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Offensive Line Champs and Chumps - Fantasy Football Matchups To Target, Avoid (Week 16)
If you’re reading this, congratulations on winning your first fantasy playoff game (or the bye week you secured). The fantasy playoffs are heating up and fantasy managers are needing to pull out all the stops to continue their ascent to the fantasy championships. There were some fairly significant offensive line injuries in Week 15. Buffalo’s... Read More
Top Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 16: Daniel Jones, Brock Purdy, Sam Darnold
All of the fantasy quarterbacks decided to wait until the playoffs began before they started putting up big numbers. Week 15 had some of the wildest games and biggest performances, especially out of the quarterback position. Kirk Cousins paced all passers with 426 yards (most of which came in the second half and overtime). Seven... Read More
Daniel Jones (QB, NYG) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 59% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Daniel Jones gets to be the beneficiary of Week 16’s offensive game against the Minnesota Vikings secondary. Minnesota had allowed over 300 passing yards in five straight games before Week 15’s wild victory over the Indianapolis Colts. If Indianapolis hadn’t scored multiple... Read More
Sam Darnold (QB, CAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16
BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 6% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Sam Darnold is performing admirably since being named the team’s starting quarterback again in Week 12. The Panthers are utilizing a run-first offense with the veteran quarterback at the helm, but despite that, Darnold has thrown for 284 yards, two touchdowns, and zero... Read More
Davis Mills (QB, HOU) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16
BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Davis Mills hasn’t been able to build upon the promise he showed throughout his rookie season both as an NFL quarterback and a fantasy asset. Mills has just 11 touchdowns to 12 interceptions on the year and was benched for a stretch in... Read More
Is Russell Wilson Playing in Week 15? Should I Pickup and Start Brett Rypien for Fantasy Football?
We saw flashes of the offense that Denver fans envisioned when the team traded for Russell Wilson during the 2022 offseason in Week 14’s matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. The veteran quarterback was having his best game of the season, completing 63.8% of his passes for 247 yards and three touchdowns with one interception.... Read More
Offensive Line Champs and Chumps - Fantasy Football Matchups To Target, Avoid (Week 15)
Week 15 signals both the end of bye weeks, and for many, the start of the fantasy playoffs. Fantasy managers who were able to secure a spot for the playoffs should be gearing up to pull out all of the stops in their quest for a championship. Week 14 was a rough one for offensive... Read More
Desmond Ridder (QB, ATL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15
BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Falcons didn’t have a game in Week 14, but they were still able to stay relevant in the news when they announced that rookie Desmond Ridder would be taking over the starting quarterback job for the remainder of the season. Ridder flashed accuracy... Read More
Top Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 15: Ryan Tannehill, Daniel Jones, Desmond Ridder
We did it. Not only does the end of Week 14 signify the end of bye weeks in the 2022 NFL season, but for many leagues, it signals the beginning of the fantasy playoffs. We had some strong quarterback performances in Week 14. Kirk Cousins paced passing, throwing for 425 yards in a losing effort... Read More
Brock Purdy (QB, SF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15
BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Some optimists may have expected Brock Purdy to be able to operate the 49ers' quarterback-friendly offensive system and continue to lead them to the playoffs. However, most were probably skeptical of his ability to be fantasy-relevant heading into the 2022 playoffs. However, we... Read More
Ryan Tannehill (QB, TEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 33% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Ryan Tannehill continues to be a solid streaming option regardless of the weapons around him in the passing attack. Tannehill posted an 18.76-point game in a loss to the Jaguars, throwing for 254 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. His top... Read More
Tyler Huntley (QB, BAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14
BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tyler Huntley was forced into action after Lamar Jackson suffered a knee injury against the Denver Broncos. He flashed many of the same skills he showed last year, taking quick passes and using his legs to move the ball. He also led an... Read More
Kenny Pickett (QB, PIT) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14
BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 13% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Kenny Pickett is starting to find his legs at the NFL level, putting together four straight games with at least 12.0 fantasy points. Pickett’s lack of general production as a quarterback doesn’t make him a great option, but he’s taken care of the... Read More
Top Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 14: Jared Goff, Ryan Tannehill, Brock Purdy
There were some strong performances in Week 13 at the quarterback position. Unfortunately, there were also some injuries (Jimmy Garoppolo, Lamar Jackson, and potentially Tua Tagovailoa). That, combined with six teams on bye next week, could make for some desperate quarterback situations in fantasy. Five different quarterbacks (Jalen Hurts, Mike White, Geno Smith, Jared Goff,... Read More
Offensive Line Champs and Chumps - Fantasy Football Matchups To Target, Avoid (Week 14)
Week 14 is here and many fantasy leagues are on the cusp of the playoffs. Whether you’re already in, working for a playoff spot, or out of contention, there are only a few opportunities left to play this game we love. Unfortunately, this week also happens to have six teams on bye. It was a... Read More
Ryan Tannehill (QB, TEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 17% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tannehill didn’t produce huge passing numbers against the Eagles (141 yards, one touchdown), but he still found his way to double-digit fantasy points once again. Tannehill now has at least 12.0 fantasy points in each of the four games since his return... Read More
Mac Jones (QB, NE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 13% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Patriots' offensive playcalling is a mess, but Mac Jones has put together some solid performances despite it. Jones has gone four games without an interception and has hit double-digit fantasy points in four of his last five games. The second-year quarterback... Read More
Brock Purdy (QB, SF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14
BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jimmy Garoppolo suffered a season-ending foot injury early against the Miami Dolphins. Despite rumors, there is no indication that Trey Lance is even close to making a miraculous return from his early season injury. That means that unless the 49ers prioritize a waiver... Read More
Is Trevor Siemian or Justin Fields the Bears' Starting QB in Fantasy Football Week 13?
From Weeks 6 through 11, Justin Fields rode his unique dual-threat ability to the overall QB1 position in fantasy football. Fields averaged a league-best 29.42 points by completing 62% of his passes for 963 yards and 10 touchdowns while adding 640 rushing yards and six scores. Unfortunately, Fields suffered a separated shoulder against the Falcons... Read More
Is Michael Carter Playing in Week 13? Should I Pick Up and Start Zonovan "Bam" Knight For Fantasy Football?
The Jets have been trying to find a consistent producer in their backfield ever since rookie running back Breece Hall tore his ACL in Week 7 against the Denver Broncos. That’s led to a combination of Michael Carter, James Robinson, Ty Johnson, and Zonovan Knight taking turns carrying the ball. Last week, the team opted... Read More
Top Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 13: Trevor Lawrence, Deshaun Watson, Kenny Pickett
Week 12 provided fantasy managers with a break from bye weeks. However, they’ll be back again in Weeks 13 and 14, just in time for teams making a fantasy playoff push. Five quarterbacks (Mac Jones, Geno Smith, Trevor Lawrence, Patrick Mahomes, and Mike White) broke the 300-yard passing threshold in Week 11. Two others (Tua... Read More
Offensive Line Champs and Chumps - Fantasy Football Matchups To Target, Avoid (Week 13)
Football fans were not only blessed with the customary three games on Thanksgiving Thursday but also got a one-week reprieve from bye weeks. Unfortunately, there are still eight teams left who haven't had a bye, including two this week (Arizona and Carolina). Unfortunately, a full slate of games opened us up to the likelihood of... Read More
Kenny Pickett (QB, PIT) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: This article will come out before tonight’s game against the Colts, but only an injury would make Pickett a questionable add considering his matchups in Weeks 13 (Atlanta) and 14 (Baltimore). Pickett has scored at least 16.0 fantasy points in each of... Read More
Deshaun Watson (QB, CLE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 58% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It is time. Deshaun Watson’s suspension will be coming to an end in Week 13 as he travels to Houston to face his former team. Only time will tell how fast Watson can knock off the rust he’s accrued from essentially a... Read More
Trevor Lawrence (QB, JAX) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 61% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Trevor Lawrence is finding his rhythm in a new offense. Lawrence put together a second consecutive game (the Jaguars had a bye in Week 11) with over 20.0 fantasy points. Lawrence tied his season-high in touchdown passes (3) and had a season-high... Read More
Should I Add Mike White For Fantasy Football Week 12? Waiver Wire Outlook
This has been a rough year in fantasy football for the quarterback position. Unfortunately, it's been equally as challenging for some NFL teams. One such team is the New York Jets. The Jets are sitting at 6-4 and in the running for a playoff spot, but second-year quarterback Zach Wilson has struggled mightily despite a... Read More
Offensive Line Champs and Chumps - Fantasy Football Matchups To Target, Avoid (Week 12)
Week 12 is officially here which means we get three different Thursday games. Additionally, fantasy football fans should rejoice at the first week without byes in quite some time. That will be fleeting once again starting in Week 13, but at least we have something to celebrate. Offensive football continues to struggle in 2022, especially... Read More
Taylor Heinicke (QB, WAS) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 14% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Taylor Heinicke has been named the starter for the Washington Commanders going forward and finds himself with a fantastic matchup in Week 12. Things haven’t been great for Heinicke in the last two games. The signal-caller has completed just 32 of 56... Read More
Trevor Lawrence (QB, JAX) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 59% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Trevor Lawrence went into the bye week on a high note after completing 54 of 71 passes for 494 yards and three touchdowns in Weeks 9 and 10. Lawrence scored over 15.0 fantasy points in each game, including a 20.9-point effort against... Read More
Top Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 12: Trevor Lawrence, Taylor Heinicke, Ryan Tannehill
There were several high-scoring teams in Week 11, especially a 67-point combined shootout between the Steelers and Bengals. Five total teams scored at least 30 points, keeping with the positive trend we’ve seen in recent weeks. Five quarterbacks surpassed the 300-yard passing threshold this week, but only three quarterbacks (Joe Burrow, Jacoby Brissett, and Andy... Read More