Five Players Sending Out Warning Signals After Week One

We’re only heading into Week 2 of the NFL season, but that doesn’t mean fantasy owners aren’t already panicking about players who underperformed in their opening contest. Even if it cost you a win, a star player putting up a dud in the first week of the season isn’t exactly the end of the world. Having... Read More

Week 1 NFL Recap: Injuries, Breakout Performers & Game by Game Analysis

The Christmas season is finally upon us with our first Sunday of the 2015 NFL year officially in the books. Obviously by “Christmas season” I really mean “football season,” the time of year in which we finally stop doing fantasy drafts and start evaluating our players as they perform week to week. If you’re new... Read More

AFC West: Strength of Schedule Analysis & Players to Target or Avoid

We’ve previously published an article series analyzing and grading all the NFL defenses, division by division. Now we’re going to look at the strength of schedules of each NFL team, division by division, to help you identify players with the best matchups vs. the league’s weakest defenses. Today we provide AFC West strength of schedule analysis. For... Read More

AFC East: Strength of Schedule Analysis & Players to Target or Avoid

We’ve previously published an article series analyzing and grading all the NFL defenses, division by division. Now we’re going to look at the strength of schedules of each NFL team, division by division, to help you identify players with the best matchups vs. the league’s weakest defenses. Today we provide AFC East strength of schedule analysis. For each... Read More

Amari Cooper (WR, OAK) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in Rounds 4-5 Current ADP: 42 STD, 39 PPR ANALYSIS: Amari Cooper is regarded as the most "can't miss" wide receiver in this year's rookie class, and he has the talent to back it up. The Raiders have had poor wide receiver play in recent years, so Cooper has virtually no competition in... Read More

Brandin Cooks (WR, NO) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in Rounds 3-4 Current ADP: 31 STD, 26 PPR ANALYSIS: With wide receiver Kenny Stills and tight end Jimmy Graham shipped out in the offseason, Brandin Cooks is left to be the number one guy for the Saints. He should see an enormous increase in targets from quarterback Drew Brees. Cooks missed six games... Read More

C.J. Spiller (RB, NO) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in Rounds 5-7 Current ADP: 76 STD, 55 PPR ANALYSIS: The Saints have always used multiple running backs in a variety of ways. This year, the two backs who will be featured are Mark Ingram and C.J. Spiller With Ingram the more traditional runner, Spiller will likely assume the pass-catching role. In 2014,... Read More

Andre Ellington (RB, ARI) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in Rounds 4-5 Current ADP: 46 STD, 37 PPR ANALYSIS: Andre Ellington is entrenched as the number one back for the Cardinals, so the carries -- as well as the targets -- will be there. His 46 receptions in 2014 ranks as the sixth most amongst running backs last season, despite coming... Read More

Jameis Winston (QB, TB) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in Rounds 14-16 Current ADP: 166 STD ANALYSIS: Jameis Winston was a controversial figure in college, but his talent has never been in question. Winston is surrounded in Tampa Bay by three massive pass-catchers in Mike Evans, Vincent Jackson and Austin Seferian-Jenkins, all of whom should help Winston be efficient in the red zone.... Read More

Carson Palmer (QB, ARI) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in Rounds 12-14 Current ADP: 140 STD ANALYSIS: In 2013, Carson Palmer racked up 4,274 yards and 24 touchdowns, but his 2014 campaign was cut short by an ACL tear after he put up 1,626 yards and 11 touchdowns over six games. Larry Fitzgerald, John Brown, Michael Floyd, Andre Ellington and David... Read More

Sam Bradford (QB, PHI) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in Rounds 10-12 Current ADP: 116 STD ANALYSIS: Having only played in a full 16-game season twice, drafting Sam Bradford as your second quarterback is a risk, but can also have huge upside. Under Chip Kelly in 2013, Nick Foles managed to rack up 2,891 yards and 27 touchdowns in just 13 games.... Read More

Three Overvalued Quarterbacks Who Are Being Drafted Too High

There are two schools of thought when it comes to drafting a quarterback in fantasy football drafts. One strategy is to grab one of the top-notch passers early like Aaron Rodgers or Andrew Luck, giving you an automatic advantage at a key position. The other, more common philosophy, is to wait on QB entirely considering... Read More

2015 Fantasy Football Sleepers: PPR Wide Receivers & Running Backs

In this article, I take a look around the NFL and current ADPs to provide analysis on some fantasy football PPR sleepers for both running backs and wide receivers. If you play in a PPR (points per reception) league, chances are you’re privy to the fact that the difference in rankings as compared to standard scoring is... Read More

Three Sneaky QB2 Options for Two-Quarterback Leagues

The two-quarterback format isn’t all that common just yet, but as the fantasy football community continues to grow, more and more settings will expand in popularity. Playing in a 2QB league format requires a different draft strategy, and we are here to help. Obviously if you play in a league that starts two quarterbacks, you... Read More

New England Patriots: 2015 Fantasy Football Analysis and Team Outlook

Something, something deflated footballs. PSI. Deflategate. I grab your attention? It feels like the entire NFL offseason has revolved around the absurdity that is whether or not Tom Brady knowingly deflated footballs in the playoffs last year. If you’re like me, you’ve been over this story since May. Surely we’ll need to address Brady’s suspension... Read More

Miami Dolphins: 2015 Fantasy Football Analysis and Team Outlook

Every so often an NFL team will make the conscious decision to splurge on fresh talent in the offseason. The Miami Dolphins definitely fit that category, as they seem to have made the most noise by a mile. It might have started on the defensive side of the ball by signing free agent Ndamukong Suh... Read More

Ladarius Green (TE, SD) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in the mid to late rounds and pair with a more established TE for insurance. CURRENT ADP: 180 STD, 165 PPR ANALYSIS: Ladarius Green should benefit from the suspension of Antonio Gates with the potential to overtake the starting gig entirely. With Antonio Gates suspended for the first four games of the season, tight end Ladarius Green... Read More

Victor Cruz (WR, NYG) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in Mid-to-Late Rounds for WR3 Upside CURRENT ADP: 103 STD, 96 PPR ANALYSIS: Victor Cruz might be recovering from an injury with Odell Beckham Jr. now the number one receiver for the New York Giants, but he still has legitimate upside. Every so often an NFL player will have a debilitating injury that basically knocks him off... Read More

Allen Robinson (WR, JAX) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in the middle rounds as a WR3/flex play with WR2 upside. CURRENT ADP: 96 STD, 63 PPR ANALYSIS: After a season in which he was on pace for just under 1,000 receiving yards, Allen Robinson is poised to bounce back from his foot injury in an improving offense. The Jacksonville Jaguars have been... Read More

Pittsburgh Steelers: 2015 Fantasy Football Analysis and Team Outlook

The Pittsburgh Steelers are the only team in the NFL that roster two players who are consistently ranked within the top-10 overall in fantasy. Both running back Le’Veon Bell and wide receiver Antonio Brown are at the very top of their position and with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger under center, there’s an argument to be made... Read More

Denver Broncos: 2015 Fantasy Football Analysis and Team Outlook

For a team with an offense as potent as the Denver Broncos, they had quite the number of personnel concerns this offseason. Both wide receiver Demaryius Thomas and tight end Julius Thomas had contract concerns while Peyton Manning’s NFL future was in question due to a whimpering performance toward the end of 2014. With Demaryius... Read More

Kansas City Chiefs: 2015 Fantasy Football Analysis and Team Outlook

Coming off of a year in which they didn’t throw a single touchdown pass to a wide receiver, the Kansas City Chiefs brought in Jeremy Maclin in the hopes of boosting the offense. Alex Smith may not be the most spectacular quarterback in the NFL, but between the addition of Maclin, superstar running back Jamaal Charles,... Read More

Indianapolis Colts: 2015 Fantasy Football Analysis and Team Outlook

The Indianapolis Colts are firmly in the conversation for the most fantasy relevant team in the entire NFL. Between them, the Packers, Steelers, Broncos, and a few others, they possess some of the most obvious automatic starters in any sized league. There are few teams that can afford to lose talent at skill positions and... Read More

Seattle Seahawks: 2015 Fantasy Football Analysis and Team Outlook

The Seattle Seahawks made one of the biggest splashes of the offseason by acquiring tight end Jimmy Graham from the New Orleans Saints. Despite being a fairly heavy run-based offense, this is a team that needed a big pass catching option, a void that should easily be filled with Graham. Between Graham, Russell Wilson, and... Read More

Minnesota Vikings: 2015 Fantasy Football Analysis and Team Outlook

One of the biggest stories of the 2014 NFL season was that of Adrian Peterson missing 15 games as a result of an off-field incident involving one of his children. There was a ton of off-season speculation regarding the relationship between Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings, most of which centered around whether or not he... Read More

Baltimore Ravens: 2015 Fantasy Football Analysis and Team Outlook

The Baltimore Ravens are a bit of a strange team to analyze for fantasy purposes this year. This is a team that pretty much has a little bit of everything; a polarizing quarterback in Joe Flacco, a surprising running back from 2014 in Justin Forsett, some turnover at the wide receiver position, and a need... Read More

Tennessee Titans: 2015 Fantasy Football Analysis and Team Outlook

Is there a franchise with more trendy rookie sleepers than the Tennessee Titans over the last few years? Seemingly every year the Titans happen to draft a player that generates buzz. Whether it’s Bishop Sankey or Justin Hunter, someone always ends up in Tennessee with fantasy hype, and this year is no different. You'll notice... Read More

Green Bay Packers: 2015 Fantasy Football Analysis and Team Outlook

I don’t think I’m revealing any sort of groundbreaking insight by stating that the Green Bay Packers are by far the greatest source of fantasy production in the NFL. Still, there are some things to sort out in regard to the big four of Aaron Rodgers, Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb, and Eddie Lacy. It’s not really... Read More

Depth Chart Battles: San Francisco 49ers Starting Running Back

Remember back when Carlos Hyde was going to usurp Frank Gore as the 49ers starting running back in 2014? Remember even further back when Kendall Hunter was mentioned in that regard before Hyde even showed up? Well, you would think that since Gore is out of the picture entirely this backfield would be a lot more clear-cut. Sadly,... Read More

A Sleeper To Watch For in 2015: Dorial Green-Beckham

Around this time last year, there was considerable buzz surrounding rookie running back Bishop Sankey. Sankey automatically became a trendy sleeper within the fantasy community, but never met the expectations placed on him. Although he might not have nearly as much hype, rookie wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham is another player selected by the Tennessee Titans that should be considered... Read More