FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (10/22/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend. Monday night features nine games throughout the association with a good portion of them anticipated to be high-scoring, competitive affairs. Remember, we want players from games that are fast-paced and close in nature with a large overall score. We have a few key injuries to keep an eye […]

Vontaze Burfict Injures Hip Against Chiefs

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict suffered an injury during Sunday night's embarrassing loss to the Chiefs. Burfict, who was fresh off his latest fine for numerous unnecessary roughness calls against the Steelers in Week 6, left the game in the third quarter after injuring his hip and would not return, finishing the game with only […]

Joe Mixon Doesn't Impress On Sunday Night

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon couldn't get anything going against the Chiefs on Sunday. Mixon rushed the ball only 13 times and would finish with just 50 yards on the ground in addition to three receptions for a single yard. After hitting the 20 attempt mark in the games against Baltimore and Miami, the […]

Andy Dalton Unable To Lead Team Past Chiefs

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton couldn't lift his team past the Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. Dalton finished the night throwing for 148 yards and a touchdown on 15 completions in addition to an interception early in the second half. After passing for 11 touchdowns over the initial four weeks of the season, the 30-year-old […]

John Ross Suffers Another Setback On Sunday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross prematurely departed during the second half of Sunday night's encounter with the Chiefs after re-injuring his groin. After suffering the ailment initially against the Falcons in Week 4, the sophomore receiver flirted with the potential of playing over the past few weeks before ultimately deciding to suit up against […]

Dak Prescott Plays Well In Loss

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was unable to lead his team past the Washington Redskins on Sunday. Despite his efficient play that included throwing for 273 yards and a score in addition to a rushing touchdown, the team was able to get past their division rival. With the boys getting a week off, they will […]

Ezekiel Elliott Disappears Against 'Skins

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott wasn't able to do much in the 20-17 loss to the Washington Redskins on Sunday. Zeke was targeted six times by quarterback Dak Prescott but was only able to haul in two receptions for an underwhelming nine yards in addition to 15 rushing attempts for 33 yards. With only […]

Isaiah Crowell Can't Get It Done On Sunday

New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell ran for a subpar 29 yards off of 11 carries in the loss to the Vikings on Sunday. Despite coming in with an injury designation as a result of a bum ankle, the 25-year-old was able to go, even though he wasn't able to get much done nor […]

Sam Darnold Struggles Against Minnesota

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold had a tough afternoon as his team fell to the Vikings in a lopsided loss on Sunday. The rookie connected on only 17 of his 42 pass attempts, ending the day with only one touchdown and a miserable three interceptions. The Jets were missing wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (ankle) […]

Brandon Ingram and Rajon Rondo Suspended

Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram and guard Rajon Rondo will each serve suspensions for their involvement in Saturday night's melee against the Houston Rockets. Ingram, who will sit four games for throwing a punch and confronting a game official in a hostile manner, and Rondo, who will sit three games for his left hook […]

Chris Paul Suspended Two Games

Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul will serve a two-game suspension for getting into a physical altercation with Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo and forward Brandon Ingram on Saturday night. In addition, Paul, who was also fined, will not play on Sunday when the Rockets take on the Clippers. Expect guard Eric Gordon to get […]

Russell Westbrook Will Start On Sunday Night

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (knee) will start on Sunday night against the Sacramento Kings. After being listed as a game-time decision during the team's first two games of the season, Westbrook was close to returning all along. With his insertion back into the starting lineup, guard Dennis Schroder will head to the […]

Caleb Sturgis Missing Another Game On Sunday

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Caleb Sturgis (quad) will not be kicking for the team in the Week 7 overseas encounter against the Titans. Though he practiced sparingly throughout the week, he hasn't improved enough to resume his duties and as a result, kicker Michael Badgley, who made one field goal and five pats last week […]

Melvin Gordon Out On Sunday

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (hamstring) will not play on Sunday against the Titans. Gordon was a game-time call for the game in London, but with the team not taking any chances, they will leave the rushing duties to Austin Ekeler in Week 7.

Josh Gordon Likely To Play In Week 7

New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon (hamstring) is anticipated to play against the Bears on Sunday. The former Brown has been dealing with the ailment before his arrival in New England, so the injury designation isn't much of a surprise. With tight end Rob Gronkowski (back) expected to miss this week, expect Gordon to […]

Julian Edelman Expected To Play Against Chicago

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (heel) should play against the Bears on Sunday. Since returning from suspension, the veteran wideout has caught only 11 receptions for 111 yards and a score throughout two games. However, with tight end Rob Gronkowski (back) not expected to play, expect him to see a sizable uptake in […]

Sony Michel Likely To Suit Up On Sunday

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (knee) is likely to go against the Bears in Week 7. Michel joined a slew of Pats' players already on the injury report, but despite the designation, he isn't expected to miss this one, especially considering he practiced throughout the week, even if it was in a limited […]

Isaiah Crowell Should Be Ready To Play In Week 7

New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell (foot) is expected to play against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Crowell has ended up on the injury report with the same issue over the past few weeks but has still managed to play despite the injury designations. It will still be business as usual, however, as he […]

Chris Thompson Likely To Miss Another Game

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (rib, knee) is expected to miss his second straight game on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. With Adrian Peterson (shoulder/ankle) expected to play, expect him to monopolize the backfield with Kapri Bibbs getting a few touches here and there.

Travis Benjamin May See Action In Week 8

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Travis Benjamin (foot) is a game-time decision in Week 8 against the Tennessee Titans. Though the team always intended to have Benjamin be ready for the overseas affair in London, they will play it safe and keep his status as such until there is no doubt that he is good to […]

Adrian Peterson Likely To Go

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (shoulder, ankle) is expected to play against the visiting Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Peterson has popped up the injury report for the same ailments throughout the weeks, and despite practicing sparingly during that time, he has served as the lead back in the Skins' backfield. With fellow running back […]

Rob Gronkowski Not Expected To Play

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (back, ankle) didn't make the trip to Chicago and isn't expected to play on Sunday against the Bears. Though injuries of this magnitude are always a concern, the team doesn't expect his absence to be long-term with his return potentially coming in Week 8 against the Bills for […]

Chargers Still Optimistic Melvin Gordon Could Play

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (hamstring) has a shot to play on Sunday in London. Though he was recently downgraded to questionable, the team is still optimistic that he will be ready to go against the Titans in Week 7. However, if there is any doubt, expect the Bolts to roll with Austin […]

A.J. Green Looks Promising Against Kansas City

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green has a favorable matchup against the Chiefs this upcoming Sunday night. The 30-year-old has been solid all year, catching 33 of his 55 targets for 494 yards and five touchdowns. Though he isn't the most efficient PPR option compared to some from a volume standpoint, his ability to make […]

Start Andy Dalton In Week 7

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton continues to fly under the fantasy radar this season. Dalton is currently the 13th ranked fantasy quarterback overall and has had an impressive 2018-19 campaign, throwing for 14 touchdowns off of 1,674 yards. Though he will throw an occasional pick here and there, he continues to play well despite several […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (10/19/18): NBA DFS Lineups

Plenty of games on Tap for your first Friday night of the season. Tons of injuries as usual, but many options who are priced very generously. Take your time, wait to set your lineups until right before tip as one mistake will knock you right out of it for the serious cash. Remember, the only […]

Joe Mixon Looks Favorable Against KC

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon will have plenty of chances to put up some fantasy points against Kansas City on Sunday night. The Chiefs have struggled against the run for the entire season and are currently the second-worst team overall in fantasy points allowed to opposing backs. With so many injuries on the offensive […]

Demaryius Thomas Doesn't Impress On Thursday Night

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas failed to impress against the Cardinals on Thursday night. After an efficient performance from fellow wideout Emmanuel Sanders, who finished with both a passing and receiving touchdown, Thomas fell short of anything spectacular, finishing with five receptions for 42 yards. Fantasy managers continue to roll the dice week to […]

Emmanuel Sanders Throws TD Pass

Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders had a solid night on Thursday in the win over the Cardinals, finishing things up with six receptions for 102 yards and a score in addition to throwing a 28-yard touchdown pass to fellow receiver Courtland Sutton. The 31-year-old is in the midst of one of his most productive […]

Royce Freeman Gets Some Work Against Cards

Denver Broncos running back Royce Freeman got some work in on Thursday night in the win over the Arizona Cardinals. As usual, Freeman split carries with running back Phillip Lindsay and finished things up with 37 yards and a touchdown off of 13 carries, one carry less than the former. The rookie continues to be […]