Why the Baltimore Ravens Will Beat the Cleveland Browns in Week 5

After a disastrous 0-3 start, the Baltimore Ravens got a season-saving win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 4. Despite the loss of wide receiver Steve Smith, the Ravens used their ground game and defense to slow down the Steelers' high-powered offense, even though the absence of Ben Roethlisberger definitely helped their cause. Still, the […]

Thursday a Potential Redemption Day for Texans’ QB Ryan Mallett

“Laying the hammer down” is one of those idiomatic power phrases reserved for the likes of Thor and Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor. In spite of what Texans’ quarterback Ryan Mallett’s surname might suggest, he doesn’t belong in the aforementioned group of macho men. However, Texans’ head coach Bill O’Brien couldn’t disagree more. In fact, O’Brien […]

Ram Down: LB Alec Ogletree Out for the Long Haul

This season has been an up-and-down affair for Rams’ fans. From threats of moving the team to Los Angeles to beating the Seattle Seahawks on opening day, they’ve seen more than their fair share of drama. Today, continuing along with same undulating trend of emotional highs and lows, anyone and everyone involved with the Midwest […]

NFL Survivor League Picks – Survivor Pool Targets & Avoids (Week 5)

The first quarter of the season ended with Seattle narrowly escaping in a game that never should have been that close. If the Seahawks lost, many people would have been knocked out of their survivor pool. For my picks; the Browns lost to the Chargers because God hates Cleveland and the Cardinals were shockingly upset by Todd Gurley […]

Scramble to Add Michael Vick in Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ or 2QB Leagues OWNED IN: 19% percent of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Vick’s first start with the Steelers wasn’t pretty, but I didn’t expect much. Being thrust into the starting role on a short week is incredibly tough. Especially so for Vick, who wasn’t signed until the end of August. Now he […]

Blake Bortles: Your Sneaky Week 5 Waiver Pickup at QB

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 31% percent of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Bortles hasn't been pretty but he has now provided three straight respectable fantasy weeks. During that span he has averaged 271 yards passing and has racked up 5 touchdowns to just 1 turnover. He has also run for 20+ yards in three […]

Alex Smith (QB, KC) Is a Strong Play Against Bumbling Bears

BALLER MOVE:  Add as Injury or Bye Week Replacement OWNED IN: 38% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: It hasn’t been pretty, but aside from a matchup with the very elite Broncos defense, Alex Smith continues delivering solid fantasy performances. This past week he didn’t even score a touchdown, but in typical Alex Smith fashion he didn’t […]

Stream Josh McCown As A Bye Week Fill-In?

Have no fear Cam Newton owners, Josh McCown is here. Wait, what? That's right, I said start McCown. In his past two starts he has been carving, completing 60-of-90 passes for 697 yards and four touchdowns. Don't forget that McCown was leading the Browns on their opening drive at New York Jets until a helicopter fall […]

MLS Playoff Previews - Major League Soccer Analysis

The Audi 2015 Major League Soccer (MLS) playoffs are around the corner and the teams are busy plotting their way ahead. With just three weeks remaining in the regular season, the picture is becoming clearer. However, there is still a lot of soccer to play, which makes the weeks before the play-offs very exciting indeed. […]

Andrew Luck Will Be a Game-Time Decision on Thursday Night

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck will be a game-time decision on Thursday Night Football against the Houston Texans. Luck is reportedly dealing with a partially separated throwing shoulder, which has to be one of the worst injuries a quarterback can have while trying to play. If Luck can't go, Matt Hasselbeck would likely receive his […]

Week 5 Deeper Sleepers: Buying the Browns?

Welcome to our season-long segment at RotoBaller where we will be targeting players owned in 25% or less of Fleaflicker leagues. A couple picks put up solid performances (Ryan Fitzpatrick, Falcons D) while Ty Montgomery stunk the bed. Can't hit 'em all. Week 4 was a great week for DFS players, with Josh McCown, Tavon Austin, and Allen […]

German Bundesliga - The Season So Far

The German Bundesliga will be taking a break from the adrenaline pumping action until 16th October so this gives us a chance to look back at the eight rounds played and get an idea of how the season is evolving so far. Editor’s Note: Be sure to check out all of our articles, and read […]

La Liga - Week 7

The Spanish Primera Division never fails to offer up the scintillating and this weekend the marquee event was the derby in Madrid that saw Atletico host Real at the Vicente Calderon Stadium. Editor’s Note: Be sure to check out all of our articles, and read more about the EPL and Spanish La Liga at http://www.rotoballer.com/category/premier-league-bpl-epl-soccer Atletico […]

Nick Foles (QB, STL) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues (FAAB Bid: $3 - 5) OWNED IN: 33% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Nick Foles turned a lot of people off in a stinker against the bum Steelers' secondary in Week 3, only to turn around a lead the Rams to a victory over the previously undefeated Cardinals. The Cardinals have a […]

Jay Cutler (QB, CHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues (FAAB Bid: $6 - 8) OWNED IN: 35% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Yeah I know, he went against the Oakland Raiders in his return from a hamstring injury, and those stats that he accrued with Martellus Bennett won't always be there thanks to Oakland's refusal to guard tight ends appropriately. Week […]

Week 4 NFL Recap: Injuries, Breakout Performers & Game by Game Analysis

Believe it or not, we might have actually seen the injury bug settle back down to normal levels after week four. This was the first Sunday of the season in which injuries seemed to be a much less significant part of the narrative compared to the first three weeks. That being said, there were still […]

FAAB Auction Bidding – Week 5 NFL Waiver Wire Targets

We now find ourselves passing the quarter-mile marker in this fantasy football race (unless you play in a 17 week league and want to get technical on me), and the standings are really starting to take shape. Week 4 does not appear to be bringing gifts for those in need, though that's not to say […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Overview & Free Agent Sleepers

Waiver Wire Adds for Week Five The fourth Sunday of the season is through, and the wackiness continues. The Jets toppled the Dolphins in London, while the Jay Cutler returned to the Bears to keep them from falling to the Raiders. And there's still another big matchup on tonight's Monday Night slate. Week 4 was filled with some star-studded […]

Ryan Mallett: Don't Make the Same Mistake Houston Is Making

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien has announced that his team will stick with Ryan Mallett under center despite benching him for Brian Hoyer against the Atlanta Falcons in week 4. "He's our starting quarterback. [But] he needs to do better," O'Brien said. Just because the Texans are sticking with Mallett for another week doesn't […]

Torrey Smith: Stick With Him or Drop Him?

Even when Torrey Smith was with the Baltimore Ravens he was a boom or bust wide receiver. He has never had the best hands, but he's always been a threat to score from anywhere on the field - especially when his quarterback can throw the deep ball. But through four games, the now San Francisco […]

Sam Bradford (QB, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 58% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: There weren't any quarterback performances this week that look good enough to make a QB worth picking up other than Sam Bradford's. All the hype on Bradford took it's time to materialize, but against the Redskins it finally seemed like it came together. At least somewhat. Bradford threw 28 […]

Philip Rivers, Vincent Jackson, Sam Bradford - Week 4 Fantasy Studs

Aside from Devonta Freeman, there were a few other players who put up big points in Week 4 for fantasy football owners. Let's take a look at the top performers, assuming PPR formats and six-point touchdown scoring. Philip Rivers had a great game, completing 23-of-38 pass attempts for 358 passing yards and three touchdowns. That […]

Is Drew Brees Really Back For Fantasy Owners?

It was great site to see. After missing the Week 3 game against the Panthers, Drew Brees made his triumphant return in Week 4 versus the Dallas Cowboys. He completed 33-of-44 pass attempts, good for an 80.5% completion rate, to go along with 359 passing yards and two touchdowns. Not too shabby, and also good […]

Andrew Luck Expected To Play On Thursday

After missing the Week 4 game against the the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Colts are planning for Andrew Luck to make his return to the lineup on Thursday night against the Houston Texans. It's not guaranteed that he will play as of yet - but in general this is good news for both the Colts and […]

La Liga - The Season So Far

La Liga heads into the International break after seven rounds of matches and, although it is too early to come to any definitive conclusions, there is enough evidence so far to get a glimpse into how the Spanish season is evolving. Here is a concise recap of the more significant events from the first seven […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire & QB Streamers: Alex Smith, Blake Bortles, Michael Vick

Last week I was 2 for 3 in streaming picks. Derek Carr was the one disappointment and I know just about everybody expected more from him. Still, he didn't kill you with 200 yards and 2 touchdowns to 1 interception. Both Alex Smith and Blake Bortles delivered good fantasy performances and if you rolled with […]

Saints Put Cowboys Away in Overtime

People were still rattling off comical tweets and hilarious gifs of kickers failing after Saints' kicker Zach Hocker hit the left upright on a 30 yard field goal attempt in the waning moments of the fourth quarter game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. The referee may also have still been explaining the […]

Tyrod Taylor Looks to Stay Hot - Is a Must Start in Week 4

Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor has been a top scoring fantasy option the past two weeks and hopes to continue playing well against the New York Giants at home. Taylor threw for 277 yards, 3 touchdowns and no interceptions last week against the Miami Dolphins. The Giants are giving up 335 passing yards a game […]

Andrew Luck To Sit, Matt Hasselbeck a Deep Fantasy Option?

Colts starting quarterback Andrew Luck is officially listed a questionable for Sunday, but according to Chris Mortensen on Twitter, he's expected to sit out the week four contest against the Jacksonvile Jaguars. He was limited in practice all week but the pain is said to be the main issue with his throwing shoulder. Indy looks to […]

Week 4 Fantasy Football Rankings: Standard and PPR Analysis

What's up RotoBallers. Week 3 is complete and we hope you managed to secure the win! To celebrate, today we are bringing you our Week 4 fantasy football rankings to help prepare you for your Week 4 matchups. Below you will find both PPR rankings and standard league rankings for Week 4, brought to you by […]