FAAB Auction Bidding - Week 12 NFL Waiver Wire Targets: Thomas Rawls, Buck Allen, Jameis Winston & More

While Week 8 was still the biggest fantasy football graveyard week for injuries, Week 11 was certainly no picnic either (and Monday Night Football has yet to go, bubble wrap your players). Pickups become more of the handcuff variety as most people who are going to break out or get a chance to break out, […]

Thomas Rawls a Must-Add

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 31% Owned on Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Rawls faces the unfortunate issue of having Marshawn Lynch on his team. If Lynch returns, Rawls likely loses all value because of the Seahawks showing nothing regarding putting Lynch on the bench in favor of him. Rawls is still a must own in […]

Zach Miller: Another Vintage Name That Can Help You

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 10% Owned in Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: We all waited one week to jump aboard the Miller bandwagon after he shocked the fantasy nation with his 107 yards and two touchdowns two weeks ago.  There was no reason to think that performance was anything other than an aberration, no […]

Can You Trust Kamar Aiken or Crockett Gilmore With Joe Flacco and Justin Forsett Out?

The Baltimore Ravens are having the most disappointing season in the NFL. Despite being a consistent playoff participant for years, Baltimore is nowhere near contention this season and has a 3-7 record. The Ravens have suffered heartbreaking defeats to opposing teams but the biggest losses have come in the form of injuries. Rookie Breshad Perriman […]

Aaron Rodgers and Eddie Lacy Combine to Overcome Teddy Bridgewater and the Vikings

“R-E-L-A-X.” Last year, according to quarterback Aaron Rodgers, there was no better way for the famous cheeseheads of Green Bay to calm their racing hearts when the Packers struggled to perform out on the open field. Though it’s likely that little has changed in the mental makeup of Wisconsin’s favorite quarterback, this year, it appears […]

Brock Osweiler Starting Over Peyton Manning in Week 12, Good For Broncos Fantasy Stars?

The Denver Broncos have announced that Brock Osweiler will start at quarterback in Week 12 against the New England Patriots in place of Peyton Manning. It remains unsure whether this decision was made due to the injury concerns regarding Manning, the effective play of Osweiler or a combination of both. Osweiler delivered the best quarterback […]

Jameis Winston, Mike Evans and Vincent Jackson Could Be Big for Fantasy Owners

Apart from Deflategate, coming into this season, one of the biggest storylines had to do with how well Jameis Winston would handle the transition from the college game to the NFL. While he’s had his bumps and bruises along the way, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Week 11 matchup against Chip Kelly and the struggling Philadelphia […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel & DraftKings DFS Basketball Advice for 11/24/15

Congratulations to the Philadelphia 76ers! The Sixers finally won their first game on Monday night over the Minnesota Timberwolves after blasting out of the gate in the first half.  The Sixers continue to find ways to lose. It's gotten to the point where it's not even laughable anymore. It's just plain sad. It's also upsetting for […]

Tyler Lockett Has Become a Primary Option in Seattle

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 19% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Tyler Lockett has emerged as the Seahawks' most dangerous weapon in the passing game, as evidenced by his 48-yard, two-touchdown showing Sunday against the 49ers. The speedy rookie also caught a long touchdown in Week 7, and has a pair of return […]

Cecil Shorts Is Fantasy Relevant With Any Quarterback

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Cecil Shorts had 51 receiving yards, 26 rushing yards and a 21-yard passing touchdown in Sunday's victory over the Jets. The rushing yards and passing touchdown are obviously fluky, but Shorts will continue to see a fair share of targets in the passing […]

Leonard Hankerson Is Shaking off the Rust

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Leonard Hankerson returned to action for the first time since Week 7 in Sunday's loss to the Colts, and the results were mixed. He finished with four receptions for 36 yards and a touchdown, but also dropped a handful of passes. Some […]

J.J. Nelson's Breakout Game Is a Sign of Things to Come

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Hopefully you stayed up Sunday night to watch Nelson put on a show in the Cardinals' home win over the Bengals. Michael Floyd missed the game with a hamstring injury, allowing Nelson to step into a bigger role, and the speedy rookie exploded […]

Vernon Davis' Resurrection Continues in Denver

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 44% Owned in Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Looks like Davis is grasping Denver’s playbook! He is coming off his best game of the 2015 campaign after catching six passes for 68 yards against the Chicago Bears.  And even with fellow tight end Owen Daniels also contributing four passes for […]

Brent Celek a Good TE Option in Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 7% Owned in Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: I featured San Francisco’s Garrett Celek, Brent’s little brother, last week.  I also featured Zach Ertz, Brent’s teammate, in the column.  And yet here we are, one week later, and the spotlight now shines on Brent. Celek had been a fantasy zero […]

Week 12 Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Brent Celek, Vernon Davis and Zach Miller

There are no more byes to worry about, boys and girls. All healthy tight ends will be on the field this week and ready to rack up yards and touchdowns for their fantasy owners.  So combing your league’s waiver wire for a decent tight end is probably not as necessary as it has been over […]

Who Ya Got: Yasiel Puig or Gregory Polanco?

With the unprecedented dominance on display from young players, it's easy to view the ones who struggle with more disappointment than might be merited. We talked about Jorge Soler and Marcell Ozuna yesterday, but they weren't the only highly-touted young outfielders who stumbled in 2015. Today we'll take a closer look at another pair: Yasiel […]

MLB Bust Players At 1B and 3B - What It Means for 2016

Welcome back, readers. Hopefully you've enjoyed the first three segments of this series as we look further into players that broke out in 2015 and others that received the "bust" label. This edition will focus on corner infielders that failed to deliver on their expectations. My selections will be influenced by their respective ADP (Average […]

Week 12 QB Waiver Wire Streamers: Jameis Winston, Brock Osweiler, Johnny Manziel

In Week 11, all three of my waiver wire streamers from last week's column reached double digits, but none of them really went off. I felt like Ryan Fitzpatrick really didn’t play well at all but he saved his day with a rushing score. On the opposite end, Alex Smith had a great game with […]

Devin Funchess Is Slowly Emerging

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 19% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: It seems like Devin Funchess' role in this offense is quietly growing, and he's even earning some praise from Ron Rivera, who called him Kelvin Benjamin-esque after his big second half against the Redskins. I actually liked Funchess as a prospect and really […]

Marquess Wilson Thriving in Larger Role

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 8% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Marquess Wilson was a hyped receiver at one point for the Bears. Expected to man the slot between Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery in 2014, coaches in Chicago were really looking forward to seeing him. With Alshon Jeffery and Eddie Royal missing, Wilson took […]

Week 12 Kicker (K) Streamers and Starts: 2015 Fantasy Tiers & Rankings

It's Week 12 RotoBallers and we're obsessing over place kickers again! Yes, that’s right – kickers. After all, points are points, and even though kickers are very difficult to predict for fantasy points week to week, having the right one in your Week 12 lineup could be a difference maker. We're here to give you […]

Orioles Want To Bring Parra Back

The Baltimore Orioles are interested in signing Gerardo Parra to a new contract, according to ESPN.com. The outfielder was dealt to the Orioles at the deadline this past season. Parra didn’t do as well with the Orioles as he was doing with the Milwaukee Brewers for the first half of the season. He finished the […]

Don't Quit on Kendall Wright Just Yet

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 52% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Ownership has fallen for Kendall Wright due to injuries, so there's not much need to explain why he's here. The former first rounder has great talent, but has been a mix of good and bad for fantasy owners this year, dealing with rookie QB […]

Terrance Williams Finds Himself in a More Comfortable Role

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 52% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Terrance Williams was obviously not going to play well as the number one wide receiver with backup quarterbacks throwing to him. Now back to his role as number two, Williams is regaining some fantasy value, especially with Tony Romo back under center. […]

Brian Hoyer Is a Must-Add for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues, Stream in All Leagues OWNED IN: 17% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Set to return next in Week 12, Brian Hoyer will be playing against the New Orleans Saints, who just fired defensive coordinator Rob Ryan. However, head coach Sean Payton said that new DC Dennis Allen was already calling the […]

Jameis Winston Is a Great Streaming Option

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 36% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Jameis Winston has put up double-digit points every week this season in standard scoring, and he is currently ranked 13th amongst all QBs-- as a rookie. Winston has missed a lot of his supporting cast throughout the season, with notable injuries to Mike […]

Jay Cutler Should Still Be Owned in More Leagues

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 52% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Jay Cutler's revenge game didn't work out as planned, and Cutler actually failed to have a passable fantasy game in general. Luckily though, Cutler's schedule for the remainder of the season remains favorable -- and the returns of Matt Forte and Alshon Jeffery […]

Nats Trying To Trade Papelbon And Storen

The Washington Nationals are looking to trade both Jonathan Papelbon and Drew Storen, according to ESPN.com. The Nationals acquired Papelbon by the trade deadline from the Philadelphia Phillies and made him the team’s closer. They removed Storen from the closer role and made him the set-up man. Storen bombed in the role while Papelbon was […]

Wide Receivers Waiver Wire for Week 12: Tyler Lockett, Leonard Hankerson, Cecil Shorts

Week 11 in the NFL was...weird. Why, you ask? Well, we reached the Sunday night game without a 300-yard passer -- and then, of course, both Carson Palmer and Andy Dalton threw for more than 300 yards. Even if Tom Brady and Tyrod Taylor both eclipse that mark Monday night, four 300-yard passers in a […]

Nationals 'Joined Dodgers' As Tops For O'Day

The Washington Nationals “have joined the Dodgers” as the leaders in the sweepstakes for free agent pitcher Darren O’Day, according to ESPN.com. CBS Sports also reported that the Atlanta Braves are in on the signing the relief pitcher. The relief pitcher is one of the most sought after pitchers this off-season. O’Day finished 2015 with […]