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Harrison Butker Activated And Starting In Week 15
According to the team, Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker (knee) was activated off the injured reserve and does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns. Butker has been sidelined for the past four games with a foot injury but is slated to return to action this weekend. In a […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoNFL DFS Lineup Sleepers for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 15 Value Picks Include Anthony Richardson, Brian Robinson Jr., Adam Thielen, and more
Week 14 of the NFL season is in the books, and now we shift our focus to Week 15 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 agoToday's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/14/24)
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 […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoLate Slate: Daily Fantasy Football Week 15 NFL DFS Lineup Picks on DraftKings and FanDuel (2024)
Welcome back to our late slate Week 15 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 15 of the NFL season. In Week 15, we have five games on the NFL DFS late slate on DraftKings and FanDuel […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoSeattle Would "Love" To Sign Christian Walker
According to Peter Gammons of the MLB Network, the Seattle Mariners would "love" to acquire free-agent first baseman Christian Walker. However, Gammons noted that the first baseman is currently out of their price range, but trading starting pitcher Luis Castillo could open enough space on the books for the infielder. Castillo's name has been circling […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoCarson Kelly Agrees To Two-Year Contract With Cubs
According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Chicago Cubs and free-agent catcher Carson Kelly have agreed to a two-year contract worth $11.5 million. Kelly opened the 2024 campaign catching for the Tigers before finishing his season with the Rangers. Across 91 games in the majors, the veteran backstop carried a .238/.318/.374 slash line with nine […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoAnthony Santander Eyeing Five-Year Contract
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, free agent outfielder Anthony Santander is seeking a five-year contract during free agency. It was reported earlier this offseason that the former Oriole was gaining interest from other AL East ball clubs, including the Blue Jays and Yankees. Last summer in Baltimore, Santander hit a career-high […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoNick Raposo Let Go By Toronto
According to Shi Davidi of SportsNet, the Toronto Blue Jays are releasing catcher Nick Raposo to open a roster spot for relief pitcher Yimi Garcia. The Blue Jays agreed to a two-year contract with Garcia earlier this offseason. Raposo opened the 2024 campaign playing in the St. Louis organization before joining Toronto in August. Across […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoCam Smith Traded To Houston
According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, the Houston Astros are acquiring Chicago Cubs third base prospect Cam Smith in exchange for outfielder Kyle Tucker. Smith was drafted by the Chicago Cubs with the 14th overall pick in last year's draft out of Florida State. During his final season in college, the infielder played a […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoHayden Wesneski Shipped To Houston
According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, the Chicago Cubs are sending right-handed pitcher Hayden Wesneski to the Houston Astros in a package to acquire star outfielder Kyle Tucker. Wesneski was initially drafted by the New York Yankees but has spent his entire big-league career with the Chicago Cubs. Across his first three seasons in […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoCommanders Defense Viewed As Top Option Against Depleted Saints Offense
The Washington Commanders defense should be viewed as a high-end streaming option facing a depleted New Orleans Saints offense. With Derek Carr (hand/concussion) banged up, the Saints are turning to Jake Haener to operate as the QB1. Haener will have a difficult task ahead of him as his top wide receivers, Chris Olave (concussion) and […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoZane Gonzalez Questionable, Could Be Sneaky Streaming Option If Active
Washington Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez (foot) is listed as questionable but logged two full practice sessions this week and will likely operate as the starting kicker for the Commanders. This weekend, he will face the New Orleans Saints, who have allowed the 16th-most PPR points to opposing kickers, and he'll be a viable streaming option […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoZach Ertz Viewed As Reliable TE1 In Week 15
Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz should be viewed as a solid TE1 in Week 15 when he faces the New Orleans Saints. Over the past three contests, the veteran tight end has found the end zone in each contest and averaged 7.0 targets per game. In addition, No.2 wide receiver Noah Brown (kidney) will […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoOlamide Zaccheaus Worth Monitoring In Week 15
Washington Commanders wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus is worth paying attention to in Week 15 as he may contend for a starting role with Noah Brown (ribs) injured. While Dyami Brown is the likely candidate, Zaccheaus should have the edge over rookie Luke McCaffrey for the No.3 spot on the offense. When Noah Brown left Week […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoDyami Brown To Operate As No. 2 Wideout In Week 15
Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown should be poised to step up to the No. 2 role with Noah Brown (kidney) sitting out, making him a viable desperation flex option in Week 15 while facing the New Orleans Saints. Dyami Brown has consistently operated as the No. 3 wide receiver in the offense this season. […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoTerry McLaurin Set For Strong Showing In The Big Easy
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is set for a strong showing this weekend against the New Orleans Saints and should be viewed as a WR1 in all formats. In his previous game, McLaurin enjoyed his third two-touchdown performance of the season against the Tennessee Titans. Since Week 3, the Ohio State product has averaged […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoJeremy McNichols Not A Viable Option in Week 15
Washington Commanders running back Jeremy McNichols should not be started in any formats in Week 15 when he faces the New Orleans Saints. In Week 13, McNichols logged just six carries, which was the third-highest on the team. This was surprising as Austin Ekeler (concussion) did not play, and Chris Rodriguez Jr. surpassed him on […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoChris Rodriguez Jr. Looks To Claim No. 2 Role In Week 15
Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. will look to claim the No. 2 role behind Brian Robinson Jr. this weekend but is not a viable option in standard formats facing the New Orleans Saints. In Week 13 with Austin Ekeler (concussion) sitting out, Rodriguez logged seven more carries than the presumed No. 2 option […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoBrian Robinson Jr. Carries RB1 Upside Facing New Orleans
Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. carries RB1 upside in Week 15 when he faces the New Orleans Saints. In Week 13, Robinson tallied 103 yards and a score on 16 attempts against the Tennessee Titans. Robinson was dealing with a lingering ankle injury leading up to that game, but coming out of his […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoJayden Daniels Looks To Continue QB1 Campaign In New Orleans
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels should be viewed as a high-end QB1 in all formats, facing the New Orleans Saints this weekend. Over his past two contests, Daniels has surprised 30.0 PPR points in each game and tallied seven scores during this span. Over these two games, the LSU product averaged 290.0 total yards […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoHarrison Butker Questionable For Week 15
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns. Butker was able to participate in practice all week as a limited participant and could snap his four-game absence. Butker is the injured reserve following their Week 10 victory over the Denver Broncos with a meniscus tear. […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoBub Means Ruled Out For Week 15
According to Matthew Paras of The Times-Picayune, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Bub Means (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 15's match against the Washington Commanders. Means has been on the injured reserve since sustaining a high-ankle sprain during Week 8. Means opened the week as a limited participant but was then downgraded to […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoDerek Carr Listed As Doubtful, Not Starting
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (hand/concussion) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's tilt against the Washington Commanders. While Carr could still dress for Sunday's game, the Saints have already named Jake Haener their QB1 for this match. Carr sustained these injuries during last weekend's victory over the New York Giants. Carr was initially deemed […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoMarshon Lattimore To Make Washington Debut In Week 15
Washington Commanders defensive back Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) is off the injury report and will make his Washington debut this weekend, facing his old team, the New Orleans Saints. Lattimore was traded to the nation's capital during the first week of November but has been sidelined due to a lingering hamstring injury. Before this injury, Lattimore […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoJosh Downs Questionable For Week 15
According to James Boyd of The Athletic, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos. Downs was unable to suit up in Week 13 with this same injury but had a bye week during Week 14, which gave him additional time to recover. In addition, […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoKenneth Walker III Listed As Doubtful For Week 15
According to Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times, Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (calf) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers. Walker was unable to suit up last weekend and has been unable to return to practice this week. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status over […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoTyler Higbee Expected To Make Season Debut In Week 16
According to Greg Beacham of the Associated Press, Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (knee) is expected to make his season debut in Week 16 against the New York Jets. Higbee has been able to return to practice but has yet to see action in a game. The veteran tight end suffered a torn […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoDavid Njoku Questionable For Week 15
According to Scott Petrak of the Chronicle-Telegram, Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's tilt against the Kansas City Chiefs. Njoku has been unable to practice all week, but the team is keeping the door open for the veteran tight end. Fantasy managers should continue to pay close attention […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoCedric Tillman Ruled Out For Week 15
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's match against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to Scott Petrak of the Chronicle-Telegram. Tillman will now miss his third straight contest since sustaining a concussion during their Week 12 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Before this injury, Tillman was beginning to turn […]
Andy Smith 4 weeks agoTony Pollard Should Play This Weekend
According to Terry McCormick of the Titans Insider, running back Tony Pollard (ankle) should play against the Cincinnati Bengals this weekend. Pollard has been unable to practice all week but is still trending positively. Fantasy managers should monitor the injury report later this afternoon, as Pollard will likely carry an injury designation, given his practice […]
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