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Horse For The Course: PGA DFS Course History - 2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
As we exit the first month of the 2024 PGA Tour season, you'll have to forgive golf bettors if they believe the sky is falling. Last week's Farmers Insurance Open was considered to be an event where the cream would rise to the top, as it so often does at Torrey Pines. However, it was […]
Joe Nicely 10 months agoNFL DFS: DraftKings Daily Fantasy Football Picks - Conference Championships
After 17 regular season games and two postseason rounds, we are down to the NFL's "final four." While Conference Championship weekend always makes for an excellent viewing experience, it does offer some DFS challenges, as we only have two games worth of players to choose from and few exploitable matchups. That said, this DraftKings slate […]
Joe Nicely 10 months agoNFFC Employee Fired - Cheating Scandal Shocks Fantasy Football Industry
The fantasy football industry has been rocked this week by a cheating scandal involving a National Fantasy Football Championship employee. The company, a part of the SportsHub Games Network, has acknowledged that the employee - who has now been fired - colluded with a user to make prohibited lineup changes in their NFFC Post-Season Hold […]
Joe Nicely 10 months agoDraftKings Core Four: PGA DFS - 2024 Farmers Insurance Open (Premium Content)
All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hi, RotoBaller fam, and thank you very much for joining me for the 2024 Farmers Insurance! This event is always a great one and is what many hardcore PGA fans refer to as the "real" start to the golf season. The 'Core Four' represents […]
Joe Nicely PREMIUM 10 months agoHorse For The Course: PGA DFS Course History - 2024 Farmers Insurance Open
Normally one of the sleepier events on the PGA Tour schedule, the 2024 edition of the American Express turned into a historical affair. University of Alabama sophomore and reigning U.S. Amateur champion Nick Dunlap became the first amateur to win a PGA Tour event since Phil Mickelson did it in 1991. It was no fluke, […]
Joe Nicely 10 months agoNFL DFS: DraftKings Daily Fantasy Football Picks - NFL Playoffs Divisional Round
As we dive deeper into the NFL playoffs, we're now dealing with a four-game DraftKings slate spread across Saturday and Sunday. The Divisional Round features some of the league's best DFS options, though it can become tougher to parse through decisions with such strong teams left in the postseason. This week's DraftKings lineup recommendations are […]
Joe Nicely 10 months agoDraftKings Core Four: PGA DFS - 2024 American Express (Premium Content)
All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hi, RotoBaller fam, and thank you very much for joining me for the 2024 American Express! I can't tell you how excited I am for 2024 and the golf season that lies ahead. If you're reading this, then you have taken advantage of our […]
Joe Nicely PREMIUM 10 months agoHorse For The Course: PGA DFS Course History - 2024 American Express
The PGA Tour is officially off and running, as Grayson Murray closed out the Hawaii Swing with a sudden-death playoff win over Keegan Bradley and Benny An at the Sony Open. With the Hawaii events now in the books, the Tour returns to the continental U.S. this week to kick off the West Coast Swing […]
Joe Nicely 10 months agoPackers vs. Cowboys Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Jordan Love, Aaron Jones, Jayden Reed, Dak Prescott, Tony Pollard, CeeDee Lamb, Jake Ferguson, more
With the NFL Playoffs underway, Sunday's slate will feature two Wild Card round clashes. Below you can read our matchups analysis article for the Packers vs. Cowboys game to help make any fantasy lineup decisions for both playoff leagues and DFS. This Wild Card clash features a Green Bay Packers squad that squeaked into the […]
Joe Nicely 10 months agoNFL DFS: DraftKings Daily Fantasy Football Picks - Wild Card Weekend
First off, a big "thank you" to those who have regularly joined us here at RotoBaller for this article throughout the NFL regular season. The grind certainly doesn't stop for us, as we're set to dive into the six games taking place from Saturday to Monday in this very special Wild Card Weekend edition of […]
Joe Nicely 10 months agoSuper Bowl Predictions: Top-Five Dark Horse Contenders
With the final regular season game of the 2023 NFL season now in the books, the playoff picture is clear. However, anything can happen in the NFL postseason, as magical Super Bowl runs are very possible in the modern game. While we are all aware of the list of current Super Bowl favorites that includes […]
Joe Nicely 10 months agoDraftKings Core Four: PGA DFS - 2024 Sony Open (Premium Content)
All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hi, RotoBaller fam, and thank you very much for joining me for the 2024 Sony Open! I can't tell you how excited I am for 2024 and the golf season that lies ahead. If you're reading this, then you have taken advantage of our […]
Joe Nicely PREMIUM 10 months agoHorse For The Course: PGA DFS Course History - Sony Open (2024)
Golf is officially back! The Sentry is always one of my favorite tournaments of the year, as the beautiful views from Kapalua offer some hope to those of us who are fighting through the winter cold. Chris Kirk emerged from the pack in what was a standard birdie-fest on a Plantation Course layout that's one […]
Joe Nicely 11 months agoNFL DFS: DraftKings Daily Fantasy Football Picks - Today's Top Lineups (Week 18)
Hello, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining me for the final regular-season slate of the NFL season. Week 18 is always an interesting one from a DFS perspective, as we must weigh every team's motivations and take note of the many starters that will see little or no action this week. While all the different playoff […]
Joe Nicely 11 months agoDraftKings Core Four: PGA DFS - 2024 The Sentry (Premium Content)
All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hi, RotoBaller fam, and thank you very much for joining me for the first PGA Tour event of 2024, The Sentry! I can't tell you how excited I am for 2024 and the golf season that lies ahead. If you're reading this, then you […]
Joe Nicely PREMIUM 11 months agoHorse For The Course: PGA DFS Course History - The Sentry (2024)
Hello, friends, and Happy New Year! It is great to be back with you talking golf here at RotoBaller. I appreciate you joining me and I look forward to an exciting year of golf in 2024, starting this week with The Sentry. This will be my sixth year doing Horse For The Course and I'm […]
Joe Nicely 11 months ago2024 The Sentry Power Rankings: Top 10 Golfers To Watch At Kapalua
As we ring in the New Year, it seems an appropriate time to ponder the beginnings and endings that are all around us. As golf fans, we've had plenty to consider in our little corner of the world over the past 24 months, and yet even with all that's transpired in the game of golf, […]
Joe Nicely 11 months agoDraftKings NFL DFS Week 17 Picks (Main Slate): Top Daily Fantasy Plays Include Jalen Hurts, Zamir White, Deebo Samuel, Gerald Everett, and more
Hello, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining me to talk NFL DFS. Happy New Year to all of you! With season-long fantasy leagues in their championship finals this week, many who are out of the running for their league title will get their fantasy fix via DFS. Welcome...I hope you enjoy the Week 17 DraftKings Main […]
Joe Nicely 11 months agoOverrated and Underrated NFL Teams: Week 17 NFC Contenders and Pretenders
With 16 weeks under our belts and the NFL Playoff picture taking shape, we're beginning to get a good handle on the league's true "Contenders" and "Pretenders." However, there are no official "rankings" in the NFL, so we'll examine recent hype and public perception of some of the potential NFC playoff teams after Week 16. […]
Joe Nicely 11 months agoJustin Fields - Week 16 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start In All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Fresh off a dud against a rugged Browns defense in Week 15, Fields draws the ultimate bounce-back spot this week against the Arizona Cardinals. The Cards were picked apart by Brock Purdy and the Niners last week in a pitiful performance that's been the norm for […]
Joe Nicely 11 months agoDerrick Henry - Week 16 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start In All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Henry heads into a Week 16 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks on the heels of his worst performance of the season. "King" mustered just nine rushing yards on 16 carries in a Week 15 dud against the Houston Texans. Derrick Henry has arrived 📍@NissanStadium #SEAvsTEN […]
Joe Nicely 11 months agoNico Collins - Week 16 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start In 14-Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: Texans wide receiver Nico Collins is expected to suit up against the Cleveland Browns in Week 16, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Collins missed Houston's Week 15 clash with the Tennessee Titans due to a calf injury and had been listed as questionable in the lead-up […]
Joe Nicely 11 months agoDraftKings NFL DFS Week 16 Picks (Main Slate): Top Daily Fantasy Plays Include Justin Fields, Rachaad White, Justin Jefferson, Trey McBride, and more
Hello, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining me to talk NFL DFS. Happy Holidays to all of you! 'Tis the season for the fantasy football playoffs, as most leagues are in their semifinals this week. If you didn't make it that far, don't worry, we have three straight days of DFS action to unwrap this weekend. […]
Joe Nicely 11 months agoNFL MVP Power Rankings: Top Five Candidates and Latest Odds Ahead of Week 16
As we head into Week 16 of the NFL season, the MVP race is heating up. Multiple players have put themselves in the conversation with their outstanding play in 2023 and the weeks ahead will be crucial in deciding a winner. The voting for each NFL award, including MVP, is done before the playoffs start […]
Joe Nicely 11 months agoKyren Williams, Cooper Kupp, Demarcus Robinson: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 16
Week 16 of the NFL season gets underway with a Thursday night matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints. Week 16 also signifies the fantasy football playoff semi-finals in most leagues, which puts fantasy managers in a win-or-go-home situation. Kyren Williams, Cooper Kupp, and Demarcus Robinson are names that are squarely on […]
Joe Nicely 11 months agoIs Ja'Marr Chase Injured or Healthy? Has Ja'Marr Chase Been Ruled Out for Fantasy Football Week 16?
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase suffered a right shoulder injury in the team's Week 15 overtime win against the Minnesota Vikings. Tests have revealed the injury to be an AC joint sprain and Chase has not been practicing this week ahead of Cincinnati's Week 16 divisional clash with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Will Ja'Marr Chase […]
Joe Nicely 11 months agoHeisman Trophy Winner Jayden Daniels Decides on NFL Draft, Bowl Game Participation
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels put together a season for the ages in 2023. Daniels was named this year's Heisman Trophy winner thanks to a campaign that included a mind-blowing 3,812 passing yards and 40 TDs, as well as 1,134 rushing yards and 10 scores on the ground. The California native's performance on the Bayou has […]
Joe Nicely 11 months agoNFL DFS Week 15 Picks (Main Slate): Top DraftKings Plays for Daily Fantasy Include Dak Prescott, Christian McCaffrey, Puka Nacua
Hello, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining me to talk NFL DFS. With many season-long leagues getting their playoffs underway this week, I understand that some of you might be looking for a way to stay in action for Week 15. You've come to the right place, as the DFS party don't stop until the Super […]
Joe Nicely 11 months agoMichael Mayer - Week 15 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+Team TE Premium Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end TE2 ANALYSIS: The rookie out of Notre Dame has been a victim of this underwhelming Raiders passing attack in his first pro campaign. After what appeared to be a breakout 5-catch, 75-yard performance in Week 6 hasn't topped 50 receiving yards in a game […]
Joe Nicely 11 months ago2023 NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Quarterbacks After Week 14
Just when you thought things couldn't get much worse at the QB position this season...Easton Stick has entered the chat. We're not trying to pick on Stick, who is just one of numerous backups that have been pressed into duty in 2023. We could legitimately see over half a dozen non-regular starters in action under […]
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