Lance McCullers Jr. Throwing Off Mound, Hopes To Return Early Into The 2025 Season

According to MLB.com, Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (elbow/forearm) is throwing off the mound and hopes to return early in the 2025 season. The 31-year-old underwent surgery to repair his right flexor in June of 2023 but faced a setback last season due to soreness. As a result, McCullers has not pitched in […]

Commanders Defense Not A Viable Play In Wild-Card Round

The Washington Commanders defense is a high-risk play in DFS formats facing the high-octane Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Last weekend, the Commanders played very well, holding Dallas to just 19 points, including just one touchdown. They tallied two sacks. The previous week, against the Atlanta Falcons, they tallied two sacks with an interception while allowing 24 […]

Zane Gonzalez Carries High Risk In Wild-Card Round

Washington Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez is a risky play in DFS formats this weekend, facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Gonzalez has been tasked to replace the injured Austin Seibert (groin) and has gone 5-for-7 on attempts and perfect on extra points. Both of his missed attempts came from over 40 yards out. Over the past […]

Zach Ertz Viewed As TE1 In Wild-Card Round

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz has enjoyed a fantastic season and should be viewed as a top pick at tight end during Wild Card Weekend facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The veteran tight end has found the back of the end zone six times over his previous seven contests. Over his past two games, […]

Olamide Zaccheaus Carries Upside At Low Cost Against Tampa Bay

Washington Commanders wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus is an intriguing value play in DFS formats this weekend, facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Since Noah Brown (kidney) has been placed on the injured reserve, Zaccheaus has grown into the No.2 wide receiver over the past four weeks. During this span, Zaccheaus has seen a solid 6.5 targets […]

Terry McLaurin A Must-Play In DFS Against Tampa Bay

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin carries high-end WR1 upside in the Wild Card Weekend when he faces the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Last week, McLaurin enjoyed a fantastic bounce-back outing, bringing in eight of his 12 targets for 62 yards and a touchdown. In Week 17, he caught just one pass for five yards. Since […]

Austin Ekeler Could Have Sizeable Role In Wild-Card Round

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler made his return from the injured reserve last weekend and carries solid receiving upside against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Ekeler missed the previous four games due to a concussion. In his return last Sunday, Ekeler ran the ball three times for 12 yards and brought in both of his […]

Brian Robinson Jr. A Risky Play Against Tampa Bay

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. has struggled to generate much on the ground over the past month and has another tough matchup ahead of him on Sunday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Over his past four games, Robinson has only tallied double-digit PPR points once and averaged a mere 39.8 rushing yards […]

Jayden Daniels Carries QB1 Upside In Wild-Card Round

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels exceeded all expectations this season and looks to stay hot in Tampa Bay on Sunday night. Over his previous five full games (excluding Week 18), the LSU product has averaged a stellar 34.0 PPR points per game. During this span, Daniels has averaged over 300 all-purpose yards while scoring […]

Quentin Johnston "Good To Go" For Saturday

According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (thigh/illness) is "good to go" for Saturday's playoff game against the Houston Texans. Johnston was listed as questionable on Thursday's final injury report. The 23-year-old is coming off a career day where he tallied 186 yards on 13 receptions. This was the […]

Jordan Love, Malik Willis Off The Injury Report

According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, Green Bay Packers quarterbacks Jordan Love (elbow) and Malik Willis (thumb) are off the injury report and good to go for Sunday's playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Love sustained this elbow injury during last weekend's loss to the Chicago Bears. He opened the week as a […]

Marshon Lattimore Off The Injury Report

According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, Washington Commanders defensive back Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) is off the injury report and is expected to suit up on Sunday night to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Lattimore was traded to the Commanders earlier this season but could only make two starts due to a lingering hamstring […]

Jayden Daniels Off The Injury Report, Set For First Playoff Start

According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels (quadriceps) is off the injury report and is set to make his playoff debut on Sunday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Daniels exited last weekend's game early due to minor leg soreness but was able to do three consecutive full […]

DeVonta Smith Off The Injury Report

According to the team, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (back) is off the injury report and does not have a designation for Sunday's playoff game against the Green Bay Packers. Smith popped up on the injury report on Friday with a back injury, but his absence from the final injury report suggests that his […]

A.J. Brown Off The Injury Report Prior To Wild-Card Weekend

According to the team, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee) is off the injury report and does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's playoff game against the Green Bay Packers. The star wideout opened the week as a limited participant but was then downgraded to a non-participant on Thursday. However, the team noted […]

Josh Naylor, Diamondbacks Avoid Arbitration

According to Robert Murray of FanSided.com, the Arizona Diamondbacks and first baseman Josh Naylor have agreed to a one-year, $10.9 million contract to avoid salary arbitration. The Diamondbacks acquired Naylor earlier this offseason via a trade with the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for right-handed pitcher Slade Cecconi. Last season in Cleveland, Naylor posted a .243/.320/.456 […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays Avoid Arbitration

According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the Toronto Blue Jays and first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. agreed on a one-year contract worth $28.5 million to avoid arbitration. The 25-year-old enjoyed a fantastic campaign last summer, posting a stellar .323/.396/.544 slash line with 30 home runs and two stolen bases. Under the hood, he generated a […]

Kyle Tucker, Cubs Do Not Come To Settlement

According to Jesse Rogers of ESPN, outfielder Kyle Tucker and the Chicago Cubs could not come to a settlement on a salary for 2025. As a result, both sides will now exchange arbitration figures. Tucker was acquired by the Cubs earlier this offseason in a blockbuster trade that sent top prospect Cam Smith, third baseman […]

Jo Adell, Angels Avoid Arbitration

According to Robert Murray of FanSided.com, the Los Angeles Angels and outfielder Jo Adell have settled on a one-year, $2.1 million contract to avoid salary arbitration. Adell has spent his entire professional career with the Angels after being drafted by them with the 10th overall pick in the 2017 MLB draft. Last summer, Adell caught […]

Andrew Kittredge Inks One-Year Deal With Baltimore

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Baltimore Orioles have signed relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge to a one-year deal worth $10 million. Kittredge spent the entire 2024 season pitching in St. Louis and operating as the setup man for closer Ryan Helsley. With Felix Bautista expected to reclaim the closer role in 2025, Kittredge […]

Robert Thomas Nets Two Goals On Thursday

St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas found the back of the net twice on Thursday evening during their victory over the Anaheim Ducks. Thomas opened the scoring on an unassisted snap shot goal in the first period. Later in the second, Thomas would strike again, this time with Pavel Buchnevich tallying the primary assist. Thomas […]

Ilya Sorokin Posts 30-Save Shutout On Thursday

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin stopped all 30 shots he faced against the Golden Knights on Thursday evening in Vegas. This win extended the Islanders' winning streak to two games. The Knights dominated the shot total, but Sorokin was able to lead the way on the road. This was his second shutout of the […]

Mikko Rantanen Tallies Point No. 60 On Thursday

Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen tallied a goal and an assist during Thursday's victory over the Minnesota Wild. Rantanen would score in the second period on a wrist shot. Later in the third, he would add the secondary assist on Nathan MacKinnon's 15th goal of the season. This was his 60th point of the […]

Zach Werenski Tallies Two Points In Victory

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski tallied a goal and an assist during their victory over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday evening. Werenski found the back of the net in the second period on a wrist shot. Later in the frame, he would tally the primary assist on Kent Johnson's 11th goal of the season. […]

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Shuts The Door On Thursday

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped all 35 shots he faced en route to defeating the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. The Sabres were heavily out-shot in this contest, but the 25-year-old was able to lead the way. This was his second shutout of the season. This was a much-needed bounce-back performance for the young netminder, […]

Sidney Crosby Tallies Three Points On Thursday

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby led the way on Thursday evening in their 5-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Crosby tallied three points (one goal and two helpers). He tallied his first assist on Bryan Rust's 19th goal of the season. Later in the first, he would add another secondary assist, this time on Drew […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks For FanDuel, DraftKings - Commanders vs. Buccaneers SNF Showdown (Wild Card Weekend)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The playoffs are finally here. In this piece, we will take a look at the Sunday Night Football showdown between the NFC South champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the wild-card Washington Commanders led by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. In this piece, I will break down my top choices for Captain/MVP, flex options, […]

NFL DFS Lineup Sleepers for DraftKings, FanDuel - Wild Card Weekend Value Picks Include Justin Herbert, Austin Ekeler, Dontayvion Wicks, and more

Week 18 of the NFL season is in the books, and now we shift our focus to Wild Card Weekend 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 […]

Framber Valdez, Astros Avoid Arbitration

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Houston Astros and starting pitcher Framber Valdez have agreed to a one-year contract worth $18 million to avoid arbitration. The southpaw is expected to be among the top free agents following the 2025 season. Last summer, the 31-year-old posted a 2.91 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP across 176 […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr., Yankees Avoid Arbitration

According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the New York Yankees and infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. have agreed to a one-year contract worth $5.85 million to avoid arbitration. The 26-year-old began the 2024 season with the Miami Marlins but was eventually traded to the New York Yankees during the stretch run. Across 147 games last summer, […]