New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (oblique) is working his way back from an oblique injury he suffered in Week 5 against the Kansas City Chiefs. He was part of a long list of players who missed time due to ailments for the Saints. It's been disappointing for fantasy managers who thought they had a […]
Full Story »When Is MarShawn Lloyd Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 9 (2024)
Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd (ankle) hasn't had a chance to prove himself yet in 2024. He was drafted in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft and was likely originally planned to be used in a timeshare with team lead back Josh Jacobs. Unfortunately, that hasn't happened. He handed just six […]
Full Story »Mike Gesicki (TE, CIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 12% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki continued his odd season of transitioning between absolute non-factor to earning a surprising amount of targets and having an impressive fantasy day as a result. However, this is likely due to the absence of Tee Higgins (quad). Real […]
Full Story »Demarcus Robinson (WR, LAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9
BALLER MOVE: Don't Add ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson had his biggest game of 2024 when he caught two passes on three targets for 35 yards and two touchdowns. However, he needed the two scoring grabs to crack 12 PPR fantasy points for the first time this […]
Full Story »When Is Christian McCaffrey Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 9
San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey has yet to play a snap of football this season despite thousands of fantasy managers selecting him number one overall in fantasy football drafts. Unfortunately, the running back is still sidelined, but his possible return is expected to be sooner rather than later. Fantasy managers are wondering […]
Full Story »Noah Brown (WR, WAS) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown cemented himself in team and NFL history when he caught a 52-yard Hail Mary throw from quarterback Jayden Daniels after the clock expired on Sunday. JAYDEN DANIELS WITH A HAIL MARY TO BEAT THE BEARS […]
Full Story »Xavier Hutchinson (WR, HOU) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9
BALLER MOVE: Don't Add ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson is now a potential waiver wire target, with both of Houston's top-2 WRs, Nico Collins (hamstring) and Stefon Diggs (knee), expected to miss Thursday's game against the New York Jets. There's a void in the WR room now that someone will have to fill. Houston's […]
Full Story »When Is Jauan Jennings Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 9
San Francisco wide receiver Jauan Jennings has been solid for the 49ers this season, totaling 25 receptions for 404 yards and three touchdowns. Unfortunately, the wideout suffered a hip injury that has kept him sidelined for the past two weeks. Fantasy managers are wondering when Jennings will return to the field for the 49ers. When […]
Full Story »Sterling Shepard (WR, TB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 39% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Sterling Shepard (hamstring) was targeted just five times in Week 8 against the Atlanta Falcons, catching three passes for 18 yards. It was meager production in a game in which he was expected to have a […]
Full Story »When Is Nico Collins Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 9
Houston Texans star wide receiver Nico Collins was the leader in the NFL in receiving yards through the first five weeks this season, totaling 32 catches for 567 yards and three touchdowns. Unfortunately, the star wideout suffered a hamstring injury during Week 5, which caused him to leave the game early, and he has been […]
Full Story »When Is Dallas Goedert Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 9
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert has had an electric start to the 2024 season, totaling 24 receptions for 301 receiving yards in just four weeks of play. Unfortunately, the tight end suffered a hamstring injury in Week 6, which has caused him to be sidelined since. When is Goedert coming back to action? What […]
Full Story »When Is Travis Etienne Jr. Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 9
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. has struggled this season after being selected as a high draft pick in most fantasy leagues. Unfortunately, the pain continues as Etienne has been working through a hamstring injury that has forced him to miss the last two weeks for the Jaguars. When is Etienne coming back to […]
Full Story »Biggest Fantasy Football Busts Of The Week - Fantasy Outlooks For Amari Cooper, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Drake London, Kenneth Walker, D.J. Moore
The eighth Sunday of the 2024 NFL season has come and gone. Hopefully, you woke up on Monday morning feeling very good about how your matchup went. However, this week's slate of games was certainly stress-inducing for many fantasy football managers. Part of that stress was caused by a group of players who drastically underachieved […]
Full Story »Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/29/24)
Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Brandon, and I'll be writing both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer. It is the return of the NHL season, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake in NHL DFS! As always, I'll give you the best tools to succeed and the info you […]
Full Story »NFL DFS: First Look of Week 9 - Totals, Salaries, Slates, and more
A Hail Mary and impressive rookie quarterback play is what defined Week 8. We close that chapter and move on to Week 9 with hopes of more fireworks. We are going to get a jump start on the action and see where the data pulls us. Let us not waste any more time and break […]
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