Kyle Gibson pitched six shutout innings in the Minnesota Twins' 7-1 defeat over the Cleveland Indians in the first half of Wednesday's doubleheader. Gibson scattered four hits throughout six innings while striking out nine batters. Not only was it a major bounce back start after allowing six runs to the Indians during his last outing, […]
Full Story »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. […]
Full Story »Dorial Green-Beckham (WR, TEN) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 42% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: First things first, he is on the Titans, and the Titans have a Week 4 bye. Do not pick him up expecting to plug him in this week. Okay, now that I'm confident you're informed, here's why you want this guy. Green-Beckham is […]
Full Story »Leonard Hankerson (WR, ATL) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: So maybe you didn't see this Adam Schefter tweet, saying how the Falcons view Hankerson and Roddy White as "2 and 2A" receivers. If you're a Roddy White owner you've definitely noticed. White went without a catch again in Week 3, while Hankerson ended […]
Full Story »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 […]
Full Story »Ted Ginn (WR, CAR) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Ted Ginn is exactly what you think he is. He's a speedy deep route specialist who needs to connect on the long ball in order to provide value for fantasy owners (and the Carolina Panthers). Luckily, Cam Newton is pretty darn good at […]
Full Story »Julius Thomas Not Yet Cleared to Play
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Julius Thomas has still not been cleared to play according to the Florida Times Union. The former Broncos tight end has been recovering from a broken right hand suffered on Aug. 14. It is believed that he will return to the lineup around week 6, and when he does - he […]
Full Story »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 […]
Full Story »Victor Cruz Hurt Again, Continues to Disappoint Owners
Just when we thought Victor Cruz would be making his way back into the starting lineup for the New York Giants, we receive some bad news. Apparently the slot receiver aggravated his calf injury in practice on Wednesday. "Victor came out and tried to do individuals," coach Tom Coughlin said. "He felt the calf again […]
Full Story »Cordarrelle Patterson to Get Another Chance With Vikings
Have you already given up on Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson? Most people have. But the former first round draft pick will get another chance to prove himself now that Jarius Wright has been ruled out 1-2 weeks with a hand injury. Vikings starting receiver Charles Johnson is also batting a rib injury which […]
Full Story »Vernon Davis Does Not Practice on Wednesday
San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis did not participate in practice on Wednesday due to a knee injury. He suffered the injury against the Cardinals on Sunday and missed most of the second half because of it. Knee problems are never a good sign for any football player, especially an aging receiving threat like […]
Full Story »Antonio Gates (TE, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In All Leagues OWNED IN: 47% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: There is a 53% chance that last year's No. 2 tight end is sitting on your waiver wire. He is healthy, well-rested and likely looking to make a statement after being suspended for PEDs. In case you forgot, Antonio Gates looked rejuvenated in 2014, […]
Full Story »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 […]
Full Story »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 […]
Full Story »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 […]
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