Leonard Hankerson, Arizona Cardinals

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues only (12+ teams PPR) ANALYSIS: For the past two weeks, Hankerson has had five catches per week and 116 yards.  While these aren’t mind-blowing numbers, they are decent WR numbers in a PPR league.  I am a bit concerned about his viability for long-term success, and I would only... Read More

Mike Brown, Jacksonville Jaguars

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues only (12+ teams Standard, PPR) ANALYSIS:  Last week, I mentioned that Justin Blackmon was suspended for the season.  Due to this suspension, the ‘next man up’ is Mike Brown.  While Brown did not have an opportunity to shine this week (the Jaguars were up the whole game, so they ran the clock... Read More

Week 11 Waiver Wire – Wide Receivers (WR) & Defenses (DEF)

Each week of the NFL season I will take a look at how to improve your fantasy football teams. Below I highlight wide receivers (WRs) and defenses (DEF) that need to be considered on the Week 11 waiver wire for your fantasy football teams. Some may have a good matchup for Week 11, or have... Read More

Riley Cooper – Philadelphia Eagles

Baller Move: Add Immediately (12+ Teams Standard, PPR) Analysis: As much as I don’t want to write, this I cannot deny that Cooper has some real chemistry withNick Foles. Maybe it’s Cooper’s golden locks that immediately bring attention to Foles eyes? The only big issue here is: will Foles remain the starting quarterback in Philadelphia? Because with Michael Vick orMatt... Read More

Doug Baldwin – Seattle Seahawks

Baller Move: Add Immediately (12+ Teams Standard, PPR) Analysis: Last week I failed to mention that the loss of Sidney Rice would present an opportunity for Doug Baldwin. Well now the secret is out and he shined this past week against Tampa Bay. Over the past two weeks Baldwin has received 18 total targets with 13 catches, 166 yards, and... Read More

Aaron Dobson – New England Patriots

Baller Move: Add Immediately (12+ Teams Standard, PPR) Analysis: Aaron Dobson is building chemistry with Tom Brady and it’s showing. This past week Dobson had 2 touchdowns, 130 yards, and 5 catches on 9 targets. For the long haul I see tremendous upside for Dobson because Tom Brady is an elite quarterback, and has been looking for a true #1 wide receiver... Read More

Earl Thomas, Seattle Seahawks (IDP – S)

Baller Move: Add in Standard Leagues (12+ teams IDP Leagues) Analysis: On the season Thomas has 71 total tackles, 4 interceptions and 2 forced fumbles. The past 3 weeks combined he’s racked up 24 tackles and 4 assists which is 8 tackles a week. If you are looking for and IDP Safety option Thomas is a nice... Read More

Arizona Cardinals, DEF

Baller Move: Add in Standard Leagues (12+ teams) Analysis: Arizona faces Houston who has the second most points given up to defenses. Houston is battling RB injury issues, head coach out with medical concerns, and a starting QB question mark…although Keenum seems to have locked up the starting QB spot. With so many question marks on Houston’s... Read More

Indianapolis Colts, DEF

Baller Move: Add in Standard Leagues (12+ teams) Analysis: This week the Colts will be facing a STL offense that will try to run the ball as much as possible. The only problem is Indianapolis is ranked 3rd in stopping the run. So the question is will the Colts stopZac Stacy & company? I think they will make... Read More

Week 10 Waiver Wire – Wide Receivers (WR) & Defenses (DEF)

Each week of the NFL season I will take a look at how to improve your fantasy football teams. Below I highlight wide receivers (WRs) and defenses (DEF) that need to be considered on the Week 10 waiver wire for your fantasy football teams. Some may have a good matchup for Week 9, or have... Read More

T.J. Ward (IDP - S), Cleveland Browns

BALLER MOVE: Add in Standard Leagues (12+ teams IDP Leagues) ANALYSIS: Over the last three weeks, TJ Ward has been a beast with 27 tackles, a sack and five assists.  If you are looking for a safety, Ward would be a nice option for you to consider.  If he continues to play at this level, there aren’t... Read More

TENNESSEE (TEN), DEF

BALLER MOVE: Add in Standard Leagues (10+ teams) ANALYSIS: The Titans will be facing a Rams team that will be starting backup QB Kellen Clemens, who has a 51.8% completion rate with seven TDs and 13 interceptions for his career.  To give you a sense of how bad he could be, rumors have it that... Read More

INDIANAPOLIS (IND), DEF

BALLER MOVE: Add in Standard Leagues (12+ teams) ANALYSIS: In Week 7, the Indianapolis defense did a decent job of containing the No. 1 offense (Denver Broncos) with four sacks, a safety, an interception, and two fumble recoveries.  For Week 9, they will be facing the Houston Texans, who have had issues with the QB... Read More

Dexter McCluster, Kansas City Chiefs

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues (12+ teams PPR) ANALYSIS:  For those of you who are in PPR leagues, Dexter McCluster is a player for you consider.  For the past two weeks, he’s had 137 yards on 11 catches with 15 targets (73% catch rate).  Coming into the season, I anticipated that Andy Reid would find a... Read More

Tim Wright, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately (12+ teams Standard, PPR) ANALYSIS:  Since the Josh Freeman era has passed in Tampa Bay, Wright has found a new friend in QB Mike Glennon.  Outside of last week’s dud (two catches for 15 yards), he’s had at least 9 fantasy points.  If you are in a Yahoo! league, Tim Wright is a player... Read More

Marvin Jones, Cincinnati Bengals

BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately (10+ teams Standard, PPR) ANALYSIS:  Outside of AJ Green, Cincinnati has been looking for the past couple of years for a solid #2 receiving option.  It looks like they may have found that in Marvin Jones.  For the past three weeks, he’s had at least one TD with six TDs total,... Read More

Week 9 Waiver Wire - Wide Receivers (WR) & Defenses (DEF)

Each week of the NFL season I will take a look at how to improve your fantasy football teams.  Below I highlight wide receivers (WRs) and defenses (DEF) that need to be considered on the Week 9 waiver wire for your fantasy football teams.  Some may have a good matchup for Week 9, or have been... Read More

Reshad Jones (IDP - S, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickup

Baller Move: Add in Standard Leagues (12+ teams IDP Leagues) Analysis: On the season Reshad Jones has 36 tackles (six per game), 1.5 sacks and one pick, which makes him a fairly decent option to consider if you are in looking for an IDP Safety option.  This past week, he had his best game on the season: nine... Read More

CAROLINA (CAR), DEF – Waiver Wire Pickup

Baller Move: Add in Standard Leagues (12+ teams) Analysis: Coming off a great game versus the St. Louis Rams (four sacks, one INT, two fumble recoveries and one TD), they will be facing a Tampa Bay team who will not have Doug Martin.  I expect solid production for the Panthers defense as they feast upon the second-worst offense... Read More

Jeremy Kerley (WR, NYJ) - Waiver Wire Pickup

Baller Move: Continue Monitoring (12 teams or less), Add in Deeper Leagues (12+ Teams – PPR) Analysis:  Each week Jeremy Kerley has received at least five targets except one (Week One with four targets).  This week it finally translated to solid production with eight catches for 97 yards and a TD.  I expect Kerley to finish the season with... Read More

Brandon Gibson (WR, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickup

Baller Move: Add in Deeper Leagues (12+ Teams – PPR) Analysis: Over the past three weeks, Brandon Gibson has tallied 21 targets (seven per game) with 15 catches (71%), 185 yards and two TDs.  On the season, Gibson is averaging 54 yards on five catches per game. This averages out to about 10 points per game in PPR leagues. ... Read More

Terrance Williams (WR, DAL) - Waiver Wire Pickup

Baller Move: Add Immediately (8+ Teams – Standard, PPR) Analysis: For the past couple of weeks I’ve specifically refrained from mentioning Williams because I saw him as a stopgap fill-in for Miles Austin. After evaluating this situation further I’m noticing the following: 1)Miles Austin is still not healthy, 2) Williams is playing better and better each week, 3) Dallas... Read More

Harry Douglas (WR, ATL) - Waiver Wire Pickup

Baller Move: Add Immediately (8+ Teams – Standard, PPR) Analysis: Last week I failed to mention Harry Douglasin my waiver article, and although I’m a little disappointed I did end up picking him up in a couple of leagues.  However, now the secret is out and he blew up versus Tampa Bay.  He had seven catches for 149... Read More

Waiver Wire Pickups Recap - Wide Receivers (WR)

This week I will recap of all the wide receiver (WR) waiver wire recommendations I've made on the year.  I'll take a look at what their fantasy value is now, and what their value will be for the remainder of the year.  Since there is a lot to talk about, let's get to it:   Wide Receivers... Read More

Week 8 Waiver Wire - Wide Receivers (WR) & Defenses (DEF)

Each week of the NFL season I will take a look at how to improve your fantasy football teams.  Below I highlight wide receivers (WRs) and defenses (DEF) that need to be considered on the week 8 waiver wire for your fantasy football teams.  Some may have a good matchup for week 8, or have been putting... Read More

DeMeco Ryans (IDP - LB, PHI) – Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in Standard Leagues (12+ teams IDP Leagues) ANALYSIS:  In Week Five, DeMeco Ryans had a terrible game against the Giants.  But in Week Six, he responded with his best game of the season– 12 solo tackles.  On the season, Ryans has 40 tackles, 11 assists, and a sack, which averages to nearly... Read More

GB , DEF – Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in Standard Leagues (14+ teams) ANALYSIS: This week, the Packers will be facing a Browns team that has surprised this season.  However, Brandon Weeden is back at the QB helm, he and threw two picks that cost him the game last week.  I expect that OC Norv Turner will stress at practice this week... Read More

MIN, DEF – Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in Standard Leagues (10+ teams) ANALYSIS:  Eli Manning is having a terrible season.  His offensive line cannot protect him and he is throwing interceptions at an epic pace (15 so far).  I expect the trend to continue this week with Minnesota.  Unless Manning decides to stop pressing this week (which doesn’t seem likely), I... Read More

Mario Manningham (WR, SF) – Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Continue monitoring ANALYSIS:  Last week, I mentioned that the San Francisco WRs have been struggling.  The good news is that they have reinforcements coming in soon in Mario Manningham and Michael Crabtree.  This year, Manningham has been out due to an ACL injury.  Coach Harbaugh has indicated that Manningham will start practicing as he continues his... Read More

Jarrett Boykin (WR, GB) – Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Continue monitoring (12 teams or less) Add in Deeper Leagues (12+ teams) ANALYSIS: As stated above, Green Bay is facing some WR depth issues with Randall Cobb and potentially James Jones out.  The next man up at Green Bay is Jarrett Boykin.  He saw immediate action and targets (six) this past week, but clearly was rusty/nervous as he... Read More