Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 24: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Wednesday, we'll be looking at some players that have seen an increase in contact rate and some that have seen it decline. Contact rate can foretell a player's batting average […]

Week 2 Quarterbacks - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

With most of week one in the books we've got to scan our waiver wires for the hottest week one adds to get an edge in week two. Much of the focus is on skill positions like running back and wide receiver, but there are some interesting quarterbacks out on waivers that emerged in week […]

Are You For Real? Surprising SP Starts (Week 24)

Welcome to our surprising starts series. Every week we’ll be going over a few surprising starting pitcher performances around the majors to determine whether these starts were smoke and mirrors or something more. This week we saw a pitcher flirt with a perfect game, another solid performance from a no-name pitcher, and the possible resurgence […]

Josh Allen (QB, BUF) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Nathan Peterman was deservedly benched in the third quarter of the Bills 47-3 drubbing at the hands of the Baltimore Ravens and replaced by Josh Allen. We knew that Peterman was playing on borrowed time, but this was a quicker hook than anyone could have […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick (QB, TB) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick blew expectations out of the water with a monster game Sunday in New Orleans. Fitzpatrick threw for 417 yards and tossed four touchdowns passes in the Bucs 48-40 win over the Saints. He even ran for 36 […]

Ryan Tannehill (QB, MIA) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill had an up-and-down game between weather delays in week one, tossing for 230 yards and two touchdowns but throwing two interceptions against the Titans. He has been a matchup play for the majority of his career, and Tannehill […]

Case Keenum (QB, DEN) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum shredded the Seattle Seahawks defense for 329 yards and three touchdowns in week 1. He did toss three picks, but he still scored 22.16 fantasy points thanks to the yardage and touchdowns. Keenum only threw seven interceptions all […]

Alex Smith (QB, WSH) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 62% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith was mentioned in this article heading into week one as a streamer, and he delivered 19.6 fantasy points in a standard league against Arizona. In Week Two, Smith gets an even easier matchup at home against the Indianapolis Colts. […]

Danny Amendola Catches Four Passes Sunday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Danny Amendola caught four passes for 26 yards in the Dolphins 27-20 win over the Titans in Week 1. Amendola wasn't a big factor in this one, though he did have the second most targets for the Dolphins with six. The veteran slot receiver may only be useful in PPR leagues […]

Albert Wilson Catches Three Passes Sunday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson caught three passes for 31 yards in the Dolphins 27-20 win over the Titans in Week 1. Wilson wasn't very involved in this one, see just four targets on 28 passes thrown by Ryan Tannehill. He was outperformed by Jakeem Grant, who caught five passes on the day. Wilson […]

Jakeem Grant Catches Five Passes, Returns Kick for Touchdown

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jakeem Grant caught five passes for 38 yards and returned a kick for a 102-yard touchdown in the Dolphins 27-20 win over the Titans. Grant was more involved in the game plan than what was originally anticipated. He led Miami in catches and targets in this game. Grant's role in the […]

Kenny Stills Catches Two Touchdowns Sunday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills caught four passes on five targets for 106 yards and two touchdowns in the Dolphins 27-20 win over the Titans in Week 1. It was the Kenny Stills show for Miami on offense today, and Stills' biggest play was a 75-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter. He burned […]

Frank Gore Rushes for 61 Yards Sunday

Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore rushed nine times for 61 yards in the Dolphins 27-20 win over the Titans in Week 1. He broke off a 21-yard scamper for a big chunk of his yardage, but Gore still averaged five yards-per-carry without that big run. He played better than Kenyan Drake, who gained 48 […]

Kenyan Drake Rushes for 48 Yards Sunday

Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake rushed 14 times for 48 yards and caught three passes for 18 yards in the Dolphins 27-20 win over the Titans. Drake picked up 1/3rd of his yards on one 16 yard carry. He was out performed by Frank Gore, who ran for 61 yards on nine carries himself. […]

Ryan Tannehill Tosses Two Touchdowns Sunday

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill went 20-for-28 passing for 230 yards along with two touchdowns and two interceptions. This game had a lengthy interruption due to weather, but despite poor conditions Tannehill had a decent return to game action. He relied heavily on Kenny Stills in this one, as Stills caught both his touchdowns and […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/9/18): MLB DFS Lineups

Football? Who needs football when we've got a beautiful 11-game featured slate on DraftKings today. We've got a Coors Field game on this slate, as well as a thick middle tier of pitchers. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 9/9/18. The lineup picks will […]

Blake Bortles (QB, JAC) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 33% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles might be in a spot to stream this week. The Giants allowed the second most passing yards last season and the most passing touchdowns in the NFL. Their secondary was absolutely shredded by opposing quarterbacks, and they allowed […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick (QB, TB) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With Jameis Winston suspended, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has stumbled his way into a starting quarterback gig once again, if only temporarily. No one would ever mistake Fitzpatrick for Aaron Rodgers, but from a fantasy perspective, he is in a good […]

Lamar Jackson (QB, BAL) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is not to be used this week, as he is not even starting for the Ravens. He is someone that should be stashed in two-quarterback leagues or deeper leagues where most or all starting quarterbacks are rostered. Out […]

Week 1 Quarterbacks - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

Welcome back football; it’s been far too long. With one game already in the books, it’s time to look ahead to Sunday’s action at some quarterbacks on the waiver wire that can be used as streamers or long-term plays. Waivers aren’t as crucial in week one compared to other weeks since players are relatively healthy […]

Frank Gore Facing Tough Matchup, Playing-Time Concerns Week 1

Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore will likely work behind Kenyan Drake in Sunday's matchup against the Titans. The Titans have a formidable rush defense. Last season they allowed the fourth fewest rushing yards and fourth fewest rushing yards per carry. They were also the seventh ranked rush defense by DVOA. Gore may not see […]

Danny Amendola May See Additional Targets in Week 1

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Danny Amendola will be the slot receiver in Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Titans. With Devante Parker (finger) inactive, Amendola may see additional targets in this game. Amendola has excelled in a slot role, and quarterback Ryan Tannehill fostered one of the most prolific PPR reception machines in Jarvis Landry […]

Kenny Stills Could See Additional Targets In Week 1

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills will be the Dolphins No. 1 receiver Sunday against the Titans. Wide receiver Devante Parker (finger) will be inactive, leaving Stills as the primarily downfield threat for Miami. Stills does draw a tough matchup; he is likely going to line up against Malcolm Butler. Butler was once considered among […]

Kenyan Drake Facing Tough Matchup In Week 1

Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake will carry most of the load for Miami in Week 1 against the Titans. The Titans have a formidable rush defense. Last season they allowed the fourth fewest rushing yards and fourth fewest rushing yards per carry. They were also the seventh ranked rush defense by DVOA. Since Drake […]

Ryan Tannehill an Underwhelming Option in Week 1

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill is healthy and ready to go for a Week 1 tilt at home against the Titans. The Titans were a sub par pass defense last season, allowing the eighth most passing yards and passing touchdowns last season and also ranked 24th in DVOA. The Titans rectified their woes through the […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 23: Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Wednesday, we'll be looking at some players that have seen an increase in contact rate and some that have seen it decline. Contact rate can foretell a player's batting average […]

Dolphins Name Both Kenyan Drake and Frank Gore Starters

The Miami Dolphins named either Kenyan Drake or Frank Gore as their starting running backs. Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald was specific in that either one of them could be the starter. It's hard to read the situation based on what the coaches and reporters are saying, but based on preseason usage and production […]

MarQueis Gray Wins Tight End Job

The Miami Dolphins have named MarQueis Gray as the starting tight end. Gray edged out rookie Mike Gesicki for the starting role. Gray is currently dealing with concussion-like symptoms and is questionable for week one. He is entering his sixth NFL season, but this will be Gray's first opportunity as a starter. He's never had […]

Dolphins Name Starting Wide Receivers

The Miami Dolphins have released their depth chart, naming Danny Amendola, Kenny Stills, and Devante Parker as their three starting wide receivers. This was largely expected, with Albert Wilson the only notable omission. Wilson and Amendola were battling for the slot receiver position, but Amendola ultimately won the job. Stills is the most exciting of […]

Are You For Real? Surprising SP Starts (Week 23)

Welcome to our surprising starts series. Every week we’ll be going over a few surprising starting pitcher performances around the majors to determine whether these starts were smoke and mirrors or something more. This week we saw a pair of veteran lefties put up some good starts against NL central opponents. We also saw a […]