Top 400 - Early Fantasy Football Dynasty League Rankings

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our staff's early 2021 fantasy football dynasty rankings (top 400) for longer-term formats. These rankings are being released with the NFL free agency period still taking place, and also before the 2021 NFL Draft. Things will change, and adjustments will be made all offseason long, so check back regularly for updates. […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft for 7 Rounds - Version 15.0

Major trades have occurred since our last version with San Francisco, Miami and Philadelphia all making major deals and moving around in the first round. **I am updating the mock draft very frequently as I have in years past. There are 50-60 factors I look at in determining updates. Everything from free agent signings, team […]

Sam Darnold to Carolina, Is Zach Wilson An Upgrade for Jets?

Jets fans are one of the longest-suffering fan bases in all of football. Some of the more storied passers in their team history include Mark ‘Butt Fumble’ Sanchez, Ken O’Brien, and Chad Pennington. So this is a fan base that needs good news. They need to believe that their newest quarterback (presumably Zach Wilson) will […]

Ja'Marr Chase - NFL Prospect Profile

The 2021 NFL Draft Prospect Profile Series features prominent 2021 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. A common misconception about the NFL Draft is that the […]

Kyle Pitts - 2021 NFL Draft Prospect Profile

The 2021 NFL Draft Prospect Profile Series features prominent 2021 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. A common misconception about the NFL Draft is that the […]

Dynasty Prep and Strategies For Returning and New FFPC Players

While NFL teams are readying for the upcoming draft and continue to monitor free agency, fantasy football dynasty players also have much work to do. Whether you play in a returning dynasty league or are planning to join a new one, the time for important offseason decisions is already here. The level of dynasty competition […]

2021 NFL Free Agency Winners and Losers

The busy period of 2021 NFL free agency is now (mostly) behind us, and teams tried their best to load up on good talent. Teams like the Patriots went all out while others decided to take a more reserved approach. Nevertheless, there were some teams that made some good bargain deals while others made head-scratching […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft - Updated Round 1 Breakdown

The NFL offseason is in full swing.  With the 2021 NFL Draft just over a month away, free-agent signings and trades are changing the NFL landscape by the minute.  Pro days are also happening, as the media catches up on athletic testing numbers NFL teams may have already known about. This is my second mock […]

Elijah Moore - NFL Draft Prospect Profile

The 2021 NFL Draft Prospect Profile Series features prominent 2021 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. A common misconception about the NFL Draft is that the […]

Early 2021 Sleepers and Draft Targets - Tight End

It feels foolish writing this considering how the tight end position has been in major upheaval early in free agency. Through the first 48 hours of the legal tampering period, we saw Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry both end up with the New England Patriots along with Rob Gronkowski returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. […]

Patriots Sign Jakob Johnson To One-Year Deal

The New England Patriots are signing exclusive-rights free-agent fullback Jakob Johnson to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Johnson's return was all but certain after the club tendered him a contract, which meant that he couldn't negotiate with other teams. He played in every game last year and started […]

Patriots Bring In LaRoy Reynolds

The New England Patriots signed free-agent linebacker LaRoy Reynolds to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Reynolds announced his signing on Instagram. The 30-year-old appeared in 16 games for the Atlanta Falcons last year and had 12 tackles, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a pass defensed. He played on just 40 defensive snaps and […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft for 7 Rounds - Version 14.0

With a plethora of high-profile quarterbacks on the move, this is proving to be an intriguing offseason already. We will surely have more quarterbacks on the move and this will continually shuffle the Draft Board. There are no trades in this scenario, all teams draft where they are currently lined up on the board. The […]

Rondale Moore - NFL Draft Prospect Profile

The 2021 NFL Draft Prospect Profile Series features prominent 2021 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. A common misconception about the NFL Draft is that the […]

Patriots Bringing Lawrence Guy Back

The New England Patriots and defensive tackle Lawrence Guy are working on finalizing an undisclosed four-year deal on Wednesday, according to sources. The nine-year veteran will return to the Patriots in 2021 and beyond. Guy made a visit to the division-rival Miami Dolphins a couple days ago, but the Patriots gave him one last chance […]

Patriots Re-Sign James White

The New England Patriots re-signed running back James White to a one-year, fully guaranteed $2.5 million deal on Wednesday, according to a source. The 29-year-old spent the first seven seasons of his career with the Pats after he was taken in the fourth round of the 2014 draft. The three-time Super Bowl champion is viewed […]

Under the Radar WR Signings: Fantasy Risers or Fallers?

There have been a lot of big-name signings so far in free agency, but what about some of the players who've flown below the radar? Guys who might not be stars, but could still be key contributors on their new teams and on your future fantasy teams. Today, we'll be taking a look at some […]

DeVonta Smith - NFL Draft Prospect Profile

The NFL Draft Prospect Profile Series features prominent 2021 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. A common misconception about the NFL Draft is that the college […]

Dynasty Risers and Fallers: Aaron Jones, Cam Newton, Laviska Shenault Jr.

Each week, this column provides you with movement in the RosterWatch Dynasty Rankings. We highlight players who have gained or lost value recently. Tracking these player value trends assists dynasty players in identifying opportunities to improve their rosters, as the landscape of the market is ever-changing. This column was written by Alan Seslowsky (@alanseslowksy) and […]

Raekwon McMillan To Sign With Patriots

Free-agent linebacker Raekwon McMillan is expected to sign an undisclosed one-year deal with the New England Patriots, according to a source. The Washington Football Team was also keeping tabs on the former Las Vegas Raider. McMillan was a second-round pick by the Miami Dolphins in 2017, but he was traded to the Raiders last year. […]

Patriots Bring Back Kicker Nick Folk

The New England Patriots re-signed kicker Nick Folk to a one-year, $1.62 million deal. The deal has a maximum value of $2.5 million. Folk made 26 of his 28 field-goal tries and 30 of his 33 extra points for the Patriots last year. His 108 total points were the most that he had recorded in […]

David Andrews Signs Four-Year Deal To Return To Patriots

The New England Patriots re-signed starting center David Andrews to an undisclosed four-year deal on Thursday, according to a source. It was believed that Andrews would go elsewhere when New England reunited with center Ted Karras on a one-year deal earlier this week. The 28-year-old Andrews spent the first six seasons of his career with […]

Montravius Adams Reaches Agreement With Patriots

Former Green Bay Packers defensive end Montravius Adams reached an agreement with the New England Patriots on a one-year deal worth up to $2.5 million on Thursday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Adams was the 93rd overall pick in 2017 in the third round and played in 45 games (three starts) in his time […]

Patrick Chung Announces Retirement

Long-time New England Patriots defensive back Patrick Chung announced his retirement on Instagram. Chung initially intended to play this year after sitting out in 2020 due to COVID-19. The 2021 season would have been the 33-year-old's 12th NFL season and 11th with the Patriots. He played in 153 career regular season games (122 starts) and […]

Kyle Van Noy Receives Two-Year Deal From Patriots

The New England Patriots signed free-agent linebacker Kyle Van Noy to a two-year deal worth up to $13.2 million, according to a source. After just one season with the Miami Dolphins, Van Noy will return to New England, where he previously played a variety of roles for head coach Bill Belichick. He played both inside […]

Texans Acquire Ryan Izzo From Patriots

The Houston Texans are acquiring tight end Ryan Izzo from the New England Patriots on Thursday in exchange for a seventh-round pick in 2022, according to a source. The Patriots are dealing from a position of strength now that they signed Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry in free agency this week. In addition to Smith […]

Ted Karras Returns To Patriots

The New England Patriots agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent center Ted Karras on Wednesday. The deal could be worth up to $4 million, according to a source. It comes as a result of former starting center David Andrews moving on in free agency. Karras was drafted by New England in the sixth round […]

Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith To New England - Fantasy Impact

The first day of NFL free agency was headlined by something we don't usually see in free agency: the New England Patriots spending money. Among other moves, they signed former Titans tight end Jonnu Smith, plus added wide receivers Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne. And then on the second day of free agency, they added […]

Patriots Showing Strong Interest In Leonard Fournette

The New England Patriots are one of several teams showing strong interest in free-agent running back Leonard Fournette. The Patriots seem determined to add at least one running back and have also been in contact with Chris Carson. New England added tight ends Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry and wide receivers Nelson Agholor and Kendrick […]

Patriots Add Another Tight End In Hunter Henry

The New England Patriots signed former Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry to a three-year, $37.5 million deal on Tuesday, according to a source. The deal includes $25 million guaranteed. The league's top two tight ends on the open market, Henry and Jonnu Smith, both wind up in New England. Henry's $12.5 million average […]