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Ray Davis Limited On Thursday
Buffalo Bills rookie running back Ray Davis (calf) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice session. This was surprising as the Kentucky product did not face any limitations during Wednesday's initial practice session. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to Friday's report as it should clarify his status heading into the weekend. Last week, with […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoDemario Douglas - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 7 (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: New England Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas is coming off the best game of his season and should be viewed as a WR3 in all formats. Last weekend, with rookie Drake Maye at the helm, Douglas tallied a season-high 92 yards off six receptions (nine […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoTank Dell - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 7 (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell led the team in targets in Nico Collins' (hamstring) absence last weekend and remains a high-end WR2 heading into Week 7. Last week, against the New England Patriots, Dell caught seven of his nine targets for 57 yards and […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoJuJu Smith-Schuster - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 7 (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster hopes to continue to emerge as the top wideout in the passing attack and should be started in all standard formats. In Week 5, the 27-year-old became a central part of the offense with Rashee Rice (knee) sidelined. […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoWeek 7 NFL DFS Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Late Slate (2024): Jayden Daniels, Kyren Williams, Terry McLaurin, Travis Kelce, and more
Welcome back to our weekly DFS column here at RotoBaller! In this piece, I will examine my top and contrarian plays for the late slate in Week 7 of the NFL season. This week, we have only three games to choose from, so it is important to be exposed to some of the popular options. […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoPatrick Surtain II Ruled Out For Thursday
Denver Broncos defensive back Patrick Surtain II (concussion) was ruled out for Thursday's game, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The star cornerback was unable to practice this week due to a concussion and will set his sights on returning in Week 8. As a result, Levi Wallace and Riley Moss should be expected to […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoDJ Chark Set To Return To Practice On Wednesday
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver DJ Chark (hip) is set to have his practice window open on Wednesday, according to Kris Rhim of ESPN. Chark has been on the injured reserve since the opening week with a hip injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during practice this week as he could make […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoChris Olave Ruled Out For Thursday
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (concussion) will not play on Thursday night due to a concussion. Olave suffered a concussion last weekend against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was unable to clear the league's concussion protocol. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the 24-year-old's status next week before their game against the Los […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoDe'Von Achane Logs Full Practice On Wednesday
Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (concussion) logged a full practice on Wednesday. This is a great sign for the 23-year-old, who suffered a concussion during Week 5. The Dolphins had the week off in Week 6, which gave the sophomore running back more time to progress. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoJosh Downs, Michael Pittman Jr. Do Not Practice On Wednesday
Indianapolis Colts wide receivers Josh Downs (toe) and Michael Pittman Jr. (back) did not practice on Wednesday, according to James Boyd of The Athletic. Downs was held out of practice early last week with this injury but was able to suit up for Sunday's game. The injury did not seem too serious as the 23-year-old […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoJonathan Taylor, Trey Sermon Not Seen At Wednesday's Practice
Indianapolis Colts running backs Jonathan Taylor (ankle) and Trey Sermon (knee) did not practice on Wednesday, according to James Boyd of The Athletic. Taylor has been sidelined over the past two games with an ankle sprain. Sermon suffered this knee injury in last week's victory over the Tennessee Titans. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoTaysom Hill Considered Doubtful For Thursday
New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (ribs) is considered doubtful for Thursday's game, according to Nick Underhill of the New Orleans Football Network. The tight end logged limited practice sessions on Monday and Tuesday after missing the previous two games and is now in danger of missing tomorrow's game. Fantasy managers should pay close […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoRashid Shaheed Set To Undergo Meniscus Surgery
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (knee) is set to undergo meniscus surgery on his knee, according to Nick Underhill. As a result, fantasy managers should not expect him on the field anytime soon. Shaheed may also be placed on the injured reserve if he is expected to miss at least four games. Shaheed […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoNFL DFS Lineup Sleepers for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 7 Value Picks Include Andy Dalton, Chase Brown, Jaylen Waddle, and more
Week 6 of the NFL season is in the books, and now we shift our focus to Week 7 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 […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoJayden Daniels Shaping Up To Be High-End QB1 On Sunday
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels enjoyed a breakout performance last week on Monday Night Football and looks to keep it rolling in the desert against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Last week, Daniels eclipsed 250 passing yards and threw for two scores for the first time in his career after relying primarily on his legs […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoAnton Lundell Scores Twice On Monday
Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell found the back of the net twice in their victory over the Boston Bruins. Lundell scored his first goal of the afternoon on a rebound attempt in the crease in the opening frame. Later in the second, Lundell would score the eventual game-winner on a wrist shot. This was a […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoEvgeni Malkin Tallies Three Points In Victory
Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin scored his 499th career goal with two assists in their victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday evening. The 38-year-old tallied his first point of the night with the primary assist on Rickard Rakell's second goal of the season. Later in the third, he found defenseman Kris Letang on a […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoMika Zibanejad Tallies Goal, Two Assists On Monday
New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad scored his first goal of the season and tallied two assists in their victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Monday evening. Zibanejad tallied his first point of the evening on the power-play on a shot that was re-directed by Chris Kreider in the second period. In the final […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoIgor Shesterkin Sharp On Monday
New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin stopped 31 of the 32 shots he faced en route to defeating the Detroit Red Wings on Monday evening. This was a nice bounce-back outing for Shesterkin after he allowed six goals to the Utah Hockey Club in his previous start. The superstar netminder earned a shutout victory in […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoBrock Nelson Nets Two Goals On Monday
New York Islanders center Brock Nelson scored twice in their victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Monday evening. Nelson tallied both of his goals in the second frame. First, he found the back of the net on a wrist shot in the slot off a pass from Maxim Tsyplakov and Adam Pelech. Later in the […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoJake Allen Posts 20-Save Shutout Over Utah
New Jersey Devils goalie Jake Allen earned his second victory of the season on Monday afternoon by posting a 20-save shutout over the Utah Hockey Club. This was the 34-year-old's 25th career shutout, and he now holds a perfect 2-0 record through his first two starts this season. He allowed just one goal on 18 […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoTyler Bass Goes 1-For-2 On Monday Night
Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass struggled on Monday evening as he went 1-for-2 on field goal attempts and 2-for-3 on extra-point attempts in their victory over the New York Jets. This was his second missed extra-point and second missed field goal of the season. Bass' miss was from 47-yards out. However, he was able to […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoKeon Coleman Catches Three Passes In Monday Night Victory
Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman caught three of his four targets for 26 yards in their victory on Monday evening against the New York Jets. Coleman's four targets tied for the second-highest among Buffalo pass catchers and was only lower than tight end Dalton Kincaid's seven targets. The 21-year-old rookie has had trouble […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoHaason Reddick Granted Permission To Seek Trade
New York Jets edge rusher Haason Reddick has been granted permission to seek a trade for a short window, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic. Reddick was acquired by the Jets in the offseason but has been in the midst of a contract holdout through the entire season. Earlier this week, Reddick hired new […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoTy Johnson Sees Just Four Carries In Week 6 Victory
Buffalo Bills running back Ty Johnson saw just four carries for 34 yards in their victory over the New York Jets. Johnson did not see a target in the passing game. After serving as the No.2 option to James Cook through the opening weeks of the campaign, Johnson ceded those duties to rookie Ray Davis […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoMicah Parsons Could Sit Out In Week 8
Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons (ankle) may not be ready to return to action in Week 8 following their Week 7 bye, according to Garrett Podell of CBS Sports. Podell further reported that head coach Mike McCarthy expressed that "the bye week will be a big one for Parsons." Fantasy managers in IDP leagues […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoRicky Pearsall Returns To Practice On Monday
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (chest) returned to practice on Monday, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN. This was the first time the first-round selection returned to the field after suffering a gunshot wound last month. Last week, head coach Kyle Shanahan said that the team would be opening Pearsall's 21-day practice […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks ago2024 Fantasy Baseball Awards - RotoBaller Staff Picks
After a long, exciting, and at times, frustrating 187 days, the 2024 fantasy baseball season is behind us. Throughout the summer, we saw top prospects begin to establish themselves as the league’s next generation of stars and saw several veterans continue their dominance. Let’s stroll down memory lane and hand out several awards to the […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoAaron Rodgers - Week 6 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers should be viewed as a QB2 in all formats and should only be started in deeper 14+ team leagues. After failing to eclipse the 200-yard mark through the first two weeks, Rodgers has hit this mark in each […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoJuJu Smith-Schuster (WR, KC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 35% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster had an excellent outing in Week 5 and should be added in all 12-team PPR formats. With top wideout Rashee Rice (knee) undergoing surgery to repair his LCL, Smith-Schuster has a path to emerge […]
Andy Smith 1 month ago