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Kris Durham (WR, DET) – Waiver Wire Pickup
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues (12+ teams PPR) ANALYSIS: When Nate Burleson went down to injury, the speculation began that Ryan Broyles would be the beneficiary, but that hasn’t quite panned out as anticipated. Instead, Kris Durham has taken over the role. In the past two weeks, Durham’s had 21 targets, 11 catches, 113 yards and a TD. Matthew Staffordhas utilized […]
Matt Hartman 11 years agoRueben Randle (WR, NYG) – Waiver Wire Pickup
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues (12+ teams Standard, PPR) ANALYSIS: As the Giants continue to stink it up, the trade rumors begin to swirl about what will happen with Hakeem Nicks. If they move Nicks, Randle’s value will rise substantially. This recommendation is very much based on speculation, but I have a good hunch on […]
Matt Hartman 11 years agoFantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 7 Wide Receivers & Defense
This past week was the second week of major WR injuries to Randall Cobb (out 6-8 weeks), James Jones (PCL sprain - might be in/out next week), Cecil Shorts (AC joint injury - no time table at this time of writing), and Julio Jones (done for season). This doesn't include the other WRs who are […]
Matt Hartman 11 years agoVontaze Burfict (IDP - LB, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickup
BALLER MOVE: Add in Immediately (10+ teams IDP Leagues) ANALYSIS: Burfict so far is having a fantastic season with 33 tackles, 17 assists, 1 sack and 1 TD. Over the past three weeks he's turned it up 22 tackles and 11 assists. If he continues this pace he will certainly pass his last year rookie […]
Matt Hartman 11 years agoSTL , DEF - Waiver Wire Pickup
BALLER MOVE: Add in Standard Leagues (14+ teams) ANALYSIS: I'm going to go out an a limb with STL again this week. Why? They are facing a Houston offense who has four straight pick-six games in a row. This has caused a QB controversy- will Schaub start or Yates? Either way, I'm picking STL and […]
Matt Hartman 11 years agoPHI, DEF - Waiver Wire Pickup
BALLER MOVE: Add in Standard Leagues (10+ teams) ANALYSIS: Philadelphia is not a great defense (31st out of 32), but they are facing rookie QB Mike Glennon, which improves their value. I would advise you that this pick is strictly a streamer pick (i.e., only for this week), as I expect that turnovers will happen in this game. […]
Matt Hartman 11 years agoJustin Blackmon (WR, JAC) – Waiver Wire Pickup
BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately (10+ teams Standard, PPR Leagues) ANALYSIS: Blackmon missed the past four weeks due to suspension, and during that time period, many impatient managers dropped him. I'll bet they soon will regret that decision. If you are in a league where you see Blackmon on the wire, go ahead and pick him up. […]
Matt Hartman 11 years agoKeenan Allen (WR, SD) – Waiver Wire Pickup
BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues (10+ teams Standard, PPR) ANALYSIS: Recently, Malcom Floyd was placed on IR due to injury, and since that occurred, Allen has been given an opportunity to replace him. So far he has not disappointed. The past two weeks, Allen has 195 yards, 11 catches and a TD. With Floyd out […]
Matt Hartman 11 years agoLaVon Brazil (WR, IND) – Waiver Wire Pickup
BALLER MOVE: Continue Monitoring ANALYSIS: Brazil has not played a single game this season due to a suspension. I will admit this is a bit of a stretch recommendation, but I would recommend you monitor him. Why? He’s a speedster who can get separation and make plays if given the chance. The question is: will […]
Matt Hartman 11 years agoMichael Crabtree (WR, SF) – Waiver Wire Pickup
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues (12+ teams Standard, PPR) ANALYSIS: If you haven’t noticed, let me enlighten you on something that’s happening in San Fran: Colin Kaepernick needs WR playmakers. San Francisco’s passing offense is ranked 31st out of 32 teams. That’s worse than the Jacksonville Jaguars! On Monday, head coach Jim Harbaugh stated that Crabtree is on […]
Matt Hartman 11 years ago2013 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 6 Wide Receivers & Defense
This week I'll be forward-thinking on my recommendations and indicate two players that other fantasy football blogs/websites might not be talking about just yet. Here's my thinking: if you have a deep bench and you can get a dynamic playmaker with high upside and little risk, why not? This is why the recommendations could be […]
Matt Hartman 11 years agoDaryl Washington (IDP - LB, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickup
BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately (10+ teams IDP Leagues) ANALYSIS: So far on the season, Washington hasn't seen a snap due to a four-game suspension. This makes him a ripe option to pick up for his return this week, as over the past two seasons he's been a beast with 202 tackles and 14 sacks! If Washington […]
Matt Hartman 11 years agoSTL, DEF - Waiver Wire Pickup
BALLER MOVE: Add in Standard Leagues (10+ teams) ANALYSIS: For three straight weeks, the STL defense has not played well for fantasy owners. However, this week they have a ripe opportunity when the horrible Jacksonville Jaguars-- dead last in offense in the NFL-- come into town. If you're looking for a nice streamer option, or […]
Matt Hartman 11 years agoATL, DEF - Waiver Wire Pickup
BALLER MOVE: Add in Standard Leagues (10+ teams) ANALYSIS: In Week Four, the Falcons defense played terribly against the Patriots, but that won't deter me from recommending them this week. Why? They are playing the Jets, who feature a -11 give/take differential. Geno Smith has eight interceptions (averaging two per game) and is on pace to have […]
Matt Hartman 11 years agoKendall Wright (WR, TEN) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Continue monitoring ANALYSIS: At this point, this is a reminder to watch the Kenny Britt situation with the Titans. I have no idea what is going on with him, but it certainly seems like something is up. What's more, rumors are swirling that he might be traded. Whatever the case, I believe that this is […]
Matt Hartman 11 years agoJerome Simpson (WR, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickup
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues (12+ teams PPR) ANALYSIS: I can't believe I'm writing this, but I cannot deny that Matt Cassel has some chemistry with Simpson. Last week, Simpson saw 11 targets (seven catches for 124 yards), and I expect that Cassel will keep the starting QB position in Minnesota for the foreseeable future. I […]
Matt Hartman 11 years agoJerricho Cotchery (WR, PIT) – Waiver Wire Pickup
BALLER MOVE: Continue monitoring (10+ teams) ANALYSIS: I will say on record that I do not think that Cotchery is going to hold his position (slot receiver) over Markus Wheaton. However, until Wheaton gets the opportunity, Cotchery will continue to be the warm body for the Steelers. The Steelers defense has not been great this year, […]
Matt Hartman 11 years ago2013 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 5 Wide Receivers & Defense
In this space, we will highlight fantasy football waiver wire pickups at the wide receiver and defense positions for the 2013 fantasy football season and your fantasy football rosters. Let's win some leagues! Before I talk about this week's recommendations, I'll recap my recommendations from last week. Keep in mind: the recommendations for offensive players take into account […]
Matt Hartman 11 years agoKarlos Dansby (IDP - LB, TEN) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Standard Leagues (10+ teams IDP Leagues) ANALYSIS: Last year Dansby posted a career high 101 solo tackles at Miami and has returned back to Arizona, where his career started, to continue his tackling machine ways. On the season Dansby has 28 solo tackles and has posted 3 solid weeks in a […]
Matt Hartman 11 years agoChiefs (DEF, KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately All Leagues (8+ teams) ANALYSIS: Its amazing how good the Chiefs defense has been. Last week versus the Eagles they had 6 sacks, 2 interceptions, 3 fumble recoveries, and 1 TD. The defense on the season has 15 sacks, 4 interceptions, 2 TDs, and 5 fumble recoveries. To make them even […]
Matt Hartman 11 years agoColts (DEF, IND) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Standard Leagues (10+ teams) ANALYSIS: This is a matchup play recommendation as the Colts will be playing the Jaguars in week 4. Last week the Colts defense did very well against the 49ers (3 sacks, 1 interception, 1 fumble recovery) and I expect them to play well against an atrocious Jaguars […]
Matt Hartman 11 years agoSantana Moss (WR, WAS)
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues (12+ teams PPR) ANALYSIS: Santana Moss is steadily posting solid numbers (catches & targets) each week this season. Why? The Washington Defense is terrible! This means that the Redskins will be playing from behind most of the season which requires a lot of passing plays. Therefore Moss will get plenty […]
Matt Hartman 11 years agoNate Washington (WR, TEN) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues (12+ teams PPR and standard) ANALYSIS: If you follow the Tennessee Titans you probably know that Kenny Britt is in the dog house. If you don’t follow the Titans, now you’re in the know. What this means is that Washington will have a chance to step up and be the #1 WR […]
Matt Hartman 11 years agoSantonio Holmes (WR, NYJ) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Standard Leagues (10+ teams) ANALYSIS: Santonio Holmes has been battling injuries for the past couple of years and this past weekend he showed that he can perform when he’s healthy. He had 5 catches for 154 yards and 1 TD, but at this time he still doesn’t look like he’s 100% (or maybe […]
Matt Hartman 11 years ago2013 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 4 Wide Receivers & Defense
In this space, we will highlight fantasy football waiver wire pickups at the wide receiver and defense positions for the 2013 fantasy football season and your fantasy football rosters. Let's win some leagues! Before I mention my week three waiver wire pickups I'd like to remind ya'll of a couple guidelines that I will continue to […]
Matt Hartman 11 years agoDeandre Hopkins (WR, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately (10+ teams PPR& Standard) ANALYSIS: For many years Houston has been lacking a #2 punch to Andre Johnson in the receiving corps. This year, Houston drafted ‘Nuke’ to be that guy and in week 2 we saw what he’s capable of (117 yards, 1 TD). There are people within the organization that believe […]
Matt Hartman 11 years agoJosh Gordon (WR, CLE) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately (8+ teams PPR & Standard) ANALYSIS: Last year Gordon burst onto the NFL season posting a strong season with 805 yards and 5 TDs. Unfortunately for Gordon during the offseason he was suspended 2 games for violating the substance abuse policy. Surprisingly, many fantasy owners who drafted him saw his eligibility […]
Matt Hartman 11 years agoSaints (Defense, NOS)
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues (12+ teams Standard) for Week 3 ANALYSIS: Who dat? Surprisingly New Orleans has a seemingly solid defense this year and they have their new defensive coordinator Rob Ryan for that. So far they have 4 turnovers on the year and face the Cardinals who may be without Fitzgerald. If […]
Matt Hartman 11 years agoBills (DEF, Buffalo) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues (12+ teams Standard) for Week 3 ANALYSIS: This is a matchup play recommendation only. The Jets are not a good offensive team and defenses will thrive against them. If you are looking for a defensive matchup pick this is a solid recommendation.
Matt Hartman 11 years agoRobert Woods (WR, BUF) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues (12+ teams Standard) ANALYSIS: This is the third week in a row that I’m mentioning a rookie WR to pickup and this week I’m recommending Robert Woods. Why? Buffalo is running a no huddle offense and is needing a #2 punch after Stevie Johnson, and Woods has taken that […]
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