Jimmy Nelson Happy With Progress

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (shoulder) said he's happy with the progress he's making in his rehab. “The progress has been impressive and I’m pretty proud of how far I’ve come already," Nelson said. The right-hander was having a very successful year before suffering his shoulder injury in September, and he finished with a […]

Cliff Avril, Kam Chancellor May Never Play Again

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril (neck) and strong safety Kam Chancellor (neck) "are going to have a hard time playing football again," head coach Pete Carroll said. The final decision on whether to keep playing will be up to both players, but it's another tough blow for the Legion of Boom that saw their […]

Chiefs Re-Sign C.J. Spiller

The Kansas City Chiefs re-signed running back C.J. Spiller on Tuesday, according to sources. Spiller has all of two rushes for the Chiefs in 2017, and that came back on Oct. 19 against the Raiders. With both backups Charcandrick West (illness) and Akeem Hunt (ankle, shoulder) dinged up, Spiller could have to serve as Kareem […]

Sam Bradford Returning To Practice Tuesday

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (knee) will return to practice Tuesday. Bradford last played on Sept. 11 before being put on Injured Reserve. The Vikes now have several weeks to decide whether they want to add Bradford to the roster over backup Teddy Bridgewater for the team's playoff run. There's zero chance Bradford is making […]

Deshaun Watson Ahead Of Schedule In Rehab

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (knee) has a chance at participating in organized team activities (OTAs) because he's ahead of schedule in his rehab, according to head coach Bill O'Brien. That's great news on Watson's progress from a torn ACL. Even if he doesn't take part in OTAs, Watson is fully expected to be ready […]

Eric Ebron (TE, DET) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-plus team leagues OWNED IN: 57% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: The Lions were eliminated from postseason contention with their upset loss to Cincinnati in Week 16, but head coach Jim Caldwell doesn't seem keen on resting his starters in the season finale against the Packers. That means the likes of quarterback Matthew Stafford and […]

Mike Gillislee (RB, NE) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-plus team leagues OWNED IN: 31% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: While the Patriots already have a first-round bye locked up for the AFC playoffs, they must still beat the Jets in Week 17 to secure home-field advantage throughout. Rex Burkhead (knee) will remain out, so Dion Lewis will once again serve as the workhorse […]

Branden Oliver (RB, LAC) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 0% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: The Chargers are one of only a handful of teams facing a must-win situation in Week 17, which is what fantasy owners still playing for something want to see. The Bolts won't have the luxury of resting any of their starters. The problem is, one […]

FAAB Auction Waiver Wire Bidding - Week 16 Pickups

Welcome to Week 16 everyone. If you're still alive in your fantasy league, you're either in the semi-finals or playing for all the marbles in the fantasy championship. While we wouldn't recommend straying from the studs that got you this far, you might have a need to dig dipper. Those that stashed Ezekiel Elliott through […]

FAAB Auction Waiver Wire Bidding - Week 15 Pickups

Welcome to Week 15 everyone. If you're still alive in your fantasy league, you're likely staring down a semi-final matchup this weekend. While we wouldn't recommend straying from the studs that got you into the playoffs, you might have a need to dig dipper. If you own Joe Mixon (concussion) or are in need of […]

FAAB Auction Waiver Wire Bidding - Week 14 Pickups

Welcome to Week 14 everyone -- known to most as the beginning of the fantasy playoffs. If you're reading this, there's a good chance you'll be fighting for a league crown in the next few weeks, so congratulations and good luck! While we wouldn't recommend straying from the studs that got you into the playoffs, you […]

FAAB Auction Waiver Wire Bidding - Week 13 Pickups

Welcome to Week 13 everyone. If you haven't already been eliminated from your league's postseason tournament, you're in luck! While the waiver wire has gotten a bit stale in recent weeks, there may still be some bodies that can help you win a fantasy championship in a few weeks. We reminded you several weeks ago […]

FAAB Auction Waiver Wire Bidding - Week 12 Pickups

Welcome to Week 12 everyone. How hungry are you to earn a berth in your fantasy league's postseason tournament? While the waiver wire has thinned considerably since earlier in the year, there may still be a few goodies out there to catapult you over the hump on Thanksgiving week of the NFL. Let’s look around the […]

C.J. Fiedorowicz (TE, HOU) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team PPR leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: Fiedorowicz returned for the first time in Week 11 since suffering a concussion in the season opener against the Jaguars. While the 6-foot-5, 265-pound tight end caught all four of his targets for 46 yards in Game 1, he disappointed with two catches […]

Dede Westbrook (WR, JAC) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 20% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: The promising rookie has yet to make his NFL debut after undergoing core muscle surgery just after the preseason and being placed on Injured Reserve. His activation this week couldn't come at a better time, as Allen Hurns (ankle) and Arrelious Benn (knee) are […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick (QB, TB) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team / 2QB leagues OWNED IN: 12% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: The Amish Rifle put up a dud in his first start of the season in place of the injured Jameis Winston (shoulder) against his old Jets team in Week 10, completing only 17 of his 34 attempts for 187 yards, one TD […]

Case Keenum (QB, MIN) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team / 2QB leagues OWNED IN: 18% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: Who would have thought that Keenum would be leading Minnesota to a 7-2 record entering Week 11? While he hasn't been great, he's been serviceable filling in for Sam Bradford (knee) and Teddy Bridgewater (knee), with a 64.9 completion percentage, 11 touchdowns […]

Dontrelle Inman (WR, CHI) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team PPR leagues OWNED IN: 2% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: In his first game with Chicago in Week 11 after being traded over from the Chargers, Inman more than doubled his reception total on the season with a team-high six catches for 88 yards in the loss to Green Bay. The Bears are […]

Charles Clay (TE, BUF) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 43% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Clay returned to Buffalo in Week 10 for the first time since suffering a knee injury Oct. 8 against the Bengals and caught only two passes on three targets for 13 yards. It was his worst showing of the year, but understandable given his […]

Corey Coleman (WR, CLE) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 23% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Coleman is "all systems go" to come off Injured Reserve and play in Week 11 against the Jaguars after breaking his hand Sept. 17 against the Ravens. The former first-rounder hasn't been able to stay healthy in his NFL career yet, as he also […]

Danny Woodhead (RB, BAL) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in all PPR leagues OWNED IN: 36% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Up to this point in the season, the oft-injured Woodhead has played in only three games the last two seasons, but he could come off Injured Reserve later this week and return to face the Green Bay Packers. Most of his previous owners likely […]

FAAB Auction Waiver Wire Bidding - Week 11 Pickups

Welcome to Week 11 everyone. As we move closer to the fantasy playoffs, fantasy owners need to prepare for the final push and decide their strategy going into the stretch run. With Devonta Freeman (concussion) looking unlikely to play and Ezekiel Elliott's suspension officially underway, the biggest names to fill-in are running backs Tevin Coleman and Alfred […]

FAAB Auction Waiver Wire Bidding - Week 10 Pickups

Welcome to Week 10 everyone. As we move closer to the fantasy playoffs, fantasy owners need to prepare for the final push and decide their strategy going into the stretch run. Those in FAAB leagues also need to be mindful about both their budget and other owners, as players may be able to be added […]

Ted Ginn (WR, NO) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-plus team leagues OWNED IN: 52% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Known mainly as an inconsistent deep threat with poor hands, Ginn is turning that narrative around in 2017 with the Saints. He had his best game of the season in Week 7, catching all seven of his season-high seven targets for 141 yards. […]

Josh McCown (QB, NYJ) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-plus team leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Although he tossed a costly late-game interception in the Week 7 loss to Miami, McCown also went 17-for-27 for 209 yards, three passing touchdowns and one rushing score. The previous week he went for a season-high 354 yards and completed 31 passes against the Patriots. […]

Jack Doyle (TE, IND) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-plus team leagues OWNED IN: 44% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: If Andrew Luck (shoulder) had been playing this year, Doyle would surely be owned in well over 50 percent of leagues. But with Jacoby Brissett under center, this offense as a whole has been severely downgraded. As is the case with many inexperienced quarterbacks […]

DeAndre Washington (RB, OAK) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Marshawn Lynch's one-game suspension for entering the field and contacting an official during a scrum last Thursday was upheld, meaning Washington and Jalen Richard will split the backfield workload in Week 8 against the Bills. After Lynch was ejected last week, Washington received a season-high nine […]

FAAB Auction Bidding - Week 8 Waiver Wire Targets

Welcome to Week 8 everyone. Somehow, we're halfway through the 2017 fantasy season. Can you believe it? With a whopping six teams on bye this week -- Packers, Titans, Rams, Giants, Cardinals and Jaguars -- there is more reason than ever to be active on the waiver wire. There will probably be someone that can […]

FAAB Auction Bidding - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

Welcome to Week 7 everyone. With two more teams on bye (Lions, Texans) as we approach the midway point of the 2017 season, there are still players that can make a difference for your fantasy squads down the stretch as you attempt to make a playoff run. Below are my recommended FAAB waiver wire bids […]

Robby Anderson (WR, NYJ) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-plus team leagues OWNED IN: 17% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: Anderson was supposed to be the team's clearcut No. 1 receiver this year, but after two dud performances to begin the year, most fantasy owners moved on. Aside from a dud in Cleveland two weeks ago, though, Anderson has been playing better, including a […]