Best-Ball Rankings Analysis - Wide Receiver
At Rotoballer, we are MFL10 fanatics. So much so, that we assembled our very own Best-Ball rankings at each position. This will help you formulate a plan as you proceed through your upcoming MFL10 drafts. Our rankings also include tiers in order to provide you with a more detailed breakdown on which players you should... Read More
Best-Ball Rankings Analysis - Running Back
Since many of you have embraced the MFL10 format with overwhelming passion, the expert rankers at Rotoballer have assembled their Best-Ball rankings at each position. This will help you formulate a plan as you proceed through your upcoming MFL10 drafts. Our rankings also include tiers in order to provide you with a more detailed breakdown... 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
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
Is Deshaun Watson an Automatic QB1 in Re-draft Leagues?
Yes. Okay, y'all need more than a one-word answer? No problem. Last season, Houston Texans rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson took the league by storm. In six starts, Watson finished as a top two fantasy quarterback four times, with just one finish outside the top 10 (QB14 against the Patriots, when Watson threw a pair of... 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
WR Rookie Rankings - Redraft and Dynasty
This year’s wide receiver class was not supposed to be anything special. A couple of elite guys and maybe a few good players who could become starters, but they were overshadowed by the running backs. After the draft though, I am excited to see how this class performs in 2018 and beyond. A lot of... Read More
Rookie RB Rankings - Redraft and Dynasty
We spent all off-season trading for top first round picks and hyping this running back class. Most felt it was just as good, if not better than the 2017 class. The draft came and went however and I couldn’t help but feel underwhelmed by landing spots for a majority of guys. A lot of rookie... Read More
Rookie QB Rankings - Redraft and Dynasty
Even though the running back position was the deepest in the 2018 NFL draft class, the quarterbacks controlled the headlines. This draft featured several quarterbacks that could potentially change the direction of their new franchise. That also means there are several quarterbacks that could offer excellent value to your fantasy football team. Part one of... Read More
RotoBaller's Early 2018 Redraft Football Mock - Rounds 4-6
Welcome to the RotoBaller Mock Redraft, which we are doing way, way too early because we care way, way too much about fantasy football. But hey--you care too much too, because you're here with us on this adventure! We're one big, football family! This slow draft has been going on for a little while, which... Read More
RotoBaller's Early 2018 Redraft Football Mock - Rounds 2-3
It's been a minute (figuratively speaking) since we started this mock draft, and many moves have been made on the free agent market over the last couple of weeks. Then there's the Cleveland Browns, who threw everything into chaos on one March day. With the NFL Draft still weeks away and many cuts, signings, and... Read More
Early Dynasty Startup Mock Draft - Round 2
This is the second installment in our way-too-early dynasty startup mock draft series. The first round of any draft is crucial to get a player who can act as the foundation of your team, mess that up and you’ll be playing from behind the curve for the first year if not longer. If the first... Read More
RotoBaller's Early 2018 Redraft Football Mock - Round 1
The great thing about playing your favorite game with true fantasy degenerates is that there is never an "off" time for the game. It feels like yesterday we started drafting, both in eulogy to the 2017 fantasy football season, and a eulogy to when the RotoBaller writing team started our in-house PPR draft, which has... Read More
Early Dynasty Startup Mock Draft - Round 1
Here at Rotoballer, it’s never too early for a football mock draft! Free agency and the NFL draft will change the composition of the league, but the accompanying hype can skew how we feel about players and lead to overdrafting mistakes (can anyone say Terrelle Pryor?). Dynasty football never ends, so we’re here to provide you... Read More
Dynasty Tight Ends - Football Rankings Analysis
The tight end position has always been one that can be a true difference-maker for a fantasy football team. It wasn’t too long ago that Rob Gronkowski and Jimmy Graham were first round picks in redraft leagues, and nobody thought twice about it. While the rest of your team is streaming tight ends week in... Read More
Dynasty Wide Receivers - Football Rankings Analysis
Wide receivers have been prioritized by dynasty owners in recent years, as the movement toward running-back-by-committee and relatively short shelf-life of running backs has made them a more volatile commodity. Receivers can be productive well into their 30s and tend to be more consistent. After 2017, we may be seeing a shift back toward the... Read More
Dynasty Running Backs - Football Rankings Analysis
In dynasty leagues, running backs are always the most difficult position to gauge. They can be a great short-term investment, but can be a mind boggling issue when looking at their long-term value. The running back position is the most volatile due to injury and career length. Some of the best fantasy seasons from running... Read More
Dynasty Quarterbacks - Football Rankings Analysis
When looking at the quarterback position for dynasty leagues, just as the other positions, fantasy owners need to think about the construction of their roster. Are they in win-now mode and can saddle up with a veteran like Tom Brady or Drew Brees, or is the team building towards becoming a contender so it can... Read More
2018 NFL Draft Prospects - Quarterback Tiered Rankings
In my recent 2018 NFL Draft prospect preview series, I provided an introduction of the most noteworthy players in the order that they are currently projected to be drafted, but I didn't entire lay out my personal rankings. In this space, I will break down each tier of my 2018 NFL rookie rankings by position, beginning with... Read More
2018 NFL Draft Prospects - Running Back Tiered Rankings
Earlier, I began my tiered analysis of prospective NFL rookies with a look at the quarterback draft class. In this space, I will break down each tier of my rookie rankings by position, continuing with running backs. With a class a deep as this, tier breakdowns are critical for identifying value in dynasty drafts. But... Read More
Divisional Round Rankings (Top 100)
Welcome back, RotoBallers. The NFL playoffs are heating up as we approach the second round, and we are still here churning out our weekly fantasy football advice. For those of you playing in fantasy football playoff leagues or DFS contests (on FanDuel, DraftKings, etc), use this list as your player rankings guide. Below you will find our staff's fantasy... Read More
Wild Card Weekend Rankings (Top 100)
Welcome back, RotoBallers. The NFL playoffs are about to start, and we are here as always. For those of you playing in fantasy football playoff leagues or DFS contests (on FanDuel, DraftKings, etc), use this list as your player rankings guide. Below you will find our staff's fantasy football rankings for Wild Card Weekend. Three of our lead fantasy football columnists, Bill Dubiel, Pierre... Read More
Conference Championships Rankings (Top 50)
Welcome back, RotoBallers. We are in the thick of the NFL playoffs as we approach the semi-finals, and we are still here churning out our weekly fantasy football advice. For those of you playing in fantasy football playoff leagues or DFS contests (on FanDuel, DraftKings, etc), use this list as your player rankings guide. Below you will find our staff's fantasy... Read More
Week 17 PPR Rankings (Top 300)
The results are in. Our very own Nick Mariano has finished as the 9th overall ranked expert for the season. You can see the results here. Nick was ranked #21 overall last week (Week 16) out of ~120 industry experts. That continued his incredible streak of being ranked in the top 25 experts for ten weeks straight: In Week 15,... Read More
Week 17 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts: 2017 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings
This is it! Bear in mind when reading this that things are going to be very screwy this week with many teams resting their best players for the playoffs and to reduce the risk of injury even if they're out of the playoffs. While this is being written on Wednesday, rankings may change drastically by Sunday... Read More
Week 17 Rankings Analysis - Pierre Camus vs Industry Consensus
In Week 17, you can really throw the rankings out the window. In fact, you may have to throw half your starting roster onto the bench or waivers, as many fantasy studs will find themselves resting for the playoffs. Many a fantasy owner believes that leagues with championships in Week 17 should be disbanded. I... Read More
Week 16 PPR Rankings (Top 300)
He can't stop, won't stop. Our very own Nick Mariano was ranked #22 overall last week (Week 15) out of ~120 industry experts, and now sits at a very impressive 10th overall expert for the season. Nick continued his white hot streak, and has now been ranked in the top 25 experts for nine weeks straight. He's absolutely on fiiiiiire! (NBA... Read More
Week 16 Half PPR Rankings (Top 300)
Below you will find our Week 16 Half-PPR rankings for fantasy football's Super Bowl. It's championship week, and lineup mistakes will be the difference maker between league champions and second place. We are here to make sure you win your leagues. Three of our lead fantasy football columnists, Bill Dubiel, Pierre Camus and Nick Mariano, have analyzed the NFL matchups and game slates for Week... Read More
Week 16 Standard Rankings (Non-PPR): Top 300
Congrats RotoBallers. It's Championship Week (for almost everyone), and we're bringing you our weekly ranks. Our very own Nick Mariano is now ranked as the 10th most accurate expert for the season out of ~120 industry rankers. Show that man some Twitter love. You can find Nick's ranks below, along with our lead editor Pierre Camus and lead columnist Bill Dubiel. On... Read More