Houston Texans Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 37% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Texans were one of the many disappointing DSTs in Week 16, scoring 4.7 fewer fantasy points than their PPG average. They were missing a key piece of their defensive unit with rookie sensation Will Anderson Jr. missing his second straight game with an […]

Romeo Doubs (WR, GB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 58% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With Green Bay receivers Christian Watson and Jayden Reed both sidelined in Week 16, Romeo Doubs led the way for the Packers receiving corps in the team's win over Carolina. Doubs hauled in four of five targets for 79 yards and a […]

Derek Carr (QB, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 39% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After many weeks of underwhelming play, Derek Carr has seemingly acclimated to his surroundings in New Orleans and is performing well. After four straight games with fewer than 11.0 fantasy points from Weeks 10 to 14, Carr has now put up consecutive […]

Joe Flacco (QB, CLE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Joe Flacco continues to provide fantasy goodness as he pushes the Cleveland Browns closer and closer to a playoff berth. The veteran quarterback once again attempted over 40 passes in a game and used the volume to produce both NFL and fantasy […]

Darius Slayton (WR, NYG) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton looks like he's on his way to leading the G-Men in receiving yardage for the fourth time in the past five seasons, despite often entering the season as an afterthought. This season, Slayton has caught […]

Marvin Mims Jr. (WR, DEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. is an upside add in 14-team fantasy leagues heading into the team's Week 17 contest with the Los Angeles Chargers. The Broncos just saw their top wide receiver, Courtland Sutton, exit Sunday night's loss to the […]

Jameson Williams (WR, DET) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 22% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has basically been a big play or bust guy in his second NFL season. He's had some explosive moments, but the volume hasn't been there for that to translate into consistent numbers. However, that might be […]

Demario Douglas (WR, NE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 21% of Leagues ANALYSIS: This has been a long season for the New England Patriots, as the team sits at 4-11 on the season and is going to finish under .500 for the third time in the past four seasons. For context, the last sub-.500 […]

Demarcus Robinson (WR, LAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson continued his run of strong performances in Week 16 against the New Orleans Saints, catching a touchdown for the fourth week in a row. This week, he also set season highs in receptions (six) and receiving […]

K.J. Osborn (WR, MIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ PPR  Leagues ROSTERED IN: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn had a big game against the Lions in Week 16 as he was targeted seven times, catching five of those for 95 yards and a score. Part of that was because Jordan Addison left the game […]

Rashid Shaheed (WR, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Leagues ROSTERED IN: 44% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed has been the definition of a boom-or-bust player this season. He's had four games with 70 or more receiving yards, but also four games with 25 or fewer yards. Predicting what Shaheed is able to do […]

Dontayvion Wicks (WR, GB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Leagues ROSTERED IN: 13% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks was a popular pick to have a big Week 16 showing since the Packers were without Christian Watson and Jayden Reed. Unfortunately, a chest injury ended Wicks' day early, which limited his numbers in that contest […]

Noah Brown (WR, HOU) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Leagues ROSTERED IN: 48% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Houston Texans wide receiver Noah Brown didn't have a great showing in Week 16, but a big part of that wasn't really about Brown. The Texans were facing the NFL's best pass defense, the Cleveland Browns, and were alternating Case Keenum and Davis […]

Justice Hill (RB, BAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Keaton Mitchell’s unfortunate knee injury abruptly ended his prospects of providing a late-season statistical explosion that would have been beneficial to the Ravens and the fantasy managers who had secured him for their rosters. Mitchell’s season-ending injury has also opened the path […]

Jerry Jeudy (WR, DEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 54% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Denver Broncos saw their top wide receiver, Courtland Sutton, exit Sunday night's loss to the New England Patriots with a concussion, something that stands a good chance of keeping Sutton on the sidelines next week when the Broncos face a porous Chargers […]

Chase Brown (RB, CIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Chase Brown’s late-season infusion into Cincinnati’s backfield rotation had fueled his ascension into must-add status entering the Bengals’ Week 16 matchup with Pittsburgh. Unfortunately, Brown’s usage in Week 16 was disappointing, as he carried four times and was limited to two […]

Tyjae Spears (RB, TEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The recommendation to add Tyjae Spears has maintained a recurrent presence throughout the regular season. He also remains a viable roster addition as you progress through your decision-making process for Week 17. Spears’ home run potential remains unquestioned, as does his ability to accumulate […]

Kenneth Gainwell (RB, PHI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 28% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Kenneth Gainwell warrants inclusion among this week’s recommendations as the third-year back continues to reside directly below D'Andre Swift on Philadelphia’s depth chart. Anyone who can comfortably locate a roster spot can consider the addition of Gainwell. He would elevate into an expanded […]

Chris Rodriguez Jr. (RB, WAS) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Chris Rodriguez Jr. was limited to 14 carries and 61 rushing yards from Week 1-10. However, he has now accumulated 37 rushing attempts and 186 rushing yards since Week 11, while also averaging 5.0 yards per attempt. That includes his numbers since Week […]

Tyler Allgeier (RB, ATL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 47% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Arthur Smith’s allocation of touches within Atlanta’s backfield has become a source of frustration for fantasy managers who have Bijan Robinson contained on their rosters. This subject became the source of escalating scrutiny after Robinson was limited to just seven carries in Week 15. […]

Zamir White (RB, LV) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 30% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Zamir White’s viability as a roster addition has been sustained after Josh Jacobs remained sidelined during the Raiders’ Week 16 matchup with Kansas City (quad/illness). Jacobs’ two-game absence has also supplied White with an  opportunity to function as the temporary lead back […]

Khalil Herbert (RB, CHI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: This recommendation arrives with a caveat as it has been proven throughout the regular season that elevating any member of Chicago’s backfield into your lineup can lead to massive frustration. This results from the recurrent unpredictability surrounding the allocation of touches to Khalil […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire (RB, KC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 36% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Isiah Pacheco resurfaced after a two-game absence (shoulder) to reclaim duties as Kansas City’s lead back when the Chiefs hosted the Raiders in Week 16. However, Pacheco sustained a concussion during the matchup. This has combined with the placement of Jerick McKinnon on injured reserve to […]

Isaiah Likely – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely has always been a draft darling for those in the dynasty fantasy football community. The former Coastal Carolina star was a popular dynasty rookie draft pick in 2022 despite landing with the Ravens. No one thought Likely would […]

Zamir White - Week 16 Fantasy Football Starts and Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues, Start in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: As of Monday morning, we now know that Josh Jacobs will not play in Week 16 against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. There was optimism that Jacobs would start all week, but […]

George Kittle – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is one of the most boom-or-bust fantasy football players. The tight end can have massive performances and win fantasy players their weekly matchups. He can also get squeezed out of a high-powered and loaded San Francisco offense, […]

Zamir White – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2/Flex with upside ANALYSIS: Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White has had near zero fantasy football value in his NFL career. The second-year running back barely played as a rookie and had only 20 rushing attempts over the first 14 weeks this season. Last week, […]

Odell Beckham Jr. – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. had low expectations this year after missing last season recovering due to a torn ACL. The veteran is the WR57 for the year, averaging seven half-point PPR fantasy points per game. He has been productive in his […]

Darren Waller – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: New York Giants tight end Darren Waller is one of the top weapons in the NFL. Unfortunately, he has struggled with injuries over the past few years. The veteran is the TE23 for the season, averaging 7.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. He […]