Ahmad Bradshaw (RB, IND) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Ahmad Bradshaw is going to require patience from his owners, patience and hope. It was pretty clear from the get go that Bradshaw would be worked in behind Frank Gore, allowing for the Colts to stay the path with their […]

Antonio Andrews (RB, TEN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 25% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Antonio Andrews missed the first two games of the season, only to come back and score a touchdown in Weeks 3 and 5. He emerged as the clear short yardage and between the tackles running back for the Titans. Bishop Sankey […]

Shane Vereen (RB, NYG) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 68% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Shane Vereen has had three games where his PPR stats would have warranted playing him, but unfortunately he has also thrown in four games that were true stinkers. While he definitely has to be owned in PPR scoring leagues for […]

Ryan Mathews (RB, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 76% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: While owning Ryan Mathews has quite the “handcuffy” feel to it, he still has put forward three weeks out of seven that would absolutely warrant playing him. If you’re in a league with a bench spot that you aren’t extremely attached […]

Why Alfred Blue Is the Next Man Up in Houston

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 49% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Yeah, Arian Foster is done for 2015. There are plenty of implications for Arian Foster and his own career, and questions as to why Foster was in the game, but for our sake we are concerned about the next man up. At this […]

James Starks Should Continue to Get Carries

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 43% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Don't forget about James Starks during Green Bay's bye week. Starks' value going forward boils down to whether you think Eddie Lacy's struggles are a result of a lingering ankle injury or general ineffectiveness. Regardless, with a solid number of touches, Starks should […]

Brandon LaFell Hopes to Knock Rust Off

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 52% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: That was certainly an inauspicious start to Brandon LaFell's 2015 season on Sunday. In fairness, he was very rusty and he did not have an easy matchup against the Jets. That being said, his quarterback is still Tom Brady, and I'm buying […]

Stay the Course with Matt Jones

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 54% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Redskins' ground game has been a mess, but Jones was on the field more than Alfred Morris. While his usage on Sunday was a bit confusing, a running back who will see goal line touches in the NFL has fantasy […]

Jordan Reed Has Become a Top-Tier Tight End

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 45% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Jordan Reed is a great athlete and a big target, and he has good hands and route-running abilities. He brutalized Tampa Bay for 11 catches, 72 yards and two touchdowns in his first game back from injury. Given how much quarterback Kirk Cousins […]

Charcandrick West Is the #1 Back in KC...So Pick Him Up!

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 42% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Charcandrick West is clearly the starting running back for Kansas City. A starting running back in an offense that will (stubbornly and sometimes stupidly) abuse their running game needs to be owned in way more than 42% of leagues. It's understandable how […]

Stefon Diggs Has Emerged as a Star

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 39% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: The Minnesota Vikings appear to have found an amazing wide receiver in their ranks, with Stefon Diggs showing that he is a really great route runner who was able to step up into Charles Johnson's starting spot and ball out. It was worrisome […]

Marvin Jones Continues to Produce for Cincinnati

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 54% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton is one of the best in football right now, and he has plenty of weapons from which to choose on any given play. While Marvin Jones may not be a shiny name like A.J. Green, Tyler Eifert or even […]

Michael Crabtree to Benefit from Raiders' Air Attack

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 61% owned on Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Michael Crabtree deserves to be one of the hottest names on the waiver wire, but unfortunately, 61 percent of people may have beaten you to the punch. The Oakland Raiders have no problem airing it out quite a bit, and rookie Amari […]

Darren McFadden Should See an Increase in Carries

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 57% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: With Lance Dunbar out, Darren McFadden was already a viable PPR option. However, when Joseph Randle went down in Week 7, McFadden took over as the lead back. He showed great burst and power, hitting holes and pushing piles. He finished with 152 […]

Teddy Bridgewater Has Another Easy Matchup Ahead

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 37% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Teddy Bridgewater completed 25 of 35 passes for 316 yards and two touchdowns against the Lions. He looked comfortabl and was able to extend the play with his mobility. Now, the Vikings get to face the Bears, a team with another easily-penetrable defensive […]

Derek Carr is Carving Through Defenses

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 42% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Derek Carr came out firing against the Chargers in Week 7, finishing with 24 completions on 31 attempts for 289 yards, three touchdowns and a 77% completion percentage. Carr has tough test against the Jets in Week 8, but then he gets a […]

Richard Rodgers Is Benefitting from Injuries to Teammates

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 34% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Green Bay’s receivers have been plagued with injuries, so Richard Rodgers had been a de facto target for quarterback Aaron Rodgers in recent games. Rodgers has 13 receptions for 124 yards and one touchdown over his last three games. Rodgers was more of […]

Vernon Davis Still Has Some Gas in the Tank

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 27% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: After going two straight games without a reception, Vernon Davis caught four passes for 61 yards  against a Seahawks secondary that has struggled against tight ends lately. While the 2013 version of Davis that hauled in 13 touchdowns has not returned, he is […]

Has Michael Floyd Bounced Back?

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 34% owned on Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: After the first three weeks of the 2015 season, if you had told me that I'd be featuring Michael Floyd in a wide receiver waive wire article, I would have called you crazy. Floyd had exactly two catches for 30 yards […]

Eric Ebron on the Verge of Becoming Fantasy Monster

BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Leagues OWNED IN: 33% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Eric Ebron had the best game of his short career this past Sunday, as he caught five passes for 89 yards and a touchdown against the Vikings. At 6-foot-4 and 255 pounds, Ebron is a matchup nightmare for defenses, especially given his ability to run […]

Nate Washington a Garbage-Time Stud?

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 9% owned on Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: How about a little love for Nate Washington? The 32-year-old wide receiver was simply a favorite target for Brian Hoyer in their brutal loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Yes, the Houston Texans were literally playing from behind the entire game, but […]

Josh McCown (QB, CLE) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Consider as cheap QB option in DFS OWNED IN: 32% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Approach this one with caution. Even if he wasn't nursing a shoulder injury, Cleveland Browns starter Josh McCown would be a dicey proposition against an Arizona Cardinals defense that leads the NFL with 12 interceptions. But if you're feeling a bit […]

Malcom Floyd (WR, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Drop in 10-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Sometimes something doesn't feel good, but we have to do it anyway. This is where we're at with Malcom Floyd. The veteran San Diego Chargers wideout is simply not producing enough to justify a roster spot in most season-long leagues. I say most […]

Doug Baldwin (WR, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Consider for GPP lineups in DFS OWNED IN: 35% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Fantasy football can be frustrating and stressful enough on its own. If you're relying on a Seattle Seahawks pass-catcher, that's only going to make things more infuriating. Through seven games this season, the Seahawks have had four different players finish as […]

Zac Stacy (RB, NYJ) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Handcuff to Chris Ivory in deeper leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Look, we all know what the most valuable fantasy asset is for any running back - opportunity. So news of starter Chris Ivory's hamstring flareup in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the New England Patriots immediately put backup Zac Stacy on […]

FAAB Auction Bidding - Week 8 NFL Waiver Wire Targets

Week 7 was relatively quiet outside of Arian Foster being lost for the year, and even his replacements aren't really enticing. This week seems to be more about reminders from players who have played well before, but may be available due to their own bye weeks or coming back from an injury. Buffalo, Jacksonville, Philadelphia, and […]

Week 8 Waiver Wire Overview: Darren McFadden, Stefon Diggs, Orleans Darkwa & More

Waiver Wire Adds for Week Eight The seventh Sunday of the season is through, and the wackiness continues. Miami finally began playing like the uber-talented team they were projected to be, while the Bills continued to struggle in London. And there's still another big matchup on tonight's Monday Night slate. Week 7 saw a gruesome season ending injury […]

Feeling Lucky? Roll With Hoyer in Week 8

BALLER MOVE: Start as Bye Week Replacement OWNED IN: 21% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: How could anyone see the result of this game and want to gamble on Hoyer putting up fantasy points again!? Well, I am apparently foolish enough to do so.  With it being the heart of the bye week period, there are […]

Mariota a High Upside Play in Week 8

BALLER MOVE: Start as Bye Week Replacement OWNED IN: 48% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Everyone just saw what Ryan Tannehill did to the Texans right? This will be a morally defeated team. Tannehill’s game was an outlier, but this is still a bad defense that was already allowing the 6th most points to opposing QBs […]

Alex Smith a Safe Bye Week Play in Week 8

BALLER MOVE: Play as Bye Week Replacement OWNED IN: 40% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: I really wanted to recommend Derek Carr again, but I just can’t do it against the Jets. So I am settling for Alex Smith. All things considered, I felt Smith played very well against the Steelers in Week 7 without Jeremy […]