Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions

Last week it was the vulture, this week it's the no-names. The phrase "that doesn't help anybody" is well-known by fantasy owners and was uttered repeatedly in Week 7. We saw touchdowns from Marcus Johnson, David Moore, Jaron Brown, Paul Richardson, Ito Smith, Erik Swoope, Chris Herndon IV, and Nick O'Leary. That was just in […]

Week 7 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

We now enter planning for Week 7, with many of you contending with an agonizing collection of lingering injuries, or disconcerting results from the backs that you originally believed would be among your most dependable performers.  While this has been frustrating, it is essential that you manage your emotions, avoid making impulsive decisions, and utilize […]

Week 7 Wide Receivers - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

You’ll notice that some of the same names tend to make their way into this article for multiple weeks. I try to mix it up as much as possible, but I do feel the need to mention guys multiple times, because if you didn’t grab them when they first appeared in this article, time is […]

Week 7 Tight Ends - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

There will be a lot of familiar tight ends missing this week. Fantasy football owners will be without Jimmy Graham, Jared Cook, Vance McDonald and Jesse James for Week 7 due to four teams being in bye, so waiver wires will be seriously scoured in leagues for available tight ends. The problem is that there […]

Week 7 Quarterback Waiver Wire Adds and Pickups

It was another interesting week at the quarterback position. We had more huge games from available quarterbacks, a surprise inactive, and continued disappointment from a few veteran quarterbacks. Week 7 is the first big bye week, as four teams are one bye. Owners of Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Derek Carr, and Ben Roethlisberger will need […]

The Cut List - Players on the Chopping Block (Week 7)

This is your weekly list of players to drop. I will do my best to limit this list to injured players and players you might consider holding. If you roster pure handcuffs or backups, obviously you can let them go at any time. The players on this list will, ideally, be guys that aren't clearly […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 7 Lightning Round

As a resident of New England, football Sundays and autumn weather just makes for a beautiful combination. Another great combo is RotoBaller’s waiver-wire workforce and winning. We’re always looking to get you the swiftest intel to act on, so consider this the waiver wire lightning round heading into Week 7. This column is published early […]

Deeper Sleepers Heading Into Week 7

Apologies for not telling you to add fantasy superstars Nick O'Leary, David Moore, and Brock Osweiller last week. Clearly I have failed you as a fantasy football writer. I am not worthy of your page views. I'm speaking sarcastically, of course. Those were just three of the names that make you roll your eyes and […]

Brock Osweiler (QB, MIA) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2-QB Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS:Ryan Tannehill was a surprise inactive due to a shoulder injury, allowing Miami Dolphins quarterback Brock Osweiler to shine in a spot start. He was 28-for-44 passing for 344 yards and three touchdowns with two interceptions. This was a career high in passing yards for Osweiler, […]

Chris Herndon (TE, NYJ) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS:  Finally, an interesting TE emerges! New York Jets tight end Chris Herndon is one of the lesser-known rookies at the position but his 56-yard output in Week 6 is better than anything Mike Gesicki or Hayden Hurst has done this season. The Jets are suddenly potent on offense […]

Nick O’Leary (TE, MIA) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS:  Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill is no Dan Marino, but Brock Osweiler might be the second coming after torching the Chicago Bears for 380 yards and three touchdown tosses. Tight end Nick O’Leary caught four passes for 49 yards and a score in his first game with the […]

Albert Wilson (WR, MIA) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson makes a return to being a top waiver pickup after taking a couple of weeks off. Hauling in six catches for 155 yards and two touchdowns will make you a popular name on the waiver wire the following […]

Injured RBs - Run Away from Dalvin Cook and Leonard Fournette?

Some players have the decency to go on injured reserve when injured. Players like Marshawn Lynch and Devonta Freeman come to mind. They know how important knowing their injury status is to fantasy football owners and they really seem to care about our teams. Players like this are a rare breed and if you ask […]

Charles Harris Week-To-Week

Miami Dolphins defensive end Charles Harris (calf) is "week-to-week" after injuring himself in practice last Friday, according to head coach Adam Gase. Miami's defensive line has real concerns with Cameron Wake also missing the last two games after having surgery. They'll need Wake back if they want to have a consistent pass rush, starting in […]

Ryan Tannehill Day-To-Day

Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase said that quarterback Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) is day-to-day after sitting out of the Week 6 overtime win over the Bears. Tannehill is dealing with an AC joint sprain in his throwing shoulder, and it remains to be seen if he'll be able to suit up in Week 7 against […]

Mike Gesicki Has One Catch In Week 6

Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki had one catch for 11 yards on two targets in the Dolphins Week 6 win against the Chicago Bears. Quarterback Brock Osweiler led the Dolphins offense to their most productive week this season but Gesicki was still unable to get involved. Moving forward, Gesicki remains a low-end TE2 option. […]

Frank Gore (RB, MIA) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN:  10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Even though potential owners have consistently demonstrated a thorough lack of enthusiasm for including Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore on their rosters, his outstanding Week 6 performance should eviscerate any lingering concerns. The 35-year old continued to defy pre-season expectations in Week 6 […]

Nick O'Leary Catches Touchdown In Week 6

Miami Dolphins tight end Nick O'Leary was involved in his second career game as a Dolphin. He caught four passes on four targets for 49 yards and a touchdown in Miami's 31-28 overtime win over Chicago. O'Leary was recently promoted from the practice squad, mainly to be a blocker. His offensive contributions are surprising and […]

Kenny Stills Catches One Pass In Week 6

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills was relatively uninvolved in Miami's 31-28 overtime win over Chicago in Week 6. He caught one pass for 35 yards on two targets. Stills also caught a two-point conversion. He took a backseat to Albert Wilson in this one, and since fill-in quarterback Brock Osweiler rarely throws downfield Stills […]

Danny Amendola Hauls In Eight Catches In Week 6

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Danny Amendola had his best game of the season in Miami's 31-28 overtime win over Chicago. Amendola caught eight passes for 59 yards on eleven targets. Those were all season highs for Amendola, who hadn't caught more than four passes or gained more than 42 yards in any previous game. Fill-in […]

Albert Wilson Explodes For 155 Yards And Two Touchdowns

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson had a huge day in Miami's 31-28 overtime win over Chicago in Week 6. He caught six passes on nine targets for 155 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed once for -5 yards. Wilson was deadly with the ball in his hands, breaking tackles and juking defenders for […]

Kenyan Drake Coughs Up Huge Fumble In Week 6

Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake had a rough day in Week 6, though his team came away with a 31-28 overtime victory over Chicago. Drake rushed 13 times for 57 yards and caught four passes for 21 yards. He also fumbled on third-and-goal from the one yard line in overtime. Lucky for him his […]

Frank Gore Rushes for 101 Yards In Week 6

Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore came up big for his team on the ground in their 31-28 overtime victory over Chicago in Week 6. Gore rushed for 101 yards on 15 carries and also caught one pass for 18 yards. Gore broke off a huge 32-yard run in overtime to get his team in […]

Brock Osweiler Throws For Three Touchdowns In Week 6 Victory

Miami Dolphins quarterback Brock Osweiler made a spot start for the Dolphins in Week 6 and led them to a 31-28 overtime victory over Chicago. He went 28-for-44 passing with 380 yards along with three touchdowns and two interceptions. Osweiler got some help from Albert Wilson, who had 155 yards receiving, much of which came […]

Week 6 Injury News - Running In-Game Updates

Welcome to Week 6 RotoBallers. Below is a quick-hit list of running notes on relevant injuries and player news, including pre-game reports and live in-game updates: - Matt Breida (ankle, shoulder) is officially active for MNF. - Pierre Garcon (knee, shoulder) is officially active for MNF. - Geronimo Allison (hamstring) is officially out for MNF. - […]

Cameron Wake Undergoes Surgery On Knee

Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake (knee) had arthroscopic surgery on his knee, according to a league source. While this type of surgery usually keeps players out for around four weeks, Wake is a quick healer and could be in line to return in Week 7 against the Lions. The All-Pro has just one sack […]

DeVante Parker, Jakeem Grant Will Play Sunday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Devante Parker (quadriceps) and Jakeem Grant (shoulder) are both active in Week 6 against the Bears. Parker has played in just one game so far this year and didn't do much. He continues to be a bust for the Dolphins and fantasy owners and can't seriously be considered in any starting […]

A.J. Derby, Kalen Ballage, Cameron Wake Inactive

Miami Dolphins tight end A.J. Derby (foot), running back Kalen Ballage and defensive end Cameron Wake (knee) are inactive for Week 6 against the Bears. With Derby still sidelined, rookie tight end Mike Gesicki should continue to have a near every-down role on Sunday, but he remains a touchdown-dependent TE2. Ballage has fallen behind Senorise […]

Ryan Tannehill Ruled Out Against Bears

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) has been ruled out for Week 6 against the Bears. Backup Brock Osweiler will start in his place against a fierce Chicago defense that is well-rested coming off their bye week. Osweiler is at best a low-end QB2, and all of Miami's offensive weapons around him should be downgraded […]

Updated Week 6 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 6 RotoBallers. Below are our updated Week 6 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries and rankings updates: Matt Breida (ankle, shoulder) is officially active for MNF. Pierre Garcon (knee, shoulder) is officially active for MNF. Geronimo Allison (hamstring) is officially out for MNF. Randall Cobb (hamstring) is […]