Nick Smith Jr. Dealing With Groin Injury
Charlotte Hornets guard Nick Smith Jr. is battling a groin injury. He missed Sunday's preseason opener against the Knicks and will be re-evaluated in one week. This means Smith Jr. will have to sit out at least two more preseason games. Charlotte faces Miami on Tuesday and Memphis on Thursday. After going off the board […]
WR Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 6 (2024)
If you are like me, you are in a toxic relationship with fantasy football. This season, more than any, reminds me of that scene in Brooklyn 99 when Jake Peralta and Rosa Diaz have to prove they are dirty to Melanie Hawkins to infiltrate her gang. Adrian Pimento becomes relatable to fantasy managers as he […]
Emoni Bates Undergoes Knee Surgery
Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Emoni Bates has undergone knee surgery and will be re-evaluated in approximately one month. He had arthroscopic surgery on Monday for a torn meniscus in his right knee. Bates, the 49th pick of the 2023 draft, made 15 appearances during his rookie campaign in 2023-24, averaging 2.7 points in 8.9 minutes. […]
MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/8/24) - Today's Top Lineups
Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! After the American League wrapped up their Game 2s on Monday night, we turn to pivotal Game 3s in the NLDS tonight. Both series are perfectly poised at one game apiece, and a Game 3 win will be a huge boost to a team's chances of advancing to the NLCS. Philadelphia and New […]
Is Drake Maye Starting For The Patriots in Week 6?
The New England Patriots used the third overall pick to draft quarterback Drake Maye from North Carolina, signaling that they hope he will be the future of the franchise. However, through five weeks, QB Jacoby Brissett has been the starter. The results have been about what you'd expect. Brissett has been terrible, and the Patriots […]
Is Aaron Jones Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (hip) has been one of the best running backs in the NFL on the field and in the stat sheets. Through five weeks, Jones is the RB8 overall and has racked up three games of 15+ fantasy points in full-PPR scoring. Jones has been smashing his preseason ADP of […]
Is Aaron Rodgers Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (ankle) continued his rough start to the season in Week 5, though it wasn't a big surprise. Rodgers struggled against one of the best defenses in the NFL, throwing two interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown. Rodgers is 40 years old and likely in one of […]
Is Josh Allen Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (head) had a rough outing against the Houston Texans in Week 5. Allen completed just nine of his 30 passes for an abysmal 30% completion rate, throwing for only 131 yards and one touchdown. He rushed four times for 54 yards as well. He produced his third pedestrian fantasy output […]
Alex Burns's Fantasy Basketball Rankings (Categories): Top 250 for 2024-2025 Drafts
Here we are, folks -- almost to the finish line! After what seemed like possibly the fastest offseason in NBA history (we say this every year), we are a few weeks out from watching real NBA hoops. And that can only mean one thing: fantasy basketball is back, baby! The NBA offseason delivered its usual […]
Wil Lutz Serviceable In Week 5 Win
Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz delivered for fantasy managers that streamed him in the 34-18 Week 5 win over the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. The Broncos offense finally came alive against a struggling Raiders defense, allowing Lutz plenty of opportunities to kick for points. He ended up making both of his field goals […]
Josh Reynolds' Lone Catch Goes For A Touchdown In Week 5
For the second straight week, Denver Broncos wide receiver Josh Reynolds saw just two targets from rookie quarterback Bo Nix in the 34-18 blowout win over the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Reynolds caught one of those two targets for a nine-yard touchdown reception, his first score of the 2024 season. The 29-year-old pass-catcher […]
Derek Carr - Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr should be viewed as a high-end QB2 on Monday evening when he faces the Kansas City Chiefs. Carr had a great start to the campaign as he averaged 24.8 PPR points per game through the first two weeks […]
Top 10 Running Back Studs - Best Fantasy Football RB Performances Including Tank Bigsby, D'Andre Swift, Rico Dowdle, And More
Week 5 was fun, not just for the running backs. Seven of the 13 matchups thus far have matched or surpassed 46 points, with three contests exceeding 66 (!) combined points. All of them divisional matchups between the Falcons and Buccaneers, Colts and Jaguars, and Ravens and Bengals. It's a pleasant surprise with a notable […]
Unexpected Boom Performances: Fantasy Football Risers Include Kirk Cousins, Darnell Mooney, Tank Bigsby, Alec Pierce, more
The fifth NFL Sunday of the 2024 season was absolute cinema. Baltimore and Cincinnati faced off in an epic overtime duel, the Cowboys prevailed in the final minute versus the Steelers, and the Jaguars got their first win of the season in dramatic fashion over Indianapolis, to name just a few of the many captivating […]
What Time is 'Monday Night Football'? 2024 Week 5 NFL Schedule
Entering the second month of the 2024 NFL season and now the league is shaping up. Some teams are performing as expected, some want to light a fire under themselves to get momentum going as we inch closer to the midway point of year. Week 5 ends with an inter-conference matchup between playoff hopefuls. Monday […]