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Real Talk Raph

331 articles

Co-Founder Of RotoBaller. Fantasy Sports Talking Head. Host Of RotoBallerRadio On SiriusXMFantasy Fantasy Sports Radio Weekdays & Gameday. Touting Ain’t Easy, But It Sure Is Fun!

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The Fantasy Football Running Back Handcuff Hedge - Mastering The Art of RB Handcuffs (2025)

It's been almost seven years since I last wrote this article, and my philosophy on the fantasy football running back "handcuff hedge" has only strengthened since then. We have learned over time that the running back position is, without question, the most volatile in fantasy football. This understanding is based on the percentage of injuries […]


David Johnson To Be Named Starting Running Back for Texans?

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~110 Overall (RB40) CURRENT ADP: ~RB50 ANALYSIS: Fantasy football mangers won’t have it easy when making their decision on which Texans running back will contribute the most in 2021, especially during fantasy football drafts, because the team is preaching a committee approach. While I don’t see David Johnson being viewed as the […]


Week 2 Waiver Wire Podcast - Phillip Lind-Say It Ain't So

After Hours With RotoBaller Radio, featuring RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and esteemed co-host Anthony Aniano, is back (9/11/18) helping you find the best waiver wire pickups for Week 2 of fantasy football action. Let's win some leagues! This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel […]


The Running Back Handcuff Hedge - Who To Handcuff

This article was updated on 9/4 to account for the Jerick McKinnon and D'Onta Foreman injury updates. We have learned over time that the running back position is without question the most volatile in fantasy football. This understanding is based upon the percentage of injuries versus the other skilled positions, NFL teams increasingly using split back committees creating […]


Week 16 Waivers Podcast: Championship Week Kibitz And A Few Desperation Plays

After Hours With RotoBaller Radio, featuring RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and esteemed co-host Anthony Aniano, is back (12/19/17) helping you find the best waiver wire pickups for Week 16 of fantasy football action. Let's win some leagues! Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every Saturday from 5-7 PM EST. You […]


Week 16 Kicker Streamers and Rankings: 2017 Fantasy Tiers & Rankings

It's Week 16 RotoBallers and we're obsessing over kickers again! Yes, that’s right – kickers. After all, points are points, and even though kickers are very difficult to project for fantasy points week to week, having the right one in your Week 16 lineup could be a difference maker. We're here to give you that life changing […]


Week 15 Kicker Streamers and Rankings: 2017 Fantasy Tiers & Rankings

It's Week 15 RotoBallers and we're obsessing over kickers again! Yes, that’s right – kickers. After all, points are points, and even though kickers are very difficult to project for fantasy points week to week, having the right one in your Week 15 lineup could be a difference maker. We're here to give you that life changing […]


Week 15 Waivers Podcast: Wentz It All Comes Crashing Down In The Fantasy Playoffs

After Hours With RotoBaller Radio, featuring RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and esteemed co-host Anthony Aniano, is back (12/12/17) helping you find the best waiver wire pickups for Week 15 of fantasy football action. Let's win some leagues! Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every Saturday from 5-7 PM EST. You […]


Week 14 Waivers Podcast: Peyton Barber Self Fulfilling Prophecy

After Hours With RotoBaller Radio, featuring RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and esteemed co-host Anthony Aniano, is back (12/4/17) helping you find the best waiver wire pickups for Week 14 of fantasy football action. Let's win some leagues! Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every Saturday from 5-7 PM EST. You can […]


Week 14 Kicker Streamers and Rankings: 2017 Fantasy Tiers & Rankings

It's Week 13 RotoBallers and we're obsessing over kickers again! Yes, that’s right – kickers. After all, points are points, and even though kickers are very difficult to project for fantasy points week to week, having the right one in your Week 14 lineup could be a difference maker. We're here to give you that life changing […]


Week 13 Kicker Streamers and Rankings: 2017 Fantasy Tiers & Rankings

It's Week 13 RotoBallers and we're obsessing over kickers again! Yes, that’s right – kickers. After all, points are points, and even though kickers are very difficult to project for fantasy points week to week, having the right one in your Week 13 lineup could be a difference maker. We're here to give you that life changing […]


Week 13 Waivers Podcast: Blaine Gabbert + Ricky Seals-Jones = Fantasy Football Magic

After Hours With RotoBaller Radio, featuring RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and esteemed co-host Anthony Aniano, is back (11/27/17) helping you find the best waiver wire pickups for Week 13 of fantasy football action. Let's win some leagues! Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every Saturday from 5-7 PM EST. You […]


Week 12 Kicker Streamers and Rankings: 2017 Fantasy Tiers & Rankings

It's Week 12 RotoBallers and we're obsessing over kickers again! Yes, that’s right – kickers. After all, points are points, and even though kickers are very difficult to project for fantasy points week to week, having the right one in your Week 12 lineup could be a difference maker. We're here to give you that life changing […]


Week 12 Waivers Podcast: Kareem Hunt Fantasy Football Circle Jerk And Must Add Players

After Hours With RotoBaller Radio, featuring RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and esteemed co-host Anthony Aniano, is back (11/20/17) helping you find the best waiver wire pickups for Week 12 of fantasy football action. Let's win some leagues! Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every Saturday from 5-7 PM EST. You […]


Week 11 Kicker Streamers and Rankings: 2017 Fantasy Tiers & Rankings

It's Week 11 RotoBallers and we're obsessing over kickers again! Yes, that’s right – kickers. After all, points are points, and even though kickers are very difficult to project for fantasy points week to week, having the right one in your Week 11 lineup could be a difference maker. We're here to give you that life changing […]


Week 10 Waivers Podcast: Late Season Scratch Off Lottery Tickets & Advanced Data Science

After Hours With RotoBaller Radio, featuring RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and esteemed co-host Anthony Aniano, is back (11/6/17) helping you find the best waiver wire pickups for Week 10 of fantasy football action. Let's win some leagues! Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every Saturday from 5-7 PM EST. You […]


Week 10 Kicker Streamers and Rankings: 2017 Fantasy Tiers & Rankings

It's Week 10 RotoBallers and we're obsessing over kickers again! Yes, that’s right – kickers. After all, points are points, and even though kickers are very difficult to project for fantasy points week to week, having the right one in your Week 10 lineup could be a difference maker. We're here to give you that life changing […]


Jay Ajayi Truther Escape Hatch - NFL Trade Deadline Special Edition Podcast

After Hours With RotoBaller Radio, featuring RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and esteemed co-host Anthony Aniano, is back (11/1/17) helping you sort out the fantasy football impact of the 2017 NFL trade deadline. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every Saturday from 5-7 PM EST. You can also find new weekly shows on […]


Week 9 Waivers Podcast: Alex Collins Pumpkin Smash, Return Of The Mack & Mr. Anderson

After Hours With RotoBaller Radio, featuring RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and esteemed co-host Anthony Aniano, is back (10/30/17) helping you find the best waiver wire pickups for Week 9 of fantasy football action. Let's win some leagues! Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every Saturday from 5-7 PM EST. You can […]


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Week 9 Kicker Streamers and Starts: 2017 Fantasy Tiers & Rankings

It's Week 9 RotoBallers and we're obsessing over kickers again! Yes, that’s right – kickers. After all, points are points, and even though kickers are very difficult to predict for fantasy points week to week, having the right one in your Week 9 lineup could be a difference maker. We're here to give you that life changing […]


Week 8 Waivers Podcast: Christian McCaffrey Dancing Monkey Twitter Trolls

After Hours With RotoBaller Radio, featuring RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and esteemed co-host Anthony Aniano, is back (10/23/17) helping you find the best waiver wire pickups for Week 8 of fantasy football action. Let's win some leagues! Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every Saturday from 5-7 PM EST. You can […]


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Week 8 Kicker Streamers and Starts: 2017 Fantasy Tiers & Rankings

It's Week 8 RotoBallers and we're obsessing over kickers again! Yes, that’s right – kickers. After all, points are points, and even though kickers are very difficult to predict for fantasy points week to week, having the right one in your Week 8 lineup could be a difference maker. We're here to give you that life changing […]


Week 7 Kicker Streamers and Starts: 2017 Fantasy Tiers & Rankings

It's Week 7 RotoBallers and we're obsessing over kickers again! Yes, that’s right – kickers. After all, points are points, and even though kickers are very difficult to predict for fantasy points week to week, having the right one in your Week 7 lineup could be a difference maker. We're here to give you that life changing […]


Week 7 Waivers Podcast: The Darkwa Returns, Evan Engram Elation & ASJ Love Me Tender

After Hours With RotoBaller Radio, featuring RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and esteemed co-host Anthony Aniano, is back (10/16/17) helping you find the best waiver wire pickups for Week 7 of fantasy football action. Let's win some leagues! Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every Saturday from 5-7 PM EST. You can […]


Week 6 Kicker Streamers and Starts: 2017 Fantasy Tiers & Rankings

It's Week 6 RotoBallers and we're obsessing over kickers again! Yes, that’s right – kickers. After all, points are points, and even though kickers are very difficult to predict for fantasy points week to week, having the right one in your Week 6 lineup could be a difference maker. We're here to give you that life changing […]


Week 6 Waivers Podcast: Odell Tear Jerker, The Javorius B.I.G. And Premature Evaluation

After Hours With RotoBaller Radio, featuring RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and esteemed co-host Anthony Aniano, is back (10/09/17) helping you find the best waiver wire pickups for Week 6 of fantasy football action. Let's win some leagues! Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every Saturday from 5-7 PM EST. You can […]


Week 5 Kicker Streamers and Starts: 2017 Fantasy Tiers & Rankings

It's Week 5 RotoBallers and we're obsessing over kickers again! Yes, that’s right – kickers. After all, points are points, and even though kickers are very difficult to predict for fantasy points week to week, having the right one in your Week 5 lineup could be a difference maker. We're here to give you that life changing […]


RotoBaller Dynasty Remix: Hogan's Heroes, Goffzilla, Ja-Ja-Javorius & Much More!

The RotoBaller Dynasty Remix podcast, featuring RotoBaller co-founder, and host of RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio, Real Talk Raph along with esteemed co-host Anthony Aniano, join forces once again to bring you a year round fantasy football dynasty league podcast. Let's win some leagues! Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM […]


Week 4 Kicker Streamers and Starts: 2017 Fantasy Tiers & Rankings

It's Week 4 RotoBallers and we're obsessing over kickers again! Yes, that’s right – kickers. After all, points are points, and even though kickers are very difficult to predict for fantasy points week to week, having the right one in your Week 4 lineup could be a difference maker. We're here to give you that life changing […]


Podcast - Week 4 Waivers: Funchess Free For All, The Good Shepard And A Funeral For Sproles

After Hours With RotoBaller Radio, featuring RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and esteemed co-host Anthony Aniano, is back (9/25/17) helping you find the best waiver wire pickups for Week 4 of fantasy football action. Let's win some leagues! Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every Saturday from 5-7 PM EST. You can […]


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Corey Seager

Placed on Injured List
Jackson Chourio

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De'Von Achane

Dolphins GM Says De'Von Achane Will be Ready for Week 1
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Adam Thielen

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Nick Lodolo

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Terance Mann

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Luis Robert Jr.

Exits Early With Hamstring Soreness
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Willson Contreras

Issued Six-Game Suspension
Randy Rodríguez

Randy Rodriguez Placed on Injured List
Nathan Eovaldi

Likely Done for the Season
Yordan Alvarez

Activated and Starting on Tuesday
Nikola Jović

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Cody Martin Drawing Interest From Warriors
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Timberwolves Interested in Reunion With Bones Hyland
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Wins Decision At UFC Shanghai
Kevin Borjas

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Sumudaerji

Wins Back-To-Back Fights
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Gets His First UFC Win
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Earns his Second Daytona Cup Series Win
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Enters Playoffs As Co-Points Leader
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