Zach Zenner (RB, DET) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 0% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: When Dwayne Washington exited the game, Zach Zenner got the first three carries of the season and his NFL career. If Washington plays, Zenner has no value, but if Washington is inactive for Week 5, Zenner could see a goal-line role. Check out […]

Fozzy Whittaker (RB, CAR) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 24% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Fozzy Whittaker is getting little run in the backfield, but as a pass-catcher he is providing solid PPR value. Nine catches for 86 yards resulted in a fair point total for owners who flexed him on Sunday. Jonathan Stewart may return next week, […]

Devontae Booker (RB, DEN) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 10% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Devontae Booker didn't do anything special this week, logging 30 yards on seven carries. What's encouraging, though, is how efficient Denver's offense has been, regardless of who is at quarterback. C.J. Anderson has been a beast, with Booker the clear No. 2 behind […]

Running Backs Waiver Wire: Week 5 Pickups & Adds

This article will aim to highlight Week 5 waiver wire adds for running backs, players that you should consider targeting on your league's waiver wire. Running backs will be split up into three tiers - from most desirable, to most desperate. I will also include RBs at the bottom of this list that you might consider cutting in order to […]

Dwayne Washington (RB, DET) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues if he appears healthy OWNED IN: 33% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: After a great deal of buzz about Dwayne Washington's increased role and confidence from the coaching staff, he burned owners who took a chance on him. He managed just six yards on two carries before leaving with an ankle injury. He had a […]

Chris Thompson (RB, WAS) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 36% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Matt Jones had his best game of the year, but Chris Thompson also made his presence felt with a receiving touchdown early in the game. Thompson carried the ball just three times for 24 yards and caught two balls for 16 yards. Thompson now has […]

C.J. Spiller (RB, SEA) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Discarded by the Saints and then signed by Seattle just days ago, C.J. Spiller suddenly has life again. Pete Carroll didn't waste any time getting Spiller involved in the offense, giving him a pair of carries and three targets after just three days with the team. He […]

Kenneth Dixon (RB, BAL) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Some of you smartly stashed Kenneth Dixon last week in anticipation of a return in Week 5. Dixon hasn't been formally activated and there isn't any way to predict how much playing time he will see, but he makes for a worthy add due to his potential […]

Terrance West (RB, BAL) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 45% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Terrance West took the lead role in Baltimore's running game and may have made Justin Forsett expendable again. He ran for 113 yards on 21 carries and scored the first touchdown by a Ravens running back this season. The impending return of Kenneth Dixon may […]

Bilal Powell (RB, NYJ) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 45% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Bilal Powell saw an uptick in usage against the Seahawks as starter Matt Forte is slowly seeing his role decrease. Now, Forte's early exit due to a leg injury has put his status for Week 5 in question, making Powell a strong, speculative add, especially for […]

Week 4 NFL Matchups Analysis (Part 1) - Start/Sit for Fantasy Football

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Below you will find part one of our Week 4 NFL matchups & fantasy football start/sit analysis for the 2016 NFL football season. Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) breaks down the first half of the Week 4 matchups to help you prepare your lineups to win this week. Be sure to also check out part two of this week's matchups […]

Top 10 Fantasy Football Busts for Week 4

You've read about all the sleepers, waiver wire pickups and starter suggestions based on matchups. Now let me burst some bubbles and tell you who I think is going to bust big time in Week 4. This isn't to troll or spread hate - that's what those political sites are for. Think of this as a […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups 2016 Fantasy Awards (National League)

A long season has finally come to an end. Hopefully good fortune found you and your teams in 2016. Of course, us RotoBallers know that winning isn't just a matter of luck! I would like to think this column gave you NL-only and deep-league owners some helpful advice along the way. I n lieu of […]

Week 4 Thursday Night NFL Matchups Analysis: Start/Sit for Fantasy Football

It's time for the Week 4 installment of Thursday night matchups with my start/sit recommendations. This week, a pair of 1-2 teams meet as the Dolphins face the Bengals in Cincinnati. Each week of the NFL season, we will be breaking down every game and providing you with some fantasy football advice and lineup recommendations based on matchups […]

Jay Ajayi (RB, MIA) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 36% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Jay Ajayi spent almost the entire game watching from the sideline (seven carries for 28 yards) until he scored the game-winning touchdown in overtime against a vastly under-matched Browns team. The fact Ajayi couldn't earn a start over rookie Kenyan Drake shows […]

Matt Asiata (RB, MIN) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 26% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Matt Asiata remains a nightmare for Jerick McKinnon owners as he lurks in the distance, ready to vulture touchdowns. Neither running back had the chance to score this week, but Asiata saw a decent snap share with 19, compared to 36 for McKinnon. […]

Wendell Smallwood (RB, PHI) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Wendell Smallwood came out of nowhere to run for 79 yards and a touchdown on Sunday, having seen just three total carries in the first two games. It's hard to imagine him getting such a big workload each week with Ryan Mathews, […]

Darren Sproles (RB, PHI) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 40% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Darren Sproles hadn't done much in the first two weeks, but he showed he still possesses big-play ability with a 73-yard touchdown catch-and-sprint, making several defenders miss in the process. The Eagles look to be in full-blown RBBC mode, but Sproles remains […]

Dexter McCluster (RB, SD) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 6% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: When the Bolts signed Dexter McCluster mid-week, it was known he would fill the Danny Woodhead role. This gives him immediate value in PPR leagues, but he may see fewer rush attempts if Melvin Gordon keeps progressing as a primary ball carrier. McCluster […]

Kenyan Drake (RB, MIA) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: The Dolphins’ running game has been a mess so far, as the team had just 115 total rushing yards against Cleveland and hasn't had a runner go for more than 38 yards in a game yet. Kenyan Drake's starting status won't last long once […]

Dwayne Washington (RB, DET) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 23% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Dwayne Washington quickly gained steam as one of the most popular pickups last week, but didn't deliver for owners who took a chance starting him. The Lions fell behind quickly and couldn't rely on the running game. The 22-year-old ultimately turned 10 […]

Jordan Howard (RB, CHI) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10 and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 28% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Jordan Howard is finally getting the chance to strut his stuff as Jeremy Langford continues to be ineffective. With Langford suffering an ankle injury Sunday night, Howard now becomes the flavor of the week. He showed some burst with a 36-yard run […]

Running Backs Waiver Wire: Week 4 Pickups & Adds

With seemingly every other starting running back injured, the waiver wire was lighting up last week. Did you make the right add? Shane Vereen came up big until news of his season-ending surgery derailed fantasy hopes. Jerick McKinnon predictably faltered against the tough Panthers defense but is still a long-term option. Dwayne Washington got some […]

Week 3 NFL Matchups Analysis (Part 1) - Start/Sit for Fantasy Football

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Below you will find part one of our Week 3 NFL matchups & fantasy football start/sit analysis for the 2016 NFL football season. Pierre Camus breaks down the first half of the Week 3 matchups to help you prepare your lineups to win this week. Be sure to also check out part two of this week's matchups analysis by […]

Top 10 Fantasy Football Busts for Week 3

You've read about all the sleepers, waiver wire pickups and starter suggestions based on matchups. Now let me burst some bubbles and tell you who is going to bust big time in Week 3. This isn't to troll or spread hate - that's what those political sites are for. Think of this as a public […]

Week 3 Thursday Night NFL Matchups Analysis: Start/Sit for Fantasy Football

It's time for the Week 3 installment of Thursday night matchups with my start/sit recommendations. This week, the Houston Texans face off against the New England Patriots. Both teams are off to a 2-0 start and hope to continue on the way to winning their respective divisions again this season. Something's gotta give... Each week of the […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 25 (National League)

This is the end... my only friend, the end... For some fantasy baseball owners, the season was a brutal mix of frustration and disappointment. If you're reading this, however, you're still grinding and looking for a chance to pull out a late-season victory. Good luck the rest of the way! This list represents players who […]

Byron Buxton (OF, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 47% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: Top prospect Byron Buxton's final 2016 numbers will tell the story of a disappointing rookie season filled with high expectations that weren't met. A .218/.271/.402 slash line with seven HR, 31 RBI and nine steals are a far cry from the talks of […]

Luke Weaver (SP, STL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: Luke Weaver is missing bats at an increasingly impressive rate as his rookie year comes to a close. In seven big league starts, Weaver has struck out 43 batters in 33.2 IP. In the past month, his 12.4 K/9 places him behind just […]

Tyler Anderson (SP, COL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: It's hard to believe Tyler Anderson never approached even a 50% ownership level this season, considering the year he's had. Despite the stigma of pitching in Colorado, Anderson never saw his ERA rise above 4.00. That includes 18 starts since early June, 12 […]