Top 10 Fantasy Football Busts of 2016

We are one weekend away from knowing who will represent the AFC and NFC in this year's Super Bowl. One team will proudly hoist the trophy, while the other is destined to spiral downward in the offseason, miss the playoffs in 2017 and be rife with busts throughout their lineup (thanks for nothing, Carolina). Before we […]

Austin Rivers (PG/SG, LAC) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 46% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Chris Paul's body isn't doing his wallet any favors entering his free agency year. Paul can't seem to stay healthy for long stretches— this time suffering a thumb injury courtesy of Russell Westbrook's freakishly high jump shot. He is expected to miss 6-8 […]

Kelly Olynyk (C, BOS) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 28% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Kelly Olynyk is on the verge of pushing his way into the starting lineup with a pair of big games this past week. The former Zag scored 26 against the Hawks, followed by 15 against the Hornets. He also gathered 17 boards […]

NBA Bench Risers: Waiver Wire Sleepers for Fantasy Basketball (Week 13)

NBA teams have a multitude of players coming off the bench, each with a unique role to fill. As a fantasy owner, you need to decide which of those players can contribute across multiple categories and have the potential to make the most of their time on the court. To find bench players that can contribute more than […]

FanDuel DFS Risers/Fallers for Week 13

Player values are constantly moving targets in daily leagues. A high profile player can put together a couple of big games and see his price tag skyrocket. Likewise, a couple of bad games can lead a player's stock to plummet. The correlation isn't always immediate, leading to some discrepancies in value. Savvy DFS players can […]

Fantasy Implications of Mark Melancon Joining the San Francisco Giants

Mark Melancon wasn't in the running for a record-setting deal like fellow firemen Aroldis Chapman or Kenley Jansen. He settled for $62 million over four years in San Francisco. The Giants were in desperate need of a proven closer to solidify their bullpen. They now appear to have their man in place which should have […]

Matt Holliday Looks to Extend Prolific Career in Pinstripes

The Yankees' youth movement in the lineup was infused with a dash of experience when the club signed Matt Holliday in December. The 37-year-old has missed significant time over the last two years in St. Louis, but will be counted on heavily in New York. Does he have enough left in the tank to be […]

Dexter Fowler Swaps Cubbie Blue for Cardinal Red

One of the faces of the first Chicago Cubs team to win a World Series in over 100 years will be wearing Cardinal red next season. After weighing his options, Dexter Fowler chose to leave the Windy City to play for hated division rival St. Louis. While Cubs fans are no doubt disappointed, what will […]

Divisional Round NFL Matchups Analysis (Saturday) - Start/Sit

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Below you will find part one of our Divisional Playoff NFL matchups & fantasy football start/sit analysis for the 2016 NFL football season. Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) breaks down the Saturday games of the Divisional round 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 Ben […]

10 Fantasy Football Lineup Busts for Divisional Playoffs

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 the Divisional playoffs this weekend. This isn't to troll or spread hate - that's what Reddit is for. Think of this as a public […]

NBA Bench Risers: Waiver Wire Sleepers for Fantasy Basketball (Week 12)

NBA teams have a multitude of players coming off the bench, each with a unique role to fill. As a fantasy owner, you need to decide which of those players can contribute across multiple categories and have the potential to make the most of their time on the court. To find bench players that can contribute more than […]

NBA DFS Risers/Fallers for Week 12

Player values are constantly moving targets in daily leagues. A high profile player can put together a couple of big games and see his price tag skyrocket. Likewise, a couple of bad games can lead a player's stock to plummet. The correlation isn't always immediate, leading to some discrepancies in value. Savvy DFS players can […]

Brian McCann and Carlos Beltran Join Stacked Astros Lineup

The Astros acquired two veteran position players in the winter, bolstering their young, talented lineup and putting the team in position to contend in 2017. In November, the Astros traded for catcher Brian McCann by sending pitching prospects Albert Abreu and Juan Guzman to the rebuilding Yankees. They followed that move by signing Carlos Beltran […]

Wild Card Sunday NFL Matchups Analysis - Start/Sit

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

10 Fantasy Football Lineup Busts for Wild Card Weekend

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 Wild Card weekend. This isn't to troll or spread hate - that's what Reddit is for. Think of this as a public service […]

NBA Bench Risers: Waiver Wire Sleepers for Fantasy Basketball (Week 11)

NBA teams have a multitude of players coming off the bench, each with a unique role to fill. As a fantasy owner, you need to decide which of those players can contribute across multiple categories and have the potential to make the most of their time on the court. To find bench players that can contribute more than […]

Fantasy MLB Impact: Kenley Jansen Re-Signs With Dodgers

Kenley Jansen had many suitors this offseason, but he spurned them all to stay in his comfort zone. The Marlins, Nationals, and Yankees all came calling for Jansen, but he preferred the California lifestyle and is happy with the direction the team is headed. While the bullpen in Los Angeles will remain status quo, his […]

NBA DFS Risers/Fallers for Week 11

Player values are constantly moving targets in daily leagues. A high profile player can put together a couple of big games and see his price tag skyrocket. Likewise, a couple of bad games can lead a player's stock to plummet. The correlation isn't always immediate, leading to some discrepancies in value. Savvy DFS players can […]

10 Fantasy Football Lineup Busts for Week 17

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 17. This isn't to troll or spread hate - that's what Reddit is for. Think of this as a public service for […]

Week 17 NFL Matchups Analysis (Part 1) - Start/Sit for Fantasy Football

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Below you will find part one of our Week 17 NFL matchups & fantasy football start/sit analysis for the 2016 NFL football season. Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) breaks down the first half of the Week 17 matchups to help you prepare your lineups to win this week. Be sure to also check out part two of […]

NBA Bench Risers: Waiver Wire Sleepers for Fantasy Basketball (Week 10)

NBA teams have a multitude of players coming off the bench, each with a unique role to fill. As a fantasy owner, you need to decide which of those players can contribute across multiple categories and have the potential to make the most of their time on the court. To find bench players that can contribute more than […]

Running Backs Waiver Wire: Week 17 Pickups & Adds

This article will aim to highlight Week 17 waiver wire adds for running backs, players that you should consider targeting on your league's waiver wire. Running backs will be split up into three tiers - from most desirable, to most desperate. I will also include RBs at the bottom of this list that you might consider cutting in order to […]

NBA DFS Risers/Fallers for Week 10

Player values are constantly moving targets in daily leagues. A high profile player can put together a couple of big games and see his price tag skyrocket. Likewise, a couple of bad games can lead a player's stock to plummet. The correlation isn't always immediate, leading to some discrepancies in value. Savvy DFS players can […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: In the "Where did that come from?" category, DeAndre Washington ran for 99 yards and two touchdowns in Week 16. He wasn't even active for three of the last four games, and this was the first time Washington registered double-digit fantasy points. […]

Paul Perkins (RB, NYG) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Shane Vereen is back on IR and Rashad Jennings is simply ineffective. Enter rookie Paul Perkins. He seemed to take over as the lead back in Week 16 with 15 carries for 68 yards, compared to nine carries and 44 yards for […]

Alex Collins (RB, SEA) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Sure to be a popular add this week, Alex Collins may see by far his biggest workload of the year in Week 17. Thomas Rawls exited early with a shoulder injury and is questionable entering the matchup with San Francisco. The 49ers […]

Week 16 Monday Night NFL Matchups Analysis: Start/Sit

It's time for the Week 16 installment of Monday night matchups with my start/sit recommendations. This week, the Lions and Cowboys square off in a potential playoff preview. 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 that we love, […]

Week 16 NFL Matchups Analysis (Part 2) - Start/Sit for Fantasy Football

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Below you will find part two of our Week 16 NFL matchups & fantasy football start/sit analysis for the 2016 NFL football season. Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) breaks down the second half of the Week 16 matchups to help you prepare your lineups to win this week. Be sure to also check out part one of […]

J.J. Barea (PG/SG, DAL) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 38% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: J.J. Barea was off to a hot start in his first 10 games of the season before a calf injury cost him an entire month. He made his return on Monday, and although he was under a minutes restriction, he managed 11 […]

Marreese Speights (PF/C, LAC) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 21% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Blake Griffin will out for 3-6 weeks as he undergoes a knee procedure, so Marreese Speights will see a bump in minutes and production. He has seen limited time when Griffin is healthy, playing an average of 15.5 MPG, which is on […]