Theo Riddick Has Been Detroit's Most Reliable Back

BALLER MOVE: Add in PPR Leagues, Deep Standard Leagues OWNED IN: 25% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Theo Riddick is averaging 7.2 fantasy points per game, most of which have come from the passing game. He has 278 receiving yards, which is third in the league among running backs-- trailing only Danny Woodhead and Devonta Freeman. With teammates Joique Bell, […]

Harvard Grad Ryan Fitzpatrick A Smart Play in Week 7

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: "Fitzmagic" had a rushing touchdown in Week 6, but he still would have been considered a success without it. The Jets have two great receivers to throw to and that has allowed Fitzpatrick to avoid a bad fantasy day all season. […]

Derek Carr Has Top 10 Potential in Week 7

BALLER MOVE: Add as Bye Week Fill-In OWNED IN: 43% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Carr is probably only eligible to be written about in this column for one week. He was above 50% before being understandably dropped from many teams during his bye. Carr has played well this season. He had three straight games with […]

Benjamin Watson; A Saintly TE Option This Week

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 10% Owned on Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Honestly, there aren't good tight end options appearing on the waiver this week. However, for people looking at tight ends, your current options probably aren't very good either. Watson is coming off one of his best games as a pro and has […]

Jeff Janis the Next Man Up in Green Bay

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% Owned on Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Ty Montgomery suffered an injury in the middle of his matchup and had to be carted off the field. That doesn't bode well for his chances to suit up the next time the Packers play in Week 8, making his replacement […]

Can You Dig Stefon Diggs (WR, MIN)?

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 8% Owned on Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: In two games starting for the Charles Johnson-less Vikings, Stefon Diggs has amassed 13 receptions for 216 yards. Those numbers might not be exciting, but the consistent usage and high yardage is promising. Diggs might not have the talent on his own […]

Christine Michael Looks to Spark Dallas Run Game

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 34% Owned on Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Over the bye week, the Dallas Cowboys gave Christine Michael a look with the first team offense and all signs are pointing to something positive. They reportedly haven't been happy with Randle's output as the starter and want to see if the uber-athlete […]

Brandon Oliver the Back to Own in San Diego?

BALLER MOVE: Add as a Deep League Option OWNED IN: 8% Owned on Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Melvin Gordon has had a rough start to his career. Suffering from indecisiveness and fumbles, he's going to take his time coming into his own in the NFL. However, as surprising as it was that the Chargers moved up to […]

Brandon Marshall Has Fourth Straight 100+ Yard Game

The Jets' acquisition of Brandon Marshall appears to be the best move of the offseason, for any team. The 31-year-old receiver had his fourth straight game of at least 100 receiving yards Sunday, hauling in seven receptions for 111 yards, and one touchdown in a 34-20 win against the Washington Redskins yesterday. Marshall has given […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Looks Good in Giants Loss

The status of New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was up in the air all week due to his hamstring injury. Beckham suited up and played in Monday night’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Fantasy owners who stuck with the stud receiver were rewarded early on as Beckham scored the first touchdown of […]

Andrew Luck Erases Doubt After Great Return

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck returned to the starting lineup on Sunday in a loss to the New England Patriots. Luck missed the prior two games due to a shoulder injury and struggled in the first few weeks of the season. Fantasy owners who selected Luck in the first round of drafts have been dealing […]

James Starks a Must-Add This Week & Beyond

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 20% Owned on Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Even without this big game from Starks, only 20% ownership is insanely low for the handcuff of a RB that plays on one of the best offenses in the NFL. He's literally one injury away from being an RB1. Week 6 was […]

Phillies Sent Brown Outright To Triple-A

The Philadelphia Phillies sent Domonic Brown outright to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The 28-year-old now has the option to become a free agent if he opts out of his assignment. If he doesn’t opt out, Brown could start the 2016 season not on the main roster. In his sixth MLB season, Brown did not produce all […]

Go Big or Go Home with Landry Jones in Week 7

BALLER MOVE: Add in Very Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 0% Owned on Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Landry Jones' viability as a waiver pickup obviously hinges on whether or not Ben Roethlisberger is ready to return this week. If not, here's all that needs to be said about Jones: he plays on an offense that has Le'Veon Bell, […]

Zito Announces Retirement Monday

Barry Zito announced his retirement from MLB on Monday after 14 years in the league. The left-hander had a rollercoaster career and after a World Series trophy, Cy Young award and three All-Star appearances, the 37-year-old decided to put an end to his career. Zito’s last season was filled with a minor league stint before […]

Brian Hoyer a Diamond in the Rough for Week 7

BALLER MOVE: Add as Bye Week Streamer OWNED IN: 13% Owned on Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: I talked up Brian Hoyer last week, along with his Week 7 opponent Blake Bortles, and both players finished amongst the top 10 scorers in standard QB scoring. Hoyer's going to be up here for another week as he's facing the Dolphins next. DVOA […]

Hammel Named Game 4 Starter For Cubs

Jason Hammel has been named the Chicago Cubs starter for Game 4 of the NLCS on Wednesday. The right-hander didn’t fare too well in his first start of the post-season during the NLDS. Hammel allowed two runs on three hits and three walks in only three innings pitched. He didn’t suffer the loss, but he […]

Daniel Norris Diagnosed With Thyroid Cancer

Daniel Norris revealed on his Instagram Monday that he has been diagnosed with cancer. The Detroit Tigers starting pitcher was told that he has a malignant growth on his thyroid. A doctor told Norris the news a few months back, but also said that the growth could be removed after the season. I've been debating […]

Harvey (Triceps) Says He's 'Good To Go' For A Game 5

Matt Harvey told reporters that he’s “good to go” for a potential NLCS Game 5 on Thursday. The New York Mets start had a great outing on Saturday to give his team a 1-0 lead in the series. The Mets followed that with a 4-2 victory on Sunday. If the Chicago Cubs are able to […]

How Concerned About Antonio Brown Should We Be Without Ben Roethlisberger

Antonio Brown wants Ben Roethlisberger to come back, and badly. Ever since Big Ben injured his knee in Week 3, Brown's production has dropped dramatically. Prior to Ben's injury, Brown had a 35 game streak of at least five receptions and 50 receiving yards. In the three games since Roethlisberger's injury, Brown has only had […]

Has Blake Bortles Officially Become A Solid QB1 Option?

Jacksonville Jaguars' quarterback Blake Bortles had another solid game from a fantasy perspective yesterday against the Houston Texans, throwing for 331 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions. He also added 37 rushing yards in the 20-31 loss. Despite the fact that the Jaguars are not playing all that well from a football perspective, their propensity […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Strategy: Key Stats to Know for NBA DFS Analysis

With the NFL season in full swing and baseball quickly wrapping up, the NBA will soon be the top daily fantasy sport going six days a week.  Rotoballer will be providing regular advice and strategy geared toward daily fantasy basketball players throughout the 2015-16 NBA season. With the boom in popularity of all DFS, many […]

RotoBaller Radio Podcast: 2015 MLB Championship Series DFS Analysis & Sleepers

Live at 5:30 PM ET, RotoBaller Radio presents the 2015 MLB Championship Series DFS Analysis & Sleepers show co-hosted by RotoBaller.com's @RealTalkRaph and @AAnianoFantasy. Listen live as they analyze the full slate of MLB games for 10/19 - 10/20 and help you get an edge over the competition on DFS sites like FanDuel and DraftKings. Be […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick: No Brainer...For Now.

Ryan Fitzpatrick, welcome to the New York Jets offense, and welcome to your new spot on Fantasy Owner lineups around the world. One $600 loan unpaid and a broken jaw later, Ivy-Leaguer Ryan Fitzpatrick replaced Geno Smith as the starting quarterback and has led a surprising New York Jets team to a 4-1 start. Yes. […]

Josh Huff To Slip Under The Radar Against A Shaky New York Giants' Secondary

The first-place New York Giants arrive in Philadelphia without cornerback Prince Amukamara, and a secondary ranked last in passing yards allowed. Jayron Holsey will replace Amukamara, a tremendous difference in size and talent. This is a matchup Sam Bradford and the Philadelphia Eagles' wide receiver's have been waiting for, hoping for an offensive explosion against […]

Peyton Manning: Hasn't Been This Lost In Years

Sitting Peyton Manning in fantasy is like benching your own son during a Little League game. It shouldn't happen. But it may be time to do the unthinkable. After Denver's Bye this upcoming week, if fantasy owners have a favorable matchup with their backup quarterback, they should start their backup, and show Peyton a place […]

Dwayne Harris and Reuben Randle: Last Minute Starts

Dwayne Harris and Reuben Randle could receive plenty of attention during tonight's Monday night matchup against divisional rival Philadelphia Eagles. With star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.'s status in question (hamstring,) Eli Manning and the resurgent New York Giants offense will look to Randle and Harris for production. Philadelphia's defense has given up the third […]

Matthew Stafford Goes From Zero to Hero in Week 6

For Matthew Stafford, it's hard to image 2015 being any more of a roller coaster ride than it has been. Stafford and the Detroit Lions had gotten off to a brutal 0-4 start before a home game against the Arizona Cardinals. To that point, Stafford put together a total of five touchdowns against five interceptions, […]

Jonathan Stewart Finally Has His Breakout Game

Prior to today, this season has been a disaster for Jonathan Stewart owners . The University of Oregon product, who was thought by many to be an RB1, bellcow-type back this year with the departure of DeAngelo Williams, has grossly underperformed this season, causing some owners to bench or cut him. Today though, the Carolina Panthers' back changed his […]

Tests on Ty Montgomery's Ankle Come Back Negative

Tests done on Green Bay Packers wide receiver Ty Montgomery have come back negative. The rookie left the Packers Week 6 game against the San Diego with an ankle injury that seemed serious at the time. However, the tests have proved that Montgomery didn't suffer any structural damage. The rookie likely has a severe sprain […]