Round-by-Round FFPC Best Ball Slim Breakdown: Rounds 1-6
Over the last few weeks, I've put out articles outlining draft strategies for each position in the FFPC best ball slim format. If you missed any, you can check them out below: Trimming the Fat: FFPC Best Ball Slim Draft Strategy (QB/RB) Trimming the Fat: FFPC Best Ball Slim Draft Strategy (WR/TE) Deciding that I... Read More
Finding Value in Dynasty Rookie Drafts
In the world of redraft, every player in the NFL is on the table during your draft. In Dynasty, there is a startup draft when the league first starts where you pick from current NFL players. Every year after that, you have just one draft every year, and that is your rookie draft. Just as... Read More
Tight End Best Ball Tiered Rankings and Analysis
Tight end isn't everyone's favorite position in fantasy football. Beyond the top tier, we encounter uncertainty, frustration, and the need to stream. There is no such option in best-ball leagues, though. Securing a high-end TE, especially in an FFPC format that uses TE-Premium scoring, is very appealing but not everyone can have Travis Kelce, nor... Read More
Take Advantage of Preseason Panic! FFPC Best-Ball Value Picks
With several weeks to go before NFL training camps are underway, all we have is speculation as to how things will shake out in the 2021 season. That said, we have plenty of drama because of a couple of high-profile players making headlines off the field. Then there are the smaller stories that also impact... Read More
NFL Rookie Spotlight - Michael Carter
The Jets were one of a number of teams pegged to take a day two running back that either waited until day three or did not take one altogether. With their first pick in the fourth round, the Jets selected North Carolina running back Michael Carter. When evaluating prospects' likelihood of NFL success, we care about... Read More
Dynasty Rookie Drafts and Free Agent Drafts - Reviewing FFPC League Trends
Many rookie drafts are completed in the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC), but you also may have one ahead or want to review how your own draft turned out. In this article, we have done a thorough recap of all FFPC rookie drafts in FFPC dynasty leagues to this point, with FFPC Average Draft Positions... Read More
NFL Rookie Spotlight - Jaylen Waddle
As a wide receiver drafted out of the University of Alabama, Jaylen Waddle is looking to carry on quite a tradition. Julio Jones, Calvin Ridley, Jerry Jeudy, Amari Cooper, and Henry Ruggs III are all former Tide receivers to be taken in the first round of the NFL Draft over the past decade. What is... Read More
Dynasty Risers and Fallers: Prescott, Cooper, Jeudy
This column was written by Alan Seslowsky (@alanseslowksy) and provided to RotoBaller by our friends at RosterWatch. Each week, this column provides you with movement in the RosterWatch Dynasty Rankings. We highlight players who have gained or lost value recently. Tracking these player value trends assists dynasty players in identifying opportunities to improve their rosters, as... Read More
NFL Rookie Spotlight - Tylan Wallace
The Baltimore Ravens selected Tylan Wallace in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL draft. Wallace became the sixth wide receiver drafted by the Ravens in the past three years. Only sixth-round pick James Proche has lower draft capital than Wallace. He was also drafted behind first-rounder Rashod Bateman which complicates his path to targets on... Read More
NFL Rookie Spotlight - Trey Sermon
The San Francisco 49ers made Trey Sermon the fourth running back off the board in the 2021 NFL draft. Although this is a very weak running back class, that is still relatively high by comparison. Sermon walks into a crowded backfield, but one without a true alpha. When evaluating prospects' likelihood of NFL success, we... Read More
Early 2021 Breakouts: Quarterback
While it is early yet - no training camp, no OTAs, no pre-draft trades, is it really ever too early for fantasy predictions? Potential moves involving superstars Deshaun Watson or Aaron Rodgers could definitely shake things up. But for now, don't count the following gentlemen out as quarterbacks who could carry your fantasy team. Change... Read More
NFL Rookie Spotlight - Chuba Hubbard
In what turned out to be a very poor decision, surefire Day Two NFL Draft pick Chuba Hubbard returned to college for his senior season and torpedoed his draft stock with a truly dismal season. Hubbard fell into the fourth round where he was drafted by the Carolina Panthers. When evaluating prospects' likelihood of NFL success, we... Read More
Dynasty Risers and Fallers: Harris, Etienne, Carter
This column was written by Alan Seslowsky (@alanseslowksy) and provided to RotoBaller by our friends at RosterWatch. Each week, this column provides you with movement in the RosterWatch Dynasty Rankings. We highlight players who have gained or lost value recently. Tracking these player value trends assists dynasty players in identifying opportunities to improve their rosters, as... Read More
NFL Free Agency and Draft Winners: Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns, once a punchline, now have one of the best rosters in the NFL and are a legitimate Super Bowl contender. Free agency was great for the Browns. Things only got better in the draft. The day started off with General Manager Andrew Berry and his wife welcoming a child and ended with... Read More
Coaching Matters: 2021 Houston Texans Coaching Staff Preview
After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff.... Read More
FFPC Early ADP Outlooks: Players To Keep An Eye on
As post NFL Draft participation has ramped up in the Fantasy Football Players Championship, we take an early look at Average Draft Positions. We highlight veterans and rookies who may see some of their values rise and fall going forward. Some of them can be value targets right now, and others may be overdrafted soon.... Read More
Early FFPC Best Ball Rankings - Superflex Scoring Formats
One of the most compelling formats in fantasy football is the Superflex league, which is truly an unofficial two-quarterback style of play. It is a fun and riveting challenge for the serious fantasy football player. If you are looking to prove yourself against some of the better players you can find or just want to... Read More
Dynasty Risers and Fallers: Lawrence, Fields, Lance
Each week, this column provides you with movement in the RosterWatch Dynasty Rankings. We highlight players who have gained or lost value recently. Tracking these player value trends assists dynasty players in identifying opportunities to improve their rosters, as the landscape of the market is ever-changing. This column was written by Alan Seslowsky (@alanseslowksy) and... Read More
IDP Stock Report: Post NFL Draft
If you’re like me, one of your favorite times of the year is the NFL Draft. It’s that magical moment where you can pretend your team is just a few picks away from greatness, even if they are the Jets or Lions! It’s a fantastical season when real football can somehow feel like fantasy football.... Read More
Immediate Impact: NFL Rookies Who Could Thrive in Redraft
Now that the draft is over, it’s time to evaluate the prospects again—this time in terms of a fantasy perspective. While many players who were selected by their respective teams could make an impact, it may not be right away. Nevertheless, fantasy managers should only be drafting players who they feel can make an impact... Read More
Dynasty Risers and Fallers: Ryan, Henry, Jacobs
Each week, this column provides you with movement in the RosterWatch Dynasty Rankings. We highlight players who have gained or lost value recently. Tracking these player value trends assists dynasty players in identifying opportunities to improve their rosters, as the landscape of the market is ever-changing. This column was written by Alan Seslowsky (@alanseslowksy) and... Read More
2021 NFL Mock Draft - Day Three (Rounds 4-7)
Below are the results from Days 1 and 2, along with live updates from Day 3 (Rounds 4-7) I have been updating the mock draft very frequently as I have in years past. There are 50-60 factors I look at in determining updates. Everything from free agent signings, team releases, new coaching staffs, player workouts,... 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
The Next Wave of Talented Tailbacks: Early Look At The Incoming Rookie Running Back Class
When it comes to fantasy football, the running back position is the most important one on your team. Running backs touch the ball more than any other non-quarterback position and they are the most likely to get the ball in the red zone and at the goal line. The truly elite ones rarely come off... Read More
Dynasty Risers and Fallers: Tagovailoa, Mayfield, Higgins
Each week, this column provides you with movement in the RosterWatch Dynasty Rankings. We highlight players who have gained or lost value recently. Tracking these player value trends assists dynasty players in identifying opportunities to improve their rosters, as the landscape of the market is ever-changing. This column was written by Alan Seslowsky (@alanseslowksy) and... Read More
Getting to Know More 2021 NFL Draft Prospects
The NFL Draft is quickly approaching us! You may be thinking that is when all the rookie hype will end, but you’d be mistaken. The NFL Draft just kicks off dynasty rookie draft and best ball season - both of which will make sure to keep rookies all the rage throughout draft season. And while... 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
Early FFPC Best Ball Rankings - Tight End Premium Scoring
Not only is the FFPC (Fantasy Football Players Championship) home to some of the best high stakes and serious Fantasy Football competitions you will find anywhere, it also features various formats and unique scoring elements that add extra appeal and additional layers of challenges. Best Ball drafts have already started on the FFPC site, and... Read More
Dynasty Risers and Fallers: Sam Darnold, Daniel Jones, Antonio Gibson
Each week, this column provides you with movement in the RosterWatch Dynasty Rankings. We highlight players who have gained or lost value recently. Tracking these player value trends assists dynasty players in identifying opportunities to improve their rosters, as the landscape of the market is ever-changing. This column was written by Alan Seslowsky (@alanseslowksy) and... Read More