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Ilya Sorokin Posts First Shutout Of The Season
New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin stopped all 29 shots he faced en route to defeating the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday evening. The Islanders were slightly outshot in this contest, but Sorokin was able to lead the way and snap their three-game skid. This was a great bounce-back for the Russian netminder as he allowed […]
Andy Smith 3 months ago
Auston Matthews Tallies Two Assists In Return
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews tallied two helpers in his return on Saturday evening. The captain missed the previous nine contests with an upper-body injury. However, the superstar looked sharp in his return, tallying two points to lead Toronto to victory. His first assist came on the opening goal by Matthew Knies. Later in […]
Andy Smith 3 months ago
Nick Schmaltz Ends Scoring Drought On Saturday
Utah Hockey Club right wing Nick Schmaltz found the back of the net twice during Saturday's victory over the Utah Hockey Club. Schmaltz's first tally was in the opening frame off a wrist shot. Later in the second, the 28-year-old tallied a power-play goal to extend their lead. In addition, he also logged five shots […]
Andy Smith 3 months ago
Randal Grichuk Seen As "Intriguing" Option For Baltimore
According to Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner, free-agent outfielder Randal Grichuk is viewed as an "intriguing" free-agent option for the Baltimore Orioles. Kostka reported that Grichuk could be deployed in a platoon role as he performed at an elite level against southpaws last season. Facing left-handers, the 33-year-old boasted an impressive .319/.386/.528 line with […]
Andy Smith 3 months ago
Alex Bregman Drawing Interest From Toronto
Free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman is reportedly drawing interest from the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of SportsNet. While the Blue Jays have reportedly made an offer to Juan Soto, they are considered "dark horses" in that race, which could open the door for Bregman. Bregman is also represented by the Soto's agent, […]
Andy Smith 3 months ago
Corbin Burnes Drawing Interest From San Francisco
According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, free-agent starting pitcher Corbin Burnes is drawing interest from the San Francisco Giants. Feinsand noted that with Blake Snell signing with their rival Los Angeles Dodgers, the Giants are now believed to have "significant interest" in the former Cy Young winner. The 30-year-old is widely considered to be the […]
Andy Smith 3 months ago
Yunior Marte Agrees To Minor-League Deal With Seattle
According to Francys Romero, the Seattle Mariners and relief pitcher Yunior Marte have agreed to a minor-league deal. This deal also includes an invite to spring training. Marte spent the past two seasons pitching in Philadelphia after making his debut in San Francisco in 2022. Last summer through 26 innings of work, the right-hander held […]
Andy Smith 3 months ago
Aroldis Chapman Drawing Interest From Six Clubs
According to Francys Romero, six clubs have "real interest" in free agent relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman. Last summer, the hard-throwing southpaw spent the entire campaign in the Steel City and held a solid 3.79 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP with a 98:39 BB:K ratio through 61 2/3 innings of work. He also tallied 14 saves. […]
Andy Smith 3 months ago
Tyler Boyd A Desperation Flex Option In Week 13
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tyler Boyd should be viewed as a desperation flex option in deeper three-WR formats in Week 13 when he faces the Washington Commanders. Last weekend, the veteran wideout enjoyed his best game of his season, catching all six of his targets for a season-high 55 yards. However, during Weeks 6 through […]
Andy Smith 3 months ago
Chig Okonkwo A Risky TE2 In Week 13
Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo should be viewed as a risky TE2 heading into a Week 13 matchup against the Washington Commanders. Despite operating as the clear No.1 tight end in Tennessee this season, Okonkwo has struggled to produce consistent fantasy results. Last weekend, he caught his lone target for an impressive 70 yards. […]
Andy Smith 3 months ago
Davis Allen Should Not Be Started In Week 13
Los Angeles Rams tight end Davis Allen should not be started in any formats this weekend when he faces the New Orleans Saints. Since Week 9, Allen has surpassed the former No.1 tight end, Colby Parkinson, on the depth chart. However, while Allen has begun to see the majority of snap opportunities, he has not […]
Andy Smith 3 months ago
Demarcus Robinson Remains Risky Flex Option In Deeper Formats
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson remains a risky flex option for three-WR formats heading into a Week 13 tilt against the New Orleans Saints. After catching just three passes during Weeks 10 and 11, Robinson enjoyed a nice bounce-back against the Philadelphia Eagles last weekend when he scored 9.5 PPR points. Even with […]
Andy Smith 3 months ago
Blake Corum Not A Viable Option In Week 13
Los Angeles Rams rookie running back Blake Corum remains a top stash candidate but should not be in any starting lineups this weekend when he faces the New Orleans Saints. While Corum has continued to be deployed as the No.2 running back in Los Angeles, Kyren Williams has dominated most of the work, leaving only […]
Andy Smith 3 months ago
Mekhi Wingo Done For The Season
Detroit Lions rookie defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo (knee) will miss the remainder of the season, according to Nolan Bianchi of the Detroit News. The LSU product sustained the knee injury during their victory on Thanksgiving over the Chicago Bears. Mingo operated as a rotational piece on the Detroit defensive line and tallied nine total tackles […]
Andy Smith 3 months ago
Evan Bouchard Tallies Two Helpers On Friday
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard tallied two assists (both on the power play) during Friday's victory over the Utah Hockey Club. Bouchard's first point came on the secondary assist of Leon Draisaitl's 17th goal of the season. Later in the game, Bouchard earned the primary assist on Connor McDavid's 12th strike of the season. In […]
Andy Smith 3 months ago
Mikko Rantanen Tallies Goal, Assist On Friday
Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen scored his 15th goal of the season and tacked on an assist during their loss to the Dallas Stars on Friday evening. Rantanen first got on the score sheet with a primary assist on Valeri Nichushkin's power-play goal in the first period. Later in the third, Rantanen would find […]
Andy Smith 3 months ago
Mason Marchment Tallies Three Points On Friday
Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment tallied two goals and an assist during Friday's victory over the Colorado Avalanche. Marchment tallied his first point, which was a primary assist on Tyler Seguin's power-play goal in the opening frame. Later in the period, Marchment found the back of the net for the first time on a […]
Andy Smith 3 months ago
Travis Konecny Scores Twice In Friday's Victory
Philadelphia Flyers right wing Travis Konecny scored twice in their victory over the New York Rangers on Friday afternoon. Konecny scored the eventual game-winner in the first period on the backhand shot, with the assists coming from Sean Couturier and Rasmus Ristolainen. Later in the final minutes of the game, the 27-year-old would put the […]
Andy Smith 3 months ago
Erik Portillo Wins NHL Debut On Friday
Los Angeles Kings rookie goaltender Erik Portillo stopped 28 of the 29 shots he faced en route to winning his NHL debut over the Anaheim Ducks. Portillo had to step off the rink for a few minutes after losing his skate blade, which allowed Dave Rittich to stop two shots. Portillo's lone blemish came in […]
Andy Smith 3 months ago
Tristan Jarry Stops 31 Shots On Friday
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry stopped 31 of the 32 shots he faced en route to defeating the Boston Bruins on Friday evening. This was Jarry's best outing of the campaign and his first time allowing just one goal. His lone mistake came in the opening minutes on a wrist shot from Bruins center Charlie […]
Andy Smith 3 months ago
Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (11/30/24)
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 3 months ago
High-Upside Bench Stashes: Weekend Waiver Wire Adds for Week 13 Includes Blake Corum, Trey Benson, Kenneth Gainwell, Jalen Coker, Devaughn Vele, and 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 3 months ago
Commanders Defense Has Streaming Upside In Week 13
The Washington Commanders defense could be a viable streaming option this weekend despite their recent struggles when they face the Tennessee Titans. Last weekend, the defense enjoyed an excellent first half but allowed a rough 24 points in the final frame against the Dallas Cowboys. The previous week, the Commanders surrendered 26 points to the […]
Andy Smith 3 months ago
Zane Gonzalez Worth A Look In Deeper Formats
Washington Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez is worth a look as a streaming option in deeper formats in Week 13 when he faces the Tennessee Titans. No.1 kicker Austin Seibert (groin) was placed on the injured reserve earlier this week, making Gonzalez the starting option for the foreseeable future. Gonzalez received two starting nods earlier this […]
Andy Smith 3 months ago
Zach Ertz Viewed As Reliable TE1 Facing Tennessee
Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz has found the end zone in each of the past two games and should continue to be viewed as a low-end TE1 in all formats facing the Tennessee Titans in Week 13. After seeing just one target in Week 9, Ertz has seen at least seven targets in his […]
Andy Smith 3 months ago
Noah Brown Could Be Viable Flex Option In Week 13
Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown continues to see a consistent target share weekly and could be a viable flex option in three-WR formats this weekend when he faces the Tennessee Titans. Last weekend, Brown brought in six of his 10 targets for 71 yards. Since Week 8, Brown has averaged 6.6 targets per game […]
Andy Smith 3 months ago
Terry McLaurin A High-End WR2 Despite Tough Matchup
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin should continue to be viewed as a high-end WR2 despite facing a tough Tennessee Titans secondary that has allowed the third-fewest PPR points to opposing wideouts this season. Last weekend against the Cowboys, McLaurin tallied 102 yards and a score, which was highlighted by an impressive 86-yard score. Despite […]
Andy Smith 3 months ago
Jeremy McNichols Should See More Snaps On Sunday
Washington Commanders running back Jeremy McNichols should be in store for an increased role against the Tennessee Titans with No. 2 running back Austin Ekeler (concussion) ruled out. While both starting running backs Brian Robinson Jr. and Ekeler have been active, McNichols has only seen limited opportunities. McNichols has only logged seven or more carries […]
Andy Smith 3 months ago
Brian Robinson Jr. Expected To See Increased Workload
Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (ankle) does not carry an injury designation and will be good to go to face the Titans on Sunday. In addition, No. 2 running back Austin Ekeler (concussion) was ruled out, which should open the door for even more opportunities for Robinson. Robinson suffered an ankle injury last […]
Andy Smith 3 months ago
Jayden Daniels Looks To Keep Rolling In Week 13
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels should be viewed as a solid QB1 in all formats in Week 13 when he faces the Tennessee Titans. Last weekend, the rookie broke out of a two-game slump, totaling 275 passing and 74 rushing yards with three total scores in their loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Daniels scored […]
Andy Smith 3 months ago