Kyle Allen Leaves Field After Hard Hit

Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen took a hard hit to the head from Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey, sending him off the field and putting veteran Alex Smith in at quarterback. It's unclear if Allen will return to the game, but Smith -- whose NFL career looked in jeopardy in 2018 after a devastating leg […]

Diontae Johnson Questionable To Return

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (back) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles. With Johnson off the field, rookie Chase Claypool has been the biggest beneficiary, scoring the team's first two touchdowns. Johnson's a strong WR3 play when healthy, but we'll need to monitor this situation to see if what […]

Kelechi Osemele Carted Off

Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Kelechi Osemele was carted off the field in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders with what appeared to be a non-contact knee injury. If Osemele misses time, the Chiefs line will take a step backwards, though the skill and talent on this offense is too […]

NFL Optimistic That Titans/Bills Will Play Tuesday

Anything can happen, but even after a positive COVID test for a coach on Sunday, the NFL is optimistic that the Titans/Bills game for Tuesday will go on as scheduled. That would be huge for the Titans and the league, as a second missed game would lead to some serious scheduling issues moving forward.

NFL Not Ready To Create Week 18 Yet

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero says that while the NFL is leaving open the option to push the postseason back and add a Week 18 to help with the scheduling due to COVID postponements, the plan for now remains moving bye weeks around to fit games in the first 17 weeks. Late-season postponements could lead the […]

Joe Mixon Active For Week 5

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (shin) will play on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. Questionable all week, Mixon practiced on Friday and was expected to play, so no surprises here. Despite some inconsistency this season, season-long managers have to start Mixon as a low-end RB1 and hope that he gets more involved as a […]

Cam Akers Returns For Week 5

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (ribs) is back in Week 5, as the Rams face the Washington Football Team. There's a lot of pieces in this backfield and Akers will need to earn snaps over Darrell Henderson Jr. and Malcolm Brown, so Akers isn't a great fantasy option in his return and rates […]

Eagles Still Without DeSean Jackson, Alshon Jeffery

The Philadelphia Eagles offense is still in poor shape, as they are without Alshon Jeffery and DeSean Jackson once again. Tight end Hakeem Butler -- a college wide receiver -- is inactive as well. So, it looks like another week for Greg Ward to serve as the team's primary wide receiver. Ward's a solid WR3 […]

Lamar Jackson, Marquise Brown, Mark Andrews Active

The Baltimore Ravens will have three players who were questionable for their Week 5 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee/illness), wide receiver Marquise Brown (knee), and tight end Mark Andrews (thigh) will all be on the field. Jackson and Andrews are top plays at their position in season-long leagues, with Brown being […]

Jaguars Defense Without Key Players In Week 5

The Jacksonville Jaguars Defense will be weakened in Week 5, with defensive end Josh Allen (knee) being declared inactive. With linebacker Myles Jacks (ankle) and defensive back C.J. Henderson (shoulder) also out, the Jaguars are in bad shape as they prepare to face the Texans and their potentially explosive offense. This isn't the week to […]

Jordan Akins Inactive Against Jaguars

Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins (concussion) won't play on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Akins was setting up to be an interesting streaming option if he played, but now it will be Darren Fells manning the starting role for Houston. Fells is a boom/bust play who has a good nose for the end zone, […]

Julio Jones Inactive For Week 5

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) will not play against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. With Jones out, Calvin Ridley is a clear WR1 play, while Russell Gage and Olamide Zaccheaus see a major boost against a weak Panthers Defense. Hopefully, Jones is back when the Falcons next see the field.

Henry Ruggs III Will Be Active For Week 5

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (knee/hamstring) will be active on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs, as will right tackle Trent Brown. The speedster out of Alabama was the first wide receiver taken in this year's NFL Draft but has played in just two games so far, playing between 60 and 70 […]

Adam Schefter Posts Potential Schedule Changes

With the Broncos and Patriots game postponed, ESPN's Adam Schefter says that sources tell him the following changes to the schedule will take place as long as Tuesday's Bills/Titans game is a go. Broncos/Patriots will take place next Sunday, while the Chargers and Broncos game will move to Week 8 to replace Denver's original bye […]

NASCAR Research Station: DraftKings, FanDuel DFS Lineup Picks - Bank of America Roval 400

Who's ready for a rainy day at the Charlotte Roval? After a crash-heavy Xfinity race that saw a lot of surprises -- a Cody Ware top 10, y'all! -- we get set for another eventful race on Sunday, this time from the Cup Series. What will happen? Feel free to hit me up on Twitter […]

Michael McDowell Has Upside On Sunday

Front Row Motorsports's Michael McDowell is an underrated road course racer. On Sunday, he'll start 31st in the Bank of America Roval 400, a race where McDowell finished 12th last season. In what might be a strange race with rain in the forecast, an experienced road course driver like McDowell is a good bet to […]

Jimmie Johnson Has Huge Upside At Roval

Hendrick Motorsports driver Jimmie Johnson might not challenge for his final Cup Series win on Sunday, but after placing in the bottom half of the top 10 in his first two races at this track, he's an intriguing pick in the 2020 version. Rolling off 30th, Johnson has immense place differential upside and if he […]

Brad Keselowski Should Be A Favorite At Roval

Penske Racing's Brad Keselowski will aim for his first win at the Charlotte Roval on Sunday, starting from the third position. Keselowski had one of the best cars in the inaugural race here in 2018, leading 29 laps before a wreck relegated him to 31st place. Last year, the 2 car only led three laps, […]

Kevin Harvick Is Strong Play At Roval

Stewart-Haas Racing's Kevin Harvick looks to continue a historically strong season on Sunday at the Charlotte Roval. Harvick will start fourth in the race. Last season, the 4 team was third in this race, leading 34 laps. The potential for rain means this could be a chaotic race, but it's virtually never a bad idea […]

Ryan Blaney Has Tremendous Upside At Roval

Starting 24th on Sunday, Penske Racing's Ryan Blaney should be considered one of the DFS favorites in this year's Bank of America Roval 400. The 2018 winner of this race, Blaney was also eighth here last year and should be able to compete for a top 10 finish. If he gets there, he'll have a […]

Chase Elliott Should Lead Early At Roval

Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott won last year's NASCAR Cup Series race at the Charlotte Roval, leading 35 laps on his way to the win. This year, Elliott will roll off the grid second beside Denny Hamlin, who has struggled here in the past. The starting grid could set up for some early laps led […]

Denny Hamlin Starting On Pole At Roval

Joe Gibbs Racing's Denny Hamlin will roll off from the first position for Sunday's Bank of America Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Hamlin has failed to record a top 10 in two previous races at this track, placing 12th in 2018 and then 19th last year. He started in the back half of the […]

Monday Night Football Starts and Sits: Broncos vs Patriots

UPDATE: TheBroncos-Patriots game has been cancelled for Week 5. It is postponed from Monday October 12th, and moved to next Sunday October 18th. For the second week in a row, COVID-19 concerns have pushed a New England Patriots game to Monday night. This time, it's a home game against the Denver Broncos. What will New […]

How Sean McVay Keeps Screwing With Fantasy Teams

Remember the halcyon days of 2018, when the Los Angeles Rams offense was just so easy to predict? Jared Goff was a QB1. Todd Gurley II was an RB1. Robert Woods and Brandin Cooks were consistent WR2 starts for fantasy managers, while Cooper Kupp played just eight games, but was also a consistent WR2 start […]

Tape Tells All: Robert Tonyan's Week 4 Performance

Finding a consistent NFL tight end for fantasy purposes isn't an easy thing to do. But maybe there's hope that a new player is about to enter that tier: Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan. In this week's edition of Tape Tells All, I'll be looking at Tonyan's three-touchdown Week 4 to see if […]

NASCAR Xfinity Series: DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Charlotte Roval Drive for the Cure 250 (10/10/20)

It's Roval time, y'all! The NASCAR Xfinity Series heads to the Charlotte Roval on Saturday for a playoff race that should get dicey. We've seen in the short history of this track that the first major corner can cause complete chaos and shake everything. Buckle up tight! Here at RotoBaller, we want to help you […]

Jordan Akins Has Appeal In Week 5

Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins is a streaming option against the Jaguars in Week 5. Jacksonville has allowed the seventh-most fantasy points to opposing tight ends in 2020, and Akins has surpassed Darren Fells to be the lead tight end target for quarterback Deshaun Watson. The volume isn't there for him to be a […]

Volume A Concern For Randall Cobb In Week 5

Houston Texans wide receiver Randall Cobb hasn't been the target hog that some expected him to be when he signed with the Texans, and that's made for a mediocre start to the season. Yes, his 95 yards and a touchdown in Week 3 were encouraging, but he also has a pair of games in which […]

Brandin Cooks Is A Risky Week 5 Play

What should we make of Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks? After a 95-yard Week 2, he responded with three catches for 23 yards in Week 3 and then posted a goose egg last week despite playing 94 percent of Houston's snaps. Despite a decent matchup against the Jaguars this week, Cooks has been so […]

D.J. Chark Jr. Carries Some Risk In Week 5

Though he's cemented his status as the team's No. 1 receiver, Jacksonville Jaguars wideout D.J. Chark Jr. isn't the most reliable Week 5 option as he faces a Texans Defense that has forced offenses to funnel things to their running game in 2020. Chark is coming off a two-touchdown outing in Week 4 against Cincinnati, […]