Detroit Lions (DEF, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues (Especially For Bye Weeks) Owned in 51% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Coming into the Week 4 bye week crunch, many of us are grappling with what players to add/drop and plug into our lineups so that we don't completely sacrifice a win due to how the NFL schedules their season. For some, these […]

Antone Smith (RB, ATL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

The below analysis first appeared in RotoBaller's article Week 4 Running Backs: Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds. BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues as Bench Depth Owned in 10% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: At some point Steven Jackson has to stop being the big fierce back we have all come to know and love right? Well, maybe not. But when/if he does, […]

Lorenzo Taliaferro (RB, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

The below analysis first appeared in RotoBaller's article Week 4 Running Backs: Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds. BALLER MOVE: Add in All 12+ Team Leagues Owned in 29% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS:  Remember when the Ray Rice situation first broke and everyone told you to go add Justin Forsett? Remember when I was one of those people? You don’t? You’re very kind. But unless […]

Allen Robinson (WR, JAX) - Waiver Wire Pickups

The below analysis first appeared in RotoBaller’s article Week 4 Deeper Sleepers: Players Who May Still Be Available BALLER MOVE: Add/Start in 14+ Team Leagues Owned in 11% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Jaguars are a mess, but the future is very bright for them, and we are definitely going to be seeing glimpses of that this season now […]

Jeremy Kerley (WR, NYJ) - Waiver Wire Pickups

The below analysis first appeared in RotoBaller's article Week 4 Deeper Sleepers: Players Who May Still Be Available BALLER MOVE: Add/Start in 14+ Team Leagues Owned in 17% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: It’s very hard to find a starting receiver on the waiver wire, and even harder to find consistency.  Jeremy Kerley provides just that.  With Eric Decker struggling to stay […]

Week 4 NFL Matchups Analysis: Start/Sit for Fantasy Football (Part 1)

Welcome to Week 4 of NFL and fantasy football action, RotoBallers. Each week of the NFL season, we will be breaking down each of the NFL matchups and providing you with some fantasy football advice and lineup recommendations based on matchups that we love, matchups that we hate, and some high-risk/high-reward players, as well. Below, you will find our Week […]

Week 4 Risers & Fallers for Fantasy Football

Week 4 of the fantasy football season is upon us, and with that comes the first slew of teams on bye weeks. This is the first week where having quality roster depth will really pay off, as six teams, including Denver, Seattle, Cincinnati, and Arizona, will not be playing. This weekly column will take a […]

Week 4 Dynasty Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups & Trade Targets

This column is your go-to source for dynasty leagues. We'll cover waiver wire and trade targets for these types of longer-term fantasy football dynasty formats. While some of these players may contribute to your dynasty teams rather quickly, we will also be listing some players that are longer term plays as well.   Dynasty Quarterbacks – […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 26 (Part 2)

It’s a bittersweet moment for me.  I love doing these columns for RotoBaller, but unfortunately the fantasy baseball season is just about over.  I’ve savored every moment preparing and drafting my selections for you, and I’m excited to do it again next year.  I hope you've enjoyed reading these selections as much as I have […]

3 Fantasy Football Players Sending Out Warning Signals in Week 3

  Players That Are Making Me Nervous Just a quick follow up to last week's piece - I am officially concerned about Tom Brady. An "elite" quarterback who can't torch the Raiders is no longer an elite quarterback. I'm also still very concerned about Torrey Smith and would be getting rid of him as soon as […]

Week 4 Deeper Sleepers: Players Who May Still Be Available

Stuck with half your roster on bye this week, and need someone to fill in?  Take a look at some players that are almost definitely available in your league who could provide quite a boost to your team for this week and through the season.   Digging Deeper - Potential Waiver Wire Sleepers Jeremy Kerley - […]

Jake Marisnick (OF, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ANALYSIS: With less than a week left in the regular MLB season and fantasy baseball roto seasons, some of you are looking for all the help you can get even if it comes from the bottom of the barrel.  Jake Marisnick, traded to the Houston Astros at the deadline by the […]

Geno Smith (QB, NYJ) - Waiver Wire Pickups

The below analysis first appeared in RotoBaller's article Week 4 Quarterbacks: Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds. BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues / All 2QB Leagues Owned in 6% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Geno Smith played very well vs. the decimated Bears’ secondary on Monday night, throwing 26 completions on 43 attempts for 316 yards and a touchdown, while adding in 20 yards […]

Teddy Bridgewater (QB, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

The below analysis first appeared in RotoBaller's article Week 4 Quarterbacks: Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds. BALLER MOVE: Add in All 2QB Leagues / Stash in Deeper Leagues Owned in 6% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Matt Cassel broke his foot in week three against the Saints. Enter the rookie, Teddy Bridgewater. In his twenty pass attempts in Week Three, Bridgewater threw for […]

Stevie Johnson (WR, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add / Stash in Deeper Leagues Owned in 48% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Last week, Stevie Johnson had a breakout game for the 49ers as he caught all 9 of his targets from Colin Kaepernick for 103 total yards. Johnson benefited from TE Vernon Davis being out, and replacement tight end Derek Carrier only being targeted twice. It […]

Mark Trumbo (OF, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ANALYSIS: Trumbo has been healthy for a while now but has only recently found the groove he was in at the beginning of the season when he was belting HRs left and right.  He has 3 HR and 13 RBIs over his last 8 games.  The BA is not a […]

Roy Helu (RB, WAS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues Owned in 29% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Roy Helu remains one of the better running back handcuffs to have in fantasy football. In fact, he's become more than just a handcuff to Alfred Morris. Helu is the passing down back for the Redskins, in addition to stealing some carries from Morris. On Sunday, […]

Jerick McKinnon (RB, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add / Stash in All Leagues Owned in 16% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Now that All-Day is all done with playing NFL football for the foreseeable future, it's time for the Minnesota Vikings to go to plan B and find a silver lining in this now dark, looming cloud. What's plan B you ask? Well, it surely […]

Cody Parkey (K, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues Owned in 28% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Don't be sleeping on the slight edge that a high-end kicker can give you week to week, because sometimes it's a matter of a few points that separate you from a win. We like to think that the Eagles' rookie kicker, Cody Parkey, is exactly […]

Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups Overview for Fantasy Football

  Week 4 Waiver Wire for Fantasy Football What's up RotoBallers. Week 3 was a fun-filled and action-packed week of fantasy football action. We saw a lot of great performances, a few more injuries (as usual), and some players who either broke out are on the verge of breaking out for fantasy football owners. In turn, […]

Week 3 NFL Recap & Week 4 Fantasy Football Prep

We’re a week removed from one of the most absurd weekends of injuries in recent fantasy memory, yet time hasn't actually netted us much pertinent information. Jamaal Charles went from having a surefire lengthy injury to practicing and almost playing only to end up sitting out. Roddy White was expected to play all week leading up to […]

Week 4 Tight Ends: Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

What's up Rotoballers? Welcome to my Week 4 tight end waiver wire pickups piece.  In this article you will continue to find plenty of Tight End waiver surprises throughout the year so make sure you check back weekly.  If you lost Kyle Rudolph or Dennis Pitta in week 3, this is your one stop to find out […]

Week 4 Quarterbacks: Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

Welcome to week four of NFL football.  It's crazy how quickly things are moving this year, and even though the season feels like it's flying by, you can't let those potential waiver wire additions fly by as well. Hopefully you’re all coming off of a win in week three, but win or loss, I am […]

Ladarius Green (TE, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12 team leagues or deeper Owned in 31% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Ladarius Green is a promising young tight end for the Chargers. Unfortunately for him, so far this year it seems like Antonio Gates isn't willing to admit that he's not an elite TE anymore. Gates has 18 targets to Green's 8. […]

Cecil Shorts (WR, JAX) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12 teams or deeper 56% Owned on Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Apparently beginning the season with a hamstring injury is a good way to get yourself forgotten. These days all everyone does is talk of Allen Robinson or Marqise Lee. But let's not so quickly forget that Cecil Shorts has been the most […]

John Brown (WR, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+team leagues ANALYSIS: John Brown is a highly heralded rookie wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals, and so far in three games played he has 3 TDs. Some people might say this makes him too touchdown dependent for his fantasy points, but he also is averaging 12.1 yards per reception in his […]

Defenses (DEF) to Start in Week 4: Fantasy Tiers & Rankings

For those of you fantasy football owners out there who are streaming defenses, RotoBaller has got you covered with around-the-league analysis of the Week 4 NFL matchups.  Week 4 is the first time this season fantasy managers have to deal with BYE weeks, so be sure to stay on top of the NFL matchups and defensive opponents. This week […]

Owen Daniels (TE, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues (PPR, Standard) Owned in 26% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: This weekend the Baltimore Ravens lost a vital part of their offense for the season when Dennis Pitta dislocated his right hip vs. Cleveland.  Pitta, who was listed as the Raven's TE1, had successful surgery today but has been declared lost for the […]

Larry Donnell (TE, NYG) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues (PPR, Standard) Owned in 38% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: For those of you who haven't noticed, the New York Giants' offensive line is struggling this season with 7 sacks allowed. With their offensive line woes, Eli Manning has found his security blanket in TE Larry Donnell.  On the season Donnell has […]

Week 4 Running Backs: Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

Some quick thoughts before we dig into the best waiver wire pickups at running back for week 4. Sorry Danny Woodhead owners. I share in your pain. Also, Eddie Lacy owners don't panic yet. He had a really tough schedule, he'll be just fine. Now let's get started. You all know the drill by now. […]