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Keenan Allen Scores Twice On Thursday
Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen caught five of his eight targets for 73 yards and two scores in their loss to the Detroit Lions on Thursday afternoon. Allen found the back of the end zone twice on Thursday, on a 31-yard strike and a nine-yard strike from Caleb Williams. His eight targets and 73 […]
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D'Andre Swift Has Modest Output On Thursday
Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift tallied 39 yards on 11 attempts and added 35 yards on two receptions in their loss to the Detroit Lions. Swift's longest run of the day went for 12 yards, and the longest reception went for 29. The Bears were trailing for most of the afternoon, which shifted much […]
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Caleb Williams Throws Three Scores On Thanksgiving
Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams went 20-for-39 with 256 yards and three scores in his loss to the Detroit Lions. After throwing for just 34 yards and no scores in the first half, the USC product flipped the script and fell just short of completing a comeback. He tallied his first score on a […]
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Deonte Banks Inactive On Thursday
New York Giants defensive back Deonte Banks (ribs) will not suit up to face the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday evening, according to Dan Salomone of Giants.com. Banks remained a limited participant during practice all week but will now miss his first game of the 2024 season. Through 11 games, the 23-year-old tallied 43 tackles (33 […]
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Marshawn Kneeland Inactive On Thursday
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland (knee) will not suit up on Thursday afternoon to face the New York Giants, according to Todd Archer of ESPN. The 23-year-old returned to action in Week 12 after missing the previous five games. However, he was unable to participate in any practice sessions this week and will now […]
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Eric Kendricks, Nick Vigil Active On Thursday
Dallas Cowboys linebackers Eric Kendricks (groin/shoulder) and Nick Vigil (foot) are both active for Thursday's afternoon tilt against the New York Giants, according to Todd Archer of ESPN. Kendricks was unable to practice all week but was able to be cleared in time for this divisional battle. Throughout the season, Kendricks has averaged 9.7 tackles […]
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Late Slate: Daily Fantasy Football Week 13 NFL DFS Lineup Picks on DraftKings and FanDuel (2024)
Welcome back to our late slate Week 13 DFS picks article here at RotoBaller! In this piece, I will examine my top daily fantasy football lineup plays for the late slate in Week 13 of the NFL season. In Week 13, we have three games on the NFL DFS late slate on DraftKings and FanDuel […]
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NFL DFS Lineup Sleepers for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 13 Value Picks Include Will Levis, Rachaad White, Jordan Addison, and more
Week 12 of the NFL season is in the books, and now we shift our focus to Week 13 and what value plays we can find on the main slate in DFS competitions. In this weekly piece, I will examine some undervalued sneaky targets. By selecting these players, you will have more flexibility in other […]
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Will Dissly Does Not Practice On Wednesday
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Will Dissly (knee) did not practice on Wednesday with a knee injury. The tight end did not show any sign of this injury on Monday evening as he was deployed as the clear TE1 in the Los Angeles offense. In this game, Dissly brought in all four of his targets […]
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Jake Ferguson Will Not Play On Thursday
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (concussion) will not play on Thursday due to a concussion, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Ferguson will now miss his second straight contest after sustaining the injury during their Week 11 loss to the Houston Texans. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progress ahead of their Week […]
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Demarcus Robinson Will Not Face Team Suspension
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson will not a face team suspension, according to Sarah Barshop of ESPN. Robinson was arrested on Monday on suspicion of DUI but should be expected to suit up this weekend against the New Orleans Saints. However, Barshop noted that the team will let the league's disciplinary process play […]
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Josh Downs Estimated As Non-Participant On Wednesday
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant during Wednesday's estimated practice report as the team only held a walkthrough. Downs was initially deemed "week-to-week" after sustaining this shoulder injury during their loss to the Detroit Lions last weekend. However, the team has yet to rule Downs out, so fantasy managers […]
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Darnell Mooney Limited On Wednesday
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (Achilles) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session, according to Daniel Flick of Sports Illustrated. Fantasy managers should continue to closely monitor his status, as he was dealing with this same injury prior to their Week 11 match and even left that game early with an additional hamstring […]
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Calvin Ridley Does Not Practice On Wednesday
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury, according to Turron Davenport of ESPN. Ridley did not show any signs of an injury during last weekend's victory over the Houston Texans, but fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout the week in case […]
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DeMario Douglas Limited On Wednesday
New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas (ankle) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice with an ankle injury, according to Evan Lazar of Patriots.com. Douglas is coming off another productive showing where he tallied 62 yards off five receptions in their loss to the Miami Dolphins last weekend. Over his past three games, Douglas […]
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Brandin Cooks Activated Off Injured Reserve
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks (knee) has been activated off Injured Reserve ahead of their Thanksgiving showdown against the New York Giants on Thursday, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Cooks has been sidelined since he sustained a knee infection following a procedure after their Week 4 victory over the Giants. Before […]
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Amon-Ra St. Brown Questionable For Thursday
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday afternoon's divisional tilt against the Chicago Bears. After bringing in six of his seven targets for 62 yards last weekend, the star wideout popped up on the injury report on Monday with a knee injury. St. Brown sat out during Monday's […]
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David Montgomery Listed As Questionable For Thursday
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday's divisional match against the Chicago Bears. Montgomery sustained this shoulder injury during last weekend's victory over the Indianapolis Colts. The veteran RB opened the week as a non-participant during practice but was able to upgrade his stats each day and logged a […]
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NFL DFS Lineup Sleepers for DraftKings, FanDuel - Thanksgiving Day Slate Value Picks Include Cooper Rush, Rico Dowdle, Jaylen Waddle, and more
Happy Thanksgiving RotoBallers! Week 12 of the NFL season is in the books, and now we shift our focus to Week 13 and what value plays we can find on the Thanksgiving slate in DFS competitions. In this piece, I will examine some undervalued sneaky targets. By selecting these players, you will have more flexibility […]
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Luis Patino Headed To Free Agency
The San Diego Padres have non-tendered right-handed pitcher Luis Patino, according to the team. Patino underwent Tommy John surgery last April, which will sideline him for likely the entire first half of the 2025 campaign. In 2023, Patino logged 21 2/3 innings to the tune of a 4.57 ERA and a 1.62 WHIP. Patino has […]
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Bryce Johnson, Mason McCoy Non-Tendered By San Diego
The San Diego Padres have non-tendered outfielder Bryce Johnson and shortstop Mason McCoy, according to the team. Johnson appeared in 47 games at the major league level last season and posted a .206/.286/.238 line and hit just two extra-base hits. With Triple-A El Paso, Johnson carried a solid .288/.407/.431 line across 74 games. McCoy appeared […]
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Keegan Thompson Staying In Chicago
According to Maddie Lee of the Sun Times, right-hander Keegan Thompson and the Chicago Cubs have agreed on a contract to avoid salary arbitration. Thompson battled injuries in 2024 but flashed solid potential when he was on the major-league mound. Across 30 1/3 innings on the Northside, the right-hander posted a strong 2.67 ERA and […]
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Richard Lovelady Non-Tendered By Tampa Bay
The Tampa Bay Rays have non-tendered left-handed pitcher Richard Lovelady's contract, according to the team. Lovelady opened the 2024 campaign with the Chicago Cubs and eventually moved over to Tampa Bay. Across 34 1/3 cumulative innings in the big leagues, the southpaw held a 4.46 ERA and 1.31 WHIP. He carried a weak 17.7% K […]
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Erik Swanson Inks Extension With Toronto
Relief pitcher Erik Swanson and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed on a one-year contract to avoid arbitration, according to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. Swanson struggled last season as he posted a rough 5.03 ERA and 1.27 WHIP across 39 1/3 frames. In 2023, Swanson was one of the top options in the Toronto bullpen, […]
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Brian Robinson Jr. Limited By Injuries On Sunday
Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (ankle) sustained an ankle injury during their loss to the Dallas Cowboys and only logged five carries for 13 yards. He caught one of his two targets for 11 yards as well. Robinson sustained his first ankle injury in the opening quarter but was able to return shortly […]
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Austin Seibert Struggles In Return
Washington Commanders kicker Austin Seibert struggled in his return on Sunday afternoon in their loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Seibert went 2-for-3 on field goal attempts and 0-for-2 on extra points. He connected on his field goals from 46 and 51 yards and missed one from 51 yards as well. He also missed the game-tying […]
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Zach Ertz Finds The End Zone In Week 12
Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz found the end zone for the second straight week in their loss to the Dallas Cowboys. In this game, Ertz saw eight targets (second-most on the team) and brought in six of them for 38 yards and a score. He found the end zone in the final frame off […]
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Noah Brown Sees Team-High 10 Targets
Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown brought in six receptions for 71 yards while seeing a team-high of 10 targets in their loss to the Dallas Cowboys. This was an impressive showing for Brown, as he caught just one pass of four yards last week during their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Since Week 6, […]
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Terry McLaurin Catches Long Touchdown In Loss
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin caught five of his six targets for 102 yards and a score in their loss to the Dallas Cowboys. McLaurin was held in check through most of the afternoon but finally broke free as he tallied an 86-yard score late in the fourth quarter to set up the potential […]
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Austin Ekeler Leaves Sunday's Game With Injury
Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler (undisclosed) left Sunday's game with an undisclosed injury. Ekeler sustained this injury on a kickoff return in the final minutes. After taking the hit, the running back remained on the field for some time but was able to walk off with assistance from the training staff. Before the injury, […]
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