Lance Dunbar (RB, DAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 48% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Lance Dunbar is a tough guy to justify putting in your starting lineup, given he was expected to be the third running back on his own depth chart -- and is still just second -- but he has proven productive enough to at least […]

Daily Fantasy Football Picks and Advice: Week 4 NFL DFS DraftKings Lineups and Sleepers

Welcome to the Week 4 edition of Daily Fantasy Football DraftKings Targets. An introduction is not really all that necessary, as the title of this DFS article pretty much sums up what is going to be discussed. It's important to identify players with good matchups, but we also want to look at their DraftKings prices […]

Week 4 Running Back Rankings & Matchups Analysis

Below you will find our Week 4 Running Back rankings, to help determine your RB starts/sits for this week, brought to you by Edward Gorelik (@EdwardGorelik) and Zach Wilkens (@LopsidedTrades). Featured fantasy football writer Zach Wilkens also highlights some RB rankings and matchups analysis for Week 4, and draws some matchup conclusions. He tells you who […]

Panthers' Jonathan Stewart Likely a Game-Time Decision

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart has always had a knack for showing up on the injury reports and this season is certainly no different. Stewart is currently dealing with a knee injury that has put his status for week 4 in doubt. The Panthers are reportedly taking a "wait and see" approach on Stewart, […]

Doug Martin Suffers Knee Injury in Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin suffered a knee injury at practice on Wednesday which kept him out of practice on Thursday. Head coach Lovie Smith said Martin is expected to be OK and return to practice on Friday, but this is definitely something worth keeping an eye on. Martin has yet to run […]

Jay Cutler and Alshon Jeffrey Both Highly Questionable

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and wide receiver Alshon Jeffrey are both highly questionable for their week 4 matchup against the Oakland Raiders. Cutler is considered 50/50 to play on Sunday due to a hamstring injury while Jeffrey remain limited in practice on Thursday due to his own hamstring injury. Cutler and Jeffrey are a […]

Jeremy Hill (RB, CIN) - Fantasy Football Sells?

After loads of talk about Hill assuming a workhorse role in the Bengals backfield, the exact opposite occurred in Week 3. Giovanni Bernard came in early, and rarely left the field. While the Bengals’ pass-happy game plan may have been the determining factor there, the fact that Hill only played on 31% of Cincinnati’s snaps […]

LeSean McCoy and Sammy Watkins Out vs. Giants

The Buffalo Bills will be without running back LeSean McCoy and wide receiver Sammy Watkins when they face the New York Giants in week 4. McCoy is dealing with a hamstring injury while Watkins has a calf issue. McCoy's absence means Karlos Williams is an absolute must start in all fantasy football leagues. Even if […]

Matt Jones (RB, WSH) - Fantasy Football Buy Lows?

After exploding onto the scene in Week 2, Jones came back to Earth in a big way against the Giants last Thursday. Game flow can be blamed for at least some of that, which bodes well for what looks to be a bright future for the rookie. Yes, the Redskins’ brass still claims that Alfred Morris is […]

DeMarco Murray Is Healthy Enough to Play, But Will He?

Philadelphia Eagles running back, and 2015 fantasy football disappointment, DeMarco Murray practiced in full on Thursday and is expected to play against the Washington Redskins. But then again, Chip Kelly could decide to sit him as a healthy scratch due to how good Ryan Mathews and Darren Sproles played last week. Against the tough New […]

Thursday Night NFL Matchups Analysis: Week 4 Start/Sit for Fantasy Football

The Baltimore Ravens have had a rough start to say the least, starting 0-3 with three AFC losses and one AFC North division loss. With their backs against the wall, head coach John Harbaugh takes him team into Pittsburgh to face the Steelers on Thursday Night Football. Fortunately for the Ravens, they’re facing Michael Vick […]

Bye, Bye Blue: Arian Foster Likely to Play Week 4

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster dropped in fantasy football drafts due to a groin injury that was expected to keep him out for several weeks. Initial reports even questioned if he'd be able to return at all this season. Well, his recovery has gone great and it sounds like he's ready to make all […]

RotoBaller Radio Podcast: NFL Week 4 DFS Preview & Matchup Sleepers

RotoBaller is very excited about the launch of our very own radio station. You can now find our new shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every Wednesday night, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph (@RealTalkRaph) will be talking all things DFS and fantasy football to give you an edge on sites like […]

Marshawn Lynch Owners Should Add Thomas Rawls

Marshawn Lynch is considered a 50% chance of playing in week four, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Marshawn Lynch carried the ball only five times before leaving last Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears in week three with an injured hamstring. Leading up to that game, Lynch was dealing with a calf injury, and now […]

Chris Johnson to Keep Workload Upon Andre Ellington's Return

Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians said today he will look to continue to give Chris Johnson 15-20 touches even upon Ellington's return, due to Johnson's high octane performance last week. After a pedestrian performance in week two (20 carries for 72 yards, 3.6 yards per carry), Johnson showed us shades of CJ2K and broke out with a boisterous […]

Darren McFadden (RB, DAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stash in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 62% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Darren McFadden picked up a lot of steam in the preseason, becoming a hot commodity as it was being reported that he might pass Joseph Randle for "lead dog" duties in Dallas' running back committee. As it stands, Randle has a pretty clear handle […]

Bilal Powell (RB, NYJ) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 28% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Bilal Powell was thrust into the action last week as the bellcow running back for the New York Jets against the Philadelphia Eagles, much to the chagrin of Chris Ivory owners as Ivory was listed as active, only to chill out on the sidelines. […]

Duke Johnson (RB, CLE) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 49% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Duke Johnson was a very hot name coming into 2015, however the first few Browns games have really cooled off the fire surrounding him. Isaiah Crowell has gotten the first crack at the running back job with Johnson dealing with a hamstring injury […]

Reggie Bush Returns to 49ers Practice

Reggie Bush has returned to practice for the San Francisco 49ers after missing the last two games. This will give the team a much-needed receiving threat out of the backfield. Although Bush's presence will undoubtedly help the 49ers on the football field, it won;t have much of an impact for fantasy football players. Carlos Hyde […]

Alfred Blue (RB, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 23% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Alfred Blue had one of the best games of his career just in time for the projected return of Arian Foster. The second-year running back ripped off 139 yards and a touchdown on 31 carries against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and […]

Thomas Rawls (RB, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Last week Seattle Seahawks star running back Marshawn Lynch sustained a hamstring injury and was not able to finish the game vs. the Bears, finishing with a paltry five attempts and 14 yards rushing. In his absence rookie RB Thomas Rawls stepped up and […]

Darren Sproles (RB, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In All Leagues OWNED IN: 52% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: As people debate whether DeMarco Murray or Ryan Mathews will end being the Eagles "lead back" the rest of the season (I think it will be Mathews), Darren Sproles quietly leads the team in fantasy points.  Unlike Murray and Mathews, Sproles has a tight grip […]

Ronnie Hillman (RB, DEN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 36% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Denver Broncos have had one of the most hotly discussed backfields in each of the last four seasons, and this year is no different. With Peyton Manning at QB and Gary Kubiak at the helm this should be a running […]

Tennessee Titans Backfield: Bishop Sankey, Antonio Andrews or Dexter McCluster?

Are you going insane trying to figure out what Tennessee Titans running back should be inserted into your fantasy football lineups? Well, let me make it easy on you: NONE! The Titans obviously have no clearcut starter and plan on going with the hot-hand until one running back proves himself better than the rest. The […]

Chris Johnson vs. Andre Ellington: Who to Start?

With Andre Ellington expected to be back for the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday against the St. Louis Rams, your first reaction may have been to immediately bench running back Chris Johnson and start Ellington. Well, not so fast! Coach Bruce Arians has said that Johnson is still expected to see 15-20 carries a game. So […]

Arian Foster Will Be a Game-Time Decision

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster will be a game-time decision on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, according to ESPN's Ed Werder. Whenever Foster does return, he'll likely be on a pitch count until he's able to prove he can handle the workload again. Alfred Blue struggled in Foster's absence during the first two weeks […]

Ryan Mathews (RB, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In All Leagues OWNED IN: 54% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Despite an incredibly ugly start to the season, the starting running back in a Chip Kelly offense has been a hot commodity thanks to its high-volume of snaps and running plays.  Heading into this season, I was not willing to pay the steep price […]

RotoBaller Radio Podcast: Week Four Waiver Wire Sleepers & Analysis

RotoBaller is very excited about the launch of our very own radio station. You can now find our new shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every Tuesday night, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano will be discussing the hottest waiver wire pickups, free agent sleepers and fantasy football injury news […]

Doug Martin (RB, TB) - Fantasy Football Fallers

Originally, Doug Martin was going to be one of the "obvious" examples at the beginning of the piece, but I watch Tampa Bay a bunch and others might (should) not right now. Tampa Bay's offensive line is terrible. There's no hope right now. It's in shambles. The highest rated player according to ProFootballFocus is Evan […]

Fantasy Football Fallers - Carlos Hyde, Anquan Boldin, Colin Kaepernick

The entire San Francisco offense is on my fallers list following Week 3. I like doing this. Don't hate on blanket statements, they can be efficient sometimes. It shouldn't be news to anyone that the 49ers were absolutely embarrassed in Week 3 against the Arizona Cardinals. The 49ers are an interesting case. One couldn't get much […]