Waiver Wire Podcast: Week 13 Targets, Sleepers Injuries & Playoffs

RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and esteemed co-host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the most relevant fantasy football topics, injury news and waiver wire pickups for Week 13. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every Saturday between 5-7 PM EST. You can also find new weekly shows on BlogTalkRadio live […]

Week 13 Rankings Analysis: Nick Mariano vs. Industry Consensus

Unfortunately the Eagles losing their starting RG to illness and #1 receiver to a right ankle sprain really hurt Carson Wentz and the Eagles, which was most unkind to my rankings. At least Ryan Fitzpatrick proved to be worthy of QB2 status, and slipping Michael Crabtree and Demaryius Thomas down a bit was warranted. While […]

Week 13 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

What's up RotoBallers. Below you will find our overall Week 13 PPR rankings for fantasy football. Three of our lead fantasy football columnists, Nick Mariano, Bill Dubiel and Ben Ruppert, have analyzed the NFL matchups and game slates for Week 13. Below you will find their consensus staff ranks. Feel free to click those links and give these fine gentlemen a […]

Week 13 Standard Rankings (Top 300)

Below you will find our overall Week 13 standard rankings for fantasy football. Three of our lead fantasy football columnists, Nick Mariano, Bill Dubiel and Ben Ruppert, have analyzed the NFL matchups and game slates for Week 13. Below you will find their consensus staff ranks. Feel free to click those links and give these fine gentlemen a follow, or let […]

Week 13 Half PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome back RotoBallers. Below you will find our overall Week 13 Half-PPR rankings for fantasy football. Three of our lead fantasy football columnists, Nick Mariano, Bill Dubiel and Ben Ruppert, have analyzed the NFL matchups and game slates for Week 13. Below you will find their consensus staff ranks. Feel free to click those links and give these fine gentlemen a […]

Fantasy Mad Libs: Starts and Sits for Week 13

There's something fitting about the end of Thanksgiving being the end of giving thanks, especially in fantasy football. There's no bigger kick to the stomach than returning to school or work on that following Monday, and looking at your fantasy records. "Man what a good - hollllll-y sh*t I need to get a big game out […]

Risers and Fallers for Week 13 of Fantasy Football

Perhaps more than any other, the NFL is a league that experiences ups and downs at a rapid pace. With only 16 games, there’s little room for error and seemingly endless opportunities for improvement. The same goes for fantasy football, and managing rosters effectively is key to winning that championship. Throughout the season, players get […]

Week 13 Thursday Night NFL Matchups Analysis: Start/Sit

It's time for the Week 13 installment of Thursday night matchups with my start/sit recommendations. The first place Dallas Cowboys (how 'bout them Cowboys?) will face the Minnesota Vikings at their brand new dome. Each week of the NFL season, we will be breaking down every game and providing you with some fantasy football advice and lineup recommendations based […]

Wendell Smallwood (RB, PHI) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 33% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Ryan Mathews is officially out for Monday night’s contest against the beleaguered Packers, and Wendell Smallwood is ready to take on a lot of the work here alongside Darren Sproles’ passing-down work. Kenjon Barner may step in for five or six snaps, but Smallwood should […]

T.J. Yeldon (RB, JAX) - NFL Wavier Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 66% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Real quick, Chris Ivory went down so T.J. Yeldon is the add. He wasn’t 100% coming into this week and didn’t do well, but opportunity is opportunity – even in a lousy rushing offense. Check out RotoBaller's famous fantasy football draft sleepers and waiver wire […]

D'Angelo Williams (RB, PIT) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in as a handcuff for LeVeon Bell OWNED IN: 52% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: D'Angelo Williams may return to action in Week 13 after missing some time due to a small knee operation (he had his meniscus trimmed, eesh), and he will immediately resume his role as LeVeon Bell’s handcuff. We’ve seen what Williams can do in […]

James White (RB, NE) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: % Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: James White saw nine targets in the Patriots’ Week 12 victory over the Jets, but only caught four of them for a disappointing 22 yards. He did out-snap fellow pass-catching RB Dion Lewis 26 to 23, but he’s definitely the less exciting of the two. And […]

Dion Lewis (RB, NE) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 48% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Dion Lewis continued to get worked into the running and passing games, as he ran it six times for 24 yards and added four catches on seven targets for 34 yards. His versatility makes him a dynamic option for Tom Brady and the offense, but it’s unlikely that […]

Tim Hightower (RB, NO) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 46% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Tim Hightower and fellow New Orleans RB Mark Ingram both feasted on the Rams defense in Week 12, with Hightower totaling 105 total yards (51 rushing, 54 receiving) on 17 touches. He was the recipient of a little trickeration, as the Saints ran a flea-flicker […]

Charles Sims (RB, TB) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stash as a playoff running back OWNED IN: 46% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Charles Sims has been practicing and is eligible to return for the Bucs first game against the Saints in Week 14. It’ll be tough for fantasy owners to trust him out of the gate in the first week of the fantasy playoffs, but those with a spot […]

James Starks (RB, GB) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- Team PPR and 12-Team STD Leagues OWNED IN: 45% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: James Starks is pretty much what Ty Montgomery provided, as he's much more wide receiver than running back. He caught five-of-six targets for 46 yards and a touchdown in Green Bay's Week 11 loss to Washington, while only tallying 25 rushing yards on […]

Matt Asiata (RB, MIN) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team STD Leagues OWNED IN: 35% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Yes, it’s still gross. But yes, he’s still turning in those TDs. Matt Asiata has now scored in three straight weeks, despite averaging 20, yes 20, rushing yards per game. He did catch three balls for 14 yards, as his PPR floor is certainly higher. He’ll […]

Kenneth Dixon (RB, BAL) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10-Team PPR and 12-Team STD Leagues OWNED IN: 29% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Kenneth Dixon played on 31 of the Ravens 68 offensive snaps in their Week 12 battle against the Bengals, which was the best mark out of all RBs. Terrance West only played on 23. Dixon rushed the ball 13 times for an uninspiring […]

Paul Perkins (RB, NYG) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues as a Rashad Jennings handcuff OWNED IN: 29% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: This is strictly a cuff at this point. With bye weeks largely a thing of the past now, it is truly cuffin’ season though. Paul Perkin's got plenty of talent and may yield profits in 2018, with Jennings only signed through 2017. Check […]

Shaun Draughn (RB, SF) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 10% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: It’s no secret that Draughn is just a PPR guy, but that’s just fine when you consider how often the 49ers are playing from behind and need to pass. Draughn caught all six of his targets for 49 yards, even as Carlos Hyde had himself […]

Rex Burkhead (RB, CIN) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 16- and 18-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Burkhead actually beat out Jeremy Hill with 38 snaps to Hill’s 37, though there was that little bit where Hill appeared hurt after being awkwardly bent on a tackle. Hill ended up being okay of course, though his 21 rushing yards on 12 carries […]

Jonathan Williams (RB, BUF) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues as a handcuff for LeSean McCoy OWNED IN: 0% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: With Mike Gillislee (hamstring) ailing, Jonathan Williams becomes the next RB you'd want behind LeSean McCoy. Reggie Bush did not record a touch in Week 11, and would likely remain in his change-of-pace role rather than take on anything meaningful. Check […]

Akeem Hunt (RB, HOU) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add as a handcuff for Lamar Miller OWNED IN: 3% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Akeem Hunt only rushed it twice for 19 yards against the Chargers in Week 13, as he was given the keys to a drive in the first half before never seeing the field again. His seven snaps were third to Jonathan Grimes’ 12 and […]

Jonathan Grimes (RB, HOU) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues as a Lamar Miller handcuff OWNED IN: 1% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Jonathan Grimes turned in 12 snaps to Akeem Hunt’s seven when it comes to the guys behind Lamar Miller. Grimes logged 14 yards in Houston’s Week 11 loss to San Diego, but he may be worth a deep-league stash with Lamar […]

Derrick Henry (RB, TEN) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues as a DeMarco Murray handcuff OWNED IN: 60% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Derrick Henry was only on the field for 14 snaps, but outproduced his veteran counterpart. He ran for 60 yards and a TD against Chicago with just eight carries. He showed burst on his runs, looking better than DeMarco […]

Kenneth Dixon (RB, BAL) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10-Team PPR and 12-Team STD Leagues OWNED IN: 29% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Kenneth Dixon continues to slowly creep into the starting RB job for Baltimore. According to @NathanJahnke of ProFootballFocus, Dixon's snap share has increased each of the past five weeks up to 44.9% in Week 12. He is seeing the field more than […]

Akeem Hunt (RB, HOU) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add as a handcuff for Lamar Miller OWNED IN: 3% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Lamar Miller seemed to tweak his ankle on the very last series of the game against San Diego. If this causes him to miss time next week, Akeem Hunt becomes an intriguing add. He appeared out of nowhere two in Week 10 to run for […]

Charles Sims (RB, TB) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 46% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: The Bucs had no healthy running backs just a couple of weeks ago, but now they may have their top two runners back again. Doug Martin will retain the lead role, but Sims is on track to return in Week 14 and claim his share of […]

Matt Asiata (RB, MIN) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team STD Leagues OWNED IN: 35% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Three straight weeks Matt Asiata has driven fantasy owners crazy by scoring on short touchdown runs. He's only accumulated 60 rushing yards in those three games, making him the very definition of a TD-dependent RB. If you're in a non-PPR league and need depth, he at […]

Ameer Abdullah (RB, DET) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stash if need a backup RB for playoffs OWNED IN: 45% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Updating last week's recommendation, Ameer Abdullah got good news from the foot specialist and could be on track to return soon. It will be a couple of weeks before he is in game shape and ready to contribute, so don't count on him […]