Why Zero-RB Still Won't Work in 2019

Zero-RB is a popular strategy that is touted online by several fantasy analysts. The gist of it is basically avoiding the running back position completely throughout the first few rounds of the draft, or taking a first-round workhorse, and then targeting wide receivers and maybe a premium tight end early on. The strategy, if properly […]

Analyzing Value in the 2019 Rookie RB Class (Part 1)

Last year was a particularly great year for rookie rushers, and it served as a reminder for how important it is to get familiar with these backs. Let's analyze the 2019 rookie running back class by considering college statistics, training camp chatter, preseason usage, and projected roles heading into the season. If recent history tells […]

Shaking the “Sleeper” Myth and Using Your Late Picks Wisely

I’m an 80s baby, so, like most of my generation, The Princess Bride played a major role in my early pop-culture consciousness. While most people remember the hulking physique of Andre The Giant or the crowd-pleasing chant of Inigo Montoya (“Hello…”), one part that stuck with me was Inigo’s calm criticism of his boss’ use […]

Patriots Release Maurice Harris

The New England Patriots released wide receiver Maurice Harris (leg) from Injured Reserve on Tuesday with an injury settlement. Harris was impressing the coaching staff early in camp, but his injury ended up costing him a roster spot. He caught a career-high 28 passes for 304 yards and no touchdowns in 12 games with Washington […]

Rob Gronkowski Not Ruling Out A Return

Ex-New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski said that he could return to the NFL if he feels passionate about football again. "It could be the case in six months, it could be the case in two years, it could be in three years ... But I truly don't see it in the foreseeable future," […]

Five Wide Receiver Bounce Back Candidates

We're entering the peak of fantasy football draft season. Everybody is burning the midnight oil looking for the most accurate cheat sheets, trying to find the sleeper with the biggest upside, and doing mock drafts while eating dinner with his family over the weekend. It is that time of the year when hitting on the […]

Jason Katz's Bold Predictions - 2019 Fantasy Football

In my group of friends, I am known for making outlandish claims that, most of the time, even I don't believe. It antagonizes the hell out of them because they know I'm just complaining about how LeSean McCoy is going to finish with zero touchdowns because I'm annoyed it's Week 3 and he hasn't scored […]

Running Back Standard Rankings for Fantasy Football Drafts

Running backs don’t matter. This may or may not be true in the real NFL but in fantasy, it surely isn’t the case. If it were the case, why are the top four consensus players all at the position? It is always great to have one of the top guys at the position. But if […]

David Andrews' Season In Jeopardy

New England Patriots center David Andrews (lungs) has been hospitalized with a blood clot in his lung, and his 2019 season is now in jeopardy. Andrews is an underrated part of New England's offensive line, so his absence is definitely a downgrade to the Pats backfield and for veteran quarterback Tom Brady.

Demaryius Thomas Knocking Off Rust

New England Patriots wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (Achilles) has returned to practice after starting training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list. "I still can go. (Just have to) knock little rust off and keep building the days," Thomas said. The veteran receiver had six straight 900-plus yard seasons with Denver, including five years […]

Nick Mariano's Early-Round Overvalued List (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Everyone loves to talk about sleepers and which late-round fliers are going to deliver them to the promised land, but those picks can only blossom when overvalued landmines are left for others to step on. Here we'll be looking at two players per position […]

Alexander Mattison (RB, MIN) - 2019 Fantasy Football Sleeper

A grand total of 33 running backs have been drafted inside the first three rounds of the NFL draft from 2015 to 2018. We've come to know the likes of David Johnson, Ezekiel Elliott, Alvin Kamara, and Saquon Barkley among many other great rushers. As you see, there have been a lot of hits between […]

Must Own Running Backs With Mid-Round ADPs

So, you grabbed a couple of good running backs early on, but you don't have a ton of depth there? If you wait too long, you're going to have to do your research to know who you should be drafting. Thankfully for you, I'm here to do that research. Guys like Marlon Mack were league-winners […]

Best Ball Wide Receiver Rankings and Tiers

The momentum of draft season has escalated and will intensify even further until final selections in all leagues are complete.  The team at RotoBaller is aware of your passion for the draft process and our all-inclusive stream of information remains dedicated to your championship aspirations. That is why we are delivering tiered rankings for every […]

Tight End PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football Drafts

Tight ends are tricky in fantasy football. Due to the top-heavy nature of the position, it is typically best to either land one of the top few or to wait until the end of the draft to find one. An elite TE like Rob Gronkowski in years past can elevate your roster with his performances […]

Josh Gordon Practicing In Pads Sunday

New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon is dressed in full pads on Sunday, which is an indication that he has been taken off the Non-Football Injury list. It puts Gordon on track to be ready for Week 1. The controversial wide receiver has had his fair share of problems off the field, but he […]

Josh Hayes' 2019 Best Ball Draft Targets (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The fantasy football season is here! For those fantasy players looking to get an edge on their 2019 leagues, Best Ball formats are a great way to get a head start on the players that look to be ADP risers this season. One key […]

N'Keal Harry's Week 1 Status In Question

New England Patriots rookie wide receiver N'Keal Harry's (ankle, hamstring, toe) status for the Week 1 opener against the Steelers could be in question after he hobbled off the field in the Aug. 8 preseason opener. Since then, he hasn't practiced in full and has been jogging lightly when at practice. The rookie hasn't passed […]

Spencer Aguiar's 2019 PPR RB Projections and Rankings (Part One)

After a two-year span that saw running backs suffer diminishing value between 2016 and 2017, it appears as if the position is back on top. According to the ADP on Fantasypros.com, 15 of the top 30 players are ball carriers and being able to tier them off into the correct section will be vital for […]

Spencer Aguiar's 2019 PPR RB Projections and Rankings (Part Two)

I've already projected this year's quarterbacks and the first four tiers of running back. Now, it's time to continue by looking at the rest of the most fantasy-relevant running backs on draft day. Listed below are my rankings and projections for the 2019 season, which will hopefully help you find some clarification if you are […]

Fleaflicker Mock Draft - Strategy from the #1 Spot

One of the great features on FleaFlicker is the instant ability to dive right into a mock draft. Pick your league size and scoring system and you are immediately thrown into the draft room. You are randomly assigned a draft spot and the whole process moves very quickly,  I am going to be mocking from […]

Lance Kendricks Suspended

New England Patriots tight end Lance Kendricks has been suspended for the first game of the regular season for violating the league's policy on substances of abuse. Kendricks wasn't in line to see much work for the Pats and could be cut now, so this doesn't move the fantasy needle at all. The 31-year-old caught […]

Sam Darnold (QB, NYJ) - 2019 Fantasy Football Sleeper

The New York Jets and quarterback Sam Darnold enter 2019 expecting to improve upon their 4-12 record from a season ago. To achieve this, they have brought in free-agent running back Le'Veon Bell and former Miami Dolphins Head Coach Adam Gase. The Jets feel that adding these two pieces should significantly improve their offense, which finished […]

Deeper Dynasty Sleepers to Stash (Premium Content)

Sleepers come in all shapes and sizes in fantasy football. It could be the undrafted free agent that teams passed over on draft day. It could be a third-string RB that suddenly ascends to relevance. It could be a veteran receiver that finally finds a chance to shine. Or it could be that player from […]

Pierre Camus' 2019 Dynasty Players To Sell (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. As fun as it is to acquire assets in dynasty leagues, in order to get, you have to give. Often, the player you want to get rid of is the same player nobody else wants to touch. The best player to sell in dynasty […]

How to Approach the Patriots Backfield in 2019

Success for a running back in fantasy football is largely about volume. Workhorse backs who dominate snaps are ideal, committees who rotate depending on the game script are a problem. Less certain backfields start to become much more prevalent in the middle rounds and beyond in fantasy drafts, and deciding how to approach each one […]

Rex Burkhead Totals Three Touches In Tune-Up

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead carried the ball twice for three yards and caught one six-yard pass in the Patriots third preseason game. The Patriots ran some of their starters out for the first few series and Burkhead got some snaps in. When healthy, Burkhead can be a valuable red zone threat in […]

Nick Brossette Leads Patriots With 53 Rushing Yards

New England Patriots running back Nick Brossette led the team with 14 carries for 53 yards in the team's third preseason game against the Panthers. Brossette has now registered 150 yards from scrimmage with two touchdowns through three preseason games. Brossette is not expected to factor into the Patriots backfield mix this season but the […]

Damien Harris Rushes For Only Eight Yards Against Panthers

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris saw only two carries in the Patriots 10-3 preseason win over the Panthers. One week after Harris racked up 80 rushing yards, the rookie barely saw the field. The Patriots opted to run their first-team out on the field offensively for the first few series and then running […]

Phillip Dorsett Racks Up Seven Catches Against Panthers

New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett caught seven passes for 47 yards in the Patriots 10-3 preseason win over the Panthers. Dorsett got in on the action early, connecting with quarterback Tom Brady for some first downs. The veteran has been a bit banged up throughout camp but his continued chemistry with Brady is […]