Alex Smith Has Been a Model of Consistency

BALLER MOVE: Stream in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 44% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Alex Smith continues to deliver solid fantasy performances-- Week 12 was his eighth straight week without a turnover. Now he gets a much much easier matchup with the Raiders, who give up the fourth most points to QBs. That continued this past week, as Marcus […]

Shaun Draughn Continues Being the Niner to Own

BALLER MOVE: Add in All PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 12% Owned in Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Continuing to somehow show PPR Value, over the last 3 weeks Draughn has put up the 11th highest average per game amongst RBs in PPR. It seems consistent at this point that Draughn will put up 50 yards on the ground, […]

Finally Time to Fear Ameer?

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 55% Owned on Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Finally! The Lions coaches have come to the decision that they don't want to get fired, so Ameer Abdullah has been reinstated as the lead back. Although Riddick is obviously the 2 minute drill guy, Abdullah will be seeing the majority of the on […]

David Johnson Next Up for Cardinals

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 58% Owned on Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Both Chris Johnson and Andre Ellington suffered injuries on Sunday, making David Johnson the next man up. He's already owned in many leagues thanks to a lot of time he spent vulturing from the two backs ahead of him, but he's still present […]

Who? What? Ware?

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 38% Owned on Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Spencer Ware is a big "who?" kind of name. One of the best non-NFL employed talent evaluators Matt Waldman wrote in depth about Ware, and stated when Ware entered the draft that he could be a great NFL-caliber back. Well, Ware showed his […]

Red Sox 'Trying To Move' Ramirez: Sign OF Chris Young

The Boston Red Sox Are “trying to move” Hanley Ramirez, according to The Boston Globe. This seems more likely because the team signed free agent outfielder Chris Young on Monday, according to FOX Sports. There are a few rumored suitors out there for Ramirez, according to the report. The Seattle Mariners, Baltimore Orioles and Angels […]

Johnny Cueto Wants $140-160 Million Deal

Free agent starting pitcher Johnny Cueto is looking for a contract in the $140-160 million range, according to ESPN.com. The Arizona Diamondbacks were believed to be at the top of the sweepstakes. They offered Cueto a six-year, $120 million offer that was turned down, according to MLB.com. The right-hander has been one of the better […]

Tigers Sign Jordan Zimmerman: Leaves Big Hole In D.C.

The Detroit Tigers have agreed to a five-year, $110 million contract with free agent pitcher Jordan Zimmerman, according to CBS Sports. This is huge news for a Tigers team that has been trying to replace Max Scherzer after losing him to the Washington Nationals last off-season. Scherzer signed a seven-year, $210 million deal to leave […]

Mets Unlikely To Give 4th Year To Zobrist

The New York Mets’ top free agent target this off-season is Ben Zobrist, according to FOX Sports. The only problem is that the defending National League champions will unlikely give him a four-year contract, according to ESPN.com. Zobrist will turn 35 early next season. If the Mets decide to give the utility player four years, […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Forwards (Week 6)

Hello again and welcome to another week of NBA action, another Fantasy Basketball weekly matchup, and another batch of burgeoning forwards. These three guys have hit a solid stride in the last couple of weeks and can help out those Fantasy Basketball Managers who need either specific category help or as many overall points as […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Guards (Week 6)

RotoBaller's Week 6 coverage begins with guards this week for a change.  The waiver wire is filled with potential hidden gems at the guard position. All four guys have been putting up solid numbers for the last week. Their 7 and 14 day averages show a pattern of consistent play that might warrant roster consideration, […]

T.J. Warren (SF, PHX) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Speculative Add in All Leagues OWNED: 29% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Leagues As a 2014 first round pick for the Suns, T.J. Warren struggled to crack the rotation during the first half of his rookie season. By March and April, however, Warren appeared more comfortable on the court and by the end of the season, he became […]

Kosta Koufos (PF/C, SAC) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 41% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Kosta Koufos posted his second double-double of the season on Friday against the up-and-coming Timberwolves. With DeMarcus Cousins battling a back injury and Willie Cauley-Stein struggling to make a large impact right away, Koufos has played his way into a respectable role for […]

Week 12 Monday Night Football Analysis: Javorius Allen, Gary Barnidge, Matt Schaub

This is a matchup that doesn't offer much in terms of real life implications. Both teams have had rough seasons and have 26 guys either on injured reserve or that are just out for this game. The players left are a giant pile of fantasy potential just waiting to be sorted through to find that […]

Tyler Eifert Leaves Sunday’s Game Early with Injury, Top Replacements If Needed

Tyler Eifert was putting up another solid performance through three quarters – three catches for 40 yards and a touchdown – before leaving the games versus the St. Louis Rams in the third quarter with a stinger while attempting to recover a Giovani Bernard fumble. Despite the injury, the Cincinnati Bengals won 31-7, but that […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick And Brandon Marshall Both Put On Season-Best Perfomances In Week 12 Victory

The New York Jets have been in a tailspin since starting the season off 4-0, losing four of their last five games, including a Week 10 loss to former Jets coach Rex Ryan and his Buffalo Bills. Frustration had been mounting for both the team and their fans, making Sunday's Week 12 matchup against the Miami […]

Russell Wilson And Doug Baldwin Have Huge Games, Jimmy Graham Out For Season After Seattle's Week 12 Matchup

The Seahawks have picked up the slack after their slow start to the season, winning three of their previous four games prior to Sunday's matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Seattle continued their string of solid performances on Sunday with a 39-30 victory over Pittsburgh, behind huge performances from quarterback Russell Wilson and wide receiver Doug […]

Who Ya Got: DeSclafani or Iglesias?

Back in 2010, the Phillies swept the Reds in the National League Division Series. As a fan of the former, I remember noting similarities between that Cincinnati team and the Phillies of 2007. Both teams ended 14-year playoff droughts on the strength of powerful lineups and found themselves bounced without a win. Each also owed […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice - NBA DFS Lineup Picks for 11/30/15

I apologize in advance to the Sacramento Kings. I'll be picking on them more than any other team in this lineup, but maybe I'm just following suit of every other offense they've faced this season. Now I sound like a high school student, afraid to stick up for those who are constantly ridiculed. But this isn't […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel DFS Basketball Advice for 11/30/15

Welcome to another episode of Jason Bales's daily fantasy basketball advice for FanDuel. In this article, I will be providing you with Daily NBA picks for FanDuel on 11/30/15. The picks will range from some of the elite players, to mid-priced options, and value plays. Without wasting anymore time, let's get down to it!   […]

Tevin Coleman a Solid Fill-In Play for Devonta Freeman

We all know of the type of numbers Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman is capable of putting up.  The guy has had a phenomenal year both running and catching the football.  Unfortunately for Freeman owners, he's out for today's game against the Minnesota Vikings.  Rookie running back Tevin Coleman is slotted in to take […]

Travis Kelce In, Spencer Ware to Start, Danny Amendola Out, Emmanuel Sanders and Keshawn Martin Active

According to Ian Rapaport, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is expected to play today despite groin and ankle injuries. With Kelce in the lineup, it is a slight bump up in projections for Alex Smith, but there are still likely better options on the waiver wire. The Buffalo Bills have allowed the sixth-fewest […]

Chris Johnson, Carson Palmer, Larry Fitzgerald, Michael Floyd In For Big Day Against 49ers

The Arizona Cardinals will face the San Francisco 49ers later today, and all signs suggest Chris Johnson will have that bounce-back game fantasy owners have been waiting for. Johnson has one of his best games of the year in Week 3 when they first met the 49ers, rushing for 110 yards and two touchdowns, adding a catch […]

Jarvis Landry and Rishard Matthews in, Darrelle Revis out, Michael Floyd expected to play, Nick Foles in for Case Keenum

According to Ian Rapaport, the Miami Dolphins will have both Rishard Matthews (ill) and Jarvis Landry (knee) in the lineup today. They will be facing a Jets secondary that will be without Darrelle Revis (concussion). This is a boost for quarterback Ryan Tannehill who becomes an intriguing streaming option. Both Landry and Matthews are solid starting options against […]

Under-Performing Stars: Shooting Guard Edition

We’re now a month into the season, and you have spent most of it debating over these struggling shooting guards. If you’re like me, you spent Thanksgiving sulking over Kobe Bryant’s horrific stats. What is there to be thankful for when the Mamba is shooting 31%? Think of this article as your support group and […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice - NBA DFS Lineup Picks for 11/29/15

For this lineup, I am focusing heavily on those playing teams like the Houston Rockets, Philadelphia 76ers or the Los Angeles Lakers. It's tough to really understand what's going on in Houston. The 76ers are in a race with the Golden State Warriors over who can change the zero in their record to a one first. […]

Can You Trust Brian Hoyer, Josh McCown and Tom Brady In Week 12?

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is one star that every fantasy football player loves to start. Brady is elite at his position and typically put up points in a most fun fashion. With Thanksgiving so fresh in our memories, Brady is the glorious turkey at the center of the dinner table. Brady is the […]

Jordan Reed and Delanie Walker Are Must Starts at Tight End Position

Have the tight ends of the NFL all gathered together and concocted a plan to punish fantasy football fans? Probably not but the highly inconsistent play from the position can lead to conspiracy theories. No tight end is truly trustworthy on a week-to-week basis but Rob Gronkowski. With Gronkowski’s high salary and matchup against the […]

Danny Woodhead and Antonio Gates Are Best Values on Chargers, Philip Rivers Not As Much

The San Diego Chargers offense has been dismantled with the loss of Keenan Allen. Quarterback Philip Rivers was torching the opposing defenses and established himself as a QB1 for the first half of the season. After losing his top target Allen, Rivers has looked rather ordinary and is no longer a trustworthy fantasy quarterback. Rivers […]

Brian Hoyer, DeAndre Hopkins to Destroy Cameron Jordan and the Saints this Sunday

Yes, you read that correctly—Brian Hoyer could very much play the part of an offensive juggernaut this weekend against Cameron Jordan and the New Orleans Saints. Honestly, it probably doesn’t matter who’s under center for the Houston Texans come game time. Using just about any defensive metric, the Saints are the worst defensive team in […]