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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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Tyler Allgeier - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Best Week 7 RB Streamers - Fantasy Football Running Backs to Pickup and Start

With injuries and bye weeks in full swing, many managers may need to find a streaming option at the running back position this week. Even though most of the top-24 options are widely rostered, some sneaky players are widely available that possess just as much upside this weekend. Let's take a look at the top […]


Kenneth Walker III - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL DFS Lineup Picks

Running Back Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 7 (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of our weekend start 'em sit' em columns. In Week 6, we saw many running backs who have had minimal fantasy value this season emerge as potential must-start options going forward, like Kimani Vidal. In this week's edition, we will highlight three running backs who have been trending toward […]


Drake Maye - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Must-Have Pick'em Pool Picks - NFL Week 7 Picks To Target, Avoid

While fantasy football offers players ample ways to compete in different tournaments, pick 'em pools are centered around picking the winners of each game. In these competitions, players choose the winner of each game on the schedule and assign a confidence ranking to each pick. Last weekend, we crushed our high-confidence picks as both the […]


Myles Garrett - Cleveland Browns DST, Fantasy Football Defense Rankings, D/ST Streamers, Waiver Wire, IDP Pickups

Best Week 7 Defense Streamers - Fantasy Football DST Pickups and Starts

Streaming the right defense can pay significant dividends for your fantasy matchup. Those who targeted the Denver Broncos or Los Angeles Rams last weekend likely secured the victory due to their dominant showings alone. In this piece, we will highlight four top streaming options that are widely available in all formats for Week 7. Who […]


Justin Herbert - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

NFL MVP Power Rankings: Top 10 Candidates Ahead of Week 7

Even though we only have six weeks of NFL action in the books, it is never too early to start looking at the MVP race. Which players have given themselves an early lead? Who has made a surprising ...


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

High-Upside Late-Week Stash Targets: Sneaky Fantasy Football Pickups For Week 7

As the season progresses, more injuries begin to pile up, and young emerging players start to show their potential. That is why it is crucial to get ahead of your league and stash these players who could be league-winners over the final month. In this piece, we will look at two top handcuff running backs […]


Jaxson Dart - Fantasy Football Rankings, Rookie QB Sleepers

Andy Smith's Must-Sit Week 7 Lineup Busts: Fantasy Football Players to Bench

Analyzing matchups is the key to winning your fantasy football matchups. While some managers view a performing player as a "set-and-forget" option, this approach will likely lead them down the wrong path, as a player's hot streak can quickly end in a tough matchup. In this piece, we look at five players who could bust […]


Jordan Whittington - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

High-Upside Waiver Wire Bench Stashes - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 7

Stashing the right player can save you a significant amount of your FAAB budget. In Week 6, managers who stashed Kimani Vidal ahead of Sunday's contests were very rewarded as he appears as the team's RB1 for the foreseeable future. In Week 6, managers saw several high-end players suffer injuries, and many rookies began to […]


Chuba Hubbard - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Is Chuba Hubbard The Starting Running Back For The Panthers When He Returns? Week 10 Injury Update

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard stands out as the Panthers' clear RB1 despite the team also bringing in veteran Rico Dowdle from the Dallas Cowboys. In the first four games of the young season, Hubbard dominated the backfield, receiving 13.3 attempts per game with 4.3 targets per game. However, before Week 5, Hubbard would […]


Kayshon Boutte - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Unexpected Boom Performances: Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Kimani Vidal, Kayshon Boutte, Marquise Brown, Jaxson Dart, Dallas Goedert

In Week 6, fantasy managers saw many under-the-radar players perform among the top players at their respective positions. However, it's crucial to do a deeper dive and determine which of these performances are legit breakouts, and which performances could be fool's gold. Should fantasy managers add these players to the waiver wire and plug them […]


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

When Will Joe Mixon Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 7 (2025)

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (foot) has yet to take the field this season. The team's starting running back has been sidelined since training camp due to a foot injury and was shifted to the non-football injury/reserve list at the beginning of the regular season. With the timeline continuously pushed back, should fantasy managers […]


Woody Marks - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Should I Pickup Woody Marks or Nick Chubb? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7

Several backfields have been the center of fantasy football discussions. This can be due to injuries or emerging rookies. In Houston, the Texans have opted to rely on a split backfield, which has made it difficult to trust for fantasy purposes. Coming out of their Week 6 bye, which Texans running backs should managers target? […]


Drake London - NFL, Fantasy football rankings, waiver wire, dfs

NFL WR Power Rankings: Every Team's Top Wide Receiver for Week 7

With Week 6 in the books, let’s rank each team’s top wide receiver ahead of Week 7. We are nearing the halfway point of the season, and the rankings are beginning to take shape. Where ...


Travis Etienne Jr. - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL DFS Lineup Picks

Week 7 Lineup Busts? Fantasy Football Players to Consider Sitting

Every week, many "must-start" players fall short of expectations. In Week 6, several high-end options like Jahmyr Gibbs and Garrett Wilson were unable to produce as elite fantasy options. While it is very hard to sit your top players, navigating your FLEX spots is crucial to sealing your victory. In this weekly piece, we look […]


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

Should I Pickup Kimani Vidal or Hassan Haskins? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7

The Los Angeles Chargers' backfield is dealing with several injuries ahead of Week 7. Their top two options, Najee Harris (Achilles) and Omarion Hampton (ankle), are both on the IR. While Harris is slated to miss the entire season, Hampton is looking at a lengthy absence and should return later in the campaign. As a […]


Michael Carter - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, NFL Injury News

Should I Pickup Bam Knight or Michael Carter? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7

The Arizona Cardinals' running back room has been a major topic of discussion among the fantasy football community. Once James Conner (foot) and Trey Benson (knee) both hit the injured reserve, there was a lot of uncertainty around who would take the lead role. Over the past two weeks, the Cardinals have relied primarily on […]


Leon Draisaitl - Fantasy Hockey Rankings NHL DFS Picks, DFS Hockey

NHL Power Rankings: Every Team From Worst to First

The 2025 NHL Season has just begun. Even though some teams may have only played two games through the opening week, it is time to update our power rankings. Who has gotten to an impressive start? ...


Brock Bowers Could Sit for the "Long Haul"

According to head coach Pete Carroll, Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (knee) could be held out of action for the "long haul" in hopes of ensuring he is back to full speed when cleared to play. On Monday, Carroll told reporters, "You look at the long haul of it, it might be best […]


Wan'Dale Robinson - Fantasy Football Pickups, Waiver Wire Sleepers, Draft Rankings

Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups - Wan'Dale Robinson, Hollywood Brown, Cooper Kupp Fantasy Football Outlooks

Navigating the waiver wire can be the difference between winning and losing your league. Throughout the regular season, injuries allow depth options in a wide receiver room to emerge as must-start options. In this piece, we look at a Giants WR who was recently pushed up the depth chart and two "No. 2" options who […]


Woody Marks - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups - Kimani Vidal, Bam Knight, Woody Marks Fantasy Football Outlooks

In Week 7, fantasy managers saw many crowded backfields begin to settle. Both the Los Angeles Chargers and the Arizona Cardinals have dealt with numerous injuries to their running backs, but recently, several depth options have emerged as the true starters. In addition, a rookie in Houston has seen his fantasy stock continue to climb […]


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

When Is Joe Mixon Coming Back? Injury Update and Fantasy Football Outlook (Week 7)

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (foot) has yet to return to the field this season since being sidelined in July due to a foot injury. The Texans placed Mixon on the non-football injury/reserve list, and while he has been eligible to return, he has yet to be cleared. With the season quickly approaching the midway […]


Kendre Miller - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Best Week 6 RB Streamers - Fantasy Football Running Backs to Pickup and Start

With injuries and bye weeks, fantasy managers will likely try to find a streaming option to fill an RB slot in their starting lineup. Fortunately, in Week 6, there are ample options that are both widely available and have a prime matchup to provide high RB2 upside. Let's take a look at the top streaming […]


Jalen Coker - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Sneaky Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Adds Before Week 6

Injuries have been the storyline of the 2025 campaign. Managers have seen many high-end players, such as Lamar Jackson (hamstring), Omarion Hampton (ankle), and James Conner (foot), miss time, which has caused many to look to the waiver wire. However, a key to winning fantasy football is getting ahead of your league. Stashing the potential […]


Rachaad White - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Running Back Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 6 (2025)

Navigating the running back position is difficult, as it is typically the position that is the most prone to injuries. Through five weeks, we have already seen several high-end options, such as Trey Benson (knee) and Chuba Hubbard (calf), miss time. This week, we saw Omarion Hampton (ankle) join Benson on the IR as he […]


Cam Little - Fantasy Football Kicker Streamers, Waiver Wire Pickups, Rankings

Best Week 6 Kicker Streamers - Fantasy Football Kickers to Pick Up and Start

Identifying which tier to stream can be the difference between winning and losing your fantasy football matchup. If you have an underperforming flex play, a top kicker could help offset that low production and deliver the victory. In these, we will identify six streaming options that are available in more than half of all fantasy […]


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

Time to Drop Joe Mixon? Fantasy Football Week 6 Waiver Wire Outlook (2025)

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (foot) has yet to take the field this season and is still on the non-football injury/reserve list. Earlier this week, the Texans provided an update on his status, but should fantasy managers continue to stash the former starting running back on their bench? Should managers look to pivot to […]


Chris Godwin - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Chris Godwin Ruled Out - Who to Pickup and Start Instead for Week 6 Fantasy Football?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin missed the first three weeks of the season as he was still recovering from his season-ending ankle injury last season. After appearing in two games, Godwin will now face his second season as he will not play in Week 6 due to a fibula injury. When will Godwin […]


Bo Nix - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL DFS Picks

NFL Week 6 Pick'em Pool Picks - Confidence Picks To Target, Avoid

While fantasy football offers players ample ways to compete in different tournaments, pick 'em pools may be the easiest. In these competitions, players choose the winner of each game on the schedule and assign a confidence ranking to each pick. For example, out of the 16 games on a typical NFL slate, managers rank their […]


Jared Verse - Defense, DST, Los Angeles Rams DST, IDP Rankings

Best Week 6 Defense Streamers - Fantasy Football DST Pickups and Starts

Targeting the right defense could be the difference between you losing and winning your fantasy matchup. This past weekend, several defensive units, such as the Houston Texans and the Washington Commanders, enjoyed strong showings, which likely played a key role in managers securing a victory. This weekend, he has several intriguing options to target, and […]


Jayden Daniels - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

NFL MVP Power Rankings: Top 10 Candidates Ahead of Week 6

Even though we only have five weeks of NFL action in the books, it is never too early to start looking at the MVP race. Which players have given themselves an early lead? Who has made a surprising...


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