Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Running Backs (RB)

Aaron Jones Start 'Em, Sit 'Em – NFL Playoffs Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones didn’t have the regular season fantasy players had hoped for in 2023. He was the RB37 for the year, averaging 10.9 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. After struggling with injuries most of the season, the veteran running... Read More

James Cook Start 'Em, Sit 'Em – NFL Playoffs Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Buffalo Bills running back James Cook had an outstanding sophomore NFL year. He was the RB11 during the regular season, averaging 12.4 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. While the running back had only two rushing touchdowns, he found a way to produce for fantasy... Read More

Pierre Strong Jr. - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues/Consider in DFS Lineups POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns running back Pierre Strong Jr. has seen just 49 carries for 226 yards as the team's No. 3 RB this season. However, he could be in store for an increased role in Week 18 against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Browns... Read More

Kenneth Walker III - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III has regained a full workload over the last few games after dealing with injury and working in more of a split with Zach Charbonnet. In a five-game stretch, the 23-year-old played more than 50 percent of the snaps... Read More

Aaron Jones - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones has dealt with injuries throughout the season, significantly limiting his fantasy output. However, the 29-year-old has finally regained full health for the stretch run. In the last three games, he has played at least 48 percent of the... Read More

James Cook - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Buffalo Bills running back James Cook has significantly benefited from the team's change at offensive coordinator, with the Bills placing a greater emphasis on the run and ensuring he receives ample touches. In the first four games after the departure of Ken Dorsey, the 24-year-old... Read More

Jonathan Taylor - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor has scored at least 10 PPR points in every game where he played 40 percent or more of the snaps this year. After missing the first few games on the PUP list during ongoing contract negotiations, the star running... Read More

Isiah Pacheco – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco has been a fantasy star in his second NFL season. The former Rutgers running back is the RB13 for the year, averaging 13.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per game despite missing time with injuries. Last week, he... Read More

Joe Mixon – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon has had an impressive 2023 season. The veteran running back is the RB7 for the year, averaging 13.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. He has been outstanding since Joe Burrow suffered a season-ending wrist injury in Week... Read More

D’Andre Swift – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift was a polarizing fantasy football pick. While many thought he would be part of a backfield committee, the fourth-year star is the RB17 for the year, averaging 11.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Swift has struggled to stay... Read More

Chuba Hubbard – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard was an afterthought entering the season. The former Oklahoma State star has been a solid fantasy producer. He is the RB28 for the year, averaging 9.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game despite splitting time in the backfield... Read More

De’Von Achane – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane might be the most polarizing player during the upcoming offseason because of his success and injury history. The rookie running back is the RB22 for the year, averaging 16.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. He is also the... Read More

David Montgomery – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery is the RB14 for the season, averaging 14.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game despite missing three contests because of injury. He started on fire, scoring six rushing touchdowns over his first four games. While the veteran has... Read More

Khalil Herbert – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert had high hopes entering the season, but the team’s backfield has been a merry-go-round for fantasy players. Herbert, D'Onta Foreman, and Roschon Johnson have all had a fantasy impact at different times this year. The former Virginia Tech... Read More

Jaylen Warren – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-End RB2/Flex Option ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren has been part of a solid 1-2 punch in the backfield with Najee Harris. The second-year player is the RB26 for the year, averaging 10 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. While many hoped he would... Read More

Ty Chandler Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 18 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks

BALLER MOVE: Consider in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Ty Chandler has successfully fended off a now-healthy Alexander Mattison in the Minnesota backfield. The pair have flip-flopped roles in recent weeks, with the former picking up the bulk of the touches, and the latter seeing spot work. The second-year back took advantage of his... Read More

Breece Hall - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: It's been a bit of an up-and-down season for New York Jets running back Breece Hall, whose 2022 rookie campaign ended early due to a torn ACL. He opened this season with 127 yards in New York's opener against Buffalo, then had two consecutive games... Read More

Ezekiel Elliott - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10-Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: With Rhamondre Stevenson on the Injured Reserve, the New England Patriots have turned to former Dallas Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott as the team's lead running back over the past four games. That will continue on Sunday when the Patriots take on the New York Jets.... Read More

Devin Singletary - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: The Houston Texans head into Week 18 with a pretty simple playoff scenario ahead of them: a win over the Indianapolis Colts would send the Texans to the postseason in head coach DeMeco Ryans and quarterback C.J. Stroud's first year with the team. There's also... Read More

Zamir White - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: With Josh Jacobs set to be a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos with a quad injury, Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White looks poised to lead this backfield once again, making him a strong fantasy option when these two sides... Read More

Khalil Herbert (RB, CHI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 53% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Khalil Herbert has always wanted to become the Bears' RB1, but he had to sit behind David Montgomery for his first two years in the league. He then had a messy RB1 competition with D'Onta Foreman this season, but now it seems like... Read More

Kenneth Walker III – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start In 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III is the RB22 for the year, averaging 12.4 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The second-year missed a couple of games earlier this season because of an injury. He has struggled since returning, averaging 10.7 fantasy points... Read More

Aaron Jones – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones has been a fantasy star over the past few years. The veteran is the RB41 for the season, averaging 10 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Unfortunately, he has struggled with injuries and consistent production in 2023.... Read More

James Conner – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/Flex Option ANALYSIS: Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner is the RB29 for the year, averaging 12.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The veteran running back missed four games earlier this season with a knee injury. While he struggled in his first few games back... Read More

Devin Singletary – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/Flex Option ANALYSIS: Houston Texans running back Devin Singletary has been a pleasant surprise this season. The former Buffalo Bills running back signed with the Texans in the offseason to be Dameon Pierce’s backup. Instead, the veteran has become the starting running back for a potential... Read More

Ty Chandler – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler was an afterthought most of the year. The Vikings had Alexander Mattison as their lead running back after releasing Dalvin Cook in the offseason. They also traded for Cam Akers a few weeks into the season, but he... Read More

Puka Nacua – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has been a league winner move this season. Anyone who added the star rookie wide receiver off the waiver wire after Week 1 or wisely spent a late-round draft pick on him (like myself) is likely playing for... Read More

Romeo Doubs – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs has arguably been the team’s most consistent pass catcher this season. He is the WR36 for the year, averaging 9.4 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The second-year wide receiver has stepped up when the Packers haven’t... Read More

Brian Robinson Jr. - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit In 12-Team Leagues/Flex In 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Week 17 and has been cleared to return this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. The 24-year-old was injured in Week 13, had the Week 14 bye to... Read More

Jaylen Warren - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit In 12-Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-end RB3 with low-end RB2 upside ANALYSIS: Jaylen Warren gets a great matchup against the Seattle Seahawks this week. Not only are they allowing the 6th-most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs this season, but LB Jordyn Brooks is out for this game. That should... Read More

Should I Pick Up and Start Jeff Wilson Jr. in Week 17? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Starts

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues, Start in 12-14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of leagues ANALYSIS: As of Saturday night, we now know that Raheem Mostert is not expected to play in Week 17 as per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. This will once again mean that Jeff Wilson will have the opportunity to... Read More

Jeff Wilson Jr. - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit In 12-14-Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4/5 ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins star running back Raheem Mostert (knee/ankle) did not practice on Wednesday and Thursday before turning in a limited practice on Friday. According to Adam Schefter on ESPN, he is not expected to play in Week 17 against the Baltimore Ravens. Dolphins’ RB Raheem... Read More

Gus Edwards- Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/Flex with touchdown upside ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards continues to score touchdowns. He has scored a touchdown in back-to-back games and has crossed the goal line 11 times since Week 7. That has helped Edwards be a viable RB2 this season. He currently ranks... Read More

Zamir White - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Las Vegas Raiders RB Zamir White has stepped up in a big way in starting RB Josh Jacob’s absence. In Week 16, White ran the ball 22 times for 145 total yards in the team’s upset win against the Kansas City Chiefs. Zamir White breaks... Read More

Isiah Pacheco – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start In All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco has been a fantasy star in his second NFL season. The second-year running back is the RB19 for the year, averaging 12.8 half-point PPR fantasy points per game despite missing two contests with a shoulder injury. Pacheco left... Read More

Austin Ekeler - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all fantasy leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-ceiling fantasy back ANALYSIS: Austin Ekeler has been a top fantasy option for many years. He's had 410 carries and 177 catches in the last two seasons. The 28-year-old also totaled 38 touchdowns during that span, so it's more than apparent he's a big part of... Read More

Isaiah Likely - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Top-10 TE with top-5 upside ANALYSIS: The Miami Dolphins have been stingy against opposing tight ends this season, allowing just 5.3 fantasy points per game (6th-fewest in the NFL). However, Isaiah Likely could overcome that due to a combination of talent and opportunity. Since the Ravens' Bye... Read More

Javonte Williams - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-end RB3 ANALYSIS: Javonte Williams has struggled this season. Despite 14 touches each of the past two games, he's averaged just 19.5 total yards per game in those games. He's found the end zone just four times this season on 239 total opportunities. Williams is averaging a... Read More

De'Von Achane – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane hasn't gotten close to his same level of production ever since returning from injury. He was dealing with a toe issue again this week but has been removed from the injury report and is good to go against... Read More

Raheem Mostert – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Bench in all leagues (not playing) POSITIONAL VALUE: Injured for Week 17 ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (ankle, knee) returned to a limited practice on Friday and was listed as questionable for the Week 17 contest versus the Baltimore Ravens. Mostert suffered a new ankle injury in the Week 16 win... Read More

Trey McBride - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Top-5 TE in ANALYSIS: It was disappointing for Trey McBride fantasy managers in Week 16, as he caught six balls for just 31 yards against the Bears. His 6.1 half-PPR fantasy points were his fewest since Week 9. Despite the lack of production last week, the opportunity... Read More

Saquon Barkley – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley has been a fantasy star this season despite playing on a dysfunctional offense. He is the RB16 for the year, averaging 14.4 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The superstar missed three games earlier in the season... Read More

Travis Etienne Jr. – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. has had an excellent 2023 season. The former Clemson star is the RB5, averaging 14.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. While he has put up massive fantasy production, Etienne has averaged only 3.6 yards per rushing attempt.... Read More

Ezekiel Elliott – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott got no respect from the fantasy football community during the preseason. While many called the former first-round pick washed or a shell of his former self, Elliott has become a borderline league winner this year. The veteran... Read More

George Pickens - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Boom-or-bust WR3 ANALYSIS: George Pickens exploded for 35.5 fantasy points in Week 16. However, he was probably on many people's benches after averaging just nine fantasy points per game in four games since Matt Canada was let go as offensive coordinator. But Week 16 goes to show... Read More

Josh Jacobs – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Sit in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: N/A – Not Expected to Play ANALYSIS: Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has been a fantasy start in 2023. Unfortunately, a quad injury has cost the running back the past two games. Despite some hope that he could return for Sunday’s matchup against the Indianapolis... Read More

Chuba Hubbard - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end RB2 ANALYSIS: Since Week 12, Chuba Hubbard has had a really solid role in the Panthers' offense. Despite the team's struggles, Hubbard has given fantasy managers a nice floor with some upside. He has scored double-digit fantasy points in each of his last five games and... Read More

Jayden Reed - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-end WR3 with WR2 upside ANALYSIS: Jayden Reed will return in Week 17 against the Vikings after missing Week 16 due to toe and chest injuries. He gets a nice matchup indoors against a Minnesota team that has allowed the 3rd-most receptions and 9th-most receiving yards to... Read More

Nico Collins - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-end WR2 with top-10 upside ANALYSIS: Nico Collins (calf) is completely off the injury report in Week 17. The Texans face off against a Titans team that has allowed the 5th-most receiving yards per game to opposing wide receivers (177.1) this season. Not only that, but Houston... Read More

Jonathan Taylor - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Top-10 RB with top-5 upside ANALYSIS: Zack Moss (forearm) has been ruled out once again. That means it's the Jonathan Taylor show again in Week 17. Week 16 was just average for JT, who was coming off his own injury. He missed three weeks with a thumb... Read More