Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9: Top Free Agent Adds Include - Chuba Hubbard, Emari Demercado, Cam Akers, more

We have now progressed into reconstructing rosters and planning lineups for Week 9. The numbers that have been assembled by running backs during the first eight weeks of the season have fueled a variety of emotions for all fantasy managers. Unfortunately, some of you have been contending with underwhelming results due to injuries, inefficient performances, […]

Wide Receiver Breakouts for Fantasy Football: Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends for Puka Nacua, Chris Olave, Josh Downs, Jakobi Meyers

You are already aware that wide receivers will play a critical role in the success of your teams. The undeniable volatility that exists with the running back position has also presented an increasing rationale for prioritizing wide receivers when you build your rosters – both at the onset of your drafts and as you manage […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Fantasy Football Adds for Week 8

We have now progressed into reconstructing rosters and planning lineups for Week 8. The numbers that have been assembled by running backs during the first seven weeks of the season have fueled a variety of emotions for all fantasy managers. Unfortunately, some of you have been contending with underwhelming results due to injuries, inefficient performances, […]

Wide Receiver Breakouts for Fantasy Football: Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends for Amon-Ra St. Brown, CeeDee Lamb, Zay Flowers, Adam Thielen

You are already aware that wide receivers will play a critical role in the success of your teams. The undeniable volatility that exists with the running back position has also presented an increasing rationale for prioritizing wide receivers when you build your rosters – both at the onset of your drafts and as you manage […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7: Top Free Agent Adds Include Jordan Mason, Elijah Mitchell, Tyjae Spears, Kareem Hunt

We have now progressed into reconstructing rosters and planning lineups for Week 7. The numbers that have been assembled by running backs through Week 6 have fueled a variety of emotions for all fantasy managers. Unfortunately, some of you have been contending with underwhelming results due to injuries, inefficient performances, and production-inhibiting committees. The unwelcome […]

Wide Receiver Breakouts for Fantasy Football: Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends for Ja'Marr Chase, Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua, D.J. Moore

You are already aware that wide receivers will play a critical role in the success of your teams. The undeniable volatility that exists with the running back position has also presented an increasing rationale for prioritizing wide receivers when you build your rosters – both at the onset of your drafts and as you manage […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6: Top Free Agent Adds Include Tyjae Spears, Jaleel McLaughlin, Roschon Johnson, Emari Demercado

We have now progressed into reconstructing rosters and planning lineups for Week 6. The numbers that have been assembled by running backs during their first five matchups have fueled a variety of emotions for all fantasy managers. Unfortunately, some of you have been contending with underwhelming results due to injuries, inefficient performances, and production-inhibiting committees. […]

Wide Receiver Breakouts for Fantasy Football: Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends for Michael Pittman, Calvin Ridley, Romeo Doubs, Michael Wilson

You are already aware that wide receivers will play a critical role in the success of your teams. The undeniable volatility that exists with the running back position has also presented an increasing rationale for prioritizing wide receivers when you build your rosters – both at the onset of your drafts and as you manage […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5: Top Free Agent Adds Include Jaleel McLaughlin, Tyjae Spears, Chuba Hubbard, Jaylen Warren

We have now progressed into reconstructing rosters and planning lineups for Week 5. The numbers that have been assembled by running backs during their first four matchups have fueled a variety of emotions for all fantasy managers. Unfortunately, some of you have been contending with underwhelming results due to injuries, inefficient performances, and production-inhibiting committees. […]

Wide Receiver Breakouts for Fantasy Football: Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends for Keenan Allen, Tyreek Hill, Davante Adams, Chris Olave

You are already aware that wide receivers will play a critical role in the success of your teams. The undeniable volatility that exists with the running back position has also presented an increasing rationale for prioritizing wide receivers when you build your rosters – both at the onset of your drafts and as you manage […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4: Top Free Agent Adds Include Tyjae Spears, De'Von Achane, Roschon Johnson, Kendre Miller

We have now progressed into planning for Week 4 as you examine this week’s recommendations for the waiver wire. The matchups of Week 3 delivered a collection of impressive performances. That includes the output of rookie De'Von Achane, who stockpiled 233 total yards and four touchdowns. Unfortunately, the numbers that were delivered by some runners […]

Roschon Johnson (RB, CHI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 48% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Bears operated with a two-man backfield during their Week 3 matchup in Kansas City. That was the second consecutive game in which Roschon Johnson and Khalil Herbert were the only backs who registered snaps. Khalil Herbert / Roschon Johnson Snaps: 86 […]

De'Von Achane (RB, MIA) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 41% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Explosive rookie De'Von Achane appeared destined to join a crowded backfield during the offseason when the congested path to touches included a depth chart that also contained Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr. - before Wilson was placed on injured reserve. Achane debuted in […]

Kenneth Gainwell (RB, PHI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 60% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Kenneth Gainwell's stock has already fluctuated on multiple occasions, even though we are still progressing through the early weeks of the regular season. After an offseason of speculation surrounding the distribution of touches within a backfield that would be comprised of Gainwell, […]

Kendre Miller (RB, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Kendre Miller emerged for his NFL debut when New Orleans visited Green Bay in Week 3, after concluding his recovery from a troublesome hamstring. Miller had become one of the most intriguing backs from this year’s rookie class during the offseason, even though he […]

Tyjae Spears (RB, TEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 24% of Leagues ANALYSIS:  Even though Tyjae Spears is the clear RB2 behind Derrick Henry, he is already being utilized with greater frequency than several other backs who have also emerged as viable handcuff options. Spears has now played on 80 snaps while generating 82 rushing yards on 15 […]

Wide Receiver Breakouts for Fantasy Football: Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends for Tee Higgins, Nico Collins, Drake London, Jahan Dotson

You are already aware that wide receivers will play a critical role in the success of your teams. The undeniable volatility that exists with the running back position has also presented an increasing rationale for prioritizing wide receivers when you build your rosters – both at the onset of your drafts and as you manage […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3: Top Free Agent Adds Include Jerome Ford, Kyren Williams, Zack Moss, Roschon Johnson

We have now progressed into planning roster construction for Week 3 as you examine this week’s recommendations from the waiver wire. The matchups of Week 2 delivered a collection of impressive performances, including six backs who eclipsed 100 rushing yards. Unfortunately, the numbers that were delivered by some runners only led to frustration. Many of […]

Matt Breida (RB, NYG) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: For the sake of clarity, this recommendation is strictly a short-term solution for anyone who is contending with a significant roster dilemma, particularly for managers whose teams would be impacted by Saquon Barkley (ankle) being ruled out for Thursday Night Football. The […]

Chuba Hubbard (RB, CAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 19% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Miles Sanders secured status as Carolina’s primary back when he signed a four-year contract with the Panthers. He is an unsurprising team leader in multiple rushing categories. However, Chuba Hubbard has delivered encouraging numbers while functioning as the Panthers' RB2. Sanders leads Carolina’s […]

Craig Reynolds (RB, DET) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: David Montgomery sustained a thigh injury in the third quarter of Detroit’s Week 2 matchup with Seattle. Montgomery had accumulated 30 snaps before the issue emerged. He had also generated a team-high 67 yards with his 16 carries while running 11 routes and […]

Gus Edwards (RB, BAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 65% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Gus Edwards should not be omitted from any discussion of Baltimore’s reshaped backfield rotation, as he could still be located on your waiver wire. The Ravens deployed both Justice Hill and Edwards during their first complete game following J.K. Dobbins’ season-ending injury […]

Zack Moss (RB, IND) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 53% of Leagues ANALYSIS: You may not have been inclined to invest in any members of the Indianapolis backfield while Jonathan Taylor remains on injured reserve. Moss would have been the Colts' lead back during the team season opener if he had not been recovering from […]

Tyjae Spears (RB, TEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 17% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tyjae Spears remains available in 83% of all leagues, although that percentage will diminish in the upcoming weeks. He is embedded directly below Derrick Henry on the Titans’ depth chart. He also possesses the talent to remain unchallenged in his role as the […]

Kyren Williams (RB, LAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 61% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Kyren Williams Williams was only rostered in 5% of all leagues entering Week 1, but his availability diminished significantly after Sean McVay deployed him as L.A.’s lead back in Week 1. Williams finished sixth among all backs with 52 snaps while generating 52 […]

Wide Receiver Breakouts for Fantasy Football: Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends for Puka Nacua, Calvin Ridley, Brandon Aiyuk, Zay Flowers

You are already aware that wide receivers will play a critical role in the success of your teams. Many fantasy managers prioritized the position near the onset of their 2023 drafts, as 12 receivers were selected within the first two rounds, and 21 were secured by the conclusion of Round 4.  The undeniable volatility that […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2: Top Free Agent Adds Include Gus Edwards, Kyren Williams, Kenneth Gainwell, Justice Hill

After months of drafting and reshaping rosters, you have now witnessed the initial matchups during the highly-anticipated return of this year’s regular season. This was also the first opportunity to evaluate the running backs that performed during their season openers. Many of you should be ecstatic with the production that your backs delivered in Week […]

Ty Chandler (RB, MIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues, Dynasty Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: This recommendation is for anyone who is operating with a deeper bench. Ty Chandler was limited to just 12 snaps, six touches, and 20 total yards during his 2022 rookie season. However, Chandler completed the 40-yard dash in 4.38 at the 2022 […]

Tank Bigsby (RB, JAX) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The magnitude of Tank Bigsby’s involvement in Jacksonville’s backfield rotation had been undetermined prior to Week 1. However, we were finally able to observe the first installment of Jacksonville’s reshaped backfield with Bigsby operating as the Jaguars’ RB2 behind Travis Etienne. Bigsby’s workload was hardly […]

Sean Tucker (RB, TB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues, Dynasty Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Sean Tucker has emerged as an enticing roster addition after surging from undrafted free agent status to RB2 responsibilities for Tampa Bay. Tucker accumulated 3,182 yards and 27 touchdowns on the ground during his three years at Syracuse, while leading the […]