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De'Von Achane Should Be Avoided In Week 1
Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (shoulder) should be left on the bench in most fantasy leagues as he gears up for his NFL debut versus the Los Angeles Chargers. While Achane has earned significant hype and is a glaring dynasty "buy," there's less optimism about his immediate value and production. Miami is expected to […]
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Raheem Mostert Can Be Started In A Pinch
Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert is listed atop the depth chart heading into Week 1 versus the Los Angeles Chargers. However, given Miami's focus on passing the ball as well as the presence of up-and-coming rookie De'Von Achane, Mostert is certainly not a must-start in fantasy football. Rather, fantasy managers should only start him […]
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Tua Tagovailoa Has Top-12 Upside Thanks To Receivers, Matchup
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa should be a top-12 fantasy option in Week 1. He's taking on a Los Angeles Chargers secondary that produced a 74.6 PFF grade last season and ranks 14th in the NFL (per PFF) heading into 2023. The unit isn't bad, but it's certainly not strong enough to consider sitting Tagovailoa […]
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Late-Round Lotto Tickets - 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Picks That Could Pay Off Big
Landing "your guy" with a first-round pick in fantasy football is an exhilarating feeling. From the pre-pick anticipation to finally pulling the trigger on one of your favorite studs, this can be a dream come true. But perhaps even more exciting is finding a diamond in the rough in the form of a late-round sleeper. […]
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Will Simpson Enjoying Success At The Plate
Oakland Athletics prospect Will Simpson is quite new to the organization, having recently joined the team as a 15th-round pick in the 2023 draft. The University of Washington product has impressive bat-to-ball skills and undeniable power, though there are concerns about his plate discipline and K/BB rate over a larger sample size. But what hurt […]
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Mitch Neunborn Delivers Five No-Hit Innings
Philadelphia Phillies minor league pitcher Mitch Neunborn, a native of Johannesburg, South Africa, signed with the organization a couple of weeks before his 26th birthday back in June. That signing represented the first MLB-affiliated deal for Neunborn, and while being 26 in High-A can be a deterrent in the bigger picture, the right-hander has certainly […]
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Junior Caminero Launches Four Homers In Big Week
Tampa Bay Rays infield prospect Junior Caminero was signed out of the Dominican Republic by the Guardians in 2019, then traded to the Rays in 2021. He has quickly blossomed into Tampa Bay's top prospect. His swing is a thing of beauty, generating plenty of speed at just the right angle so that he can […]
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Robby Snelling Tosses Five No-Hit Frames
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Robby Snelling was the 39th overall pick in 2022, joining the organization on an above-slot deal after dominating the Nevada prep circuit. The 6-foot-3 southpaw has already touched 97 mph with his fastball, and given the fact that he's just 19 years old, he should gain additional velocity over the […]
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Justyn-Henry Malloy Posting Fantastic Results In Triple-A
Detroit Tigers third base prospect Justyn-Henry Malloy is one of the most well-rounded hitters in Minor League Baseball, showing advanced patience and discipline while still making quality contact and tapping into his power. He was acquired from the Braves last December and has quickly pleased the Tigers' organization with his strong offensive production at the […]
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Hot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Week 24
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 24 of the fantasy baseball season. There were plenty of impressive prospect performances in the minor leagues last week. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are not only coming off dominant weeks but have also […]
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Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 1 Updates for Breece Hall, Isiah Pacheco, Zack Moss, De'Von Achane
Below you will find our fantasy football injuries roundup for running backs as of September 6, heading into the first week of NFL action. There have been new developments surrounding the injury statuses of various NFL running backs, including Breece Hall, Isiah Pacheco, Zack Moss, and De'Von Achane. The fantasy football season may be young, […]
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L'Jarius Sneed On Track To Play Thursday
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (knee) is "good to go" for Thursday's season opener against the Detroit Lions, head coach Andy Reid told the media. Reid did add that they'll still evaluate Sneed on a day-by-day basis, but he's certainly trending in the right direction. The 26-year-old was fantastic last season, racking up 108 […]
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Chris Jones Absent As Chiefs Prepare For Week 1
Kansas City Chiefs star defensive lineman Chris Jones (personal) did not report to practice on Sunday as his holdout persists, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. Jones' continued absence is particularly noteworthy because, as Rapoport notes, with the Chiefs scheduled to play on Thursday night, missing practice today is equivalent to missing a Wednesday practice ahead […]
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Nick Chubb To See More Third-Down Usage
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb is expected to be utilized more on third downs this season, according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. Elaborating on his role, Cabot wrote, "They're also planning to use Chubb more on third down this year, especially while [Jerome] Ford gets back up to speed, and Deshaun Watson will […]
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Sean Tucker Wins No. 2 Job Over Chase Edmonds, Ke'Shawn Vaughn
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker will occupy the No. 2 role behind Rachaad White in Week 1, according to JC Allen of Sports Illustrated. The undrafted rookie's rise to prominence has earned him the backup job over Chase Edmonds and Ke'Shawn Vaughn, who will instead round out the bottom of the depth chart. […]
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Ben Skowronek Could Spend Most Of Season On Special Teams
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Ben Skowronek will "likely play more on special teams this season than in the offense," according to Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic. Even with Cooper Kupp (hamstring) potentially missing Week 1, Skowronek isn't expected to have much involvement in the offense. Instead, Van Jefferson, Tutu Atwell, and Puka Nacua will […]
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Terence Steele Signs Five-Year Extension With Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Terence Steele has agreed to a five-year, $86.8 million extension, according to Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News. The deal includes $50 million guaranteed with a max value of $91.8 million. This is a massive accomplishment for Steele, who started 13 games before tearing his ACL last season. It also […]
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Kadarius Toney Expected To Play In Week 1
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (knee) is "good to go" for Thursday night's season opener against the Detroit Lions, head coach Andy Reid told the media. Toney's health has been quite the topic of discussion this offseason, but now we have confirmation that the 24-year-old is on track to suit up Week 1. […]
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Jahmyr Gibbs Could Have Unique Role
Detroit Lions rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs could be utilized in "some ways that people don't quite think we might," according to offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. While it's unclear exactly what this means, perhaps Detroit could look to get Gibbs more targets in the passing game, as well as more snaps in general. In redraft […]
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Deon Jackson Expected To Start Week 1
Indianapolis Colts running back Deon Jackson is expected to draw the start in Week 1, according to Aaron Wilson. There was speculation that rookie Evan Hull could also start, and while he should mix in, the lead role ultimately belongs to Jackson. Beyond that, Zack Moss (wrist) will start when healthy, perhaps as early as […]
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Cooper Kupp Unlikely To Play Week 1
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) could be held out of action Week 1. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, "exercising caution for Week 1 is the likely outcome." The Rams could be hesitant to put him on the field if he's not 100 percent, especially since they need him healthy for the […]
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Top 250 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (September Updates)
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the September update of our MLB team's dynasty fantasy baseball prospects rankings for the 2023 season. As we enter the final full month of the regular season and teams make their ever-important September call-ups, it's time to check in on some fantasy baseball dynasty prospects! Below in this article, you can […]
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Will Kendre Miller Be Ready By Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update
The New Orleans Saints have to feel great about their backfield down the stretch this season. Alvin Kamara remains a Pro Bowl-caliber player, Jamaal Williams is coming off a 17-touchdown season, and Kendre Miller has been one of this year's most hyped-up rookie running backs. With that said, the backfield is facing some short-term hiccups […]
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Is Robbie Chosen A Free Agent? Which Teams Would Be A Good Fit? Fantasy Football Outlook
Veteran wide receiver Robbie Chosen has accomplished plenty in his NFL career. The Temple product was utilized heavily through his first four years with the Jets, then amassed a career-high 136 targets, 95 receptions, and 1,096 yards in his first season with the Panthers. He earned triple-digit targets the next year, too, but struggled to produce, […]
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Tyler Allgeier (RB, ATL): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~125 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~159 ANALYSIS: Given how Allgeier exceeded expectations as a rookie last year, it seemed like the Falcons could afford to wait until the third or fourth rounds of the draft to add another running back. Keyword: seemed. In actuality, Atlanta spent its first-round pick on Robinson, the consensus […]
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Cut-Down Casualties to Keep an Eye On For 2023 Fantasy Football
All NFL teams trimmed their rosters down to 53 players on Tuesday afternoon. Most of the moves were widely expected as organizations parted ways with players ranging from expensive veterans to non-impactful replacements to low-ranking rookies. However, some cuts came as a bit of a surprise, and some of them could have somewhat significant fantasy […]
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Hot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Week 23
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 23 of the fantasy baseball season. There were plenty of impressive prospect performances in the minor leagues last week. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are not only coming off dominant weeks but have also […]
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Trevor Werner Mashing Homers Early In Pro Career
Kansas City Royals third base prospect Trevor Werner is a former two-way prospect who decided to no longer focus on pitching prior to the 2023 collegiate season. The Texas A&M product demonstrated major strides at the plate last spring, showing off immense power and an impressive hard-hit rate. With that said, he drew far too […]
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Trey Dombroski Strikes Out 11 In Perfect Outing
Houston Astros pitching prospect Trey Dombroski is a 2022 draft pick who made his pro debut this year. He has spent all of 2023 at Single-A, splitting time between the bullpen and rotation. The southpaw has a very advanced and polished repertoire for someone in the lower levels of affiliated ball, so although he might […]
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Brady Allen Coming Off Big Week
Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Brady Allen just started his fourth month in the organization after being traded from Miami back in May. The 23-year-old is a toolsy, well-rounded player who is capable of hitting for average and power to all parts of the field. He seems to have gained patience at the plate since joining […]
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