About Mike Fanelli
Nick Mullens – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16
BALLER MOVE: Sit in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings quarterback Nick Mullens made his first start this season in Week 15, totaling 303 passing yards, two touchdowns, two interceptions, and 17.1 fantasy points in the overtime loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. While he had a solid fantasy performance, the veteran quarterback... Read More
Taysom Hill – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16
BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE2 ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill is the ultimate wild card. The do-it-all player is a tight end on most fantasy football platforms but plays more like a running back. Hill is the TE11 for the year, averaging 8.2 half-point PPR fantasy points... Read More
Chris Olave – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave had high expectations in his second NFL season. While the young wide receiver hasn’t met the high expectations, he has played well. Olave is the WR23 for the year, averaging 11.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per game.... Read More
Matthew Stafford – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has had a season of two halves. He is the QB16 for the year, averaging 16.1 fantasy points per game. Over the first 11 weeks, Stafford averaged one passing touchdown per game, totaling more than one only once.... Read More
Derek Carr – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16
BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has never been an elite fantasy option, rarely getting ranked inside the top-12 quarterbacks. However, he is a solid QB2 for fantasy players in superflex or two-quarterback leagues. The veteran is the QB18 for the year, averaging 12.4... Read More
Hunter Henry – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16
BALLER MOVE: Sit in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE2 ANALYSIS: New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry has been one of the most confusing tight ends. He was the TE2 over the first two weeks, averaging 5.5 receptions on 6.5 targets for 54 receiving yards, one touchdown, and 14.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per... Read More
Jordan Addison – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison has arguably been the top rookie wide receiver not named Puka Nacua this season. The former USC star is the WR15 for the year, averaging 12 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Addison had high goals for himself... Read More
Amari Cooper – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper is the WR27 for the year, averaging 10.4 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Cooper had been in a slump lately, averaging 5.5 fantasy points per game over the past four contests before the Week 15 matchup against... Read More
Breece Hall – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: New York Jets running back Breece Hall is one of the most talented offensive weapons in the NFL. After shinning as a rookie, Hall has been hot and cold this season. He is the RB13 for the year, averaging 11.7 half-point PPR fantasy points... Read More
Chuba Hubbard – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/Flex ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard has been a pleasant surprise this season. Many considered him a handcuff to Miles Sanders after the team signed the veteran running back in free agency. Instead, Hubbard has become the No. 1 running back in Carolina. Over... Read More
Bijan Robinson – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson is one of the most talented offensive weapons in the NFL. Yet, Arthur Smith has ruined what should have been a featured running back and a top-five fantasy football pick. The rookie is the RB12 for the year,... Read More
Ezekiel Elliott – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott has been a solid fantasy football running back lately. Over the past three weeks, he has averaged 22 touches for 92.7 scrimmage yards and 13.9 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The veteran was outstanding in Week... Read More
Aaron Jones – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones has been one of the biggest busts in fantasy football this season. The running back entered the year with high expectations. He has been only the RB44, averaging 9.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. While he... Read More
Tee Higgins – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins has had a disappointing 2023 season. The wide receiver has missed four games because of multiple injuries. He has also struggled with drops this year. Higgins is the WR52 for the season, averaging 9.2 half-point PPR fantasy points... Read More
Puka Nacua – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1/WR2 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has arguably been the fantasy football MVP this year. The fifth-round rookie wide receiver had no expectations entering the year. Yet, he has turned into one of the top wide receivers in the NFL. Nacua is the... Read More
Geno Smith – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 15
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith surprised everyone with his performance in 2022. Many expected the veteran quarterback to have a top-10 season this year. However, Smith is only the QB18 for the season, averaging 14.4 fantasy points per game. The veteran had his best... Read More
Dallas Goedert – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 15
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert has been inconsistent this season. He is the TE18 for the year, averaging 7.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The veteran has struggled to have week-winning performances, totaling more than 6.7 fantasy points in only two contests.... Read More
Travis Etienne Jr. – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 15
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. has been one of the top running backs in the NFL since earning the featured role last season. He is the RB3 for the year, averaging 15.8 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The superstar hasn’t been... Read More
Kyle Pitts – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 15
BALLER MOVE: Sit in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE2 ANALYSIS: Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts might be the most frustrating player in the history of fantasy football. The young tight end has arguably the most natural talent of any tight end in the NFL. Yet, fantasy players have trouble trusting him in their... Read More
Chigoziem Okonkwo – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 15
BALLER MOVE: Sit in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE2 ANALYSIS: Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo had an impressive finish to his rookie season. Fantasy players had high hopes for the young tight end in 2023 but had those dreams crushed after the team signed DeAndre Hopkins in free agency. The second-year tight end... Read More
Travis Kelce – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 15
BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has been the TE1 almost every year of his career since Patrick Mahomes took over under center. Kelce is currently the TE3 this season, averaging 13.1 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. While fantasy players haven’t gotten the... Read More
Bijan Robinson – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 15
BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson was the near consensus dynasty RB1 before taking a snap in the NFL. The superstar rookie has had an up-and-down season but is the RB10 for the year, averaging 13 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Since his mysterious... Read More
Derek Carr – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 15
BALLER MOVE: Sit in All Non-Superflex Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has never been a fantasy football superstar. He has been a solid NFL quarterback most of his career but never became a plug-and-play QB1 for fantasy players. The veteran is the QB22 for the year, averaging 11.8 fantasy... Read More
Deebo Samuel – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 15
BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: San Francisco 49ers wide receiver/do-it-all specialist Deebo Samuel is one of the NFL’s most explosive and dangerous weapons. He is the WR15 for the year, averaging 15.1 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. However, Samuel isn’t a traditional wide receiver. He is a do-it-all offensive... Read More
Alvin Kamara – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 15
BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has been a fantasy superstar since stepping onto an NFL field. The veteran is the RB9 for the year despite missing the first three weeks because of an off-the-field suspension, averaging 17 half-point PPR fantasy points per game.... Read More
Saquon Barkley – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 15
BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is one of the top offensive playmakers in the NFL. While he has struggled with injuries in his career, Barkley has been a fantasy superstar when on the field. The former Penn State star is the RB19 for... Read More
Logan Thomas – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 15
BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE2 ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas has never been the same since his breakout season in 2020. The veteran has dealt with multiple injuries over the past few years but has had a solid bounce-back season. He is the TE16 for the year, averaging... Read More
George Kittle – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 15
BALLER MOVE: Start In All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is one of the most frustrating players in fantasy football. The tight end is a fantasy star capable of putting up 20 or more fantasy points on any given week. He can also get squeezed out of San... Read More
Darren Waller – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 15
BALLER MOVE: Sit in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE2 ANALYSIS: New York Giants tight end Darren Waller is one of the most dangerous weapons in the NFL when healthy. The veteran is the TE23 for the year, averaging 7.8 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. However, Waller hasn’t played since he suffered a hamstring... Read More
Dalton Schultz – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 15
BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE2 ANALYSIS: Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz has had a solid year on a surprising fantasy-friendly offense. The veteran is the TE12 for the season, averaging 8.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. While C.J. Stroud’s two favorite targets have been Nico Collins and Tank... Read More