Week 4 NFL Matchups Analysis (Part 1) - Start/Sit for Fantasy Football

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Below you will find part one of our Week 4 NFL matchups & fantasy football start/sit analysis for the 2016 NFL football season. Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) breaks down the first half of the Week 4 matchups to help you prepare your lineups to win this week. Be sure to also check out part two of this week's matchups […]

Top 10 Fantasy Football Busts for Week 4

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 4. This isn't to troll or spread hate - that's what those political sites are for. Think of this as a […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups 2016 Fantasy Awards (National League)

A long season has finally come to an end. Hopefully good fortune found you and your teams in 2016. Of course, us RotoBallers know that winning isn't just a matter of luck! I would like to think this column gave you NL-only and deep-league owners some helpful advice along the way. I n lieu of […]

Week 4 Thursday Night NFL Matchups Analysis: Start/Sit for Fantasy Football

It's time for the Week 4 installment of Thursday night matchups with my start/sit recommendations. This week, a pair of 1-2 teams meet as the Dolphins face the Bengals in Cincinnati. Each week of the NFL season, we will be breaking down every game and providing you with some fantasy football advice and lineup recommendations based on matchups […]

Jay Ajayi (RB, MIA) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 36% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Jay Ajayi spent almost the entire game watching from the sideline (seven carries for 28 yards) until he scored the game-winning touchdown in overtime against a vastly under-matched Browns team. The fact Ajayi couldn't earn a start over rookie Kenyan Drake shows […]

Matt Asiata (RB, MIN) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 26% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Matt Asiata remains a nightmare for Jerick McKinnon owners as he lurks in the distance, ready to vulture touchdowns. Neither running back had the chance to score this week, but Asiata saw a decent snap share with 19, compared to 36 for McKinnon. […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Wendell Smallwood came out of nowhere to run for 79 yards and a touchdown on Sunday, having seen just three total carries in the first two games. It's hard to imagine him getting such a big workload each week with Ryan Mathews, […]

Darren Sproles (RB, PHI) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 40% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Darren Sproles hadn't done much in the first two weeks, but he showed he still possesses big-play ability with a 73-yard touchdown catch-and-sprint, making several defenders miss in the process. The Eagles look to be in full-blown RBBC mode, but Sproles remains […]

Dexter McCluster (RB, SD) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 6% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: When the Bolts signed Dexter McCluster mid-week, it was known he would fill the Danny Woodhead role. This gives him immediate value in PPR leagues, but he may see fewer rush attempts if Melvin Gordon keeps progressing as a primary ball carrier. McCluster […]

Kenyan Drake (RB, MIA) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: The Dolphins’ running game has been a mess so far, as the team had just 115 total rushing yards against Cleveland and hasn't had a runner go for more than 38 yards in a game yet. Kenyan Drake's starting status won't last long once […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 23% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Dwayne Washington quickly gained steam as one of the most popular pickups last week, but didn't deliver for owners who took a chance starting him. The Lions fell behind quickly and couldn't rely on the running game. The 22-year-old ultimately turned 10 […]

Jordan Howard (RB, CHI) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10 and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 28% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Jordan Howard is finally getting the chance to strut his stuff as Jeremy Langford continues to be ineffective. With Langford suffering an ankle injury Sunday night, Howard now becomes the flavor of the week. He showed some burst with a 36-yard run […]

Running Backs Waiver Wire: Week 4 Pickups & Adds

With seemingly every other starting running back injured, the waiver wire was lighting up last week. Did you make the right add? Shane Vereen came up big until news of his season-ending surgery derailed fantasy hopes. Jerick McKinnon predictably faltered against the tough Panthers defense but is still a long-term option. Dwayne Washington got some […]

Week 3 NFL Matchups Analysis (Part 1) - Start/Sit for Fantasy Football

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Below you will find part one of our Week 3 NFL matchups & fantasy football start/sit analysis for the 2016 NFL football season. Pierre Camus breaks down the first half of the Week 3 matchups to help you prepare your lineups to win this week. Be sure to also check out part two of this week's matchups analysis by […]

Top 10 Fantasy Football Busts for Week 3

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 is going to bust big time in Week 3. This isn't to troll or spread hate - that's what those political sites are for. Think of this as a public […]

Week 3 Thursday Night NFL Matchups Analysis: Start/Sit for Fantasy Football

It's time for the Week 3 installment of Thursday night matchups with my start/sit recommendations. This week, the Houston Texans face off against the New England Patriots. Both teams are off to a 2-0 start and hope to continue on the way to winning their respective divisions again this season. Something's gotta give... Each week of the […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 25 (National League)

This is the end... my only friend, the end... For some fantasy baseball owners, the season was a brutal mix of frustration and disappointment. If you're reading this, however, you're still grinding and looking for a chance to pull out a late-season victory. Good luck the rest of the way! This list represents players who […]

Byron Buxton (OF, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 47% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: Top prospect Byron Buxton's final 2016 numbers will tell the story of a disappointing rookie season filled with high expectations that weren't met. A .218/.271/.402 slash line with seven HR, 31 RBI and nine steals are a far cry from the talks of […]

Luke Weaver (SP, STL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: Luke Weaver is missing bats at an increasingly impressive rate as his rookie year comes to a close. In seven big league starts, Weaver has struck out 43 batters in 33.2 IP. In the past month, his 12.4 K/9 places him behind just […]

Tyler Anderson (SP, COL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: It's hard to believe Tyler Anderson never approached even a 50% ownership level this season, considering the year he's had. Despite the stigma of pitching in Colorado, Anderson never saw his ERA rise above 4.00. That includes 18 starts since early June, 12 […]

Dansby Swanson (SS, ATL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: Last year's top pick has held down the shortstop spot nicely since his surprise call-up. Dansby Swanson will be a hot commodity entering drafts in 2017, but he is still paying dividends for those who took a chance this year. He is hitting .305/.358/.421 with […]

Kenyan Drake (RB, MIA) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: In a complete reversal from Week 1 and all of training camp, Kenyan Drake saw the field before Damien Williams after Foster was ruled out. Drake scored his first NFL touchdown on a seven-yard scamper, although he only carried the ball twice […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 0% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Just signed to the team a week ago, Jacquizz Rodgers is familiar with head coach Dirk Koetter from his days in Atlanta. Rodgers saw spot duty for four seasons with the Falcons before a disappointing stint with the Bears in 2015. Rodgers must […]

Kenneth Farrow (RB, SD) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 0% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: With Danny Woodhead lost for the season with a torn ACL, Melvin Gordon will be the workhorse in San Diego, but someone else will need to step in to provide help. Kenneth Farrow was not a big receiving threat at the University […]

DeAndre Washington (RB, OAK) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: All the attention shifted to fellow rookie Jalen Richard after his long TD run in Week 1, but DeAndre Washington showed some moves of his own against Atlanta. He broke a 26-yard run and finished with six carries for 46 yards. Not […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 5% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Matt Jones saw a total of 38 snaps in Week 2, with Chris Thompson getting 29. Jones was efficient in his time on the field, but he isn't a workhorse back. Thompson carried just twice for one yard, but chipped in 57 […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Dwayne Washington took a one-yard plunge for a TD in Week 1 and then put up 31 yards on four carries in Week 2. Zach Zenner had been identified as a preseason sleeper candidate in Detroit, but has been inactive in favor […]

Shane Vereen (RB, NYG) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 20% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Shane Vereen out-rushed Rashad Jennings against New Orleans, but more curiously he also saw more carries. Vereen has mainly been a third-down back throughout his career, but his 14 rushes (compared to Jennings’ 13) may represent a shift in the Giants’ backfield. It […]

Jay Ajayi (RB, MIA) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 27% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Halfway through the second game of the regular season, Arian Foster's groin betrays him again. Jay Ajayi took over lead running duties and promptly fumbled the ball. Although his final line wasn't impressive (five carries for 14 yards, four receptions for 31 […]

Fozzy Whittaker (RB, CAR) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Jonathan Stewart left Sunday's game early on with a hamstring injury, and it was Fozzy Whittaker seeing the bulk of the playing time thereafter. He responded with 100 yards on the ground and another 31 through the air. Cameron Artis-Payne has been […]