Sony Michel Limited Wednesday

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) was limited in practice on Wednesday and is leaning toward being questionable for Week 1 against the Texans. Michel missed valuable repetitions in training camp and the preseason, so he's likely to be eased into action if he actually is active this Sunday. With Rex Burkhead […]

Rex Burkhead, Trent Brown Not On Injury Report

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (knee) and left tackle Trent Brown were not listed on the Week 1 injury report. The Patriots have been being cautious with Burkhead for a while, but it looks like he will suit up in the season opener against the Texans. It's expected that he'll be the main […]

Prep for Playoffs Now! Drafting Defense Based on Playoff Opponents

While it is never smart to think you will have the same defense at the end of the season that you draft at the beginning, there may be some leagues in which it is a must. Whether it be a best ball league (acceptable) or a league which limits roster moves (unacceptable!), if you need […]

PPR Targets - Undervalued Tight Ends

Drafting tight ends in fantasy is like eating your vegetables at dinner. You know you should, but you really don't want to. Only three tight ends in PPR leagues, Rob Gronkowski, Travis Kelce, and Zach Ertz averaged over 12 points per game in 2017. On a points-per-game basis, the TE4 (Evan Engram) and TE20 (Vernon Davis) […]

Boom or Bust? Tight End Predictions for 2018

Whether you like using a high pick on a tight end or waiting on the position is a matter only you can choose but this article will give you some players to avoid or target at differing price points in the fantasy draft. The prevailing sentiment around the tight end position is there are two […]

Five More Very Deep Wide Receiver Sleepers

As draft season comes to an end, it is important to remember that there is good value available in the late rounds or even on waivers after it's all over. Lottery ticket picks that work out often end up being difference-makers for the fantasy owners that select the aforementioned players. One position where fantasy owners […]

Three Overvalued Quarterbacks - Potential ADP Busts

Quarterback is one of the most predictable and deepest positions in fantasy, so it is not a spot where you want to take risks. Sure, you could draft Aaron Rodgers early, or you could wait and get Philip Rivers really late. There are many ways to play the quarterback position, and the only thing that […]

Rex Burkhead, Sony Michel Question Marks For Week 1

New England Patriots running backs Rex Burkhead (knee) and rookie Sony Michel (knee) are both question marks for Week 1. However, Burkhead took the field for practice on Tuesday for the third straight week, which is a sign he will be ready after overcoming a slight tear in his knee. Running back Ivan Fears thinks […]

The Running Back Handcuff Hedge - Who To Handcuff

This article was updated on 9/4 to account for the Jerick McKinnon and D'Onta Foreman injury updates. We have learned over time that the running back position is without question the most volatile in fantasy football. This understanding is based upon the percentage of injuries versus the other skilled positions, NFL teams increasingly using split back committees creating […]

Jeremy Hill Feels "Blessed" To Make Final Patriots Roster

New England Patriots running back Jeremy Hill is excited to have made the final Patriots roster heading into the season. He told Zack Cox of NESN, "We're all blessed, and we're all privileged to be here. So we're definitely excited, the guys who did make the cut." Now that the former 1,000-yard rusher has made […]

Chris Hogan Will Be Top Week 1 Target Against Texans

New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan is ready to roll and should see plenty of targets Week 1 against the Texans. Hogan battled injuries last season but enters 2018 as the number one receiver in Tom Brady's offense. Hogan scored five touchdowns in the first five weeks of the 2017 season, including two touchdowns […]

James White Rising Up Week 1 Rankings

New England Patriots running back James White should see plenty of targets Week 1 against the Texans. Running backs Rex Burkhead and Sony Michel are battling respective injuries and White may be the healthiest Patriot runner heading towards Sunday. Burkhead is expected to play at this time but White is certain to get some snaps. […]

Rob Gronkowski Has Great Opening Matchup Against Texans

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will have an excellent Week 1 matchup against the Texans to begin the season. 'Gronk' caught 69 passes for 1,084 yards and eight touchdowns in 2017 and will go up against a Texans defense that gave up the fourth most fantasy points to opposing tight ends last season. […]

Sony Michel Needs To Be Stashed To Begin Season

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel is back on the practice field but may not see a ton of touches in Week 1 against the Texans. Former running back Reggie Bush told USA Today that Michel "could be rookie of the year" but has been battling a knee injury during the preseason. The Patriots […]

Tom Brady Looks To Shred Texans Again In Week 1

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will take the field to begin his 19th season Sunday against the Texans. Brady absolutely shredded the Texans in Week 3 of last season, completing 25-of-35 passes for 378 yards and five touchdowns. The Texans also allowed 30 touchdowns and the second most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks in […]

Patriots Waive Amara Darboh

The New England Patriots waived wide receiver Amara Darboh on Tuesday after claiming him off waivers from the Seahawks on Sunday, according to a source. This puts the Patriots back at just four receivers on their active 53-man roster. With Julian Edelman suspended for the first four games, receiver Chris Hogan and tight end Rob […]

Trent Brown Will Play Sunday

New England Patriots left tackle Trent Brown had an excused absence from practice on Tuesday and will return Wednesday and play in Week 1. Brown has the all-important job of protecting quarterback Tom Brady's blindside in 2018.

Patriots Work Out Stephen Anderson

The New England Patriots worked out free-agent tight end Stephen Anderson on Tuesday, according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly. Anderson was cut by the Texans on Sunday after catching 36 passes for two touchdowns over two years with Houston. He'd be behind Rob Gronkowski and Dwayne Allen if he signed in […]

Rex Burkhead Appears Ready for Week 1

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (knee) should be ready to go for Week 1. It appears the Patriots feel confident about his and fellow back Sony Michel’s health. The Patriots recently released running back Mike Gillislee. Along with Gillislee being gone, the Dolphins have just signed former Patriot Brandon Bolden. This has left […]

Injury Spin - Five Wide Receivers to Avoid

The wide receiver position has a plethora of choices available in fantasy football, but some players present far more risk than others. Inside Injuries predicts the impact of injuries on player performance by using data analytics, medical expertise and statistical modeling. You can read all about them and the great work they do on Twitter @InsideInjuries. Today's […]

Injury Spin - Five Running Backs to Avoid

The running back position is one of the most crucial to draft correctly in fantasy football, as it can make or break your roster early on. Inside Injuries predicts the impact of injuries on player performance by using data analytics, medical expertise and statistical modeling. You can read all about them and the great work they […]

Kirk Cousins - Still Underrated and Undervalued?

Why? Why is it so hard for analysts and fantasy players to give Kirk Cousins any respect? By this point in time he must be feeling like Rodney Dangerfield. Yes, he is going to a new team with a new offense. But this is where the hardship stops. Despite obvious upgrades across the field and […]

Five Re-Draft Studs Who'll Be Dynasty Duds

As players get older, their value in re-draft leagues can remain high, but their value in dynasty formats starts to drop. It happens for everyone -- one day we'll be looking back on how Odell Beckham Jr. and DeAndre Hopkins aren't worth drafting in dynasty -- and it's vital that dynasty owners know when the […]

Hot Take NFL Podcast - Season Preview With Guest Sam Lane

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni are joined by Sam Lane to share their thoughts on fantasy drafts, the outlook for teams and player, and provide some hot takes on fantasy football. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at RTSports. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel […]

James White (RB, NE) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Value

BALLER MOVE: Target ~110 CURRENT ADP: ~120 ANALYSIS: New England Patriots running back James White is obviously a much better option in PPR formats, having failed to reach the 200 yard rushing barrier in his four seasons with the Patriots. The hero of the team's victory against the Falcons in the 2017 Super Bowl, White has carved […]

Last-Round Running Back Lottery Tickets

As draft season comes to an end, it is important to remember that there is good value available late in the drafts. Lottery ticket picks that work out often end up being difference-makers for the fantasy owners that select the aforementioned players. An area that has traditionally been hard to predict, however, is running back. […]

Sony Michel Takes Part In Practice Sunday

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) took part in positional drills on Sunday. While Michel could still be inactive for Week 1 of the regular season, it's a good sign that he's back at practice. Michel might have the most upside of anyone in New England's backfield, but he's currently behind Rex […]

Patriots Cut Brandon Bolden, Riley McCarron

The New England Patriots cut running back Brandon Bolden, wide receiver Riley McCarron and tight end Will Tye on Saturday. McCarron is a surprising cut because of his youth, but he wasn't able to win a spot and help out with depth with Julian Edelman suspended the first four games. Both McCarron and Bolden could […]

Patriots Add Chad Hansen, Amara Darboh

The New England Patriots claimed wide receivers Chad Hansen and Amara Darboh on waivers on Sunday. Hansen had been cut by the Jets, while Darboh didn't make the final roster in Seattle. Both have playmaking upside and will compete for playing time early in the season while Julian Edelman is suspended for four games. Neither […]

Injury Spin - Five Tight Ends to Avoid

The tight end position may seem thin this year, but whatever you do, don't draft these guys! After in-depth evaluations on all of the top tight ends, these are the player who come with too much risk based on injury concerns as well as other factors outlined below. Inside Injuries predicts the impact of injuries […]