Andre Ellington's Injury, Battle Between the Johnsons

There were a slew of serious injuries in the first week of the NFL season and Andre Ellington was one of the unfortunate players to suffer one. Ellington suffered a Grade 1 PCL sprain and it has been estimated that he will miss 2-3 weeks. During that time, the Cardinals will have to turn to […]

Down Goes DeSean: How Washington Will Respond

Kirk Cousins had DeSean Jackson open on a fly route down the right sideline, but Cousins overthrew him. Jackson's final stride to try to get to the ball left him grabbing his left leg immediately after the play, and it wasn't long before he was angrily on the trainer's table. Now it appears that Jackson […]

RotoBaller Radio Podcast: Week 2 Waiver Wire Sleepers & Analysis

RotoBaller is very excited about the launch of our very own radio station. You can now find our new shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every Tuesday night, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano will be discussing the hottest waiver wire pickups, sleepers and fantasy football news to help you […]

English Premier League - Review of Matchday Five's Top Games

Man U’s Offense Comes Alive - Without Wayne Rooney Manchester United 3-1 Liverpool Saturday, September 12th @ Old Trafford With the skipper on the bench, United’s offense finally woke up, scoring three goals in their defeat of Liverpool. The Red Devils were the better team from the opening whistle. In a goalless first half, United dominated […]

NFL Kickers to Start in Week 2: Fantasy Football Tiers & Rankings

It's Week 2 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 2 lineup could be a difference maker. We're here to give you that […]

Nick Foles (QB, STL) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues / Week 2 Matchup Stream OWNED IN: 34% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: I can't lie, I didn't expect anything out of Nick Foles against the Seahawks. Even with some overtime, his 297 yards and no interceptions were extremely impressive. He did lose two fumbles, but saved his fantasy day with a rushing […]

Colin Kaepernick (QB, SF) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add as Backup QB / Week 2 Matchup Stream OWNED IN: 57% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Kaepernick is above 50% as of this writing, but once the waiver period passes, I'm guessing that a lot of people will be dropping Kaep to pick up Marcus Mariota or maybe even a guy like Alex Smith or Andy […]

Week 2 Wide Receiver Depth Charts for Fantasy Football

Wide receivers are one of the most critical components, and a core building block, for all fantasy football teams. This is especially true in PPR formats, where fantasy owners are rewarded for every catch that a wide receiver makes. We are here to help you plan your wide receiver draft strategy, and to target the […]

Heath Miller (TE, PIT) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 46% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh tight end Heath Miller has quietly been one of the best tight ends in the NFL for nearly a decade. In contrast to the new-age, physical freak tight ends like Rob Gronkowski and Jimmy Graham, Miller is a utilitarian player who does everything well […]

Nate Washington (WR, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Very Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The injury bug wastes no time buzzing about this game we call fantasy football. Week One saw Dez Bryant felled for 4-8 weeks with a broken foot. T.Y. Hilton escaped structural knee damage but is still expected to miss a game or two […]

Week 2 Running Back Depth Charts for Fantasy Football

This may be an unpopular opinion, but the fantasy performances of Week 1 were largely uninspiring. Only four running backs surpassed 20 points in standard fantasy scoring, as nearly 75 percent of the top 30 ranked running backs failed to live up to Week 1 projections. Still, in the spirit of NFL unpredictability, two of […]

Scott Feldman (Shoulder) Lands On DL: Matt Duffy Called Up

The Houston Astros officially placed Scott Feldman on the 60-day DL, which ends the starting pitcher’s season. The right-hander was pitching well until right shoulder pain knocked him out of his last start on Sept. 2 against the Seattle Mariners after allowing three runs in less than three innings pitched.  Feldman was already ruled out […]

Twins Activate Phil Hughes: Starts Tuesday Vs. Tigers

The Minnesota Twins activated Phil Hughes from the 15-day DL on Tuesday and will start him on the mound against the Detroit Tigers. Hughes, 29, has been out since Aug. 9 with a nagging back injury. The right-hander is cleared and ready to be back on the mound despite not partaking in any rehab assignments. […]

Howard (Knee) Out Tuesday: Possibly Out For Season

Ryan Howard will not be in the lineup Tuesday for the Philadelphia Phillies as they take on the Washington Nationals. The first baseman left Monday’s game early with a left knee contusion. Howard left the ballpark on crutches, which makes it likely that he could be out for a while and possibly even the rest […]

Hechavarria (Hamstring) Out Again Tuesday For Marlins

Adeiny Hechavarria is out of the Miami Marlins lineup again on Tuesday against the New York Mets. It has been almost two weeks since the Marlins shortstop has started in a game for his team. A strained left hamstring has kept him out of the lineup but has not forced him to land on the […]

Champ or Chump: What to Make of Arrieta, Donaldson, and Greinke

While everyone follows the pennant races this time of year, many also become fascinated by who will win the end of season awards. Who will be MVP? Is so and so good enough for the Cy? This year is no exception, with particular attention paid to NL Cy Young and AL MVP. Josh Donaldson made […]

Harper (Head) Starting Monday For Nats

Bryce Harper will be in the Washington Nationals starting lineup on Monday despite leaving Sunday’s game because of a collision with another player. The All-Star outfielder passed all the necessary concussion tests and will be back in his usual spot in right field while batting third against the Philadelphia Phillies. Harper left Sunday’s game early […]

Matt Adams (Quad) Could Start This Week

Matt Adams said he is “very, very close” to being able to play first base again for the St. Louis Cardinals rather than pinch-hitting. Adams, 27, has only played in 27 games this season. Ever since he returned from a torn quad, the slugger has three pinch-hit appearances. His last one came Sunday as the Cardinals […]

From 40 Seconds to Eternity: New York Giants Crap the Bed in Season Opener

We all have that one friend - that one obnoxious mofo who quotes stats in the form of insults and contentiously trolls haters on Twitter who throw shade at their precious team. We’re friends with him, but we seriously hate that guy to his very core and silently wish swamp flesh eating parasites get a hold […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 9/15/15

We're back to a full slate of games tonight. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 EDT. Let's get to the good stuff! Editor’s Note: We have some awesome rest of season MLB DFS Services Premium Lineup Picks deals, that include all of our Premium DFS lineup picks, analysis and also exclusive access to all our other […]

Karlos Williams (RB, BUF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In Deeper Leagues as Handcuff OWNED IN: 8% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: One thing that became clear on Sunday is that Karlos Williams, not Bryce Brown, is the clear backup to LeSean McCoy. The other thing that became clear is that Karlos Williams has some real talent too. In fact, from what […]

Chris Johnson (RB, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12 Team Leagues or Deeper OWNED IN: 48% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: It makes me nauseous just writing his name down because he has burned me so many times in the past, but the fact is that Andre Ellington has a PCL sprain (technically he hasn't been ruled out for week […]

Khiry Robinson (RB, NO) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: I actually wrote about Robinson last week, so please see my thought process here, but after Week 1 I'm only more sure of myself, and this pick. The great thing about Robinson is he has two routes to playing time as he is […]

Jermaine Kearse (WR, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: We are digging very deep now. Jermaine Kearse has always been an intriguing player since entering the league due to his red zone skills, but Seattle has never been a high volume team, making his value nearly nil. However, Russell Wilson just […]

Benny Cunningham (RB, STL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12 Team Or Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Cunningham was the lead dog on Sunday against the vaunted Seattle Seahawks defense. I actually recommended Cunningham in my weekly Last Minute Adds piece on Saturday and it payed off nicely for those who picked him up. Cunningham showed […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers – DraftKings Advice for 9/15/15

As always, my goal with this article is to help you identify viable options to insert into your DraftKings lineups, based on pricing and matchups data. Here's a compilation of players I like when choosing a lineup for Tuesday, September 15th. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel - […]

2015 Fantasy Football Week 2: Risers and Fallers From Week 1

It's only been one week folks. Take a deep breath with me, and come back from the ledge of trading Odell Beckham Jr. for Bishop Sankey. Find that perfect balance of appropriate reaction. Be the zen master. Trying to be a perfectionist in fantasy sports will drive you insane, as you won't avoid all of […]

Week 1 NFL Recap: Injuries, Breakout Performers & Game by Game Analysis

The Christmas season is finally upon us with our first Sunday of the 2015 NFL year officially in the books. Obviously by “Christmas season” I really mean “football season,” the time of year in which we finally stop doing fantasy drafts and start evaluating our players as they perform week to week. If you’re new […]

Week 2 Quarterbacks: Waiver Wire Pickups, Sleepers & Streamers

The first week of the season was good to me. Both Alex Smith and Andy Dalton had top ten days, and my deeper league pickup Tyrod Taylor exceeded my expectations as well. I'll look to continue that success in Week Two. On the bright side, we do have meaningful data in real games to work […]

Lance Dunbar (RB, DAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS:  The Dez Bryant injury has a strong ripple effect. While Lance Dunbar showed that he was a strong passing option for the Cowboys, it became very clear that Dallas had plans to split him out wide and use him as a true […]