Patriots Likely To Re-Sign Devin McCourty, Matthew Slater

The New England Patriots are likely to re-sign free safety Devin McCourty and wide receiver Matthew Slater. Slater will have a minimal salary cap charge, while McCourty still figures to command a significant contract. While both players are nearing the end of their respective careers, McCourty and Slater are two of the greatest leaders and […]

Malik Willis - NFL Draft Rookie Profile

The 2022 NFL Draft Prospect Profile series features prominent 2022 NFL Draft prospects with film analysis and scouting insights. I have experience working in college football and have been studying the NFL Draft for over 15 years. My analysis is based on film study and analytics. In 2021, I profiled nine of the top skill […]

N'Keal Harry A Trade Candidate

New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry is a potential trade candidate before next month's draft, according to a source. Teams have been showing interest in the 2019 first-rounder. Harry has been a massive disappointment for the Patriots in three seasons. The 24-year-old had just 12 catches on 22 targets for 184 yards in 12 […]

Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings - Best Ball Leagues

We have progressed beyond the most dormant weeks of this offseason, and the impending player movement that will transpire during free agency will fuel encouraging rises and concerning falls in the stock of various players. The highly-anticipated NFL Draft is also approaching, which will create another notable shift in the fantasy landscape as each selection […]

Patriots Looking Into Allen Robinson II, Other Veteran Receivers

The New England Patriots are currently doing "excessive" work on various veteran free-agent receivers, according to a source of NFL Network's Mike Giardi. One of the names who Giardi specifically mentioned as a target for the team was Allen Robinson II. The former Penn State star had a disappointing year in 2021 as the Chicago […]

J.C. Jackson To Have Plenty Of Interest

New England Patriots impending free-agent cornerback J.C. Jackson, who didn't receive the franchise tag on Tuesday, will set the market in a big way this offseason. The Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Chargers, San Francisco 49ers and Miami Dolphins will all have legitimate interest in the 26-year-old All-Pro, according to sources. Other teams will likely jump […]

James White Progressing In Recovery

New England Patriots running back James White (hip) is "doing great" after his 2021 season was cut short due to a hip subluxation that required surgery. The 30-year-old is set to be a free agent and plans to play another season, whether New England or somewhere else. He finished last season with 10 carries for […]

Kenny Pickett - NFL Draft Rookie Profile

The 2022 NFL Draft Prospect Profile series features prominent 2022 NFL Draft prospects with film analysis and scouting insights. I have experience working in college football and have been studying the NFL Draft for over 15 years. My analysis is based on film study and analytics. In 2021, I profiled nine of the top skill […]

Patriots Release Kyle Van Noy

The New England Patriots released linebacker Kyle Van Noy on Monday, according to a source. The move creates just under $5 million in salary cap space for the 2022 season. Van Noy immediately becomes a free agent and can sign with another team right away. He played for New England from 2016-19 before joining the […]

Patriots Reportedly Inquire About Robby Anderson

The New England Patriots have inquired about Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson. According to Joe, Person of The Athletic, the conversation was exploratory and nothing imminent at this point. In his second season in Carolina, Anderson was below-average, managing just 53 catches on 110 targets for 519 yards and five scores over 17 games. […]

J.C. Jackson Seeks Significant Payday In Next Contract

New England Patriots impending free-agent cornerback J.C. Jackson is looking to become one of the league's premier cornerbacks when it comes to gauging his next contract. For context, Los Angeles Rams cornerback Ramsey inked a five-year, $100 million deal with L.A., which included a $25 million signing bonus and eventually $71 million guaranteed, a steep […]

WR/TE Stat Analysis: Catch Rate and Drawn Pass Interference

When it comes to drafting stud wide receivers and tight ends, we all pursue the same stats: receptions, yards, and touchdowns. It makes sense. Those three stats are the ones that ultimately yield actual, tangible fantasy points in every fantasy league, no matter the format. The savviest fantasy GMs often focus on targets, as without […]

J.C. Jackson Likely To Hit The Open Market

New England Patriots impending free-agent cornerback J.C. Jackson is expected to hit the free-agent market, rather than receive the franchise tag. One of the best playmaking defensive backs in the NFL will surely generate significant interest on the open market. The 26-year-old is coming off a Pro Bowl season in 2021 in which he generated […]

Devin McCourty Likely Playing In 2022

New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty was considering retirement after the 2021 season. The 34-year-old impending free agent mentioned this week that he is training with the intent of playing in 2022. The assumption is that the Patriots would love to have the two-time Pro Bowl safety back next season. In 2021, McCourty finished with […]

FFPC 'Never-Too-Early' Best Ball Tournament

The FFPC 'Never-Too-Early' Best Ball Tournament is here! It may seem as if March is too far removed from the regular season to be a meaningful time to draft, but that's not the case. In fact, this is the perfect chance to use your wealth of fantasy knowledge (and the information provided below) to take […]

Early 2022 Wide Receiver Sleepers - Fantasy Football Draft Values

The life of fantasy football can come at you hard and quick. It’s amazing how the landscape can change over a short period of time, specifically as it relates to individual players. One doesn’t need to look any further than Gabriel Davis of the Buffalo Bills and what his huge playoff performance has done to […]

Mac Jones Looking To Improve This Offseason

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones said that he plans to stay in New England this offseason in order to work on ways to improve heading into his sophomore season. "Just figuring out ways to be a better quarterback and then do whatever we can to put more points up on the board so we […]

Dynasty Sleepers Heading Into 2022 for Fantasy Football

The time before free agency and the NFL Draft can be really fun for dynasty managers. It's a chance to take a bet on a cheap, upside player and then cross your fingers, hoping for free agency and the draft to work exactly your way so that those players end up in good roles going […]

J.C. Jackson Hasn't Discussed Extension With Patriots

New England Patriots impending free-agent cornerback J.C. Jackson said that the team hasn't been in touch with him about a new contract since the end of the 2021 season. "I guess they feel like they don't need me," Jackson said. "I guess I can't be that important to them. I know I am, but they're […]

Patriots Can't Afford To Lose J.C. Jackson

New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson leads the league with 25 interceptions since 2018, and he also led the NFL with 23 passes defensed in 2021. He wasn't great in the wild-card playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills, but Jackson will have a big market if he reaches free agency next month. The Patriots would […]

Biggest Running Back Busts of 2021 - Fantasy Football Year In Review

Though the epic 2021 NFL season is now behind us, it doesn’t hurt to reflect on what happened this past campaign from a fantasy perspective. As usual, guys appeared out of nowhere to be fantasy studs and have elevated themselves heading into 2022 drafts. On the other end, some preseason darlings laid a dud and […]

Jakobi Meyers Could Get Second-Round Tender

New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers is expected to remain with the organization in 2022. In fact, the Patriots are likely to use a second-round tender on Meyers, assuming the two sides don't agree on a deal. That tender would be worth $3.9 million, which seems like a good deal for New England. Last […]

Biggest Tight End Surprises of 2021 - Fantasy Football Year In Review

The tight end position is only enjoyed by true degenerates of fantasy football. It’s a wasteland of epic portions. A position filled with landmines where the biggest winner is just the player who managed to lose the least. Outside of our big five, which unfortunately seems to be dwindling, you could make a solid case […]

The King's Updated Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings and Analysis

As the 2021 NFL season approaches its official conclusion with the Super Bowl, dedicated fantasy football players are closely examining their dynasty league rosters. Trade offers have already started to fly in many leagues, but a patient approach can pay off well. We still need to see a lot of what shakes out in free […]

Biggest Quarterback Surprises of 2021 - Fantasy Football Year In Review

Every year, fantasy managers are treated to surprise performances by certain players. Sometimes those are good surprises and sometimes those are not so good, but they happen every single year regardless. In recent seasons, the quarterback position from a fantasy perspective has changed. Fantasy managers are chasing upside and that often comes from being able […]

Biggest Wide Receiver Surprises of 2021 - Fantasy Football Year In Review

Anyone who assembled a roster during the 2021 season experienced a unique journey that required enormous flexibility. This included the ability to navigate the unwanted absence of players that you were depending on due to injuries, COVID protocol, and other unplanned developments. Many of you have now transitioned from the emotions surrounding your final results […]

Biggest Tight End Busts of 2021 - Fantasy Football Year In Review

The 2021 season was not kind to some of fantasy football’s top tight ends as not every highly-drafted TE put up the numbers Baltimore’s Mark Andrews did this season. Minnesota’s Irv Smith Jr., Green Bay’s Robert Tonyan, and Washington’s Logan Thomas all had their seasons ruined due to major injuries, and all three had the […]

Way Too Early 2022 Mock Draft for Fantasy Football - Rounds 5-12 Breakdown

As the playoffs roll on to determine the 2021 NFL champion, we're not waiting to look ahead to the next fantasy football season. We gathered 12 RotoBaller analysts to conduct a very early 2021 mock draft over 12 rounds. The format was full PPR and roster construction as follows: 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, […]

Top Rebound Candidates for 2022 Fantasy Football

Not every player had a great season in 2021. For every breakout like Dalton Schultz finishing as the overall TE3, there was a player who disappointed, like Tyler Higbee playing 15 games and only finishing as the TE14, or Cole Kmet playing 17 games and being the TE20. For some players who struggled, 2021 is […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends Risers And Fallers: 2021 Season Review

Congratulations to all managers whose tireless dedication toward winning league titles resulted in the fulfillment of your championship aspirations. You successfully navigated continual challenges that extended far beyond the normal obstacles that emerged during the season.  For those of you who were unsuccessful in achieving the ultimate goal of capturing your leagues, your efforts should […]