Biggest Busts of 2019: Wide Receivers

After a very interesting season of fantasy football action, many owners were left with a bitter taste in their mouth from a few of the “elite” NFL wide receivers. While Michael Thomas dominated and Julio Jones was his usual reliable self, not all was good if you played it safe by taking a receiver early.... Read More

Biggest Breakouts of 2019: Running Back

The 2019 fantasy football was filled with plenty of surprises across the board. Between guys like Devante Parker breaking out and David Johnson being a total dud, there was plenty of action that kept the fantasy season interesting. At the running back position, there were some very interesting young names that took off and broke... Read More

Introducing the 2020 Rookie Wide Receiver Class

With an exciting and quite deep rookie class incoming, the wide receiver position is no exception. Not only is this class very talented at the top, but the wide receiver position is very deep and will have plenty of late-round talent. Alabama leads the way this year at the wide receiver position and there are... 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

Dion Lewis (RB, TEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: If you’re playing in Week 17 and you’re looking for a running back to potentially start, Dion Lewis is someone to keep an eye on. The biggest factor here is Derrick Henry and his hamstring. While he is expected to return in Week... Read More

Mitch Trubisky (QB, CHI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues OWNED IN: 23% of Leagues ANALYSIS: If your fantasy football championship is in Week 17 and you’re in a deeper Superflex or 2QB league, then this one is for you. The Bears are taking on the Vikings in Week 17, who have been tough against opposing quarterbacks. The Vikings have... Read More

Ryan Tannehill (QB, TEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After being traded to the Tennessee Titans this past off-season, Ryan Tannehill has had his chance to show what he can do the last few weeks. The Titans benched Marcus Mariota and Tannehill played about half of the game in Week 6 against... Read More

Jaylen Samuels (RB, PIT) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After finally breaking out last week against the Dolphins, James Conner reminded us of the talent that he is and the upside that he brings fantasy owners. He’s started off slow, but had his first 100+ rushing yard game last week as... Read More

Sam Darnold (QB, NYJ) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues OWNED IN: 23% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After a rough start to the 2019 NFL Season, Sam Darnold has been a bit disappointing for fantasy owners. There’s a good chance that he’s a waiver wire option, even in Superflex and 2QB leagues. He’s missed three games this season, played in... Read More

Throw Out Those Outliers! Breakout Performances to Ignore

When it comes to fantasy football, we all know just how deceiving one big game can be. Last year, Derrick Henry became the poster boy for this as he had a few huge games at the very end of the season after struggling the majority of the season. This made his overall numbers look much... Read More

Diontae Johnson (WR, PIT) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Heading into the 2019 fantasy football season, a big question regarding the Pittsburgh Steelers offense was who would take on that WR2 role. Many owners including myself were looking at second-year wide receiver James Washington to take that role across from JuJu... Read More

Dallas Goedert (TE, PHI) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After putting up his best game of the year to date, Dallas Goedert is someone that is worth looking at from the waiver wire in deeper leagues. Zach Ertz continues to be a top option week in and week out, but really... Read More

Anthony Miller (WR, CHI) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Heading into the 2019 season, the Chicago Bears offense in general was one that many fantasy football owners were banking on a breakout from. Between Mitch Trubisky, Allen Robinson, second-year wide receiver Anthony Miller, and the running backs, it made sense. Unfortunately... Read More

Jaron Brown (WR, SEA) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: One of my favorite breakout candidates for the 2019 fantasy football season was Tyler Lockett of the Seattle Seahawks. After drafting DK Metcalf and losing Doug Baldwin to retirement, the WR2 role for the Seahwawks appeared to be up for grabs with... Read More

Cole Beasley (WR, BUF) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cole Beasley is someone that you can target in your deeper fantasy football leagues heading into Week 8. Beasley is currently the WR44 in PPR formats, after catching a touchdown last week against the Miami Dolphins. While he hasn’t seen a ton... Read More

Teddy Bridgewater (QB, NO) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Unfortunately for Saints fans, Drew Brees has missed the majority of the season so far with a thumb injury in Week 2 against the Chargers. Teddy Bridgewater has stepped up in a big way and the Saints are currently 6-1. While Brees is... Read More

Brandon Bolden (RB, NE) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After demolishing the New York Jets in Monday Night Football, it’s time to look at the next player on the New England Patriots to target on the waiver wire. The next one I’m looking at in the deepest of leagues would be... Read More

Noah Fant (TE, DEN) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Heading into the 2019 NFL season, there were two rookie tight ends that should’ve been on your radar. T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant. Both tight ends played together at Iowa and are extremely talented and athletic freaks. Tight ends don’t typically burst... Read More

Benjamin Watson (TE, NE) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After being released by the Patriots, Benjamin Watson was recently signed after Matt LaCosse suffered a sprained MCL against the Giants. Watson made his debut against the Jets on Monday Night and saw five targets. He caught three of them for just... Read More

Brian Hill (RB, ATL) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Entering his third season in the NFL, running back Brian Hill might finally have his opportunity to see the field in the next week or so. Devonta Freeman left last week’s game against the Rams after getting ejected and Ito Smith left... Read More

Rex Burkhead (RB, NE) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of leagues ANALYSIS: The New England Patriots continue to offer frustration for fantasy football owners. Whether you own James White or Sony Michel, there’s a good chance that you never truly feel comfortable with starting them week in and week out. Rex Burkhead will continue to... Read More

N’Keal Harry (WR, NE) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of leagues ANALYSIS: Heading into the 2019 NFL season, the rookie class was not seen as an overly talented class. With the few rookie running backs like Josh Jacobs and David Montgomery taking the spotlight, the wide receivers fell to the wayside. N’Keal Harry was viewed... Read More

Anthony Miller (WR, CHI) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of leagues ANALYSIS: Heading into the 2019 season, one of my favorite late-round targets in fantasy drafts was Anthony Miller. After a strong rookie campaign and many owners hoping for a breakout season out of Mitch Trubisky, it made sense. Unfortunately, Miller hasn't been worth much... Read More

Darrel Williams (RB, KC) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of leagues ANALYSIS: One of the more frustrating backfields in fantasy football this year, has been the Kansas City Chiefs. Whether it has been veteran LeSean McCoy or Damien Williams, the backfield has been a bit tough to predict week in and week out. The appeal... Read More

Chris Herndon (TE, NYJ) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of leagues ANALYSIS: After jumping onto the fantasy football season in 2018, Chris Herndon showed that he is a weapon and had a nice relationship last year with Sam Darnold. He was drafted in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. In his rookie campaign,... Read More

Jack Doyle (TE, IND) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 20% of leagues ANALYSIS: Heading into the 2019 season, one of the popular candidates for regression was Eric Ebron of the Indianapolis Colts. After exploding onto the scene in 2018 following being traded from Detroit to Indianapolis, Ebron blew up last year for 13 touchdowns. This year,... Read More

Tony Pollard (RB, DAL) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Cowboys rookie running back, Tony Pollard has been quietly very efficient in his rookie campaign. Whenever a running back gets drafted as the backup to someone as talented and involved with an offense as Ezekiel Elliott, it can be tough to become... Read More

Ito Smith (RB, ATL) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 20% of leagues ANALYSIS: Many fantasy football owners drafted Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman with hopes of a resurgence. As the RB14 in PPR scoring leagues, Freeman has been picking things up as the season continues on. However, it’s worth noting that he’s seeing a career-worst... Read More

Deebo Samuel (WR, SF) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 20% of leagues ANALYSIS: The San Francisco 49ers have shocked the world this year and currently are undefeated at 5-0. The offense has definitely not been what’s making them so good this year, but their defense has been great and appears to be here to stay. The... Read More