2
days
agoBuffalo
Bills
wide
receiver
Mack
Hollins
remains
an
unappealing
fantasy
option
heading
into
Sunday's
AFC
Championship
against
the
Kansas
City
Chiefs.
While
Hollins
is
actually
the
Bills'
receiving
touchdowns
leader
—
he
had
five
during
the
regular
season
—
he
hasn't
carved
out
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2 days agoBuffalo Bills wide receiver
Amari Cooper has been an unreliable fantasy option lately, and that's unlikely to change during Sunday's AFC Championship against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Bills added Cooper midseason to bolster their receiving room, but he has yet to cement himself as a dependable receiving threat week in and week out.
Khalil Shakir has remained the undisputed No. 1 receiver in Buffalo, and players like
Keon Coleman,
Mack Hollins, and
Curtis Samuel have all out-produced Cooper at times, too. The 30-year-old was held without a catch last Sunday versus Baltimore, and he hasn't exceeded three targets in any of his last five games. This week's matchup against the Chiefs won't do him any favors, either. From Weeks 12 through 17, Kansas City allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to perimeter receivers like Cooper.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2
days
agoBuffalo
Bills
wide
receiver
Keon
Coleman
continues
to
be
an
unreliable
fantasy
option
ahead
of
Sunday's
AFC
Championship
against
the
Kansas
City
Chiefs.
The
rookie
has
progressed
throughout
his
first
season
in
the
NFL,
but
he
still
remains
an
inferior
option
to
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2
days
agoBuffalo
Bills
wide
receiver
Khalil
Shakir
is
a
top
fantasy
option
heading
into
Sunday's
AFC
Championship
against
the
Kansas
City
Chiefs.
Shakir
has
been
quite
productive
through
two
playoff
games,
catching
12
of
his
13
targets
for
128
yards
through
the
air.
While
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2
days
agoBuffalo
Bills
running
back
Ty
Johnson
remains
an
unreliable
fantasy
option
ahead
of
Sunday's
AFC
Championship
against
the
Kansas
City
Chiefs.
Johnson
has
consistently
operated
as
the
No.
2
running
back
behind
James
Cook,
and
he
has
also
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2
days
agoBuffalo
Bills
running
back
Ray
Davis
is
an
unreliable
fantasy
option
heading
into
Sunday's
AFC
Championship
against
the
Kansas
City
Chiefs.
Splitting
the
backup
role
with
Ty
Johnson
has
been
hard
enough
for
Davis
this
year.
Now,
he
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2
days
agoBuffalo
Bills
running
back
James
Cook
is
seeking
revenge
against
the
Kansas
City
Chiefs
after
they
bottled
him
up
during
the
regular
season.
When
Cook
faced
the
Chiefs
back
in
Week
11,
he
rushed
just
nine
times
for
20
yards.
He
did
catch
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2
days
agoBuffalo
Bills
quarterback
Josh
Allen
remains
a
high-upside
play
entering
Sunday's
AFC
Championship
against
the
Kansas
City
Chiefs.
The
MVP
candidate
didn't
have
to
do
much
against
the
Baltimore
Ravens
last
week,
throwing
for
just
127
yards
while
rushing
for
20
more.
read more...
2 days agoThe Philadelphia Eagles D/ST prepares for Sunday's NFC Championship matchup against the Washington Commanders looking to maintain their strong performance this season. While the Eagles boast one of the league's top defensive squads, the Commanders' balanced offensive attack could pose a challenge. During the regular season, these teams met twice, with the Eagles allowing an average of 316 total yards and 27 points per game. However, Philadelphia's defense also forced six turnovers in those matchups, showcasing their ability to capitalize on mistakes. Containing Washington's offense will be key to securing a trip to the Super Bowl. The Eagles' defense will aim to disrupt the Commanders' rhythm and add to their postseason dominance.
--Tyler Thomson - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoPhiladelphia Eagles kicker
Jake Elliott prepares for Sunday's NFC Championship game against the Washington Commanders with mixed results this postseason. Elliott has been perfect on field goals in the playoffs, going six for six, but has struggled with extra points, making just two of five attempts. Elliott's regular-season performance was below his usual standard, with a field goal percentage of 77.8%, including a concerning one of seven from 50+ yards. While he has drilled the most critical kicks when it mattered most, his extra-point struggles could loom large in what's expected to be a tightly contested game. As the Eagles aim for a Super Bowl berth, Elliott's ability to deliver under the brightest lights will be crucial for Philadelphia's success.
--Tyler Thomson - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoPhiladelphia Eagles wide receiver
DeVonta Smith heads into Sunday's NFC Championship game against the Washington Commanders as one of the team's most reliable weapons. Smith now leads the Eagles this season in receptions (76) and receiving touchdowns (8), proving to be a crucial target for
Jalen Hurts in the passing game. While the Eagles have leaned heavily on
Saquon Barkley's dominant ground game in the postseason, Smith remains a key option when the offense looks to the air. His ability to make big catches in critical moments will be pivotal if Philadelphia diversifies their attack to keep Washington's defense off balance. With his consistent production all season, Smith is poised to make a big impact in this high-stakes matchup.
--Tyler Thomson - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoPhiladelphia Eagles running back
Saquon Barkley enters Sunday's NFC Championship matchup against the Washington Commanders with a history of dominance. In 11 career games against Washington, Barkley has averaged 137.5 scrimmage yards per game, the most by any player against any opponent in the Super Bowl Era (min. 10 games). This season, he torched the Commanders in two matchups, totaling 296 rushing yards, 63 receiving yards, and four touchdowns. The Commanders' defense has struggled mightily against the run, ranking 30th in rushing yards allowed per game (137.5) during the regular season. They've also given up 5.4 yards per carry and three rushing touchdowns in the playoffs. With Barkley logging 20+ touches in nine of his last ten games, expect the Eagles to lean heavily on their star running back once again.
--Tyler Thomson - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoPer team owner Jerry Jones, the Dallas Cowboys are hiring offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as their head coach. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the news. Schottenheimer took over as the Cowboys' offensive coordinator in 2023 after Kellen Moore left for the Los Angeles Chargers. The former found success in his first season, leading the Cowboys to a league-leading 30.1 points per game in 2023. However, his luck was not as fair in 2024 -- with injuries to star wideout
CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) and quarterback
Dak Prescott (hamstring) sapping much of the juice from Dallas' offense. Still, they finished with over 20 points per game and will be better off with the aforementioned players healthier in 2025. With Mike McCarthy out, we'll see who is calling plays for the Cowboys next season.
--Alex CiullaSource: Adam Schefter
2 days agoAccording to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Chicago Bears are signing former Detroit Lions coach Antwaan Randle El as their new assistant head coach and wide receiver coach. Wow. Head coach Ben Johnson is wasting no time filling out his staff, snagging former colleagues from his old squad in Randle El and J.T. Barrett and former defensive back Al Harris from the Dallas Cowboys. The former Pittsburgh Steelers wideout started coaching with the Buccaneers in 2019 but began working as the Lions' wide receiver coach in 2021 -- notably being part of the development of WRs
Amon-Ra St. Brown and
Jameson Williams. Now, he'll work with
D.J. Moore and
Rome Odunze in a new-look Chicago offense in 2025, setting up for an intriguing season.
--Alex CiullaSource: Adam Schefter
2 days agoPer ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Chicago Bears have signed former Dallas Cowboys defensive backs coach Al Harris as their defensive passing game coordinator/DBs coach. Harris, a former Green Bay Packers DB himself, was hired to coach Dallas' secondary in 2020 -- reuniting him with his former coach Mike McCarthy. In that time, his teams have ranked in the top eleven regarding pass yards per game allowed in four of five seasons, notching fifth-place finishes in the last two years. The Bears have been on a hiring spree -- nabbing three coaches from their division-rival Detroit Lions', including brilliant offensive-minded head coach Ben Johnson. Chicago is gearing up for a big season in 2025 and is looking to improve upon a unit that allowed 219.9 pass yards per game.
--Alex CiullaSource: Adam Schefter
2 days agoAccording to Mark Zuckerman of MASN, the Washington Nationals have designated left-handed pitcher
Joe La Sorsa for assignment. This transaction opened a roster spot for left-handed pitcher Shinnosuke Ogasawara, who the team signed to a two-year contract earlier on Friday. La Sorsa logged 17 2/3 innings for the Nationals last season. He posted a 4.58 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP. He showed strong command with a 6.8% walk rate but struck out batters at a low 18.9% rate. Across 89 2/3 career innings at the Triple-A level, La Sorsa has held a strong 2.91 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP. He struggled to generate strikeouts at that level as well as he struck out just 68 batters. Given his lack of major league success, fantasy managers should expect La Sorsa to open the 2025 season at the Triple-A level.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Mark Zuckerman
2 days agoPhiladelphia Eagles defensive lineman Byron Young (hamstring) has again been ruled out for his team's Conference Championship tilt with the Washington Commanders. The 24-year-old practiced as a full participant this week -- a trend he's continued for a few weeks now -- but still isn't healthy enough to go since injuring his hamstring in late October. Fellow defensive linemen Moro Ojomo and
Jordan Davis will continue to work in behind Milton Williams and Jalen Carter. As it stands, Young has yet to log a snap for the Eagles in 2024 while battling through knee and hamstring issues. He'll wait at least one more week before making his debut.
--Alex CiullaSource: Philadelphia Eagles
2 days agoAccording to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Detroit Tigers will not acquire Houston Astros relief pitcher
Ryan Pressly. Nightengale noted that Pressly could either waive his trade clause to be the Chicago Cubs' closer or remain in Houston in a setup role. However, the Tigers are out of the running. The Tigers have been active in the relief pitcher market and have been linked to other options, such as
Carlos Estevez. Last season, Pressly held a 3.49 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP across 56 2/3 innings. He struck out 58 batters and tallied 25 holds, operating as the go-to option in the eighth inning. Last season,
Jason Foley saw most of the save opportunities as he tallied 28 saves with a 3.15 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP. He is currently slated to return to that role, with
Tyler Holton operating as the No.2 option.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Bob Nightengale
2 days agoAtlanta Hawks guard
Trae Young (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Young appears to have picked up a hamstring injury during Thursday's contest. As a result, Young is listed as questionable for this game which could leave a big void to fill in the rotation. The expectation is that the Hawks would use a committee approach if Young is unable to go. That means,
Vit Krejci,
Dyson Daniels, and
Bogdan Bogdanovic would all see more playing time on Saturday. Between the three, Bogdanovic is the best fantasy option due to his scoring ability.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 days agoToronto Raptors guard
Immanuel Quickley (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. This lingering hip issue will force Quickley to miss his sixth game in a row. The Raptors haven't given a clear timetable on Quickley's return, but the hope is that he'll be back soon. In the meantime,
Gradey Dick and
Bruce Brown figure to continue seeing increased roles in the rotation. Both players are well worth a look as streaming options with the Raptors shorthanded right now.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 days agoAccording to Scott Merkin of MLB.com, Chicago White Sox starting pitcher
Drew Thorpe (elbow) received a cortisone shot in his right elbow due to soreness and will likely miss the start of spring training. The rookie underwent an elbow operation in September to remove a burn spur but appears to have faced a setback in his recovery. Merkin noted that Thorpe is expected to begin playing catch later this week but will start spring training "behind." Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout the offseason. Last summer, Thorpe was directly promoted to the major leagues from the Double-A level. Across his first 44 1/3 major league innings, the Cal Poly product posted a 5.48 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. Through 60 innings at Double-A, Thorpe held a stellar 1.35 ERA and a 0.87 WHIP. If he were to miss the start of the season,
Bryse Wilson would likely receive starting opportunities.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Scott Merkin
2 days agoNew York Knicks guard
Josh Hart (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Hart has been dealing with a neck injury, but the right knee issue is a new one for him. It's unclear where he picked it up, but Hart is now in danger of sitting out this weekend. If that happens,
Miles McBride and
Cameron Payne would likely both see increased roles in the rotation. Both players have been playing minutes in the teens recently, so they haven't offered much fantasy value. However, McBride could be worth a look if Hart is unable to play.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 days agoOrlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (back) has been upgraded to questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Suggs has missed the last 10 games as he has been sidelined for multiple weeks due to a back issue. The fact Suggs is being listed as questionable for Saturday gives some hope that he could return to the court. If that happens, Suggs would likely be under a minutes limit which would give him less appeal in DFS contests. Both
Anthony Black and
Cole Anthony (illness) have been playing bigger minutes with Suggs sidelined. Anthony is questionable as well for Saturday, so Black is looking like a popular fantasy option if both guards are unable to play.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 days agoAccording to the team, Colorado Rockies starting pitching prospect
Chase Dollander has received an invite to spring training. Dollander was selected with the ninth overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft out of Tennessee. The right-hander enjoyed a fantastic professional debut season. He opened the 2024 campaign with High-A Spokane and posted a strong 2.83 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP across 70 innings. During this stint, he struck out 111 batters. He then earned a late-season promotion to Double-A, where he held an impressive 2.25 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP through 48 frames. He struck out 58 batters with just 19 walks. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Dollander's development as he is becoming one of the top pitching prospects in the sport. If he continues this pace, he could have a chance for a late-season debut this summer.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Colorado Rockies
2 days agoOrlando Magic center
Goga Bitadze (concussion) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Detroit Pistons. The big man has missed each of the last five games due to a concussion. The fact that Bitadze is tagged as questionable gives some hope that he'll be able to return to the court here. If not,
Wendell Carter Jr. figures to continue seeing big minutes in the rotation. Carter has played 30 minutes or more in four of the last five games. During that span, Carter has finished with a double-double in three of those contests. He's worth rostering with the Magic banged up at the center spot right now.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 days agoOrlando Magic guard
Cole Anthony (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Anthony has missed each of the last two games due to a lingering illness. The fact he's still listed as questionable means Anthony is in legitimate danger of missing a third straight game.
Anthony Black has been playing big minutes for the Magic recently. In fact, Black has played 30 minutes or more in four of the last six games. Black is worth a look as a streaming option with the Magic banged up at the guard spot right now.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 days agoBrooklyn Nets guard
Ben Simmons (illness) is considered questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Miami Heat. Simmons has missed the last three games as this appears to be a lingering illness. His absence in the rotation has given
Keon Johnson and
Reece Beekman an increased look in the rotation. Between the two, Johnson is the better streaming choice after a 20-point outing during Wednesday's game. The Nets are banged up right now, so Johnson is worth looking at as a low-end streaming choice right now.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 days agoAccording to Will Sammon of The Athletic, relief pitcher
Adbert Alzolay (elbow) is signing a minor-league contract with the New York Mets. This deal is a two-year contract, as Alzolay underwent Tommy John surgery last season and is not expected to pitch during the 2025 campaign. After operating as the Cubs closer during the 2023 season and performing quite well, tallying 22 saves with a 2.67 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP; the right-hander took a significant step back in 2024. Last summer, Alzolay posted a hefty 4.67 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP before undergoing the operation. Under the hood, he generated a hefty 6.79 xERA and a .292 xBA, which were among the highest marks in the sport. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Alzolay's progression but should not expect him to return to the mound until 2026.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Will Sammon
2 days agoBrooklyn Nets guard
D'Angelo Russell (personal) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Miami Heat. Russell sat out of Wednesday's game due to a left hamstring issue, but now is on the injury report due to personal reasons. The good news is, Russell appears to have put the hamstring injury behind him, but he still remains uncertain for this game. The absence of Russell should mean an increased workload for
Keon Johnson,
Ziaire Williams, and
Tyrese Martin. Johnson is the strongest streaming choice between the three at the moment.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 days agoBrooklyn Nets forward
Cameron Johnson (ankle) won't play on Saturday against Miami. The 28-year-old has been dealing with a sprained ankle, and he's only appeared in just two of Brooklyn's previous 10 contests. It's a tough blow for the Nets, especially since he's having the best year of his career. But while he is on the shelf,
Noah Clowney, averaging 11.6 points and 4.4 rebounds in 16 starts during the 2024-25 campaign, will likely remain with the first five. Clowney's upside could rise even higher if
D'Angelo Russell (personal) and
Ben Simmons (illness), who are both questionable, aren't available.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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