Todd Gurley looks like he deserved the hype that moved him up fantasy draft boards, but he's not the only Ram breaking out this season. Tavon Austin is having the best year of his career, and has the explosive upside that he should be owned in almost every league. Austin has elite speed and elusiveness […]
Full Story »Christine Michael (RB, DAL) – Waiver Wire Pickups
After reports that he would see increased usage in the run game, Christine Michael only had five carries for 18 yards last week. This was disappointing, and made worse when Darren McFadden took over for injured starter Joseph Randle. This week McFadden is one of the top pickups, but Michael still deserves a spot on […]
Full Story »Benjamin Watson (TE, NO) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues & as Bye Week Fill-In OWNED IN: 40% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: When the Saints traded Jimmy Graham this offseason there was a lot of talk about Josh Hill being 'the guy' who would step in. Unfortunately for many fantasy owners that has not happened. Instead veteran Benjamin Watson has emerged […]
Full Story »Charles Sims (RB, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-team PPR leagues / 14-team standard leagues OWNED IN: 60% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: This season Sims has flown under-the-radar due to the rebirth that Doug Martin has experienced. When Sims has been given opportunities he's been an excellent change-of-pace running back who gets plenty of looks in the passing game (22 targets this season). This […]
Full Story »Keeping It in the Air: In Brandon LaFell Tom Brady Trusts
Less than a week after abandoning the run against a stingy New York Jets defense, fantasy owners should follow the lead of the New England Patriots, and stay away from Dion Lewis and LeGarrette Blount. Lewis continues to nurse an abdomen injury that kept him out of action last week. He remains questionable for tonight’s […]
Full Story »Dez Bryant Practices, Tony Romo Begins to Throw
There could finally be some good news coming out of Dallas, and good news for fantasy owners of All-Pro wide receiver, Dez Bryant. According to Dallas Morning News, Cowboys Vice President, Stephen Jones said his star receiver looked good in practice and is confident about his progress moving forward. “It’s premature to say he’ll play, […]
Full Story »Future Tense: Who's Making a Statement in the Arizona Fall League? (October 29th Edition)
We’re eleven games into the Arizona Fall League, so we are starting to get enough information to form some first impressions. So how are things going down there for some of baseball’s best and brightest prospects? Let’s have a look. Top Performers Of The AFL Brooks Pounders, Starting Pitcher, Kansas City Royals Pounds lost a […]
Full Story »John Brown and Eric Decker Could Both Miss Week 8
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver John Brown has been one of the best fantasy football surprises of the season thus far. During his rookie season last year he flashed signs of greatness, but was too inconsistent to start on a weekly basis. But this season Brown has put up great numbers in every game he has […]
Full Story »NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel DFS Basketball Advice for 10/29/15
Please Note: Usually I place a very high emphasis on Vegas lines and totals, but you can’t be that picky with only three games to choose from Introducing RotoBaller's Daily Fantasy Basketball Premium Subscription Get an edge on your NBA DFS competition with cutting edge tools, projections, lineup picks, and key stats. Our NBA DFS Premium […]
Full Story »2015 In Review: Troy Tulowitzki
The book on Troy Tulowitzki has been the same for most of his career: The best shortstop in baseball...when healthy. Over the last six seasons, Tulowitzki has averaged just under 110 games played and logged over 550 plate appearances just once. However, in that same span he leads all shortstops in batting average, home runs, […]
Full Story »Daily Fantasy Hockey Lineup Picks: FanDuel & DraftKings NHL DFS Advice for 10/29/15
Welcome to the Daily Fantasy Hockey (NHL DFS) lineup picks article for October 29th of the 2015 NHL season. Each Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, I'll be providing you with five picks (G, C, W, W, D) for FanDuel and DraftKings GPP and cash games. Introducing RotoBaller's Daily Fantasy Hockey Cheat Sheet Get an edge […]
Full Story »RotoBaller Radio Podcast: NFL Week Eight 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 […]
Full Story »Thursday Night Matchups: Lamar Miller, Dion Lewis, Ryan Tannehill & More
What a difference two weeks can make. Looking dead in the water after three straight losses and a 1-3 start, the Miami Dolphins fired head coach Joe Philbin and promoted Dan Campbell who has rejuvenated a hungry roster. Since Campbell's promotion, the Dolphins have walloped their past two opponents—a 38-10 win against Tennessee and a […]
Full Story »With a New OC, Will We See New Chances for Theo Riddick?
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 32% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Jim Bob Cooter. Yep, that's the name of the Lions new OC. That could mean good things for Theo Riddick, who's the most dynamic pass-catching back on the Lions. Going into this season Ameer Abdullah got most of the fantasy hype for […]
Full Story »Ladarius Green a Potential Top Option ROS
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 52% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Ladarius Green was a beast on Sunday. I know many critics and doubters will say that was only because Antonio Gates was out, but Green has proven he has value even when Gates does play. Rivers has been slinging the ball […]
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