Dion Lewis (RB, NE) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stash in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 40% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Lewis practiced with the Patriots this week after being activated from the PUP list. He should be activated within the next three weeks and take over the pass-catching role from James White. Lewis caught 36 passes for 388 yards in just seven games last year and ran […]

Thomas Rawls (RB, SEA) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stash in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 66% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Pete Carroll said that Thomas Rawls is still a couple of weeks away from game action. That could mean a return as early as Week 10. That is the optimistic timeline, however, as Rawls could also be shelved until early December if he doesn't recover […]

Alfred Blue (RB, HOU) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues for owners of Lamar Miller OWNED IN: 18% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: A lingering shoulder injury for Lamar Miller has led to higher usage for Alfred Blue. In Week 8, Blue had nine rushing attempts for 41 yards. In an extended audition to be the starter in place of Arian Foster last […]

Kapri Bibbs (RB, DEN) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: When the starter gets hurt, the backup to the backup suddenly has value. Kapri Bibbs only took eight snaps against San Diego, but he is now the handcuff to last week's hottest waiver add, Devontae Booker. At 5'9", 212 lbs, the undrafted free agent out of […]

Chris Ivory (RB, JAX) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 42% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: When the Jags signed Ivory to a huge contract this offseason, you would think it would lead to more than four carries in a prime time Thursday night game against a division rival. Ivory has been a victim of a bad offensive line and […]

Week 8 NFL Matchups Analysis (Part 1) - Start/Sit for Fantasy Football

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Below you will find part one of our Week 8 NFL matchups & fantasy football start/sit analysis for the 2016 NFL football season. Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) breaks down the first half of the Week 8 matchups to help you prepare your lineups to win this week. Be sure to also check out part two of this week's […]

10 Fantasy Football Lineup Busts for Week 8

You've read about all the sleepers, waiver wire pickups and starter suggestions based on matchups. Now let me burst some bubbles and tell you who I think is going to bust big time in Week 8. This isn't to troll or spread hate - that's what those political sites are for. Think of this as a […]

Week 8 Thursday Night NFL Matchups Analysis: Start/Sit for Fantasy Football

It's time for the Week 8 installment of Thursday night matchups with my start/sit recommendations. This week, two AFC South teams battle to stay out of last place in the division as the Jacksonville Jaguars take on the Tennessee Titans. Each week of the NFL season, we will be breaking down every game and providing you with […]

Running Backs Waiver Wire: Week 8 Pickups & Adds

Several hot players who were languishing on waivers just a week or two ago have now exceeded the 50% threshold for this column. Hopefully you took a chance on Jay Ajayi or Jacquizz Rodgers when they were available. Mike Gillislee is currently at 51%, so he won't get a write-up here, but remains a viable […]

Zach Zenner (RB, DET) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-team leagues OWNED IN: 10% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Zach Zenner found the end zone on a goal-line play, ending his day with nine carries for 29 yards. He won't rip off many long runs and should be viewed strictly as a short yardage back. The Lions could get Theo Riddick and/or Dwayne Washington back […]

Rob Kelley (RB, WAS) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Monitor in deep leagues OWNED IN: 8% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Rob Kelley also saw some time after Matt Jones entered the dog house with his fumbling ways and produced a receiving touchdown. Kelley only carried the ball four times for 15 yards, but has shown some potential when given the chance. He isn't worth owning at the moment, but […]

Ka'Deem Carey (RB, CHI) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in deep leagues if you own Jordan Howard OWNED IN: 6% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Ka'Deem Carey surprisingly outsnapped Jordan Howard in Thursday night's loss at Green Bay. He had slightly more success too, running for 48 yards on 10 carries. He shouldn't be a threat to Howard's starting job, but could be worked into the rotation more frequently […]

Dwayne Washington (RB, DET) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-team leagues if healthy for next Sunday OWNED IN: 16% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Yes, I'm still stumping for D-Wash (the Detroit one). Dwayne Washington was expected to play this week, but needed a bit more time to recover from a bum ankle. Justin Forsett hasn't done anything to hold onto the job and Theo Riddick remains out, […]

Knile Davis (RB, GB) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-team leagues OWNED IN: 36% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: The presumed new starting RB for Green Bay only carried the ball three times and managed to end up with -1 yard on Thursday. To be fair, Knile Davis only had a couple of days to prepare for his debut in a Packers uniform. Then again, he […]

Chris Ivory (RB, JAX) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-team leagues OWNED IN: 69% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Chris Ivory only carried the ball five times on Sunday, but that was more a result of game flow. T.J. Yeldon only carried the ball six times as the Jags just couldn't muster any offense. Ivory did rip off a 47-yard run, but did nothing on his remaining carries. […]

C.J. Prosise (RB, SEA) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-team leagues OWNED IN: 13% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: The Seahawks were eager enough to get C.J. Prosise on the field that they deactivated recent acquisition C.J. Spiller for Week 7 and only gave one carry to backup Alex Collins. The third-round pick out of Notre Dame didn't see much action, carrying the ball once for […]

Devontae Booker (RB, DEN) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-team leagues OWNED IN: 37% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Whether Devontae Booker sees more carries on Monday Night Football remains to be seen, but he is among the top handcuffs to own at the moment. Booker hasn't necessarily seen his usage increase, with just five rushes last week, but he has shown more burst than C.J. Anderson. Coach […]

Chris Thompson (RB, WAS) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-team leagues OWNED IN: 39% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Matt Jones' lost fumble turned into Chris Thompson's repeated gains. Jones fumbled straight into the end zone on a goal-line opportunity and only saw 10 carries on the day as a result. Thompson then saw a jump in carries, turning 12 runs into 73 yards. His […]

Week 7 Monday Night NFL Matchups Analysis: Start/Sit for Fantasy Football

It's time for the Week 7 installment of Monday night matchups with my start/sit recommendations. This week, it's a clash of two division leaders as the Houston Texans travel to the Mile High city to battle the Denver Broncos. Each week of the NFL season, we will be breaking down every game and providing you with some fantasy […]

Week 7 NFL Matchups Analysis (Part 2) - Start/Sit for Fantasy Football

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Below you will find part two of our Week 7 NFL matchups & fantasy football start/sit analysis for the 2016 NFL football season. Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) breaks down the second half of the Week 7 matchups to help you prepare your lineups to win this week. Be sure to also check out part one of this week's matchup […]

10 Fantasy Football Lineup Busts for Week 7

You've read about all the sleepers, waiver wire pickups and starter suggestions based on matchups. Now let me burst some bubbles and tell you who I think is going to bust big time in Week 7. This isn't to troll or spread hate - that's what those political sites are for. Think of this as a […]

Players to Target When Punting Blocks in Fantasy Basketball Drafts

Blocks can be one of the hardest positions to acquire if you start out your draft with a point guard such as Stephen Curry, Russell Westbrook, or Chris Paul and miss out on the top big men on the way back. This makes punting a viable strategy for blocks, allowing you to focus on guards or […]

Running Backs Waiver Wire: Week 7 Pickups & Adds

A couple of castoffs emerged with big days in Week 6. Now widely owned, Terrance West went from early-season waiver fodder to fantasy star. After being counted out by most fantasy evaluators, including yours truly, Jay Ajayi came up huge in a game he wasn't even supposed to start. You never know when the next […]

Rob Kelley (RB, WAS) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Rob Kelley is starting to work his way into the mix for Washington. This undrafted rookie made the most of his time against the Eagles, running for 59 yards on five rushing attempts. Matt Jones put up another excellent effort, so Kelley won't be pushing for the […]

Kenneth Dixon (RB, BAL) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 32% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Give Terrance West some credit. He is holding onto his starting job with three straight solid performances. Kenneth Dixon has moved down from a possible committee candidate to a handcuff only. He only saw two carries in Week 6 after seeing three carries the previous game. […]

Wendell Smallwood (RB, PHI) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 8% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Wendell Smallwood is still running second to Ryan Mathews in Philadelphia, but we know Mathews' history. Smallwood showed his explosiveness with a 86-yard kickoff return TD, so leagues that count special teams stats should pay special attention. Smallwood is just a speculative adds for teams that […]

Zach Zenner (RB, DET) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: You might be tempted to avoid the Lions' backfield altogether, which may not be the worst idea. Still, it's worth mentioning that Zach Zenner ran for 58 yards in his first extended action of the season. Riddick and Washington may return soon, rendering Zenner useless, but […]

Jacquizz Rodgers (RB, TB) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 23% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Starter Doug Martin should be back after the bye week, but Charles Sims is on IR. Jacquizz Rodgers will at least have a role on passing downs and as a change of pace. Martin has not proven to be the most durable, so it's worth holding onto […]

Chris Ivory (RB, JAX) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 66% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Chris Ivory's final rushing numbers weren't overly impressive (11 CAR, 32 YDS), but he did reach the end zone for his first TD as a Jag. Ivory is still a worthy stash, given the fact he is available in half of fantasy leagues where the […]

Devontae Booker (RB, DEN) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 34% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: No, there is nothing wrong with C.J. Anderson. That hasn't stopped the Broncos from gradually increasing Devontae Booker's workload over the last couple of weeks. Booker actually outrushed Anderson on Thursday night with 46 yards on just five attempts. Clearly, the Broncos see something in Booker that […]