2024 Fantasy Football Rookies - Day 3 Picks and Undrafted Free-Agent Sleepers

As the post-NFL Draft buzz begins to wear down, fans get a better idea of how their squad will shape up this season and fantasy football managers can begin theorizing on how they plan on attacking their drafts in the coming months. While there is plenty to be excited about from a fantasy perspective from […]

Baker Mayfield, Jared Goff, Joe Flacco: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 16

Week 16 is underway, and fantasy managers alike are forced to make crucial start ‘em, sit ‘em decisions as they either navigate the playoffs or try to avoid a last-place finish. Baker Mayfield, Joe Flacco, and Jared Goff are all hot-name QBs that fantasy managers may be unsure of what to do in their lineups […]

Playoff Bubble NFL Teams: Who Has The Inside Track On A Playoff Berth?

As Week 14 approaches, the AFC and NFC playoff races have gotten incredibly tight. There have been plenty of surprise teams that would have football fans all around scratching their heads if they saw the current playoff picture from today back in August. In the AFC, we have teams like the Chargers, Bills, and Bengals […]

Josh Downs - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Flex / WR3 ANALYSIS: Downs has subtly been one of the best rookie receivers this season. Despite being taken as the 12th WR off the board in the NFL draft this past April, he currently ranks No. 5 among rookies in receiving yards while playing mostly […]

Team Defenses (D/ST) To Avoid for Fantasy Football Drafts - Buccaneers DST, Chiefs DST, Colts DST, more

After going through all of the defenses that you should be targeting in drafts for the 2023 season, I will now be highlighting some defenses that you should avoid when on the clock late in the late rounds.  This will not include any top defenses. Instead, I will be going through a few that you […]

Which Team Could Pick Jahmyr Gibbs in the 2023 NFL Draft?

Round 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft kicks off two weeks from tomorrow. The mock drafts are flying along with the speculation and rumors heating up around various teams and prospects. One of the most intriguing prospects for the purpose of fantasy football is former Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs. Gibbs began his career at […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL WRs: Week 18 Updates for Tyler Lockett, Treylon Burks, DeAndre Hopkins, Jakobi Meyers, Mecole Hardman

Welcome to Week 18 of the fantasy football season and the Saturday edition of our WR injury reports! Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for wide receivers in Week 18, as of January 7th. The injury statuses for various NFL wide receivers are up in the air for Week 18, including Tyler […]

Should I Add Russell Gage In Fantasy Football For Week 4? Waiver Wire Outlook

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered week 3 without their primary receiving threats. With their stars kept off the field by various obstacles, quarterback Tom Brady was forced to adapt his passing game to stretch the depth chart. Former Atlanta Falcons standout Russell Gage stepped in to lead the Bucs in targets and receptions, and he […]

Overlooked Three-Down Linebackers Who Are Going to Rack Up 100+ Tackles

The days of NFL teams keeping three or four linebackers on the field for whole drives are long gone. With offenses running three-receiver sets, defenses are responding with extra defensive backs. Defenses play nickel and dime sets about three-quarters of the time. Most defenses only have one linebacker—usually the play-caller with the green dot on […]

Jimmy Garoppolo To Tampa Not Happening

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo remains with the team after months of trade rumblings. The veteran has been linked to possible deals with several clubs throughout the offseason. Interestingly, the Buccaneers are the latest team rumored to be looking to acquire Garoppolo, with the signal-calling then expected to serve as Tom Brady's backup, a […]

Under the Radar Wide Receiver Signings – Risers and Fallers

The start of free agency officially kicks off the start of the new NFL season and while most fans are glued to their favorite franchise and who they might add and in some cases, all the players they do not sign, plenty of low-level signings, end up falling through the cracks. As it relates to fantasy football, […]

Is Mike Evans Playing This Week? Should I Start Mike Evans In Week 17 If He Plays?

COVID continues to run rampant across the NFL as every team is dealing with issues of this pandemic. However, the change in COVID protocols has allowed vaccinated and unvaccinated players to return to the field in five days instead of ten. This has allowed many players to get placed on the COVID list and be […]

Should We Trust the Saints in Fantasy Football without Drew Brees?

For the last decade, the Saints offense has been one to target for fantasy football. Over the years we have seen QB1, RB1, WR1 and even TE1 finishes come from this Saints offense. In fact, there is a chance that many of you reading this have never had to worry about the Saints offense for […]

GPP Correlations and DraftKings DFS Lineups for Super Bowl LV

The Super Bowl is finally upon us. We're ready to watch a Battle of Titans with the Chiefs and Bucs. In one corner, we have Tom Brady, quite possibly the greatest quarterback of all time. His opponent is Patrick Mahomes, defending Super Bowl champion who looks poised to go down as one of the greats […]

The Super Bowl ATM: Bets, Player Props and Novelty Props for a Big Payday

This season in the NFL has been anything but routine. Rookies were deprived of an offseason program and the entire preseason to get acclimated to their new home and learn the playbook. Franchise players suffered devastating injuries. Games were played on Tuesdays and Wednesdays when needed. Indeed, in one instance, the Denver Broncos were forced […]

Super Bowl Squares - Strategies and Historical Trends for SB LV

One of the most common "office pool" games across the country this time of year is played on a piece of paper with 100 squares. The "Super Bowl Squares" game is a staple in offices and at Super Bowl parties because it is a fun way for everyone to have a rooting interest in the […]

The Fantasy Football Playoff Worry Meter: Who Can You Trust?

In recent weeks, some of your most important players have not delivered the statistical output we have expected and needed. Now you need to know, can you trust these bigger name performers who have started to disappoint during the two upcoming biggest weeks of the fantasy postseason? We have evaluated these “worrisome” players who seem […]

Sean Murphy-Bunting Won't Return Against Denver

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting (groin/hamstring) won't return to Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos. The second-year defensive back has played almost every snap for the Buccaneers Defense this season but has struggled coming into Sunday's game, allowing receptions on nine of the 10 plays where he was targeted. If Murphy-Bunting misses time moving […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights for Week 2

Welcome to Week 2, RotoBallers! Below you will find some of my spotlight plays and players to go with when faced with tough lineup decisions for Week 2 of the fantasy football season. These are based off my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller's NFL Premium Pass. Enter promo code KING […]

Disaster Recovery - Stud Turned Dud

The first week of the NFL season is in the books. We weren't sure if the 2020 season would start on time. We weren't sure what the games would look or feel like. We still aren't sure if all 17 weeks will go ahead as planned and if the season will reach its normal conclusion. […]

2020 NFL Schedule - Fantasy Football Winners and Losers

The NFL schedule release is an event that many fans look forward to each year. Due to current circumstances, you may be more excited than ever before to see your teams’ schedules. The first step many fans likely take is to look over their favorite team’s schedule and count potential wins or losses, tallying up […]

Tompa Bay: What to Expect from the Bucs with Tom Brady

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a couple of minor moves this offseason that you may have heard of. First, they went out and replaced their history-making, first-overall pick QB for a 43-year-old now-turned journeyman QB. They also forgot what year it was, trading a fourth-round pick for a player they found out was retired! Not […]

Engel's Offseason Angles: Brandin Cooks and NFL Draft Talk

The big free agency period has passed and we are almost at NFL Draft time. There is no shortage of news and rumors to stay updated on. Bookmarking the RotoBaller NFL Player News feed will ensure you stay informed every day. But we also wanted to flesh out some more unique perspectives here, especially for […]

Week 16 Stream Team - Free Agent and Bye-Week Streamers

It is likely championship week for most of you, which means everything is on the line. Hopefully, many of you have a team set in place and do not need streaming options, but if you are here reading this article, it is likely you need some help at some position. My goal is to provide […]

Disaster Recovery Week 9: Mike Evans Lacks (Fitz)Magic

Welcome to Disaster Recovery, where each week I'll examine why your studs played like duds. This isn't a place to find out why you should have benched a player for somebody on your bench. Disaster Recovery is to examine the guys who you didn't think twice about benching, and deciding if you should be panicking at all […]

Rookie RB Rankings - Redraft and Dynasty

We spent all off-season trading for top first round picks and hyping this running back class. Most felt it was just as good, if not better than the 2017 class. The draft came and went however and I couldn’t help but feel underwhelmed by landing spots for a majority of guys. A lot of rookie […]

Boom or Bust - Quarterback Projections for 2017

Ahhh… the question of when to draft a quarterback in fantasy football… a dilemma as old as time itself. Is it better to take a stud quarterback early on or to take your chances with depth at the position later? If you find yourself agreeing with the second option, you aren’t alone. It seems that […]

Dynasty Stock Watch for 2017 – TE

Fantasy football owners do not build their teams around tight ends, but as the NFL becomes more and more of a passing league, tight ends have become increasingly important. The offseason can wreak havoc with a player’s fantasy value, especially in dynasty leagues. Listed below are two tight ends to buy and two tight ends to […]

Fantasy Spin - DeSean Jackson to Bucs

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a glaring need for a No. 2 wide receiver, and they spent millions to fill it. DeSean Jackson has taken his fleet feet to Tampa Bay. Now, the Buccaneers look like one of the most explosive and fantasy-friendly passing attacks in the NFL. With Jameis Winston at quarterback, top-5 fantasy […]

2017 Rankings Analysis - Wide Receivers in Standard Leagues

The landscape has changed in fantasy football when it comes to how important wide receivers are. 23 wide receivers broke the 1,000-yard barrier in 2016, so the NFL continues to be a pass-first, run-second league. While receivers were third in the pecking order behind running backs and quarterbacks in fantasy football 3-5 years ago, the […]