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Cesar Hernandez (2B / SS / 3B, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 50% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Recently the Philadelphia Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. stated, "Cesar Hernandez is our best second baseman. I would assume that Cesar would be our second baseman." This clearly shows that Utley's time with the Phillies is coming to an end and the time... Read More
Nathan Karns (SP, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: This season the Tampa Rays has been plagued with injuries but with those injuries its provided opportunities. One person who has filled in admirally has been Nathan Karns. So far Karns has posted a 3.63 ERA (top 50 in MLB), 99 Ks (35... Read More
Billy Burns (OF, OAK) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Add in 1o+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Oakland Athletics recently lost their starting center fielder, Coco Crisp, to a neck injury till at least July. In searching for a replacement the Oakland A's called up Billy Burns from AAA. Since his call up he's been on fire. In... Read More
Jesse Chavez (SP, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 23% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: If you had a opportunity to pickup a starting pitcher on the waiver with an ERA of 2.11 and WHIP of 1.04 on the season would you do it? 10 times out of 10 I imagine you would. Currently there is a... Read More
Carlos Correa (SS, HOU) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Stash in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Coming into this season, nobody expected the Houston Astros to be leading their division at this point in the season, much less lead by 5.5 games. The shortstop position was to be held by Jed Lowrie who signed a three-year deal with the... Read More
A.J. Ramos (RP, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 48% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Coming into this season it looked like the closer position was tightly held by Steve Cishek who has held position tightly for two seasons. During that time Cishek saved 73 games with a 2.33 ERA & 3.17 ERA and decent WHIP stats. However in 2015... Read More
Denard Span (OF, WAS) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Formats OWNED IN: 54% of Yahoo, 66% of FleaFlicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Last season Denard Span was waiver wire gold for fantasy baseball managers. Unfortunately, this season he started on the DL due to having sports hernia surgery, and many fantasy owners forgot about him. Let me remind you what Span did last season.... Read More
Tony Watson (RP, PIT) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Hold & deep leagues (14+ teams) OWNED IN: 29% of Yahoo, 13% of FleaFlicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Pittsburgh Pirates closer, Mark Melancon, has struggled this year with 6 earned runs in 11 innings and opposing batters batting .268 against him. To make matters worse Melancon's fastball velocity has been down nearly 3 MPH. Meanwhile... Read More
Doug Baldwin (WR, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in standard & PPR leagues 12+ teams OWNED IN: 40% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: On the season Doug Baldwin has been very inconsistent for fantasy owners but there are a few factors in why I'm recommending him for week 17. In week 7 Baldwin had 11 catches, 123 yards & a TD versus... Read More
Week 17 Wide Receivers: Waiver Wire Pickups, Adds & Playoff Matchups
What's up, ballers? This week I will look at the best Week 17 wide receiver waiver wire pickups and rank some keepers/dynasty players for next season. I will also recommend a few players on waivers whom you should avoid. I wish you best of luck in your championship battle this week! Fantasy Football Wide Receivers (WR) –... Read More
Eddie Royal (WR, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in PPR leagues & standard leagues 14+ teams OWNED IN: 35% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: When the San Diego Chargers lost their #1 receiver, Keenan Allen, to injury in week 15 it was clear one of the WRs on the roster would need to step up. Now that week 16 has come and... Read More
Rueben Randle (WR, NYG) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in deep leagues OWNED IN: 49% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: With all the preseason buzz about Rueben Randle this season it's easy to call him a 'bust' on many levels. Throughout the season Randle has disappointed consistently with few highlights and fewer TDs. However, in week 16 Randle finally put together a game that... Read More
Bruce Ellington (WR, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in dynasty & keeper leagues OWNED IN: 2% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: It was very clear in week 16 that the San Francisco 49ers planned to feature rookie Bruce Ellington. Sadly Ellington sustained a hamstring injury in the 3rd quarter and wasn't seen the rest of the game. However in the time we... Read More
Marquess Wilson (WR, CHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in deep PPR leagues OWNED IN: 6% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: With the loss of WR Brandon Marshall to injury, Marquess Wilson has been given an opportunity to start the past two weeks opposite of Alshon Jeffery. During that time Wilson has averaged 7.5 targets, 5 catches, 41 yards, & .5 TDs. Last... Read More
Zach Ertz (TE, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in dynasty, keeper, standard & PPR leagues 12+ teams OWNED IN: 66% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Throughout the season many analysts expected Zach Ertz to be a breakout player in the Eagles offense; sadly it took him till the 16th week to make it happen. Boy did he show up! Ertz set a... Read More
Marquess Wilson (WR, CHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in deep PPR leagues, monitor in standard leagues OWNED IN: 7% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: In week 14 the Chicago Bears lost Brandon Marshall for the season and many fantasy analysts suggested that the two beneficiaries would be Michael Bennett & Alshon Jeffrey. They forgot another player that would benefit and that is Marquess Wilson. Wilson has... Read More
Jarvis Landry (WR, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in all PPR leagues, Add in 14+ standard leagues OWNED IN: 37% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Over the last 4 weeks Landry has been targeted 44 times with a 77% catch rate which has made him a PPR gold mine. During that time Landry has become Ryan Tannehill's favorite receiving target. In week 17... Read More
Knile Davis (RB, KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in deep leagues (Add in all leagues if you are a Jamaal Charles owner) OWNED IN: 56% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: In week 15 we saw the Chiefs play it safe with Jamaal Charles who was 'knocked out' of the game. We all know that Charles's health is extremely important to the Chiefs... Read More
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Week 16 Wide Receivers: Waiver Wire Pickups, Adds & Playoff Matchups
Can you believe we're on week 16 already? Time flies! With two weeks left in the NFL season there's three reasons I can think of how this article can help you win your fantasy football league. 1. You're still in the championship hunt 2. You're trying to block a competitor from picking up one of... Read More
Jared Cook (TE, STL) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues (Standard, PPR) ANALYSIS: Cook is the most valuable receiving weapon on the Rams. The problem has been the lack of TDs. Last week, Cook broke out in a big way versus Washington with four catches for 61 yards and two TDs. This week, Cook will have another prime matchup versus an Arizona team that... Read More
Week 15 Tight Ends: Waiver Wire Pickups, Adds & Playoffs Prep
What’s up, Ballers? By now you have either begun the fantasy football playoffs or about to-- are you ready to dominate? This is the time we’ve all been waiting for, so let’s win some leagues! As usual, I’ll be recommending the best waiver wire pickups and potential sleepers for the tight end position for Week 15 of... Read More
Kerwynn Williams (RB, ARZ) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned in 0% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: This weekend the Arizona Cardinals RB 'committee' showed that the lead back is Kerwynn Williams. With Andre Ellington nursing a hip pointer and potentially being placed on IR the Cardinals will be looking for Williams to help balance the Arizona offense. This weekend Williams... Read More
Latavius Murray (RB, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 47% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Two weeks ago Latavius Murray literally carried the Raiders to their first victory of the season versus the Chiefs. After missing last week due to a concussion, Murray returned to the lineup to carry them to another win with 85 yards of... Read More
Jordan Cameron (TE, CLE) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues (Monitor Injury Status) ANALYSIS: This coming week the Cleveland Browns will be facing a Indianapolis Colts team has given the 4th most points to opposing TEs. Enter stage left Jordan Cameron as my next tight end recommendation off the waiver wire. Cameron, who has had an injury plagued season,... Read More
Garrett Graham / Ryan Griffin (TE, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Very Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Looking at the upcoming schedule for the Texans, I see favorable matchups for their tight ends Garrett Graham and Ryan Griffin. Graham is the starter, but is banged up so I'll recommend both since I don't know who will be starting this week. Over... Read More
Jordan Reed (TE, WAS) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ team leagues (PPR) ANALYSIS: This week I’ll be recommending the injury plagued but also very talented Jordan Reed. I will admit that his matchup this week is not great versus the Rams, but I’m liking his matchup the following week a lot. With Colt McCoy at quarterback, the Redskins offense has... Read More
Kenny Stills (WR, NO) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 47% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: With the loss of Brandin Cooks to a season ending injury in week 11, Kenny Stills has stepped up the past two weeks for the Saints. Stills has compiled a total of 260 yards, 13 catches, & 1 TD. These numbers alone warrant Stills... Read More
Coby Fleener (TE, IND) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ team leagues OWNED IN: 71% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: In week 12 Coby Fleener had a prime matchup versus the Jaguars and sadly disappointed many fantasy owners (including me). With Dwayne Allen out again in week 13, Fleener bounced back in a big way with 4 catches, 127 yards, & 2 TDs. Looking... Read More
Week 14 Tight Ends: Waiver Wire Pickups, Adds & Playoffs Prep
What's up ballers? We're about to begin the fantasy football playoffs, are you ready? I know we certainly are. This is the time we've all been waiting for, so let's win some leagues. As usual, I’ll be recommending the best waiver wire pickups and potential sleepers for the tight end position. While tight ends are very unpredictable week to... Read More
Latavius Murray (RB, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Pickup in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 28% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: In case you didn't know this, the Oakland Raiders rushing attack is horrible. In fact its so horrible that if they continue this trend to the end of the season they would be the worst rushing team in NFL history (62... Read More
