Jay Ajayi (RB, MIA) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 29% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Arian Foster's absence the last two weeks gave Jay Ajayi a golden opportunity, but he has only been able to net 119 total yards. He was handed the ball just six times on Thursday night against the Bengals. Ajayi will have almost no […]

Troymaine Pope (RB, NYJ) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 0% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: If (and only if) Matt Forte is forced to miss extended time, Troymaine Pope could be in the mix for carries. The undrafted rookie from Jacksonville State is a small back at 5'8", but impressed in the preseason with 162 yards rushing […]

Dexter McCluster (RB, SD) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Dexter McCluster is not seeing his role increase in San Diego as expected, but if Melvin Gordon can’t hold onto the ball, that may change. McCluster carried the ball once and caught two passes in a choice matchup against New Orleans. Keep him […]

Zach Zenner (RB, DET) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 0% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: When Dwayne Washington exited the game, Zach Zenner got the first three carries of the season and his NFL career. If Washington plays, Zenner has no value, but if Washington is inactive for Week 5, Zenner could see a goal-line role. Check out […]

Fozzy Whittaker (RB, CAR) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 24% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Fozzy Whittaker is getting little run in the backfield, but as a pass-catcher he is providing solid PPR value. Nine catches for 86 yards resulted in a fair point total for owners who flexed him on Sunday. Jonathan Stewart may return next week, […]

Devontae Booker (RB, DEN) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 10% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Devontae Booker didn't do anything special this week, logging 30 yards on seven carries. What's encouraging, though, is how efficient Denver's offense has been, regardless of who is at quarterback. C.J. Anderson has been a beast, with Booker the clear No. 2 behind […]

Week 5 NFL Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

Waiver Wire Adds for Week Five Welcome to the post-Week 4 installment of the Waiver Wire weekly series for the 2016 fantasy football season. This wasn’t a big injury week, as we actually got a few players back (Le’Veon Bell, Jamaal Charles), and now Tom Brady’s return looms as Jacksonville, Kansas City, New Orleans and Seattle […]

FAAB Auction Bidding - Week 5 Waiver Wire Targets

Welcome to Week 5 everyone. Believe it or not, but we are officially past the first quarter mark of the fantasy football season. Cherish it, folks! You'll start to see teams make trades as they get a grasp of their team's potential and handle bye weeks, so get ready for some weekday action. As for […]

Terrance West (RB, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10-team leagues OWNED IN: 45% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Running back Terrance West had himself a very nice day on Sunday even though the Baltimore Ravens fell to the Oakland Raiders on a close game all the way to the end. West was given the starting nod as former starting running back Justin Forsett was benched for […]

Running Backs Waiver Wire: Week 5 Pickups & Adds

This article will aim to highlight Week 5 waiver wire adds for running backs, players that you should consider targeting on your league's waiver wire. Running backs will be split up into three tiers - from most desirable, to most desperate. I will also include RBs at the bottom of this list that you might consider cutting in order to […]

Week 5 Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups: Standard Leagues

What's up RotoBallers. Welcome to my deeper standard league sleepers column for Week 5 of the NFL season. In this weekly article we are going to take a look at some deeper waiver wire options for standard leagues, who could help out your team in this upcoming week. For reference's sake, we are looking at standard scoring […]

Week 5 Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups: PPR Leagues

What's up RotoBallers. Welcome to my deeper PPR league sleepers column for Week 5 of the NFL season. In this weekly article we are going to take a look at some deeper waiver wire options for PPR leagues, who could help out your team in this upcoming week. Injuries have been mounting all over the league, giving […]

The Cut List (Week 5): Players To Consider Cutting Bait On

Do you ever find yourself knowing exactly who you want to add to your team to make it that much more awesome, but you have not a single clue on who to give the boot? If so, you are in the right place as The Cut List--brought to you each week by All Stats A […]

Zach Zenner (RB, DET) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 5% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Zenner didn’t do much of anything in Week 4, rushing three times for 12 yards and adding in a 22-yard catch, and he hadn’t put up any stats in Detroit’s first three games…so what gives here? Well, Dwayne Washington left Week 4’s game with a pretty […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 21% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: All Smallwood did in Week 3 was rush for 79 yards and a score on 17 carries against the Steelers, which prompted lots of buzz heading into Philly’s bye week. This culminated in an ESPN report from Tim McManus that said Smallwood should see […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 26% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Just in case he’s been forgotten about in your league, don’t overlook how much this guy can thrive with Tom Brady back at the helm. Even in Week 4’s watered-down attack, James White caught all five of his targets for 50 yards while collecting 12 rushing yards […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Speaking of Kenneth Dixon, that certainly doesn’t mean he isn’t worth the add. West had only collected 119 yards on 33 carries (3.6 YPC) in Baltimore’s first three games, and while his strong Week 4 should secure him some leash, Baltimore drafted Dixon for a reason. […]

Terrance West (RB, BAL) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 44% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: West looked good against a Raiders defense that has been put to shame through their first four weeks, as he carried the load with 21 rushes for 113 yards and a TD. Justin Forsett (the highest-owned of the RB stable at 55%) was scratched […]

Dwayne Washington (RB, DET) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues if he appears healthy OWNED IN: 33% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: After a great deal of buzz about Dwayne Washington's increased role and confidence from the coaching staff, he burned owners who took a chance on him. He managed just six yards on two carries before leaving with an ankle injury. He had a […]

Chris Thompson (RB, WAS) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 36% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Matt Jones had his best game of the year, but Chris Thompson also made his presence felt with a receiving touchdown early in the game. Thompson carried the ball just three times for 24 yards and caught two balls for 16 yards. Thompson now has […]

C.J. Spiller (RB, SEA) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Discarded by the Saints and then signed by Seattle just days ago, C.J. Spiller suddenly has life again. Pete Carroll didn't waste any time getting Spiller involved in the offense, giving him a pair of carries and three targets after just three days with the team. He […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Some of you smartly stashed Kenneth Dixon last week in anticipation of a return in Week 5. Dixon hasn't been formally activated and there isn't any way to predict how much playing time he will see, but he makes for a worthy add due to his potential […]

Bilal Powell (RB, NYJ) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 45% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Bilal Powell saw an uptick in usage against the Seahawks as starter Matt Forte is slowly seeing his role decrease. Now, Forte's early exit due to a leg injury has put his status for Week 5 in question, making Powell a strong, speculative add, especially for […]

Week 4 Monday Night (MNF) Matchups Analysis: Start/Sit for Fantasy Football

What's up RotoBallers. Below you will find our Week 4 NFL Monday Night matchups analysis & fantasy football start/sit recommendations for the 2016 NFL football season. Ben Ruppert breaks down the Week 4 Monday Night matchup between the Giants and the Vikings to help you prepare your lineups to win this week. Be sure to also […]

NFL Survivor League Picks – Survivor Pool Targets and Avoids (Week 4)

There are 31 teams that are too hard to get a grasp of, and then there’s the New England Patriots. They are the only reliable team week to week. I think my third rule for survivor, saving the best teams until the end, is no longer viable. Each week, take the team with a favorable […]

Fantasy Mad Libs - Starts and Sits for Week 4

Week 4, and it’s finally coming up Cliff Clinton. It's celebration time for those of us who spent an early round pick on Le’Veon Bell as we get to watch him tear up the field against the Kansas City Chiefs. Next week, the return of Tom Brady and Josh Gordon will feel like Christmas for owners who rolled the […]

Week 4 Rankings Analysis: Nick Mariano vs. Industry Consensus

Week 3 went pretty well for us. We pushed Ben Roethlisberger down a few slots and said we didn’t have faith in Ryan Tannehill. Talked up Jordy Nelson as needing more respect, and my inner Giants fan was validated when DeSean Jackson torched Big Blue for a TD. It wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows, as […]

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

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Below you will find part one of our Week 4 NFL matchups & fantasy football start/sit analysis for the 2016 NFL football season. Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) breaks down the first half of the Week 4 matchups to help you prepare your lineups to win this week. Be sure to also check out part two of this week's matchups […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week Four Lightning Round

This column is published on Mondays every week, and then updated on a daily basis. Over the course of each week, we also publish more in-depth waiver wire analysis for all positions. But in efforts of bringing you timely information, as fast as possible, consider this the waiver wire lightning round heading into Week 4. […]

Top 10 Fantasy Football Busts for Week 4

You've read about all the sleepers, waiver wire pickups and starter suggestions based on matchups. Now let me burst some bubbles and tell you who I think is going to bust big time in Week 4. This isn't to troll or spread hate - that's what those political sites are for. Think of this as a […]