Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Quarterbacks (QB)

Tua Tagovailoa Start 'Em, Sit 'Em – NFL Playoffs Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end QB1 ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tua Tagovailoa had a solid 2023 regular season. He was the Q11 for the year, averaging 15.9 fantasy points per game. The star quarterback started the season on fire but struggled to close it out. Tagovailoa averaged only 12... Read More

Jordan Love Start 'Em, Sit 'Em – NFL Playoffs Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end QB1 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love had an outstanding first year as the starter. He was the QB5 during the regular season, averaging 18.8 fantasy points per game. The former Utah State star had a rough patch but ended the year on fire.... Read More

Joe Flacco Start 'Em, Sit 'Em – NFL Playoffs Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco was one of the top surprises during the 2023 regular season. The veteran joined the Browns off his couch, spent a few weeks on the practice squad, and took over as the starter in Week 13. He was outstanding during... Read More

Matthew Stafford Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - NFL Playoffs Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: The most prolific quarterback in Lions' franchise history returns to the homeland. If you went off the grid this week, Matthew Stafford is returning to Detroit to face his former team in a playoff game. The first-overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft leads the franchise... Read More

Jared Goff – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has been a solid fantasy football quarterback this season. He is the QB8 for the year, averaging 16.8 fantasy points per game. The former No. 1 overall has the fourth-most passing touchdowns (28), totaling more than Patrick Mahomes, Josh... Read More

Jordan Love - Week 18 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end QB1 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has been everything and more as far as expectations go this season and now their playoff hopes come down to their Week 18 matchup against the Chicago Bears. The Bears have been phenomenal defensively in the back... Read More

Kyler Murray - Week 18 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray showed out in last week's monster win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Murray completed 25 of his 31 pass attempts for 232 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. The quarterback also had five carries for 24 yards on the ground. There... Read More

Geno Smith - Week 18 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12 Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith had himself a pretty complete performance against a tough Pittsburgh Steelers defense where he completed 23 of his 33 pass attempts for 290 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions. Smith also carried the ball three times for 33 yards... Read More

C.J. Stroud - Week 18 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud returned to the field last week after missing the last two games due to the concussion he received against the Jets in Week 14. Stroud returned and had a solid performance where he threw 213 yards for one touchdown and... Read More

Tyrod Taylor (QB, NYG) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The story of Tyrod Taylor's career has been a sad one, as his constant injuries have opened up opportunities for the likes of Baker Mayfield, Justin Herbert, Davis Mills, and Tommy Devito. However, DeVito couldn't hold on to his starting job, which has given... Read More

Matthew Stafford - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2023)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12 Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has been playing at a phenomenal level in the past few weeks. He will go up against the New York Giants in a crucial game for his team's playoff aspirations. In his last five games, Stafford has thrown... Read More

Matthew Stafford – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is the QB16 for the year, averaging 16.5 fantasy points per game. The former No. 1 overall pick has had a season of two halves. He averaged one passing touchdown over the first 11 weeks, scoring fewer than... Read More

Derek Carr – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in 1QB Leagues, Start in Superflex Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has never been a fantasy football superstar. The quarterback has been a solid QB2 for fantasy players in superflex leagues. Carr is the QB18 for the year, averaging 13.2 fantasy points per game. Last week,... Read More

Tua Tagovailoa – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in Deeper Leagues / All 2QB Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Higher-end QB2 ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is hovering outside of QB1 territory on the year as he sits at 13th. He hasn't posted a QB1-level week since Week 13 when he finished as the QB10 against the Washington Commanders. Despite leading... Read More

Mason Rudolph Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 17 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks (2023)

BALLER MOVE: Start at QB1 in 24+ Team Leagues, Start at QB2 in 12 Team Superflex Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph had a good game in his first start of the season, completing 17-of-27 pass attempts for 290 yards and two touchdowns against the Cincinnati Bengals. It was one of... Read More

Jared Goff – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has never been an elite fantasy football player. The former No. 1 overall pick has been a solid option since joining the Lions. Goff is the QB8 for the year, averaging 17.2 fantasy points per game. The veteran has... Read More

Dak Prescott – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott started the year slowly, averaging one passing touchdown and 14 fantasy points per game before the team’s Week 7. However, the quarterback has been on fire since the slow start. He has thrown two or more touchdowns in eight of... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

Justin Fields - Week 16 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Fresh off a dud against a rugged Browns defense in Week 15, Fields draws the ultimate bounce-back spot this week against the Arizona Cardinals. The Cards were picked apart by Brock Purdy and the Niners last week in a pitiful performance that's been the norm for... Read More

Sam Howell - Week 16 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Bench in all fantasy fotmats POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end, risky fantasy signal-caller ANALYSIS: Howell was a breakout candidate entering the 2023-24 campaign. He had the tools necessary to be successful, specifically wide receivers Terry McLaurin, a Pro Bowler in 2022, up-and-comer Jahan Dotson, and speedster Curtis Samuel. Brian Robinson Jr. and Antonio Gibson also... Read More

Easton Stick Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 16 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks (2023)

BALLER MOVE: Start at QB in 32 Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB3 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Easton Stick took over as the starter when Justin Herbert (finger) was placed on the IR. Stick has been a deep backup for the Chargers since they drafted him in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He... Read More

Jake Browning Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 16 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks (2023)

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12-Team Leagues/Start in Superflex Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning has been surprisingly great for fantasy football since taking over for Joe Burrow (wrist). In his last three games, Browning is averaging over 23 fantasy points. He has finished as the QB4 or higher in each week over... Read More

Mason Rudolph- Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Superflex Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph will make his first start in over two years on Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Rudolph will be making his 11th career start and his first since Week 10 of the 2021 season. In that game, the former... Read More

Taylor Heinicke – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 16+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke has spent part of the 2023 season as the starter but most of it on the bench as Desmond Ridder’s backup. Head coach Arthur Smith benched Ridder a few weeks ago before going back to him after the team’s... Read More

Nick Mullens – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings quarterback Nick Mullens made his first start this season in Week 15, totaling 303 passing yards, two touchdowns, two interceptions, and 17.1 fantasy points in the overtime loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. While he had a solid fantasy performance, the veteran quarterback... Read More

Matthew Stafford – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has had a season of two halves. He is the QB16 for the year, averaging 16.1 fantasy points per game. Over the first 11 weeks, Stafford averaged one passing touchdown per game, totaling more than one only once.... Read More

Derek Carr – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has never been an elite fantasy option, rarely getting ranked inside the top-12 quarterbacks. However, he is a solid QB2 for fantasy players in superflex or two-quarterback leagues. The veteran is the QB18 for the year, averaging 12.4... Read More

Jake Browning (QB, CIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 47% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Browning continued his stellar play in a Week 15 come-from-behind victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Doing his best Joe Burrow impression, Browning led Cincinnati to 21 fourth-quarter points and the game-winning field goal in overtime. The career backup ultimately completed 29 of 42... Read More

Joe Flacco (QB, CLE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Joe Flacco continues to produce in his stint as the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. Flacco engineered a come-from-behind victory against the Chicago Bears in Week 15 while throwing for 374 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions. Joe Flacco threw for... Read More

Gardner Minshew (QB, IND) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Minshew entered Week 15’s game against the Steelers missing Jonathan Taylor’s presence in the run game. Then, during the first half of the game, he lost both backup running back Zack Moss and top wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. Neither loss proved detrimental to his ability to... Read More

Baker Mayfield (QB, TB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 54% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With multiple QB injuries in Week 15, many fantasy managers were forced to make some tough roster decisions. If you took a chance on Baker Mayfield for the first round of the fantasy playoffs, you were rewarded with one of the best... Read More

Aidan O'Connell (QB, LV) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Just like last season, the Raiders have benched their starting QB down the stretch, but only this time, they actually have a long-term plan for what they'll do in the future. Aidan O'Connell is 25 and has the chance to solidify himself as the... Read More

Derek Carr (QB, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 39% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Derek Carr era in Las Vegas came to a heartbreaking end, as he was benched down the stretch for Jarrett Stidham, a QB who the Raiders didn't even re-sign in the offseason. Things didn't look too good in his first few games in... Read More

Geno Smith – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith surprised everyone with his performance in 2022. Many expected the veteran quarterback to have a top-10 season this year. However, Smith is only the QB18 for the season, averaging 14.4 fantasy points per game. The veteran had his best... Read More

Will Levis - Week 15 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Superflex Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: The rookie signal caller from Kentucky has had quite the roller coaster first season thus far in Nashville. After a Ryan Tannehill injury forced Levis into the starting spot in Week 8, he took the NFL by storm throwing for 238 yards, four... Read More

Tommy DeVito - Week 15 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-Team Superflex Formats POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: Tommy Devito has been an excellent story for the New York/New Jersey area and Giants fans. He has been solid in weeks as a fantasy option, including last week against Green Bay when he had 71 rushing yards and an 81% completion percentage. However,... Read More

Derek Carr – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Sit in All Non-Superflex Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has never been a fantasy football superstar. He has been a solid NFL quarterback most of his career but never became a plug-and-play QB1 for fantasy players. The veteran is the QB22 for the year, averaging 11.8 fantasy... Read More

Joe Flacco - Week 15 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-Team Superflex Formats POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco has been one of the biggest surprises in the NFL over the past two games. The veteran passer looked basically done after struggling in five games with the New York Jets last season, but he's made a sizable impact... Read More

Sam Howell - Week 15 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Mid-range QB1 ANALYSIS: Sam Howell has registered over 20 fantasy points every game since week 7, mainly on sheer volume. Over that span, Howell leads the league in passing attempts and is fifth in yards. He's also rushed for four touchdowns over the last three weeks,... Read More

Tua Tagovailoa - Week 15 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in Superflex/2QB leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: Whether hampered or not on the field, losing a top receiver will hurt any quarterback. League-leading receiver Tyreek Hill (ankle) may give it a go on Sunday, but he'd be limited at best. The fantasy football ceiling for Tua Tagovailoa has been lowered. Hill's injury... Read More

Trevor Lawrence- Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-plus team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-End QB1 ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence has been the hottest fantasy quarterback over the past four weeks. He has totaled 103.2 fantasy points and is averaging 25.8 fantasy points per game during that span, both most among all players in fantasy. But now, he'll... Read More

Patrick Mahomes - Week 15 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes hasn't produced like his old self this season. He seems to have been hurt by the lack of a number 1 WR after the loss of many wide receivers over the past two years. Many of the receivers... Read More

Jordan Love- Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10-plus team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love will look to bounce back in Week 15 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a rough performance. Last week, Love threw for just 218 yards, one touchdown, and one interception while finishing as the QB22 in fantasy. But... Read More

Jared Goff – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff never gets the fantasy football respect he deserves. While the veteran isn’t a top-tier fantasy quarterback, he has been solid over the past two years. The former No. 1 overall pick is the QB14 for the season, averaging 16.3... Read More

Russell Wilson - Week 15 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Consider in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: It's the fantasy playoffs and Russell Wilson is considered a QB1. No, this is not 2020. The truth is, despite another rocky start to the 2023 season in Denver, Wilson has been a respectable fantasy football quarterback for most of the campaign. Through all of... Read More

Gardner Minshew - Week 15 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Consider in 2QB/Superflex leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: For someone considered a gunslinger at the quarterback position, Gardner Minshew isn't doing a whole lot of slinging. The Colts' short-term starter has only topped 300 yards and two touchdowns once since Week 8. That's good for the QB21 over that stretch. Turnovers are an... Read More

Mitch Trubisky - Week 15 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In 12-Team Superflex Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-End QB2 ANALYSIS: The Pittsburgh Steelers will start Mitch Trubisky at quarterback for the second week in a row when the team faces the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday afternoon. He'll hope to improve on a poor showing from Week 14. In Trubisky's last start against the... Read More

Jake Browning - Week 15 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team & Two-QB Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: Browning has outperformed all expectations while taking over for the injured Joe Burrow. The career backup has now posted back-to-back fantasy QB4 outings while leading Cincinnati to two straight wins. Can Jake Browning continue his historic start? 🎯 📺: #MINvsCIN - Saturday... Read More

Kyler Murray- Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: The Arizona Cardinals are all but eliminated from playoff contention, so Kyler Murray's decision to return this season has been very surprising. Perhaps he wants to prove that he's not as lazy as the media unfairly portrays him to be. Murray has been inconsistent... Read More