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XFL Recap: Which Players Might Find Their Way To The NFL?
Early 2020 Breakout Candidates: Quarterback
It’s never too early to start planning your strategy for success in fantasy football. Whatever drives you to win, whether it’s cash, pride, bragging rights, or simply not having to do the league loser punishment, it’s justified if you are making every effort to try and take the league. The thing that keeps fantasy football... Read More
Way-Too-Early 2020 Mock Draft Reaction
Mock Draft SZN is here! Oh, wait...no, it's actually far too early for anyone to be doing mock drafts. Except us, the RotoBallers, because we couldn't wait to do a mock draft and I'm here to talk about the results. Below, you'll find my commentary on this totally accurate 2020 mock draft before the NFL Draft... Read More
XFL Week 5: What We Learned
The fifth week of XFL play is behind us, which means we've officially reached the halfway mark of the XFL regular season. The Houston Roughnecks remain the league's only undefeated team, and no one else has fewer than two losses. Tampa Bay and Seattle bring up the rear at 1-4, but Seattle's playoff chances are... Read More
Measuring the Measurables: NFL Combine Truths
The other day, a friend asked for my opinion on a restaurant he'd read a review on. I told him, “In my experience, it was amazing. I liked the style in which certain dishes were prepared. It’s not for everyone, but if you like things the particular way they make them, you’ll love it.” It’s... Read More
XFL Week 4: What We Learned
We're four weeks into the XFL season and, for those of you in season-long XFL leagues, are halfway through the fantasy regular season. Week 4 saw the first Texas Throwdown, in which the Houston Roughnecks beat the Dallas Renegades more to 4-0, and it also saw the Tampa Bay Vipers earn their first-ever XFL victory.... Read More
XFL Week 3: What We Learned
Week 3 of XFL football is behind us, and it was a week with some strange things. The Wildcats being up 27-0 at one point against the Defenders? Tampa having a shot against Houston? The New York Guardians scoring just nine points? Wait, nevermind, that last one was something we probably all expected based on... Read More
What Went Wrong with Odell Beckham Jr?
"What Went Wrong?" is a Rotoballer offseason series exploring fantasy players who underperformed their ADP. We'll explain why they fell below expectations and try to determine what it means for their value going forward. Finally free from the decrepit arm of Eli Manning and away from the torturous New York media, Odell Beckham Jr was... Read More
Dynasty Price Check - Adam Thielen
Many of you have already begun planning and building your 2020 rosters. This includes best ball owners who have assembled teams in that popular format. A number of owners in redraft leagues are inspecting the early rankings, while those of you who are involved in dynasty leagues have continued your process of relentless roster evaluation. As... Read More
XFL Week 2: What We Learned
The second week of the XFL is in the books, and it was an interesting week. On Saturday, offenses tanked, with a pair of games in which one or both teams struggled to move the ball. On Sunday, though, we saw the fireworks we were hoping for, headlined by Landry Jones becoming the league's first... Read More
Dynasty Price Check - Anthony Miller
Many of you have already begun planning and building your 2020 rosters. This includes best-ball owners who have assembled teams in that popular format. A number of owners in redraft leagues are inspecting the early rankings, while those of you who are involved in dynasty leagues have continued your process of relentless roster evaluation. As the... Read More
Dynasty Price Check - Darren Waller
Many of you have already launched into the planning process for your 2020 rosters. This includes best-ball owners who have embraced the opportunity to draft in that popular format. A number of owners in redraft leagues are also monitoring the early rankings, while those of you who are involved in dynasty leagues have continued a pace of... Read More
What Went Wrong with Alvin Kamara?
"What Went Wrong?" is a Rotoballer offseason series exploring fantasy players who underperformed their ADP. We'll explain why they fell below expectations and try to determine what it means for their value going forward. Drafted in the top tier of running backs, with a preseason ADP of #3 overall, many fantasy owners expected Alvin Kamara... Read More
Managing Running Backs in the Modern NFL
Who among us saw the film Gremlins and didn’t want their own little pet Mogwai like Gizmo? He was cute and curious and had a propensity to sing calming melodies. He was one little creature you weren’t ashamed to admit you liked and why not? The tricky part was that little Mogwai would multiply if... Read More
Introducing the 2020 Rookie Tight End Class
Out of all the skill positions, tight end is the one where rookies have the most issue making an immediate impact. But there's still always some value at every position in every NFL Draft, and the 2020 one is no exception, even if people are very down on this year's crop of tight ends. Let's... Read More
Can a New Coach Fix Baker Mayfield in 2020?
Another season has passed and another disappointment by Browns fans has been realized. Baker Mayfield got the head coach he wanted in Freddie Kitchens in 2019. In 2020, hopefully he's got the one he needs in Kevin Stefanski. Last season, under Kitchens, Mayfield had a coach he could control and manipulate. He did just that... Read More
Super Bowl LIV Prop Bets
RotoBaller fantasy football analysts Pierre Camus and Chris Mangano discuss some of the most interesting prop bets for Super Bowl LIV (54) between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well!... Read More
The King's Keeper Corner: NFL Postseason Impacts on Player Outlooks
With a break in the postseason NFL action, it is time to reflect on what we have seen in the playoffs so far and how certain performances will affect fantasy football outlooks in keeper and dynasty formats. How players respond and what they deliver at the most intense and critical times of the season can... Read More
Biggest Surprises of 2019: Tight End
The 2019 NFL season was anything but predictable. I mean, the Tennessee Titans made the AFC title game! Andrew Luck retired right before the season! [Insert one of many, many other things here, because all lists need three items but I couldn't decide between all the possible third options.] One position where things at the... Read More
Introducing the 2020 Rookie Running Back Class
The 2020 class has been getting a ton of hype for some time now and as the offseason goes on, it’s only going to pick up. If you’ve gathered yourself some 2020 rookie picks, hold on to them because they’re only going to gain value. This year’s running back class is going to be very... Read More
Introducing the 2020 Rookie Quarterback Class
If you’re an avid dynasty football fan, you know very well that there is no off-season. For the average fantasy football fan, the season is over and won’t be talked about again until the NFL Draft, or even later. Dynasty owners know that this time of year can be just as exciting as any, and... Read More
2020 Early Sleepers and Draft Targets: Running Back
It is going to be almost impossible to win your fantasy football league in 2020 without a strong set of running backs, even in today’s pass-happy NFL. While quarterbacks and wide receivers have gained importance in fantasy football in recent years, building your fantasy roster around your running back corps is still one of the... Read More
2020 Early Quarterback Sleepers and Draft Targets
Heading into 2020, Lamar Jackson, Dak Prescott, Russell Wilson, and Deshaun Watson will surely be the most-coveted quarterbacks in fantasy football drafts. Similar to Patrick Mahomes in 2018, Lamar Jackson took the NFL by storm in his first year as a full-time starter and set an NFL record for rushing yards by a quarterback. Personally,... Read More
Broken Hearts Club: Dealing With Underperforming Rookies in Dynasty
Every summer we become obsessed with rookies who are going to take the fantasy world by storm. We tune into preseason games or watch highlights and get excited by the Amir Abdullah big runs, the Mike Boone shiftiness, or the Deon Cain receptions. We all swear we see the rookie that is going to take... Read More
Pivot Plays and Post-Waiver Pickups: Week 17
We have one more regular-season Sunday of NFL football, fantasy football folks! Let’s end the season on a high note! Week 17 is always the hardest one to navigate for fantasy football general managers. Some superstars are rested because their teams have already clinched a playoff spot, while others are rested because their teams have... Read More
Aaron Rodgers: End of an Elite Fantasy Era?
The Packers are back in the NFL Playoffs for the first time in three years, and they have earned the top seed in the NFC. If we told you that was going to be the case before the season started, you would have thought they were rewarded with home-field advantage throughout the playoffs because of... Read More
Analyzing Weekly Volatility: 2019 NFL Season Review
When it comes to handling a fantasy football team there isn't a single approach to win the weekend or the season. In fact, much of it depends on your personality and how able or willing you are to deal with risks. You can be a completely risk-averse player, opting for the safest plays every time,... Read More
Benching Star Players? Don't Dance With Who Brung Ya
The common adage is to "start your studs" or, in more folksy terms, "dance with the one who brung ya." The common thought between it all is simply that certain guys on your team have been solid for you all year and gotten you into the finals or 3rd place game, where you're playing for... Read More
The Fantasy Football Guide to College Bowl Season
It's time for the best -- or, if you think 300-something games is too many, the worst -- part of the football season: Bowl games. This year, we've got 40 bowl games in total. That's a lot of games to sit through, especially if you're not a big college football fan, so let's give y'all,... Read More
Show Me The Money! Stashes That Could Win Your League
Success in the fantasy playoffs is all about planning ahead. Your bench is no longer a safe space for high floor players without much of a ceiling; they won't win you the big game. You need to look ahead and stash players with exploitable matchups in the weeks to come so that you don't get... Read More
