JuJu Smith-Schuster Still Bothered By Physical Ailments

New England Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) had to be managed for the entirety of the second half of last season with the Kansas City Chiefs due to physical ailments. The fact that he's still dealing with injuries this June is concerning, especially when you consider his injury history. Smith-Schuster spoke on how challenging […]

Is Juju Smith-Schuster Injured Or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster signed a three-year, $33 million contract with the New England Patriots this offseason. Smith-Schuster will now play for his third team in three years after signing a one-year contract with Kansas City last offseason. The former Pro Bowl wideout put together a solid 2022 campaign in his […]

2023 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidate: Isiah Pacheco

We have advanced rapidly through the offseason while moving beyond free agency, the NFL Draft, and OTAs. The arrival of June has signaled an acceleration of interest in strategizing upcoming drafts or building rosters in redraft leagues while many of you are also reshaping your dynasty rosters following this year’s avalanche of rookie drafts. Your […]

Who Is The Patriots RB2 After James Robinson Was Released? Fantasy Football Outlook

The New England Patriots made some changes to their backfield this offseason. They lost Damien Harris in free agency. However, the team replaced the former Alabama star with James Robinson. After starting his career as an undrafted free agent with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Robinson got traded to the New York Jets last year. Unfortunately, the […]

Kevin Harris, Pierre Strong Jr. Draw Praise From Bill Belichick

New England Patriots running backs Kevin Harris and Pierre Strong Jr. are entering their second seasons in the NFL after slim usage as rookies, and have impressed head coach Bill Belichick this offseason. "(Strong and Harris) have done a good job this offseason," Belichick said. "They've both come along well." Strong rushed 10 times for […]

Mac Jones Out-Dueling Bailey Zappe At Minicamp

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones was feeling it on the first day of mandatory minicamp on Monday and was extremely accurate to start practice, hitting 25 straight passes. Jones went 10-for-12 in 11-on-11 drills on Monday. He also went a perfect 21-for-21 in 7-on-7 drills, and he spread the ball around to 10 different […]

Patriots Talking To DeAndre Hopkins

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick confirmed on Monday that the Patriots are talking with free-agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and that a visit is possible, but he didn't offer any information about the time frame. "We talked to him. Working through it. I'm not sure," the eight-time Super Bowl winner said. Reports had […]

Patriots Waive James Robinson

The New England Patriots waived running back James Robinson on Monday. Robinson won't even make it to training camp with New England after signing a two-year deal in the offseason. The 24-year-old former undrafted free agent made a name for himself immediately in his rookie year with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2020 with 1,070 rushing […]

Lawrence Guy Holding Out Of Patriots Minicamp

New England Patriots defensive tackle Lawrence Guy was not present for Monday's start to minicamp, and his absence is related to his contract negotiations. Guy is set to enter his seventh year with the team after stops in Green Bay, Indianapolis, San Diego, and Baltimore. The 33-year-old was named to the Patriots All-2010's team and […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Unlikely To Practice Monday

New England Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (undisclosed) remains unlikely to participate in practice at mandatory minicamp on Monday due to an undisclosed injury, according to sources. Smith-Schuster injured his knee in the AFC Championship game with the Kansas City Chiefs last season, so it's likely that the Patriots are holding him out for precautionary […]

Kendrick Bourne Could Be Expendable

If the New England Patriots end up signing free-agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, one line of thinking is that it could mean another receiver will be let go, with Kendrick Bourne an oft-mentioned possibility. However, the team is being cautious with JuJu Smith-Schuster after a knee injury knocked him out of the AFC Championship game […]

Patriots Could Target One-Year Deal For DeAndre Hopkins

ESPN's Mike Reiss thinks a one-year, $10 million contract that would be worth up to $12-13 million might be more reasonable for the New England Patriots to offer free-agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. But if joining a contender is of greater importance to Hopkins, it would change the dynamic and give top-tier teams with less […]

Are You In or Out? Travis Etienne 2023 Fantasy Football Outlook

Travis Etienne is one of the more polarizing fantasy football players right now. Some believe Etienne is an elite player on the verge of a massive third season. Others are outright avoiding him. What gives? On Underdog, he is currently being drafted as the RB12 with an ADP of 37.0, forcing fantasy managers to use […]

Will The Patriots Use Tight End Mike Gesicki As A Wide Receiver In 2023? Fantasy Football Outlook

If the New England Patriots want to compete in the highly competitive AFC East this upcoming season, they are going to have to get better on the offensive side of the football. Head coach Bill Belichick has addressed this by adding some key pieces this offseason, one of which was free agent tight end, Mike […]

Under the Radar RB Signings: Fantasy Football Risers or Fallers?

NFL free agency has mostly ended, although new players will continue to trickle onto new teams as the summer rolls along. The running back position witnessed several big names on the move this offseason. Miles Sanders, David Montgomery, Jamaal Williams, and Rashaad Penny all found new homes. However, these players have already received significant attention […]

DeAndre Hopkins To Visit With Patriots

Former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is set to visit with the New England Patriots next week, according to sources. Hopkins also has a visit scheduled with the Tennessee Titans, so his free-agent market is heating up. The Cleveland Browns are another team that is rumored to be courting Hopkins. The Patriots could add […]

Will Jimmy Garoppolo's contract with the Raiders be voided? Which quarterback could replace him?

A foot injury jeopardizes Jimmy Garoppolo’s stint with the Las Vegas Raiders. If things don’t go well, he might not get anything from the three-year, $72.75 million contract he agreed to. No wonder what should have been his introductory press conference was canceled. Garoppolo underwent surgery after signing that contract. However, deals only become official […]

RotoBaller Staff Early PPR Mock Draft Review

With the NFL draft behind us, and training camp rapidly approaching, it's a great time to put your rankings, player takes, and outlooks to the test. A mock draft is one of the most informative and enjoyable ways to familiarize yourself with the current landscape.  With this in mind, the RotoBaller staff decided to complete […]

2023 Fantasy Football WRs 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. Deep-ball specialists like Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Christian Watson have greater value in standard […]

Running Back Stat Busts and Sleepers- Elusiveness

We recently featured an article on running back busts and sleepers based on missed forced tackles. Building from that data, we're taking it up a notch, focusing on elusiveness, which goes beyond missed forced tackles to offer an in-depth assessment of talent and performance. Elusiveness is a strong indicator of running back success, frequently correlating […]

Wide Receiver ADP Risers and Fallers for Fantasy Football - NFL Free Agency Check

We've reached a key benchmark in the NFL offseason. The peak of free agency is long gone, the NFL Draft has concluded, and players are starting to hit the field in preparation for the 2023 season. Many players from rookies to veterans find themselves adapting to new teams, situations, and schemes as the summer approaches. […]

2023 Fantasy Football Preseason Watch List: Potential Risers

We are getting ready for our annual regimen of fantasy football summer exercises.  The drills are to follow the observations from training camps and preseason actions, keep a regular watch on nuggets from beat reporters and fantasy analysts, and adjust our player outlooks, personal rankings, and cheat sheets accordingly. From now through August, you will […]

2023 NFL Draft Grades: Analysis and Draft Results For All 32 Teams

As we exit the weekend, there's been time to slowly start putting the 2023 NFL Draft into perspective. This year's edition of the draft was one marked by a diverse class of prospects. Uncertainty surrounding many players in this year's rookie crop led to some surprising picks and exciting trades. With all seven rounds now […]

Will The Browns Sign DeAndre Hopkins? Is Hopkins A Good Fit For The Browns?

The Arizona Cardinals released star receiver DeAndre Hopkins on May 26th, 2023. Despite serving a six-game suspension for PEDs along with two more games missed due to injury, Hopkins finished the 2022 season with 64 receptions for 717 yards and three touchdowns. Hopkins has battled injuries over the past two seasons but still looks like […]

Is Justyn Ross injured or healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justyn Ross was signed as an undrafted free agent after the 2022 NFL Draft. He didn't play a single game for the Chiefs last season as he had foot surgery before the start of the season. The surgery was done in consultation with the franchise, as the AFC West team […]

Mike Gesicki Working With Wide Receivers At OTAs

New England Patriots tight end Mike Gesicki has been utilized more as a wide receiver than a tight end throughout his career, and like many have speculated, the team is getting him work with the wideouts during organized team activities. According to ESPN's Mike Reiss, Gesecki was seen running drills with the Patriots' wide receivers […]

Will the Chiefs or Bills Sign DeAndre Hopkins? Which Team Would Be a Better Fit?

It’s a massive surprise that the Arizona Cardinals released DeAndre Hopkins without getting anything in return. Other NFL teams, especially legitimate contenders, would like to have the five-time All-Pro wide receiver. Instead, they’ve allowed Hopkins to walk away and move on. Because of the release's timing, the Cardinals are also absorbing a $22 million dead […]

Mac Jones Says Offensive Process Has Been Normal

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones seems pleased with the team's offensive process this offseason under new offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien after the offense was a disaster in his second NFL season in 2022. "It's been really good. It's been normal," Jones said. "I think everything he's done so far has been really good." Jones […]

Rashee Rice NFL Rookie Profile - Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Outlook

Southern Methodist University wide receiver Rashee Rice was considered a quality prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft. He played well in his early seasons in college, but he put together a splendid senior year in 2022 that boosted his draft stock. His production and athleticism are both promising indicators of future success. However, plenty of […]

Tyquan Thornton Heavily Involved In Patriots OTAs

New England Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton is reportedly a significant piece of the offense in the early part of OTAs, which could mean he'll see an expanded role in 2023. The 2022 second-round pick missed the first four weeks of last season with a collarbone injury and never quite became a consistent member of […]