With elite running backs regaining their place at the top of the fantasy food chain, does that mean a Zero RB strategy is a thing of the past? Mick Ciallela breaks it down and discusses the pros and cons of this drafting method.
Another version of your weekly bullpen report! As a reminder, here's the approach:Closer/Speculative Adds - Players owned in less than 70 percent of Fantrax leagues that have a share of a closing role, or are worth a speculative pickup.
HOLDS!!! - If we do all this work to identify top relievers, we might as well surface the ones who provide value even if they aren't earning saves. This will be guys who are worth an add to boost ratios or if you are in a league with Holds as a category.
A recap of the week prior…
Alvin Kamara's rookie campaign reminded the fantasy world just how dangerous a dual-threat running back can be. He showed explosive speed and quickness in college to go with natural pass-catching ability. It obviously translated to the NFL. Kamara will be going near the middle of the first round in all fantasy drafts. Last season, the hybrid back was left sitting on the waiver wire after draft day in most leagues due to a crowded backfield with Adrian Peterson and Mark Ingram. However, as the saying goes, the cream rises to…
This week is all about offense. If your fantasy squad has been struggling offensively, especially in the power categories, you've come to the right place. Don't worry, I threw in a couple pitchers, including a potential RP2. This week's recommendations start with a universal top-10 prospect in Kyle Tucker that everyone knows about and a player most people had likely never heard of six months ago.
Week 16 Waiver Wire Targets
Kyle Tucker (OF - HOU)
Ownership: Fantrax 71%, Yahoo 49%, ESPN 42%This one is about as obvious…