Deeper League Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14

The fantasy playoffs may be starting for many leagues, which means now is the time to get your team prepared for a hopeful deep playoff run. Many players could still end up on the COVID list, while others are nursing injuries, so depth is especially important. At this point, the deepest parts of the waiver […]

Week 13 Outliers Analysis - We Must Overreact!

Week 13 was pretty random as far as quarterbacks went, with Derek Carr, Baker Mayfield, Ryan Tannehill, Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff finishing in the top-six. Patrick Mahomes only scored 19.32 fantasy points but his day could have been much bigger had Tyreek Hill's touchdown been properly called by the officials and counted. Darren Waller […]

Booms and Busts - Starts and Sits for Week 13 Lineups

It only took 12 weeks of action around the NFL, but the crap finally hit the fan. Between game postponements due to Covid, players being placed on reserve due to Covid, or just injuries in general, scoring for fantasy managers was affected. Throughout the season, we have been accustomed to seeing QB scoring fairly high […]

Pivot Plays and Post-Waiver Pickups: Week 13

This is the week that makes or breaks the seasons of millions of fantasy football managers. Week 13 is when most fantasy leagues are only one or two weeks away from their playoffs, so paying attention to the injury report and your league’s waiver wire are just as important as paying attention to your spouse, […]

Cam Akers - League Winner or Fool's Gold?

Rams running back Cam Akers has been highly-touted on many a waiver wire column heading into Week 13 following his season-high 84-yard rushing effort versus San Francisco and second consecutive week with a touchdown. For some fantasy analysts, this author included, it is a ray of hope that he may finally be blossoming into the […]

Fantasy Football Rookies to Watch in Week 13

With the fantasy football regular season winding down, you know where your team stacks up in your league. You might be the one flaunting a dominant 10-2 record, or you may be the 3-9 team that is just playing for pride. But one thing is for certain: you are absolutely going to put your utmost […]

Week 13 Fantasy Football Sleepers and Value Plays

The "King", Scott Engel, and Real Talk Raph of RotoBaller identify the best fantasy football sleepers and value plays for season-long and DFS lineups for Week 13 of fantasy football. Target these players for use if you need a lineup plug-in or are looking to save some DFS cash in your DraftKings and FanDuel lineups. […]

Trends to Buy or Sell for the Fantasy Football Playoffs

The second half of the fantasy football season has been underway for a few weeks now and it is pertinent that we note some trends that can determine where/how to perceive certain players. Teams tend to alternate usage of certain guys throughout the season as teams either hit a skid or stride. Rookies often see […]

Week 13 Stream Team - Shallow and Deep-League Pickups

Welcome to Week 13 of the NFL season. Each week we will be providing streamer advice for all of those who need it, which is pretty much anyone and everyone. Streaming players with the best matchups each week as well as during your stud's bye weeks is an integral part of winning a fantasy championship […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 13

Whether due to their own play, the play of others, or injuries, players' stock increases and decreases on a weekly basis. Perhaps more than any other, the NFL is a league that experiences ups and downs at a rapid pace. With only 16 games, there’s little room for error and seemingly endless opportunities for improvement. […]

NextGen Stats - Quarterback Breakdowns and Takeaways

You won't believe it, but you weren't dreaming. That turkey you stuffed your face with a few days ago? Real. Your weekly meeting with football on the telly this past Sunday? Also real. All of that together only meant one thing: the fantasy football regular season is almost over, and with just one more week […]

Coaching Matters: Offenses That Will Improve From Week 12

This series continues into its twelfth week of where I dive into offensive areas that will improve or decline based on coaching in order to glean insight as to fantasy football value. In Week 12, we saw performances such as Patrick Mahomes throwing for 462 passing yards, the Denver Broncos wide receivers getting no receptions, and the Minnesota Vikings running […]

FAB Bidding - Week 13 Waiver Wire Targets

Week 12 is largely done pending Wednesday's alleged game between Pittsburgh and Baltimore, which means most of you are heading towards your final regular-season FF game. You don't get bonus points for leftover FAB money -- make sure you're in the playoffs! With our famous waiver wire pickups list and our weekly waiver wire columns by […]

Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

By this point in the season, your core team had better be set in stone because the waiver wire options keep getting thinner. It's still advisable to stash running backs whenever possible, as injuries continue to take their toll at the position. Some popular streamers like Brian Hill and Jordan Wilkins failed to deliver in […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 13

Fantasy GMs are to be commended for rising to the unique challenges that have unfolded during this regular season. The weeks have advanced at a relentless pace and we have now arrived at Week 13. That places us at the threshold of the fantasy postseason. The unwanted process of bye weeks will be completed following […]

Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 13

Another week of NFL football is in the books, mostly, though there is (maybe) a game on Tuesday this week. The wide receiver-centric recap of Week 12 goes like this: Tyreek Hill TYREEK HILL TYREEK HILL TYREEK HILL TYREEK HILL TYREEK HILL TYREEK HILL TYREEK HILL TYREEK HILL TYREEK HILL TYREEK HILL TYREEK HILL TYREEK HILL TYREEK HILL TYREEK HILL TYREEK HILL TYREEK HILL TYREEK HILL TYREEK HILL TYREEK HILL TYREEK HILL TYREEK HILL TYREEK HILL TYREEK HILL TYREEK […]

Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 13

Week 13 is the unluckiest week of the fantasy football season --- for those managers and teams who lose and do not end up making their league’s playoffs. Even this late into the season, two teams are going to be on bye (Tampa Bay and Carolina), so fantasy managers will have to find a replacement […]

Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers - Week 13

Thanks to a rash of COVID positives and close contacts, Week 12 was interesting from a fantasy perspective. There were some fantastic performances this Week. Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady combined for over 800 passing yards and six touchdowns in their offensive showcase. Deshaun Watson threw for 318 yards and four touchdowns back on Thursday. […]

Deeper League Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

This past week brought more COVID-related adjustments, but no games were completely canceled and teams came to play on Sunday (even the QB-less Broncos). With many players sitting on IR or being put on the COVID list, many managers have had to scramble for replacements. This week, I have come up with a limited list […]

Week 12 Outliers Analysis - We Must Overreact!

Week 12 was a little frustrating for quarterbacks with Josh Allen, Justin Herbert and Kyler Murray all finishing outside the top-10. Deshaun Watson and Patrick Mahomes finished as the top-two quarterbacks on the week, while the main surprise was Mitch Trubisky who relied on garbage-time production to finish as QB-6. Robert Tonyan returned to relevance […]

Booms and Busts - Starts and Sits for Week 12 Lineups

In a week that was consumed by the Taysom Hill debate, Week 11 fantasy scoring found somewhat a bit of normalcy as compared to previous weeks. Players like Dalvin Cook, Ezekiel Elliott, and Tyreek Hill all found themselves successful enough to be among the tops at their respective positions. Even at the tight end position, […]

Fantasy Football Rookies to Watch in Week 12

James Robinson emerged from a murky Jacksonville backfield to become the team's lead back, and he is now the RB4 on the season in PPR leagues. Justin Herbert has risen to weekly fantasy starter status, as he has put up the eighth-most fantasy points among all QBs. Justin Jefferson has had four 100-yard performances already, […]

Week 12 Fantasy Football Sleeper and Value Plays

The "King", Scott Engel, and Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller identify the best fantasy football sleepers and value plays for season-long and DFS lineups for Week 12 of fantasy football. Target these players for use if you need a lineup plug-in or are looking to save some DFS cash in your DraftKings and FanDuel lineups. Like and […]

Pivot Plays and Post-Waiver Pickups: Week 12

Just because no NFL teams or players are on bye this week, it does not mean that fantasy football managers will not be in search of a last-minute replacement this week. Fantasy football teams are now battling for playoff berths and the opportunity to win their league titles. Making sure every player in your lineup […]

Week 12 Stream Team - Shallow and Deep-League Pickups

Welcome to Week 12 of the NFL season. Each week we will be providing streamer advice for all of those who need it, which is pretty much anyone and everyone. Streaming players with the best matchups each week as well as during your stud's bye weeks is an integral part of winning a fantasy championship […]

NextGen Stats - Running Back Breakdowns and Takeaways

Folks, it's time to put on your battle armor and get ready for war. We've completed 11 weeks and I can see the playoffs on the horizon already. And let me tell you something: nobody is pushing me out of them. If you too have a chance at making the playoffs at this point in […]

Three Important Trends to Know for Late-Season Fantasy Football

The second half of the fantasy football season has been underway for a few weeks now and it is pertinent that we note some trends that can determine where/how to perceive certain players. Teams tend to alternate usage of certain guys throughout the season as teams either hit a skid or stride. Rookies often see […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 12

Whether due to their own play, the play of others, or injuries, players' stock increases and decreases on a weekly basis. Perhaps more than any other, the NFL is a league that experiences ups and downs at a rapid pace. With only 16 games, there’s little room for error and seemingly endless opportunities for improvement. […]

Coaching Matters: Offenses That Will Improve From Week 11

This series continues into its eleventh week of where I dive into offensive areas that will improve or decline based on coaching in order to glean insight as to fantasy football value. In Week 11, we saw performances such as Jared Goff throwing for 376 yards, the Houston Texans running backs combining for 19 rushing yards, and the New Orleans […]