Cecil Shorts (WR, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Pick up in deep, 12-14 team leagues Owned In: 16% of Fleaflicker Leagues Analysis: It's hard to want to start anyone on the Houston Texans whose name is not DeAndre Hopkins. However, it can't hurt to keep an eye on the other wide receivers in Houston, especially now that Arian Foster is once […]

Charles Sims (RB, TB) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Handcuff to Doug Martin OWNED IN: 58% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: After an early Doug Martin fumble against the New York Giants, Charles Sims appeared to be well on his way to an increased workload and a solid fantasy day. Until he fumbled as well. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers face a Dallas Cowboys […]

Jeremy Kerley (WR, NYJ) - Waiver Wire Analysis

Baller Move: In any league, skip over, and move on to the next receiver. Owned In: 3% of Fleaflicker Leagues Analysis: When you're playing alongside Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker, it's very easy to go unnoticed. Jeremy Kerley is an important part of the New York Jets offense, providing speed and support in the slot, and […]

Wes Welker (WR, Stl) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Leave on the waiver wire Owned In: 7% of Fleaflicker Leagues Analysis: Stedman Bailey's second suspension in as many years has tagged Wes Welker back into the ring. It might not be as much fun for the 34-year-old veteran this time around though. After playing with two of the four quarterbacks that belong on NFL's […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice - NBA DFS Lineup Picks for 11/9/15

Two Detroit Pistons comprise part of my lineup, neither of which are the sizzling Andre Drummond. Different lineups with different players on back-to-back days often equals success, no matter how tempting it is to continuously pick guys like Drummond. I've been drooling over double-doubles lately, focusing heavily on guys that constantly teeter around one; or […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice - NBA DFS Lineup Picks for 11/8/15

When selecting a team, it's definitely important to look at the stats of an individual player, but even more so to focus on picking a team that fits together well. A formula of eight guys that aren't necessarily dropping 40 or appearing on ESPN's Top 10, but that maximize production. Together. You're pretty much looking for […]

Mike Evans and Jameis Winston: All Alone in Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' wide receiver, Mike Evans, will be on the field all alone this week against the New York Giants. At least, that's how it'll feel for rookie quarterback, Jameis Winston. This can be looked at two ways. One: Lately, injuries have not been kind to the Buccaneers. Usually, in the wake of injuries, […]

The Increasing Value of Jay Cutler and Jeremy Langford

The injury bug has traveled around the NFL, and has landed in Chicago often. Running back, Matt Forte, is likely to sit out Monday night against the San Diego Chargers due to an MCL injury, joining a list of Bears to miss action this season. Although, the injuries to Forte and to star wide receiver, Alshon […]

Vernon Davis Will Succeed With Peyton Manning: Just Not Yet

In a week, and season, plagued by injuries, good news has also traveled to locker rooms. All-Pro tight end, Vernon Davis, is now a Denver Bronco. Davis has left a dismal offense, traded from the San Fransisco 49ers, the only other jersey he has worn in his 10-year stint in the NFL, and will now be […]

Malcolm Floyd and Other San Diego Chargers to Step Up in the Absence of Keenan Allen

Keenan Allen has been one of the most consistent wide receivers for fantasy owners all season. Now, after lacerating his kidney last week, an injury shelving him for the year, a new door can open up for other Chargers to bolt through and put up valuable fantasy points in his absence. Facing the Chicago Bears […]

Stevie Johnson (WR, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: WR3/Flex in 10-12 team leagues OWNED IN: 38% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: It has been an offensive clinic for teams playing the San Diego Chargers this season. But, despite a 2-6 start, the Chargers have found the end zone quite often as well, scoring 20 or more points in six of their eight games. Expect Stevie Johnson […]

James Starks (RB, GB) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Handcuff to Eddie Lacy in Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 48% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The debate over starting running backs in Green Bay appears to finally be over. Barely. Two weeks ago, fantasy owners of Eddie Lacy were furious with his limited play against the San Diego Chargers, out-carried and out-performed by James […]

C.J. Spiller (RB, NO) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Pick up in PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 64% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Standing with his concerned teammates, C.J. Spiller watched his counterpart, Khiry Robinson, get carted off the field after a goal line run against the New York Giants; a running assignment that could now be handed off to Spiller instead. Robinson is out for the season with a […]

Doug Baldwin, Jermaine Kearse, and Tyler Lockett

Is it worth starting any of the wide receivers on the Seattle Seahawks? The defending NFC champions head to Dallas this week and face a Cowboys team that has given up the seventh fewest fantasy points to wide receivers this season, according to Yahoo! Sports. What does this mean for a trio of receivers that […]

Peyton Manning and Aaron Rodgers vs. Defense

It’s a dream matchup. Peyton Manning against Aaron Rodgers. Two of the best defenses squaring off. Two undefeated teams. Primetime. The closest thing to perfection in the eyes of a football fan. But what does it mean for fantasy owners? In a game featuring two of the best quarterbacks of this generation, if not all […]

Keeping It in the Air: In Brandon LaFell Tom Brady Trusts

Less than a week after abandoning the run against a stingy New York Jets defense, fantasy owners should follow the lead of the New England Patriots, and stay away from Dion Lewis and LeGarrette Blount. Lewis continues to nurse an abdomen injury that kept him out of action last week. He remains questionable for tonight’s […]

Dez Bryant Practices, Tony Romo Begins to Throw

There could finally be some good news coming out of Dallas, and good news for fantasy owners of All-Pro wide receiver, Dez Bryant. According to Dallas Morning News, Cowboys Vice President, Stephen Jones said his star receiver looked good in practice and is confident about his progress moving forward. “It’s premature to say he’ll play, […]

Darren McFadden Outshines, Out-Carries Christine Michael

The hype was simply hype, a flush draw that didn’t hit in a hand of Texas Hold ‘Em. Dallas Cowboys running back, Christine Michael, was set to be the lead guy this week against the division rival New York Giants, but it was Darren McFadden who emerged with a bang. McFadden rushed the ball for […]

Chris Ivory and Zac Stacy: A Potential Tandem?

When facing the New England Patriots, whether they are undefeated or not, with or without Dion Lewis, and despite Tom Brady looking like he was going to cry every time he watched the game from the bench, star players need to be 100% in order to beat them. It was Jets fans who were left […]

Ryan Tannehill and Dan Campbell: A Match Made in Miami

After a loss to the New York Jets in London, the Miami Dolphins needed a change in the worst way. A team that once looked all but headed for a bid for the number one pick in next year’s draft, has received a makeover at the hands of interim head coach, Dan Campbell. The former […]

Blake Bortles, T.J. Yeldon, and the Jacksonville Jaguars Offense

When it comes to fantasy football, there is only one record that matters; your own, as an owner. Despite a 2-5 start, the Jacksonville Jaguars are a team filled with offensive weapons likely to put up solid and consistent fantasy points each week. It wasn’t their best performance of the season, but the London crowd […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick: No Brainer...For Now.

Ryan Fitzpatrick, welcome to the New York Jets offense, and welcome to your new spot on Fantasy Owner lineups around the world. One $600 loan unpaid and a broken jaw later, Ivy-Leaguer Ryan Fitzpatrick replaced Geno Smith as the starting quarterback and has led a surprising New York Jets team to a 4-1 start. Yes. […]

Josh Huff To Slip Under The Radar Against A Shaky New York Giants' Secondary

The first-place New York Giants arrive in Philadelphia without cornerback Prince Amukamara, and a secondary ranked last in passing yards allowed. Jayron Holsey will replace Amukamara, a tremendous difference in size and talent. This is a matchup Sam Bradford and the Philadelphia Eagles' wide receiver's have been waiting for, hoping for an offensive explosion against […]

Peyton Manning: Hasn't Been This Lost In Years

Sitting Peyton Manning in fantasy is like benching your own son during a Little League game. It shouldn't happen. But it may be time to do the unthinkable. After Denver's Bye this upcoming week, if fantasy owners have a favorable matchup with their backup quarterback, they should start their backup, and show Peyton a place […]

Dwayne Harris and Reuben Randle: Last Minute Starts

Dwayne Harris and Reuben Randle could receive plenty of attention during tonight's Monday night matchup against divisional rival Philadelphia Eagles. With star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.'s status in question (hamstring,) Eli Manning and the resurgent New York Giants offense will look to Randle and Harris for production. Philadelphia's defense has given up the third […]

What's Going On With Eddie Lacy?

Fantasy Owners of Eddie Lacy should start to consider picking up back-up running back, James Starks, if they haven't already done so. On Green Bay's first offensive possession yesterday against the San Diego Chargers, it was was Starks, not Lacy, who jogged onto the field alongside Aaron Rodgers. And it was Starks who out-rushed Lacy […]

We Haven't Seen the Last of Thomas Rawls

While Marshawn Lynch stood on the sideline last week in Cincinnati, Thomas Rawls picked apart the first place and undefeated Bengals carrying the ball 23 times for 169 yards and one touchdown. He averaged 7.3 yards/carry. Although a rookie, he has still proven he has the ability to run the ball, also rushing for 104 […]

Ameer Abdullah To Emerge Out Of The Trio In Detroit

Following a promising 11-4 campaign in 2014, a blown lead and controversial non-call in the Wild Card game against Dallas, the Detroit Lions hoped to compete again in 2015. But after an 0-5 start, it's been one continuous nightmare in the Motor City. Injuries have not helped. Starting the season with a running back by […]