2023 Fantasy Football RBs To Prioritize In PPR, But Fade In Standard Leagues

Some people play in standard (non-PPR) fantasy football leagues, some play in half-PPR leagues, and some play in full-PPR leagues. Each type has its advantages and disadvantages, but what's more important is identifying the players who best fit each type of league. Some running backs are rarely targeted. Take J.K. Dobbins, Isiah Pacheco, and Rashaad […]

Ja'Whaun Bentley Continues To Improve

New England Patriots linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley, who recently signed a two-year contract extension that includes $9 million guaranteed, ranks second among 89 linebackers with a 39.5 percent run-stop win rate since 2018, according to ESPN analytics. His production in coverage, which was viewed as a weakness when he entered the NFL, has steadily evolved. According […]

Rhamondre Stevenson The Clear-Cut Lead Back

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson is the team's clear-cut lead back heading into training camp later this month. If the Patriots don't add another back after parting ways with James Robinson, Ty Montgomery would likely slot in as the third-down back with solid instincts and versatility to become a safety blanket in the […]

Fantasy Football Outlook: Where to Draft Kyler Murray In Fantasy Football

Heading into 2023, there are not many NFL players who have a wider range of outcomes than Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, who tore his ACL in Week 14 last season. Murray could play early in 2023 and look like his old self. He could play and look like a worse version of the Murray we're […]

Will Richie James Have A Role In The Chiefs Offense? Is James Worth Drafting In 2023?

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Richie James signed a one-year, $1.32 million deal with the franchise in the ongoing offseason. James, a seventh-round pick from the 2018 NFL Draft, started his career with the San Francisco 49ers, but after three seasons he joined the New York Giants. After just one season with the Giants, he […]

Will The Patriots Sign DeAndre Hopkins? Is Hopkins A Good Fit For The Patriots? Fantasy Football Outlook

Free agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has been linked with multiple teams after being released by the Arizona Cardinals in May. One of the teams that is heavily interested in Hopkins is the New England Patriots. The 31-year-old wide receiver has made visits to the Tennessee Titans and the Patriots so far, and according to […]

Will The Patriots Sign Dalvin Cook? Is Cook A Good Fit For The Patriots? Fantasy Football Outlook

Veteran running back Dalvin Cook was the 41st overall pick by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2017 NFL Draft. Cook had a terrific college career, totaling 687 rushing attempts for 4,464 yards and 46 touchdowns in three years at Florida State. Furthermore, he had 79 receptions for 935 receiving yards and two touchdowns in college. […]

2023 Fantasy Football Burning Questions: Running Backs

Running backs no longer purely dominate the first round of fantasy football drafts. The Zero RB theory has gained increased popularity among players in recent seasons. Stock up on more durable and dependable skill-position players, say the backers of that approach. Yet, there are also still many fans of the Zero WR strategy, and others […]

Fantasy Football Draft Targets And Avoids- AFC East Breakdowns For Gabriel Davis, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Garrett Wilson, more

This is the third entry in this new series that looks at fantasy players you should be targeting and avoiding from each team. This series is divided into the eight different divisions across the NFL. For this particular article, players from the AFC East will be evaluated using their Yahoo! half-PPR ADPs. As is the […]

Dalvin Cook Drawing Interest From New England?

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Patriots are reportedly interested in signing free agent running back Dalvin Cook. Although the Dolphins and Jets are still the favorites to acquire the multi-time Pro-Bowler, Fowler acknowledged New England is "at least intrigued." The Pats have a need at the position, primarily since Rhamondre Stevenson is the club's […]

Is Pierre Strong Jr. Or Kevin Harris The Patriots RB2 Behind Rhamondre Stevenson? Fantasy Football Outlook

Valued and talented running backs in the NFL can provide significant upside to an organization's ultimate goal of winning, and also to fantasy managers looking to capture a championship. New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has always been known as someone who likes to spread out the ball, which usually translates to a more […]

Scott Fish Bowl 13 Draft Strategy Guide

As the clock ticks down to the much-anticipated Scott Fish Bowl 13, fans, celebrities, and even some well-known faces from across the fantasy football realm are dotting their i's and crossing their t's on their final draft strategies. Amid the excitement, it's crucial to recall the core reason behind everyone's participation: it's about helping charities […]

Patriots Still In The Mix For DeAndre Hopkins

New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker's new contract extension shouldn't limit or enhance the team's pursuit of free-agent wideout DeAndre Hopkins, who visited the Patriots on June 15. Parker's extension is unrelated to anything with Hopkins and instead is specific to crafting a deal for Parker that will reward him if he's on the […]

DeVante Parker's Extension Carries Low Base Value

When the specifics of New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker's new three-year extension worth up to $33 million are ultimately revealed, the expectation from sources familiar with the general framework of the contract is that the base value of the deal is considerably lower. There isn't a high total of guaranteed money, and more […]

Is Tyquan Thornton Healthy Or Injured? Fantasy Football Injury Update

The New England Patriots have question marks at multiple positions on their roster heading into 2023, most notably at wide receiver. One player whose status is very much up in the air is someone who is a part of that receiver group, and his name is Tyquan Thornton. He is young, talented, and fast, but […]

Wide Receivers Breakouts for Fantasy Football - Sophomore WR Candidates

Rookie receivers have been all the rage for the past few years. However, the vast majority of players often need a year to transition to the NFL before they really start producing on a consistent basis. Rookie stars such as Justin Jefferson, Ja'Marr Chase, and Jaylen Waddle are unicorns. It’s not abnormal for a poor […]

2023 Free Agent Moves And Trades That Will Increase Fantasy Football Value

It has been an exciting offseason for NFL free agent moves. There have been controversies over the franchise tag, record-setting contracts, trades, and big names changing teams. Which free agent moves have put players in better situations for 2023? Free agent signings will be the main focus of this article, but there are a couple […]

2023 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidate: Brandon Aiyuk

We have advanced rapidly through the offseason while moving beyond free agency, the NFL Draft, OTAs, and mandatory mini-camps. The arrival of July signals an imminent launch of training camps, which will intensify interest in strategizing upcoming drafts and building rosters in redraft leagues, This will also supply an additional incentive for many of you […]

DeVante Parker Signs Three-Year Extension With The Patriots, Should I Draft Parker For Fantasy Football?

NFL training camp is on the horizon, which means fantasy drafting isn’t far away. Finding value deep in drafts to build out fantasy rosters is important to winning. One place where value can be found for the 2023 season comes from the Patriots’ passing attack. The New England Patriots’ passing offense struggled in 2022. Mac […]

Stock Up, Stock Down: Fantasy Football Outlooks For Every NFL Quarterback

As we head into the 2023 NFL season, there are many questions about which quarterbacks will make a big jump, who is on the hot seat, and how old quarterbacks will look in new homes. The pressure is on Justin Fields and Lamar Jackson to show they can win games with their arms. Time is […]

NFL Free Agent Fallers for Fantasy Football - Old Faces, New Places

Free agency can be one of the most exciting times in the NFL. Whether your favorite team is spending big money to be competitive or accumulating draft picks in preparation for a rebuild, every roster move deserves attention and is one puzzle piece in a greater organizational strategy. With that said, NFL general managers and […]

Best Fantasy Football Dynasty Player For Each AFC Team

There is no secret to building an elite dynasty team in fantasy football. Sometimes you need a lucky break or two. However, identifying the top player on every NFL team is critical. Similarly, fantasy managers must know which players to trade away before their fantasy value tanks. Superflex leagues have become extremely popular over the […]

Patriots Sign Ja'Whaun Bentley To Two-Year Extension

The New England Patriots agreed to a two-year, $18.75 maximum extension on Thursday with linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley, according to sources. The deal includes $9 million fully guaranteed. Bentley earned the extension by recording a team-high 125 tackles (62 solo), career-high three sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery in 17 games for the Patriots in […]

Early Fantasy Football Rankings for FFPC Leagues - Tight End Premium Scoring (2023)

When you join high-stakes fantasy football leagues, the competition is always intense. Those who participate in the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) seasonal leagues also have the added challenge of an additional scoring twist: Tight End Premium Scoring. In FFPC leagues, tight ends are awarded 1.5 points per reception. Such a unique scoring format demands […]

RotoBaller Staff Best Ball Mock Draft - Fantasy Football Draft Review

The 2023 NFL season will be here before we know it, meaning it's time to grind out mock drafts and prepare for the upcoming fantasy football season. There are now countless scoring systems and league setups, but best ball fantasy football leagues have become one of the most popular formats in the fantasy football world. […]

Ranking The Best NFL Rookie QB Seasons Since 2000

The quarterback spot in the NFL is arguably the toughest position in all of sports, meaning first-year players often struggle mightily. Even some of the greatest players at the position were downright putrid or failed to see the field as rookies. Players like Peyton Manning and Matthew Stafford turned the ball over in bunches in […]

Tight End Fallers For Fantasy Football - ADP Analysis Before Training Camps

Ah, our old friend, ADP. Average Draft Position indicates the mean position in which a player is drafted across multiple fantasy football drafts. It can be considered the price you must pay to draft and secure a player for your team. A high ADP (that is actually a low-numbered ADP) means that a player is […]

Patriots, DeVante Parker Agree To Three-Year Extension

The New England Patriots and wide receiver DeVante Parker agreed to a three-year contract extension worth up to $33 million on Wednesday, according to sources. The deal also includes $14 million in guarantees and per-game roster bonuses. Parker was considered a potential salary cap casualty this offseason, but instead the Pats will keep him around […]

Is Mac Jones Worth Drafting as your QB2 in Superflex Leagues? Fantasy Football Outlook

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones was a disappointing "real life" and fantasy quarterback in 2022, especially since he posted a solid season in his 2021 rookie campaign. Needless to say, his fantasy ceiling is limited by a lack of rushing upside, but he could become a value in two-QB or superflex leagues as a […]

NFL Free Agent Risers for Fantasy Football - Old Faces, New Places

Free agency can be one of the most exciting times in the NFL. Whether your favorite team is spending big money to be competitive or accumulating draft picks in preparation for a rebuild, every roster move deserves attention and is just one puzzle piece in a greater organizational strategy. NFL general managers obviously don't make […]