers for Dynasty Leagues - Top QB, RB, WR, TE Trade Targets

The 2022 season is far in the rear-view mirror and the 2023 fantasy football season is set to begin soon. However, those who play dynasty fantasy football know the season never ends. Identifying potential trade targets as buy-low or "buy before the breakout" options is key to staying competitive every season. Whether a player suffered […]