Alfred Blue (RB, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 23% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Alfred Blue had one of the best games of his career just in time for the projected return of Arian Foster. The second-year running back ripped off 139 yards and a touchdown on 31 carries against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and […]

Thomas Rawls (RB, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Last week Seattle Seahawks star running back Marshawn Lynch sustained a hamstring injury and was not able to finish the game vs. the Bears, finishing with a paltry five attempts and 14 yards rushing. In his absence rookie RB Thomas Rawls stepped up and […]

Darren Sproles (RB, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In All Leagues OWNED IN: 52% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: As people debate whether DeMarco Murray or Ryan Mathews will end being the Eagles "lead back" the rest of the season (I think it will be Mathews), Darren Sproles quietly leads the team in fantasy points.  Unlike Murray and Mathews, Sproles has a tight grip […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week Four Lightning Round

Later today, and over the next couple of days, we will be publishing more in depth waiver wire analysis for all positions. But in efforts of bringing you timely information, as fast as possible, consider this the Week 4 waiver wire lightning round. Waiver pickups are in order of priority, broken out by each position, […]

Ronnie Hillman (RB, DEN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 36% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Denver Broncos have had one of the most hotly discussed backfields in each of the last four seasons, and this year is no different. With Peyton Manning at QB and Gary Kubiak at the helm this should be a running […]

Victor Cruz (WR, NYG) - Waiver Wire Pickups

UPDATED at 2PM ET: Cruz's status is in doubt for Week 4. We have changed his status "Add in 12+ Team Leagues" to "Continue Stashing" BALLER MOVE: Continue Stashing OWNED IN: 73% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS:  Now that Victor Cruz is medically cleared to play, we should see him suit up this week versus the Buffalo Bills. The big question is […]

Ryan Mathews (RB, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In All Leagues OWNED IN: 54% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Despite an incredibly ugly start to the season, the starting running back in a Chip Kelly offense has been a hot commodity thanks to its high-volume of snaps and running plays.  Heading into this season, I was not willing to pay the steep price […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick (QB, NYJ) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues / Bye Week Fill-In OWNED IN: 25% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Staying on the trend of bye-week replacements, Tom Brady and Marcus Mariota owners are going to need a contingency plan this week. Why not give the Harvard Grad a shot? Fitzpatrick has now thrown at least two touchdowns in each game […]

Richard Rodgers (TE, GB) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 25% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Calling all Rob Gronkowski and Delanie Walker owners. Here's where we enter the bye-week fillers section of our segment. Grabbing a share of the Green Bay offense is never a bad idea, and there's a good chance Richard Rodgers sees an increased role […]

Kenny Britt (WR, STL) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: If you go on WebMD and search for "migraine symptoms" you'll find Kenny Britt as the fourth-leading factor. A head-case on and off the field, Britt came through for owners willing to roll the dice in week 3 versus a putrid Steelers defense […]

Is Charles Clay about to Tear Up the Giants in Week 4?

In his first season in Buffalo, Clay looks like he’s been there for all five years of his career. This past week in Miami, Clay juked his way past three of his former teammates for a 25 yard score en route to five receptions for 82 yards. This was Clay’s best game of the season, but […]

Houston Texans Sign Kicker Nick Novak, Release Randy Bullock

The Houston Texans have made a change at kicker. The team has released Randy Bullock and signed former San Diego Chargers kicker Nick Novak. The decision was made just two days after Bullock missed a 43-yard field goal attempt and an extra point attempt against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Novak had a great career with […]

Eric Ebron (DET, TE) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues (FAAB Bid: $6 - 8) OWNED IN: 48% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Brandon Pettigrew was out again, and so Ebron played almost every snap for the Lions. Unfortunately, Pettigrew will probably come back soon from his hamstring injury and cut into Ebron's snaps. Ebron goes from being on the field for 90% […]

Owen Daniels (DEN, TE) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues (FAAB Bid: $2 - 5) OWNED IN: 45% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Owen Daniels had some owners very hopeful for a bit of a renaissance with Peyton Manning at the helm. No one expected him to be Julius Thomas, but they certainly wanted a piece of the action that is the […]

Rueben Randle (NYG, WR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team PPR Leagues (FAAB Bid: $6 - 9) OWNED IN: 46% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Victor Cruz is reportedly coming back in Week 4, but this shouldn't really eat into Rueben Randle's fantasy potential moving forward. While most of you who watched Thursday Night Football this past week saw a lucky bounce lead to […]

Chris Thompson (WSH, RB) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues (FAAB Bid: $3 - 5) OWNED IN: 0% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Chris Thompson is pretty clearly entrenched in the passing back role, the old Roy Helu Jr. spot for Washington. He won't see much usage in games where Washington isn't trailing, though that is up to you and how much […]

Chris Johnson (RB, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues (FAAB Bid: $10 - 12) OWNED IN: 52% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Chris Johnson wasn't exactly "CJ2K" out there, but he definitely didn't look like the running joke that he had been pegged as in recent times. The game against the 49ers was a rout, but all the same Chris Johnson was […]

Joe Flacco (QB, BAL) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues / Bye Week Fill-In OWNED IN: 56% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Joe Flacco had another good performance against the Cincinnati Bengals, who were playing well until the second half fireworks really went off between the two teams. Flacco drew the strongest defense in the NFL in Week 1 (the Broncos) and this […]

Michael Crabtree (WR, OAK) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 68% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Michael Crabtree has recently emerged as a reliable fantasy option. The 28-year-old former Texas Tech standout is attempting to reinvent himself in Oakland after an erratic six-year stay across the bay with the 49ers. He was immediately thrust into the second wideout spot […]

The Triumphant Return of Martavis Bryant?

Martavis Bryant solidified himself as the WR2 in Pittsburgh last season. However, Bryant was suspended for the first four games of 2015. He should reclaim that role upon return in Week 5. The excitement surrounding his return may be diluted with the news of Ben Roethlisberger's knee injury, but that shouldn't scare fantasy owners away. […]

Allen Hurns (WR, JAX) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Allen Hurns has been the most efficient receiver for the Jaguars so far this season, catching 11 of his 15 targets for 198 yards. In a full slate of games, that adds up to over 1,000 yards. The Jaguars have not had a […]

Cecil Shorts (WR, HOU) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Between Brian Hoyer and Ryan Mallett, the Texans have the most passing attempts of any team in the NFL through Week 3. That might change once Arian Foster returns, but Cecil Shorts should still see his fair share of looks. His 29 targets […]

Ryan Mallett Distances Himself From Brian Hoyer

Although Brian Hoyer began the season as the Houston Texans' starting quarterback, the only way he'll see the football field again this season is if Ryan Mallett suffers an injury. Mallett was far from perfect against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, but he seems to be getting into a bit of a groove. On […]

Boobie Dixon a Worthy Week 4 Flex Play?

With LeSean McCoy unlikely to play for the Buffalo Bills on Sunday against the New York Giants, Anthony "Boobie" Dixon may be worth adding on the waiver wire and starting as a week 4 flex play. Of course it goes without saying that Karlos Williams will see the bulk of the carries for the Bills, […]

Robert Griffin III Climbs the Depth Chart in Washington

Nope, Robert Griffin III hasn't been able to overtake Kirk Cousins as the Washington Redskins starting quarterback just yet, but he has surpassed Colt McCoy as the teams No. 2 quarterback ...at least temporarily. According to the Washington Post, McCoy has suffered a cut on his foot which will keep him out of practice for […]

Wes Welker and Hakeem Nicks on the Giants' Radar

The New York Giants must not feel 100 percent comfortable with the fact that Victor Cruz is expected back for week 4. According to ESPN's Josina Anderson, the team has scheduled workouts with wide receivers Wes Welker and Hakeem Nicks. It seems unlikely that the team would sign either man until they get to see […]

Matt Jones to Continue Seeing More Carries Despite Fumbling Issues

Alfred Morris owners won't be happy to hear this, but Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden will continue to give Matt Jones the bulk of the carries at running back. This is despite the fact that Jones has already lost two fumbles in just three NFL games. “We’re not going to shy away from giving him […]

Week 4 Kicker (K) Streamers and Starts: 2015 Fantasy Tiers & Rankings

It's Week 4 RotoBallers and we're obsessing over place kickers again! Yes, that’s right – kickers. After all, points are points, and even though kickers are very difficult to predict for fantasy points week to week, having the right one in your Week 4 lineup could be a difference maker. We're here to give you that life […]

Alex Smith (QB, KC) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper / 2QB Leagues; Matchup Streamer OWNED IN: 37% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Bengals are a solid defense this year, but certainly not a great one. They have allowed exactly two touchdowns, and have had one interception, in each of their first three games. So far it hasn’t mattered if it was Matt […]

Week 4 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts: 2015 Fantasy Tiers & Rankings

Below are RotoBaller's Week 4 defense tiers and rankings, or which defenses to stream and start for Week 4 of the NFL and fantasy football season. Our tiered defense rankings are your guide to making waiver wire pickups and adds to improve your lineups, and to decide which defenses to start, sit, target, avoid or stream […]