2014 Fantasy Football Sleepers: Tight End (TE) Targets & Dynasty

  Tight End Draft Strategy The position of tight end can be fairly unexciting for fantasy football, especially in non-PPR leagues, unless you are the fantasy football owner with Jimmy Graham or another elite TE on your team.  After the "Big Three" tight ends come off the board (Graham, Rob Gronkowski, and Julius Thomas), your choice at the […]

Fantasy Baseball Players Trending Up and Down in Late August

Well Rotoballers, we've just about reached the end of the fantasy baseball season. Many of your leagues are about to begin the playoffs, and I hope my advice throughout the year has helped you make the cut. If my advice didn't pan out, that wasn't me. That was some guy named Ralph who hacked my account. […]

Oakland Raiders: 2014 Fantasy Football Analysis & Team Outlook

There are very few teams that can comfortably be eliminated from the playoff conversation in August. I am starting to think Oakland is one of those rare teams that have no shot. To compound the point, their team has little to no fantasy value. I'm not sure whether to analyze the players or make fun […]

NFL Podcast: PPR Draft Strategies & Potential PPR Sleepers

  Fantasy Football Analysis: PPR Leagues Jon & Kia gave their own unique breakdown of PPR leagues, and discuss which wide receivers and running backs they think will have larger impact in this type of fantasy football scoring format. Some of the player analysis includes Shane Vereen, Rashad Jennings, Pierre Garcon, Jordan Reed, Jordan Cameron, Danny […]

Fantasy Football Stock Rising / Falling After Preseason Week 3

Amazingly, we are three preseason games in yet we have been graced by a relatively injury-free August. There have been some bumps and bruises along the way but nothing that will require anyone to miss an extended period of time. Hopefully I didn’t just jinx the entire league and everyone comes out of the last […]

Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups: Second Base (2B) & Shortstop (SS)

Here we go gang. It's the playoff push. Whether you've got a spot locked down or need that extra kick to get yourself in, take a look at these middle infield sleepers for the home stretch.   Second Base Waiver Wire Pickups Jedd Gyorko (SD) - Owned in 31.4% of leagues Gyorko has turned things […]

NFL Podcast: 2014 Players To Avoid in Fantasy Football

  Fantasy Football Analysis: Players To Avoid Jon and Kia discuss players to avoid taking too early in your fantasy football draft. With their player analysis, the guys try to find players that could fall short of expectations. Listen in on their podcasts, general NFL news coverage and fantasy football analysis throughout the upcoming NFL […]

Four Late Round Wide Receiver Sleepers You Should Be Drafting

Every year there are at least a dozen sleeper candidates at each position, some for standard leagues and some for PPR, so it can be hard to pinpoint which ones to target when preparing your draft strategy. Luckily I'm here to help! To define a late round WR for this piece I am going to […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups: Hitters & Pitchers For Week 22

  This week's Deep League Pick Ups are players that were not necessarily counted on at the beginning of the season, yet their impressive performances of late are making them invaluable. Take a look and see if there is one for one of these players on your fantasy team.   Waiver Wire Options for Deeper Leagues […]

Tennessee Titans: 2014 Fantasy Football Analysis & Team Outlook

  Tennessee Titans Offseason Changes Offseason Acquisitions – RB Dexter McCluster No Longer on the Roster – RB Chris Johnson, WR Kenny BrittBe sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2025: 2025 fantasy football rankings Running back (RB) fantasy football rankings Wide receiver (WR) fantasy football rankings Tight end (TE) fantasy football rankings Quarterback (QB) fantasy […]

3 Deeper League Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups

3 Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Sleepers Jake Peavy - San Francisco Giants  45% Owned in Yahoo, 57% in Fleaflicker For the most part, Jake Peavy has been a tremendous disappointment this year as he has a 3-13 record with a 4.34 ERA. However, he has slowly gained confidence and pitched very well over his last […]

Fantasy Football Stock Rising After Preseason Week 3

  News, Notes and Fantasy Football Analysis NFL Pre-Season Week 3 Risers Week 3 of the preseason is the most important week as starters get to play significant snaps. ADP and player analysis abounds as we begin to get a feel for the real risers/fallers and Week 1 start/sit and plan our draft strategy accordingly.Be […]

Rookie Sleepers: RBs to Target & Avoid in 2014 Fantasy Football

Everyone knows that the NFL is becoming more of a pass-friendly league with every season.  Quarterbacks rack up stats that would have seemed insane just ten years ago, but the true bell cow running back is quickly becoming a dying breed.  This scarcity, of course, means that landing a stud RB on your roster puts […]

Rusney Castillo: MLB Rookies, Prospects & Recent Call-Ups Analysis

Can Someone Please Call Me Up Already? Is he a prospect? No. Is he a rookie? Technically, but not really. Regardless, Rusney Castillo is the latest international player creating a buzz around the league. Last week, Castillo signed a seven-year, $72.5 million deal with the Boston Red Sox, the largest contract ever given to an […]

Potential Stud Fantasy Offenses: Offensive Line Analysis of AFC South

These offensive line breakdowns originally appeared on Rotoback.com In an effort to better prepare your expectations of RBs and QBs, I'll be taking a look at each offensive line in every division, evaluating both pass blocking and run blocking based on their latest season to date.  For those who lack playing time in the NFL, I'll examine some […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups: Los Angeles Edition

  Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups For The Home Stretch With the non-waiver trade deadline passed and the waiver trade deadline looming, teams are being shaken up, rosters are changing and players are getting new opportunities in new cities. Specifically in Los Angeles, starting rotations have been altered dramatically due to injuries or trades. In […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 22 (Part 2)

This is a baseball article no doubt.  But let’s take a minute to recognize that the college football season kicks off tonight with a bang.  To start the NCAA season again in what seems to be a new tradition, the ninth ranked South Carolina Gamecocks will host the twenty-first ranked Texas A&M Aggies.  As a […]

2014 Fantasy Football Sleepers: Quarterback (QB) Draft Values

  Quarterback Draft Values & Potential ADP Sleepers Two QB leagues are crazy. I recently drafted one, and the draft almost made no sense to me. It's contrary to what most of us do, because you want to draft your first quarterback pretty high in the draft. It also means that you could end up with […]

5 Potent Bats To Pickup Off The Waiver Wire (Week 22)

As the fantasy baseball season slowly winds down and visions of a league championship are dancing in your head, it is very important to steam roll into September with a strong fantasy lineup to back you up. It’s time to change your strategy and play the hot hand. I’ve chosen five potential hitter sleepers who’ve […]

Jacksonville Jaguars: 2014 Fantasy Football Analysis & Team Outlook

Jacksonville Jaguars 2014 Fantasy Football Preview The Jags are a team on the rise after showing energy and improved play over the second half of the 2013 season. With high hopes for top draft choice Blake Bortles, the fortunes of a downtrodden franchise might finally be turning in the right direction.   Jacksonville Jaguars Quarterbacks It’s […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks, Advice & Sleepers for 8/27

I went golfing yesterday with friends I haven’t seen in quite some time and I took a few thoughts from the outing.  First, it seems the weather around the country is absolutely gorgeous so perhaps attendance in games will be up over the next few days.  Also, after talking baseball with my friends for nearly […]

Live Fantasy Football Q&A Tuesday 8/26 at 8pm EST: Edward Gorelik

Have a Burning Fantasy Football Question? RotoBaller Edward Gorelik (@bantspandit), also lead writer at Rotoback, will be answering your fantasy football questions on Tuesday August 26th from 8:00 to 9:00 PM EST. Come join in on the fun, and get your fantasy football draft, sleeper, risers/fallers, ppr, keeper, dynasty, player analysis, and rankings questions answered.  We'll do our best to answer all questions […]

Deeper PPR Sleepers: Running Back (RB) Draft Values

When you're analyzing ADPs to prepare your fantasy football draft strategy, identifying preseason risers/fallers, sleepers, potential busts, and knowing which rookies to pounce on or stay away from is of the utmost importance. Today we are here to try and help out with running backs for deeper PPR leagues, and to make sure that your fantasy […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks, Advice & Sleepers for 8/26

Today's DFS picks are based upon FanDuel’s dollar values and they won’t necessarily be the best plays in other formats. Additionally, there's been a lot of weather activity affecting games lately, so check the rain report before committing to a lineup. You definitely don't want a starting pitcher who is at risk of having his start cut short […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 22

Here are five outfield sleepers to consider adding off of the waiver wire in fantasy baseball leagues. This week's list features two sleeper outfielders in each league, as well as the race to add Rusney Castillo. I believe these players are undervalued and capable of providing a valuable boost as the season winds down.   […]

Deeper League Catchers: Waiver Wire Options for Week 22

Four Catcher Sleepers for the Final Push We're coming down the stretch, and this may be the final battle before the playoffs for all you H2H fantasy managers. That said, I wanted to concentrate on sleepers who are on a hot streak, and who may be able to help fantasy owners in deeper leagues for the last […]

Potential Stud Fantasy Offenses: Offensive Line Analysis of AFC North

This post originally appeared on Rotoback. The offensive line is one of the most important facets of football, and yet it's usually not accounted for when people talk about fantasy outcomes. When doing your player analysis and preparing your draft strategy, looking at which offensive is primed to protect their QB and open up holes can […]

Live Fantasy Football Q&A 8/25 at 8pm EST: Zach Wilkens & Bobby Koch

Have a Burning Fantasy Football Question? RotoBaller Zach Wilkens (@LopsidedTrades) and Bobby Koch (@RekedFantasy) will be answering your fantasy football questions on Monday August 25th from 8:00 to 9:00 PM EST. Come join in on the fun, and get your fantasy football draft, sleeper, risers/fallers, ppr, keeper, dynasty, player analysis, and rankings questions answered.  We'll do our best to […]

2014 Fantasy Football Sleepers: Wide Receiver (WR) Draft Values

With such a high emphasis on the passing game in today’s NFL, you can pretty much find a potential fantasy sleeper on nearly every NFL roster. The key is to choose which ones have the highest chance of succeeding based on their talent, role, and quality of offense, and also how high their ADPs are. […]

4 Two-Start Starting Pitcher Sleeper Streamers for Week 22

Even though fantasy football drafts are in full swing, it's approaching fantasy baseball playoffs time for many leagues, so this is the time when roster management and attention to lineup detail really pays off! Don't get too distracted with fantasy football that you let your fellow fantasy baseball owners out-manage you down the stretch, costing […]