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Andy Smith

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I've been contributing to RotoBaller since January 2024 producing fantasy content for NFL, MLB, and NHL. I am also a member of the operations and staff and the editing team. I have been playing fantasy sports for nearly my entire life and believe in the importance of data analysis leading you to victory. I began my sports writing career with my university newspaper and was eventually promoted to sports editor and was nominated for several awards such as Best Editorial piece by the Press Club of Long Island. In my content, I emphasize data and historical trends as it is the key to finding the edge in our competitions. By analyzing the data given to us, we can make informed decisions and in turn, become sharper fantasy players. I am also an accredited member of the FSWA. Be sure to drop me a follow on X @A_Smith_FS.

Articles

Chris Rodriguez Jr. Carries Questionable Tag on Thursday

According to Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic, Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (illness) was added to the injury report and is listed as questionable for Thursday's contest against the Dallas Cowboys. The 25-year-old missed their Week 15 contest due to a groin injury but quickly reclaimed the starting role last weekend, taking 15 […]


David Montgomery Expected to Play on Christmas Day

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (illness) is expected to play on Christmas afternoon when the Lions face the Minnesota Vikings. The veteran RB was listed as a non-participant during Tuesday's practice session but upgraded to limited participation on Wednesday. However, he was still listed as questionable on the team's final injury report. Fantasy managers […]


Emanuel Wilson - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire, Rankinks, Draft Sleepers

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17 Fantasy Football (2025)

RotoBaller drops our top 2025 fantasy football Week 17 waiver wire pickups for RB, WR, TE, and QB. This week, we will spotlight four must-add running backs, a sneaky WR coming off a strong performance, a TE who is set up for a big game, and a top quarterback who is looking like a lineup […]


Bo Nix - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL DFS Picks

Week 17 Lineup Busts? Fantasy Football Players to Consider Sitting

The fantasy championships are here. After a long season of navigating the waiver wire and making trades, your roster is all but set for the final matchup of the year. As we have all seasons long, we will spotlight one player from each position and analyze if they are a potential lineup bust to avoid […]


Rachaad White Could See Larger Role on Sunday

According to head coach Todd Bowles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White could be given a larger role during their contest against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon. When asked about White's usage during their loss to the Panthers in Week 16, Bowles noted that he "completely agrees" that White should have been given […]


Tony Pollard Trending Towards Timeshare in Week 17?

Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard could be trending towards a timeshare during their week 17 contest against the Saints. According to OC Nick Holtz, the split workload between Tyjae Spears and Pollard was "how he envisioned" their usage given their respective skill sets. In their victory over the Chiefs, Pollard took the bulk of […]


Rashee Rice - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

When Will Rashee Rice Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 17 (2025)

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was held out of their contest on Sunday due to a concussion. On Monday, Rice was unable to practice in their initial session and appears to be in danger of sitting out in Week 17. Given that the Chiefs play on Thursday, the star wideout will not have […]


Is Alvin Kamara Out for the Season? Injury Update on Coming Back for Fantasy Football (Week 17)

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle) has been on the shelf since suffering this injury during their Week 12 contest against the Atlanta Falcons. Since then, the veteran RB has yet to return to practice and is facing an uphill battle to return to action this season. Will Kamara play again this season? […]


DK Metcalf Suspended for Two Games Following Confrontation with Fan

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf is being suspended for two games without pay due to his confrontation with a fan during their victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday afternoon. Metcalf was seen physically confronting the fan during the contest. However, Pelissero noted that the lead wideout is planning to appeal his suspension as […]


TreVeyon Henderson Exits Week 16 Victory with Head Injury

New England Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson (head) suffered a head injury during their victory over the Ravens on Sunday night. Henderson suffered the injury in the second quarter. Before exiting, the second-round pick took just five carries for a mere three yards and brought in his lone target for nine yards. In relief, […]


Connor McDavid - NHL DFS lineup picks daily fantasy hockey

NHL Power Rankings: Where Do All 32 Teams Stand Ahead of Week 12?

Week 11 of the NHL season is in the books, and it's time to update our power rankings. This week, we saw a battle of the heavyweights on Sunday night as the Minnesota Wild hosted the Colorado Avalanche, which ended with a commanding win for the top team in our rankings. With the Christmas break […]


Andy Borregales - Fantasy Football Kicker Streamers, Starts, Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups

Kickers to Start in Week 17 (2025): Best Fantasy Playoffs Streaming Options

Week 17 will be the fantasy football championships for many leagues, and every point will be critical for those who make the big game. Streaming kickers is a strategy that can help win a matchup, and Week 17 presents opportunities to pick up and start kickers that are available in many leagues. One can even […]


J.J. McCarthy - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Draft Sleepers

High-Upside Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks: Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 16

Congratulations to those who have made it to the fantasy semifinals. However, to those who have already dug themselves a hole after Thursday night's game between the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks, don't worry, we have a solution. In this piece, we will spotlight four high-risk, high-upside options, one from each position, to give […]


Patriots Defense - D/ST Streamers, Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Adds

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Sneaky Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Adds Before Week 16

The fantasy season is almost complete. With a major portion of the Week 16 slate behind us, managers should begin looking for some sneaky options to hold on their bench for the final Week 17 slate. Unlike previous entries in this series, we will no longer look in the long term, as we only have […]


Leonard Williams - Seattle Seahawks DST, IDP Streamers, Defense Rankings

D/ST Fantasy Football Playoffs Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Defenses With Easy/Tough Matchups (Weeks 16-17)

The first week of the fantasy playoffs is in the books. Hopefully, you have lived to fight another day thanks to monster showings by Amon-Ra St. Brown and Trevor Lawrence. However, the job is not done, and we will have to navigate through the next two weeks of NFL action to secure the championship. In […]


Jaylen Warren - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers

Running Back Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 16 (2025)

The first week of the fantasy playoffs is in the books. Hopefully, you were on the better side of your matchup and lived to fight another day. As we have throughout the entire season, we will spotlight six running backs who are in the RB2/flex territory and determine whether managers should trust them in their […]


Tank Bigsby - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire, Draft Sleepers, Rankings

High-Upside Waiver Wire Bench Stashes - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 16

Even though the fantasy football playoffs are officially underway, managers should still be looking to stash high-upside lottery tickets on their bench. This week, we will spotlight several handcuff running backs who would be must-start RB2s in the event their starter misses time. In addition, an emerging rookie WR is also seeing his fantasy stock […]


Colby Parkinson - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16 Fantasy Football (2025)

RotoBaller drops our top 2025 fantasy football Week 16 waiver wire pickups for RB, WR, TE, and QB. This week, we will spotlight a running back in Arizona who is poised for a larger role due to the numerous injuries on the roster, and two tight ends who are reaching must-start status. This week's must-add […]


Tony Pollard - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Week 16 Lineup Busts? Fantasy Football Players to Consider Sitting

The opening week of the fantasy football playoffs is in the books. Hopefully, you were able to avoid starting potential busts like Tyler Warren, whom we recommend keeping on the bench, and did not face the top performers like Kyle Pitts Sr. and Amon-Ra St. Brown. In this week's edition, we will once again spotlight […]


Should I Pick Up Audric Estime or Evan Hull? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

The New Orleans Saints' backfield has been decimated by injuries this season. Last month, top option Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle) suffered a knee injury, and the primary No. 2 option, Kendre Miller (knee), sustained a torn ACL, which will keep him on the shelf for the final month of the season. However, during their thrilling victory […]


Jaylen Warren - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers

Is Jaylen Warren Playing Today? Week 15 Monday Night Fantasy Football Injury Report

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren did not face any injury concerns leading up to their Week 15 contest against the Miami Dolphins on Monday evening on Saturday's final injury report. However, earlier on Monday, the team reported that Warren was added to the injury report due to an illness and carries a questionable tag, putting […]


Sam Bennett - NHL DFS Lineup Picks, Hockey

NHL Power Rankings: Where Do All 32 Teams Stand Ahead of Week 11?

Week 10 of the NHL season is in the books, and it's time to update our power rankings. This week, we saw two massive trades go down as the Canucks shipped superstar defender Quinn Hughes to the Wild, and the Penguins and Oilers swapped goalies as Stuart Skinner and Tristan Jarry found themselves on new […]


Micah Parsons Believed to Have Suffered Torn ACL in Sunday's Loss

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Micah Parsons (knee) is believed to have suffered a torn ACL and is expected to miss the remainder of the 2025 season and potentially a part of the 2026 season. Parsons sustained this non-contact injury during their Week 15 loss to the Broncos. The […]


Puka Nacua Returns to Sunday's Game

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (cramping) has returned to Sunday's contest against the Detroit Lions, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The star wideout exited the game in the fourth quarter due to a cramping injury. However, he was able to quickly return, suggesting this injury was not overly serious. Managers should keep […]


Patrick Mahomes Suffers Torn ACL

According to the team, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) has suffered a torn ACL. Mahomes exited Sunday's loss to the Chargers in the fourth quarter after suffering a left knee injury. Following the game, the three-time Super Bowl winner underwent an MRI, which eventually revealed the extent of their injury. The team noted […]


Puka Nacua Questionable to Return Due to Cramps, Potentially Avoids Injury Scare

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (cramping) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest due to cramping. The superstar wideout suffered this injury in the fourth quarter. While he may be in danger of missing the final minutes of this contest, it appears he has avoided a significant injury. Before exiting, Nacua enjoyed another […]


Jake Ferguson Officially Active for Sunday Night

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (calf) is officially available for Sunday night's match against the Minnesota Vikings. The top tight end carried a questionable tag on Friday's final injury report. On Thursday, he was unable to practice but returned on Friday in a limited capacity. However, he was able to progress enough to suit […]


Davante Adams Exits Sunday's Contest with Hamstring Injury

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams (hamstring) exited Sunday's contest against the Detroit Lions due to a hamstring injury. The star wideout suffered this non-contact injury while running a route in the fourth quarter and immediately went to the locker room. Entering this game, Adams carried a questionable tag due to a hamstring injury […]


Micah Parsons Questionable to Return After Suffering Knee Injury

Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Micah Parsons (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest due to a knee injury. The superstar defensive lineman suffered this injury in the third quarter. This was a non-contact injury, and he needed assistance to walk off the field. Before exiting, Parsons tallied two tackles with one sack. For […]


Christian Watson Ruled Out with Chest Injury

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (chest) has been ruled out for the remainder of their contest against the Denver Broncos due to a chest injury. Watson sustained this injury in the third quarter when attempting to catch a pass from Jordan Love, which was eventually intercepted by Patrick Surtain II. Before suffering this […]


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