Vance McDonald (TE, SF) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Old Vance McDonald has now garnered six targets in each of his last three games, but the bad news is that he’s only managed to catch eight of them. At least he caught four of his six targets for 50 yards in Week 10’s loss […...

Jeremy Langford (RB, CHI) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 58% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: I’m going to take a stab at Jeremy Langford's ownership percentage and say that the bulk of it comes from teams/leagues that haven’t been touched since the early going. Langford has been a non-factor in fantasy leagues (and in the NFL) for several weeks now, so definitely […...

Rob Kelley (RB, WAS) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 38% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Rob Kelley ran well in Washington’s Week 10 victory over a strong Vikings defense, as he surpassed four yards per carry with 97 yards on 22 totes. He also had a catch for -2 yards, but obviously that’s not doing anything for you outside […...

Tim Hightower (RB, NO) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 44% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Tim Hightower is still the “B-side” of the RB committee here with the starter Mark Ingram, with the latter out-touching Hightower 13-to-10 in Week 10’s strange loss to Denver. Hightower only got 55 total yards, with 34 of them coming on two receptions. Unfortunately for […...

C.J. Prosise (RB, SEA) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 26% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: C.J. Prosise showed off his receiving skills in Seattle’s battle against the Patriots on Sunday night in Week 10, as he caught all seven of his targets for 87 yards while also rushing the ball 17 times for another 66 yards. Tallying 153 total […...

James Starks (RB, GB) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: See? I told you that James Starks was the add here. I know he’s not a game-breaker, but Mike McCarthy is desperate and has no qualms with leaning on a traditional running back here in Starks. James was only given 10 touches, as he […...

Kenneth Dixon (RB, BAL) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 23% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Kenneth Dixon didn’t look great, but boy howdy did Terrance West look bad. Even against the Cleveland Browns, West could only muster a 3.1 YPC against them while Dixon managed to rustle up 80 yards on 11 touches. This writer doubts that Dixon ever […...

Alfred Morris (RB, DAL) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues as a handcuff for Ezekiel Elliott OWNED IN: 34% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Another week, another buzzy report that Ezekiel Elliott is basically in the crosshairs of the NFL. Alfred Morris is unplayable for as long as Elliott is active, but if this whole domestic violence case ever amounts to any […...

Kapri Bibbs (RB, DEN) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues as a handcuff for Devontae Booker OWNED IN: 19% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Devontae Booker out-touched Kapri Bibbs 26-to-7, and that was in a glorious matchup against the Saints in the dome. Don’t expect anything more out of Bibbs other than his being a handcuff at this point. Denver’s offense just […...

Damien Williams (RB, MIA) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 16- and 18-Team Leagues as a handcuff for Jay Ajayi OWNED IN: 9% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Damien Williams is Jay Ajayi’s handcuff and he hilariously scored two touchdowns on only three touches in Week 10. That sort of hyper-efficiency cannot be relied on in any way of course, but the alarm bells went off briefly […...

Ka'Deem Carey (RB, CHI) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 16- and 18-Team Leagues as a handcuff for Jordan Howard OWNED IN: 7% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Ka'Deem Carey’s momentum from Weeks 6 and 7 has been absolutely demolished lately, but if Jordan Howard misses time then Carey will likely see an uptick in snaps and get some decent work alongside Jeremy Langford. It wouldn’t […...

Fitzgerald Toussaint (RB, PIT) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues as a handcuff for LeVeon Bell OWNED IN: 2% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: With DeAngelo Williams healing from his knee surgery, Fitzgerald Toussaint is now the next man up for Pittsburgh should something happen to LeVeon Bell. While we’re not touting Toussaint as a big talent, the opportunity in Pittsburgh’s high-octane offense is worth […...

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues as a handcuff for Melvin Gordon OWNED IN: 2% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Another handcuff reminder, as Kenneth Farrow is the only man left standing behind Melvin Gordon now that Dexter McCluster is done. Farrow is a UDFA out of Houston who won the MVP Award at the 2015 Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl, […...

Week 11 NFL Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

Welcome to the post-Week 10 installment of the Waiver Wire weekly series for the 2016 fantasy football season. Below are my Week 11 waiver wire pickups and sleepers (depending on league size) to consider adding for your fantasy teams. Week 10’s only big potential casualty came in the form of Jordan Howard, though he eloquently said […...

Week 10 Rankings Analysis: Nick Mariano vs. Industry Consensus

Editor's Note: Nick is currently ranked #22 overall on the experts accuracy results. In Week 6 he was ranked #7 overall, and in Week 5 he was ranked #3 overall. His rankings have been among the most accurate in the fantasy football industry. Pretty impressive stuff. Well, Ryan Tannehill failed to show up against the Jets, and can genuinely not […...

Cameron Brate (TE, TB) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10-team leagues OWNED IN: 37% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Cameron Brate’s six targets in Week 9 matched his combined total from their previous two games, and he caught five of them for 43 yards and a late, garbage-time TD. Points are points though, and Brate would be yet another beneficiary should Mike Evans be limited or out […...

C.J. Fiedorowicz (TE, HOU) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-team league OWNED IN: 22% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: C.J. Fiedorowicz was on a bye and so his ownership dipped a bit, but owners should scoop up the talented Texan as he’s seen at least seven targets in each of his last four games. While Houston’s Week 10 matchup against the Jaguars isn’t particularly […...

Austin Hooper (TE, ATL) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-team leagues OWNED IN: 18% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Austin Hooper finally failed to haul in a target in his first start of his NFL career, but still caught three of his six looks for 46 yards and a touchdown against the Bucs. Jacob Tamme normally sits above him on the depth chart, but a […...

Lance Kendricks (TE, LA) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in 10-team leagues OWNED IN: 15% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Lance Kendricks saw a whopping 12 targets in Los Angeles’ Week 9 loss against the Panthers, as the tight end hauled in seven catches for the second straight week. His 90 yards were nice, and a season-high mark, but the day could’ve been so much better had […...

Vance McDonald (TE, SF) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-team leagues OWNED IN: 13% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: The good news is that McDonald has seen six targets in each of San Francisco’s last two games, with the latest yielding a nice 3-84-1 line for fantasy owners. The bad news is that he has only four catches on those 12 targets, and has benefited from […...

Dominique Jones (TE, MIA) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in 12-team leagues OWNED IN: 0% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: If you’re absolutely pressed against the wall for a tight end, then perhaps Mr. Dominique Jones can help you. Jordan Cameron may have to retire thanks to his concussion history, and Dion Sims is also dealing with a concussion ahead of him on the depth chart. Jones caught three-of-four […...

Rob Kelley (RB, WAS) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10-team leagues OWNED IN: 27% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Remember, Rob Kelley just totaled 87 rushing yards on 21 carries in Week 8 before Washington hit their bye. The obvious issue entering Week 10 is Matt Jones’ health and where he fits in when he’s healthy. Head coach Jay Gruden said that Jones could “come back in […...

Tim Hightower (RB, NO) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10-team leagues OWNED IN: 43% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: After Tim Hightower tallied 26 carries and 102 yards against Seattle last week, he turned 23 carries into 87 yards and a TD. He also chipped in a 15-yard catch. While Mark Ingram easily had a better day (15-158-1 rushing, 2-13-1 receiving), Hightower touched the ball more and […...

Dion Lewis (RB, NE) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10-team leagues OWNED IN: 41% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Dion Lewis returned to practice on Oct. 27 after being removed from the PUP list, and the hope remains that he’ll put on the pads and play in New England’s Week 10 matchup against Seattle. He’s a better pickup in PPR leagues, but the Patriots generate lots […...

Alfred Morris (RB, DAL) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues as a handcuff for Ezekiel Elliott OWNED IN: 35% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Alfred Morris rushed the ball 17 times for 56 yards in Dallas’ Week 9 rout of Cleveland, as they really didn’t need to risk rising star Ezekiel Elliott with the game in hand. This is not about Morris’ potentially being useful as […...

James Starks (RB, GB) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-team leagues OWNED IN: 25% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: James Starks is supposedly targeting Week 10 for a return, which would give him a matchup against the Titans as a “welcome back”. Tennessee has been much better against the run than the pass this season (9th in run DVOA, 24th in pass), but we’re […...

Kenneth Dixon (RB, BAL) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-team leagues OWNED IN: 23% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: There can’t be anyone that feels good about stashing Kenneth Dixon at this point, but at least he touched the ball 11 times in Week 9 after only racking up nine total touches over his first three games in the NFL. He only collected 13 […...

C.J. Prosise (RB, SEA) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-team leagues OWNED IN: 22% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: With Seattle set to play on Monday night, we don’t have much more to add to last week’s blurb. In a nutshell, C.J. Prosise rushed four times for 23 yards and caught all four of his targets for 80 yards, including a 43-yard reception on a nifty […...

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-team leagues OWNED IN: 17% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: The breaking news of Week 9 is that the Giants still suck at running the ball, but at least Paul Perkins racked up 32 yards on 11 carries and added in two 15-yard catches to give him 62 total yards. No one would’ve been happy playing him […...

Peyton Barber (RB, TB) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in 12- and 14-team leagues until Doug Martin returns OWNED IN: 15% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay is really pushing the limits of “next man up” here. While Doug Martin does have a chance to return for the Bucs’ Week 10 home date with the Bears, he’s light years from a sure thing and is unlikely […...