Kirk Cousins had DeSean Jackson open on a fly route down the right sideline, but Cousins overthrew him. Jackson's final stride to try to get to the ball left him grabbing his left leg immediately after the play, and it wasn't long before he was angrily on the trainer's table. Now it appears that Jackson […]
Full Story »RotoBaller Radio Podcast: Week 2 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, sleepers and fantasy football news to help you […]
Full Story »English Premier League - Review of Matchday Five's Top Games
Man U’s Offense Comes Alive - Without Wayne Rooney Manchester United 3-1 Liverpool Saturday, September 12th @ Old Trafford With the skipper on the bench, United’s offense finally woke up, scoring three goals in their defeat of Liverpool. The Red Devils were the better team from the opening whistle. In a goalless first half, United dominated […]
Full Story »NFL Kickers to Start in Week 2: Fantasy Football Tiers & Rankings
It's Week 2 RotoBallers and we're obsessing over place kickers again! Yes, that’s right – kickers. After all, points are points, and even though kickers are very difficult to predict for fantasy points week to week, having the right one in your Week 2 lineup could be a difference maker. We're here to give you that […]
Full Story »Nick Foles (QB, STL) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues / Week 2 Matchup Stream OWNED IN: 34% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: I can't lie, I didn't expect anything out of Nick Foles against the Seahawks. Even with some overtime, his 297 yards and no interceptions were extremely impressive. He did lose two fumbles, but saved his fantasy day with a rushing […]
Full Story »Colin Kaepernick (QB, SF) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Add as Backup QB / Week 2 Matchup Stream OWNED IN: 57% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Kaepernick is above 50% as of this writing, but once the waiver period passes, I'm guessing that a lot of people will be dropping Kaep to pick up Marcus Mariota or maybe even a guy like Alex Smith or Andy […]
Full Story »Week 2 Wide Receiver Depth Charts for Fantasy Football
Wide receivers are one of the most critical components, and a core building block, for all fantasy football teams. This is especially true in PPR formats, where fantasy owners are rewarded for every catch that a wide receiver makes. We are here to help you plan your wide receiver draft strategy, and to target the […]
Full Story »Heath Miller (TE, PIT) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 46% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh tight end Heath Miller has quietly been one of the best tight ends in the NFL for nearly a decade. In contrast to the new-age, physical freak tight ends like Rob Gronkowski and Jimmy Graham, Miller is a utilitarian player who does everything well […]
Full Story »Nate Washington (WR, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Very Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The injury bug wastes no time buzzing about this game we call fantasy football. Week One saw Dez Bryant felled for 4-8 weeks with a broken foot. T.Y. Hilton escaped structural knee damage but is still expected to miss a game or two […]
Full Story »Week 2 Running Back Depth Charts for Fantasy Football
This may be an unpopular opinion, but the fantasy performances of Week 1 were largely uninspiring. Only four running backs surpassed 20 points in standard fantasy scoring, as nearly 75 percent of the top 30 ranked running backs failed to live up to Week 1 projections. Still, in the spirit of NFL unpredictability, two of […]
Full Story »Scott Feldman (Shoulder) Lands On DL: Matt Duffy Called Up
The Houston Astros officially placed Scott Feldman on the 60-day DL, which ends the starting pitcher’s season. The right-hander was pitching well until right shoulder pain knocked him out of his last start on Sept. 2 against the Seattle Mariners after allowing three runs in less than three innings pitched. Feldman was already ruled out […]
Full Story »Twins Activate Phil Hughes: Starts Tuesday Vs. Tigers
The Minnesota Twins activated Phil Hughes from the 15-day DL on Tuesday and will start him on the mound against the Detroit Tigers. Hughes, 29, has been out since Aug. 9 with a nagging back injury. The right-hander is cleared and ready to be back on the mound despite not partaking in any rehab assignments. […]
Full Story »Howard (Knee) Out Tuesday: Possibly Out For Season
Ryan Howard will not be in the lineup Tuesday for the Philadelphia Phillies as they take on the Washington Nationals. The first baseman left Monday’s game early with a left knee contusion. Howard left the ballpark on crutches, which makes it likely that he could be out for a while and possibly even the rest […]
Full Story »Hechavarria (Hamstring) Out Again Tuesday For Marlins
Adeiny Hechavarria is out of the Miami Marlins lineup again on Tuesday against the New York Mets. It has been almost two weeks since the Marlins shortstop has started in a game for his team. A strained left hamstring has kept him out of the lineup but has not forced him to land on the […]
Full Story »Champ or Chump: What to Make of Arrieta, Donaldson, and Greinke
While everyone follows the pennant races this time of year, many also become fascinated by who will win the end of season awards. Who will be MVP? Is so and so good enough for the Cy? This year is no exception, with particular attention paid to NL Cy Young and AL MVP. Josh Donaldson made […]
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