2016 in Review: Catcher (C) Breakouts

Some time has passed since Anthony Rizzo caught Kris Bryant's throw to put an end to the 2016 season. Like Rizzo, I put baseball in my back pocket and just mellowed out - the season is a grind for all those involved, including baseball writers. Enough time's elapsed for me to look back. As far […]

NBA Bench Risers for Fantasy Basketball (Week 6)

NBA teams have a multitude of players coming off the bench, each with a unique role to fill. As a fantasy owner, you need to decide which of those players can contribute across multiple categories and have the potential to make the most of their time on the court. To find bench players that can contribute more than […]

NFL Survivor League Picks – Survivor Pool Targets and Avoids (Week 13)

At about 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, it really looked and felt like it was going to be upset Sunday. The Jaguars, Rams, and 49ers, all seven-point underdogs, led 7-0. The Browns, also seven-point underdogs, were tied with the Giants. But every single favorite pulled through. There hasn't been an upset Sunday in a while, but […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (11/30/16): NBA DFS Advice

10 games make up Wednesday night's intriguing slate. There are plenty of injuries to take note of as well. In such a heavy slate, it might be wise to draft a team packed with $6,000 to $8,000 players, instead of emptying your bank account on Russell Westbrook. This could ensure a more well-rounded team and […]

Daily Fantasy NBA Lineup Picks for FanDuel (11/30/16) - DFS Basketball Advice

Good morning loyal and new readers to this Wednesday edition of NBA FanDuel daily fantasy. On deck, we've got a 10 game schedule, which all tips off at 7:05 EST. Before I get into my player selections and analysis, let's take a look at a few Vegas lines that are of interest and could help […]

RotoBaller NBA Radio - DraftKings DFS Plays 11/29-12/01

Check out the latest episode of the Rotoballer NBA DFS Show for the 2016-17 NBA season right now on audioBoom. You can also find new shows from the Rotoballer Family on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every Monday and Thursday, Josh Hayes, host of RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM, and Fantasy […]

NBA Waiver Wire (Week 6): H2H Offensive Category Streamers

It's never too early to start streaming. Whether you have an opening due to an injury, you auction-drafted a crew of stars and scrubs, or you just didn't bother putting any effort into your last couple draft picks, you probably have a player or two on your team who isn't must-own. You're better off using […]

Risers and Fallers for Week 13 of Fantasy Football

Perhaps more than any other, the NFL is a league that experiences ups and downs at a rapid pace. With only 16 games, there’s little room for error and seemingly endless opportunities for improvement. The same goes for fantasy football, and managing rosters effectively is key to winning that championship. Throughout the season, players get […]

2016 in Review: Values at Second Base

Second base is no longer the light hitting position of the past. Eighteen fantasy eligible second basemen hit 20 or more homers this season and four hit 30 or more. The deep field resulted in several late round or undrafted values, and here are three of the best bang-for-your buck second basemen from 2016. Value […]

Target Acquired: Surprise Target Grabbers and Possible Breakouts for Week 13

Week 13 will prove to be the last shot at making the playoffs for most fantasy owners. Week 13 is also the final bye week, with the Tennessee Titans and the winless Cleveland Browns off from action, leaving fantasy owners of Terrelle Pryor, Rishard Matthews, and Delanie Walker in need of a replacement. Here is […]

Week 13 Thursday Night NFL Matchups Analysis: Start/Sit

It's time for the Week 13 installment of Thursday night matchups with my start/sit recommendations. The first place Dallas Cowboys (how 'bout them Cowboys?) will face the Minnesota Vikings at their brand new dome. Each week of the NFL season, we will be breaking down every game and providing you with some fantasy football advice and lineup recommendations based […]

Colin Kaepernick (QB, SF) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 25% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Since taking over the 49ers’ starting quarterback job in Week 6, Colin Kaepernick has unexpectedly been a fantasy revelation. In standard leagues he’s scored at least 19.44 fantasy points in five of the six games he’s started, including 33.14 in Miami in […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick (QB, NYJ) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Ryan Fitzpatrick came up with his second-best game of the season against the Pats in Week 12, throwing for 269 yards and two scores in the loss. Of course, he also ended the game by coughing up a fumble, but that’s neither […]

Sam Bradford (QB, MIN) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in Two-Quarterback Leagues OWNED IN: 12% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: After a string of solid fantasy starts, Sam Bradford has had a rough couple of weeks. Over his past two games, he’s only thrown for 169 and 224 yards, respectively, with one touchdown pass. It’s a stark contrast from the two games prior, when […]

Alex Smith (QB, KC) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in Two-Quarterback Leagues OWNED IN: 25% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: With a matchup like against a team like the Falcons, Alex Smith would normally be an easy choice as a QB1 streamer. However, 2016 has not gone Smith’s way. His 230.8 yards passing per game are a career high, but his 54 yards rushing […]

Jared Goff (QB, LA) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in Two-Quarterback Leagues OWNED IN: 4% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Jared Goff came out of the gate scorching in Week 12 against the Saints, as he threw two touchdowns in the first half and actually had the lead over Drew Brees at one point. That lead, and his pace, quickly went by the wayside. […]

Matt Barkley (QB, CHI) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in Two-Quarterback Leagues OWNED IN: 1% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: In one of the more surprising efforts of Week 12, Matt Barkley picked apart the Tennessee Titans to the tune of 316 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. He only completed 28-of-54 throws, but his receivers recorded a horrible 10 drops— including what could’ve […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (11/29/16): NBA DFS Advice

We have a nice six game slate today, which gives us some studs and some good value plays across the board. Great plays at every position tonight whether you are looking for cash options or GPP plays. Let's start the week of strong, so sit back, read up, and win some contests. In this article, I […]

Daily Fantasy NBA Lineup Picks for FanDuel (11/29/16) - DFS Basketball Advice

It is another short slate tonight, making those value plays even more important. LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and James Harden are going to be difficult to fit into those lineups, but it has to happen. Finding a couple of cheaper options is essential to winning tonight. Those options are listed below, along with a couple […]

Lance Kendricks (TE, LA) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: I keep banging the drum for Kendricks every week, but maybe people would listen more if Neil Peart was the one banging it. I noted that Kendricks’ fantasy worth could see an uptick because of rookie Jared Goff taking over at quarterback for the Rams, […]

Ladarius Green (TE, PIT) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 35% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Green has been far from a focal point of Pittsburgh’s passing attack as he has only been targeted nine times in his first three games since returning from his ankle injury. But while fantasy wunderkind Antonio Brown monopolizes the targets, Green is still someone for […]

Hunter Henry (TE, SD) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues as a playoff streamer candidate OWNED IN: 38% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: San Diego’s tight end tandem is harder to put a finger on than Odell Beckham is when he is running free in the open field. One week Henry is the one catching the passes and scoring the touchdowns. The next […]

Vernon Davis (TE, WAS) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues as a Jordan Reed handcuff OWNED IN: 22% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: The NFL’s best No. 2 tight end on a team has had 50-plus yards in five of his last six outings and could be in line for even more work and yardage this week if Jordan Reed’s bum shoulder keeps him […]

Charles Clay (TE, BUF) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 38% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Buffalo is running out of receivers the same way I run out of potato chips at 4:00 on a football Sunday. And while the Oakland Raiders are having a superb season, their pass defense in among the league’s worst. Charles Clay could catch four passes […]

Dion Sims (TE, MIA) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Miami’s offense now revolves around terrific tailback Jay Ajayi and rightly so, but now the Dolphins are getting Dion Sims more involved the scheme as well. Sims had four receptions for 53 yards and a touchdown this past weekend. Check out RotoBaller's famous fantasy football […]

Cameron Brate (TE, TB) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 46% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Cameron Brate couldn’t get back on the touchdown train in Week 12, but did catch four-of-five targets for 49 yards against Seattle’s tough defense. These past two weeks have been rough sailing for the Buccaneers, but we know he scored in three straight games before this and […]

C.J. Fiedorowicz (TE, HOU) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 40% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: C.J. Fiedorowicz didn’t impress with his four-catch, 42-yard game against the Chargers in Week 12, but it really wasn’t his fault. One can’t separate a receiver’s stock from his QB’s, but Brock Osweiler should’ve hit him on the two targets that didn’t result in catches. Brock is just […]

Jared Cook (TE, GB) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 39% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Nothing's changed from last week. Jared Cook balled out against Washington in Week 11 with six catches for 105 yards and a touchdown. It was clear how advantageous his speed, strength and reliable hands could be for Aaron Rodgers. Monday night won't be easy against Philadelphia's rock-solid […]

Hunter Henry (TE, SD) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues as a playoff streamer candidate OWNED IN: 38% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Even on a day where San Diego practically forgot about their tight ends, Hunter Henry managed to generate some value by catching a 12-yard TD. He only had two catches on three targets for 20 yards and the score overall, […]

Ladarius Green (TE, PIT) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 35% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Ladarius Green must still be less than 100% in his conditioning, as he only played on 26% of Pittsburgh’s plays on Thursday against the Colts. While he managed not to tank his backers by catching two-of-three targets for 67 yards, this is a very tough situation […]