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Football stats fanatic and Sammy Watkins-truther. I am obsessed with fantasy football but am a soccer fan at heart (sincere apologies). Hopefully you don't get last by reading my advice.
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David Johnson Likely To Receive Extension
Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim has stated that running back David Johnson is expected to receive a contract extension in the near future. This comes in after Johnson sat out of the three-day mandatory minicamp. Because of the positive outlook for these contract talks, it is safe to say that Johnson will be involved... Read More
World Cup DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings: Matchday 1
With one game to open up the daily fantasy scene for the World Cup, Thursday's showdown between Saudi Arabia and Russia will be a great venue to start out the World Cup DFS season. With a single-game slate comes new rules for each site and different lineup strategies. Below we bring you seven players you should... Read More
David Johnson Will Reportedly Skip Three-Day Minicamp
Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson is expected to skip the team's three-day mandatory minicamp. Johnson is holding out for a contract extension, as the fourth-year pro is entering the final year of his rookie contract. Johnson was injured almost all of last season, but if he is able to resolve his contract dispute with... Read More
2018 FIFA World Cup Round One Fantasy Preview
Perhaps the most viewed global sporting event, the World Cup brings more than a billion fans to their television screens to watch a month of the world's most popular sport. With this comes the inevitable fantasy variant of the sport - a month-long competition that pits you against the rest of the planet. The most... Read More
David Johnson's Injury Not Serious
Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson recently sat out of practice with an undisclosed injury. However, per multiple sources, the injury is not considered serious. Johnson is entering a contract year after sitting out almost the entire 2017 season with a wrist injury. The previous year, Johnson was the No. 1 fantasy player in all... Read More
Jermaine Gresham Expected To Be Ready For Week 1
Arizona Cardinals tight end Jermaine Gresham (knee) is expected to be ready for the team's Week 1 encounter after tearing his ACL in last year's season finale. Gresham has been a low-end TE2 since joining the Cardinals and will likely split snaps with Ricky Seals-Jones, mitigating both of their values and making the pair virtually undraftable... Read More
Minicamp Should Give Sam Bradford More Work
The Arizona Cardinals are expected to give veteran quarterback Sam Bradford considerable work during the team's minicamp. This is good news for the signal-caller, as he should be the starter for the team's offense at the start of the season (given that he is able to play healthy). Bradford should be considered a QB2 with... Read More
Deshaun Watson - Sell Now, Buy Later
In dynasty formats, securing a top quarterback can help you build your dynasty team and truly dominate your league for several years. If you are stuck with a lower-tier quarterback, it can be difficult to balance out the weekly advantage that your opponents will have at the position. However, that is not to say that... Read More
Pat Mahomes vs 2018 QB Rookie Class
Oftentimes, the learning curve for quarterbacks entering the NFL is extremely high. A common trend among NFL coaches is to spend a high draft pick on quarterback talent and then let that quarterback sit and learn from a veteran stopgap signal-caller for a year or two until they are ready to play. For fantasy football,... Read More
Josh Rosen Impressing at OTAs
Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Josh Rosen has impressed thus far in the Cardinals organized team activities. Rosen was selected 10th overall by the team and will compete with quarterback Sam Bradford for the starting job. In redraft leagues, Rosen should not be drafted unless he wins the starting job. However, Rosen has strong dynasty appeal... Read More
Charges Against Christian Kirk Dropped
The charges levied against Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk have been dropped after the receiver paid restitution. The second-round pick of the Cardinals in the 2018 draft, Kirk looks to have a solid role on the team's offense this season and should be a good lottery ticket pick in redraft formats as well as... Read More
DeAndre Hopkins vs 2018 Wide Receiver Rookie Class - Dynasty Strategy
Wide receivers are a staple of NFL teams and fantasy rosters, with their ability to generate yards through the air a major factor for the success of the majority of NFL teams. Additionally, with PPR and half-PPR formats dominating fantasy scoring standards, wide receivers are becoming more and more important to championship rosters. Although wide... Read More
Christian Kirk Signs Rookie Contract
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk has signed his rookie contract with the team. This is great news for all parties involved, as Kirk has already been practicing with the veterans during organized team activities. Kirk profiles to be a starting receiver alongside Larry Fitzgerald during the 2018 season, making him an interesting lottery ticket... Read More
Todd Gurley vs 2018 Running Back Rookie Class - Dynasty Startups
There comes a point in every dynasty draft where you have to weigh between choosing a top tier proven talent with the seemingly unlimited upside of a rookie draft pick. It seems as if there is never an easy answer; veterans have the advantage of having an actual NFL track record, while rookies seem to... Read More
Carson Wentz - How Soon is Too Soon in Redraft?
Last year, the Philadelphia Eagles were arguably the best team in the NFL. With a 13-3 record and a first-place finish in the NFC East, the team from Philly had a lot going for it heading into the playoffs. However, after an injury to starting quarterback Carson Wentz, the team's playoff hopes were threatened. We... Read More
Rookie ADP Arbitrage - Tight End
The lack of depth at tight end is more apparent than ever, especially with Hunter Henry's unfortunate non-contact ACL injury in OTAs. Never fear, as help is on the way in the form of a brand new crop of young talent. After looking at wide receivers, running backs, and quarterbacks previously in our post-draft arbitrage... Read More
Rookie ADP Arbitrage - Wide Receiver
Rookie drafts in dynasty leagues are underway across the nation and as always, we're here to help. With a mix of new, unproven rookie players at each position joining veterans who vary in age and fantasy production, it is no easy task to decide which players to take during your drafts. We've already covered quarterback... Read More
Chad Williams Hopes To Improve On Poor Year 1
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Chad Williams hopes to improve on his poor performance from the previous year after failing to earn the trust of head coach Bruce Arians. The former third-round pick will hope to earn some playing time alongside Larry Fitzgerald and Christian Kirk as he looks to improve on his 31 receiving yards... Read More
Rookie ADP Arbitrage - Running Back
Now that the 2018 NFL Draft has come and gone, it is the time of year where dynasty fantasy football prepare for their all-important rookie drafts. However, for beginning dynasty players or those entering a new league, a dynasty startup draft is how players get allocated to each owner. These drafts also occur at this... Read More
David Johnson Still Wants 1,000 Rushing, 1,000 Receiving Yards
Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson has stated that his goal for the season is still 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards. This would make him a locked-in, high-end RB1 for the season and see him return to the form that he exhibited in 2016. Johnson spent all of last season injured but is... Read More
Rookie ADP Arbitrage - QB
With the 2018 NFL Draft firmly in the rearview mirror, now is the time of year where dynasty fantasy football owners lick their lips and get ready for their rookie drafts. However, for first year dynasty players or players who are entering a new dynasty league, a dynasty startup draft is how players get allocated... Read More
Cardinals Support Christian Kirk Despite Legal Trouble
Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks said the team knew about rookie wide receiver Christian Kirk's legal troubles before drafting him and fully support him in the process. This is good news for Kirk owners this year, as it is more likely that he does not receive any substantial penalty for his misconduct. However, a... Read More
Christian Kirk Arrested Three Months Before Draft
New rookie wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals, Christian Kirk, was arrested almost three months before the draft after damaging a vehicle while intoxicated outside of a golf tournament. Kirk was a second-round pick in the 2018 draft, and the Cardinals have stated that they were aware of this information when they selected Kirk. While... Read More
Rookie NFL Sleeper - Sony Michel (RB, NE)
Each year, there are several players who are undervalued following the NFL Draft. These youngsters are often thrust into competitive position groups, poor situations, or teams who didn't invest a first round pick as a glowing endorsement of their talents. However, for fantasy purposes, the recent increase in skilled and productive players out of the... Read More
Veteran Wide Receiver Greg Little Hoping For Cardinals Comeback
Veteran free-agent wide receiver Greg Little has been participating in the Arizona Cardinals rookie camps this offseason as the former Browns player hopes to make an impression and receive a roster spot at the end of the summer. Little had over 700 yards as a rookie in 2011 but spent last season "on the couch,"... Read More
Josh Rosen Signs With Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Josh Rosen has signed a four-year, $17.84 million contract with the Cardinals. The 10th overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft, Rosen will compete with Sam Bradford for the starting quarterback job, making him a low-end QB2 if he wins the job. Regardless of who is at quarterback for the team,... Read More
Adrian Peterson Is Looking For A Team
Former Cardinals running back Adrian Peterson is undergoing an intense offseason workout routine and is reportedly looking for a team after stating that he can still compete at a high level. One potential suitor would be the Saints, another of Peterson's former teams, who lost running back Mark Ingram to a four-game suspension. Regardless of... Read More
Derrick Coleman Signs With Cardinals
Free-agent fullback Derrick Coleman has signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals and is expected to be the starting fullback. Although his fantasy value is minimal, Coleman's signing mitigates any potential value from Elijhaa Penny, who was a running back last season but is expected to make the transition to fullback this year for... Read More
Fantasy Premier League Lineup Picks - Gameweek 38 EPL Preview
One of the fastest growing fantasy games is the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) - a season-long version of fantasy soccer for the English Premier League (EPL). With almost six million players this year, the FPL game is becoming a fixture for soccer enthusiasts across the globe. Here at RotoBaller, we will try to give you the... Read More
Rookie NFL Sleeper - Nick Chubb
Each year, there are several players who are undervalued following the NFL Draft. These youngsters are often thrust into competitive position groups, poor situations, or teams who didn't invest a first round pick as a glowing endorsement of their talents. However, for fantasy purposes, the recent increase in skilled and productive players out of the... Read More
