Matt Breida (RB, NYG) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The ankle injury that was sustained by Saquon Barkley in Week 2 has cemented him to the sideline. It is conceivable that Barkley will re-emerge when the Giants visit Miami. However, the problematic ankle could also extend his absence. That scenario will sustain Matt […]

Wan'Dale Robinson (WR, NYG) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Wan'Dale Robinson has only played in two games this season after suffering a torn ACL last year. Despite playing in the putrid Giants' offense, he's already hauled in nine of his 11 targets for 61 yards and rushed once of seven […]

Jerick McKinnon (RB, KC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 53% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Needless to say, Jerick McKinnon has been quiet to begin the 2023 campaign. The 31-year-old has rushed just six times for 14 yards and caught seven passes for 53 yards and two touchdowns. He's touchdown-dependent at this point in the season, […]

Justice Hill (RB, BAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 36% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Justice Hill carried just three times for 33 yards in the win over the Cleveland Browns. However, the 25-year-old was clearly limited coming off of a foot injury, and the Ravens dominated the game. When fully healthy, he should split time with […]

Quentin Johnston (WR, LAC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 47% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Quentin Johnston's first game in the absence of Mike Williams (torn ACL) was disappointing. He played a season-high 51% of the team's offensive snaps but caught just one of his three targets for 18 yards. However, the Chargers are on a bye […]

Latavius Murray (RB, BUF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Latavius Murray has 23 touches for 84 yards and two touchdowns on the season. He is the team's primary goal-line back and can be flexed in super deep leagues. He's not quite startable in shallower setups, but that could change at some […]

Rashee Rice (WR, KC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 36% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice caught 3-of-5 targets for 32 yards in Week 4's 23-20 victory over the New York Jets. Rice's highlight of the night was an 18-yard catch to push the Chiefs into range for a go-ahead field goal after […]

New York Jets Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 61% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The New York Jets defense is still elite and they proved that in their Sunday night matchup against the Chiefs. However, they continue to lack a consistent pass rush with just two sacks in their past three games. This is a case […]

Miami Dolphins Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 50% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Giants are an absolute dumpster fire right now. The team was sacked a season-high 11 times in their Monday night matchup with the Seattle Seahawks, which is tied for the ninth-most sacks in a single game in history. Additionally, Daniel Jones has thrown six interceptions […]

Baltimore Ravens Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add In All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 81% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Baltimore Ravens' defense has been elite through the first four games of the season, despite missing several key starters. They are coming off a stout Week 4 performance against the Cleveland Browns in which they tallied four sacks and three INTs while […]

Jameson Williams (WR, DET) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 32% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After the NFL changed its gambling policy, Jameson Williams saw his suspension cut and is now eligible to return this week, though it remains to be seen if he'll be ready to go. A first-round pick last year, Williams hasn't done a lot […]

Jaleel McLaughlin (RB, DEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS:  Jaleel McLaughlin stockpiled an NCAA record 8,166 rushing yards along with 79 rushing touchdowns during his collegiate career. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Broncos, and his involvement in Denver’s backfield rotation has been expanding. He had attained […]

Tyler Boyd (WR, CIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 37% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tyler Boyd has been targeted 24 times over the past three games. He's maxed out at 52 receiving yards in those games. He's getting looks, but those looks haven't really converted into much yet. A big part of that is likely […]

Michael Wilson (WR, ARI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Michael Wilson had a breakout performance on Sunday against the 49ers and has more upside than a lot of players who are more highly rostered. Wilson was targeted seven times in Week 4, which ranked third on the team behind Zach […]

Tyjae Spears (RB, TEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 13+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 24% of Leagues ANALYSIS:  Tyjae Spears has emerged as a consistent recommendation in this column. Several factors remain intact that have elevated him among this week’s most compelling options once again. He has now accumulated 113 snaps, which is only 15 fewer than Derrick Henry. […]

Chuba Hubbard (RB, CAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Chuba Hubbard has not elicited the same level of conversation as several other backs who are operating as the clear RB2s on their own teams. However, Hubbard has already accumulated 110 snaps during Carolina’s first four matchups. Hubbard has now carried 26 […]

C.J. Stroud (QB, HOU) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The history of Ohio State QBs in the NFL has been very disappointing. Apart from Joe Burrow (who only threw 39 passes in Ohio State before transferring to LSU), no other quarterback from this university has ever made a Pro Bowl. However, C.J. Stroud […]

Matthew Stafford (QB, LAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 50% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It feels like yesterday when the 0-16 Lions crowned Matthew Stafford as their new franchise savior. Many years have passed since then, and now Stafford is a part of the Rams, a team that he led to Super Bowl glory in the 2021 […]

Josh Reynolds (WR, DET) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 39% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The fantasy community is abuzz about Jameson Williams' return to the Detroit lineup in Week 5. While it could mean that Williams immediately slots in as the Lions' No. 2 receiver behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, Williams has been anything but a sure […]

Sam Howell (QB, WAS) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 18% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Sam Howell entered the 2023 NFL season as the ultimate wildcard. No one knew what to expect of him as he prepared to become the starting QB of a Washington franchise who were desperate for their first winning record since 2015. So far, […]

Devin Singletary (RB, HOU) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Devin Singletary signed a one-year contract with Houston this past March. This infused him into a Texans backfield with Dameon Pierce, who is unsurprisingly operating as the primary back. However, Singletary has secured a weekly allotment of touches that has elevated him among […]

Jaylen Warren (RB, PIT) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 55% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jaylen Warren’s explosiveness and effectiveness have been displayed consistently when he is operating with the ball. That fueled sizable conjecture throughout his rookie season and the 2023 offseason surrounding Warren’s prospects of achieving standalone value. However, his snap share has risen […]

Marvin Mims Jr. (WR, DEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 39% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Broncos haven't been the same since Peyton Manning retired. They kept middling in mediocrity for years since their Super Bowl 50 victory but arguably hit rock bottom in Week 3 when the Miami Dolphins dropped 70 points on their head. But […]

Houston Texans Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Everyone has been sleeping on the Texans' defense, which is a shame. Sure, they don't have the volume stats like sacks and interceptions, and they have conceded seven rushing TDs, but the way that they have been shutting down the passing game so far has […]

Joshua Palmer (WR, LAC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 61% of Leagues ANALYSIS: In Joshua Palmer's first game of the season without Mike Williams (torn ACL), he saw eight targets. Unfortunately, he only caught three of them for 77 yards, but leading L.A. in targets was a positive sign. Palmer was not an overly […]

Zach Ertz (TE, ARI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues, TE Premium Leagues ROSTERED IN: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The game script finally went as expected for the Cardinals, leading to some nice receiving performances. Tight end Zach Ertz finished the day with 10 targets and 11.30 PPR points, despite not finding the end zone. Ertz trails just […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. (RB, MIA) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Raheem Mostert has been operating effectively during his ninth season while highly explosive rookie De’Von Achane has now erupted for 353 total yards and six touchdowns in Weeks 3-4. Salvon Ahmed has also performed effectively while functioning in a modest role (4.5 touches/26 total yards). […]

Roschon Johnson (RB, CHI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 54% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Roschon Johnson’s numbers were disappointing for anyone who had anticipated a surge in his workload during Chicago’s Week 4 matchup with Denver. However, it is premature to dismiss Johnson’s prospects of emerging as a roster asset during the season. Johnson operates […]

Braxton Berrios (WR, MIA) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Braxton Berrios was targeted six times this week, one more than Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill each individually saw. Of course, that doesn't mean Berrios has surpassed them or anything.   Tua looked off the safety to throw a BEAUTIFUL TD […]