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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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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...


Kendrick Bourne - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers

Unexpected Boom Performances: Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Ryan Flournoy, Michael Carter, Kendrick Bourne, AJ Barner, Sam Darnold

Last week, fantasy football managers likely saw many unexpected players lead them to a victory. So are they legit? It is crucial to determine whether their fantasy performances were one-offs or the start of a breakout season. In this weekly piece, we will look at five players who exceeded all expectations last week and could […]


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

When Will Joe Mixon Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 6 (2025)

Houston Texans starting running back Joe Mixon (foot) has been on the non-football injury/reserve list throughout the opening month of the campaign and has yet to make any significant progress. Given that Mixon has yet to return to the practice field, his status for the remainder of the season is in limbo. When will Mixon […]


Christian Watson - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

High-Upside Waiver Wire Bench Stashes - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 6

Throughout the opening month of the NFL season, fantasy managers have likely seen many of their high-end players suffer an injury. This past week, the Chargers placed star running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) on the IR, and now Tampa Bay running back Bucky Irving (shoulder/foot) is slated to miss another week of action. As a […]


Deebo Samuel Sr. - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

NFL WR Power Rankings: Every Team's Top Wide Receiver for Week 6

With Week 5 in the books, let’s rank each team’s top wide receiver ahead of Week 6. While some teams have several high-end pas catchers, in this ranking, we only include one representa...


Ladd McConkey - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Calvin Ridley, Chris Olave, Ladd McConkey: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 6

Fantasy managers have seen many high-end WRs disappoint in relation to their ADP throughout the opening month of the season. In this piece, we will analyze three wide receivers who have been difficult to trust on a weekly basis. While two of these wideouts are coming off their best outing of the season, can fantasy […]


Jacory Croskey-Merritt - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL DFS Picks

Jacory Croskey-Merritt, David Montgomery, Tony Pollard: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 6

Throughout the opening month of the season, fantasy managers have seen many RB2s deliver both elite and disappointing production. In this piece, we will spotlight three running backs who hold RB2 value this season but have also fallen short of expectations at times. All three running backs we'll discuss are coming off a strong showing […]


Amon-Ra St. Brown Not Practicing on Wedneday

According to Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News, Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is not practicing on Wednesday. The team has yet to provide an update on why the star wideout is being held out of action. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to the injury report later on Wednesday in case this injury […]


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

Week 6 Lineup Busts? Fantasy Football Players to Consider Sitting

Every week, fantasy managers see high-end players disappointing, given their relative expectations. This past weekend, some of the major disappointments were Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams and Cardinals tight end Trey McBride. In this piece, we will look to identify potential landmines on the Week 6 slate. While it may be difficult to bench some […]


Mark Andrews - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Time to Drop Mark Andrews? Fantasy Football Week 6 Waiver Wire Outlook (2025)

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews has been a disappointment for fantasy managers throughout the opening month of the season. In five games, Andrews has only eclipsed the 10.0 PPR mark once and is quickly approaching drop territory. Should fantasy managers drop Andrews from their roster? Let's dive in!Be sure to check all of our […]


Connor McDavid - NHL DFS lineup picks daily fantasy hockey

NHL Power Rankings: Every Team From Worst to First

The 2025 NHL Season will begin on Tuesday, when the Florida Panthers host the Chicago Blackhawks. Later in the evening, we will see Mike Sullivan and the Rangers face the Pittsburgh Penguins, and ...


Kendrick Bourne - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Kendrick Bourne, Romeo Doubs, Wan'Dale Robinson Fantasy Football Outlooks

With numerous injuries to the wide receiver position, several depth options have been able to claim a lead role on their respective teams and carry surprisingly high fantasy upside. In this piece, we will look at three wide receivers who have performed quite well when pushed up the depth chart and could have continued to […]


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

When Is Joe Mixon Coming Back? Injury Update and Fantasy Football Outlook (Week 6)

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (foot) has remained on the non-football injury/reserve list since the start of the regular season and has yet to return to practice. While he could have returned to practice before Week 5, Mixon has yet to make any progress, further suggesting he is still several weeks away from a […]


Omarion Hampton Placed on Injured Reserve with Ankle Injury

According to Daniel Popper of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Chargers are placing rookie running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) on the injured reserve. Hampton suffered this ankle injury during their loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Hampton departed this contest early and was seen with a walking boot after the contest. As a result, […]


Kenneth Gainwell - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Sleepers

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Kenneth Gainwell, Kendre Miller, Kimani Vidal Fantasy Football Outlooks

Throughout the course of the regular seasons, fantasy managers see several backfield shifts due to underperforming veterans or injuries. As a result, many backup running backs emerge as must-roster players as they are set to see a much larger role than initially anticipated. So, should you pick up Gainwell, Miller, or Vidal in your fantasy […]


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

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Rico Dowdle, Michael Carter, Nick Chubb Fantasy Football Outlooks

In Week 6 of the NFL season, many backfields saw the No. 2 option emerge due to numerous reasons. In Arizona and Carolina, the top option was injured, which allowed the backup to be pushed up the depth chart and given a much larger opportunity. In this piece, we will look at three of the […]


Jalen Coker Expected to Practice on Wednesday

According to Joe Person of The Athletic, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker (quadriceps) is slated to have his practice window opened prior to Wednesday's practice. This is an excellent sign for the second-year wideout, as he has been on the injured reserve since the beginning of the season. While he was unable to return […]


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

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Sneaky Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Adds Before Week 5

Hey RotoBallers! Week 4 taught us the importance of stashing upside players. We saw many high-end players suffer season-ending injuries, and even earlier this week, top players like Trey Benson (knee) were placed on the injured reserve. As we approach Week 5, we will spotlight several players who have begun to carve out prominent roles […]


Rico Dowdle - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers

Best Week 5 RB Streamers - Fantasy Football Running Backs to Pickup and Start

Through the opening month of this season, fantasy managers have seen many high-end running backs suffer season-ending injuries, which have forced managers to look to the waiver wire. In addition, earlier this week, the Cardinals placed Trey Benson (knee) on the IR, and the Panthers will be without top running back Chuba Hubbard (calf). As […]


Darius Slayton - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Best Week 5 WR Streamers - Fantasy Football Wide Receivers to Pickup and Start

Welcome to our Week 5 wide receiver streamers for fantasy football - some of our favorite WR options to pickup and start for your fantasy lineups. Through the first four games of the season, many fantasy managers have likely been disappointed by their top wide receivers, unless they drafted Puka Nacua or Amon-Ra St. Brown. […]


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

Time to Drop Joe Mixon? Fantasy Football Week 5 Waiver Wire Outlook (2025)

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (foot) has been sidelined throughout the entire regular season due to a foot injury. Mixon initially hit the non-football injury/reserve list at the start of the season. Even though his practice window could open, Mixon has yet to return to the field, suggesting he is still several weeks away […]


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

Running Back Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 5 (2025)

The running back position has been hit hard by injuries over the past two weeks. In Week 3, managers watched as James Conner (foot) and Najee Harris (Achilles) suffered season-ending injuries. Earlier this week, Trey Benson (knee) hit the IR, and Bucky Irving (foot) is in danger of not only missing Week 5 but potentially […]


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