Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? DeAndre Hopkins, Calvin Ridley, Jayden Reed

Week 12 is shaping up to be one of the toughest weeks of the fantasy football season, with six teams on bye and rosters stretched thin. Navigating these bye-week blues means finding value in players who might normally ride your bench but have the potential to step up when it matters most. This week, we’re […]

An Early Look at the 2025 NFL Draft Class - The Luck Is Made Podcast (11/21/24, Episode 16)

The 2025 NFL Draft order is taking shape as the contenders and pretenders have established themselves. Who are some important players to know heading into the 2025 NFL Draft and what does it mean for fantasy? Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel SiriusXM 87) every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET […]

Should I Start Jerome Ford in Week 12? Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Sit in all formats unless you have starting RBs on a bye POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end RB3 ANALYSIS: Jerome Ford has had a modest role in the Cleveland Browns' backfield this season, posting 57 rush attempts for 279 yards and one touchdown. While those numbers don’t jump off the page, Ford has shown flashes […]

Should I Start Nick Chubb in Week 12? Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start in all 12-team formats POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end RB2 with upside potential ANALYSIS: Nick Chubb has had a long road back to the field after suffering a devastating knee injury that cost him nearly all of the 2023 season and a good portion of 2024. When healthy, Chubb has been one of the […]

Should I Start David Njoku in Week 12? Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start in all formats POSITIONAL VALUE: Mid-range TE1 ANALYSIS: David Njoku remains a high-upside option at tight end, thanks to his explosive athleticism and ability to generate big plays. Through 2024, Njoku has posted 39 receptions for 336 yards and two touchdowns, solid numbers considering he missed three games earlier this season with […]

Should I Start Jameis Winston in Week 12? Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start in Superflex formats POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end QB2 ANALYSIS: Jameis Winston is the definition of a boom-or-bust fantasy quarterback, making him a risky play heading into Week 12. If you’re someone with a high-risk tolerance, Winston might be worth considering, but his wide range of outcomes makes him tough to trust in most […]

Should I Start Jayden Reed in Week 11? Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

2024 has been an up and down season for Jayden Reed thus far. After shining in the Week 1 opener with four receptions for 138 yards and a touchdown to go alongside 33 rushing yards and another touchdown, quarterback Jordan Love was injured, causing the team to take a run-heavy approach while their quarterback got […]

Should I Start Jauan Jennings in Week 11? Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

This season has been a frustrating ride for many of the fans of the San Francisco 49ers. The team was without star running back Christian McCaffrey for the first two months and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (who held out all summer for a new contract) tore his ACL. The door has been opened for fellow […]

Should I Start Josh Downs in Week 11? Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

It's been a tale of two seasons for Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs. After suffering an ankle injury during training camp, Downs missed the first two games of the season. However, he returned to action in Week 3 and saw just five targets to finish with three receptions for 22 yards. Starting quarterback Anthony […]

Should I Drop Michael Pittman Jr.? Fantasy Football Outlook For Week 11

Michael Pittman Jr. has been one of the biggest letdowns of the 2024 fantasy football season, putting up just 30 receptions for 366 yards and two touchdowns through ten weeks. For a player who was widely expected to lead the Indianapolis Colts' receiving corps and serve as a steady WR2 option, these numbers have left […]

Should I Drop Jaylen Waddle? Fantasy Football Outlook For Week 11

Jaylen Waddle has been one of the biggest disappointments of the 2024 fantasy football season, and it’s hard to overstate just how far he’s fallen from expectations. Through nine games, Waddle has recorded only 31 receptions for 367 yards and a single touchdown—staggering numbers for a player who went over 1,000 yards receiving in each […]

Should I Drop Tank Bigsby? Fantasy Football Outlook For Week 11

The Jacksonville Jaguars have had quite a frustrating 2024 season, both for fantasy managers and for their fans in real life. After a promising 2023, the Jaguars’ offense has been a shell of its former self, falling to a 2-8 record and being unable to sustain any kind of consistency on offense. For fantasy purposes, […]

Should I Drop Travis Etienne Jr? Fantasy Football Outlook For Week 11

Travis Etienne Jr. has had a frustrating 2024 season, both for fantasy managers and the Jacksonville Jaguars. After a promising 2023, the Jaguars’ offense has been a letdown, stumbling to a 2-8 record and struggling to find any rhythm. For fantasy purposes, it’s been especially rough, as Etienne’s upside has been limited by injuries and […]

Should I Drop Jordan Mason? Fantasy Football Outlook For Week 11

Jordan Mason has been a solid fantasy contributor this season, stepping up big-time when the San Francisco 49ers needed him most in the wake of star running back Christian McCaffrey's Achilles injury. While CMC was sidelined, Mason had three Top-8 fantasy finishes in the first month of the season, proving to be a valuable handcuff. […]

When Will Will Reichard Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 11 (2024)

Minnesota Vikings rookie kicker Will Reichard has been a reliable option for fantasy managers this season, connecting on 14 of 16 field goal attempts, including four from beyond 50 yards, and staying perfect on extra points with 23 of 23 made. For much of the season, he was lights out, going 14 for 14 until […]

When Will Greg Zuerlein Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 11 (2024)

The 2024 season has been nothing short of a disaster for the New York Jets, and fantasy managers are feeling the impact. Sitting at 3-7, this team has struggled in all areas, and it’s tough to find reliable fantasy production. Kicker Greg Zuerlein, who’s usually a solid fantasy option, went on injured reserve with a […]

When Will Aidan O'Connell Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 11 (2024)

It's been a tough season for the Las Vegas Raiders and their fan base. After winning a few games down the stretch to close out the 2023 season, interim head coach Antonio Pierce was given the full-time job and tight end Brock Bowers fell to the Raiders at No. 13 overall in the 2024 NFL […]

Who is the Next Big Thing in the 2025 NFL Draft? The Luck Is Made Podcast (11/11/24, Episode 15)

We're switching things up a little bit this week to get you and your dynasty rosters prepared for the 2025 NFL Draft class! Get ready for the ultimate NFL Draft showdown! In this video, we’re diving deep into the 2025 NFL Draft’s top prospects to figure out who’s got what it takes to be the […]

Is Brandin Cooks A Starter For The Cowboys When He Returns? Week 10 Fantasy Football Update

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks has had a rough go of it in 2024, with only 9 receptions for 91 yards and a single touchdown before a knee injury sidelined him for the last four games. In what has been a challenging season for the Cowboys' offense, Cooks' absence has only added to the […]

Is Jake Moody A Starter For The 49ers When He Returns? Week 10 Fantasy Football Update

San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody has been a steady fantasy contributor this season, hitting 13 of 14 field goals before missing the last three games with an ankle injury. Moody’s reliable leg was a big part of the 49ers' success through the first half of the season, as the team’s high-powered offense often put […]

Mike Gesicki (TE, CIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10

BALLER MOVE: Add and start in all formats ROSTERED IN: 13% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It’s been a season of highs and lows for Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki, and his fantasy value seems to hinge on whether or not Tee Higgins is in the lineup. In the five games he’s played with Higgins on […]

Mark Andrews (TE, BAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10

BALLER MOVE: Add and start in all formats on Thursday Night Football ROSTERED IN: 89% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It’s been a slow start to the 2024 season for Ravens tight end Mark Andrews, and fantasy managers are feeling the patience test. With just 24 receptions for 289 yards and four touchdowns, Andrews isn’t delivering his […]

Cedric Tillman (WR, CLE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10

BALLER MOVE: Roster and start in all formats after the Browns' Week 10 bye ROSTERED IN: 53% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Alright, let’s talk about Cedric Tillman and his fantasy outlook for Week 10. Since the Browns shipped Amari Cooper off to Buffalo, Tillman has stepped up with 21 catches for 255 yards and three touchdowns […]

DeMario Douglas (WR, NE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10

BALLER MOVE: Roster in deeper leagues and 3-WR formats ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: I contend that DeMario Douglas is the best wide receiver on the New England Patriots and should see a minimum of 10 targets a game. That's not even a fantasy take, but an NFL one that would help their offense […]

Adam Thielen (WR, CAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10

BALLER MOVE: Keep on your free agent watch list in case Adam Thielen is traded before the deadline ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Thielen has had a successful NFL career, but he's now 34 years old and stuck in an offense that has struggled to move the ball dating back to the start of […]

Mike Gesicki (TE, CIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues if you have a tight end on a bye in Week 10 ROSTERED IN: 12% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It's been a tale of two seasons for tight end Mike Gesicki in Cincinnati. In the five games he's played with wide receiver Tee Higgins, Gesicki has seen just nine […]

Hunter Henry (TE, NE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues if you have a tight end on a bye in Week 10 ROSTERED IN: 38% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry has seen an uptick in targets with quarterback Drake Maye under center, with 28 targets over his last four games. While the offense […]

Jalen Coker - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Roster Coker, but don't start him outside the deepest of leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR5 ANALYSIS: With wide receiver Diontae Johnson now in Baltimore, Adam Thielen still on injured reserve, and rookie Xavier Legette being banged up at times, a path has opened up for Jalen Coker to produce for fantasy. An undrafted rookie […]

Michael Wilson - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Keep Wilson on your bench, but don't start him outside the deepest of leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: Michael Wilson has shown some flashes this year but has just two games with seven-plus targets. He's found the end zone three times but has just two games with 60-plus receiving yards. The talent is […]

Troy Franklin - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Keep Franklin on your free agent watch list, but don't give him a roster spot just yet POSITIONAL VALUE: WR6 ANALYSIS: Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Troy Franklin is one to keep an eye on from a long-term perspective. Coming off a massive final season at Oregon: 81 receptions, 1,383 yards, and 14 […]