David Montgomery – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery is the RB14 for the season, averaging 14.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game despite missing three contests because of injury. He started on fire, scoring six rushing touchdowns over his first four games. While the veteran has... Read More
Khalil Herbert – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert had high hopes entering the season, but the team’s backfield has been a merry-go-round for fantasy players. Herbert, D'Onta Foreman, and Roschon Johnson have all had a fantasy impact at different times this year. The former Virginia Tech... Read More
Jaylen Warren – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-End RB2/Flex Option ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren has been part of a solid 1-2 punch in the backfield with Najee Harris. The second-year player is the RB26 for the year, averaging 10 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. While many hoped he would... Read More
Jared Goff – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has been a solid fantasy football quarterback this season. He is the QB8 for the year, averaging 16.8 fantasy points per game. The former No. 1 overall has the fourth-most passing touchdowns (28), totaling more than Patrick Mahomes, Josh... Read More
Jordan Love - Week 18 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end QB1 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has been everything and more as far as expectations go this season and now their playoff hopes come down to their Week 18 matchup against the Chicago Bears. The Bears have been phenomenal defensively in the back... Read More
Kyler Murray - Week 18 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray showed out in last week's monster win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Murray completed 25 of his 31 pass attempts for 232 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. The quarterback also had five carries for 24 yards on the ground. There... Read More
Geno Smith - Week 18 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12 Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith had himself a pretty complete performance against a tough Pittsburgh Steelers defense where he completed 23 of his 33 pass attempts for 290 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions. Smith also carried the ball three times for 33 yards... Read More
C.J. Stroud - Week 18 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud returned to the field last week after missing the last two games due to the concussion he received against the Jets in Week 14. Stroud returned and had a solid performance where he threw 213 yards for one touchdown and... Read More
Ty Chandler Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 18 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks
BALLER MOVE: Consider in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Ty Chandler has successfully fended off a now-healthy Alexander Mattison in the Minnesota backfield. The pair have flip-flopped roles in recent weeks, with the former picking up the bulk of the touches, and the latter seeing spot work. The second-year back took advantage of his... Read More
Breece Hall - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: It's been a bit of an up-and-down season for New York Jets running back Breece Hall, whose 2022 rookie campaign ended early due to a torn ACL. He opened this season with 127 yards in New York's opener against Buffalo, then had two consecutive games... Read More
Ezekiel Elliott - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10-Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: With Rhamondre Stevenson on the Injured Reserve, the New England Patriots have turned to former Dallas Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott as the team's lead running back over the past four games. That will continue on Sunday when the Patriots take on the New York Jets.... Read More
Devin Singletary - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: The Houston Texans head into Week 18 with a pretty simple playoff scenario ahead of them: a win over the Indianapolis Colts would send the Texans to the postseason in head coach DeMeco Ryans and quarterback C.J. Stroud's first year with the team. There's also... Read More
Zamir White - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: With Josh Jacobs set to be a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos with a quad injury, Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White looks poised to lead this backfield once again, making him a strong fantasy option when these two sides... Read More
Mike Gesicki (TE, NE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Mike Gesicki has six catches for 50 yards and a TD in the two games he has subbed in for the injured Hunter Henry. If Henry cannot suit up for the season finale, Gesicki is a sneaky play considering he is facing an... Read More
Chigoziem Okonkwo (TE, TEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 43% of Leagues ANALYSIS: While Chigoziem Okonkwo’s 34-yard effort in Week 17 was his worst in over a month, the fact is that he has a string of six straight games of at least 30 receiving yards. He will not singlehandedly win a fantasy championship or... Read More
Gerald Everett (TE, LAC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Chargers are so banged up at wide receiver that they might ask John Jefferson and Charlie Joiner to get back on the field even though they are senior citizens now. The Chargers have no choice but to target Gerald Everett often... Read More
Tucker Kraft (TE, GB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With four consecutive games with at least four receptions and 48 receiving yards, Tucker Kraft has become one of the more consistent fantasy performers in recent weeks. He has been lucky that top target Christian Watson and top tight end Luke Musgrave have been sidelined... Read More
Taysom Hill (TE, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 54% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New Orleans’ multidimensional threat Taysom Hill has been held in check on the ground lately (four rushing yards over his last three games) but has still been putting up some numbers when running routes as a pseudo-tight end. He has had success... Read More
Juwan Johnson (TE, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Juwan Johnson took his sweet potato pie time becoming relevant for fantasy football this year, but he has saved his best for the end of the season when fantasy footballers need him the most. The burly playmaker is back to being a... Read More
Tyrod Taylor (QB, NYG) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18
BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The story of Tyrod Taylor's career has been a sad one, as his constant injuries have opened up opportunities for the likes of Baker Mayfield, Justin Herbert, Davis Mills, and Tommy Devito. However, DeVito couldn't hold on to his starting job, which has given... Read More
Khalil Herbert (RB, CHI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 53% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Khalil Herbert has always wanted to become the Bears' RB1, but he had to sit behind David Montgomery for his first two years in the league. He then had a messy RB1 competition with D'Onta Foreman this season, but now it seems like... Read More
Brandon Johnson Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 17 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks
BALLER MOVE: Desperation Start In 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR5 Flier ANALYSIS: With Denver Broncos wide receivers Courtland Sutton (concussion) and rookie Marvin Mims Jr. (hamstring) both ruled out for Week 17 against the Los Angeles Chargers, and with Jerry Jeudy (illness) also questionable to play, wide receiver Brandon Johnson will inevitably have a... Read More
Kenneth Walker III – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17
BALLER MOVE: Start In 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III is the RB22 for the year, averaging 12.4 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The second-year missed a couple of games earlier this season because of an injury. He has struggled since returning, averaging 10.7 fantasy points... Read More
Aaron Jones – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones has been a fantasy star over the past few years. The veteran is the RB41 for the season, averaging 10 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Unfortunately, he has struggled with injuries and consistent production in 2023.... Read More
Stefon Diggs - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: It's no secret that Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs is slumping, averaging 4.3 catches on 8.0 targets for 39.3 yards with one total touchdown over his past six games. What's even more troubling is that Diggs has just two red-zone targets in his last six... Read More
James Conner – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/Flex Option ANALYSIS: Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner is the RB29 for the year, averaging 12.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The veteran running back missed four games earlier this season with a knee injury. While he struggled in his first few games back... Read More
Darren Waller - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: New York Giants tight end Darren Waller (knee) popped up on the team's injury report this week, but he has no official designation for Sunday, logging full practices on Thursday and Friday. Having a healthy Waller is huge for the floundering New York's offense. The Rams... Read More
Devin Singletary – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/Flex Option ANALYSIS: Houston Texans running back Devin Singletary has been a pleasant surprise this season. The former Buffalo Bills running back signed with the Texans in the offseason to be Dameon Pierce’s backup. Instead, the veteran has become the starting running back for a potential... Read More
Ty Chandler – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler was an afterthought most of the year. The Vikings had Alexander Mattison as their lead running back after releasing Dalvin Cook in the offseason. They also traded for Cam Akers a few weeks into the season, but he... Read More