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Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Risers and Fallers for Week 2 (2022)
You are already aware that wide receivers will play a critical role in the success of your teams. The undeniable volatility that exists with the running back position has also presented an increasing rationale for prioritizing wide receivers when you build your rosters - both at the onset of your drafts and as you manage […]
Phil Clark 2 years agoAlexander Mattison (RB, MIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 61% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Running backs who are rostered in at least 60% of current leagues are normally excluded from these WW posts. However, there are occasional exceptions when it is beneficial to include a back with expanding availability. This applies to Mattison, whose percentage has […]
Phil Clark 2 years agoKenneth Gainwell (RB, PHI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 48% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Gainwell became the featured recommendation during last week’s waiver wire column, in anticipation of his expanded involvement in Philadelphia’s increasingly potent attack. His Week 1 workload was not mammoth, although he has secured a role within the Eagles’ backfield. Gainwell accumulated seven […]
Phil Clark 2 years agoRachaad White (RB, TB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 37% of Leagues ANALYSIS: White was the fourth running back to be selected during last April’s NFL draft when Tampa Bay selected him in Round 3. This placed him in a Buccaneer backfield that is utilizing Leonard Fournette as the primary back. However, White has quickly […]
Phil Clark 2 years agoIsiah Pacheco (RB, KC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 30% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Pacheco accumulated 563 rushing attempts (13.1 per game) and 2,442 yards (56.8 per game), during his career at Rutgers, while also collecting 47 receptions (1.1 per game) and generating 249 yards (5.8 per game) as a receiver. He later became the 24th […]
Phil Clark 2 years agoRunning Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2: Top Free Agent Adds Include Jeff Wilson, Jaylen Warren, Khalil Herbert, Isiah Pacheco
As you now read this week’s recommendations from the waiver wire, you have already experienced the first installment of this year’s highly-anticipated regular season matchups. This has provided you with a chance to evaluate the running backs on your rosters as they performed during their season openers. Many of you should be satisfied with the […]
Phil Clark 2 years agoRunning Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1: Top Free Agent Adds Include J.D. McKissic, Rachaad White, Kenny Gainwell, Tyler Allgeier
The long-awaited regular season openers for all 32 teams will unfold this week, which will provide your first opportunity to watch the players that you selected for your rosters. Many of you began the process of planning your draft strategies during the most dormant weeks of the offseason, then created and reshaped your plans as […]
Phil Clark 2 years agoNico Collins (WR, HOU) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~175 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~196 ANALYSIS: Collins’ ADP has elevated five rounds since August 1, as an increasing number of fantasy managers have wisely embraced his uncontested pathway toward weekly WR2 responsibilities. Collins only registered three receptions during his first season at Michigan. However, he accumulated 75 receptions (3.0 per game) […]
Phil Clark 2 years agoCourtland Sutton (WR, DEN) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~35 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~45 ANALYSIS: The list of signal-callers that have spearheaded Denver's offense during wide receiver Courtland Sutton's first four seasons has been substandard, but the arrival of Russell Wilson will elevate Denver's proficiency at quarterback to an unprecedented level during Sutton's tenure. This should propel Sutton to his […]
Phil Clark 2 years agoJosh Palmer (WR, LAC) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~160 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~170 ANALYSIS: Palmer finished third among LA’s wide receivers in targets (49/2.9 per game) and receptions (33/1.9 per game), while also accumulating 353 receiving yards (20.8 per game) and 495 air yards (29.1 per game). He also completed his first season with a 38.3% snap share, as […]
Phil Clark 2 years agoFive Fantasy Football Wide Receivers Who Are Being Overvalued
We continue our rapid acceleration toward Week 1 as involvement in drafts of all formats has now intensified. Many of you have maintained your interest in best-ball leagues, while we have also arrived at the heart of draft season for anyone who is building rosters in redraft leagues. Participation in these formats will also continue […]
Phil Clark 2 years agoChris Olave (WR, NO) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~100 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~115 ANALYSIS: Olave’s fluid style and polished route running propelled him to historic numbers during his four seasons at Ohio State, as he exceeded the results that had been generated by a collection of esteemed alumni. Olave collected a school record 35 touchdowns, which was also the […]
Phil Clark 2 years agoK.J. Osborn (WR, MIN) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~145 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~183 ANALYSIS: Osborn failed to register an offensive snap during his rookie season. However, he accumulated 777 snaps (67.8% share) while making his entrance into the fantasy landscape in 2021. Osborne also garnered 82 targets (4.8 per game), 50 receptions (2.9 per game), 655 receiving yards (38.5 per game), […]
Phil Clark 2 years agoLater-Round Wide Receiver Draft Values for Fantasy Football - Best Ball Targets Include Chris Olave, Jalen Tolbert, Nico Collins
We have progressed into the final days of August, and many of you will maintain your involvement in best-ball leagues until the regular season is underway. The decisions that you make during every round remain important since the absence of in-season roster management also eviscerates any opportunity to use a waiver wire if your players […]
Phil Clark 2 years agoFantasy Football Running Back Rankings (Tiers 4-9) - Best Ball Leagues
Some of you have been building rosters in the best-ball leagues since the initial weeks of the offseason, and participation in this format has intensified as we have progressed through the summer. Enthusiasm for these leagues remains enormous for multiple reasons, including the ability to complete all forms of roster management after each draft. However, […]
Phil Clark 2 years agoFantasy Football Running Back Rankings (Tiers 1-3) - Best Ball Leagues
Some of you have been building rosters in best-ball leagues since the initial weeks of the offseason, and participation in this format has intensified as we have progressed through the summer. Enthusiasm for these leagues remains enormous for multiple reasons, including the ability to complete all forms of roster management after each draft. However, this […]
Phil Clark 2 years agoFantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings (Tiers 4-9) - Best Ball Leagues
Some of you have been building rosters in the best-ball format since the initial weeks of the offseason. Participation in this popular format has also intensified as we have continued our progression toward Week 1. Enthusiasm for these leagues remains enormous for multiple reasons, which includes the ability to complete all forms of roster management […]
Phil Clark 2 years agoFantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings (Tiers 1-3) - Best Ball Leagues
Some of you have been building rosters in the best-ball format since the initial weeks of the offseason, and participation in this popular format has intensified as we continue our progression toward Week 1. Enthusiasm for these leagues remains enormous for multiple reasons, which includes the ability to complete all forms of roster management immediately upon the conclusion […]
Phil Clark 2 years agoDameon Pierce - NFL Rookie Profile - Fantasy Football Running Back Outlook
Interest in this year’s rookie class erupted early in the offseason and rose to an enormous level prior to the NFL Draft. Even though all uncertainty regarding the destinations for these newcomers has been eviscerated, the enthusiasm for first-year players has remained robust as they participate in training camps. This has shifted the focus surrounding […]
Phil Clark 2 years agoZamir White NFL Rookie Profile - Fantasy Football Running Back Outlook
The impending arrival of each rookie class reignites an annual surge of interest in these first-year players that galvanizes the fantasy community. This also serves as a catalyst for fantasy managers and analysts to immerse themselves in a detailed evaluation of each new class. This includes determining their strengths and weaknesses, studying their statistical achievements […]
Phil Clark 3 years agoKenneth Walker NFL Rookie Profile - Fantasy Football Running Back Outlook
The impending arrival of each rookie class reignites an annual surge of interest in these first-year players that galvanizes the fantasy community. This also serves as a catalyst for fantasy managers and analysts to immerse themselves in a detailed evaluation of each new class. This includes determining their strengths and weaknesses, studying their statistical achievements […]
Phil Clark 3 years agoWide Receiver Best Ball Rankings and Fantasy Football Analysis (Part 2)
Many of you are now dedicating your efforts toward draft preparation and roster construction as we await the rapidly-approaching NFL Draft. This includes anyone who is involved in the best-ball format, which presents the opportunity to complete your roster management at the conclusion of each draft. That’s why the team at RotoBaller continually updates our […]
Phil Clark 3 years agoFantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings - Best Ball Leagues
We have progressed beyond the most dormant weeks of this offseason, and the player movement that has already transpired during free agency is fueling encouraging rises and concerning falls in the stock of various players. Several blockbuster trades have also created notable shifts in the fantasy landscape, while directly impacting a cluster of high-profile wide receivers. […]
Phil Clark 3 years agoRunning Back Best Ball Rankings and Analysis (Part 2) 2022
We have progressed beyond the most dormant weeks of this offseason and the player movement that has transpired during free agency has already fueled encouraging rises and concerning falls in the stock of various players. The highly-anticipated NFL Draft is also approaching, which will create another notable shift in the fantasy landscape as each selection […]
Phil Clark 3 years agoFantasy Football Running Back Rankings - Best Ball Leagues
We have progressed beyond the most dormant weeks of this offseason, and the impending player movement that will transpire during free agency will fuel encouraging rises and concerning falls in the stock of various players. The highly-anticipated NFL Draft is also approaching, which will create another notable shift in the fantasy landscape as each selection […]
Phil Clark 3 years agoBiggest Wide Receiver Surprises of 2021 - Fantasy Football Year In Review
Anyone who assembled a roster during the 2021 season experienced a unique journey that required enormous flexibility. This included the ability to navigate the unwanted absence of players that you were depending on due to injuries, COVID protocol, and other unplanned developments. Many of you have now transitioned from the emotions surrounding your final results […]
Phil Clark 3 years agoWide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends Risers And Fallers: 2021 Season Review
Congratulations to all managers whose tireless dedication toward winning league titles resulted in the fulfillment of your championship aspirations. You successfully navigated continual challenges that extended far beyond the normal obstacles that emerged during the season. For those of you who were unsuccessful in achieving the ultimate goal of capturing your leagues, your efforts should […]
Phil Clark 3 years agoWide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Risers and Fallers for Week 18
Your wide receivers remain essential components toward your primary goal of capturing fantasy championships. Congratulations to all of you who were able to win your leagues in Week 17. If you are involved in a Week 18 matchup that will determine your league champion, an expanding assortment of tools is available that can provide you […]
Phil Clark 3 years agoTop Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18: D'Onta Foreman, Jaret Patterson, Boston Scott, Rhamondre Stevenson
Winning a fantasy championship has been your goal since you began preparing for your draft. It has also remained the driving force behind every roster decision that you have made throughout the regular season. Congratulations to all of you who were able to fulfill those championship aspirations in Week 17 despite your obstacles during the […]
Phil Clark 3 years agoJaret Patterson (RB, WFT) - Fantasy Football Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Leagues ROSTERED IN: 14% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Patterson’s involvement within Washington’s backfield rotation had already been rising due to multiple health issues that had impacted Antonio Gibson and J.D. McKissic. Now, Gibson’s placement on the reserve/COVID-19 list has cleared the runway for Patterson to vault atop the Football Team’s depth […]
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