Mark Sanchez (QB, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All 2 QB Leagues / Deeper 1 QB Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: With Nick Foles out for at least the rest of the fantasy season, Mark Sanchez will step in as the quarterback of one of the best fantasy offenses in the NFL.  With only Matt Barkley as a backup, look for […]

Owen Daniels (TE, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues (PPR and Standard) OWNED IN: 48% owned in Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: In Week 9, I was hopeful that Owen Daniels would have a big game.  To my surprise and I’m sure many others Daniels had his knee scoped and did not play.  Surprisingly last week he came back and produced with […]

Taylor Gabriel (WR, CLE) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 2% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: With Andrew Hawkins being questionable against the Bengals on Thursday, Gabriel becomes somewhat of a flyer add this week as the most explosive player on the waiver wire.  With 21 catches on 37 targets, Gabriel ranks second in the league in yards per […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Sleepers: Players Who May Still Be Available

Lost someone last week due to injury and want a stash, or need a bye week filler and missed out on Martavis Bryant or Adrian Peterson?  No worries, there are always more waiver wire sleepers out there for you to consider. We’re digging deep every week for some waiver wire adds that can help propel your team […]

Week 2 NBA & Fantasy Basketball Trends, Breakouts, Notes & Player Updates

We are just at the beginning of the NBA season, but there are already a number of important storylines to discuss. Without further ado, here is the first installment of Rotoballer's weekly NBA Roundup.   The Return Of Kobe Bryant Heading into this season, we all didn’t know what to expect when it came to […]

Week 10 Risers & Fallers Analysis for Fantasy Football

Another slew of bye weeks is upon us in Week 10, as six more teams will sit out this week out. Hopefully you survived Week 9, as there were plenty of fantasy-relevant players taking the week off. This weekly column examines ten fantasy football players, five guys that are on the up-and-up, or “risers,” and five guys […]

NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers: FanDuel Advice for 11/5

All throughout the 2014-15 season, RotoBaller will be giving you the top DFS plays at guard, forward and center as well as a couple of value picks. Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes to injured players, so be sure to check all lineups prior to tip-off. Editors Note: If you have […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups, Adds and Sleepers for Fantasy Hockey

The first month of the NHL season is in the books and players are starting to find their niche within their respective teams. Below are a few forwards, defensemen, and goaltenders who can add value as waiver wire sleepers to your fantasy hockey team. Whether your team is in need of scoring, ice-time, or quality goaltending […]

Week 2 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: NBA Guards

The NBA season is in full swing, and that means the fantasy basketball waiver wire is heating up. The following guards, whether of the "sleeper" variety or just cashing in temporarily on an unforeseen opportunity, almost certainly deserve attention across the various league formats. Position Eligibility & Ownership Rate Based on Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Leagues   Waiver […]

Davante Adams (WR, GB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All PPR / Deeper Standard Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: This is a friendly reminder about Davante Adams, and a recap of what we said last week, given that the Packers were on bye in Week 9 and Adams is still only 15% owned. He is now functioning as the WR3 […]

Daniel Thomas / Damien Williams (RB, MIA) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Continue Monitoring / Desperation Bye Week Fill-Ins OWNED IN: 5% / 1% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Lamar Miller injured his shoulder in the second half of this game and couldn’t return. The early reports are that he’ll be able to suit up for his tough matchup against the Lions. However, if he can’t these […]

Allen Robinson (WR, JAX) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All PPR / Deeper Standard Leagues OWNED IN: 32% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Week 9 wasn’t exactly mind-blowing for Allen Robinson, as Allen Hurns gathered the counting stats. However, Blake Bortles did still look Robinson’s way eight times, and didn’t play all that well, missing Robinson on some throws. I have faith in Robinson as […]

Tre Mason (RB, STL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 47% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: I know. I know. He disappointed after I recommended him heading into week 8 by responding with only 33 yards. So why should you trust me about Tre Mason this time? Well, he just rushed 19 times for 65 yards. You may […]

Week 10 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 […]

Adrian Peterson (RB, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Leagues OWNED IN: 70% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: In today's headlines on numerous sports outlets you will see that Adrian Peterson reached a plea deal on his child abuse case.  He has been ordered a fine and community service which would make him square with the law.  Now the question is what will the […]

Week 9 NFL Recap: Injuries, Breakout Performers & Game by Game Analysis

  We're Officially Halfway Through the NFL Season Week 8's NFL slate had some absurd fantasy performances and real-life outcomes, followed up by an equally crazy Week 9. With six teams on a bye, there were bound to be some holes to fill in your league, especially when you consider the caliber of teams that were […]

Josh Gordon (WR, CLE) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 67% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: For those of you who remember last year, Josh Gordon, was the number 1 fantasy football wide receiver in points.  This year he has been sidelined by a suspension which was for the whole season.  Due to this information many fantasy owners did […]

Markus Wheaton (WR, PIT) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In All PPR Leagues / Deeper Standard Leagues OWNED IN: 43% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: On my Week 9 Fleaflicker movers article I told you to avoid going head over heels for Steelers WR Martavis Bryant since there may not be enough targets for him to be relevant on a weekly basis. Markus Wheaton may still […]

Steven Jackson (RB, ATL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add / Start in Most Leagues for Week 10 OWNED IN: 67% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: While Steven Jackson is not the elite rusher he was back in his days in St. Louis, he is still the feature back on a solid Atlanta offense. Even though it's a stretch to call him a waiver wire […]

Martavis Bryant (WR, PIT) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 34% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: There were 18 wide receivers drafted before Martavis Bryant in the 2014 NFL draft, yet there are only 12 receivers in all of football with more touchdown catches than the rookie out of Clemson. This comes with Bryant, one of our favorite […]

Derek Carr (QB, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2 QB Leagues / Deeper 1 QB Leagues (Week 10 Streamer) OWNED IN: 16% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Broncos will definitely beat the Raiders this week. That said, the clearly lopsided matchup could be a reason to give Carr a start. With the Raiders playing from behind, Carr will have certainly […]

Week 10 Tight Ends: Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

What's up everyone?  We are now over half way thru the season and hopefully you're team is shaping up for a playoff spot.  As you probably have seen this season when it comes to picking tight ends they are very unpredictable week to week, and it’s especially difficult to get consistent results from outside the […]

Week 10 Quarterback Sleepers: Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

Hey everyone, welcome to QB prep for Week 10. There’s not a ton of football left in the season, so hopefully you're all doing well. A heavy bye week this week finds Brady, Fitzpatrick, Rivers, Luck, Bridgewater and RGIII all off for the weekend. Whether you're looking for the push that could take you through […]

Week 2 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Sleepers: NBA Forwards

With the first week of the 2014-15 NBA Season in the books, it is time to take a look at some fantasy basketball waiver wire sleeper options. Today’s focus is at the forward position. Position Eligibility & Ownership Rate Based on Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Leagues   Waiver Wire Forward for Right Now Chris Copeland (IND, SF/PF) […]

NFL Kickers to Start in Week 10: Fantasy Football Tiers & Rankings

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 10 lineup could be a difference maker. For those of you fantasy football owners out there who are streaming kickers, RotoBaller has got […]

Terrance West (RB, CLE) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 42% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: This is another confusing running back situation. Ben Tate appeared to be the uncontested lead back for the Browns, but following a few tough games, a report came in Sunday morning that suggested Terrance West would earn the most touches in their Week 9 matchup. It was close, but […]

Bobby Rainey (RB, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues (PPR and Standard) OWNED IN: 58% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Much to the delight of fantasy managers and probably the Buccaneers, Doug Martin found himself inactive for this game. Coincidentally, the very young exciting rookie back who has drawn comparisons to Matt Forte named Charles Sims was supposed to come off the […]

Mike Evans (WR, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues (PPR and Standard) OWNED IN: 52% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: I’m saying it—Mike Evans is the new number one in Tampa Bay. For those keeping score at home, that’s four touchdowns in Evans’ last four games, and he looked positively dominant in Week 9, putting up a 7/124/2 line. Vincent Jackson isn’t completely irrelevant, […]

Jarvis Landry (WR, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper PPR Leagues / Monitor in Standard Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Landry has been a big part of Ryan Tannehill’s ascent to prominence in the last month. I have faith that Tannehill will maintain his high level of play, and I think that Landry will continue to benefit from it. […]

Defenses (DEF) to Start in Week 10: 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  NFL matchups. Week 10 has some enticing defensive matchups from teams that aren’t widely owned, and a few top fantasy defenses on bye, so be sure to stay on top of your league’s waiver […]