Drew Brees Throws for 376 Yards in Wild-Card Win

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees had only eclipsed the 300-yard mark on three occasions this season, but he saved one of his best games for the playoffs. In the Wild-Card round, Brees threw for 376 yards and two touchdowns against the Carolina Panthers. He had one interception that nearly cost the Saints the game. […]

Heroes and Zeroes - Wild Card Fantasy Football Picks

Let's get straight to the point: you don't care that the NFL regular season is over because you're a fantasy football junkie and you need your fix. Who am I to deny you more fantasy goodness? There are several variations of playoff leagues, including best available, one-and-done, and salary cap style. Regardless of how you […]

2018 First Base - Early Fantasy Baseball Tiered Rankings

We continue our fantasy baseball tiered rankings analysis with the first base position. RotoBaller writers Kyle Bishop, Jeff Kahntroff, and I have come up with our initial pre-draft rankings to give you a sense of player values as early as possible. There are plenty of free agents yet to sign, so keep in mind that these rankings […]

Michael Thomas 100 Percent Heading Into Wild-Card Game

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) seems to be fully recovered from the hamstring injury that limited him in practice over the last couple of weeks of the regular season. Thomas has practiced in full so far and should be ready for another big game against Carolina. Thomas was rock solid against the Panthers, […]

Drew Brees the Safest of QB Picks in Wild-Card Game

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees likely won't throw for 400-plus yards this Sunday as he did in three of his past five playoff appearances. He probably won't go over 300 yards either like he did in his last playoff game in 2014, as he's only done that once all season. He does enter Wild-Card […]

Alvin Kamara Ready for Playoff Spotlight

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara may already have Rookie of the Year honors wrapped up, but now he is on the cusp of playing his first playoff game. Kamara didn't just lead the league in rushing average and elusiveness rating, he is only the third rookie in NFL history to produce over 800 […]

Fantasy Bomb Podcast - Wild Card Picks and DFS Advice

RotoBaller lead editor Pierre Camus is joined by writer Chris Mangano for DFS picks and fantasy playoff strategy for Wild Card weekend. We also break down coaching changes in the NFL and potential impact for fantasy owners in 2018. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every Saturday and […]

Running Backs Targets for DFS and Playoff Leagues: Wild Card Round

Another tremendous NFL regular season is over, but the games continue as the playoffs now get underway. The Wild Card games can be just as unpredictable as Week 17, with injuries and high-stakes situations forcing backups into key roles. Many fantasy players participate in playoff leagues and the daily leagues never stop, so with that […]

Heroes and Zeroes - Week 17 Fantasy Football Picks

Nothing is over until we say it's over! These famous words, yelled emphatically by Bluto Blutarski, can and should be uttered by any fantasy commissioner forcing his leaguemates to play for anything meaningful in Week 17. If you are in need of lineup help for the most unpredictable set of games on any day of […]

Week 17 Rankings Analysis - Pierre Camus vs Industry Consensus

In Week 17, you can really throw the rankings out the window. In fact, you may have to throw half your starting roster onto the bench or waivers, as many fantasy studs will find themselves resting for the playoffs. Many a fantasy owner believes that leagues with championships in Week 17 should be disbanded. I […]

Fantasy Bomb Podcast - Do You Want More??!?!

RotoBaller lead editor Pierre Camus is joined by writers Adam Hammer and Chris Mangano for the season finale of the NFL season. We play start 'em or sit 'em one last time in order to help those poor, unfortunate souls stuck fighting for a championship in Week 17, but mainly for some useful DFS tournament […]

Running Backs Waiver Wire - Week 17 Pickups and Adds

It's the final week of the NFL season and you're still fighting for something, even if it's just pride. Good for you. While many dedicated fantasy managers deride leagues where Week 17 counts for anything at all, there's something to be said for for seeing things through to the end. Plus, with the potential for […]

Heroes and Zeroes - Week 16 Fantasy Football Picks

This season, we are treated to a full slate of games on Christmas Eve in the most important fantasy week of all! (Cue inspiring holiday music set to the tune of Hank Williams Jr.'s MNF anthem). Although the NFL is most closely associated with Thanksgiving in terms of holidays, it really makes the perfect allegory […]

Week 16 Rankings Analysis - Pierre Camus vs Industry Consensus

To some extent, you can throw rankings out the window this week. Wait, keep reading! What I mean to say is that you already know who you're rolling with at nearly every position if you are playing for a championship, other than one or two flex spots. If you have a strong team at every […]

Running Backs Waiver Wire - Week 16 Pickups and Adds

Hopefully you're secure with your running back and/or flex situation, because the waiver wire cupboard is pretty bare at the position. Unless you were clever enough to play the Jaguars' fourth and fifth string running backs, you probably got very little off the wire in Week 15. Pickings are even slimmer this week, but you […]

Heroes and Zeroes - Week 15 Fantasy Football Picks

Let's start by addressing the fluffy, pink elephant wearing a tutu and dancing on your forehead in the room, which is the fact that you're here looking for QB advice because you've ridden Carson Wentz to the playoffs and now he's gone. Poof, just like that. Rather than another diatribe about how it's the worst […]

Week 15 Rankings Analysis - Pierre Camus vs Industry Consensus

Lose one elite QB, gain another back. There was a seismic shift in the fantasy values of several players in Philadelphia and Green Bay this week with the unfortunate injury by Carson Wentz and the joyful return of Aaron Rodgers. The rankings will reflect as much, but also must take into consideration what position each […]

Fantasy Bomb Podcast - Here Comes the Boom!

RotoBaller lead editor Pierre Camus is joined by writers Adam Hammer and Chris Mangano for round two of fantasy playoff prep. This time, we try to uncover some hidden gems or sleepers that might be buried on waivers or benches to help you get to the championship game in your fantasy football league. Be sure […]

Running Backs Waiver Wire - Week 15 Pickups and Adds

Your top two fantasy running backs for Week 14 (entering Sunday night), are Jonathan Stewart and Rod Smith. That, folks, is why you search the waiver wire each and every week. You either had a very good hunch or a very bad starting lineup if you were playing either of those RB in the playoffs. […]

Heroes and Zeroes - Week 14 Fantasy Football Picks

"This is it. This is where it all happens." Those words are the somber introduction to an old NFL commercial that showed an empty Lambeau Field on a Sunday morning hours before kickoff. The rest of the commercial goes on about how it's some sort of holy ground and miracles happen every week, or something […]

Week 14 Rankings Analysis - Pierre Camus vs. Industry Consensus

Are you liberal or conservative? No, I'm not talking politics. Trust me, that's the last thing I want to debate at this time of year. Or any time, for that matter. The question is do you stick with the safe, high-floor players as you fight to stay in the fantasy playoffs or do you roll […]

Fantasy Bomb Podcast - The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

RotoBaller lead editor Pierre Camus is joined by writers Adam Hammer and Chris Mangano as they get you ready for the fantasy football playoffs with a flurry of sit/start questions and flex rankings. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every Saturday and Sunday between 5-7 PM […]

Running Backs Waiver Wire - Week 14 Pickups and Adds

Just as fantasy owners find themselves in must-win situations, the unheralded, no-name, running backs come out of the woodwork. These runners can't necessarily be trusted through the fantasy playoffs, but some could serve as valuable depth or do in a pinch if you find yourself needing a matchup-based flex. This article will aim to highlight […]

Shohei Ohtani - What Should We Expect in 2018 and Beyond?

Shohei Ohtani is already the most talked-about player in the baseball world and he doesn't even belong to a Major League team. Not yet, at least. When Giancarlo Stanton is practically an afterthought at the GM meetings, you know you have something big on your hands. The Japanese sensation has dominated headlines lately and is now […]

Heroes and Zeroes - Week 13 Fantasy Football Picks

This week is make or break for many fantasy teams on the playoff bubble. If you're currently sitting at 6-6 or 7-5, I don't need to explain the importance of picking the right flex plays. Instead, let me tell you that it could be worse. One long-time league that I'm still a part of used […]

Week 13 Rankings Analysis - Pierre Camus vs. Industry Consensus

Who says 13 is an unlucky number? Lots of people actually, but they'd be wrong. Triskaidekaphobia is surprisingly common, but ultimately meaningless. In fact, many cultures view the number 13 is tied to good fortune. Regardless of what you believe, you'll surely attribute your fantasy football fate this week to luck and/or the spite of […]

Fantasy Bomb Podcast - Josh Gordon (and Other Stuff)

RotoBaller lead editor Pierre Camus is joined by writers Adam Hammer and Chris Mangano to talk about the flurry of changes at the quarterback position across the NFL. We eulogize Eli Manning's career as well as Kareem Hunt's fantasy value. Listen all the way through for our in-depth coverage of the Josh Gordon situation at the […]

Reviewing Pierre Camus' Bold Predictions for 2017 MLB

Never have I looked forward to writing a season recap so much. I didn't do as well in my fantasy leagues this year, mainly due to lack of time attending to my lineups. Nor did half of these predictions come close to coming true. Sometimes it just takes one thing to make it all worthwhile. […]

Running Backs Waiver Wire - Week 13 Pickups and Adds

The fact that some players who weren't sure things to even make the final roster this preseason are suddenly viable for fantasy leagues speaks volumes on the volatility of the running back position. You still won't find any surefire starters on this list (not even Burkhead), but there's always the chance that some of these […]

Heroes and Zeroes - Week 12 Fantasy Football Picks

Happy Thanksgiving! Before you dive head-first into that pile of stuffing, let's fill up on some fruitful fantasy advice. The three-game slate on Turkey Day is just the beginning of a full week of NFL action. With byes out of the way, there are more opportunities than ever to find that player who could fill […]