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Andy Smith - RotoBaller

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NFL, MLB, and NHL Contributor at RotoBaller. You can find me at the news desk, writing long form pieces and DFS content. I'd like to consider myself a fantasy sports expert and that my track record speaks for itself. Feel free to follow and chat with me on X @A_Smith_FS. When not writing for RotoBaller you can probably find me at a Disney Theme Park.

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Tyler Fitzgerald Remains Out On Saturday

San Francisco Giants outfielder/infielder Tyler Fitzgerald (back) is not in Saturday's lineup as the Giants continue a three-game set with the San Diego Padres. The 26-year-old left Thursday's game early with lower-back tightness and will need at least another day to rest. As a result, this opens up the keystone for 23-year-old Marco Luciano. Fantasy […]

3 months ago

Joey Loperfido Exits Saturday Early

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Joey Loperfido (hip) left Saturday's game early due to left adductor discomfort, according to Mike Wallner of the Toronto Star. The 25-year-old was lifted in the fifth inning after grabbing his hip in pain. He was replaced by infielder Luis De Los Santos after Addison Barger shifted to cover left field. […]

3 months ago

Ryne Nelson Hits 15-Day Injured List

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Ryne Nelson (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with right shoulder inflammation, according to Jesse Friedman of PHNX Sports. The 26-year-old has been in a bit of a slump across his past four starts, which may have been due to this injury. In his most recent outing, […]

3 months ago

Tyler Glasnow Likely Done For The Season

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (elbow) is likely done for the season, according to David Vassegh of 570 LA Sports. Manager Dave Roberts expressed that the 31-year-old reportedly has a strained elbow and will now likely be sidelined for the remainder of the season. This is a tough blow for a Dodger team […]

3 months ago

Jackson Holliday Sitting On Saturday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Jackson Holliday will take a seat on Saturday afternoon. The former No.1 prospect in baseball started at the keystone over the past three games. During this stretch, he has tallied only one hit while striking out five times. As a result, Livan Soto will cover second base on Saturday and bat […]

3 months ago

Christopher Morel Not In Saturday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder/third baseman Christopher Morel (Achilles) is not in the starting nine on Saturday as the Rays continue a series against the Cleveland Guardians. Morel was lifted early from Friday's game after suffering an Achilles injury while running. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to Sunday's lineup as the 25-year-old may not need […]

3 months ago

Tyler Soderstrom Activated From 10-Day Injured List

Oakland Athletics first baseman/catcher Tyler Soderstrom (wrist) was activated off the 10-day injured list on Saturday afternoon. In a corresponding move, the Athletics optioned Armando Alvarez. The 22-year-old was kept out of MLB action for just over two months due to a bone bruise on his left wrist. Before the injury, Soderstrom flashed high-upside power […]

3 months ago

CJ Abrams Remains Out On Saturday

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (shoulder) remained out of the lineup on Saturday due to a shoulder injury. The 23-year-old was kept sidelined on Friday as well. Fantasy managers should consider Abrams day-to-day for the time being as he could be cleared to return for the series finale against the Miami Marlins on Sunday. As […]

3 months ago

Parker Meadows - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 26 (Sept. 16 - Sept. 22)

Baseball season is officially in the homestretch. If you have an interest or a need in tweaking with your team, then you have come to the right place. This FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups series will be looking at Week 26 -- September 16 through September 22 -- and will point out free agents […]

3 months ago

Christian McCaffrey Ruled Out For Sunday, Candidate For The IR?

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles/calf) was ruled out for Sunday's game, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The star running back logged two limited practice sessions earlier this week but was not spotted at Friday's practice. The 28-year-old will need at least another week to recover from the injury he suffered during […]

4 months ago

Dameon Pierce Questionable For Sunday Night

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (hamstring) was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report with a hamstring injury, according to Jonathan M. Alexander of NFL.com. The 24-year-old hit the injury report on Thursday after logging a limited practice. He was kept entirely sidelined on Friday, which does not bode well for his status over […]

4 months ago

Jake Ferguson Listed As Doubtful For Week 2

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (knee) was listed as doubtful for Sunday's game on Friday's injury report, according to Bobby Belt of 1053 The Fan. The tight end suffered an MCL sprain in the season opener but fortunately avoided a significant injury. The Dallas coaching staff expressed optimism throughout the week regarding the 25-year-old's […]

4 months ago

Kenneth Walker III Doubtful For Sunday

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (oblique) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. The Michigan State product was held out of practice all week and will now enter the weekend with an outside chance of suiting up. Walker enjoyed a […]

4 months ago

Roman Wilson Labeled As Questionable

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Roman Wilson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos. The Michigan product was able to participate in a full practice session on Thursday and looked on track to make his professional debut, but reverted back to a limited session on Friday, according to Nick Farabaugh […]

4 months ago

Jameson Williams Questionable For Sunday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (ankle) was listed as questionable for Sunday's game on Friday's injury report, according to Eric Woodyard of ESPN. The 23-year-old wideout was a limited participant throughout the week and will now enter the weekend with an uncertain status. The Alabama product had a slow start to his professional career […]

4 months ago

MarShawn Lloyd Listed As Questionable For Week 2

Green Bay Packers rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's match against the Indianapolis Colts. The rookie running back suffered a hamstring injury in August and was held out of the season opener out of precaution. Throughout the week, the USC product has logged three straight limited practice sessions, which […]

4 months ago

Jayden Reed Questionable For Sunday

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed (calf, shin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Reed was not on the injury report earlier this week but logged a limited session on Friday due to calf and shin injuries. Fantasy managers should continue […]

4 months ago

Nico Collins Set To Play On Sunday

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (illness) was seen practicing on Friday and is set to play on Sunday night as the Houston Texans face the Chicago Bears, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2. Collins was limited in practice on Thursday due to an illness but looks ready to suit up over the weekend. In […]

4 months ago

Rico Dowdle - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Rico Dowdle - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/Flex ANALYSIS: Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle was in a strict committee in the season opener and should continue to have a similar role as the season progresses which makes him an RB3 heading into Week 2. Dowdle and Ezekiel Elliott typically alternated possessions with […]

4 months ago

Drake Maye Seeing Significant Amount Of First-Team Reps In Practices

New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye is seeing approximately 30% of the first-team reps at team practices, according to Evan Lazar. This is a significantly higher percentage that backups typically never see. Head coach Jerod Mayo explained that this is part of the development process for the North Carolina product. While fantasy managers should […]

4 months ago

Christian McCaffrey Remains In Questionable Status For Sunday

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles, calf) remains questionable heading into Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. General manager John Lynch spoke on KNBR radio and said, "Don't know that answer. Dealing with Achilles tendinitis, could be good one day and then it flares. Been frustrating," when asked about his star running back's […]

4 months ago

Tee Higgins Not Practicing On Friday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (hamstring) was not practicing on Friday again, according to Ben Baby of ESPN. The 25-year-old wideout also did not practice on Wednesday and Thursday of this week and is now in danger of missing his second straight game. Higgins first hit the injury report with a hamstring on Thursday […]

4 months ago

Mike Williams To See Increase In Snaps In Week 2

New York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams is set to see an increase in snaps this weekend, according to Connor Hughes of SNY. The veteran wideout suffered a torn ACL last season and was on a strict 15-snap limit in the season opener. In fact, the 29-year-old logged only nine snaps in Week 1 and […]

4 months ago

Kirk Cousins - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Kirk Cousins - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins had a disappointing Atlanta debut as he threw for 155 yards while completing 16 of his 26 passing attempts. He threw one touchdown pass to tight end Kyle Pitts but also threw two interceptions. KYLE PITTS TOUCHDOWN. 📺: #PITvsATL […]

4 months ago

Caleb Williams - Fantasy Football Rankings, QB, NFL Rookies, Draft Sleepers

Caleb Williams - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams struggled in his NFL debut and should only be started in deeper formats this weekend. In his debut, the USC product completed just 14 of his 29 passing attempts for a mere 93 yards and no scores. He […]

4 months ago

Mark Andrews - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews had a disappointing Week 1 performance. He caught just two passes (on two targets) for a mere 14 yards in their loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.  Andrews was overshadowed by No.2 tight end Isiah Likely who saw […]

4 months ago

Washington Defense Enters Sunday As Potential Streaming Option

The Washington Commanders defense stumbled in the season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but they have a great opportunity to turn things around in Week 2 as they face the New York Giants. Baker Mayfield looked unfazed last week against the Commanders as he went 24-for-30 with 289 yards and four touchdown passes. All […]

4 months ago

Austin Seibert To Make Washington Debut

Washington Commanders kicker Austin Seibert will make his 2024 regular season debut after the Commanders recently cut ties with Week 1 starter Cade York. York missed two field-goal attempts in the season opener and will hit the free-agent market. Seibert has played on several teams throughout his four-year NFL career and holds an 80.4% success […]

4 months ago

Zach Ertz Set To Serve As Low-End TE2 In Week 2

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz caught three of his four targets for 28 yards in their Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite the modest output, Ertz saw 24.0% of the team's air yards and 16.7% of the team's targets. In addition, the veteran logged 39 total snaps, just under 70% of […]

4 months ago

Luke McCaffrey Looks To Emerge As No. 2 Pass Catcher

Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Luke McCaffrey led all Commander wideouts in receiving yards in the season opener and will look to continue to stake his claim on the open No. 2 spot against the Giants. The Rice product logged the second-most snaps at the position, only behind Terry McLaurin, and caught all three of […]

4 months ago

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