1 day agoDetroit Pistons forward
Isaiah Stewart (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Phoenix Suns. This doesn't come as much of a shock after Stewart hyperextended his left knee during Monday's game. As a result, Stewart will miss his second straight game, so his next chance to play will be against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.
Paul Reed figures to serve as the backup center while Stewart is out. Reed finished with 12 points and nine rebounds across 17 minutes on Thursday. That was a solid outing from Reed, but he 's unlikely to match that same performance on Saturday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoNew York Jets wide receiver
Garrett Wilson broke a four-game scoreless streak with a short touchdown reception in a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15. The veteran receiver will look to keep it going at home in a Week 16 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams have been a decent matchup for wideouts this season as they are allowing the 11th-most fantasy points per game to the position. Wilson has seen
Davante Adams overtake him as the preferred target in New York but he is still seeing enough work to stay on the map as a mid-range WR2 in fantasy moving forward. He should be in all lineups in a game against the Rams that has sneaky shootout potential.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
1 day agoDetroit Pistons guard
Jaden Ivey (knee) is currently listed as probable ahead of Saturday's game against the Phoenix Suns. It appears Ivey is trending towards getting back on the court following a two-game absence due to left knee soreness. If active, Ivey figures to return to his regular role in the starting five. The 22-year-old hasn't been the best fantasy option lately, but is worth holding due to his upside. Ivey is going to continue getting nearly 30 minutes per game, so hopefully he gets back into a rhythm soon. The return of Ivey would likely mean that
Malik Beasley sees a reduced role.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoNew York Jets wide receiver
Davante Adams has been on an absolute tear of late, posting 307 receiving yards and three touchdowns over his past two games. Adams will look to stay hot in a home matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16. Los Angeles has struggled against opposing wideouts this season, allowing the 11th-most fantasy points per game to the position thus far. After overtaking
Garrett Wilson as the No. 1 target for the Jets, Adams has drawn double-digit targets in five of his past six contests and should be locked in as a top-six fantasy receiver heading into Week 16.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
1 day agoChicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Boston Celtics. Giddey sprained his right ankle on Monday night against Toronto and was forced to miss Thursday's game against Boston. Chicago didn't need him on Thursday as they skated to a 117-108 upset win against the Celtics. Giddey has averaged 11.9 PPG, 6.4 RPG and 6.9 APG this season. While the points aren't intriguing, he's bringing fantasy value in terms of rebounds and assists. If he's active fantasy managers should only expect value from his rebounds and assists. In his only matchup against Boston this season he scored just four points but put up eight rebounds and nine assists. If he misses Saturday, expect
Patrick Williams and
Ayo Dosunmu to get extended playing time.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoNew York Jets quarterback
Aaron Rodgers put together one of his best games of the season in a Week 15 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, throwing for 289 yards and three touchdowns. Rodgers will look to keep it going in a Week 16 home matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams have been a plus matchup for quarterbacks this season, allowing the ninth-most fantasy points per game to the position. Rodgers has been playing his best football of the season of late with three multi-touchdown games over his past four contests. Fantasy managers can treat him as a mid-range QB2 heading into Week 16.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
1 day agoDallas Mavericks guard
Jaden Hardy (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Unsurprisingly, Hardy will miss another game which marks five in a row due to sprained right ankle. His absence hurts a little more with fellow guard
Luka Doncic (heel) also sidelined on Saturday. However,
Kyrie Irving (shoulder) is making his return to the court and he should see a heavy workload. Also,
Spencer Dinwiddie and
Quentin Grimes should see increased roles with Doncic and Hardy missing at least one more game. Both Dinwiddie and Grimes are worth a look as low-end streaming options.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoAccording to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score, the Chicago Cubs met with free-agent right-handed pitcher Roki Sasaki earlier on Friday. Sasaki was officially posted earlier this month from Nippon Professional Baseball. In the 2024 season, the hard-throwing right-hander struck out 129 batters across 111 innings of work. He posted a strong 2.35 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP. The 23-year-old is viewed as one of the top pitchers on the current free-agent market despite him not having pitched in an MLB setting. Earlier this week, Sasaki met with the New York Mets and has been linked to the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, among others. Earlier this offseason, the Cubs signed left-handed pitcher
Matthew Boyd to operate at the back end of their rotation. If Sasaki were to sign with the Cubs,
Javier Assad would likely shift to a long-relief role.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Bruce Levine
1 day agoDallas Mavericks guard
Kyrie Irving (shoulder) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Irving sat out of Thursday's game, but was able to practice on Friday without any issues. That being said, Irving will be back in the mix on Saturday, which is good news for the Mavs who will be without
Luka Doncic (heel) for the second straight game. Irving figures to take on a bigger workload and a majority of the ball handling. Fantasy managers should make sure to get him in their lineups on Saturday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoAtlanta Hawks guard
Trae Young (heel) is listed as questionable for Saturday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Young is dealing with a right heel contusion and was previously listed on the injury report with a heel injury but hasn't missed any time since early November. Young has been scoring less lately, compared to his career norms, but has been facilitating Atlanta's offense at a high level with 12.2 APG on the season. If he's forced to miss time, expect
Bogdan Bogdanovic to get increased playing time. Bogdanovic has averaged 11.9 PPG and shot 34.2% from three in his last 12 games back from injury. He would certainly see a boost in Young's absence and should be a target for fantasy managers and DFS players alike if Young can't suit up.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoAccording to Ben Nicholson-Smith of SportsNet, the Toronto Blue Jays have signed left-handed pitcher
Josh Walker to a one-year contract worth $760,000. In a corresponding move the Blue Jays released right-handed pitcher
Hagen Danner. Walker has spent his entire professional career with the New York Mets after being selected in the 2017 MLB Draft out of New Haven. Across 22 1/3 major league innings of relief, the southpaw has held a 6.45 ERA and a 1.66 WHIP. He struck out 23 batters and allowed 12 free passes. In 37 2/3 innings at the Triple-A level last summer, he posted a 4.06 ERA and 1.27 WHIP. Fantasy managers should expect Walker to have a low-leverage role in the Toronto bullpen if he is able to earn a spot on the Opening Day Roster.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Ben Nicholson-Smith
1 day agoMemphis Grizzlies guard
Marcus Smart (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Saturday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Smart is dealing with a shoulder injury that caused him to miss Thursday night's 144-93 win over the Golden State Warriors. The veteran had played in 10 straight games before missing Thursday night's action. In those 10 games Smart has mainly been coming off the bench for Memphis, averaging 10.4 PPG and 4.1 APG in that span. With
Ja Morant listed as doubtful, Memphis will be hopeful that Smart is able to play through the pain. If not, expect more playing time for Scottie Pippen Jr. and increased usage for
Jaylen Wells.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoAccording to Daniel Alvarez-Montes of the Miami Chapter Chair, the Miami Marlins have released infielder
Vidal Brujan to make room for third baseman
Eric Wagaman. Brujan began his major league career in the Tampa Bay system. Across 227 games at Triple-A, Brujan posted a solid .272/.357/.451 line with 29 home runs and 89 stolen bases. However, he struggled when he was given the call to the big leagues. In 2022, the infielder carried an underwhelming .163/.228/.259 line across a 52-game stint. Last season he played 102 games with the Miami Marlins and struggled as well posting a .222/.303/.319 line with just two home runs and five swiped bags. While he flashed great contact skills and speed in the minor leagues, he has yet to put it together in the majors. If he does find a suitor, he will likely compete for a spot on an Opening Day Roster during Spring Training.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Daniel Alvarez-Montes
1 day agoMemphis Grizzlies guard
Ja Morant (back) is listed as doubtful for Saturday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Morant injured his back in the third quarter of the Grizzlies' 144-93 obliteration of the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. The 25-year-old had previously been listed on the injury report with back soreness but was able to play three games in a row. He exited early in the third quarter on Thursday after falling hard on a contested layup. Fantasy managers should expect Scottie Pippen Jr. to slide into the starting lineup. Pippen will make an intriguing fantasy and DFS option as a starter as he's averaged 14.3 PPG and 5.9 APG when he's in the starting lineup.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoDallas Mavericks guard
Luka Doncic (heel) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The superstar guard will miss his second game in a row due to a left heel contusion. The good news is that Doncic was able to do some work on the court during Friday's practice. This doesn't sound like something that is going to sideline Doncic for too long. Fellow guard
Kyrie Irving (shoulder) is returning on Saturday, so he figures to see a heavier workload. Also,
Spencer Dinwiddie and
Quentin Grimes should see increased roles, which make them worth looking at in deep leagues.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoAccording to Daniel Alvarez-Montes of the Miami Chapter Chair, the Miami Marlins are signing third baseman
Eric Wagaman to a one-year contract. Wagaman made his major league debut last season with the Angles and posted a .250/.270/.403 line with five doubles and two home runs across a small 18-game stint. Across 27 games at Triple-A last season, Wagaman held an impressive .320/.355/.500 slash line with five doubles, three home runs, and a 6:14 BB:K ratio. Across 146 games at the Double-A level the 27-year-old held a solid .282/.352/.468 line. Fantasy managers should monitor his progress during Spring Training as he may contend for a spot on the Opening Day Roster especially with
Jake Burger departing for Texas earlier this offseason.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Daniel Alvarez-Montes
1 day agoLos Angeles Lakers center
Anthony Davis (elbow) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Davis is no stranger to the injury report but the left elbow injury is a new injury for the 31-year-old. Davis has fought through many of his injuries this season and has only missed one game. Given his ability to fight through injuries this season, and the fact the elbow injured isn't on his shooting side, fantasy managers should be hopeful that he'll be able to play through this one. The big man's averaged 27.5 PPG and 11.7 RPG this season, one of his best seasons since he finished third in the 2017-18 MVP race. Lakers fans will want Davis active as he grabbed 18 boards against the Kings on Thursday night. If he's unable to go, expect
Christian Koloko to get more playing time.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoThe Texas Rangers announced that they have DFA'd right-handed pitching prospect
Owen White to make room for free agent left-handed pitcher
Hoby Milner. The Rangers agreed to a one-year contract with Milner on Thursday evening. White was drafted by the Rangers in the second round of the 2018 MLB Draft out of Jesse Carson HS. White made his major league debut in 2023 and posted a 11.25 ERA across four innings of work. Then, last summer, White held a hefty 24.00 ERA across three innings of work. Across 154 1/3 innings at Triple-A, the right-hander held a 5.41 ERA and a 1.58 WHIP with a 80:119 BB:K ratio. Given his struggles not only in the big leagues but at the top level of the minor leagues, White will likely operate primarily in the minor leagues if he finds a new home in 2025.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Texas Rangers
1 day agoLos Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (foot) is listed as questionable for Saturday's rematch against the Sacramento Kings. James is dealing with a foot injury that caused him to miss two games earlier this month before being able to return for the next two. Los Angeles has won both games in James' return and needs him on the court to be able to compete. The future hall of famer has averaged 22.6 PPG, 7.9 RPG and 9.0 APG this season. Should he be starting he is a must start in all fantasy formats. If he's forced to miss time, expect
Gabe Vincent to slide into the starting lineup. Vincent has started four games this season and has averaged just 7.8 PPG in those starts. He will not be a viable starter if James can't go.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoAtlanta Falcons running back
Bijan Robinson logged at least 20 carries for the fourth time in the last five contests last week and will be expected to carry the load again this week with rookie QB
Michael Penix Jr. under center for the Falcons. With eight rushing TDs on the season and a receiving TD to boot, the 22-year-old is a top-five back for fantasy through 15 weeks, and in Week 16 he'll face a generous rush defense in the New York Giants. The Giants have yielded 14 scores on the ground, the second-most rush yards on the season, and the second-highest yards per carry, resulting in the fourth-most fantasy points scored by opposing running backs. While Robinson has seen a drop off in receptions over the last two weeks, his rookie QB will likely use him as a security blanket and the former first-rounder should get back on track in that regard. Deploy Robinson as a top-tier RB1 on Sunday in Atlanta.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
1 day agoSeattle Seahawks wide receiver
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is in an excellent position to succeed in Week 16. The Seahawks are hosting the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings have been one of the worst teams at stopping opposing passing games in fantasy this season. Part of that is due to the fact that the Vikings are so adept at stopping the run. However, their struggles in the passing game are very real. Smith-Njigba has slid into the No. 1 wide receiver role in Seattle's offense this season. He is six yards away from his first 1,000-yard season and he has scored five touchdowns. Smith-Njigba should see plenty of volume this week. The Seahawks are likely going to have to air it out to keep up with the Vikings and avoid their run defense. Smith-Njigba has WR1 upside as a result.
--Quincy Milton III - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
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wide
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DK
Metcalf
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draws
an
excellent
matchup
against
the
Vikings
in
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16.
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Metcalf
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borderline
unplayable
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1 day agoSeattle Seahawks wide receiver
Tyler Lockett continues to be a disappointment for fantasy. That is unlikely to change in Week 16 despite an excellent matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Lockett has been completely phased out of the Seahawks' game plan. Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb has shifted most of the attention to wide receiver
Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the running game. The Vikings are the worst defense at stopping opposing wide receivers in fantasy. However, that is unlikely to benefit Lockett given how little volume he is receiving. With the Seahawks scaling back their passing attempts over the second half of the season, there simply is not enough to go around for Lockett to be fantasy-relevant. Look elsewhere if you are still alive in the fantasy playoffs.
--Quincy Milton III - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1 day agoGreen Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee) appears to be well on his way to playing on Monday night in Week 16 against the visiting New Orleans Saints. Alexander practiced in full on both Thursday and Friday and could be completely removed from the injury report if he does the same for the third straight day in Saturday's practice. The 27-year-old defensive back has missed the last four games due to a PCL injury that he suffered against the Chicago Bears in Week 11. Alexander is on track to return this week, although we'd expect the Packers to limit his snap count after missing more than a month of action due to his knee injury. The two-time Pro Bowler isn't on the fantasy map in IDP leagues, but his return down the stretch would be a big boost to an underrated Packers defense heading into the playoffs in January.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Packers.com
1 day agoSeattle Seahawks tight end
Noah Fant (knee) has had a solid floor this season. However, there is not much ceiling with this player. That is unlikely to change in Week 16 against the Minnesota Vikings. Fant's one saving grace is that he receives decent target volume relative to the Seahawks' passing game volume. He received seven targets in Week 15 and four in the two games before that. Unfortunately, that volume does not translate to yards. Fant has only exceeded 26 yards on three occasions this season. With the Seahawks passing less and less this season and not throwing many touchdowns, Fant has fallen into fantasy-irrelevance. He is better left to the waiver wire while you pursue a win in the fantasy football playoffs this week.
--Quincy Milton III - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1 day agoSeattle Seahawks kicker
Jason Myers has a chance to make several kicks in Week 16. The Minnesota Vikings have an excellent defense, but Seattle should be able to move the ball on this team, particularly through the air. Myers has been one of the better kickers in fantasy lately. He has posted at least nine points in four of his last five games. Those are seriously difference-making numbers when considering your fantasy lineup. As long as the Seahawks' offense continues to be efficient enough to get into scoring position, Myers will continue his accurate kicking. Myers has made 22/25 field goals this season and 31/34 extra points. What is more, he has not missed a field goal since Week 5.
--Quincy Milton III - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
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Seattle
Seahawks
defense/special
teams
is
heading
into
a
clash
with
one
of
the
league's
hottest
offenses
when
the
Minnesota
Vikings
come
to
town
in
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16.
The
Vikings
have
become
an
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matchup
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opposing
D/STs
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Sam
Darnold
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1 day agoThe Washington Commanders defense should not be started in all formats this weekend facing the Philadelphia Eagles. The last time these two teams squared off, the Eagles dropped 26 points on the Commanders, with
Saquon Barkley leading the way, tallying 146 yards and two scores. In this game, the Commanders tallied two sacks with no turnovers. However, the Commanders have held their opponent to under 20 points over the past two games. During this span, they tallied five sacks. However, in these games, they faced
Will Levis and
Jake Haener. This weekend, they have a tall task ahead of them facing MVP candidate
Jalen Hurts. Fantasy managers should not consider starting this unit in their Week 16 playoff matchup.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference
1 day agoGreen Bay Packers tight end
Luke Musgrave (ankle) put in another day with a limited practice on Friday. The Packers will face the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football in Week 16, so Green Bay will have one more day of practice on Saturday. Since having his 21-day practice window opened to return from Injured Reserve, the 24-year-old has practiced on a limited basis five times. Unless he upgrades to a full session on Saturday, it's possible the Packers keep Musgrave on IR for another week. Musgrave has looked good in practice this week, but Green Bay has no incentive to rush him back and risk him not being 100 percent for the playoffs in four weeks. Even when Musgrave returns, he'll play second fiddle to starting tight end
Tucker Kraft and will be off the fantasy radar. In four games before going on IR, Musgrave caught five of his seven targets for 22 yards and a touchdown.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Packers.com
1 day agoWashington Commanders kicker
Zane Gonzalez (foot) should be viewed as a risky kicking option in fantasy this weekend while facing the Philadelphia Eagles. With
Austin Seibert (groin) on Injured Reserve, Gonzalez has gone 3-for-5 on attempts and a perfect 10-for-10 on extra points in a relief role. In Week 15, Gonzalez could not play due to a foot injury, but he does not carry an injury designation into this weekend. Given that Philadelphia boasts one of the best defensive units in the league, the Commanders may need to rely on the kicker to do most of the damage, which could open the door for a solid showing. However, given his unstable 60.0% conversion rate this season, he is best left on the waiver wire in semifinal fantasy matchups.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
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