Corey Clement (RB, PHI) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In All Leagues OWNED IN: 59% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement, along with Wendell Smallwood, will likely be counted on heavily for the foreseeable future with starter Jay Ajayi (torn ACL) out for the remainder of the season. Versatile and valuable veteran back Darren Sproles (hamstring) has missed […]

Warning Signals for RB/WR/TE - Week 7

Every year, certain players are highly drafted in drafts by fantasy owners due to the belief that they will vastly outperform expectations throughout the season. Oftentimes, these players carry a significant amount of hype due to breakout potential, elite status, or lack of alternative options on their teams. However, with every player that does meet […]

Nick Chubb Still Not Getting Enough Touches

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb draws a favorable Week 7 matchup against a Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense that is allowing the seventh-most fantasy points per game to running backs. That being said, it is unlikely that Chubb will see the required touches to take advantage of this plus matchup. Cleveland continues to let the […]

Duke Johnson Hoping To Stay Involved In Week 7

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson is coming off of his best game of the season, which saw him gain 109 all-purpose yards in Week 6. The veteran running back has been mostly ignored by offensive coordinator Todd Haley this season, seeing just 33 total touches through six games. He will face off against a […]

Alvin Kamara - Sell Now or Buy-Low?

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was a beast in his rookie season despite sharing the workload with Mark Ingram. The third-round pick out of Tennessee compiled 728 yards and eight touchdowns on 120 rushing attempts (6.1 yards per carry) while adding 81 receptions (100 targets) for an additional 826 yards (10.2 yards per […]

Carlos Hyde A Low-End RB2 In Week 7

Cleveland Browns running back Carlos Hyde is coming off of his slowest game of the season, which saw him rush for 34 scoreless yards against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6. He suffered from poor game script, which forced the Browns to throw often in the second half after falling behind. Look for Hyde […]

Smashmouth: Offensive Lines Impacting Fantasy Football (Week 7)

It’s hard to believe that this week will mark the halfway point of the fantasy football season for most leagues. It’s time to make the moves that will put your team over-the-top to dominate the remainder of your league. As a fantasy owner, you’ll need to examine all of the circumstances around the players you […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 7

Whether due to their own play, the play of others, or injuries, players' stock increases and decreases on a weekly basis. Perhaps more than any other, the NFL is a league that experiences ups and downs at a rapid pace. With only 16 games, there’s little room for error and seemingly endless opportunities for improvement. […]

FAAB Bidding - Week 7 Waiver Wire Targets

As an addendum to our famous waiver wire pickups list, and our weekly waiver wire columns by position, in this column we also present suggested waiver wire bidding percentages for fantasy football owners in leagues using a Free Agent Acquisition Budget (FAAB). As a caveat, these prices do not by any means indicate how much […]

Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions

Last week it was the vulture, this week it's the no-names. The phrase "that doesn't help anybody" is well-known by fantasy owners and was uttered repeatedly in Week 7. We saw touchdowns from Marcus Johnson, David Moore, Jaron Brown, Paul Richardson, Ito Smith, Erik Swoope, Chris Herndon IV, and Nick O'Leary. That was just in […]

Week 7 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

We now enter planning for Week 7, with many of you contending with an agonizing collection of lingering injuries, or disconcerting results from the backs that you originally believed would be among your most dependable performers.  While this has been frustrating, it is essential that you manage your emotions, avoid making impulsive decisions, and utilize […]

The Cut List - Players on the Chopping Block (Week 7)

This is your weekly list of players to drop. I will do my best to limit this list to injured players and players you might consider holding. If you roster pure handcuffs or backups, obviously you can let them go at any time. The players on this list will, ideally, be guys that aren't clearly […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 7 Lightning Round

As a resident of New England, football Sundays and autumn weather just makes for a beautiful combination. Another great combo is RotoBaller’s waiver-wire workforce and winning. We’re always looking to get you the swiftest intel to act on, so consider this the waiver wire lightning round heading into Week 7. This column is published early […]

Theo Riddick Is A Dart Throw In Week 7

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick has a chance to make an impact against the Dolphins in Week 7. Riddick is the fourth most targeted player on the Lions with 30 looks. He's hauled in 23 of those for 138 yards. While he hasn't found the end zone yet, the Dolphins have allowed the third […]

Thursday Night Football Matchups Analysis - Week 7

The last Thursday Night Football battle featuring two NFC East squads was clearly a one-sided affair. The Philadelphia Eagles completely outpaced the New York Giants in a game where quarterback Carson Wentz threw for three touchdowns, including two to wide receiver Alshon Jeffery, and new lead rusher Corey Clement managed to punch in a touchdown […]

LeGarrette Blount Not On The Radar In Week 7

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount scored his first two touchdowns of the season in Week 5. The Lions short-yardage back is as touchdown dependent as it gets as he only has 117 yards to go with his two scores this season. In Week 7, he draws a tough matchup with the Dolphins front seven. […]

Kerryon Johnson Has Flex Appeal Against Dolphins

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson faces off against a tough Miami defense in Week 7. After leaving the Week 5 game against the Packers with an ankle injury, he did not return. Having a bye week to recover, Johnson gets to face a Dolphins defense that allows 118.2 yards per game. He's had almost […]

LeGarrette Blount (RB, DET) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN:  12% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount has magically maintained fantasy relevance for what feels like six decades and no one understands how. He's the prototypical bowling ball style running back who brings real life value to NFL teams. In a weird, infuriating way for […]

Devonta Freeman To Have Groin Surgery

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (groin) will undergo surgery on his groin in Philadelphia on Thursday, according to a source. Freeman was placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday and will be out for at least the next eight weeks. It means he's unlikely to contribute much to close out the year if he even […]

Kyle Juszczyk (RB, SF) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Things looked pretty grim for the San Francisco passing-game when Jimmy Garoppolo started the season off on such a lackluster note. After his torn ACL forced C.J. Beathard to take over after three games and produce just 223 passing yards with six […]

Marshawn Lynch Could Be Dealing With Long-Term Injury

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said he is concerned that running back Marshawn Lynch's (groin) injury could be a long-term injury. Lynch will be evaluated during the team's Week 7 bye. Beast Mode started off the season with a touchdown in three straight games, but he's gone scoreless in three games since then and […]

Saquon Barkley Has Dynamite MNF Matchup For Week 7

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley will have a fantastic matchup in Week 7 against a Falcons defense that is allowing the third most fantasy points to running backs this season. Barkley has lived up to his preseason hype through the first six games of his career, racking up 373 receiving yards, 438 rushing […]

Kyle Juszczyk Reverts To Blocking Role In Week 6

San Francisco 49ers running back Kyle Juszczyk was held to three catches for 30 yards in Week 6. He also lost a fumble. Juszczyk created some noise after notching 87 scrimmage yards in Week 5 but an active Matt Breida (ankle, shoulder) and relentless ground attack reduced him to his standard blocking role. Game script […]

Deeper Sleepers Heading Into Week 7

Apologies for not telling you to add fantasy superstars Nick O'Leary, David Moore, and Brock Osweiller last week. Clearly I have failed you as a fantasy football writer. I am not worthy of your page views. I'm speaking sarcastically, of course. Those were just three of the names that make you roll your eyes and […]

Mark Ingram Could Disappoint In Week 7

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram should continue to see carries heading towards the team's Week 7 matchup against the Ravens. Ingram returned to the lineup in Week 5 with two rushing touchdowns and added 73 yards from scrimmage. This week the Saints will face a Ravens defense that is allowing the third fewest […]

Alvin Kamara Has Stingy Week 7 Matchup

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara will have a tough matchup on the road against the Ravens in Week 7. Kamara was the top player in fantasy after four weeks of the season but saw his carries cut into by the return of Mark Ingram in Week 5. The Saints offense will go up against a […]

Devonta Freeman Heading To Injured Reserve

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (foot, groin) will be placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. This is an unexpected move and a huge blow to the Falcons offense as well as Freeman's fantasy owners. Freeman injured his knee in the season opener against the Eagles, missed three weeks and then hurt his foot upon […]

Alfred Morris Vanishes From Niners Offense

San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris played only one snap in Week 6 against the Green Bay Packers. His only touch was negated by penalty. This was a nightmare outcome for all fantasy investors hoping an injured Matt Breida (ankle, shoulder) would allot Morris a workhorse-type role. Not only was Breida active but Morris […]

Corey Clement Wasn't On Snap Count In Week 6

Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Mike Groh said running back Corey Clement wasn't on a "pitch count" last Thursday against the Giants after missing two games with a quadriceps injury. Clement played just 26 offensive snaps, while Wendell Smallwood was in on 44 offensive snaps. "He adds a lot to our offense both as a runner […]

Duke Johnson (RB, CLE) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN:  33% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson continues to subsist in a congested backfield, while laboring under the guidance of a coaching staff that has failed to demonstrate the resourcefulness to utilize him effectively. But, it remains difficult to dismiss his talent, or his […]