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Wendell Smallwood (RB, PHI) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Prior to Week 3’s matchup with the Colts, the criteria for considering Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood was solely based upon his potential opportunity to accumulate touches if Corey Clement’s sudden quad issue was significant enough to limit his touches. If that occurred,... Read More
Corey Grant (RB, JAC) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: If you are a Leonard Fournette owner who experienced having one of your competitors pilfer T.J. Yeldon, you don't have to lament your inability to secure the fourth-year back. Instead, you can focus your efforts on targeting Corey Grant for your arsenal of... Read More
Jordan Wilkins (RB, IND) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Indianapolis Colts running back Jordan Wilkins continues to reside among available options in the majority of leagues, while also maintaining a presence among the weekly suggestions in this column. Even though most potential owners have not been enthusiastic about adding him, continued attrition by... Read More
Nyheim Hines (RB, IND) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines has a situation is comparable to fellow first-year runner Jordan Wilkins, in that his level of opportunity is not massive on a weekly basis, yet it remains largely consistent. Hines can perform as a matchup based flex option for... Read More
Ronald Jones (RB, TB) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones was not active for either of Tampa Bay's first two contests, and the list of unfavorable comments from his head coach Dirk Koetter was lengthy entering the year. These facts hardly present a solid foundation toward a recommendation... Read More
Jalen Richard (RB, OAK) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Amid the escalating debacle that has permeated Jon Gruden's return as Oakland's head coach, running back Jalen Richard is one of the offensive skill performers that has performed capably, while securing a role as the Raiders' pass catching back. In the team's first... Read More
Javorius Allen (RB, BAL) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of Leagues ANALYSIS: During a week in which there will not be an unconditional must-add target at the running back position, Allen presents owners with an unexciting but logical addition as the result of his continuing role within the Raven offense. Through Baltimore’s first three games, Allen... Read More
Wide Receiver Target Variances - Week 2 Report
Your wide receivers remain essential components toward accomplishing your unwavering goal of securing a league championship. As the season unfolds, it is crucial for you to utilize the tools that you have available, in order to maintain an extensive level of knowledge regarding the number of opportunities that are being provided to your wide receivers... Read More
Week 3 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds
After two weeks of game action, anyone who drafted Leonard Fournette, Devonta Freeman, or Joe Mixon has already been confronted with having their early-round pick sidelined due to injury. That has automatically launched the unwanted process of monitoring a situation that is fraught with uncertainty for those of you who own Fournette and Freeman, while... Read More
Austin Ekeler (RB, LAC) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 42% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The elusive Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler was included with last week’s recommendations, and his ownership percentage has risen by 23% since that time. Still, even though Ekeler provides stand-alone value, and the potential for high-quality production if incumbent Melvin Gordon is forced to... Read More
Jordan Wilkins (RB, IND) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 32% of Leagues ANALYSIS: While Indianapolis Colts running back Jordan Wilkins saw his 10 carries tie him for the team lead with Marlon Mack in Week 2, Wilkins amassed 61 yards with those opportunities (6.1 YPC) and has now manufactured 101 yards on the ground during his first two games. Even though... Read More
Giovani Bernard (RB, CIN) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard was included in last week's waiver wire targets. However, he might have appeared to be the most questionable suggestion among the group after receiving just two touches in Week 1 compared to 22 for Mixon. However, the workload... Read More
Corey Clement (RB, PHI) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 23% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Here's a quick review of Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement in the eyes of fantasy owners. First, he entered the season as the apparent RB2 behind Jay Ajayi, who nevertheless was a prospective candidate to capture a more sizable role. Then he degenerated... Read More
Marlon Mack (RB, IND) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 48% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It is amazing how quickly Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack was mentally discarded by a sufficient number of owners for his ownership percentage to reach this level. Once it was clear that his problematic hamstring would keep him affixed to the sidelines as... Read More
Ito Smith (RB, ATL) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Devonta Freeman's knee injury not only launched Tevin Coleman into high-end RB2 status, but also elevated both the opportunity and value for Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith. The rookie suddenly became a shrewd roster addition in deep leagues, and a feasible option for anyone who was... Read More
Mark Walton (RB, CIN) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The combination of Joe Mixon's absence, and Giovani Bernard's ascension into Cincinnati's RB1 role have elevated Mark Walton into backup responsibilities behind Bernard. The 5'10", 200-pound rookie was selected in Round 4 by the Bengals last April, but will be active for the... Read More
Marcus Murphy (RB, BUF) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: LeSean McCoy's rib injury during Buffalo's Week 2 matchup lifts Buffalo Bills running back Marcus Murphy into consideration for anyone who opted to draft McCoy. Even if Buffalo's 30-year old RB1 is able to return for the team’s difficult Week 3 trip to Minnesota,... Read More
Wide Receiver Targets and Snaps - Week 1 Report
After spending months, weeks, and days subtracting the amount of time that remained until the regular season, we have now shifted focus toward adding numbers instead. This applies to the weekly variances in how many opportunities your wide receivers are being allotted, both in terms of their snap count and in how many targets they... Read More
Josh Allen Officially Named As Buffalo's Week 2 Starter
Updating a previous report, Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Josh Allen has officially been named as the team’s Week 2 starter by head coach Sean McDermott. The phrase "It's the right move," was repeated multiple times by McDermott when he confirmed earlier reports regarding Allen’s ascension into the starting role. Allen accrued 74 yards on six... Read More
Josh Allen Will Reportedly Start In Week 2
Chris Mortensen is reporting that Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Josh Allen will start the Bills Week 2 matchup with the Chargers. Allen completed just six of his 15 attempts for 74 yards in Week 1. However, his output was an improvement over the unsightly numbers that were registered by Nathan Peterman, before Peterman was replaced with... Read More
Week 2 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds
Some of you who felt immediate satisfaction about your running back situation upon the completion of your drafts, may be experiencing different emotions after their Week 1 performances. While others among you who might have been concerned about your selections at this critical position might be more satisfied with your roster options after this week’s game... Read More
Phillip Lindsay (RB, DEN) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: While rookie Royce Freeman garnered 15 carries and assembled 71 yards, the fact that fellow newcomer Phillip Lindsay replicated those numbers in both categories was completely unforeseen. Lindsay also manufactured a 29-yard touchdown with one of his two receptions, which made his NFL debut exceptional.... Read More
James White (RB, NE) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 49% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New England Patriots running back James White was included among the Week 1 recommendations, as the continuing delay to Sony Michel’s involvement with the Patriot offense appeared to provide the fifth-year back with a massive opportunity to accumulate targets, receptions, and fantasy points.... Read More
Jordan Wilkins (RB, IND) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 36% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Owners were encouraged to seize Indianapolis Colts running back Jordan Wilkins during last week's waiver wire, yet his ownership percentage remains surprisingly low. The level of skepticism regarding his workload and his ability to take advantage of his touches should diminish after his performance... Read More
Darren Sproles (RB, PHI) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Offseason discussion surrounding Philadelphia’s backfield was dominated by opinion on Jay Ajayi’s ability to reward owners for their investment of a fourth-round draft pick, and Corey Clement’s potential for confiscating a respectable workload. However, the 35-year old Darren Sproles surprisingly performed on 29 snaps (39%),... Read More
Nyheim Hines (RB, IND) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: While Indianapolis Colts running back Jordan Wilkins should garner more attention among potential owners as a result of his Week 1 production, fellow first-year back Nyheim Hines should also commandeer a larger presence within the fantasy landscape after he collected seven of his... Read More
Austin Ekeler (RB, LAC) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS: While he did generate five touchdowns as a dual-threat back during his 2017 rookie season, Los Angeles Charger Austin Ekeler only averaged 4.6 touches per game, understandably leading to reluctance in adding him. However, the incentive of procuring Ekeler may have expanded beyond... Read More
Ty Montgomery (RB, GB) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery was also a recommended option prior to Green Bay’s Week 1 matchup with Chicago, and there is nothing that occurred during the Packers initial contest that should discourage you from pursuing him. While he will not... Read More
Giovani Bernard (RB, CIN) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Joe Mixon capitalized on his 22 touches by amassing 149 yards and a touchdown, while displaying the proficiency that anyone who had drafted him in 2017 had yearned for throughout the year. So why look at Giovani Bernard as a roster addition? Because he is... Read More
T.J. Yeldon (RB, JAC) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: While there has been divergent opinion concerning the potential for Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon to supply stand-alone value for owners who had not drafted Fournette, his stock now elevates dramatically after yet another Fournette injury (hamstring). Yeldon carried 14 times for... Read More
