ADP Arbitrage - Running Back Draft Bargains

Did your parents ever ask you, "If all your friends jumped off a cliff, does that mean you would too?" Well, that is how fantasy football mostly works when it comes to drafting your team yearly. There is something called ADP (Average Draft Position) that is nothing more than just an aggregated mark that lets […]

Kyle Rudolph Says He Will Be Ready

New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) said he "won't miss any football" after having offseason foot surgery that kept him out of organized team activities and minicamp this spring. The 31-year-old signed a two-year deal worth up to $14 million in free agency. He didn't commit to being back on the field for […]

Dynasty Tiered Rankings and Analysis - Wide Receivers

Wide receivers are the staple of any good dynasty team. Attrition keeps attacking the running back position more and more each year. Those in non-Superflex leagues can get by with one good quarterback. At wide receiver, you'll need at least three solid players to form the core of your squad for years to come. Below […]

Early Summer ADP Risers at Tight End

Ah, our old friend, ADP. Average Draft Position indicates the mean position where a player is drafted over more than one fantasy football draft. You can consider it as the price you have to pay to draft and get a player on your team. A high ADP (that is actually a low-numbered ADP) means that a […]

Early FFPC ADP Insights and Analysis: Values on Veterans

Savvy fantasy football players and high stakes competitors are already getting their drafting reps in at the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC site). When reviewing the early Average Draft Position reports in the Footballguys Players Championship FFPC leagues, which have been open since early May, there are some apparent trends to examine and comment on. […]

NFL Rookie Spotlight - Kyle Pitts

The enthusiasm for NFL draft prospects surges to enormous levels on an annual basis, while reaching its pinnacle when the destinations for members of each rookie class have been determined. You can find the words “generational talent” and “freak athlete” contained in the evaluations of certain newcomers, and each of these terms is largely overused. […]

NFL Rookie Spotlight - Justin Fields

Of all the quarterback prospects to enter the 2021 NFL Draft, Justin Fields has had the most unique route to get to his landing spot. Fields was named the Elite11 MVP heading into his senior year (over Trevor Lawrence) and was universally regarded as a five-star recruit by every major recruiting service. Fields was the […]

The King's 2021 Fantasy Football Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

Scott "The King" Engel issues his first set of 2021 Fantasy Football Rankings in PPR, Half-PPR and Standard formats. He also includes analysis of key players at each position. Among other perspectives, you will see that most rookies are not rated overly highly, as they still must prove themselves at the NFL level. There are […]

ADP Arbitrage - Wide Receiver Draft Bargains

I've introduced this series with a look at running back comparisons to identify mid-round values at the position. Now, it's time to dive into the wide receiver position. While ADP is very informative and can help you be informed about where you should start worrying about potentially missing out on a player, it shouldn't affect […]

Early Summer ADP Risers at Quarterback

We continue our look at early summer ADP risers and fallers in order to evaluate each position in-depth and find where value lies. In this series, the focus is on identifying significant fluctuation in draft stock since the start of May using data from FFPC drafts. We've already evaluated ADP risers at the all-important running back […]

Early Summer ADP Fallers at Tight End

In this series, I’ll highlight players at each skill position seeing significant fluctuation since the start of May using data from FFPC drafts. We've already evaluated ADP fallers at wide receiver, running back, and quarterback. Today, it's time to look at three tight end fallers.Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for […]

Quarterback Best Ball Tiered Rankings and Analysis

On the field, quarterbacks are the most crucial position of all. In fantasy football, not so much. This may be especially true in best-ball leagues where the highest win rates don't usually associate with the best passers. This seems counterintuitive since there is no possibility to stream QB or pick up an injury replacement off […]

2021 Fantasy Football Picks: Best Ball, Keeper Targets, and Strategies - The King & Pocket Aces

In this episode of The King and Pockets Aces, RotoBaller's Scott "The King" Engel and Anthony "Pocket Aces" Aniano share their highly charged Fantasy insights. They look at the latest and upcoming NFL player moves, NFL player rankings and draft strategy to best prepare you for the 2021 fantasy football season. Episode 13 of The […]

Giants Waive Ryquell Armstead

The New York Giants waived former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead on Thursday. Armstead didn't play at all in 2020 while on the Reserve/COVID-19 list with the Jaguars, but he did manage to catch 14 of his 24 targets for 144 yards and two touchdowns in his rookie season in 2019. The 24-year-old former […]

ADP Arbitrage - Tight End Draft Bargains

If you missed it, we've already reviewed running back and wide receiver ADP comps to find better bargains in the middle rounds. Now, we move on to the non-glamour position of tight end, which is still crucial to any fantasy football squad. While ADP is very informative and can help you be informed about where […]

2021 Target Regression Candidates - Tight End

In the NFL and fantasy football, things can change as easily as the snap of a finger from campaign to campaign. One season, somebody breaks a record, and the next, they are fighting for targets and struggling to produce. Based on game script, chemistry, and availability of weapons, targets can fluctuate for pass-catchers. In a […]

Who Totes the Rock in Jacksonville Now?

The Jacksonville Jaguars were a disaster in 2020, finishing with the worst record in the NFL at 1-15, but one of the few positives was their running game. Undrafted rookie James Robinson was a revelation, rushing for 1,070 yards on 240 carries (4.5 YPC) and seven touchdowns while also adding 49 receptions, 344 yards, and three touchdowns. […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Sunday 6/20

Welcome to another edition of our daily fantasy baseball streamers! Are you playing in leagues with daily moves and looking to beef up those rosters? We here at RotoBaller are there for you and all of your streaming needs. Whether you are just trying to get that elusive category win or you are trying to […]

Early ADP Risers at Wide Receiver

As you may know, Average Draft Position (ADP) indicates the average position where a player is drafted over more than one fantasy football draft. You can consider it as the price you have to pay to draft and get a player in your team. A high ADP (that is, actually, a low-numbered ADP) means that a […]

Early 2021 PPR Rankings Analysis - Wide Receiver

As we roll into our season draft, it’s time to take a glance at the seasonal rankings to see where players are being valued before things get hot and heavy come draft season. The wide receiver position is deep with talent. Many fantasy gamers will be able to fade the position during the first few […]

2021 Target Regression Candidates - Wide Receiver

In the NFL and fantasy football, things can change as easily as the snap of a finger from campaign to campaign. One season, somebody breaks a record, and the next, they are fighting for targets and struggling to produce. Based on game script, chemistry, and availability of weapons, targets can fluctuate for pass-catchers. In a […]

Wide Receivers - Best-Ball Tiered Rankings and Analysis Part 2

Each transformation of the fantasy landscape has compelled managers to expand their involvement in best-ball drafts, and this process has accelerated as we progress through the offseason. The unwavering popularity of this format remains intact for multiple reasons. That includes the opportunity to complete all forms of roster management at the conclusion of each draft. […]

2021 Yardage Regression Candidates - Tight End

While touchdowns are the most coveted play outcome for tight ends in fantasy football, total receiving yards must be taken into serious consideration when deciding who to draft for the position. It is true that receivers have to work harder to rack up yards, and that they don't have an overly great value at only […]

Round-by-Round FFPC Best Ball Slim Breakdown: Rounds 1-6

Over the last few weeks, I've put out articles outlining draft strategies for each position in the FFPC best ball slim format. If you missed any, you can check them out below: Trimming the Fat: FFPC Best Ball Slim Draft Strategy (QB/RB) Trimming the Fat: FFPC Best Ball Slim Draft Strategy (WR/TE) Deciding that I […]

One-Man Mock: Rookie Dynasty Drafts (Superflex)

With the NFL Draft in our rearview mirror, we have finally embarked on Dynasty Rookie Draft season, and the start of Dynasty Startup season is just around the corner. That means that many of you are actively wondering what to do with this year’s rookie class. It’s a fair question in need of an answer, […]

Early 2021 PPR Rankings Analysis - Running Back

It’s always good to comb through the rankings to see how players are being valued. The entire pool of running back is shallow at the top end. At the same time, it can also be considered deep when it comes to speculative assets that could provide value later in the season. After analyzing the running […]

WR/TE Stat Analysis: Catch Rate and Drawn Pass Interference

When it comes to drafting stud wide receivers and tight ends, we all pursue the same stats: receptions, yards, and touchdowns. It makes sense. Those three stats are the ones that ultimately yield actual, tangible fantasy points in every fantasy league, no matter the format. The savviest fantasy GMs often focus on targets, as without […]

Wide Receiver Best-Ball Rankings and Analysis (Tier 1-3)

We have already persevered through the most uneventful weeks of the offseason, and have embraced the accelerated news cycle that was fueled by free agency and the NFL Draft. Each transformation of the fantasy landscape has compelled managers to expand their involvement in best-ball drafts, and this process has accelerated as we progress through the […]

Saquon Barkley Won't Put A Timetable On His Return

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee), who missed the final 14 games of last season after tearing his ACL, declined to provide a timetable for his return when speaking to the media on Wednesday. "You know me, I'll take it one day at a time. … It's going to be whenever my body […]

Rookie Wide Receivers in the Best Fantasy Situation

Wide receivers are making an impact earlier each season. This year's draft class was as deep as ever, so there is no shortage of options when searching for help in fantasy leagues. We are all looking for the next Justin Jefferson but who could it be in 2021? Here are five rookie receivers in a […]