FanDuel NFL Value Picks & DFS Sleepers and Advice for Week 4

  NFL Fantasy Football DFS Picks for Week 4 Quarterback Value Picks Philip Rivers ($8,400) By this point in the season, we all know how terrible the Jacksonville defense is. This week’s beneficiaries are the Chargers, who get to face a Jags team that travels across the country and is allowing 306 passing yards and 160 rushing […]

Getting A Grip On Holds: Relief Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups

While the holds statistic is even harder to predict than saves for closers, the players we highlight today feature some sleeper setup men and some looking to reclaim glory they once had. The more likely an MLB team is to win, the more likely these following relief pitchers will be eligible to earn the holds that could […]

DFS Lineup Picks Recap from Week 3 of FanDuel Football

Each week here at RotoBaller, we provide the subscribers of our DFS Lineup Picks of the Week Newsletter with some of the highest quality advice for salary cap fantasy football on FanDuel.     Why We Love Weekly Fantasy Football Are you looking for some more fantasy football action, and want to get involved in weekly DFS […]

Biggest Week 4 Waiver Wire Movers On Fleaflicker: Who's Here To Stay

Here we are, Week 4, and we have a whole have of stars out of action. Whether due to off the field issue, injury or lack of production, fantasy owners are scurrying to waiver to pick up either the new starter, or the hot hand from the past two weeks. While riding the hot hand […]

NFL Podcast: Week 4 Starts/Sits & Matchups Analysis

  Fantasy Football Analysis: Week 4 Start 'Ems / Sit 'Ems Jon and Kia discuss players that they think you should start and sit for fantasy football. Find out what they think you should do for Week 4 with players like Andrew Luck, Philip Rivers, Matthew Stafford, Colin Kaepernick, Kirk Cousins, Jake Locker, Tony Romo, […]

Fantasy Football Buy and Sell Candidates For Week 4

Don't Do Something That You'll Regret Week four in the NFL will be especially challenging for fantasy sports players as six teams are on their bye week. You may be one of the Fantasy Football Owner’s hurting from having star players like Peyton Manning and Marshawn Lynch sitting on the bench but you can also […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks, Advice & Sleepers for 9/26

As we enter the final weekend of the regular season, it is getting increasingly difficult to form a FanDuel lineup. With most of the league eliminated from playoff contention and rosters expanding, teams are plugging in different players, using their benches and bullpens liberally, and basically becoming unpredictable. It is like playing fantasy football in […]

Week 4 Fantasy Football Rankings: Standard and PPR Leagues

RotoBaller brings you our Week 4 fantasy football rankings and rankings analysis, by authors Zach Wilkens (@LopsidedTrades) and Ryan Rufe (@RyanRufe).   Week 4 Fantasy Football Rankings The NFL season is now in Week 4 ladies and gentlemen. You should be familiar with the routine by now, but just in case you weren't sure, every week fellow […]

Week 4 Running Back Depth Charts: Updates, Injuries & Stashes

With so much volatility around the NFL given the recent string of injuries, especially to running backs, there have been a lot of changes already with the backfields of many NFL teams. Running backs are a critical component and core building block for all fantasy football teams, so it's important to stay on top of the running back […]

San Diego Chargers (DEF, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues (Especially For Bye Week) Owned in 46% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: When looking at potential defenses to stream every week, we always like to start in reverse by analyzing who are the worst offenses in the NFL, to see who they're playing. Lucky for us in this Week 4 bye week crunch, the […]

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 […]