Garrett Graham – TE, Houston Texans – Waiver Wire Analysis

Baller Move:  Add in All PPR Leagues Analysis: In the 2 weeks that rookie quarterback Case Keenum has been under center, Houston’s tight end Graham has seen a slight bump in his passing targets.  In week 9 he saw 6 targets, and in the previous game he saw 8 targets.  This is a nice development, and hopefully a sign […]

Chris Ogbonnaya – RB, Cleveland Browns - Waiver Wire Pickup

Baller Move:  Stash in PPR Leagues, Deeper Standard Leagues Analysis: There are a few things we know about the Cleveland Browns in 2013.  Their team is much improved, sitting at 4-5, after bringing in a new head coach and offensive scheme.  They didn’t love what they saw in Trent Richardson, and decided to trade their starting RB to […]

Montee Ball – RB, Denver Broncos - Waiver Wire Pickup

Baller Move:  Stash in Deeper Leagues, Monitor in All Leagues Analysis: Ball has clearly emerged as the #2 running back for the Broncos after Knowshon Moreno, asRonnie Hillman wasn’t even active in their last game.  The Broncos have already said that they want to lighten the workload for their lead running back Moreno over the next few weeks, […]

Andrew Quarless – TE, Green Bay Packers – Waiver Wire Analysis

Baller Move:  Stash in Deeper PPR Leagues Analysis: Since Jermichael Finley went down with his injury, Quarless has been the only relevant tight end in Green Bay.  While his numbers haven’t been great, he did see a big increase in targets and receptions last week after Aaron Rodgers left the game with an injury. Seneca Wallace was then under center for the Packers, […]

Tim Wright - TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

After a silent start to the year, Wright has been climbing the ladder to fantasy relevance week by week. After Week 6, when he reached 91 yards, he’s become more impressive with each game. He’s reached the end zone each of the past two weeks and has become one of Mike Glennon‘s favorite receivers. Wright used […]

EJ Manuel - QB, Buffalo Bills

After the first few weeks of football, I could hardly have referred to Manuel as a “sleeper” but that all changed after he sprained his LCL on October 3rd. He is set to return to the field this weekend, and he could turn out to be a very solid sleeper surprise for those willing to […]

Denard Robinson – RB, Jacksonville Jaguars - Waive Wire Analysis

Baller Move:  Continue Monitoring in All Leagues Analysis: Earlier this week the Jaguars stated that Robinson would be their #2 running back going forward, over both Justin Forsett and Jordan Todman.  At this point of the season, the Jaguars need to be looking towards the future, and the very realistic probability that Maurice Jones-Drew will not be with the team next year […]

Riley Cooper – Philadelphia Eagles

Baller Move: Add Immediately (12+ Teams Standard, PPR) Analysis: As much as I don’t want to write, this I cannot deny that Cooper has some real chemistry withNick Foles. Maybe it’s Cooper’s golden locks that immediately bring attention to Foles eyes? The only big issue here is: will Foles remain the starting quarterback in Philadelphia? Because with Michael Vick orMatt […]

Doug Baldwin – Seattle Seahawks

Baller Move: Add Immediately (12+ Teams Standard, PPR) Analysis: Last week I failed to mention that the loss of Sidney Rice would present an opportunity for Doug Baldwin. Well now the secret is out and he shined this past week against Tampa Bay. Over the past two weeks Baldwin has received 18 total targets with 13 catches, 166 yards, and […]

Aaron Dobson – New England Patriots

Baller Move: Add Immediately (12+ Teams Standard, PPR) Analysis: Aaron Dobson is building chemistry with Tom Brady and it’s showing. This past week Dobson had 2 touchdowns, 130 yards, and 5 catches on 9 targets. For the long haul I see tremendous upside for Dobson because Tom Brady is an elite quarterback, and has been looking for a true #1 wide receiver […]

Earl Thomas, Seattle Seahawks (IDP – S)

Baller Move: Add in Standard Leagues (12+ teams IDP Leagues) Analysis: On the season Thomas has 71 total tackles, 4 interceptions and 2 forced fumbles. The past 3 weeks combined he’s racked up 24 tackles and 4 assists which is 8 tackles a week. If you are looking for and IDP Safety option Thomas is a nice […]

Arizona Cardinals, DEF

Baller Move: Add in Standard Leagues (12+ teams) Analysis: Arizona faces Houston who has the second most points given up to defenses. Houston is battling RB injury issues, head coach out with medical concerns, and a starting QB question mark…although Keenum seems to have locked up the starting QB spot. With so many question marks on Houston’s […]

Indianapolis Colts, DEF

Baller Move: Add in Standard Leagues (12+ teams) Analysis: This week the Colts will be facing a STL offense that will try to run the ball as much as possible. The only problem is Indianapolis is ranked 3rd in stopping the run. So the question is will the Colts stopZac Stacy & company? I think they will make […]

Mike Tolbert – Carolina Panthers

Baller Move:  Add in Deep PPR Leagues Analysis:  Although Jonathan Stewart returned from his multi-week injury yesterday, Tolbert was still involved in the Carolina running back scheme.  DeAngelo Williams did not not play particularly well this week, and the Panthers want to try and keep Stewart healthy for the remainder of their playoff-bound season.  So Tolbert will continue […]

Ben Tate – Houston Texans

Baller Move:  Add in All Leagues Analysis:  Although Arian Foster was active and “got the start” last night, he had to quickly leave the game on the opening drive with a back injury.  He was already very questionable coming into the game with a hamstring issue, and clearly wasn’t ready to play like an NFL running back […]

Shonn Greene - Tennessee Titans

Baller Move: Stash in deeper leagues. Analysis: Earlier this week, the Titans declared they saw Greene getting around 15 touches a game moving forward. While this didn’t pan out on Sunday with CJ2K finally getting something going in the run game against the pathetic Rams rush D, Greene still produced and perhaps will be as […]

Andre Brown - New York Giants

Baller Move: Stash in all formats. Analysis: I mentioned this earlier, but it’s worth reiterating as Andre Brown is only owned in 35% of leagues. Andre Brown is the best back on the Giants, and with the mess their backfield has been going through, Brown shouldn’t have a problem taking over. He confirmed he will […]

Rashad Jennings - Oakland Raiders

Baller Move: Add in all formats. Analysis: Darren McFadden went down yet again in week 9. Shocking, I know. DMC reaggravated the same hamstring injury that ailed him earlier this year, and history strongly suggests he could miss multiple weeks as players typically miss a decent amount of time when this happens. This all points […]

Chris Ivory - New York Jets

Baller Move: Stash in all formats. Analysis: Chris Ivory was named a captain heading into week 9. After a big week against the Patriots, Ivory barely saw the field with the Jets playing from far behind in week 8 against the Bengals and preferring Powell as the passing down back. Ivory got the call again […]

Mike James - Tampa Bay Bucs

Baller Move: Add in all formats. Analysis:  Mike James is somehow still available in over 50% of leagues. While he is beyond unlikely to wind up in Canton, Mike James has been getting a heavy workload with Doug Martin out. In a year with so few reliable halfbacks, any guy in his situation is worth […]

Case Keenum - Houston Texans

Baller Move: Add in Deep Leagues (for the right matchups) Analysis: Case Keenum had already put up a very good game against the Chiefs’ 3rd ranked passing defense and proved that was no fluke in week 9.  He is now officially fantasy relevant following a 20-of-34 350 yards and three touchdown performance in his week 9 Sunday night matchup against the Colts.  He […]

Nick Foles - Philadelphia Eagles

Baller Move: Add in All Leagues Analysis: Nick Foles’ 13 TD and 0 INT are absolutely legitimate.  Even when you try to discount his 7 TD performance against the porous Raiders defense you can’t deny his 6 TD and 0 INT in his other starts.  He faces the Packers 19th ranked D in week 10 and should be able to […]

Mike Glennon – Tampa Bay Bucs

Baller Move: Stash in Deep Leagues Analysis: Mike Glennon survived his short-week matchup against the Carolina Panthers’ fourth-ranked defense, and followed that by almost leading the undermanned Bucs to a seemingly improbable upset of the 7-1 Seahawks.  In a tough week 9 matchup Glennon played carefully throwing 17-23 with 168 yards and 2 TD/0 INT.  Despite consecutive matchups against top […]

Zach Ertz, Philadelphia Eagles

BALLER MOVE: Short-term deep-league add ANALYSIS: Ertz had a good game against Oakland with five catches for 42 yards and his first career TD. The tight end does not catch too many passes with only 19 on the season, but he makes up for it with a solid 12.79 yards per reception. Ertz gets Green Bay in […]

Brandon Pettigrew, Detroit Lions

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues, but look for someone else if possible ANALYSIS: Pettigrew had a decent game against Dallas, catching three passes for 31 yards. He’s only caught 26 passes on the season, but has a respectable 8.65 yards per reception. In Week 10, the Lions face a Bears team that’s not particularly strong in defending […]

Coby Fleener, Indianapolis Colts

BALLER MOVE: Continue Scouting ANALYSIS: Fleener was solid against the Texans, notching 64 receiving yards on three catches. He has 102 receiving yards over the last two games and seems to be in a groove. This week, Fleener and the Colts face the Rams, whose defense has been fairly stingy, allowing only 220.6 passing yards per game. You […]

Tim Wright, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Wright had a good game against Seattle, hauling in four receptions for 58 yards and one TD. This was the second consecutive game in which he caught at least four passes and had a touchdown reception. Wright’s upcoming matchup is fairly positive, and he could have another solid game facing […]

Drew Davis, Atlanta Falcons - Waiver Wire Pickup

Baller Move:  Add in Deeper PPR Leagues Analysis:  With Roddy White still nursing an injury, and Julio Jones out for the year, Davis has been given an opportunity to play the past couple of weeks.  Last week, he received 71 out of 83 snaps, which is always a great sign when analyzing players off the waiver wire.  More importantly […]

Jake Locker, Tennessee Titans - Waiver Wire Pickup

Baller Move:  Add in Deeper Leagues, All 2QB Leagues Analysis:  Locker was always considered a talented Quarterback, with running ability and a big arm, but struggled to put all the pieces together.  But that all seems to have changed this year.  In the five weeks that Locker has been healthy and active, he has put up 18.90 […]

Shane Vereen, New England Patriots – Waiver Wire Pickup

Baller Move:  Stash in All Leagues Analysis:  Vereen was able to practice today, for the first time since injuring his wrist in week 1.  I’m sure Tom Brady, Belichick, and every Patriots fan is ecstatic to hear this.  Vereen was a huge fantasy football sleeper coming into the 2013 season, and exceeded expectations in week 1 before going […]