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Michael Florio - RotoBaller

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Michael F. Florio has been a sports fan for as long as he can remember and has been playing fantasy sport for over 20 years. He has been covering fantasy football/baseball since he co-created his own website in college 15 years ago. Florio uses a mix of analytics, stats and film breakdown to breakdown the game and provide thoroughly researched takes. He has received over 15 FSWA nominations and won once - for predicting the Blake Snell breakout no one saw coming in 2018. He is a host of RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM Fantasy. His work is also featured on NFL Network and NFL Media. Previously his work has been found on The Athletic, NY Daily News, Associated Press, FanDuel, the FNTSY Sports Network and many others. You can find him across social media platforms @MichaelFFlorio.

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Tyler Shough - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, QB Streamers, DFS Picks

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 17 Fantasy Football (2025)

If you are fighting for a championship, congratulations. I know the job is not finished yet, but the rest of your league, minus your opponent, wishes they could be in your position! We have a lot of injuries to navigate, so there are pivot options for those in need. Before we get to that, I […]


Bryce Young - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 16 Fantasy Football (2025)

If you are reading this, congratulations, you have made it to your league's semi-finals. You are so close to the ultimate goal, but also extremely far away. The semi-finals historically are when some weird stuff tends to happen. You could argue that weird stuff is already happening, with post-waiver injury news and QB changes. Oh […]


Marcus Mariota - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Waiver Wire Stashes for Week 15 Fantasy Football (2025)

If you are reading this, you have made your league's fantasy playoffs. Congratulations! That in itself is an accomplishment. Of course, no one is satisfied with just making the playoffs; you obviously want to win it all. You could also be competing in a consolation bracket for draft picks or to avoid a punishment. Either […]


Adonai Mitchell - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Waiver Wire Stashes for Week 14 Fantasy Football (2025)

This is it. The final week of the fantasy football regular season. It has flown by, but it is not quite time to look back just yet. For those fighting for a playoff spot, this week is everything. To make this week even tougher, there are four teams on bye and a number of significant […]


Greg Dortch - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Waiver Wire Stashes for Week 13 Fantasy Football (2025)

The good news is that there are no teams on bye this week. The bad news is you have just two weeks to get your team into the fantasy football playoffs! Using my many leagues as judgment, teams that are 7-5, 6-6, and even 5-7 in some cases are very much still alive. Some are […]


Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Waiver Wire Stashes for Week 12 Fantasy Football (2025)

Four. That is how many teams are on bye this week. There are also a lot of injuries that are leaving fantasy managers' starting lineup a little thin this week. Three. That is how many games are left in your fantasy football regular season. If you are fighting for a playoff spot, every week is […]


Christian Watson - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Waiver Wire Stashes for Week 11 Fantasy Football (2025)

Four weeks. That is all you have left to get your team into the fantasy playoffs. Or perhaps to secure a bye. Either way, the fantasy football season has reached the home stretch. The good news is that there are only two teams on bye. One is the Saints, so lineups are not being crushed […]


Jacoby Brissett - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Rankings, QB Streamers, NFL DFS Picks

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Waiver Wire Stashes for Week 10 Fantasy Football (2025)

Have you had trouble finding a streamer this week? You are likely not alone. Many of the defenses you look to stream against are on bye this week. Or the options you look to stream at times are in terrible matchups. Some weeks, the pivot options are easier to find than others. This was one […]


Tryone Tracy Jr. - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Waiver Wire Stashes for Week 9 Fantasy Football (2025)

The good news is that there are not six teams on bye this week. The bad news is that there are four teams on bye, and injuries are still dictating lineup decisions for many fantasy managers. Luckily, this is a solid week to find streaming options. There are several players you can elevate from your […]


Cade Otton - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Waiver Wire Stashes for Week 8 Fantasy Football (2025)

If there was ever a week for sneaky starts and pivot options, it is this one! The Cardinals, Jaguars, Lions, Raiders, Rams, and Seahawks are all on bye this week. Injuries have started to pile up, making it even tougher to get those lineups ready. Luckily, it is also a good streaming week. There are […]


Jordan Whittington - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Waiver Wire Stashes for Week 7 Fantasy Football (2025)

Last week was a weird week. A lot of top teams in leagues took losses, and a lot of teams toward the bottom of the standings got much-needed wins. It was a good week for league balance, unless, of course, you were one of the teams that took a loss; then you are just frustrated. […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

Surviving Injuries, Buy Low Players - Florio's Football Show

Michael F. Florio is back and discusses some moves you can make to help you survive the many injuries and byes that fantasy managers are dealing with in Week 7. Florio also discusses some buy low players, why you should be patient with young players and why Rashee Rice is a must start this week! […]


Bryce Young - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Waiver Wire Stashes for Week 6 Fantasy Football (2025)

We have reached the point in the fantasy football season where your managerial skills are really going ot be put to the test. Not only are the byes here, but injuries are quickly piling up. Some teams are decimated, but here is the thing: you just have to squeak out some wins. Last season, I […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

What to Do this Week in Fantasy Football - Florio's Football Show

How can those managers that are 1-4 or 0-5 salvage their season? What about those who are 5-0 or 4-1 how can they improve their teams? Michael F Florio goes over what those managers should be doing this week and more! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (SiriusXM channel 87) on Sundays […]


Rachaad White - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Waiver Wire Stashes for Week 5 Fantasy Football (2025)

This is the time of year when fantasy football managers are put to the test. We have our first week of byes with the Bears, Packers, Falcons, and Steelers on bye. Injuries are quickly piling up as well. This is one of those weeks where some fantasy managers may feel like their team is stacked, […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

Players to Trade For and Away in Fantasy Football - Florio's Football Show

Michael F. Florio is back and going over players he would try and trade for now in fantasy such as A.J. Brown, TreVeyon Henderson,  Ladd McConkey and many more. He also talks players he would try to trade away while their value is at a high. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM […]


Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Waiver Wire Stashes for Week 4 Fantasy Football (2025)

Week 3 was not kind to our fantasy teams. Big-name players have been taken away from us. If you are 0-3 with an injured player, you may need to consider selling low on them as you need to start picking up some wins. If you are 3-0, you are on the opposite side of this […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

Big Rookie Week Coming, Waivers, Fantasy Football Starts/Sits for Week 4 - Florio's Football Show

Michael F. Florio thinks a huge rookie week is coming! He tells you who to expect a breakout from, as well as giving his top waiver wire targets andhis starts and sits for Week 4. Get everything you need to get your lineup ready! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (SiriusXM channel […]


Troy Franklin - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Waiver Wire Stashes for Week 3 Fantasy Football (2025)

We are just two weeks in, and the injury bug has already bitten most fantasy football teams. If you were not directly impacted, there is still a good chance that you have a player who has been somehow impacted by everything going on. There are already a ton of teams in need of a new […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

Buy Low Players, Waivers, Fantasy Football Starts/Sits for Week 3 - Florio's Football Show

Michael F. Florio is back and talks players you should look to buy low on! Plus, Florio gives you his top waiver wire targets and explains why this is a week you should be aggressive. Lastly, he talks his starts and sit for Week 3! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (SiriusXM […]


Keenan Allen - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Waiver Wire Stashes for Week 2 Fantasy Football (2025)

We are just one week into the NFL regular season, and already some fantasy teams are dealing with the injury bug. The good news is that byes do not start for a couple of weeks! You should have most of your lineup available to you. For those who need to replace an injured player or […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

Florio's Football Show: What Really Mattered From Week 1?

Michael F. Florio is back and telling you what really mattered form Week 1 and what is just noise! Florio also tells you to try and take advantage if any managers are panicing over their big name players getting off to a slow start. Lastly, he talks rookies and gives you his top waiver wire […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

Florio's Football Show: Get Week 1 Ready!

Michael F. Florio is back and getting your fantasy football lineups Week 1 ready! Florio explains why he is so excited for a handful of rookies and why you should start them with confidence. He explains why sometimes you need to just trust talent and how you should handle all the unknown of Week 1. […]


Josh Downs - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News Updates

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Waiver Wire Stashes for Week 1 Fantasy Football (2025)

We are officially back with our sneaky starts, pivot plays and waiver wire pickups for Week 1 of the 2025 season! Every week, you can get sneaky starts and pivot options for your fantasy football starting lineups right here. The one caveat for this week is that you should not have to dive too deeply. […]


Travis Hunter - Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings

9 Fantasy Football Breakout Wide Receivers: Florio's Mid-Round and Later-Round Picks

You may have heard that breakouts win championships! It is why I am a big believer in taking upside shots in the middle and later rounds of your fantasy football drafts rather than going after safe floor plays. If you can build a safe core in the early rounds, a breakout player or two elevates […]


TreVeyon Henderson - CFB, NCAAF, Running Back, DFS, Draft Prospects

11 Fantasy Football Breakout Running Backs - Florio's Mid-Round and Later-Round Picks

Breakouts are what win fantasy football championships. Those players that you get in the middle and late rounds of your drafts who turn into one of the best players at their position are what win leagues. It is why I believe you should be chasing players with that kind of upside with most of your […]


Tyler Warren - College Football Rankings - NCAA CFB DFS Lineup Picks - NFL Draft

Fantasy Football Breakout Tight Ends: Florio's Middle-Round and Later-Round Picks

I have said it in each part of this series: breakouts win championships. It is why you should be targeting high upside places in your drafts. If you want breakout quarterbacks, running backs, or wide receivers, I've got you covered. A breakout, though, is different at different positions, especially at tight end. Sure, everyone would […]


Trey McBride - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers

10 QBs and TEs Who Could Put Up Video Game Numbers for 2025 Fantasy Football

Everyone wants that player who will put up video game numbers in fantasy football. For QBs, that means one who can run. Just look at Joe Burrow, who put up video game passing numbers last year. He finished as the QB3 in fantasy PPG, well behind the top two. It is possible that Burrow, or […]


Caleb Williams - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Florio's Fantasy Football Breakout QBs: Player Outlooks and Analysis for 2025

Breakouts win fantasy football championships. I wrote an entire article last year about chasing margin gains in ADP, which is an approach that works well for fantasy baseball but not for a game like fantasy football. That is especially true at the quarterback position. There is a clear-cut advantage with the top five QBs, but […]


CeeDee Lamb - Fantasy Football Rankings, DFS and Betting Picks, NFL Injury News

7 NFL Players Who Could Put Up Video Game Numbers for 2025 Fantasy Football

Everyone who has ever played Madden or any other sports video game knows that you can put up crazy numbers. Imagine if you got those stats in fantasy football? You would surely dominate. Unfortunately, your create-a-character is not in fantasy drafts. But having Ja'Marr Chase or Saquon Barkley was the closest thing to it last […]


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