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Stetson Bennett Leads Rams to Victory in Preseason Opener
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett completed 16 of 24 pass attempts for 188 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception during Saturday's preseason opener. He also took one sack and rushed three times for an additional 11 yards on the ground. A former fourth-round pick, Bennett is heading into his third pro season and has […]
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Jarquez Hunter Leads Backfield in Carries Saturday
Los Angeles Rams running back Jarquez Hunter rushed for 41 yards on 11 carries during Saturday's preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys. He was not targeted in the passing game, but he did add a 21-yard kick return to his stat line. Although we would've liked to see him average more than 3.7 yards per […]
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Blake Corum Scores Two Touchdowns Against Dallas
Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum rushed nine times for 32 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys. He also converted two targets into one reception for four yards. Although Corum was relatively inefficient in terms of yards, averaging just 3.6 per carry, his ability to find the end […]
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rushes Seven Times in Preseason Opener
New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 36 yards on seven carries during Friday's preseason opener against the Washington Commanders. He was not targeted in the passing game. Although Stevenson has been productive through four seasons and has a 1,400-yard year under his belt, his job security is still threatened. He was benched […]
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Lan Larison Scores Touchdown Against Commanders
New England Patriots running back Lan Larison rushed seven times for 35 yards and a touchdown during Friday's preseason opener against the Washington Commanders. He also caught each of his two targets for a total of nine yards through the air. Larison, a 23-year-old UC Davis product, signed with the team as an undrafted free […]
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Efton Chism III Catches Six Passes in Preseason Opener
New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III caught six of his eight targets for 50 yards and a touchdown during Friday's preseason opener against the Washington Commanders. He also returned a punt for 11 yards. We had heard a lot about Chism's talent and ability through training camp so far, but it was even […]
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Drake Maye Scrambles for Touchdown in Preseason Opener
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye completed three of his five pass attempts for 12 yards during Friday's preseason opener against the Washington Commanders. He also registered two carries, 16 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown. The touchdown came on Maye's second and final drive of the game, as he scrambled into the end zone […]
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TreVeyon Henderson Opens Preseason With Kick-Return Touchdown
New England Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson registered an 18-yard rush, caught all three of his targets for 12 yards through the air, and delivered a spark with a 100-yard touchdown return during Friday's preseason opener against the Washington Commanders. The Ohio State product wasted no time making a first impression, as his big […]
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Backup Wide Receivers to Stash: 4 Fantasy Football Deep-League Sleepers and Handcuffs (2025)
The 2025 NFL season will be here before we know it, which means fantasy football is also right around the corner. Nowadays, more and more fantasy managers are playing in deep leagues consisting of 14 or more teams with extremely deep lineups and benches. As roster sizes gradually increase, stashing backups with upside is vital. […]
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Blockbuster Trade Ideas Before Week 1 of the 2025 NFL Season: Terry McLaurin, Jauan Jennings, Kirk Cousins, Micah Parsons, Kyle Pitts
August has arrived, which means teams must trim their rosters down to 53 players this month. To reach the 53-man threshold, all 32 teams will make a series of signings, cuts, reserve list placements, and, last but not least, trades. While the early stage of free agency in March is typically the hottest time for […]
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Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 14 (2025)
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 14 of the fantasy baseball season, and the minor league schedule is in full swing. During last week's action, there were plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances throughout Minor League Baseball. Monitoring the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far is imperative. The […]
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Best Fantasy Football Value Pick at Each Position - Top Draft Sleepers for QB, RB, WR, TE
Every season, fantasy football managers focus heavily on the first couple of rounds of the draft. After all, those are the players who will lead your team, often scoring the most points every week. However, the picks you make in the middle and late rounds will likely determine whether you win your league or end […]
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Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 13 (2025)
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 13 of the fantasy baseball season, and the minor league schedule is in full swing. During last week's action, there were plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances throughout Minor League Baseball. Monitoring the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far is imperative. The […]
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Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 12 (2025)
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 12 of the baseball season, and the minor league schedule is in full swing. During last week's action, there were plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances throughout Minor League Baseball. Monitoring the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far is imperative. The players […]
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Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings: Tiered Draft Analysis and Player Outlooks (2025)
Fantasy football players are already looking ahead to their 2025 drafts. The sharpest managers shouldn't enter their drafts without checking expert rankings from the RotoBaller staff, which can be found here. In this feature, we take a closer look at RotoBaller's quarterback rankings. The top tier of signal-callers remains predictable, but there is plenty of […]
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Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 11 (2025)
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 11 of the baseball season, and the minor league schedule is in full swing. During last week's action, there were plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances throughout Minor League Baseball. Monitoring the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far is imperative. The players […]
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Top 4 Fantasy Football Running Back Committees to Target - Strong Team Backfields to Draft (2025)
"Running back committee" may be one of the scariest phrases in fantasy football, but if you approach the position correctly, there's no reason to panic. Fantasy football managers often avoid backfield committees, and for good reason. After all, they bring uncertainty. It's not the best idea to spend one of your prized draft picks on […]
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Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings and Tiers: Player Outlooks and Analysis for 2025
Fantasy football players are already looking ahead to their 2025 drafts. The sharpest managers shouldn't enter their drafts without checking expert rankings from the RotoBaller staff, which can be found here. In particular, understanding the tight-end position is imperative as managers look for a blend of talent and value with their selections. In this feature, […]
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Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 10 (2025)
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 10 of the baseball season, and the minor league schedule is in full swing. During last week's action, there were plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances throughout Minor League Baseball. Monitoring the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far is imperative. The players […]
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Jurrangelo Cijntje Exits with Apparent Arm Injury
Seattle Mariners switch-handed pitching prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje (right arm) exited his start on Saturday with an apparent injury. The 22-year-old was making his 12th High-A appearance (ninth start) of the season. He was replaced by Jordan Jackson with zero outs in the third inning. At the time of his departure, he had surrendered one run, […]
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Blue Jays Calling Up Davis Schneider
The Toronto Blue Jays are expected to call up left fielder Davis Schneider prior to Sunday's game against the Athletics, according to Ari Alexander of KPRC. Schneider had an impressive 1.007 OPS during his rookie campaign in 2023, but he has struggled at the major league level ever since. He recorded just one hit through […]
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Adolis Garcia Could Continue to Rest
Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (rest) will be given "as many days off as he needs to unearth his best form," according to Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. The 32-year-old has been sidelined since Wednesday without a disclosed injury. As McFarland notes, if Garcia doesn't play Sunday, he will have sat for five […]
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Bryce Harper Swings and Throws Saturday
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (elbow) threw a ball and swung a bat on Saturday, according to Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic. He has been sidelined since last Tuesday but appears to be trending in the right direction. Not only did he participate in some baseball activities today, but manager Rob Thomson also said […]
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Marcus Semien Swipes Bag, Homers Amidst Four-Hit Effort
Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien went 4-for-4 with three singles and a two-run homer during Friday's 11-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. He also drove in three runs, scored three times, and stole a base. It's no secret that this season hasn't gone according to plan for Semien, who is slashing just .190/.273/.255 […]
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Framber Valdez Hurls Complete Game Friday
Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez allowed just one run while pitching a complete game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. He earned the win as Houston snuck by with a 2-1 victory. In addition to the one earned run over nine innings of work, Valdez's final line included three hits, one walk, and […]
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Jose Soriano Lasts Six Innings in Win Friday
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Soriano spun six scoreless innings and earned the win against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. His final line included two strikeouts, four hits, and four walks. Although we'd like to see more strikeouts and fewer walks from the hurler, if you look at Soriano's performance from a purely results-based […]
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Francisco Lindor's Two Homers Power Mets Over Rockies
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 3-for-4 with a single and two homers against the Colorado Rockies on Friday. He finished the game with three runs and two RBI, accounting for the majority of the Mets' runs in their relatively narrow 4-2 win over the Rockies. Lindor continues to impress in his age-31 season, […]
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Andrew Abbott Strikes Out Eight in Dominant Outing
Cincinnati Reds left-handed pitcher Andrew Abbott allowed just one hit and one walk over seven scoreless innings against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. He also struck out eight batters and ultimately earned the win, improving to 5-0 on the year. The southpaw has allowed just one earned run over his last three starts, as well […]
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Falcons to Lean on Darnell Mooney More This Season
The Atlanta Falcons plan to target wide receiver Darnell Mooney more often during the 2025 season, according to wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard. "We're going to lean on him a lot more than we did last year and see where that goes," Hilliard said. Mooney impressed during his first campaign as a Falcon last year, […]
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Multiple Teams Inquiring About Kyle Pitts Trade
Multiple teams have reached out to the Atlanta Falcons about a potential trade for tight end Kyle Pitts, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Atlanta would reportedly require at least a Day 2 draft pick in order to entertain a trade, and at the time, no deal is imminent. Nevertheless, it's an interesting storyline to […]
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