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Kendrick Bourne Expected To Play
New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (knee) is expected to play on Sunday, according to Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald. Bourne opened the campaign on the Physically Unable to Perform list and made his season debut last weekend against the Miami Dolphins. In this game, the 29-year-old logged only 15 total snaps, which […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoJosh Allen Remains QB1 Despite Tough Matchup
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen remains a high-end QB1 despite the difficult matchup on Monday evening against the New York Jets, who have allowed the second-fewest points to opposing quarterbacks this season. Allen got off to a hot start this season, as he topped 30.0 PPR points in two of the first three games. During […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoJack Flaherty To Start Game 1 Of NLCS
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty will get the starting nod in Game 1 of the NLCS on Sunday evening, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Flaherty got the nod in Game 2 of the NLDS and struggled, as he allowed five hits, a walk, and four earned runs across 5 1/3 frames […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoYoshinobu Yamamoto Leads The Way In Game 5 Victory
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto earned his first victory of the postseason on Friday evening as the Dodgers defeated the Padres to clinch the NLDS. The right-hander tossed five shutout frames and allowed just two hits and a walk. He struck out two. This was a nice bounce-back outing for the 26-year-old as […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoTeoscar Hernandez Goes Deep In Game 5
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez went 1-for-3 with a home run in their series-clinching victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday evening. Hernandez extended the Dodger lead in the seventh frame with solo shot off Yu Darvish. Hernandez tallied at least one hit in every game of the NLDS and boasted a .333/.400/.667 […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoKike Hernandez Launches Solo Shot In Game 5
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kike Hernandez went 1-for-3 with a solo shot in their Game 5 victory over the San Diego Padres. Hernandez broke the stalemate in the second frame by hitting a solo home run off Yu Darvish. This was the eventual game-winning run. Through the playoffs, the 33-year-old has gone 3-for-9 at the […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoHa-Seong Kim Undergoes Shoulder Surgery
San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder) underwent shoulder surgery on Thursday, according to Dennis Lin of The Athletic. Kim has been sidelined since Aug. 20 with shoulder inflammation. He attempted to return in time for October but was ultimately shut down late into September after facing several setbacks. Through 121 games this summer, the […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoHigh-Upside Bench Stashes: Weekend Waiver Wire Adds for Week 6 Includes Blake Corum, Kimani Vidal, Tre Tucker, Troy Franklin, Noah Brown, more
Mastering the waiver wire is a crucial skill that can lead you to a fantasy football championship. It's not just about strategically placing your FAAB budget on specific players but also about knowing when to stash players. This dual strategy keeps you engaged and focused on your ultimate goal of winning a fantasy championship. As […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoLuke Musgrave Hits Injured Reserve
Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave (ankle) was placed on Injured Reserve, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. As a result, Musgrave will be sidelined for at least the next four games due to an ankle injury. The 24-year-old has had a slow start to the campaign, catching only five passes across the first […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoTrey Palmer Out On Sunday
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (concussion) will miss his second straight game this weekend due to a concussion. The sophomore wideout was unable to participate in any team practices this week and will now set his sights on returning in Week 7. After catching only one pass through the first three weeks of […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoCurtis Samuel Limited On Friday
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Curtis Samuel (toe) remained a limited participant in Friday's practice. Samuel was limited during Thursday's initial session with a toe injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during Saturday's practice as it should provide clarity on his availability for Monday's game. However, seeing him participate in a limited capacity […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoMicah Parsons Out On Sunday
Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons (ankle) will not suit up this weekend when the Cowboys face the Detroit Lions. Parsons suffered a high-ankle sprain in their Week 4 victory over the New York Giants and will now miss his second consecutive game. Fantasy managers in IDP leagues should continue to monitor his status as […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoMatt Prater Listed As Questionable
Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers. Prater was kept sidelined during last weekend's game with a knee injury. However, he was able to log three consecutive limited practice sessions this week which is a promising sign for his status as he was only […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoJaylen Warren Does Not Carry Injury Designation
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (knee) has been upgraded from his questionable status and no longer carries an injury designation for Sunday's game. Warren was dealing with a knee injury and had to miss the past two games. Warren was able to log three consecutive limited sessions during this week's practice and will now […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoToday's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/12/24)
Hello Rotoballers! The NHL season is back in full swing and we have our first action-packed Saturday slate of the season. 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. […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoWeek 6 NFL DFS Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Early Slate (2024): Lamar Jackson, Saquon Barkley, Marvin Harrison Jr., Tucker Kraft, 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 early slate in Week 6 of the NFL Season. Similar to last week, we have an early game in London, that removes the Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears from our slate. In […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoNajee Harris - Week 6 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris has a favorable matchup this weekend and should be viewed as a high-floor RB2 in all formats. Harris has seen double-digit rushing attempts in every game this season and averaged 54.0 yards per game. Harris has seen at […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoAntonio Gibson - Week 6 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: New England Patriots running back Antonio Gibson is expected to serve as the lead back on Sunday with Rhamondre Stevenson (foot) sitting out with an injury. Through the first five weeks of the season, Gibson has typically operated as a change-of-pace option but has […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoJoe Mixon - Week 6 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle) is expected to return to action on Sunday barring any late-week setbacks. Mixon suffered an ankle injury in their Week 2 victory over the Chicago Bears and has been sidelined since. In the season opener, Mixon carried […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoJeremy McNichols Could Be No. 2 Option On Sunday
Washington Commanders running back Jeremy McNichols could move up the depth chart on Sunday afternoon if Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) is unable to suit up. Robinson entered last weekend with a questionable status but was able to play. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout the weekend. McNichols has shined in the few […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoCommanders Defense Faces Tall Task In Week 6
The Washington Commanders defense has enjoyed two strong performances in consecutive weeks but faces a tall task this weekend against Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. Last weekend, the Commanders shut down the Browns as they allowed a season-best 13 points with a season-high seven sacks. However, the Ravens have not been favorable to opposing […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoAustin Seibert A Solid Streamer In Week 6
Washington Commanders kicker Austin Seibert has remained perfect since joining the DMV in Week 2 and has entered streaming territory heading into Week 6. Seibert's leg has not been tested outside of 50+ yards, but he has produced double-digit fantasy points in three of his four games. This weekend, their matchup against the Ravens holds […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoZach Ertz Eyes Bounce-Back Performance
Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz caught a season-low two passes for 10 yards last weekend but has a great opportunity to bounce back while facing the Baltimore Ravens. Even though Ertz had his worst game on the scoresheet, he saw eight targets. From Weeks 1 to 4, Ertz averaged four targets in each game […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoNoah Brown Looks To Claim No. 2 Role
Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown (groin) was held out of last weekend's game but will return to the field this Sunday and could be worth a look as a high-risk, high-upside play in DFS formats. Since making his Commanders debut in Week 2, Brown has logged more snaps and ran more routes every week, […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoTerry McLaurin Eyes Another Strong Showing
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin has topped double-digit PPR points in each of the past three weeks and remains a high-end WR2 in Week 6 when he faces the Baltimore Ravens. Since tallying just 39 yards in the first two games of the season, McLaurin has hit the century mark in two out of […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoAustin Ekeler Could See Increased Usage On Sunday
Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler should be viewed as a solid flex option in PPR formats this weekend as they will face the Baltimore Ravens in what could be a very high-scoring affair. After missing Week 4 with a concussion, Ekeler looked strong in Week 5 as he ran for a season-high 67 yards […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoJayden Daniels A High-End QB1 In Week 6
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels looks to win his fifth straight game on Sunday as he takes on the Baltimore Ravens. After losing his first professional game, Daniels has averaged an impressive 24.2 PPR points per game with 951 total passing yards, 212 rushing yards, and six scores. The LSU standout has only turned […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoMichael Mayer Placed On Reserve/Non-Football Injury List
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (personal) was placed on the reserve/Non-Football Injury and Illness list, according to Field Yates of ESPN. Mayer has not suited up since Week 3 due to a personal matter and is now expected to miss more time. The Notre Dame product enjoyed a productive rookie campaign, as he […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoRachaad White Doubtful For Sunday
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (foot) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. White opened the week as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice but was downgraded to a non-participant on Thursday and Friday, which does not bode well for his status this weekend. If White is […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoChase Brown Listed As Questionable
Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday night's game against the New York Giants. Brown appeared on the injury report on Thursday after logging a limited practice session and remained in the same capacity on Friday. Earlier on Friday, head coach Zac Taylor said that Brown is expected to […]
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