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Andersen Pickard - RotoBaller has written 32 articles so far, you can find them below.
Is Kenny Pickett Going to Start for the Steelers? Where Should I Draft Kenny Pickett?
Pittsburgh product Kenny Pickett was the only quarterback selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, finding his way to the Pittsburgh Steelers at No. 20 overall. The team certainly wasted no time finding someone it hopes can be its new franchise quarterback following veteran Ben Roethlisberger's retirement at the end of the... Read More
Hot MLB Prospects To Watch For Fantasy Baseball - Week 19
Welcome back, RotoBallers! The All-Star Break and trade deadline is in the rearview mirror. We're heading into Week 20 of the fantasy baseball season, and the minor league season rages on. It would be foolish to proceed without highlighting the top performances from Week 19. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who... Read More
Is Alec Pierce The Colts WR2? Where Should I Draft Alec Pierce?
Wide receiver Alec Pierce saw his stock grow significantly in the days leading up to the NFL Draft. Fans and analysts alike took greater notice of the Cincinnati prospect's aggressiveness, physicality, and strong playmaking skills. On Day 2 of the draft, the Indianapolis Colts pulled the trigger, making Pierce their second-round pick. Heading into 2022,... Read More
Is James Washington Out for the Season? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver James Washington earned his fair share of hype during the offseason. After leaving the Steelers and joining Dallas' high-powered offense, his stock started to grow. Then, with Amari Cooper traded to the Browns and Michael Gallup recovering from a torn ACL, it looked like Washington had a chance to carve out... Read More
Fantasy Football Injury Report for NFL WRs: Preseason Updates on Drake London, Jameson Williams, N'Keal Harry, Jakeem Grant
Below you will find our latest fantasy football injuries report for wide receivers throughout the second week of August. As the NFL preseason continues, the injury statuses remain murky for various NFL receivers, including Drake London, Jameson Williams, N'Keal Harry, and Jakeem Grant. With peak fantasy football draft season soon approaching, these are some key... Read More
Who Is Standing Out In NFL Training Camps? Fantasy Football Sleepers To Draft
As NFL training camps rage on and preseason games get underway, keen fantasy managers are looking to find the best players for their roster this upcoming season. Sometimes, all it takes is some solid detective work during camp to find the most impactful, up-and-coming players. Understanding workloads, training camp reps, and positional battles could give... Read More
Brandon McManus Connects On All Three Kicks
Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus went 2-for-2 on extra points during Saturday's preseason victory over the Dallas Cowboys. He also converted his lone field goal attempt. The 31-year-old has been one of the NFL's more reliable kickers, so it comes as no surprise that the Broncos did not entertain any competition for McManus this offseason.... Read More
P.J. Locke Intercepts Pass Saturday
Miami Dolphins cornerback P.J. Locke intercepted Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush during the teams' postseason opener on Saturday evening. Locke appeared in 16 games for Denver last season, racking up six tackles. Between his usage last season and a quick interception here in the preseason, Locke should make the roster in 2022. However, the 25-year-old... Read More
Seth Williams Catches Touchdown Pass Saturday
Denver Broncos wide receiver Seth Williams turned four targets into four catches for 29 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's preseason victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Williams spent most of his rookie season on the practice squad, though he did appear in two games, hauling in his lone target for a 34-yard catch. He is... Read More
Kendall Hinton Finds End Zone Saturday
Denver Broncos wide receiver Kendall Hinton hauled in three of four targets for 53 yards during Saturday's preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys. His best play was a gorgeous 24-yard touchdown reception in which Josh Johnson placed the football perfectly and Hinton tracked it well before catching it in the end zone. The 25-year-old Wake... Read More
Brandon Johnson Catches Four Passes In Preseason Opener
Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Johnson hauled in four of six targets for 64 yards against the Dallas Cowboys during Saturday's preseason victory. His biggest play was a 40-yard reception. Undrafted out of UCF, Johnson produced 565 yards and 11 touchdowns during his final season of NCAA action. He faces an uphill battle to make... Read More
Jalen Virgil Busy In Win Over Cowboys
Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Jalen Virgil turned five targets into three catches for 83 yards during Saturday's preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys. His biggest play was a 42-yard reception thrown by Brett Rypien. Virgil went undrafted out of Appalachian State, where he was solely a special teamer and returned three kickoffs for touchdowns... Read More
Brett Rypien Throws 18 Passes Saturday
Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien completed just eight of 18 pass attempts for 113 yards during Saturday's preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys. Josh Johnson played the first half while Rypien handled the second half. The 26-year-old hasn't seen meaningful snaps since 2020, when he completed 27 of 40 passes for 295 yards, two touchdowns,... Read More
Josh Johnson Completes Two Touchdown Passes
Denver Broncos quarterback Josh Johnson completed 16 of 23 passes for 172 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys. He also rushed for three yards. Johnson is competing to be the Broncos' backup quarterback and has now played for 15 NFL teams in 13 years, not to mention his time... Read More
Jason Sanders Connects On All Six Kicks
Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders went 4-for-4 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points during Saturday's preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Sanders has the kicking job secured, so Miami didn't feel the need to bring in any competition. After an underwhelming first half to the 2021 season, Sanders looked better in the... Read More
Darius Hodge Records Strip Sack, Sam Eguavoen Returns It For Touchdown
Miami Dolphins linebacker Darius Hodge stripped Kyle Trask during Saturday's preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Then, fellow linebacker Sam Eguavoen scooped up the loose football and returned it for a 32-yard touchdown. Miami's defense had an impressive 2021 season, racking up 48 sacks, 12 fumble recoveries, 14 interceptions, and five touchdowns. The unit... Read More
Elijah Campbell Picks Off Pass Saturday
Miami Dolphins cornerback Elijah Campbell intercepted Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Kyle Trask during Saturday's preseason opener. He also made three tackles and defended two passes. The 26-year-old is heading into his fourth NFL season. He has played in 10 games over the last two years but has been limited to a role on special teams.... Read More
Cedrick Wilson Jr. Catches Three Passes Saturday
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. hauled in all three of his targets for a total of 29 receiving yards during Saturday's preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Lured away from Dallas in the past free agency period, Wilson, 26, caught 45 passes for 602 yards and four touchdowns in 2022. He also... Read More
Mohamed Sanu Hauls In All Three Targets
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Mohamed Sanu turned three targets into three catches for 39 yards against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday. The 32-year-old has bounced around with many teams in his career, including the Falcons, Patriots, and 49ers. Signed by Miami less than three weeks ago, Sanu will look to use his veteran presence... Read More
Lynn Bowden Jr. Leads Miami Receivers On Sunday
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. hauled in three of four targets for 55 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Originally drafted by the Raiders in 2020, Bowden was dealt to the Dolphins before he could even play a snap in Las Vegas. He caught 28 passes... Read More
Myles Gaskin Rushes Four Times Saturday
Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin rushed four times for 27 yards during Saturday's preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His first carry came on the final play of the first half, and then he toted the rock thrice more at the start of the third quarter. Gaskin could be losing a grasp on... Read More
Skylar Thompson Plays Entire Preseason Opener
Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson took every offensive snap during Saturday's preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He ultimately completed 20 of 28 passes for 218 yards and one touchdown. The 25-year-old also scampered for 25 yards on the ground. Thompson is listed third on Miami's depth chart behind Tua Tagovailoa and Teddy Bridgewater,... Read More
J.K. Dobbins Expected To Practice Monday
Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) is expected to return to practice on Monday, head coach John Harbaugh relayed to James Palmer of NFL Network. Dobbins was recently activated from the PUP list but has yet to take the field for an official practice session as the team continues to exercise caution. Dobbins missed... Read More
DJ Moore Dealing With Shoulder Soreness
Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore was held out of Saturday's preseason game against the Washington Commanders due to shoulder soreness, according to Schuyler Callihan of SI Now. Moore, just 25 years old, has been the Panthers' top receiver for several seasons in a row. Just last year, despite dealing with poor quarterback play from... Read More
Danny Gray Sore Following Preseason Opener
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Danny Gray is experiencing hip and back soreness following Friday's preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports. He is expected to miss a couple of days of practice. Gray made a big impression during Friday's win, catching two of four targets for... Read More
Kenny Pickett Could Start In First Half Of Season
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett could replace the starting quarterback (most likely Mitchell Trubisky, but possibly Mason Rudolph) in the first half of the season, according to Mark Kaboly of The Athletic. Kaboly identified Week 4 against the Jets as a good target date for Pickett's debut since the Steelers will have extra practice... Read More
Jonathan Taylor Heading For Fewer Touches?
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor could see a reduction in volume this coming season, according to Stephen Holder of ESPN. According to Holder, head coach Frank Reich told him that the goal is to win a championship, not to make Taylor the MVP or rushing leader. If they need to cut back on his... Read More
Lamar Jackson Puts Deadline On Extension Talks
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has set a Week 1 deadline for a contract extension as negotiations continue between him and the team. Specifically, when asked if he would put a pause on negotiations when the season starts, the star quarterback said, "Yeah, for sure." Jackson likely won't see too much preseason action, but there's... Read More
Kadarius Toney Nearing Return To Field
New York Giants second-year wide receiver Kadarius Toney (knee) suffered a setback in training camp that caused him to miss the preseason opener, but he could return to practice in the next few days, head coach Brian Daboll told the team's official website. "He worked really hard coming from the offseason to get to where... Read More
Tylor Megill Will Throw Bullpen Session On Sunday
New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill (shoulder) will throw a 15-pitch bullpen session on Sunday, according to Tim Healey of Newsday. The right-hander looked fantastic in April but faltered in the months of May and June, racking up a 5.01 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and .245 OBA through nine starts in 2022 as a whole.... Read More
