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Andy Smith

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I've been contributing to RotoBaller since January 2024 producing fantasy content for NFL, MLB, and NHL. I am also a member of the operations and staff and the editing team. I have been playing fantasy sports for nearly my entire life and believe in the importance of data analysis leading you to victory. I began my sports writing career with my university newspaper and was eventually promoted to sports editor and was nominated for several awards such as Best Editorial piece by the Press Club of Long Island. In my content, I emphasize data and historical trends as it is the key to finding the edge in our competitions. By analyzing the data given to us, we can make informed decisions and in turn, become sharper fantasy players. I am also an accredited member of the FSWA. Be sure to drop me a follow on X @A_Smith_FS.

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Omarion Hampton - Fantasy Football Rankings, Rookie RB Draft Sleepers

When Is Omarion Hampton Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 13 (2025)

Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) has been on the injured reserve since suffering an ankle injury back in their Week 5 loss to the Commanders. However, with his return to play window now open, Hampton appears poised to return to practice in the near future and potentially see game action in […]


Darren Waller - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

High-Upside Waiver Wire Bench Stashes - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 13

With the fantasy playoffs just weeks away, stashing high-upside lottery tickets has become even more critical. With key players injured, these lottery tickets can be the difference between you winning or losing your league. In this week's edition, we will spotlight a tight end who is nearing a return from injured reserve and a rookie […]


Jake Ferguson - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL News

Week 13 Lineup Busts? Fantasy Football Players to Consider Sitting

With the fantasy football payoffs two weeks away, it is crucial to set our lineups correctly. With all 32 teams on the slate in Week 13, it is very important to navigate the difficult matchups. In this piece, I will highlight four players, one from each position, who have tough matchups that may be best […]


Jayden Reed - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL DFS Lineup Picks

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13 Fantasy Football (2025)

RotoBaller drops our top 2025 fantasy football Week 13 waiver wire pickups for RB, WR, TE, and QB. This week's top picks include a rookie running back that appears poised to take on the lead role and a must-stash WR who is quickly nearing a return to action. This week's must-add fantasy football free agents […]


Omarion Hampton - Fantasy Football Rankings, Rookie RB Draft Sleepers

Is Omarion Hampton Out for the Season? Injury Update on Coming Back for Fantasy Football (Week 13)

Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) has been on the injured reserve since suffering an ankle injury during their Week 5 loss to the Washington Commanders. Even though he has been eligible to return to action for some time, the first-round pick has not made much progress and could be in danger […]


Joe Mixon - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

When Is Joe Mixon Coming Back? Injury Update and Fantasy Football Outlook (Week 13)

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (foot) has yet to take the field this season and has shown no signs of progress. With the season nearing the final stretch, managers need their bench players to contribute, and given Mixon's status, it may be time to cut him. Will Mixon play again this season? Should fantasy […]


Matvei Michkov - Fantasy Hockey Rankings NHL DFS Picks, DFS Hockey

NHL Power Rankings: Where Do All 32 Teams Stand Ahead of Week 8?

Week 7 of the NHL season is in the books, and the standings are taking shape, which means it's time to update our power rankings. With the Thanksgiving break just days away, we can finally say we are officially past the quarter-mark of the 2025 regular season, and as a result, contenders are beginning to […]


Marcus Semien Shipped to the Mets on Sunday

The Texas Rangers traded second baseman Marcus Semien to the New York Mets in exchange for outfielder Brandon Nimmo on Sunday evening. Semien has spent the past four seasons with the Rangers but is coming off his most disappointing campaign of his 13-year MLB season. In 2025, Semien posted a low .230/.305/.364 line with a […]


Brandon Nimmo Traded to Texas

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the New York Mets are trading outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers in exchange for second baseman Marcus Semien. Nimmo has spent his entire 10-year MLB career in Queens. Last season, the 32-year-old posted a .262/.324/.436 slash line with 25 long balls and 13 stolen bases. This was […]


Chris Godwin - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injuries, DFS

Is Chris Godwin Playing Today? Should I Start Chris Godwin for Week 12 Fantasy Football?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (fibula) has been on the shelf since suffering a lower leg injury back in Week 5. Godwin also had a late start to the season after suffering a dislocated ankle during the 2024 campaign. However, after returning to full participation in practice this week, it appears the veteran […]


Chris Rodriguez Jr. - Fantasy Football Rankings, Running Back Sleepers, RB Handcuffs

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Sneaky Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Adds Before Week 12

Hey RotoBallers! With the Week 12 slate just hours away, let's take a look at a few high-use stash options at each position. Throughout this series, I have encouraged managers to stash players like Sean Tucker, Oronde Gadsden II, Jaxson Dart, and Kimani Vidal. This weekend, we will spotlight a must-add running back who is […]


D'Andre Swift - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Running Back Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 12 (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of our weekend start 'em sit' em columns. With the fantasy football playoffs quickly approaching, it is more important now more than ever to hit on our lineup calls. This week, we will spotlight a No. 2 running back who is poised for a larger workload and a rookie […]


Joe Mixon - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Time to Drop Joe Mixon? Fantasy Football Week 12 Waiver Wire Outlook (2025)

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (foot) has been on the non-football injury reserve list since the beginning of the regular season and has not made any substantial progress. With the regular season nearing the final stretch, should managers continue to stash the veteran running back on their bench? Let's look at the latest update […]


Raiders Defense - Fantasy Football DST, Maxx Crosby IDP, Defense Rankings

Best Week 12 Defense Streamers - Fantasy Football DST Pickups and Starts

With Week 11 in the books, it's time to identify defensive streamers for the Week 12 slate of the regular season. This week, we will spotlight four defensive units that are available in more than 65% of the fantasy leagues that can push for the top-12 upside this week. Who should fantasy managers look to […]


T.J. Hockenson - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Fantasy Football Drops Before Week 12 - Time To Say Goodbye?

With the full Week 12 slate just hours away, you may need to make some last-minute adjustments to your lineup. With injuries to many key players beginning to pile up, like Josh Jacobs (knee) and Garrett Wilson (knee), managers may need to cut ties with some bench players to fill the lineup. In this week's […]


Isaiah Likely - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

High-Upside Late-Week Stash Targets: Sneaky Fantasy Football Pickups For Week 12

Targeting high-upside players on the waiver wire can play a major role in your team going on a deep playoff run in the fantasy football playoffs. Last week, I suggested you stash players like Sean Tucker, who was likely the most-acquired player on the waiver wire on Tuesday evening after his monster three-TD performance. Who […]


Jonathan Taylor - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

NFL MVP Power Rankings: Top 10 Candidates Ahead of Week 12

The NFL season is past the halfway point, and the MVP race is finally coming together. Who are the top MVP candidates ahead of Week 12? Who were the biggest risers and fallers? Let’s dive in!


Ollie Gordon - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups - icon rotoballer

High-Upside Waiver Wire Bench Stashes - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 12

With the season quickly approaching the final stretch, stashing high-upside players can be the final piece to put you over the edge in your fantasy football league. Last week, I suggested you stash Sean Tucker, and he just enjoyed a monster three-TD performance that may have secured him the RB1 job in Tampa Bay for […]


Joe Mixon - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

When Will Joe Mixon Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 12 (2025)

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (foot) has remained on the non-football injury/reserve list since the beginning of the regular season and has not made any substantial progress returning to action. With the season quickly coming to an end, does Mixon have a viable path to contribute during the final weeks of the regular season? […]


Framber Valdez - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

MLB Power Rankings: Top 23 Free-Agent Pitchers

With the World Series behind us, it is time to look at the top players available in free agency. In this ranking, we will take a look at the top 23 pitchers who are slated to hit the free agent ma...


Quinshon Judkins - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Week 12 Lineup Busts? Fantasy Football Players to Consider Sitting

With several top skill-position players on bye this week, like Ladd McConkey, De'Von Achane, and Deebo Samuel Sr., navigating potential lineups busts is even more crucial. Last week, we continued to hit on our picks as Jared Goff, Kimani Vidal, and Rome Odunze all fell well short of their expectations and projections. Who should fantasy […]


Emanuel Wilson - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire, Rankinks, Draft Sleepers

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12 Fantasy Football (2025)

RotoBaller drops our top 2025 fantasy football Week 12 waiver wire pickups for RB, WR, TE, and QB. This week's top picks include several depth running backs who are poised to take on a larger role and two emerging wide receivers who are coming off their best games of the season. This week's must-add fantasy […]


Joe Mixon - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

When Is Joe Mixon Coming Back? Injury Update and Fantasy Football Outlook (Week 12)

Houston Texans starting running back Joe Mixon (foot) has yet to take the field this season due to an offseason injury and is trending towards missing the remainder of the season. With the second half well underway and him making little progress, he faces a significant uphill battle to return to action this season. Will […]


Jason Robertson -Fantasy Hockey Rankings - NHL DFS Picks - DFS Hockey

NHL Power Rankings: Where Do All 32 Teams Stand Ahead of Week 7?

Week 6 of the NHL season is in the books, and the standings are taking shape, which means it's time to update our power rankings. Who has gotten off to an impressive start? Which teams are free-falling in our rankings? This week, we saw one of the top teams on our list suffer a significant […]


Brenton Strange - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire, TE Streamers, NFL DFS

High-Upside Late-Week Stash Targets: Sneaky Fantasy Football Pickups For Week 11

Targeting high-upside handcuffs or emerging young players is one of the keys to pushing your fantasy football team over the edge to win a championship. Throughout the first half of the 2025 campaign, managers have seen many handcuffs, like Kyle Monangai and Kimani Vidal, emerge from "top stash candidate" to "must-start player." Who are the top stashes ahead of […]


Joe Mixon - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

When Will Joe Mixon Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 11 (2025)

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (foot) has yet to take the field this season. The veteran running back has been on the non-football injury/reserve list since the beginning of the campaign and has shown no signs of major progress. With the season past the halfway point, does Mixon have a chance to return to […]


Bo Bichette - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB DFS Picks, Betting Picks

MLB Power Rankings: Top 25 Free-Agent Hitters

With the World Series behind us, it is time to look at the top players available in free agency. In this ranking, we will take a look at the top 25 hitters who are slated to hit the free agent mar...


Kimani Vidal - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injuries

Week 11 Lineup Busts? Fantasy Football Players to Consider Sitting

Even though there are only two teams on bye this week, managers may have to dig a bit deeper to fill their lineup due to the numerous injuries to key players, such as Terry McLaurin (hip), Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder), and Tucker Kraft (knee). As a result, it is crucial to avoid potential lineup busts that […]


Alec Pierce - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11 Fantasy Football (2025)

RotoBaller drops our top 2025 fantasy football Week 11 waiver wire pickups for RB, WR, TE, and QB. This week's top picks include several young wide receivers who have begun to see a stark increase in target share and a tight end who could carry top-12 upside for the remainder of the season. This week's […]


Sean Tucker - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire, Draft Sleepers, Draft Rankings

High-Upside Waiver Wire Bench Stashes - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 11

Wth the regular season now past the halfway point, stashing high-upside players can be the difference between winning or losing your fantasy championship. Throughout the first half, many handcuff running backs and depth wide receivers have been able to emerge as legit contributors on their respective offensive units and become must-start fantasy assets. Who should […]


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