Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Quarterbacks (QB)

Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups - Jaxson Dart, Aaron Rodgers, Joe Flacco Fantasy Football Outlooks

We're headed to Week 8 of the fantasy football season, and fantasy managers who placed their hopes on injured QBs such as Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson are looking for solid streamers on the waiver wire. In this article, we will focus on Jaxson Dart, Aaron Rodgers, and Joe Flacco. Rodgers and Flacco had a […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Jaxson Dart, Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr. Fantasy Football Outlooks

Around a third of the fantasy football season is now behind us, and we've seen many surprising performances so far. Most QBs have stayed relatively healthy this year, but it never hurts to grab a good bench QB so that he can step up once your starter goes down. In this article, we will focus […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Darren Waller, Isaiah Davis, Malik Washington Fantasy Football Outlooks

There was a significant fantasy fallout following their Monday Night Football contests between the AFC East divisional foes, the Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets. The Jets lost running back Braelon Allen to a knee injury, and the Dolphins lost Tyreek Hill to a significant knee injury for the remainder of the season. So, […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Jaxson Dart, Wan'Dale Robinson, Romeo Doubs Fantasy Football Outlooks

Fantasy managers saw many young players begin to emerge in Week 5 of the NFL season. The Giants turned to their first-round pick, and he was able to lead them to their first victory of the season. In Green Bay, Jordan Love connected with Romeo Doubs in the back of the end zone three times […]

Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups - Jake Browning, Mac Jones, Cooper Kupp Fantasy Football Outlooks

Even though we are just two weeks into the NFL season, we have seen injuries impact many offensive units. For example, in Cincinnati and San Francisco, they have already turned to their second-string QB to lead their offense. In this piece, we will look at the two most-added QBs of the past week and a […]

Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups - Daniel Jones, Jake Browning, Russell Wilson Fantasy Football Outlooks

The quarterback position is getting hit hard by the injury bug early this season. Joe Burrow (toe), J.J. McCarthy (ankle), Justin Fields (head), Jayden Daniels (knee), and Brock Purdy (toe/shoulder) are either guaranteed or at significant risk of missing starts. Fantasy managers are scouring the waiver wire for a plug-and-play replacement. Below, we analyze three […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups - Daniel Jones, Trevor Lawrence, Michael Penix Jr. Fantasy Football Outlooks (2025)

The quarterback position is generally the easiest one in which to find waiver wire heroes that can save your season. We've seen plenty of examples of this, from Brock Purdy in 2023 to Bo Nix in 2024. Top-10 quarterback production in fantasy football can often be had without investing draft picks in players. Nix finished […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups - DJ Giddens, Jaxson Dart, Ollie Gordon II Fantasy Football Outlooks

During the opening week of the campaign, many rookies have already begun to live up to their ADP. In Washington, running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt is already appearing to be the steal of most fantasy drafts. In this piece, we will look at two rookie running backs and a quarterback and determine if fantasy managers should […]

Bryce Young (QB, CAR) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 18% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young has had an up-and-down 2024 season. The former first-overall NFL Draft pick got benched after the first two weeks. However, he has played well since returning to the starting lineup. The former Alabama star has averaged 1.3 […]

Bo Nix (QB, DEN) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 49% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has quietly become a borderline must-start option for fantasy players. The rookie quarterback is the QB7 for the year, averaging 17.7 fantasy points per game. He has been exceptional lately, averaging 1.9 passing touchdowns and 21.4 fantasy […]

Anthony Richardson (QB, IND) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Leagues ROSTERED IN: 47% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Richardson was welcomed back as the Colts starting quarterback after Joe Flacco blew his opportunity. Maybe the benching was the motivation Richardson needed because he had his best game of the season Sunday against the Jets. He threw for 272 yards and a […]

Joe Flacco (QB, IND) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With Joe Flacco officially named the starting quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, fantasy managers should consider adding him to their rosters, especially in 2QB leagues. After the Colts benched a struggling Anthony Richardson, Flacco steps in for his third season start against […]

Aaron Rodgers (QB, NYJ) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 8

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 49% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is the QB16 for the year, averaging 14.1 fantasy points per game. He has averaged 1.5 passing touchdowns and 14.9 fantasy points per game since Week 1, totaling two or more scores in 66.7% of those […]

Tua Tagovailoa (QB, MIA) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 8

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was a solid low-end QB1 for fantasy players in 2023. The former Alabama star started the year playing well, totaling 338 passing yards, a touchdown, and 18.6 fantasy points in Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Unfortunately, […]

Drake Maye (QB, NE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8

BALLER MOVE: Add in any format where you have a QB on a bye in Weeks 9-11 or don't have another elite option ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Drake Maye has burst onto the fantasy football scene with a debut that's been nothing short of a fireworks show. But before you go dropping a […]

Russell Wilson (QB, PIT) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 7

BALLER MOVE: Add in Superflex Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson hasn’t played this season because of a calf injury he suffered in training camp. The veteran was finally healthy last week, serving as the No. 2 quarterback behind Justin Fields in the Week 6 win over the […]

Drake Maye: Week 6 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Add in Two-QB/Superflex Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is in line to make his first career start in the Week 6 matchup with the Houston Texans. The No. 3 overall pick out of North Carolina will have limited weapons to work with and a struggling […]

Andy Dalton (QB, CAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Maybe Bryce Young really was the issue in Carolina because the Panthers inserted veteran Andy Dalton at quarterback this week, and the team looked completely different. In Sunday's win over the Raiders, Dalton was 26-for-37 for 319 yards and three touchdowns. Carolina scored just 13 points […]

Aaron Rodgers (QB, NYJ) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 50% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Expecting New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers to return to elite status after returning from a torn Achilles at age 40 was expecting too much, but this week's win over the Patriots showed he can still have glimpses of his old self. […]

Justin Fields (QB, PIT) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields was supposed to be the team's backup this year behind Russell Wilson, but Wilson has yet to see the field, and Fields is doing his best to prove he can be the team's starter even after Wilson […]

Daniel Jones (QB, NYG) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 6% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is one of the worst passers in the NFL. However, the veteran has played well over the past two weeks. He had two passing touchdowns and 18.3 fantasy points in Week 2 against an awful Washington […]

Geno Smith (QB, SEA) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 43% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith is the perfect streaming option for fantasy football players for the next few weeks. The veteran had a rocky performance in Week 3, totaling 11.4 fantasy points after throwing two interceptions. However, he was productive outside of […]

Sam Darnold (QB, MIN) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 29% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has been one of the biggest surprises over the first three weeks of the NFL season. The veteran has averaged 219 passing yards, 2.7 touchdowns, and 19.3 fantasy points per game, one of the highest averages in […]

Skylar Thompson (QB, MIA) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Football fans held their breath when Tua Tagovailoa exited with an apparent head injury last Thursday. We quickly found out he suffered yet another concussion, requiring him to be placed on injured reserve. Looking long-term, Tagovailoa will have to make a difficult decision […]

Tyler Huntley (QB, MIA) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Dolphins officially signed quarterback Tyler Huntley to their active roster on Tuesday. He joins the team after Miami placed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) on injured reserve. Huntley spent his first four seasons backing up Lamar Jackson in Baltimore. Although he signed with […]

Sam Darnold (QB, MIN) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 14% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold was one of the biggest surprises over the first two weeks this season. The former No. 3 overall NFL Draft pick is the QB10, averaging 17.3 fantasy points per game. He has completed 72% of his pass […]

Geno Smith (QB, SEA) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith has played well over the first two weeks after a disappointing 2023 season. The veteran is the QB9, averaging 17.9 fantasy points per game. He is coming off an impressive showing in the win over the New […]

Deshaun Watson (QB, CLE) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 24% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has struggled since joining the team three years ago. The former superstar had some positive moments with the Browns but hasn’t returned to the elite fantasy quarterback he was with the Houston Texans. Watson is the QB13 […]

Derek Carr (QB, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Derek Carr is a must-add in all fantasy football leagues after another stellar performance in Week 2. When the New Orleans Saints offense looked unstoppable in their Week 1 rout of the Carolina Panthers, many attributed it to the Panthers' struggles. However, the […]

Malik Willis (QB, GB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Don't Add ROSTERED IN: 6% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis finally had a respectable game in his first start for the cheese heads, scoring 12.99 fantasy points and playing mostly mistake-free football. He only completed 12 passes though, as the Packers' playcallers opted for a conservative, run-heavy approach. Willis […]

Andy Dalton (QB, CAR) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in Superflex Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0.1% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: The Carolina Panthers have made a change at the quarterback position. Bryce Young is heading to the bench after two awful performances to start the season, with Andy Dalton taking over under center beginning this week against the Las Vegas Raiders. Fantasy […]

Justin Fields (QB, PIT) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Although veteran Russell Wilson was named the Steelers' starter coming out of camp, he suffered a calf injury and was deemed unable to play in Week 1. Fields stepped up in his place, completing 17 of 23 passes (74 percent) for 156 […]

Sam Darnold (QB, MIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Despite Darnold’s limitations, he could still be a viable option in two-quarterback leagues or Superflex formats. In those formats, where the demand for quarterbacks is much higher, his role as a starter for the Vikings provides a baseline of points each week. Even […]

Baker Mayfield - Week 2 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for 2024

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 19% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Baker Mayfield's impressive Week 1 performance, where he threw for 289 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions, makes him a strong waiver wire target for fantasy football managers who need a quarterback.  The Buccaneers’ offense, equipped with playmakers like Chris Godwin and […]

Derek Carr (QB, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Avoid Adding in 1QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr had an outstanding performance in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. He was the QB6, totaling 21.3 fantasy points, scoring more than C.J. Stroud (18.7) and Jalen Hurts (16.4). The veteran completed 82.6% of his […]

Malik Willis - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep 2-QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis may get the chance to start now that fellow QB Jordan Love (knee) is injured, but don't bother picking him up. Even for 2QB leagues, Willis hasn't shown the potential for fantasy football relevance. He's a […]

Jayden Daniels (QB, WSH): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around Pick 70 Overall in PPR Leagues CURRENT ADP: 81 Overall (QB11) ANALYSIS: The Washington Commanders were one of the busiest, most productive teams this offseason. They made plenty of roster and staff shakeups, including the selection of LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels with the No. 2 overall pick. There are very few NFL […]

Anthony Richardson (QB, IND): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Outlook

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~48 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~56 ANALYSIS: There are question marks surrounding Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson's health entering the 2024 season. In Richardson's rookie season, he played only four games (two full games) due to a concussion and a season-ending shoulder injury. However, it's hard to ignore what he did when healthy […]

Geno Smith (QB, SEA): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~152 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~193 ANALYSIS:  Not surprisingly, Smith fell back to Earth after an incredible 2022 season, which saw him finish as the QB8 with an 18.7 PPG average. Smith finished as the QB22 this past season, and his PPG average fell to 15.4. That's not ideal, but let's dive […]

Caleb Williams (QB, CHI): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~103 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~108 ANALYSIS:  Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has been one of the most talked about prospects since the 2022 college season. That year saw Williams total 4,537 pass yards, 42 touchdowns, 382 rush yards, and 10 rushing touchdowns en route to winning the Heisman. While his 2023 […]

Kyler Murray (QB, ARI): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~67 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~75 ANALYSIS: With Kyler Murray another year removed from an unfortunate late-season ACL tear in 2022, he's primed for a bounce-back season in fantasy football. The former No. 1 overall pick was the QB8 in fantasy points per game (18.9) last year among players with at least eight […]

Trevor Lawrence (QB, JAX): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~112 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~132 ANALYSIS:  In 2022, Lawrence finished as the QB12 with an 18.3 PPG average. He did that despite finishing 18th in touchdown rate. He was seventh in pass attempts, eighth in red zone pass attempts, and eighth in expected passing touchdowns, but he finished just 18th in […]

Jayden Daniels (QB, WAS): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~85 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~107 ANALYSIS: Daniels’ ADP reflects the quarterback position's strength but indicates that rushing success at the position is still undervalued. That seems hard to believe, considering just how good Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson are for fantasy football. Over his final 39 collegiate games, Daniels had 459 […]

Kirk Cousins (QB, ATL): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~134 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~144 ANALYSIS: For the last couple of seasons, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has been a sleeper at the position in fantasy. He hasn't had an ADP inside QB14 since 2019, but every year, he continues to be a consistent fantasy option. In 2024, he has a QB17 […]

Deshaun Watson (QB, CLE): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~161 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~165 ANALYSIS: It makes sense why Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is going as low as he is in drafts. He has only played a combined 12 games since the 2020 season while failing to prove himself on the field over the past few years. As a […]

Will Levis (QB, TEN): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~140 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~199 ANALYSIS:  Some might doubt Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis this season, however, everything is there for him to succeed in 2024. The Titans not only signed Calvin Ridley in free agency, but they also hired an offensive-minded head coach in Brian Callahan.  Callahan spent the past few […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]