BALLER MOVE: Draft as a handcuff or RB3/flex in late rounds CURRENT ADP: 112 STD, 93 PPR ANALYSIS: Fred Jackson has great value as a handcuff and has proven he can be fantasy relevant as a backup running back. Despite never being the clear number one back, Fred Jackson has topped 1,000 yards from scrimmage in […]
Full Story »NYJ RB Chris Ivory: Potential Three-Down Back and Draft Steal?
Since joining the Jets in 2013, Chris Ivory has led the team in carries both years. That isn’t exactly saying a whole lot, as he failed to crack 200 carries in either season. That said, the Jets did bring in some real competition last year in former star Chris Johnson. This year the Jets have […]
Full Story »Jon Gray (SP, COL) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Add in desperate situations or in deeper leagues with innings limits. OWNED IN: 6% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Allow me to preface this by saying that a certain degree of desperation is required to roll the dice on a Colorado pitcher. That said, there are plenty of fantasy teams that might be able to […]
Full Story »Is ARI WR Larry Fitzgerald Bouncing Back in 2015?
While he’s been one of the most reliable and productive wide receivers of the last decade, many are writing off Larry Fitzgerald in 2015 for a variety of reasons. He’s old, the Cardinals have two young receivers in Michael Floyd and John Brown who will steal targets, he’s old, he has declined in the last […]
Full Story »Pittsburgh Steelers: 2015 Fantasy Football Analysis and Team Outlook
The Pittsburgh Steelers are the only team in the NFL that roster two players who are consistently ranked within the top-10 overall in fantasy. Both running back Le’Veon Bell and wide receiver Antonio Brown are at the very top of their position and with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger under center, there’s an argument to be made […]
Full Story »MLB DFS - Lineup Picks & Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 8/13/15
On a day with only nine games, the options are limited. You need to make each pick worthwhile and be able to afford the top pitchers on Thursday, August 13th. I have gathered the statistical information from each game and have found the best matchups with reasonable prices. With fewer games, you need to find […]
Full Story »Fantasy Football PPR Rankings: Top 200
It's almost time for the NFL season, and fantasy football drafts are getting underway. It's that time RotoBallers. We've been waiting a while for this time, and couldn't be more prepared to help you dominate your drafts. Below are RotoBaller's 2015 fantasy football rankings for PPR (point per reception) leagues. These staff consensus rankings take the average ranks […]
Full Story »Charles Sims (RB, TB) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target in Late Rounds in PPR Leagues Current ADP: 131 STD, 123 PPR ANALYSIS: Charles Sims was an excellent pass-catching back in college, where he caught at least 37 passes in each of his four college seasons, including 70 as a freshman. Despite playing 100 fewer snaps than Doug Martin last season, Sims had more […]
Full Story »Roy Helu (RB, OAK) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target in Late Rounds in PPR Leagues Current ADP: 222 STD, 134 PPR ANALYSIS: Roy Helu will serve as Latavius Murray's backup in Oakland, but is definitely the best receiving back on the team. In three full seasons used mostly as a third down back in Washington, Helu averaged 40 catches a season. Last year, […]
Full Story »EPL Week 1 Recap: First Blood of the Season to City, While Red Devils Disappoint
Just as one sparrow does not a summer make, one weekend of soccer does not a champion crown. However, the pundits, analysts and football's fortune tellers are no doubt juggling the results of the opening weekend to glean some clues into one of life's greatest mysteries - which of the top four will win the […]
Full Story »Danny Woodhead (RB, SD) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target in Late Rounds in PPR Leagues CURRENT ADP: 162 STD, 102 PPR ANALYSIS: Danny Woodhead established himself as one of the best receiving backs in football in his first season as a Charger in 2013, having posted a receiving line of 76-605-6. Last year, unfortunately, he broke his fibula and missed 13 games. However, the […]
Full Story »Fierce 40: College Football 2015 Rankings - Mississippi State Bulldogs (#24)
Welcome to the Fierce 40 series of my 2015 College Football Rankings, where I will be counting down the top 40 ranked teams in the NCAA. Today I will be analyzing the Mississippi State Bulldogs, 24 overall for the 2015 college football season. I will be releasing one NCAA team preview per day, providing my analysis on each team in […]
Full Story »Kendall Wright (WR, TEN) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target in Late Rounds as WR4 Current ADP: 145 STD, 115 PPR ANALYSIS: Kendall Wright is one year removed from a breakout 2013 campaign in which he collected 94 receptions, 1,079 yards and two touchdowns with Jake Locker and Ryan Fitzpatrick at quarterback. In 2014, he caught passes from Locker, Charlie Whitehurst and Zach Mettenberger, and […]
Full Story »Live Fantasy Football Draft Prep Q&A with Edward G (8/12)
Wednesday Evening – Live Fantasy Football Draft Prep Q&A RotoBaller writer and Lead NFL Editor Edward Gorelik (@EdwardGorelik) will be answering all fantasy football questions tonight, Wednesday August 12th at 8:00 PM EST. Draft Prep, sleepers, rankings, dynasty questions, Ed has been studying tape all summer to prepare for the NFL Season and help you win your fantasy leagues! Come join […]
Full Story »MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 8/12/15
Check out the box scores from Tuesday night. In the interesting fact department, every single home team won. It’s the first time in the history of Major League Baseball that every single home team won on one night. As for Wednesday, we are going to delve into only the late games since there are a […]
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