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Terrelle Pryor (WR,CLE) - Waiver Wire Pickup
BALLER MOVE: Add in 10 team leagues. OWNED IN: 28% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: It isn't every day you see a stat-sheet like the one we saw Terrelle Pryor have this past Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. He is listed as a wide receiver, but Pryor got his hands dirty in every facet of the Browns offense. He caught eight... Read More
Fozzy Whittaker (RB, CAR) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Only Jonathan Stewart owners should add him OWNED IN: 3% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart continues his well-known injury history and this time it is in the form of a pulled hamstring. In terms of productivity, running back Fozzy Whittaker stepped in and stepped up with a big game. His stat-line reads 16 carries... Read More
Kenny Britt (WR, LA) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 10-team leagues OWNED IN: 15% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Wide receiver Kenny Britt was a once young prodigy hopeful out of Rutgers with tons of talent. He never really put together the stud fantasy football statistics we had all hoped. However, quietly Britt is starting off his season on a good level. His first game... Read More
Matt Asiata (RB, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Unfortunately, running back Adrian Peterson owners saw their first-round pick hobbling off the field in Week 2, unable to put any weight on his leg. Peterson is now expected to miss 3-4 months recovering from on his torn meniscus. Jerick McKinnon has been named Minnesota's starter,... Read More
Dennis Pitta (TE, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 10-team leagues OWNED IN: 9% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Welcome back to the fantasy football world Dennis Pitta. We are finally getting to see the talent we have all been waiting for. Before this season began, Pitta hadn't played in an NFL game since September 21, 2014 where he fractured and dislocated his hip for... Read More
Quincy Enunwa (WR, NYJ) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 10-team leagues OWNED IN: 12% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Quincy Enunwa is very quickly making his name known especially in the fantasy football world. In his first game of this season he caught seven balls for 54 yards and one touchdown. Most recently in Week 2, Enunwa became quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick's favorite target especially in... Read More
Jack Doyle (TE, IND) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 5% Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Holster any extreme excitement on this 4th year tight end from Western Kentucky. However, tight end Jack Doyle did receive a couple of red zone targets which he hauled in for two touchdowns this past Sunday in the first game of the season. Overall, Doyle caught... Read More
Victor Cruz (WR, NYG) - Waiver Wire Pickup
BALLER MOVE: Add in 10-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 27% Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Welcome back to the field Victor Cruz, who played in his first game since October, 2014. His very long-awaited return produced a pretty solid performance on the field. Victor had a stellar effort to start the season as he caught four balls for 34 yards and salsa-danced... Read More
Davante Adams (WR, GB) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12 Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Davante Adams had a very disappointing season last year after being very highly coveted leading up to the draft in 2015. Last year, Adams was drafted somewhere between the second and fourth rounds. After battling some injuries and just overall poor play, Davante proved... Read More
Brandon LaFell (WR, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-14 team leagues. OWNED IN: 2.5% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: The Cincinnati Bengals air attack was in full force against the New York Jets in Week 1. Quarterback Andy Dalton through for 366 yards and 1 touchdown. About half of those yards belong to A.J. Green, who was setting up his own beach chair out on... Read More
Cole Beasley (WR, DAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-team PPR leagues. OWNED IN: 3% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: The Dallas Cowboys rolled onto the field in Week 1 against the New York Giants with multiple starting rookies in very important positions. One of which includes rookie quarterback Dak Prescott. While Prescott impressed with some of his decision making, his numbers in the end did... Read More
Post-Hype Sleeper Wide Receivers To Target in Fantasy Drafts
Its quite easy to know how to pick your players in the beginning rounds of a fantasy football draft. There are a lot of big names and highly talented players that are projected to lead your team for the year. The really tough part is finding that diamond in the rough that gives your later... Read More
Boom or Bust Running Backs for 2016
Running backs are probably the most desired position to have on your fantasy football team. It is the back-bone and foundation that your team sits on. However, in most recent years of fantasy football, it has been hard to find running backs that will receive a lot of touches, be productive, and don't have to... Read More
Breakout Running Backs You Must Own in 2016 - Mid Round ADP Values
Top-of-the-draft running backs are easy to fall in love with. Players like Todd Gurley, Adrian Peterson, and Le'Veon Bell will all be chosen within the top two rounds of this year’s fantasy football draft. Those are the “gimmies” and the players you already know will most likely be an RB1. As the draft goes on, the... Read More
Booms or Busts? Alshon Jeffery, Dez Bryant, and T.Y. Hilton
When picking wide receivers in a fantasy football draft, one must look closely at specific facts in order to pick the right player who will separate himself from the rest. Some players may be bunched together in rankings, but who will be the one that takes the bar to new heights? Conversely, there are players who... Read More
Two Tight Ends Who Will Outperform Their ADPs in 2016
The tight end is a very important position in rounding out your fantasy football line-up. Sometimes it pays to wait on taking a tight end until the later rounds if you can find good value. Listed below are two veteran tight ends that could pay huge dividends for your team from the 12th round and on.... Read More
Wide Receivers on the Rise for Week 16: Doug Baldwin, Jeremy Maclin, Golden Tate
With injuries to running backs Marshawn Lynch and replacement Thomas Rawls, the Seattle Seahawks have relied heavily on the passing game, especially in the last few weeks. Wide Receiver Doug Baldwin has quickly gone from average fantasy football point-getter to becoming a household name and a must-start. His performance has elevated to extreme levels in... Read More
Wide Receivers on the Decline for Week 16: Odell Beckham Jr, Larry Fitzgerald, Deandre Hopkins
For those of you looking to start Odell Beckham Jr. in your championship match in Week 16, you will have to look elsewhere for help. Odell has been arguably the most productive and consistent fantasy football wide receiver this season. Unfortunately, his antics on the field last week against the Carolina Panthers and Josh Norman... Read More
Week 14 Booms: Eli Manning, Odell Beckham Jr.
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning has put up some decent passing numbers in the past two games, totaling 618 yards and three touchdowns. What is slightly startling is the fact that he has thrown more interceptions (four) in these games than he has found the end zone. However, it is worth noting that the New... Read More
Fantasy Stock Up; David Johnson, Thomas Rawls
Sometimes in sports it takes the injury of one player to pave the way for the opportunity of the next player to shine. Rookie running backs David Johnson and Thomas Rawls are taking full advantage of injuries to their teams' respective starting running backs and will continue to dominate in their new roles. David Johnson... Read More
With Rob Gronkowski Out, Scott Chandler Should Thrive as Tom Brady’s New Weapon
The National Football League’s best tight end Rob Gronkowski left last week’s game against the Denver Broncos with a very painful knee injury. Gronk owners gasped as they saw him writhing on the ground in considerable pain. Further exams showed no long-term knee damage and Gronk released an uninterrupted video earlier in the week claiming... Read More
Big Ben Roethlisberger Practices, Martavis Bryant Sits Out With a Hip Injury, DeAngelo Williams an RB1 For Week 13
Ben Roethlisberger left last week’s match-up with the Seattle Seahawks late in the fourth quarter due to blurred vision and concussion-like symptoms. Historically, Big Ben is known to be a tough player so when he comes out of a very close game there should be some concern involved. Conflicting news came out in the beginning... Read More
Brian Hoyer/DeAndre Hopkins Poised For a Big Week 12 Against An Awful New Orleans Saints Defense
Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer has passed all of the league concussion protocol testing and will be the Week 12 starter, per Coach Bill O’Brien. Before Hoyer was injured, he was averaging very respectful numbers for fantasy football lineups. In the past five games before his concussion, he averaged 269 passing yards and threw for... Read More
Johnny Manziel Demoted, Josh McCown/Gary Barnidge to Resume Power Numbers in Week 12
Just last week, Johnny Manziel was given the reins of the Cleveland Browns and was named starting quarterback for the rest of the season. Unfortunately for him, he continues to be his own worst enemy. A video of Manziel holding a bottle of alcohol as he partied with friends surfaced just a few days ago.... Read More
Aaron Rodgers Listed as Questionable - Davante Adams Quickly Becoming His Number One Target
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was limited at practice Wednesday and is listed as questionable due to a right shoulder injury, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com. This is troubling news for Rodgers' owners. Even though the Packers as a team have been struggling to get a "W" in the past few games, Aaron... Read More
Jeremy Langford is a RB1 Until Matt Forte Returns
When Matt Forte went down with a knee injury in Week 8 against the Minnesota Vikings, rookie running back Jeremy Langford was thought to be the man to step into the starting position. Not only has he filled in nicely to this point, but one can argue that he is actually putting up better numbers... Read More
Johnny Manziel to Start in Week 9 - What This Means For Travis Benjamin and Gary Barnidge
Johnny Manziel will get the starting quarterback nod in Week 9 as the Cleveland Browns will face off against the Cincinnati Bengals on the road. Regular starting quarterback Josh McCown has been dealing with a shoulder injury and will not be ready in time on this short week with a Thursday night kick-off. This will... Read More
Marcus Mariota to Play in Week 9 - Antonio Andrews a Must Pick Up
Marcus Mariota, who missed the past two weeks with a knee injury, is slated to practice fully and return to the gridiron this week for the Tennessee Titans road match-up against the New Orlean Saints. Mariota had a big start to his first three games of the season, throwing for a combined 833 yards and... Read More
You're Not My Boy Blue: Start Alfred Blue or Chris Polk After The Arian Foster Era?
Houston Texans Running Back Arian Foster was involved in a non-contact achilles tendon rupture in Week 7 and will be out for the remainder of the season. Earlier this season, Foster was coming back from groin surgery and missed the first 3 games. Alfred Blue and Chris Polk were carrying the brunt of the load... Read More
Big Ben Roethlisberger to Play: Antonio Brown, Martavis Bryant, Le'Veon Bell to Benefit
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is going to play this week for the first time since injuring his knee in Week 3 against the St. Louis Rams. This means that for the the first time in the 2015 season, the Steelers will have their entire offense intact to begin a game with Big Ben, Antonio... Read More
