Running Back Committees to Avoid in 2018

The three-down back is starting to disappear in the NFL, and fantasy owners who don’t have a top first-round pick are missing out on the elite options. The shift to more committees in the NFL has also altered the way fantasy football owners draft. There are some team backfields you may want to avoid for […]

Mid-Round Running Backs To Target For ZeroRB Drafters

With running backs flying off the board at an insane clip this year, typically 8-10 are taken in the first round alone, elite wide receivers are being drafted at a big discount. This is the exact type of “economy” a ZeroRB drafter thrives in. Grab elite WR1 and WR2 types in the early rounds while […]

Draft Strategy - How to Approach Two-QB Leagues

For nearly the past decade it has been en vogue to draft quarterbacks late in your typical fantasy football drafts. There are plenty of studies that have determined that there isn’t a huge weekly difference between the perceived top quarterbacks like Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers and lower-end streaming options. That advice has worked well […]

Eric Decker Works Out For Patriots

Free-agent wide receiver Eric Decker worked out for the New England Patriots on Monday, according to a source. With the team dealing with injuries to Kenny Britt, Malcolm Mitchell and Jordan Matthews, the veteran Decker could be an insurance policy for the start of the season. Julian Edelman will also be suspended the first four […]

Jordan Matthews Not A Lock For Final Roster

New England Patriots wide receiver Jordan Matthews (hamstring) is projected to miss the cut for the final roster out of training camp. His hamstring injury has kept him out of practices and his injury history puts him behind the eight ball right now. Matthews has an opportunity to be a big part of the offense […]

Mike Gesicki (TE, MIA) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~170 CURRENT ADP: ~185 ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki may be just the rookie tight end to hype, something that is very rare in fantasy football. Even Rob Gronkowski was not a TE1 during his rookie season and it took a perfect storm of injuries in 2017 for Evan Engram to reach that level. Luckily, since […]

Rex Burkhead (RB, NE) - 2018 Fantasy Football Sleeper

We continue our preseason fantasy football sleeper series with a look at New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead. While the first few rounds of every draft are essentially a wash-rinse-repeat of the consensus top-36, we can always count on those middle and late rounds to cement our confidence in this year's sleepers. The definition […]

Julian Edelman (WR, NE) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~60 CURRENT ADP: ~70 ANALYSIS: In terms of raw targets, only one team managed to throw towards the slot more times than Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. While Julian Edelman lost his season before it began to a torn ACL, both Chris Hogan and the since-departed Danny Amendola filled the role with grace. Amendola ran over […]

The Hot Take Podcast - Quarterback Rankings Debate - Ep. 1

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni discuss the most recent news and notes of the day for NFL fans, share their QB rankings, and provide some hot takes on fantasy football draft advice. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at RTSports. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on […]

Nick Mariano's 2018 Late-Round Fliers (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We’re intentionally sidestepping the term “sleeper" because I don’t want to get wrapped up in debates over these guys not being “under the radar” enough. I may still throw it into the SEO field, though...no regrets. Instead, let’s discuss some late-round fliers that are […]

Phillip Dorsett Working Inside For Pats

New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett worked inside during training camp practice on Thursday, which is a new role for him. With Julian Edelman suspended for the first four games, the Patriots might try to use his speed out of the slot. Dorsett's fantasy value will likely peak to begin the year, but he […]

Rob Gronkowski Not Close To Reworked Contract

"Nothing is imminent" in regards to a new contract for New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. He is set to earn $8 million in 2018, but the Patriots gave him a $5.5 million incentive package last year, which he earned. He considered retirement after losing […]

Stop The Slander - DeShaun Watson's Injury Risk

For six and a half games, there was no brighter star soaring through the fantasy football galaxy than Deshaun Watson. In 2018, whether it be the ghost of Robert Griffin, III or a limited sample size, the doubters outweigh the believers in Watson. Stop the Slander! Watson started from humble beginnings. 100 yards and a […]

Running Back Depth Chart Projections - Training Camp Edition

Now that the 2018 NFL Draft and the bulk of free agent signings have concluded, fantasy owners have a somewhat clearer picture of how each team's offense is going to look this upcoming season. Still, many roster positions are won and lost in training camp and the preseason, especially when it comes to the running […]

Roto Revolution - 2018 Quarterback Rankings

Another 2018 Fantasy Football Rankings episode is here! Welcome to the next episode of the RotoRevolution presented by RotoBaller! On today's show, we'll be discussing the Top 10 quarterbacks for this year's fantasy football season, as well as a brief player analysis for each. Be sure to comment below if there any QBs that you […]

Malcolm Mitchell Did Not Have Surgery

New England Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (knee) had a procedure on his knee, but it wasn't surgery. The procedure was done to accelerate healing, and the Patriots have also been trying to trade him. Mitchell showed promise in his rookie year but missed all of last season with the knee issues and doesn't appear […]

Superflex Strategy - How to Attack Draft Day

Superflex leagues, for those that don't already know, are a fantasy football setup in which every team's lineup includes at least one flex spot that can plan any offensive position, including quarterback. Typical leagues with flex spots allow for just RB/WR/TE combos, but superflex throws the high-scoring QB position in the mix. Current conventional fantasy […]

Fantasy Headliners - Big Names To Avoid in 2018

Every year we all read articles or watch videos and find players that end up becoming big names we just want to avoid on draft day. In this episode, I will be giving some fantasy football advice on a few players that I am avoiding in all of my fantasy football drafts this season due to […]

Malcolm Mitchell Has Surgery On Knee

New England Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (knee) had a procedure on his knee on Monday and isn't expected to be on the field for the start of training camp, according to a source. Mitchell's 2018 season could be in jeopardy after he missed all of last year with knee issues as well. He was […]

Patriots Placing Kenny Britt On PUP

The New England Patriots have put wide receiver Kenny Britt (hamstring) on the Physically Unable to Perform list to start training camp. Britt dealt with a minor hamstring injury during the offseason program but is expected to be fine for the start of the regular season. Britt was a bust in Cleveland before landing in […]

Malcolm Mitchell On The Trade Block

The New England Patriots are seeking a trade partner for wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell, according to sources. Mitchell had 32 catches in his rookie season in 2016, but knee issues have kept him out since, and he is likely on the roster bubble this summer, even with Julian Edelman slated to miss the first four […]

Sony Michel Agrees To Rookie Deal

The New England Patriots and rookie running back Sony Michel agreed to terms on a four-year deal on Sunday in advance of the rookies reporting to camp, according to a source. Michel was drafted in the first round and is expected to play a lot despite a crowded backfield that also includes Rex Burkhead and […]

Roto Revolution - 2018 Tight End Rankings

The 2018 Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings episode is here! Welcome to the next episode of the RotoRevolution presented by RotoBaller! On today's show we'll be discussing the Top 10 Tight Ends for this years fantasy football season as well as a brief player analysis for each. Be sure to comment below if there any […]

Boom or Bust - Player Predictions for Young QBs

Surely, you’ve seen one of those court shows which dominate daytime television. Judge Judy, Divorce Court, Judge Mathis… Whatever, you’ve seen at least one. If you haven’t (and happen to be a law-abiding citizen of the utmost regard who’s never had the pleasure of going to court), here’s a quick rundown of the judicial process. […]

Kyle Richardson's Best Ball Avoids List (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. There is one thing to keep in mind when drafting in a best ball league. Regardless of who the player is, never forget to think about the ceiling. The key to victory in best ball leagues is having a team full of players who […]

Road to #1 Receiver - AFC East

Each year, elite wide receivers are some of the mainstays of fantasy football rosters. With high target shares and production values, these consensus top-tier wide receivers are some of the first names off of draft boards and consistently perform well throughout the season. However, there is also a good amount of unpredictability at the position, […]

Why This Year's Alvin Kamara Doesn't Exist

One of the biggest pitfalls of fantasy football analysis is recency bias. Whenever something new or innovative is invented or discovered, everyone is looking for "the next (insert thing) here." In fantasy football, we constantly chase last year's production at our own peril. Alvin Kamara is coming off the single most efficient season for a […]

Roto Revolution - Top 10 Overall Rookies

The 2018 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings episode is here! Welcome to the next episode of the RotoRevolution presented by RotoBaller. On today's show, we'll be discussing the Top 10 overall rookies for this year in fantasy football as well as a brief player analysis for each. Be sure to comment below if there any rookies […]

Malcolm Mitchell, Kenny Britt On The Bubble

New England Patriots wide receivers Malcolm Mitchell and Kenny Britt are on the roster bubble heading into training camp, with Phillip Dorsett, Riley McCarron and Braxton Berrios also in danger of being cut. That's even with Julian Edelman suspended for the first four games. Mitchell, a former fourth-round pick, missed all of last year with […]

Jordan Matthews Considered A Lock For Roster

New England Patriots wide receiver Jordan Matthews, alongside Julian Edelman, Chris Hogan and Cordarrelle Patterson, is considered a lock to make the team's roster out of training camp, especially with Edelman set to serve a four-game suspension to end the year. It's believed the Patriots will come to value Matthews' versatility, smarts and cheap contract. […]