Waiver Wire Express - Week 13 Lightning Round

This column is published early every week, and then updated on a daily basis. Over the course of each week, we also publish more in-depth waiver wire analysis for all positions. But in efforts of bringing you timely information, as fast as possible, consider this the waiver wire lightning round heading into Week 13. Waiver […]

Colin Kaepernick (QB, SF) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 25% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Since taking over the 49ers’ starting quarterback job in Week 6, Colin Kaepernick has unexpectedly been a fantasy revelation. In standard leagues he’s scored at least 19.44 fantasy points in five of the six games he’s started, including 33.14 in Miami in […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick (QB, NYJ) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Ryan Fitzpatrick came up with his second-best game of the season against the Pats in Week 12, throwing for 269 yards and two scores in the loss. Of course, he also ended the game by coughing up a fumble, but that’s neither […]

Sam Bradford (QB, MIN) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in Two-Quarterback Leagues OWNED IN: 12% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: After a string of solid fantasy starts, Sam Bradford has had a rough couple of weeks. Over his past two games, he’s only thrown for 169 and 224 yards, respectively, with one touchdown pass. It’s a stark contrast from the two games prior, when […]

Alex Smith (QB, KC) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in Two-Quarterback Leagues OWNED IN: 25% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: With a matchup like against a team like the Falcons, Alex Smith would normally be an easy choice as a QB1 streamer. However, 2016 has not gone Smith’s way. His 230.8 yards passing per game are a career high, but his 54 yards rushing […]

Jared Goff (QB, LA) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in Two-Quarterback Leagues OWNED IN: 4% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Jared Goff came out of the gate scorching in Week 12 against the Saints, as he threw two touchdowns in the first half and actually had the lead over Drew Brees at one point. That lead, and his pace, quickly went by the wayside. […]

Matt Barkley (QB, CHI) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in Two-Quarterback Leagues OWNED IN: 1% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: In one of the more surprising efforts of Week 12, Matt Barkley picked apart the Tennessee Titans to the tune of 316 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. He only completed 28-of-54 throws, but his receivers recorded a horrible 10 drops— including what could’ve […]

Lance Kendricks (TE, LA) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: I keep banging the drum for Kendricks every week, but maybe people would listen more if Neil Peart was the one banging it. I noted that Kendricks’ fantasy worth could see an uptick because of rookie Jared Goff taking over at quarterback for the Rams, […]

Ladarius Green (TE, PIT) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 35% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Green has been far from a focal point of Pittsburgh’s passing attack as he has only been targeted nine times in his first three games since returning from his ankle injury. But while fantasy wunderkind Antonio Brown monopolizes the targets, Green is still someone for […]

Hunter Henry (TE, SD) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues as a playoff streamer candidate OWNED IN: 38% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: San Diego’s tight end tandem is harder to put a finger on than Odell Beckham is when he is running free in the open field. One week Henry is the one catching the passes and scoring the touchdowns. The next […]

Vernon Davis (TE, WAS) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues as a Jordan Reed handcuff OWNED IN: 22% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: The NFL’s best No. 2 tight end on a team has had 50-plus yards in five of his last six outings and could be in line for even more work and yardage this week if Jordan Reed’s bum shoulder keeps him […]

Charles Clay (TE, BUF) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 38% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Buffalo is running out of receivers the same way I run out of potato chips at 4:00 on a football Sunday. And while the Oakland Raiders are having a superb season, their pass defense in among the league’s worst. Charles Clay could catch four passes […]

Dion Sims (TE, MIA) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Miami’s offense now revolves around terrific tailback Jay Ajayi and rightly so, but now the Dolphins are getting Dion Sims more involved the scheme as well. Sims had four receptions for 53 yards and a touchdown this past weekend. Check out RotoBaller's famous fantasy football […]

Cameron Brate (TE, TB) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 46% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Cameron Brate couldn’t get back on the touchdown train in Week 12, but did catch four-of-five targets for 49 yards against Seattle’s tough defense. These past two weeks have been rough sailing for the Buccaneers, but we know he scored in three straight games before this and […]

C.J. Fiedorowicz (TE, HOU) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 40% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: C.J. Fiedorowicz didn’t impress with his four-catch, 42-yard game against the Chargers in Week 12, but it really wasn’t his fault. One can’t separate a receiver’s stock from his QB’s, but Brock Osweiler should’ve hit him on the two targets that didn’t result in catches. Brock is just […]

Jared Cook (TE, GB) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 39% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Nothing's changed from last week. Jared Cook balled out against Washington in Week 11 with six catches for 105 yards and a touchdown. It was clear how advantageous his speed, strength and reliable hands could be for Aaron Rodgers. Monday night won't be easy against Philadelphia's rock-solid […]

Hunter Henry (TE, SD) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues as a playoff streamer candidate OWNED IN: 38% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Even on a day where San Diego practically forgot about their tight ends, Hunter Henry managed to generate some value by catching a 12-yard TD. He only had two catches on three targets for 20 yards and the score overall, […]

Ladarius Green (TE, PIT) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 35% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Ladarius Green must still be less than 100% in his conditioning, as he only played on 26% of Pittsburgh’s plays on Thursday against the Colts. While he managed not to tank his backers by catching two-of-three targets for 67 yards, this is a very tough situation […]

Vernon Davis (TE, WAS) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues as a Jordan Reed handcuff OWNED IN: 22% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Vernon Davis had a decent game, catching five of his seven targets for 68 yards, but the obvious piece of intel here is that Jordan Reed suffered a Grade 3 AC joint separation in his left shoulder. Somehow Reed returned to the […]

Vance McDonald (TE, SF) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 20% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Vance McDonald was able to notch 60 yards on four catches (eight targets) in San Francisco’s Week 12 loss to the Dolphins, and has now topped 50 yards or scored a TD in each of his last four games. With Colin Kaepernick giving this fast-paced Chip […]

Lance Kendricks (TE, LA) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Lance Kendricks has now caught four balls on seven targets in back-to-back weeks after that atrocious, trust-breaking Week 10 clunker against the Jets. His 51 yards came with a score in Week 12 against the Saints, and it appears Kendricks may have some life here with […]

Austin Hooper (TE, ATL) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues as a playoff streamer candidate OWNED IN: 14% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Austin Hooper is now one third of the way through an awful slate of matchups for TEs (ARI, KC, LA), but Week 15 against the 49ers and especially Week 16 against the Panthers are desirable ones for the widely-available rookie. Atlanta […]

Jermaine Gresham (TE, ARI) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Hopefully you listened last week, as Gresham was the focal point of Arizona’s offense against an Atlanta offense that dies against the tight end. Gresham’s 10 Week 12 targets matched his target total from the first six games of the season combined. Sheesh. That’s not […]

Josh Hill (TE, NO) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 2% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Josh Hill dominated the snap count when it came to New Orleans’ tight ends, registering 57 snaps to Coby Fleener’s 18. John Phillips played on 30, as he helped out with the blocking. It wasn’t just that Hill played more, but that he actually looked […]

A.J. Derby (TE, DEN) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Very Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 1% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: As is the case with most <10% pickups, A.J. Derby doesn’t have much of ceiling in this Denver offense, but it’s pretty clear that he has surpassed Virgil Green as the #1 tight end in the Mile High City. He caught four balls for 43 yards, including […]

Wendell Smallwood (RB, PHI) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 33% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Ryan Mathews is officially out for Monday night’s contest against the beleaguered Packers, and Wendell Smallwood is ready to take on a lot of the work here alongside Darren Sproles’ passing-down work. Kenjon Barner may step in for five or six snaps, but Smallwood should […]

T.J. Yeldon (RB, JAX) - NFL Wavier Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 66% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Real quick, Chris Ivory went down so T.J. Yeldon is the add. He wasn’t 100% coming into this week and didn’t do well, but opportunity is opportunity – even in a lousy rushing offense. Check out RotoBaller's famous fantasy football draft sleepers and waiver wire […]

D'Angelo Williams (RB, PIT) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in as a handcuff for LeVeon Bell OWNED IN: 52% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: D'Angelo Williams may return to action in Week 13 after missing some time due to a small knee operation (he had his meniscus trimmed, eesh), and he will immediately resume his role as LeVeon Bell’s handcuff. We’ve seen what Williams can do in […]

James White (RB, NE) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: % Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: James White saw nine targets in the Patriots’ Week 12 victory over the Jets, but only caught four of them for a disappointing 22 yards. He did out-snap fellow pass-catching RB Dion Lewis 26 to 23, but he’s definitely the less exciting of the two. And […]

Dion Lewis (RB, NE) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 48% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Dion Lewis continued to get worked into the running and passing games, as he ran it six times for 24 yards and added four catches on seven targets for 34 yards. His versatility makes him a dynamic option for Tom Brady and the offense, but it’s unlikely that […]