A.J. Green, Larry Fitzgerald, Brandon Marshall - Week 6 Lineup Booms

A.J. Green (WR, CIN) A.J. Green has only had one really explosive game this season, but he has an enticing matchup against the Buffalo Bills this Sunday. With the exception of last week’s game in Tennessee (and they don’t have any real quality receivers), the Bills have been owned by wide receivers this season, allowing seven […]

C.J. Anderson, Matt Forte - Week 6 Lineup Booms?

Matt Forte (RB, CHI) His seeming inability to consistently score touchdowns makes him a boring start, but the volume of touches can’t be denied. Matt Forte is the first, second and third option in Chicago, and Detroit hasn’t exactly been stellar at defending running backs. Last week the Lions surrendered three rushing touchdowns and 191 rushing […]

Peyton Manning, Andy Dalton - Week 6 Lineup Booms?

Andy Dalton (QB, CIN) After his stellar Week 5 performance against the “vaunted” Seahawks' defense (331 passing yards, two touchdowns), Andy Dalton has entered rarefied QB 1 territory and has become a weekly must start. This week he’s even more of a must start, facing a Bills team that has allowed 10 touchdowns and an average […]

Javorius Allen A Glorious Week 6 Waiver Option?

BALLER MOVE: Add as Handcuff / Injury Fill-in OWNED IN: 8% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Javorius Allen showed off the talent that we all heard about during the preseason on Sunday, taking the ball eight times for 58 yards. Let's not kid ourselves, this job is still firmly Justin Forsett's. However, Forsett went down with […]

Antonio Gates (SD, TE) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in ALL Leagues OWNED IN: 53% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Wow, Antonio Gates didn't skip a beat. After missing the first four games of the season due to a PED suspension, the 35 year-old kicked off his 2015 campaign in style. The veteran recorded 92 receiving yards and two touchdowns. It's pretty clear […]

Theo Riddick (DET, RB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Detroit Lions' running game is a mess right now. It's bad news for them and their fans, but good news for those of you who have Theo Riddick available in your fantasy leagues. Joique Bell's injury opened up the door for Ameer […]

Ty Montgomery (GB, WR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Short Term Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Davante Adams is struggling with an ankle injury, which has given Ty Montgomery a chance to get some more looks from Aaron Rodgers. On Sunday against the Rams, we saw Montgomery reap the benefits of these added targets with a […]

Week 5 Roundup: Waiver Wire, Rankings, & Start/Sit Analysis

We're a quarter of the way through the season! Week 5 is here and as such, here is our Week 5 Roundup which is loaded with tips and rankings to help you all put your best lineups out there. Below you can find links to all the excellent articles written by RotoBaller staff in Week […]

Week 4 Roundup: Waiver Wire, Rankings, & Start/Sit Analysis

Brace yourselves folks, Week 4 is here. Here is our Week 4 Roundup which is loaded with tips and rankings to help you all put your best lineups out there. Below you can find links to all the excellent articles written by RotoBaller staff in Week 4. Matchups analysis, rankings, last minute waiver wire ads, […]

Ketel Marte (SEA, 2B/SS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ team roto and points leagues OWNED IN: 13.3% of ESPN leagues ANALYSIS: Ketel Marte is hot, hot, hot. As you may have noticed by now, that’s been a recurring theme for a lot of these waiver wire blurbs. He’s hit .396 over his last 15 games, and is striking out at […]

Jed Lowrie (HOU, SS/3B) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 12.1% of ESPN Leagues ANALYSIS: I’ve been talking him up since March, and here’s my last-ditch effort. Lowrie has above-average power for a shortstop, and he is still hitting in the thick of a potent Astros lineup. He had a modest six-game hitting streak prior to going 0-5 […]

Eddie Rosario (MIN, 2B/OF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in points leagues with 10+ teams/add in roto leagues with 10+ teams OWNED IN: 15.0% of ESPN leagues ANALYSIS: Another guy eligible at two spots (2B, OF), Rosario is very similar to a player like Steve Pearce in regards to Hail Mary potential. If you’re not in a keeper or dynasty league, […]

Steve Pearce (1B/2B/OF, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 25 Percent of Leagues ANALYSIS: Pearce's breakout last season had some fantasy owners betting on a repeat performance this time around. I wasn't among them, and Pearce struggled enough in the first two months that he was played sparingly even before suffering an oblique injury. In […]

Week 3 Roundup: Waiver Wire, Rankings, & Start/Sit Analysis

Week 3 is here everyone! Here is our Week 3 Roundup that's jam-packed with tips and rankings to help you all put your best lineups out there. Below you can find links to all the insightful articles written by RotoBaller staff in Week 3. Matchup analysis, rankings, last minute waiver wire ads, boom / bust […]

Week 2 Roundup: Waiver Wire, Rankings & Start/Sit Analysis

Week 2 is upon us. As such, here is our Week 2 Roundup which is loaded with tips and rankings to help you all put your best lineups out there. Below you can find links to all the excellent articles written by RotoBaller staff in Week 2. Matchups analysis, rankings, last minute waiver wire ads, […]

Andy Dalton (QB, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 42% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Andy Dalton is usually a polarizing fantasy option. He often gets buoyed by his big games, but can put up some big time stinkers. It's a new season though, and his Week 1 performance was very strong against the Raiders. Dalton […]

Jared Cook (TE, STL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add as Backup TE in 12+ Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Jared Cook is a physical freak. At 6'5" and 254 lbs with some speed, he can be a true matchup nightmare. Unfortunately, he hasn't quite realized this potential so far in his NFL career. He tends to […]

Eric Ebron (TE, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12 Team Leagues or Deeper OWNED IN: 30% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Eric Ebron was the tenth overall pick a year ago, so clearly he was a highly regarded talent out of college. He's a big target at 6'4" and 265 lbs and should be one of Matthew Stafford's main redzone/endzone […]

Week 1 Roundup: Waiver Wire, Rankings & Start/Sit Analysis

NFL Week 1 Kickoff is here folks! RotoBaller's Week 1 roundup is THE essential guide to prepping your Week 1 lineup. Take a head first dive into all of this past week's fantasy football and NFL analysis, including matchup previews, start/sit analysis, sleepers, weekly rankings, and waiver wire pickups. Editor's Note: Our friends at FantasyFeud are […]

New England Patriots (DEF, NE) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in Late Rounds Current ADP: 132 STD ANALYSIS: The Patriots have some tough games against opposing running backs, but they should still be able to maintain the level of consistency they have displayed over the years. New England allowed the ninth fewest rushing yards in 2014 (1,669), and surrendered just six rushing […]

Minnesota Vikings (DEF, MIN) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in Late Rounds Current ADP: 220 STD ANALYSIS: The Vikings have an easy schedule in terms of opposing running games, but do face some tough passing attacks. As a result, there are a couple of weeks where you might want to stream another defense, but they do have the potential to be a […]

Green Bay Packers (DEF, GB) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in Late Rounds Current ADP: 122 STD ANALYSIS: The Packers allowed the 10th most rushing yards last year (1,919)-- opposing tailbacks averaged 4.3 YPC, but they had the ninth-most sacks (41) and gave up the 10th fewest passing yards (3,623). Despite allowing 26 TDs through the air, they were able to snatch […]

Trea Turner (WAS, SS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Monitor in 14 team leagues or deeper. OWNED IN: 1% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: This guy can absolutely fly. Between AA and AAA this year, Trea Turner had a 322/.370/.458 batting line with eight homers, 54 RBI and 19 steals. That's the good. The bad is, he doesn't have a clear route to […]

Denard Span (WAS, OF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Leagues OWNED IN: 40% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: Denard Span is a known commodity, and, though he's been made of glass this year, he can be a major asset down the  stretch. During his rehab with High-A, Span hit .412 (7 for 17) with a homer and three runs scored. He helps you […]

Kevin Gausman (BAL, SP) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: The young fireballer for the O's has started to put everything together of late. In his last 40 innings, he's only allowed 16 earned runs. Aside from the bomb he gave up to Miguel Sano on Sunday, he was lights out the […]

Chase Utley (LAD, 2B) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Short-Term Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 36% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Utley has been on a roll of late and now he's on his way to LA. He gets a boost hitting in that lineup, but there are some caveats here. When Howie Kendrick comes back from his hamstring injury, Utley will […]

Indianapolis Colts (DEF, IND) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in Late Rounds Current ADP: 209 STD ANALYSIS: The Colts have a weak schedule in terms of rushing offenses, especially since the Texans lost Arian Foster to a groin injury. Indianapolis was right around the league average in rushing yards allowed with 1,814 yards, and opposing offenses were able to gain 4.3 yards per rush […]

Cleveland Browns (DEF, CLE) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in Late Rounds Current ADP: 264 STD ANALYSIS: The Cleveland Browns make for an interesting D/ST unit because, while they have the second hardest schedule of opposing run games, they also have the fourth easiest schedule in terms of passing. The Browns gave up 2,265 rushing yards, the most in the league […]

Kike Hernandez (2B / SS / OF, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 2% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Hernandez has been a nice little spark plug for the Dodgers' offense since Howie Kendrick went down with a hamstring injury. Since August 8th, Hernandez has hit three homers, six RBI, and recorded 11 hits in 27 AB. His main competition […]

Kansas City Chiefs (DEF, KC) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in Late Rounds Current ADP: 168 STD ANALYSIS: Bob Sutton's defense was the epitome of “bend but don’t break” last season, as they finished 28th in the league in rushing yards allowed, but surrendered just four rushing touchdowns. The defense is led by Justin Houston, who racked up a league-leading 22 sacks in 2014. Alongside […]