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About Andrew Lalama - RotoBaller
My name is Andrew Lalama and I have been a film-watching, analytics-tracking draftnik for over 10 years. I teach and coach college football in New York City. Proponent of drafting Best Player Available.
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Andrew Lalama - RotoBaller has written 113 articles so far, you can find them below.
Final 2021 NFL Mock Draft - Round 1
The 2021 NFL Draft is finally here and rumors continue to swirl. We still don't know which QB the 49ers are taking at No. 3 and whether or not the Falcons will go QB at No. 4, trade down, or go with Kyle Pitts. From there, a handful of quality offensive players expect to be... Read More
NFL Draft Pick Value Study
Each year after the draft, I write a long draft review in which I predict the careers of players in each team's draft class. It's a ridiculous exercise, but fun to do and I think entertaining to read. Over the past 10 years of making these predictions, I've always cautioned readers that I would pick... Read More
2021 NFL Draft Top 50 Rankings
The 2021 NFL Draft is right around the corner. This year's draft class is unique considering the light schedules and opt-outs of the 2020 college football season. There was also no NFL combine, which made the pro-day circuit even more important than usual. This class overall lacks depth. The one area where this class is... Read More
Rookie Running Back Rankings (Pre-NFL Draft)
The 2021 NFL Draft RB class features two of the most productive RBs in college football history at the top. Najee Harris and Travis Etienne have both had storied collegiate careers and project as difference-making NFL backs. This class also features a talented duo from North Carolina and an enigmatic late-riser who produced at two powerhouse... Read More
Ja'Marr Chase - NFL Prospect Profile
The 2021 NFL Draft Prospect Profile Series features prominent 2021 NFL Draft prospects with film analysis and scouting insights. I have experience working in college football and have been studying the NFL Draft for over 15 years. My analysis is based on film study and analytics. A common misconception about the NFL Draft is that the... Read More
Kyle Pitts - 2021 NFL Draft Prospect Profile
The 2021 NFL Draft Prospect Profile Series features prominent 2021 NFL Draft prospects with film analysis and scouting insights. I have experience working in college football and have been studying the NFL Draft for over 15 years. My analysis is based on film study and analytics. A common misconception about the NFL Draft is that the... Read More
2021 NFL Mock Draft - Updated Round 1 Breakdown
The NFL offseason is in full swing. With the 2021 NFL Draft just over a month away, free-agent signings and trades are changing the NFL landscape by the minute. Pro days are also happening, as the media catches up on athletic testing numbers NFL teams may have already known about. This is my second mock... Read More
Elijah Moore - NFL Draft Prospect Profile
The 2021 NFL Draft Prospect Profile Series features prominent 2021 NFL Draft prospects with film analysis and scouting insights. I have experience working in college football and have been studying the NFL Draft for over 15 years. My analysis is based on film study and analytics. A common misconception about the NFL Draft is that the... Read More
Rondale Moore - NFL Draft Prospect Profile
The 2021 NFL Draft Prospect Profile Series features prominent 2021 NFL Draft prospects with film analysis and scouting insights. I have experience working in college football and have been studying the NFL Draft for over 15 years. My analysis is based on film study and analytics. A common misconception about the NFL Draft is that the... Read More
DeVonta Smith - NFL Draft Prospect Profile
The NFL Draft Prospect Profile Series features prominent 2021 NFL Draft prospects with film analysis and scouting insights. I have experience working in college football and have been studying the NFL Draft for over 15 years. My analysis is based on film study and analytics. A common misconception about the NFL Draft is that the college... Read More
2021 NFL Mock Draft - Round 1 Breakdown
It's draft season! The 2021 NFL Draft is still a few months away, but it's never too early for a mock draft. The upcoming offseason figures to be one of the more fascinating in NFL history. With nearly half the league projected to have a new starting quarterback, trades will be a major part of... Read More
Mac Jones - 2021 NFL Draft Prospect Profile
The NFL Draft Prospect Profile Series features prominent 2021 NFL Draft prospects with film analysis and scouting insights. I have experience working in college football and have been studying the NFL Draft for over 15 years. My analysis is based on film study and analytics. A common misconception about the NFL Draft is that the college... Read More
Zach Wilson - 2021 NFL Draft Prospect Profile
The NFL Draft Prospect Profile Series features prominent 2021 NFL Draft prospects with film analysis and scouting insights. I have experience working in college football and have been studying the NFL Draft for over 15 years. My analysis is based on film study and analytics. A common misconception about the NFL Draft is that the college... Read More
Justin Fields - 2021 NFL Draft Prospect Profile
Welcome to March. Pro Days are around the corner, the rumor mill is heating up, and draft boards are starting to round into form. The NFL Draft Prospect Profile Series will feature prominent 2021 NFL Draft prospects with film analysis and scouting insights. I have experience working in college football and have been studying the... Read More
Trey Lance - 2021 NFL Draft Prospect Profile
The Super Bowl is in the books, which means it's officially draft season! The NFL Draft Prospect Profile Series will feature prominent 2021 NFL Draft prospects with film analysis and scouting insights. I have experience working in college football and have been studying the NFL Draft for over 15 years. My analysis is based on... Read More
Trevor Lawrence - 2021 NFL Draft Prospect Profile
The NFL season is not quite over yet, but it's never too early to start evaluating draft prospects. The 2021 NFL Draft Prospect Profile Series will feature prominent 2021 NFL Draft prospects with film analysis and scouting insights. I have experience working in college football and have been studying the NFL Draft for over 15... Read More
WR/CB Matchups to Target and Avoid - Week 16
If you're reading this article, there's a good chance you've advanced to the fantasy finals in your league. Great job making it this far, but there are still lineup decisions to be made. If you're in the finals you probably have a good team, so your best bet may be to start the WRs who... Read More
WR/CB Matchups to Target and Avoid - Week 15
If you're reading this article, there's a good chance you've advanced to the fantasy semi-finals. Good job making it this far, but there are still plenty of decisions to be made in the final two weeks. My hope is that this WR/CB Matchup Chart has helped you throughout the season. The good news is that... Read More
WR/CB Matchups to Target and Avoid - Week 14
The fantasy playoffs are here and WR start/sit decisions could decide your season. With 14 weeks of data, the WR/CB Matchup Chart is a tool that can help. However, it is important to understand that the chart is not always predictive. Last week, Cooper Kupp and Tyler Lockett didn't dominate in favorable slot matchups, while... Read More
WR/CB Matchups to Target and Avoid - Week 13
With 13 weeks of data, the PPGA numbers on CB Matchup Chart are unlikely to change that much down the stretch. Atlanta is still an easy matchup for all receivers, while the Los Angeles Rams are the toughest. However, circumstances have changed in a few situations across the league. For example, Ugo Amadi is playing... Read More
WR/CB Matchups to Target and Avoid - Week 12
As we enter Week 12, injuries and changes in coaching tendencies continue to affect the CB Matchup Chart. Trends within recent weeks are becoming just as important to understand as the full-season data. The Jets have re-tooled their entire secondary with three new starters at each CB position. Keep an eye on rookie Bryce Hall... Read More
WR/CB Matchups to Target and Avoid - Week 11
As we enter Week 11, injuries and changes in coaching tendencies continue to affect the CB Matchup Chart. Trends within recent weeks are becoming just as important to understand as the full-season data. For example, Panthers CB Donte Jackson has been dealing with a foot injury, and it has adversely affected his performance. Justin Coleman... Read More
WR/CB Matchups to Target and Avoid - Week 10
As we enter Week 10, injuries and changes in coaching tendencies are beginning to affect the CB Matchup Chart. Trends within recent weeks are becoming just as important to understand as the full-season data. For example, Buffalo was shredded by slot receivers for the first seven weeks of the season but has been much tougher... Read More
WR/CB Matchups to Target or Avoid - Week 9
With several weeks of data, situations are becoming more crystalized and teams are game-planning to exploit clear-cut coverage weaknesses. Compiling this data and writing this article each week has made it clear that a receiver's talent and target share are more important than his opposition. With that said, fantasy managers should be aware of how... Read More
WR/CB Matchups to Target & Avoid - Week 8
With six or seven games of data for each team, situations are becoming more crystalized and teams are game-planning to exploit clear-cut coverage weaknesses. Compiling this data and writing this article each week has made it clear that a WR's talent and target share are more important than his opposition. With that said, fantasy managers... Read More
WR/CB Matchups to Target and Avoid - Week 7
The CB Matchup Chart has been a helpful resource all season, specifically in Week 6. Last week's article was predictive in forecasting boom games for Julio Jones, Justin Jefferson, and Christian Kirk. It also predicted let-downs from Robby Anderson, Cooper Kupp, and Mike Evans. This week's chart will give the most accurate landscape of CB matchups yet,... Read More
WR/CB Matchups to Target & Avoid - Week 6
It's Week 6 and with a larger sample size, the CB Matchup Chart is becoming even more meaningful. This week's chart will give the most accurate landscape of CB matchups yet, as I spent time reviewing alignment percentages for WR and CB groups and updated the chart accordingly. The main idea of the chart was... Read More
WR/CB Matchups to Target and Avoid - Week 5
The chart below is a snapshot of each team's cornerback group as it relates to allowing fantasy points. There are inherent flaws within the data compilation of cornerback play. The first being the fact that quantifying a 1-on-1 matchup in an NFL game is unfair because of zone coverages, mental errors, certain passing concepts, and... Read More
WR/CB Matchups to Target and Avoid - Week 4
Three weeks into the NFL season, the PPGA (points per game against) stat is beginning to stabilize and give us a better understanding of CB matchups. The truth is that defensive performance against a position is mostly driven by the receiver. For example, WR2s are only averaging 2.7 PPG against the Bengals. That is more... Read More
WRs to Target or Avoid - Week 3 Cornerback Matchups
After two weeks, NFL defenses are starting to round into form. This article will take a look at each team's cornerback group in an effort to find the best matchups to attack in fantasy. The following chart is a snapshot of each team's cornerback group as it relates to allowing fantasy points. There are inherent... Read More
