Lamar Jackson Firmly In The QB1 Conversation Against 49ers

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is the QB5 on the season so far and has put up a fantastic 19.5 fantasy points per game. He's been more of a dark horse in the MVP conversation and has the chance to cement his name in that discussion going up against the number-one team in the NFC. […]

Durham Smythe Remains Off The Fantasy Radar In Week 16

Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe tied a season-high in receptions against the New York Jets in Week 15 when he hauled in four of them for 32 yards. That was also just the third time this year that he put up seven or more fantasy points. Even if Tyreek Hill (ankle) doesn't suit up […]

The Dolphins Defense Draws A Tough Task In Week 16

The Miami Dolphins defense/special teams are fresh off of their biggest output of the season in Week 15 when they racked up six sacks, two fumble recoveries, two interceptions, and pitched a shutout against the New York Jets. Week 16 presents a much tougher matchup against Dak Prescott and a high-powered Cowboys offense. They rank […]

Jason Sanders A Viable Option In Week 16

Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders posted another double-digit fantasy performance in Week 15 after making a 20-yarder and two 30-yarders while adding on three extra points. He now has four double-digit outings in five games since their Week 10 bye after posting just two in the first nine weeks. Even though the Dallas Cowboys have […]

De'Von Achane Hovering At Low-End RB2 In Week 16

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane has taken the backseat to Raheem Mostert over the last couple of weeks and only saw a total of 12 touches in Week 15 against the New York Jets as he was dealing with a toe issue. After seeing the Buffalo Bills run wild against the Cowboys, the Dolphins […]

Raheem Mostert Remains In RB1 Territory Against Cowboys

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert still leads the league in rushing touchdowns and is tied for the most combined rushing and receiving touchdowns with Christian McCaffrey. He's fifth among running backs in fantasy points per game and has seven RB1-level finishes so far this year. The Dallas Cowboys currently rank 11th against opposing backfields […]

Jaylen Waddle Holding On To WR2 Value In Week 16

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was able to produce his best fantasy performance of the season in Week 15 against the New York Jets. With Tyreek Hill (ankle) sidelined, he hauled in eight receptions for 142 yards and a touchdown. Even when Hill is on the field, Waddle hasn't seen less than six targets […]

Tua Tagovailoa Is Hard To Trust Against Cowboys

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa hasn't exactly been the poster boy for consistency when it comes to fantasy performances this season. Seemingly, every big outing is followed by a dud although he's been playing well enough for the Dolphins to sit at the top of the AFC East at 10-4. Since Week 8, Tagovailoa hasn't […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Considered Probable For Saturday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot) is dealing with a right midfoot sprain but he was still listed as probable for their game against the New York Knicks on Saturday afternoon. They'll take the floor for an early matinee before the Christmas Day games, so fantasy managers can let out a sigh of relief that […]

Jusuf Nurkic Expected To Return On Monday

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (personal) has been ruled out of the team's Friday night matchup due to personal reasons but the team expects him to return on Monday. A one-game absence isn't a terrible outcome, especially considering this will be his first missed game of the season so far. Nurkic has been one of […]

Jalen Duren Expected To Miss Eighth Consecutive Game

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (ankle) is considered doubtful for the team's Saturday matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. The second-year big man has already missed seven games in a row due to this left ankle sprain and it seems like this will be his eighth. The Pistons are in the middle of a 25-game losing […]

Malik Monk Plans To Play Friday Against Suns

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (foot) has been listed as questionable on the injury report and still hasn't officially been changed to active just yet. According to Mark Haynes of the Sacramento Observer, however, Monk plans to play barring any setbacks. He's been dealing with some right foot irritation, so it's hard to tell how […]

Jalen Suggs Iffy For Saturday With Wrist Sprain

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (wrist) has officially been tagged as questionable for their Saturday night matchup against the Indiana Pacers with a left wrist sprain. The 22-year-old was forced to miss their last contest against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, but that might be the only time he needs to miss with this injury. […]

Patrick Beverley Tagged As Questionable On Friday

Philadelphia 76ers guard Patrick Beverley (heel) has received a questionable tag for their Friday night contest against the Toronto Raptors. Since De'Anthony Melton (thigh) is also marked as questionable, this could leave the Sixers' backcourt very thin. Beverley is a candidate to move into the starting lineup if Melton can't suit up, so fantasy managers […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Will Return On Friday Against Nuggets

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (back) missed the last seven games due to an upper back sprain but he confirmed before tip-off that he would be available to play on Friday night. While Smith has been out, the Nets have lacked a reserve for their backcourt. They've had bigger lineups with Day'Ron Sharpe, Trendon […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Notches 20th Double-Double Of The Season

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo grabbed yet another double-double in a four-point win over the Orlando Magic on Thursday. The former MVP finished with 37 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, two blocks, and five turnovers while shooting 11-for-25 from the floor and 15-for-19 from the charity stripe. This was one of his best performances from […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Stuffs The Stat Sheet Against Clippers

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took over and helped beat one of the hottest teams in the league on Thursday night. During the 134-115 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, Gilgeous-Alexander posted 31 points, eight rebounds, four assists, four steals, two blocks, and one turnover. At this point, he's now the number-one ranked player […]

Anfernee Simons Drops 41 Points In Loss

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons put up a season-high and came four points shy of his career-high in a one-point loss to the Washington Wizards on Thursday. The 24-year-old registered 41 points on 15-for-28 shooting from the floor and 7-for-14 from beyond the arc. He also chipped in seven assists, four rebounds, and turned […]

Aaron Gordon Expected To Play Against Nets

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (heel) has been listed as probable ahead of their Friday night game against the Brooklyn Nets. The 28-year-old has been dealing with this heel issue for a few weeks now, but he hasn't missed a game since December 1. He's remained in the starting lineup and he even has improved […]

De'Anthony Melton Listed As Questionable Against Raptors

Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton (thigh) has been tagged as questionable for the Friday night matchup against the Toronto Raptors due to the thigh contusion that he suffered on Wednesday. He exited their last contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves after playing for 16 minutes. Melton has been an important part of the team's defense in […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Leaves On Thursday With Knee Injury

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) left Thursday night's game against the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter as he favored his left knee and limped off of the floor. According to Charlie Walton, Towns wasn't able to bend his knee much at all. He was putting up a quality game before exiting as […]

Josh Giddey Exits Thursday In Second Quarter

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (ankle) saw 14 minutes on the floor against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday before he sprained his ankle in the second quarter. After going back to the locker room, Cason Wallace took his place in the lineup and Giddey was unable to return. He finished the game with […]

Week 9: Dynasty Risers And Fallers For Fantasy Basketball

Happy holidays RotoBallers! Christmas Day NBA games are right around the corner and All-Star voting has already begun. 'Tis the season to vote your home team's roster and snub the superstars that everyone hates from the rival team. Well, as long as that karma doesn't come back to haunt your fantasy team. Welcome back to […]

When Will Keaton Mitchell Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell has been quite the surprise during his rookie season. After playing two offensive snaps through the first eight weeks of the season, he exploded for 138 yards on nine carries in Week 9. Since then, Mitchell has been working his way up to the number one back in a […]

Marcus Smart Could Potentially Return On Thursday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (foot) hasn't played since November 14 after spraining his left foot during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The veteran guard has been participating in some practices and scrimmaging lately. Reportedly, head coach Taylor Jenkins said that the hope is to see how he responds in the next couple […]

Tari Eason Available Against Cavaliers On Monday

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) was originally listed as probable, so the fact that he was upgraded to available shouldn't be a big surprise. With that being said, Eason will remain in his bench role where he's received 22 or more minutes a night over the last four games. In that same span, he's […]

Joel Embiid Is Active Against Bulls

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (hamstring) will now play against the Chicago Bulls on Monday night after being upgraded from questionable to active. This tends to be the time of the season when Embiid collects questionable statuses, but plays most of them except for back-to-backs. He'll be back on the floor again to see if […]

Alex Caruso Will Suit Up Against 76ers

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (ankle) has been upgraded on the injury report and will take the floor against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. Since he's been out, Ayo Dosunmu took over in the starting lineup and he was seeing some heavy minutes in the process. Now that Caruso is back, however, Dosunmu will likely […]

Mark Williams, Gordon Hayward Downgraded To Out Monday

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (back) and forward Gordon Hayward (illness) will both watch from the sidelines after getting downgraded to out on Monday night. Williams was already considered doubtful as he continues to deal with a lower back contusion which usually takes some time for bigs. Hayward is suffering from a stomach virus which […]

Terry Rozier, P.J. Washington Both Upgraded To Active On Monday

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (thumb) and forward P.J. Washington (shoulder) have both been upgraded to active on Monday night. Rozier was already expected to play since he was listed as probable for this matchup, but Washington carried a questionable tag up until warming up for their game. Rozier should see plenty of minutes in […]