Josh Downs (WR, IND) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 11% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Josh Downs saw a season-low three targets in Week 4. He'll face the Titans' defense in Week 5 which is strong against the run and weak against the pass. Downs looks to be ahead of Alec Pierce in the target pecking order already. […]

Russell Wilson (QB, DEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 57% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Denver Broncos survived and made a great comeback against the struggling Chicago Bears, and quarterback Russell Wilson has looked more comfortable this season through four games. Two of his four games he's had more than 20 fantasy points, and he currently […]

Curtis Samuel (WR, WAS) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Curtis Samuel has quietly been pretty good this season for the Commanders, with 50-plus receiving yards in three of Washington's four games. He scored a rushing touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4 and is often used in a gadget […]

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (WR, TEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Nick Westbrook-Ikhine is the only Tennessee wide receiver with a touchdown this season, and he has two of them. If Treylon Burks (knee) misses the Week 5 contest against the Indianapolis Colts, who have allowed the ninth-most fantasy points to wideouts, NWI […]

Zay Jones (WR, JAX) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 31% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Jacksonville Jaguars offense finally looked reminiscent of their 2022 version, and that's great news for Zay Jones (knee) and all the other Jaguar receivers. After a 16.50 PPR game in Week 1, Jones has missed the last three games due […]

Gerald Everett (TE, LAC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Gerald Everett only saw two targets in the first game without Mike Williams (torn ACL). However, the tight end position is always scarce in fantasy football, so rostering one on a great offense is a good idea. Everett posted six weeks of TE1 production […]

Jake Ferguson (TE, DAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 53% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jake Ferguson was probably drafted in ten percent of fantasy leagues -- tops. Now he is Dallas’ second-best option in the passing game. Ferguson has more targets than receivers Michael Gallup and Brandin Cooks and has had three seven-target outings through four games. He […]

Samaje Perine (RB, DEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 52% of Leagues ANALYSIS: During the Denver Broncos' first win of the year on Sunday, starting running back Javonte Williams (hip) suffered a hip flexor injury, and his status for next week's game is in jeopardy. While there are reports that Williams might not miss any […]

Joshua Dobbs (QB, ARI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Joshua Dobbs has been incredible thus far considering his surroundings. Despite two tough matchups with the all-world defenses of Dallas and San Francisco, the longtime backup has completed over 70% of his passes for 814 yards, four touchdowns, and zero interceptions this season. […]

Green Bay Packers Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 26% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Las Vegas Raiders’ offense has been a disaster to start the season. They are averaging just 15.5 total points per game and have turned the ball over ten times in four games, which is tied for the second-most in the league. The offensive […]

Detroit Lions Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit has been elite defensively over the last two weeks. They have given up just 26 total points and have totaled 12 sacks during that time. Led by Aidan Hutchinson, this defensive line has been trouble for teams and they will look to continue dominating […]

Washington Commanders Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: While Washington's defense is giving up 30 points per game, their defensive line is still elite and can wreak havoc against Chicago. The offense of the Bears did look its best thus far this season during Week 4, but they were facing a struggling […]

Terrace Marshall Jr. (WR, CAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: We considered mentioning Terrace Marshall Jr. last week after he was targeted eight times against the Seahawks, but ultimately opted against it. He finished with five catches for just 35 yards, so it was probably a one-off.   CAR: Adam Thielen continues […]

Logan Thomas (TE, WAS) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 6% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Logan Thomas is the only Commanders pass catcher whose fantasy value has gone up with Sam Howell as the QB. He has nine receptions for 108 yards and a score in three games.   TE landscape in PPR fantasy point per game […]

Cole Kmet (TE, CHI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 53% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Well, well, well. Remember when Cole Kmet had a hard time finding the end zone? He was much, much better in the red zone in 2022, then took a step back in 2023 by not scoring a TD in his first three […]

Zach Charbonnet (RB, SEA) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 60% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Zach Charbonnet’s involvement slowly expanded from Weeks 1 -3. His snap totals rose steadily during that span (12/19/32), while his rushing attempts also increased during those matchups (three/four/nine). He has also capitalized on his expanded opportunity in Week 3 by assembling 46 […]

Michael Gallup (WR, DAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After having just two catches for 13 yards over the first two games of the season, Michael Gallup has posted back-to-back strong games. He caught six-of-seven targets in Week 3 for 92 yards, then caught five-of-six targets for 60 yards in […]

Romeo Doubs (WR, GB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 54% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Christian Watson made his season debut last week and caught two passes for 25 yards and a touchdown. He'll surely see more snaps going forward, but his return is unlikely to throw a wrench into Romeo Doubs' breakout campaign.   Romeo […]

Zach Evans (RB, LAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Rams are killing it on offense after three games this season. With Matthew Stafford back in prime form and an O-line that’s shaping up well, plus a promising WR squad with the likes of rookies Puka Nacua and Tutu Atwell, and the much-anticipated return of Cooper Kupp from […]

Chuba Hubbard (RB, CAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 24% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard was quiet in Week 3, seeing just one carry and three targets in a loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Hubbard will look to bounce back in Week 4's home matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Chuba Hubbard would […]

Matt Breida (RB, NYG) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Matt Breida salvaged his Week 3 performance with a touchdown plunge against the 49ers after seeing just seven touches -- despite playing over 80% of the team's snaps. Some are saying that Saquon Barkley could return from a high-ankle sprain in Week […]

Josh Downs (WR, IND) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Josh Downs caught eight passes for 57 yards in an overtime slugfest against Baltimore. He was a hot read for Gardner Minshew against a quick Ravens front but is still relegated to three-wide sets. PFF charted him with 41 routes run on 67 snaps, […]

DJ Chark Jr. (WR, CAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS:  DJ Chark Jr. found the end zone in Week 3 for the Panthers -- seemingly sparked by the fact that Andy Dalton was under center. Carolina lost the game to the Seattle Seahawks, but Dalton threw for 361 yards and had the […]

Rashee Rice (WR, KC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 26% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Chiefs' wide receiver room has to be the most frustrating thing in fantasy football. Tight end Travis Kelce is the No. 1 option, and then no one has emerged as the clear No. 2. It hasn't been Marquez Valdes-Scantling, nor Skyy Moore. […]

Tank Bigsby (RB, JAX) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tank Bigsby scored his second touchdown of the season in Week 3 and is likely going to continue to mix in near the goal line for the Jaguars. He has only handled nine carries for a total of 23 yards, though, so […]

Jaylen Warren (RB, PIT) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 55% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jaylen Warren has accumulated 156 yards on 17 carries and 12 receptions through three games. He adds an element of speed and explosion that Najee Harris does not possess and could see his usage climb as the season progresses. The second-year back […]

Seattle Seahawks Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Seahawks' defense has been very shaky so far in the 2023 season, but that was also the case last season. They started 2022 slow, giving up 84 points in Weeks 4 and 5, but things would improve as they would go on and hold […]

Jimmy Garoppolo (QB, LV) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jimmy G has been known as a solid and reliable game manager throughout most of his NFL career, someone who can win a lot of games if you have elite pieces surrounding him. That was definitely the case in San Francisco, but […]

Tutu Atwell (WR, LAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 60% of Leagues ANALYSIS: This is an obvious pickup suggestion, but if Tutu Atwell remains on your waiver wire, it's time to do what's necessary to acquire the Rams' wideout. Through three games of his third NFL season, Atwell has hauled in 17 of his 26 […]