2017 Rankings Analysis – Tight Ends in Dynasty Leagues
One of the best features of any dynasty league is the fact that it takes place year-round. Owners do not have to wait until late July or August to draft their rosters, they can make moves to positively or sometimes negatively impact their fantasy teams throughout the off-season, pre-season and regular season. As with any... Read More
2017 Rankings Analysis – Running Backs in Dynasty Leagues
The 2017 draft class of running backs is certainly one of the most highly touted of recent memory. Dynasty owners who have been stuck with the classes of 2015 and 2016 are rejoicing at the potential running back landscape after the 2017 class finally hits the field. Names in this class like Leonard Fournette, Christain... Read More
John Ross (WR, CIN) - 2017 Fantasy Football Sleeper
After an extremely successful collegiate career, the Cincinnati Bengals selected John Ross with the ninth overall pick in the 2017 draft. He went a bit higher than many expected, but his elite athleticism obviously struck a chord with the Bengals front office. Rookie wide receivers don't often make a huge impact in fantasy terms, but every... Read More
2017 Player vs Player - Todd Gurley vs. Leonard Fournette
Fantasy football draft season is upon us and RotoBaller is here to help! In this series, two RotoBaller experts will discuss the merits of two players with similar value and average draft position (ADP). Remember that situations will change for all players over the course of the summer and it may impact where they are... Read More
2017 Rankings Analysis – Quarterbacks in Dynasty Leagues
One of the best features of any dynasty league is the fact that it takes place year-round. Owners do not have to wait until late July or August to draft their rosters, they can make moves to positively or sometimes negatively impact their fantasy teams throughout the off-season, pre-season and regular season. As with any... Read More
Donnel Pumphrey (RB, PHI) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile
Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Philadelphia Eagles, 4.26 Dynasty Positional Rank: 71 Redraft Target Round: Unranked, not viable for 2016 Analysis: Donnel Pumphrey was one of the most successful college running backs in the history of the NCAA. Through four seasons, Pumphrey totaled 7,444 yards and 67 touchdowns on 1,158 touches. He did not play against elite competition... Read More
Jamaal Williams (RB, GB) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile
Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Green Bay Packers, 4.28 Dynasty Positional Rank: 42 Redraft Target Round: 11-13 Analysis: Jamaal Williams has been an inconsistent runner through college, but he has flashed early down potential. He recorded 60 receptions through 43 games, but he only totaled 15 receptions in his last two seasons at BYU. Overall, he totaled 4,468... Read More
Wayne Gallman (RB, NYG) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile
Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, New York Giants, 4.34 Dynasty Positional Rank: 60 Redraft Target Round: Unranked, not viable for 2016 Analysis: Wayne Gallman was a productive player for Clemson, but was overlooked because of Deshaun Watson and Mike Williams. He displayed solid versatility, as he caught at least 20 passes in each of his three seasons at... Read More
Marlon Mack (RB, IND) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile
Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Indianapolis Colts, 4.37 Dynasty Positional Rank: 46 Redraft Target Round: 11-13 Analysis: Marlon Mack was a successful college runner that did not burn himself out with touches through three seasons. He ran for 3,609 yards and 32 touchdowns on 586 carries. He also added 65 receptions for 498 yards and one touchdown through... Read More
Brian Hill (RB, ATL) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile
Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Atlanta Falcons, 5.12 Dynasty Positional Rank: 100+ Redraft Target Round: Unranked, not viable for 2016 Analysis: Brian Hill ran as the workhorse running back for Wyoming in each of his last two seasons, as he totaled 658 touches in those two years. He turned those touches into 3,690 yards and 28 touchdowns.... Read More
Jeremy McNichols (RB, TB) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile
Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Tampa Bay Bucaneers, 5.18 Dynasty Positional Rank: 53 Redraft Target Round: 15-20 Analysis: Jeremy McNichols was the heir to Jay Ajayi, and he flashed tremendous upside at Boise State. In two seasons of starting, he totaled 3,980 yards and 53 touchdowns. He also had 88 catches over that span, which shows his versatility. McNichols... Read More
T.J. Logan (RB, ARI) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile
Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Arizona Cardinals, 5.36 Dynasty Positional Rank: 100+ Redraft Target Round: Unranked, not viable for 2016 Analysis: T.J. Logan was not the starting running back for UNC, but he displayed elite speed, which is coveted by teams in the NFL. Through 49 collegiate games, Logan totaled 2,828 yards and 23 touchdowns on only 474 touches.... Read More
Aaron Jones (RB, GB) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile
Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Green Bay Packers, 5.36 Dynasty Positional Rank: 75 Redraft Target Round: 22-25 Analysis: Aaron Jones started two full seasons at UTEP, and he looked elite in each of those seasons. In those 24 games, Jones ran for 3,094 yards and 28 touchdowns, while adding 58 receptions for 529 yards and six touchdowns through the... Read More
De'Angelo Henderson (RB, DEN) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile
Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Denver Broncos, 6.19 Dynasty Positional Rank: 66 Redraft Target Round: 16-19 Analysis: De'Angelo Henderson is a small school prospect, who was highly productive during his time at Coastal Carolina. He ran for 4,635 yards, but more importantly, averaged more than 6.0 yards per carry in each of his four seasons. He also found the... Read More
Elijah McGuire (RB, NYJ) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile
Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, New York Jets, 6.04 Dynasty Positional Rank: 89 Redraft Target Round: 22-25 Analysis: Elijah McGuire was a productive player at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. In four seasons, he recorded 5,695 yards and 52 touchdowns on 840 total touches. He displayed tremendous versatility, as well, recording 130 receptions in those games. He displayed average... Read More
Elijah Hood (RB, OAK) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile
Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Oakland Raiders, 7.24 Dynasty Positional Rank: 74 Redraft Target Round: Unranked, not viable for 2016 Analysis: Elijah Hood was a two-year starter for North Carolina, and he totaled 2,534 yards and 25 touchdowns in 25 games during those seasons. He displayed elite potential during his sophomore season, but then took a step back... Read More
Let the Kids Play - Why You Should Pick Rookie RBs Over Vets in 2017
The 2017 NFL Draft’s running back class was one of the most highly touted in recent memory. With eight players being drafted in the first three rounds, this class has a robust investment and is very likely to generate a number of immediate impact players. My aim in this article is to convince you that... Read More
Samaje Perine (RB, WAS) - 2017 Fantasy Football Sleeper
The Washington Redskins passing offense surprised last season, finishing second in the NFL in passing yards behind only the New Orleans Saints. However, their 21st-ranked rushing offense left plenty of room for improvement for the looming 2017 season. Second-year running back Matt Jones started the season as the lead back until his benching in week 8.... Read More
2017 Player vs. Player - Mike vs. Tyrell Williams?
The Chargers have Keenan Allen, who has proven (when healthy) to be an elite level possession receiver. They signed Travis Benjamin last offseason. Dontrelle Inman has been serviceable when on the field. And last year injuries forced them to deploy Tyrell Williams, who proved himself capable of being one of the better receivers in the league. So... Read More
Dak Prescott vs. the 2017 Rookie Quarterback Class
Ezekiel Elliott wasn’t the only Dallas Cowboy who dominated during his rookie season. Dak Prescott stunned the fantasy football world last year by throwing 23 touchdown passes while only getting intercepted four times and effectively supplanting Tony Romo at QB. Only New England’s Tom Brady had a better touchdown-to-interception ratio. Aaron Rodgers came close. So... Read More
Buy, Don't Draft the Future of Your Dynasty Team
One of the most exciting times in every dynasty owner’s season is the annual rookie draft. Hours are spent watching film, dissecting combine times and determining which college statistics will help a player translate to the NFL successfully. After tirelessly crafting a draft board and mocking how each pick will fall, it’s finally the day... Read More
Which 2017 Rookie Tight End Should Be #1 On Your Draft Board?
The rookie tight end class heading into this year’s draft was one of the deepest since 2010 when Rob Gronkowski, Jimmy Graham, and Dennis Pitta entered the league. Only one tight end was drafted in the first round that year, namely Oklahoma Sooner Jermaine Gresham, compared to 2017 where three tight ends were drafted in... Read More
Samaje Perine (RB, WAS) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile
Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Washington Redskins, 4.07 Dynasty Positional Rank: 31 Redraft Target Round: 8-10 Analysis: Samaje Perine burst onto the scene at Oklahoma with an elite freshman season before losing production in each of his two seasons after that. He split work in the backfield with Joe Mixon for his sophomore and junior seasons, but he... Read More
Christian McCaffrey (RB, CAR) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile
Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Carolina Panthers, 1.08 Dynasty Positional Rank: 10 Redraft Target Round: 2 Analysis: McCaffrey was a “do-it-all” player during his three years at Stanford, as he totaled 5,128 yards and 31 touchdowns on offense to go along with 1,859 yards and two touchdowns in the return game. The majority of his yards came in... Read More
Joe Williams (RB, SF) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile
Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, San Francisco 49ers, 4.15 Dynasty Positional Rank: 44 Redraft Target Round: 12-14 Analysis: Joe Williams is one of the strangest stories in the NFL Draft. He was a dominant player at Utah, but he retired from football only a couple games into the season. He stated that he was physically and mentally breaking and... Read More
James Conner (RB, PIT) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile
Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Pittsburgh Steelers, 3.41 Dynasty Positional Rank: 73 Redraft Target Round: 13-15 Analysis: James Conner has the best story of anyone drafted this season. He enjoyed an elite sophomore season, recording 1,835 total yards and 26 total touchdowns. He then tore his MCL and was diagnosed with cancer. Conner went on the beat cancer while... Read More
D'Onta Foreman (RB, HOU) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile
Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Houston Texans, 3.25 Dynasty Positional Rank: 40 Redraft Target Round: 13-15 Analysis: D'Onta Foreman was only a three-star recruit, but he burst onto the scene with an elite junior season. In his final year at Texas, Foreman ran for 2,028 yards and 15 touchdowns on 323 carries. He struggled in pass protection, though, which... Read More
Tarik Cohen (RB, CHI) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile
Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Chicago Bears, 4.13 Dynasty Positional Rank: 78 Redraft Target Round: 20-25 Analysis: Tarik Cohen is a small school prospect, who brings elite playmaking abilities to the table. He started four years at North Carolina A&T, and he dominated the lesser competition with 6,564 yards and 59 touchdowns on 966 total touches. He’s a threat... Read More
Alvin Kamara (RB, NO) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile
Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, New Orleans Saints, 3.03 Dynasty Positional Rank: 23 Redraft Target Round: 11-13 Analysis: Kamara was never the lead running back for the Volunteers, as he only totaled 284 touches through two seasons. He looked great with those touches, though, as he recorded 1,977 yards and 23 touchdowns with those touches. He displayed elite... Read More
Joe Mixon (RB, CIN) - 2017 NFL Rookie Profile
Position, Team, NFL Draft Spot: RB, Cincinnati Bengals, 2.16 Dynasty Positional Rank: 11 Redraft Target Round: 3-4 Analysis: Mixon was suspended for one year at Oklahoma, but displayed elite talent in his two seasons on the field. He only needed 365 touches to produce 2,921 yards and 26 touchdowns. He displayed elite receiving potential, frequently catching the ball on... Read More