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Lance Fernandez - RotoBaller

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Lawrence Andrew Fernandez is a sports journalist from the Philippines. A journalism graduate, he chose sports writing to stay close to the action. Aside from the NFL, he also follows the NBA and MLB. He also delves into mobile games during his free time.

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Will the Cardinals Trade Budda Baker? Fantasy Football Outlook

Safety Budda Baker has requested a trade from the Arizona Cardinals. The former Washington standout left several tea leaves online to clarify his intentions. Aside from removing all references to the Cardinals on his social media accounts, he also made cryptic posts that he wanted out. He also called out several starters for not preparing […]


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Is Myles Garrett Healthy or Injured? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett suffered a toe injury after racing against Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Brian Burns through the “Gridiron Gauntlet” course in the 2023 Pro Bowl Games. Seeing him limp off the field was tough to see for Browns fans. While the injury has been nagging him since February, there’s no reason […]


Trey Lance - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Will the 49ers trade Trey Lance? Fantasy Football Outlook

NFL Network national insider Ian Rapoport shared that the San Francisco 49ers are fielding potential trade offers for quarterback Trey Lance. While the list of teams that engaged with them was kept secret, Rapoport added that it was the 49ers who received calls rather than the one who pitched the idea. Sources: The #49ers have […]


Jalen Hurts - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, Draft Sleepers

Is Jalen Hurts Worth His New Record-Setting Extension?

Jalen Hurts now owns the richest contract in the NFL in terms of annual average value. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback agreed to a five-year, $255 million contract extension, erasing any doubt of his status as the team’s starting play-caller for the coming years. 🚨 🚨 🚨 The #Eagles and Jalen Hurts agreed to terms on […]


Time To Shine: Ten NBA Players You Should Know Ahead of the Playoffs

The 2022-23 NBA Playoffs are here! The excitement is in the air as 16 teams compete for the world championship. This part of the season is where legends are made. No one can afford an off-night because every game counts and a string of bad luck could lead to elimination. Some teams are entering yet […]


NBA Playoffs Predictions: Three Favorites That Are Most Likely To Bust In First Round

Welcome to the 2022-23 NBA playoffs! The best of the best remains, with each team hoping to reach the NBA Finals. The road to the Larry O’Brien Trophy will be difficult because the stakes are higher, and the most outstanding players elevate their game when it truly matters. Sixteen teams remain in the hunt for […]


Saquon Barkley - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Will the Giants Sign Saquon Barkley to a Contract Extension? Fantasy Football Outlook

Running back Saquon Barkley is not yet an official member of the New York Giants. He hasn’t signed the $10.091 million franchise tag the team offers. Therefore, he is not allowed to join the team’s off-season program when it starts next week. Barkley has been essential to the Giants’ postseason return after five seasons. The […]


Is John Metchie III Healthy Or Injured? Will Metchie III Be Ready By Training Camp?

After being diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), wide receiver John Metchie III sat out his rookie season with the Houston Texans. It was a massive setback for a rebuilding squad that had their last winning record, division title, and playoff appearance in 2019. The Texans hoped that Metchie could bring more firepower to their […]


Is Jeff Okudah A Good Fit With The Falcons? Fantasy Football Outlook

Cornerback Jeff Okudah is on the move after the Detroit Lions traded him to the Atlanta Falcons. In return, the Falcons give Detroit their 2023 fifth-round selection. The writing was on the wall after the Lions aggressively upgraded their defensive secondary during free agency. Okudah was the odd man in a group that added Emmanuel […]


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Top Five Tight Ends In The 2023 NFL Draft Class

With the 2023 Scouting Combine over, teams are gearing up for the upcoming NFL Draft. If they play their cards right, they can get more hits than misses throughout seven rounds. Meanwhile, fantasy football managers in dynasty leagues are also working to find the tight ends who can put their team on top. Tight ends […]


Jordan Addison - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Rookies, Draft Sleepers

Top Five Wide Receivers Of The 2023 NFL Draft Class

With the 2023 Scouting Combine over, teams are gearing up for the upcoming NFL Draft. If they play their cards right, they can get more hits than misses throughout seven rounds. Meanwhile, fantasy football managers in dynasty leagues are also doing the work in finding the wide receivers who can put their team on top. […]


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On The Move: Top 10 Remaining NFL Free Agents Of 2023

It’s always a frenzy once NFL free agency opens. Teams with cap space open their wallets to acquire athletes that can address glaring holes in their roster. Speculations arise during the legal tampering period, but nothing is certain until the league-mandated free agency commences. Likewise, the bidding war for the top free agents intensifies. Sports […]


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Top Five Greatest NFL Combine Performances Of All Time

The Scouting Combine is one of the NFL offseason’s highlights. The best draft prospects converge in Indianapolis, Indiana to participate in physical and mental assessments. Some drills included are the vertical jump, broad jump, three-cone shuttle, and 40-yard dash. Team scouts and executives consider these results when deciding whom to pick in their position of […]


NFL Draft - Big Winners Of The 2023 NFL Combine

With the 2023 NFL Draft fast approaching, prospects showcased their skill set at the annual Scouting Combine. It’s a fantastic opportunity to make an impression on general managers who will run the draft for their respective teams. An outstanding performance at the Combine at a prospect's skill position can improve their chances of getting drafted […]


Could Cam Newton Return to the NFL? Which Teams Could Sign Him?

Cam Newton’s appearance at Auburn’s Pro Day is an act of love. He showed love to his younger brother, Caylin, who is trying to enter the NFL as a wide receiver. It was Caylin’s idea to have Cam throw balls at him in the school where he gained national prominence. The older Newton spent just […]


Is Austin Hooper A Good Fit For the Raiders? Fantasy Football Outlook

Austin Hooper signed a one-year deal with the Las Vegas Raiders that could be worth up to $3.5 million. This move allows him to resurrect a career that has been in a freefall since his Pro Bowl 2019 season. Back then, the former third-round pick finished with 75 receptions for 787 yards and six touchdowns. […]


NFL Draft: Potential Losers Of The 2023 NFL Combine

The NFL Combine can make or break a prospect's future. They can expect to field more interest or move up the draft board after a strong showing during the drills. In contrast, some potential rookies might have to wait longer to hear their names called because of their dismal showing. These athletes showcased exceptional talent […]


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Super Bowl Hangover: What Happened To The Los Angeles Rams?

Lost in all the madness of the 2022 NFL season is the Los Angeles Rams' drastic downfall. After edging the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI, they were on top of the football world. A year later, they bowed out of playoff contention after finishing with a 5-12 record. What went wrong with the Rams […]


Lamar Jackson - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Which Teams Would Be The Best Fit For Lamar Jackson If He Leaves Baltimore? Fantasy Football Outlook

It’s bizarre that the contract extension talks between Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens have gone nowhere. He should have been eligible for an extension after the 2020 season, a year after he became the second-youngest Most Valuable Player in NFL history. The former Louisville standout was the second unanimous MVP after finishing with 3,127 […]


Miles Sanders - Fantasy Football Rankings, Injury News, NFL DFS Lineup Picks

Is Miles Sanders The RB1 Of The Panthers In 2023? Fantasy Football Outlook

The running back market has been busy to start the 2023 NFL offseason as the big names switch places. The carousel includes Miles Sanders, who is set to join the Carolina Panthers on a four-year, $25 million deal. It’s an excellent move for Carolina after Christian McCaffrey was traded to the San Francisco 49ers midway […]


Is Rashaad Penny The Eagles' Starting RB In 2023? Fantasy Football Outlook

Last season, the Philadelphia Eagles had a league-high 32 rushing touchdowns. They were also ranked fifth in rushing yards, averaging 147.6 per game. But that vaunted running attack looks like it is in limbo after Miles Sanders agreed to a four-year, $25 million deal with the Carolina Panthers. Enter Rashaad Penny, who signed a one-year […]


Sam Darnold - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Is Sam Darnold The 49ers' Starting QB In 2023? Fantasy Football Outlook

There has been a bad omen hovering above the San Francisco 49ers' quarterbacks lately. In 2019, Jimmy Garoppolo started all 16 regular season games for the squad before going to Super Bowl LIV. Since then, no one has achieved the same feat. Garoppolo struggled to stay healthy, allowing Nick Mullens, C.J. Beathard, and Trey Lance […]


Matt Ryan - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Which Teams Would Be The Best Fit For Matt Ryan? Fantasy Football Outlook

The Indianapolis Colts' search for a long-term quarterback continues after the release of veteran play-caller Matt Ryan. Make that three straight years the Colts were one-and-done at quarterback after Philip Rivers and Carson Wentz had their turns. Ryan's departure also means the Colts will have a different Week 1 quarterback for the seventh consecutive season […]


Is Jacoby Brissett The Commanders' QB1 In 2023? Fantasy Football Outlook

The Washington Commanders needed another quarterback after releasing Carson Wentz and allowing Taylor Heinicke to sign with the Atlanta Falcons. They got one in veteran play-caller Jacoby Brissett, who agreed to a one-year deal with the NFC East squad. He played 16 games for the Cleveland Browns last season, finishing with 2,608 yards and 12 […]


Is Allen Lazard A Good Fit With The Jets? Fantasy Football Outlook

The future looks bright for the New York Jets after being within striking distance of breaking their playoff drought. While they finished 7-10 in 2022, they have promising players on both sides of the ball, like Offensive Rookie of the Year Garrett Wilson, RB Breece Hall, and Defensive Rookie of the Year Sauce Gardner. But […]


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Is Taylor Heinicke The Falcons' Starting QB in 2023? Fantasy Football Outlook

Taylor Heinicke is going home after agreeing to a two-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons worth up to $20 million. The 30-year-old quarterback was born in Lawrenceville, GA, and played high school football in Suwanee, GA. Heinicke will bring the underdog mentality to Atlanta that gave him modest success with the Washington Commanders. Over the […]


Justin Fields - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Is Justin Fields A Top-Five Fantasy Quarterback With The Bears Acquistion of DJ Moore? Fantasy Football Outlook

After weeks of speculation, the Chicago Bears decided to move down from the number one overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Ultimately, the Carolina Panthers gave up a king’s ransom for a shot at a potential franchise quarterback. The Panthers gave up their first and second-round selections (ninth and 61st overall) in this year’s […]


Rashod Bateman - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Will Rashod Bateman Be Ready By Training Camp? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman is raring to compensate for lost time. He has played only 18 games since the team selected him 27th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft. A groin injury sidelined him for the first five games of his rookie season, where he finished with 46 receptions for 515 yards and […]


Jeff Wilson Jr. - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Will The Dolphins Re-Sign Jeff Wilson Jr.? Fantasy Football Outlook

Last season, the Miami Dolphins traded for running back Jeff Wilson Jr. in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The fifth-year player from North Texas was doing reasonably well with the San Francisco 49ers before he got reunited with former 49ers offensive coordinator and current Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel. He […]


DraftKings MMA, UFC DFS Lineup Picks - UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski

The Ultimate Fighting Championship head to The Land Down Under for UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski. However, underselling this card will be a mistake because the main draw features a champion versus champion showdown. While February is regarded as a month where we celebrate love, there will be no love lost among the competitors in […]


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