Dontayvion Wicks (WR, GB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks is coming off a season-best game in Week 15. The rookie's role is contingent on others missing time, but he has demonstrated his ability to deliver when called upon. Christian Watson missed last week's game and Jayden […]

Parker Washington (WR, JAX) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington has recently carved out a role, notably in the last three weeks, following his first game with more than a 14% snap share. With injuries mounting, the rookie appears to have opportunities in the Jaguars' solid […]

Rashid Shaheed (WR, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 47% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed returned from his thigh injury in Week 15, which had sidelined him for two games. He remains a boom-or-bust option at the moment, as he isn't someone who will consistently receive a high target volume. […]

Joshua Palmer (WR, LAC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 29% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer returned from his knee injury and put up a solid fantasy output in the embarrassment in Week 15 versus the Raiders. The state of the team isn't ideal right now, but he has value down […]

Demario Douglas (WR, NE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 22% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New England Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas returned from his concussion in Week 15 and looked to add to his solid rookie year. While the Patriots' offense drastically lowers his ceiling, he has some value on volume alone. Since Week 7, […]

Curtis Samuel (WR, WAS) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 37% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel has hit a stride over the last few weeks, including a season-best game in Week 15. With the heavy pass volume of the Commanders' offense, Samuel has some value to end the season. Samuel's rostership […]

Noah Brown (WR, HOU) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Houston Texans wide receiver Noah Brown has stepped in nicely when his number is called on. With injuries stacking up in the Texans' wide receiver room, Brown could see consistent volume in a good passing attack. All of a sudden, the Houston Texans […]

Tyler Boyd (WR, CIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 49% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd has taken a backseat to Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins in 2023 and hasn't been a consistent fantasy option. Whenever Higgins or Chase is out, however, Boyd has stepped up to the occasion and been […]

When Will Ja'Marr Chase Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase has not been in contention for the No. 1 overall fantasy receiver in 2023 like most had hoped for. However, he's still been ultra-productive and delivered huge spike weeks. After 15 weeks of action, the third-year pro ranks sixth in total fantasy points among wideouts. Unfortunately, Joe Burrow suffered […]

Demarcus Robinson (WR, LAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After getting targeted 10 times last week, Demarcus Robinson saw a sharp drop in targets this week down to three, but the production was still there as he found the end zone for the third game in a row. He has a […]

Jameson Williams (WR, DET) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 22% of Leagues ANALYSIS: So far, Jameson Williams' NFL career has been a lot of boom and a lot of bust. He's made some big plays at times, but he hadn't really had a game where he saw serious volume. Before Week 15, he had more […]

Michael Mayer (TE, LV) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Is Las Vegas' passing attack a newfound juggernaut or a one-week wonder buoyed by the badness of the Los Angeles Chargers’ lay-down defense? The rookie has tons of tools and potential, making him a long-term fantasy find in dynasty leagues, but he […]

Tanner Hudson (TE, CIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tanner Hudson keeps quietly posting solid games with backup quarterback Jake Browning throwing to him.  Fun fact -- Hudson has caught 33 of the 39 passes tossed in his direction. Another fun fact -- his next game is against a Pittsburgh Steelers defense […]

Tyler Higbee (TE, LAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 39% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tyler Higbee returned after a one-week absence and harpooned the burgeoning fantasy worth of understudy Davis Allen. Matthew Stafford’s top tight end has scored two touchdowns over his past three games and should find himself with advantageous matchups with Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua getting double-teamed on the […]

Juwan Johnson (TE, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 12% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Juwan Johnson has been a disappointment after having a career year in 2023, so watching him post 38 receiving yards and a TD against the N.Y. Giants this past Sunday was a pleasant surprise. The problem for Johnson is New Orleans […]

Gerald Everett (TE, LAC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 44% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Gerald Everett is never going to win you a fantasy league, a DFS tourney, or even a game in your standard league. He just does enough so he will not lose you a game. With Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, and Donald Parham Jr. all out, Everett […]

Tucker Kraft (TE, GB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Not to be confused with Tyler Kroft, Kraft has been making Packers fans and fantasy footballers forget all about the injured Luke Musgrave. Green Bay’s other rookie tight end has 121 yards and a score over his past two games and has taken advantage […]

Hunter Henry (TE, NE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 24% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Bailey Zappe is no Tom Brady. We know this. But you do not have to be to get the ball into your hands of your tight end, especially if it is a veteran who knows how to find seams in secondaries and openings inside […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports (Tuesday Updates): Ja'Marr Chase, Isiah Pacheco, Chris Olave, Keaton Mitchell, Zack Moss, more

The second round of the fantasy football playoffs begins in Week 16, and as always, there are plenty of key injuries that could affect start-or-sit decisions. Our fantasy football injury reports as of Tuesday, December 19 will give you the latest news on the top banged-up players heading into Week 16 including Ja'Marr Chase, Isiah […]

Jake Browning (QB, CIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 47% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Browning continued his stellar play in a Week 15 come-from-behind victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Doing his best Joe Burrow impression, Browning led Cincinnati to 21 fourth-quarter points and the game-winning field goal in overtime. The career backup ultimately completed 29 of 42 […]

Joe Flacco (QB, CLE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Joe Flacco continues to produce in his stint as the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. Flacco engineered a come-from-behind victory against the Chicago Bears in Week 15 while throwing for 374 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions. Joe Flacco threw for […]

Gardner Minshew (QB, IND) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Minshew entered Week 15’s game against the Steelers missing Jonathan Taylor’s presence in the run game. Then, during the first half of the game, he lost both backup running back Zack Moss and top wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. Neither loss proved detrimental to his ability to […]

Baker Mayfield (QB, TB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 54% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With multiple QB injuries in Week 15, many fantasy managers were forced to make some tough roster decisions. If you took a chance on Baker Mayfield for the first round of the fantasy playoffs, you were rewarded with one of the best […]

Trey Sermon (RB, IND) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Indianapolis Colts running back Trey Sermon made the most of his opportunities, but he isn't likely to see this type of volume again. If other Colts running backs remain sidelined, Sermon could offer some value based on volume alone. Zack Moss left […]

Tyjae Spears (RB, TEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears has recorded 10 or more touches in three consecutive games, including the second-highest number of attempts he's had all season. While his current value may be limited behind a workhorse, any uptick in volume would elevate […]

Chase Brown (RB, CIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown has seen an expanded role in recent weeks and has not disappointed. Despite not playing more than 30% of snaps, the rookie has seen at least nine touches in each of the last three games. […]

Kenneth Gainwell (RB, PHI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 28% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell is not currently a standout fantasy asset, but his value could significantly rise with increased volume. If injuries result in a more prominent role, Gainwell could become a must-start option every week. Gainwell doesn't offer […]

Jerick McKinnon (RB, KC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 41% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon has found the end zone in each of the last two weeks, but his workload hasn't seen the anticipated increase. Despite opportunities arising in the backfield, he has maintained a limited role. Nevertheless, his […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire (RB, KC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire scored only his second touchdown of the year in Week 15 while leading the team's backfield. Depending on the status of other running backs on the team, he could maintain a consistent role within a high-powered […]

Ty Chandler (RB, MIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 52% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler exploded in Week 15 after taking on the role of the workhorse running back. While it's unknown what his future role will be, he's unquestionably worth a roster spot in all leagues based on his demonstrated ability […]