Optimism Surrounding Rashod Bateman's Availability

According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, there is some optimism around Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman's (foot) availability for Saturday afternoon's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rapoport noted that despite his current foot injury that kept him sidelined for most of practice this week, if he is able to turn in a […]

Mikko Rantanen Tallies Two Helpers, Extends Point Streak On Friday

Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen tallied two assists during Friday evening's victory over the Anaheim Ducks to extend his point streak to eight games. Rantanen earned both his points in the final period. He tallied the secondary assist on Cale Makar's game-winning power-play tally in the opening minutes of the period. He would then […]

Nathan MacKinnon Tallies Three Points On Friday

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon tallied three points in their victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday evening. MacKinnon's first tally of the evening was a secondary assist on Valeri Nichushkin's tenth goal of the season. Then, MacKinnon dished out his second helper of the game, this time on a primary assist on Cale Makar's […]

Charlie Lindgren Sharp On Friday

Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren stopped 24 of the 25 shots he faced during his victory over the Washington Capitals. The Capitals got out to three-goal lead by the end of the second frame. Carolina's lone tally came in the back-half of the third period off a Seth Jarvis wrist shot. Over his past four […]

Igor Shesterkin Leads The Way On Friday

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin stopped 41 of the 42 shots in his victory over the Dallas Stars. This was a much-needed victory for the Rangers as they have lost five of their past six contests and fallen towards the bottom of the Eastern Conference. The Rangers were heavily outshot but their franchise goaltender […]

William Nylander Tallies Three Points On Friday

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander enjoyed a three-point night during Friday's victory over the Buffalo Sabres. Nylander tallied his first point of the game, on a primary assist on Auston Matthew's power-play strike in the opening frame. Later in the second, he tallied another primary assist, this time on Max Pacioretty's fifth tally […]

Matt Murray Earns Victory In Season Debut

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Matt Murray stopped 24 of the 27 shots he faced en route to defeating the Buffalo Sabres in his season debut. This was Murray's first start since April of 2023 as he has been sidelined due to a hip operation. The Maple leafs got out to an earl three-goal lead to […]

Late Slate: Daily Fantasy Football Week 16 NFL DFS Lineup Picks on DraftKings and FanDuel (2024)

Welcome back to our late slate Week 16 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 16 of the NFL season. In Week 16, we have four games on the NFL DFS late slate on DraftKings and FanDuel […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/21/24)

Hello, RotoBallers! The NHL season is in full swing, and we have another action-packed Saturday slate. In this piece, I will discuss my favorite forward lines to target, defensemen, and goalies in tonight's action. Be sure to keep updated with any injury notes on our newsfeed before setting your lineup. If you have any questions […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 16? Drake London, DJ Moore, Calvin Ridley

With the fantasy playoffs underway, it is important to always think twice before setting your final lineup and examine all aspects of their outcome. In this piece, we will look at three wide receivers who have a wide range of outcomes due to their quarterback play. Drake London will be catching passes from Michael Penix […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 16? Jordan Addison, Zay Flowers, Tee Higgins

In the fantasy playoffs, fantasy managers must make calculated decisions when setting their final lineup. In this piece, I will analyze three wide receivers who have flashed WR1 upside at times this season but have occasionally struggled to deliver consistent performances. Zay Flowers plays in a run-first offense, while Jordan Addison and Tee Higgins are […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 16? Brian Robinson Jr., Tank Bigsby, Rhamondre Stevenson

With the fantasy playoffs in full swing, it is crucial to consider all options when constructing our starting lineup. In this piece, I will analyze three running backs who have been solid RB2s all season but have flashed RB1 potential at times. Brian Robinson Jr. has taken full control of the Washington backfield, while Tank […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 16? Tyreek Hill, DK Metcalf, Jayden Reed

Even in the fantasy playoffs, starting your high-end players can be quite challenging. In this piece, we will analyze three wide receivers who were once considered top options but have been disappointing as of late. Tyreek Hill, DK Metcalf, and Jayden Reed have all flashed WR1 potential this season but have become rather hard to […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 16? Terry McLaurin, Cooper Kupp, Adam Thielen

In the fantasy playoffs, it is crucial to consider all aspects of a player's outcome before locking them in your lineup. In this piece, we will look at three proven wide receivers who have a wide range of outcomes in Week 16. Terry McLaurin has emerged as a legit WR1 but faces a tough Philadelphia […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 16? Bucky Irving, Jerome Ford, Rico Dowdle

In the fantasy playoffs, it is crucial to make the tough calls when setting your lineup. In this piece, we will look at three running backs who all carry solid RB2 upside in Week 16. Rookie Bucky Irving has taken the lead in the Tampa Bay backfield but has dealt with numerous lingering injuries. Jerome […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 16? Jauan Jennings, Jerry Jeudy, Khalil Shakir

With the fantasy playoffs in full swing, fantasy managers must make calculated decisions when contributing to their lineups. When looking at the wide receiver position, there are often several options that all carry solid upside with inherent risk. In this piece, we will look at three wide receivers: Jauan Jennings, Jerry Jeudy, and Khalil Shakir. […]

Roki Sasaki Meets With Cubs

According to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score, the Chicago Cubs met with free-agent right-handed pitcher Roki Sasaki earlier on Friday. Sasaki was officially posted earlier this month from Nippon Professional Baseball. In the 2024 season, the hard-throwing right-hander struck out 129 batters across 111 innings of work. He posted a strong 2.35 ERA and […]

Josh Walker Inks Contract With Toronto

According to Ben Nicholson-Smith of SportsNet, the Toronto Blue Jays have signed left-handed pitcher Josh Walker to a one-year contract worth $760,000. In a corresponding move the Blue Jays released right-handed pitcher Hagen Danner. Walker has spent his entire professional career with the New York Mets after being selected in the 2017 MLB Draft out […]

Vidal Brujan Released By Miami

According to Daniel Alvarez-Montes of the Miami Chapter Chair, the Miami Marlins have released infielder Vidal Brujan to make room for third baseman Eric Wagaman. Brujan began his major league career in the Tampa Bay system. Across 227 games at Triple-A, Brujan posted a solid .272/.357/.451 line with 29 home runs and 89 stolen bases. […]

Eric Wagaman Headed To Miami

According to Daniel Alvarez-Montes of the Miami Chapter Chair, the Miami Marlins are signing third baseman Eric Wagaman to a one-year contract. Wagaman made his major league debut last season with the Angles and posted a .250/.270/.403 line with five doubles and two home runs across a small 18-game stint. Across 27 games at Triple-A […]

Rangers Designate Owen White For Assignment

The Texas Rangers announced that they have DFA'd right-handed pitching prospect Owen White to make room for free agent left-handed pitcher Hoby Milner. The Rangers agreed to a one-year contract with Milner on Thursday evening. White was drafted by the Rangers in the second round of the 2018 MLB Draft out of Jesse Carson HS. […]

Commanders Defense Not Startable Facing Philadelphia

The Washington Commanders defense should not be started in all formats this weekend facing the Philadelphia Eagles. The last time these two teams squared off, the Eagles dropped 26 points on the Commanders, with Saquon Barkley leading the way, tallying 146 yards and two scores. In this game, the Commanders tallied two sacks with no […]

Zane Gonzalez A Risky Option In Week 16

Washington Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez (foot) should be viewed as a risky kicking option in fantasy this weekend while facing the Philadelphia Eagles. With Austin Seibert (groin) on Injured Reserve, Gonzalez has gone 3-for-5 on attempts and a perfect 10-for-10 on extra points in a relief role. In Week 15, Gonzalez could not play due […]

John Bates Set For Increased Role Facing Philadelphia

Washington Commanders tight end John Bates could be in store for an increased role, with Zach Ertz (concussion) listed as questionable for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Ertz suffered this concussion last weekend and could not practice all week, which suggests he will face an uphill battle to pass the league's protocol. When […]

Olamide Zaccheaus Should Not Be Started In Week 16

Washington Commanders wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus should be expected to continue to operate as the No. 3 wideout in Week 16 but should not be started in any formats while facing the Philadelphia Eagles. Last weekend, Zaccheaus brought in three of his four targets for 36 yards. He also found the end zone, but the […]

Dyami Brown Not A Dependable Option In Week 16

Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown should not be started in any formats this weekend when he faces the Philadelphia Eagles. With Noah Brown (kidney) on the injured reserve, Dyami Brown was given an increase in playing time. Last weekend, Brown brought in three of his four targets for 40 yards in their victory over […]

Terry McLaurin A Solid WR1 In Week 16 Divisional Tilt

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin should be viewed as a top-12 option in Week 16 when he faces the Philadelphia Eagles in a pivotal NFC East clash. McLaurin is carrying a three-game touchdown streak into this matchup. In his past two games, he has found the end zone twice in each of them. Since […]

Jeremy McNichols Expected To Have Small Role In Week 16

Washington Commanders running back Jeremy McNichols should not be started in any format this weekend facing the Philadelphia Eagles. With Austin Ekeler (concussion) sidelined, McNichols has taken the No.2 spot behind Brian Robinson Jr. While Chris Rodriguez Jr. has occasionally seen an increase in attempts, McNichols was deployed as the clear No.2 option last weekend […]

Brian Robinson Jr. Projects To Be High-End RB2 Facing Philadelphia

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. should be set for another workhorse opportunity to share this weekend, facing the Philadelphia Eagles with Austin Ekeler (concussion) on the injured reserve. Last weekend, Robinson had a modest showing, tallying only 65 rushing yards and 22 receiving yards against the Saints. However, during Week 14, Robinson tallied […]

Jayden Daniels A Locked-In QB1 Despite Tough Matchup

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels should be viewed as a QB1 in Week 16 despite the tough matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Last weekend in their victory over the New Orleans Saints, Daniels went 25-for-31 for 226 yards and two passing scores. He added 66 yards on 11 rushing attempts. During Weeks 12 and […]