Kendrick Bourne To Begin Season On PUP List

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (knee) will start the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list, sidelining him for the first four games. Bourne tore his ACL in Week 8 last year, and it's common for such injuries to require nearly a year for full recovery. Despite the setback, the Patriots rewarded […]

When Should I Draft Kimani Vidal? 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

The Chargers selected Kimani Vidal in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft and he appears to have earned himself a spot on the 53-man roster after being held out of their final preseason game. Vidal is a talented RB prospect with plenty of college production at Troy. Vidal is lodged in at RB3 […]

Terry McLaurin (WR, WAS): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~52 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~72 ANALYSIS: Since McLaurin was drafted, Washington has never, not once, thrown for more than 3,725 yards in five years. It has never had 25 touchdowns. Washington has finished with fewer than 3,500 passing yards in four out of the last five seasons. Twice, it has finished […]

Jacoby Brissett's Injury Not Considered Serious

New England Patriots veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett (shoulder) left the team's preseason finale early on Sunday night against the Washington Commanders after his opening drive, but he could have returned if needed, according to head coach Jerod Mayo. It's an injury that shouldn't keep Brissett from being available for the Week 1 regular-season opener against […]

Discounted Fantasy Football Rookies: Late-Round Draft Targets Include Ladd McConkey, Brian Thomas Jr., Ja'Lynn Polk, more

Rookie fever often sweeps through fantasy football drafts, with many managers eager to land the next big star. However, the buzz around top-tier rookies usually drives their draft cost to sky-high levels, leaving value-seeking drafters in the cold. But for savvy managers, there are plenty of opportunities to grab discounted rookies who can make a […]

Best Early-Season D/ST Matchups - Fantasy Football Strength of Schedule Analysis

The NFL regular season is so close now we can smell it. We can taste it. We excitedly look at the rosters we may have already drafted, and impatiently await our last few drafts. We are on the precipice of the annual transition from draft season to the actual fantasy football season, with Week 1 […]

Drake Maye Outplaying Jacoby Brissett But No Starter Named

New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo has noted that rookie Drake Maye is giving veteran Jacoby Brissett a run for his money in the quarterback competition. While Brissett, in his ninth NFL season, has the advantage of experience—having started 11 games with the Cleveland Browns in 2022 and being familiar with Patriots offensive coordinator […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Sleepers for PPR Leagues - 2024 Draft Targets

The 2024 NFL campaign isn't here yet, but fantasy football draft season is heating up. That said, it's never too early to analyze potential sleepers for specific scoring formats. PPR leagues have become more popular every season, and although the format primarily gives wide receivers and tight ends more value, there are also running backs […]

NFL Backup Quarterback Power Rankings from 1-32

No position in football matters more than the quarterback does. Since that's the case, it creates a sizable gap between the starters and backups across the league. Teams can have multiple high-end players at pretty much every position, but not at QB. Every NFL team enters the season hoping to never have to turn to […]

Tee Higgins (WR, CIN): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~48 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~61 ANALYSIS: Since Joe Burrow came into the league in 2020, he’s averaged 36.4 pass attempts per game. That amounts to 619 pass attempts over 17 games. In his past two seasons, Burrow has averaged 37.3 pass attempts per game or 635 over 17 games. Okay, we are […]

Fantasy Football Sleepers to Draft in Deeper Leagues

While most fantasy leagues are typically 12-team formats, you may find yourself in a 14 or even 16-team league with deeper bench spots. This dramatically increases the draft pool and makes the waiver wire almost bare, at least initially, until injuries pile up throughout the season. As a result, deeper league managers must be very […]

Where To Target Each Position in Fantasy Football - Draft Playbook for 2024

If you are new to fantasy football, then you may have heard the terms hero running back, zero running back, heavy at wide receiver, wait at quarterback, etc. These are all various fantasy draft strategies. Every strategy is valid, but your favorite strategy should depend on your style of play. Each draft strategy comes with […]

Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers: Who to Target After Round 10 (2024)

The frenetic activity and continual updates emerging from all 32 NFL training camps have been a welcome development -- with the exception of news regarding unwanted injuries. Preseason matchups have also been easy to embrace as anticipation is building for the long-awaited launch of the regular season. These factors have also provided additional incentives for […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Sleepers for Zero RB - Najee Harris, Chase Brown, Trey Benson, more

If you draft players who end up producing more value than you had to spend on them in draft capital, you've taken the first step toward winning your fantasy football league. Sure, working the waiver wire and making trades can help your team throughout the season, but if you draft poorly - you are setting […]

Fantasy Football All-Breakouts Team - Ellis' Picks for 2024 Drafts

After completing an article series and identifying a breakout candidate from each NFL team, I have decided to create a starting fantasy football roster with my favorite selections. Welcome to Ellis’ All-Breakout Team. Previously, I had divided my breakouts by division and selected a player from each team. Although the term “breakout” is subjective, I […]

Must-Have Late-Round Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper Picks

The late rounds can provide hidden gems as you move through your fantasy football draft. Early picks shape your fantasy team. Later picks can win you a championship. In these late rounds, you want to draft players who offer great value for where they are being drafted. Each player's NFFC Average Draft Position (ADP) is […]

Fantasy Football Undervalued Wide Receiver Sleepers for 2024 - Rashee Rice, Demario Douglas, Josh Downs, more

Every year we go through average draft position (ADP) with a fine-tooth comb to spot the players we believe are undervalued and the players we believe are overvalued. This is usually due to a specific reason, but sometimes, it can simply be recency bias as well. In this article, we'll highlight four undervalued wide receivers […]

Drafting Backwards: Finding Cheaper Fantasy Football Alternatives at QB, RB, WR, TE

The ADP market has become more efficient over the years, making it somewhat challenging to find potential value selections. There's a concept called drafting backward, meaning looking at what we can identify toward the end of the draft that might be similar to something earlier. The most challenging part of fantasy football involves projecting forward […]

Must-Have Fantasy Football Wide Receivers for 2024

The 2024 fantasy football season is almost here. While the preseason is entertaining after going seven months without NFL-caliber football, there is something more important happening over the next few weeks -- fantasy football drafts. There are several draft strategies fantasy players can use to win their fantasy football league. However, fantasy players always want […]

2024 Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers List (QB, RB, WR, TE)

This premium article is part of our 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Sleeper remains a mythical word that can mean […]

Fantasy Football Late-Round Draft Targets - Florio's Favorite Best Ball Values

Last year I had the best late-round run of my fantasy playing career. In one league, I drafted Rashee Rice, Raheem Mostert, Sam LaPorta, and Puka Nacua all in a row, from rounds 13 through 16. Don’t believe me? I have the picture to prove it!  I understand I may never have a run that […]

11 Fantasy Football Wide Receivers With Target Hog Potential

For a wide receiver to be good in fantasy, they must get the football. Duh, right? But you know what I mean: the more targets a player receives, the more opportunities exist for them to score points in fantasy. Sometimes, you get players who are their team's No. 1 receiver, which leads to a high […]

Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates for 2024

Yes, Drake London will finish better than WR35 this season, but that’s already baked into his price tag. Instead of highlighting the obvious 2024 breakout candidates, my goal for this article is to uncover the ones that are going a bit under the radar. You’ll notice a trend with these four breakout candidates. They’re either […]

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? A.J. Brown vs. DeVonta Smith 2024 Outlooks

A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith have now played together in Philadelphia for two full seasons. The only major difference was at offensive coordinator. In 2022, it was Shane Steichen, while in 2023, it was Brian Johnson. In 2024, it’ll be Kellen Moore.  Brown was a second-round pick back in 2019, while Smith was a first-rounder […]

Late-Round Draft Values: Tight Ends for Fantasy Football (2024)

After you reach a certain tier for tight ends in fantasy football, there isn't a drastic difference from the No. 10 to the No. 20 ranked tight end. If you punt the position, it's all about finding that upside and taking a chance once you reach the late rounds of fantasy football drafts. Fantasy managers […]

Mid-Round Running Back Draft Values for Fantasy Football (2024)

The middle rounds of fantasy drafts are vital, and fantasy managers want to select players with upside who can provide tremendous value in return. Managers can afford to take some risks on a variety of different players, including forgotten veterans, players returning from injuries, or even skilled players with potential playing time concerns. In this […]

Joe Milton III Struggles With Accuracy Sunday

New England Patriots quarterback Joe Milton III completed just five of his 17 pass attempts for 78 yards through the air during Sunday's preseason finale against the Washington Commanders. He finished the game with zero touchdowns and zero interceptions. Although Milton's stats were far from promising, he should still hold on to the third-string quarterback […]

Ja'Lynn Polk Totals 33 Yards Sunday

New England Patriots rookie wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk caught two of three targets for 33 yards through the air during Sunday's preseason finale against the Washington Commanders. Polk, a rookie, will make the initial 53-man roster but was still competing for opportunities on Sunday. The depth chart isn't finalized yet and it's still unclear exactly […]

Javon Baker Targeted Seven Times Sunday

New England Patriots wide receiver Javon Baker was targeted seven times during Sunday's preseason finale against the Washington Commanders, but he finished the game with just two catches for 33 yards through the air. The fourth-round pick will make the initial 53-man roster, but his exact slot on the depth chart isn't yet confirmed. He's […]

JaMycal Hasty Productive In Preseason Finale

New England Patriots running back JaMycal Hasty rushed four times for 21 yards during Sunday's preseason finale against the Washington Commanders. He also caught all three of his targets for an additional 24 yards through the air. Hasty is expected to make the Patriots' roster and could carve out a receiving role alongside fellow pass-catching […]