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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.
Exploiting Defensive Matchups with Predictive Analysis - Week 3
With two weeks of data we can start to see which defenses the Predictive Defensive Matchup Chart may have underrated. Keep in mind that two games is a small sample size, so adding in preseason predictive data should help give a more complete picture. Below is the updated chart including Week 3 opponents. There are... Read More
Cornerback Matchups Chart - Week 2 Analysis
With Week 1 in the books, there is now 2020 data for all 32 teams. 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... Read More
Exploiting Defensive Matchups with Predictive Analysis - Week 2
Week 1 is in the books and we have new data to add to preseason predictive analysis. A reader asked me if we can expect this chart to be updated every week. The plan is to update the chart for at least the first five weeks of the regular season. By Week 6, five games... Read More
Exploiting Defensive Matchups with Predictive Analysis
The NFL season is underway, but fantasy managers still have decisions to make about their Week 1 lineups. There are many tools to help managers make start/sit decisions, and matchups are a key factor. Generally, you want to target bad defenses. You obviously want to start QBs, WRs, and TEs against poor pass defenses and RBs... Read More
Updated Running Back PPR Draft Rankings and Analysis
Hitting on the right RB can win you a league. Christian McCaffrey was a monster in 2019, rewarding fantasy players who took him over Alvin Kamara, Ezekiel Elliot, and in some instances even Saquon Barkley. Sorting out this year’s RB landscape could be the difference between winning it all and missing the playoffs. This year,... Read More
Andrew Lalama's Bold Predictions for 2020 Fantasy Football
I love bold predictions articles because I hate chalk. Preseason ADP is never anywhere near accurate when predicting the season, yet many fantasy drafters have trouble differentiating from the consensus. Last year I predicted that Lamar Jackson would break the QB rushing record, Chris Godwin would have a big season, and David Johnson would struggle.... Read More
Andrew Lalama's Top 10 Half-PPR Rankings
I’m considering David Johnson at six. Not the sixth round, but at sixth overall. I’m hoping to land Devonta Freeman or Derrick Henry in the third round, but the decision is a tough one if both are on the board. For quarterback, I’m either going Aaron Rodgers in the seventh round or waiting until the... Read More
2020 NFL Draft Review - AFC West
The AFC West is the final division in the 2020 NFL Draft review series. Catch up on the other installments of this 2020 NFL Draft review series with the NFC West, AFC South, NFC South, AFC East, NFC East, AFC North, and NFC North. Every year after the draft, I write a way-too-long review of each team’s draft. The purpose of... Read More
2020 NFL Draft Review - NFC West
We roll on with a division-by-division rundown of the 2020 NFL Draft with arguably the best division in football, the NFC West. Catch up on the other installments of this 2020 NFL Draft review series with the AFC South, NFC South, AFC East, NFC East, AFC North, and NFC North. Every year after the draft, I write a way-too-long... Read More
2020 NFL Draft Review - AFC South
We continue with the divisional rundown of the 2020 NFL Draft with the intriguing AFC South. Catch up on the other installments of this 2020 NFL Draft review series with the NFC South, AFC East, NFC East, AFC North, and NFC North. Every year after the draft, I write a way-too-long review of each team’s draft. The purpose of... Read More
2020 NFL Draft Review - NFC South
If you missed the first three installments of this 2020 NFL Draft review series, you can read the AFC East, NFC East, AFC North, and NFC North. Every year after the draft, I write a way-too-long review of each team’s draft. The purpose of this draft review is to give predictions for the careers of each team’s... Read More
2020 NFL Draft Review - AFC East
If you missed the first three installments of this 2020 NFL Draft review series, you can read the NFC East, AFC North, and NFC North. Every year after the draft, I write a way-too-long review of each team’s draft. The purpose of this draft review is to give predictions for the careers of each team’s drafted players.... Read More
2020 NFL Draft Review - NFC East
If you missed the first two installments of this 2020 NFL Draft review series, you can read the AFC North review here and the NFC North review here. Every year after the draft, I write a way-too-long review of each team’s draft. The purpose of this draft review is to give predictions for the careers of each team’s... Read More
2020 NFL Draft Review: AFC North
If you missed the first installment of this 2020 NFL Draft review series, you can read the NFC North review here. Every year after the draft, I write a way-too-long review of each team’s draft. The purpose of this draft review is to give predictions for the careers of each team’s drafted players. I’ve watched film of... Read More
2020 NFL Draft Review: NFC North
Every year after the draft, I write a way-too-long review of each team’s draft. The purpose of this 2020 NFL Draft review series is to give predictions for the careers of each team’s drafted players. I’ve watched film of each player I’m commenting on. Draft grades are overly optimistic and unrealistic. Unlike the majority of post-draft... Read More
Day Two NFL Mock Draft (Rounds 2-3)
Welcome to day two of the 2020 NFL Draft. The first round is in the books, but the draft is just heating up. The second and third rounds are opportunities for teams to add potential starters and fill needs. There are still high-upside prospects on the board, especially at running back, wide receiver, offensive tackle,... Read More
Final 2020 NFL Mock Draft
It’s draft day! Hopeful NFL fans are optimistic and excited, ready for their favorite team to ace the draft. For some fanbases, the reality may be more disappointing. Part of the fun of the NFL Draft is the uncertainty of it. "Chalk" mock drafts rarely turn out to be even remotely accurate. Creating a mock... Read More
2020 NFL Draft Prospects: Top 50 Rankings
The 2020 NFL Draft is right around the corner. This draft class is headlined by a Heisman Trophy-winning signal-caller and a beastly Buckeye defender. There's a potential franchise-changer with durability concerns and a true shutdown cornerback. Deep at wide receiver and offensive tackle, the 2020 class features more future stars than usual. The purpose of... Read More
2020 NFL Mock Draft 2.0
With the NFL Draft just one week away, smokescreen season is upon us. Most mock drafters agree on the top three picks, but the draft gets fascinating at pick No. 4. The Giants could trade the pick to a team looking for a quarterback or sit tight and take the best offensive lineman or defensive... Read More
2020 NFL Mock Draft 1.0
There are less than two weeks until the 2020 NFL Draft. The league is gearing up for an unprecedented virtual experience, with some teams concerned about the security of the technology being used. Football fans are particularly excited, as a sports-starved nation looks for an escape from current events. Even without the in-person fanfare, the NFL... Read More
NFL Draft - Top 15 Running Back Rankings
The 2020 NFL Draft features a well-rounded running back class. Opinions differ on the top back in the class, but most agree there is a first tier of four backs – D’Andre Swift, Jonathan Taylor, Clyde Edwards-Helaire and J.K. Dobbins. Fantasy players should be excited to see where backs are drafted, as opportunity directly correlates to fantasy... Read More
NFL Draft - Top 30 Wide Receiver Rankings
The 2020 NFL Draft features arguably the best receiver class this decade. These dynamic playmakers come in all different shapes and sizes with strengths ranging from run-after-catch skills to physicality in winning contested catches. It will be interesting to see how many receivers go in the first three rounds and how far teams are willing to wait... Read More
2020 NFL Draft - Top 100 Big Board and Undervalued Prospects To Watch
The beauty of the NFL Draft is that people can watch the same prospects and come to different conclusions. NFL teams may have certain players ranked higher than others due to scheme fit, size standards, or character research. I’ve already put on record how much I like wide receivers Tee Higgins, Bryan Edwards, Lynn Bowden... Read More
