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Andy Smith

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FSWA Member. NFL, MLB, and NHL Contributor at RotoBaller. You can find me at the news desk, writing long form pieces and DFS content. I'd like to consider myself a fantasy sports expert and that my track record speaks for itself. Feel free to follow and chat with me on X @A_Smith_FS. When not writing for RotoBaller you can probably find me at a Disney Theme Park.

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Micah Parsons Expected to Play in Week 1

Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Micah Parsons (back) is expected to play in Week 1 when the Packers face the Detroit Lions. Parsons has been dealing with a back injury throughout the week but is expected to play through the injury. The star defenseman was a limited participant during Thursday's session, but is on track […]


Jalen Carter Ejected from Thursday's Contest

Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Jalen Carter was ejected from Thursday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. The former first-round pick was ejected from the contest before logging a snap as he was seen spitting on Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott. The 24-year-old is slated to have a significant role on the Eagles defensive line this season. In […]


Adam Thielen - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Adam Thielen - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: The 35-year-old was recently traded back to his former team, the Minnesota Vikings. Adam Thielen spent the first nine seasons of his NFL career with the Vikings before moving to Carolina for two seasons. In 2023, Thielen enjoyed a solid debut season in Charlotte, totaling […]


Hollywood Marquise Brown - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Marquise Brown - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside WR3/FLEX ANALYSIS: The veteran wideout, Marquise Brown, inked a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs before the 2024 season, but was rarely active for them as he dealt with a shoulder injury. He was only able to appear in two regular seasons, but was […]


Jayden Reed - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL DFS Lineup Picks

Jayden Reed - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues (check injury reports) POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 with upside ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers Jayden Reed has flashed immense upside at times during his first two NFL seasons. However, at times, Reed has not seen consistent targets and has seen his fantasy production remain unstable. In 2024, Reed emerged as […]


Josh Downs - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News Updates

Josh Downs - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside WR3 ANALYSIS: Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs has flashed immense upside at times during his career, but has seen his potential capped due to subpar quarterback play. During his rookie season in 2023, Downs totaled 771 yards and two scores on 68 receptions. In […]


Keon Coleman - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Keon Coleman - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside WR3 ANALYSIS: Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman flashed upside at times during his debut season but was rarely consistent. During his first four games, he averaged a mere 6.7 PPR points per game. However, over his next four, he would begin to find […]


Jordan Mason - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire, Draft Sleepers, Draft Rankings

Jordan Mason - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: The 26-year-old inked a two-year contract worth $10.5 million in the offseason with the Minnesota Vikings. Jordan Mason has spent his entire three-year NFL career in San Francisco. Through its first two seasons, Mason ran the ball just 41.5 times per season. However, in […]


Elic Ayomanor - College Football Rankings, NCAA CFB DFS Lineup Picks, NFL Draft

Elic Ayomanor - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Sit in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: The Titans bolstered their wide receiver room by adding Elic Ayomanor out of Stanford in the fourth round of the draft. Ayomanor spent his entire collegiate career with Stanford. In 2023 and 2024, Ayomanor averaged a strong 922.0 receiving yards per season and found the […]


Jordan Addison - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Will Jordan Addison Play in Week 1 or in 2025? Fantasy Football Outlook and Rookie Update

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison has enjoyed an impressive start to his NFL career. Through his first two seasons, Addison has found the back of the end zone 19 times in just 32 games. However, the wideout was recently hit with a suspension due to violating the league's Substance Abuse Policy. When is Addison […]


Kenny Pickett Logs Full Practice on Wednesday

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kenny Pickett (hamstring) logged a full practice on Wednesday and is cleared to suit up in Week 1 when the Raiders face the New England Patriots. Pickett began the offseason with the Cleveland Browns but was traded to the Raiders in exchange for a fifth-round pick. The former first-round pick has […]


Jaylen Waddle Not on Injury Report

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was not included on the team's initial injury report on Wednesday. According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the former first-round pick missed time in camp due to an injury. However, seeing him not on the team's first injury report suggests he is not in any danger of […]


Dont'e Thornton Jr. - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Dont'e Thornton Jr. - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside WR3/WR4 ANALYSIS: The Las Vegas Raiders added two wide receivers in the draft, Jack Bech in the second round and Dont'e Thornton Jr. in the fourth. However, the fourth-rounder appears to have not only surpassed Bech on the depth chart but has claimed a starting role […]


Austin Ekeler - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL News

Austin Ekeler - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-floor RB2 in PPR leagues/flex in standard leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler served as the primary pass-catching back in his debut season in D.C., but appears poised to take over the lead role this season. In 2024, Ekeler saw most of his opportunities in […]


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Isaac TeSlaa - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Sit in most leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4/Bench Stash ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa has made a name for himself in the preseason and is making a strong case to open his rookie season in a starting role. The Lions selected TeSlaa in the third round with the 70th overall pick […]


Deshaun Watson - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Is Deshaun Watson Out for the Season? Fantasy Football Outlook and Injury Update

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been unable to find success in Cleveland after signing a record-breaking contract with the Browns. During the 2024 campaign, Watson threw for a career-low five touchdown passes and added three interceptions over just seven games before suffering a ruptured Achilles. Will Watson return to the field this season? Has […]


Joshua Palmer - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Joshua Palmer - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: The Buffalo Bills signed wideout Joshua Palmer to a three-year contract worth $29 million during the offseason. This was the team's primary move regarding their pass-catching room, as they did not add a receiver in the draft. However, they did extend running back James […]


Austin Ekeler Continues to See Time as Lead Running Back

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler was once again deployed as the team's RB1 during practice on Wednesday. During a QB/RB drill, JP Finaly of NBC4 reported that Ekeler was given the first opportunity, while seventh-round rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt followed him. Jeremy McNichols and Chris Rodriguez Jr. followed behind him as the third and fourth […]


Chris Rodriguez Jr. Deployed as Fourth Running Back During Wednesday's Practice

Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. was deployed as the No. 4 option during the team drills on Wednesday. According to JP Finaly of NBC4, during a QB/RB drill, Rodriguez was the fourth running back to take the field. Veteran Austin Ekeler continued to slot in as the top option while Jacory Croskey-Merritt and […]


Jauan Jennings Limited on Wednesday, Expected to Play in Week 1

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (calf) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session but is expected to play in Week 1, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Jennings has been sidelined throughout most of August due to this calf injury. However, seeing him return to the practice, albeit in a limited capacity, […]


Josh Downs off the Injury Report

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (hamstring) is not on the team's initial injury report. This is an excellent sign as the wideout was battling a hamstring injury throughout most of August. However, seeing him practice in full on Wednesday should put him in an excellent position to be at full strength in their season […]


Malik Nabers Not on Initial Injury Report

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (toe) is not on the team's initial injury report. Throughout camp, Nabers has been diagnosed with a lingering toe injury in addition to back and shoulder injuries. However, seeing Nabers not on the report early in the week suggests he will be given a full workload during their […]


Chris Rodriguez Jr. - Fantasy Football Rankings, Running Back Sleepers, RB Handcuffs

Chris Rodriguez Jr. - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. has rarely been given consistent looks throughout his two-year NFL career, but could be in store for a breakout season in Year 3. In 2024, Rodriguez was typically deployed as a change-of-pace option as he carried […]


Wide Receivers to AVOID In 2025 Fantasy Football

Is Jalen McMillan Out for the Season? Fantasy Football Outlook and Injury Update

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan had a slow start to his debut season in 2024 but quickly emerged as a reliable option in their passing attack during the back half of the season. However, in the preseason, McMillan suffered a neck injury, which could keep him sidelined throughout the start of the campaign. […]


Jacory Croskey-Merritt Working as Second Running Back on Wednesday

Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt was seen working as the No. 2 running back during team drills on Wednesday, according to JP Finaly of NBC. This is an excellent sign for the seventh-round rookie as he was listed fourth on the team's depth chart earlier in the week. During these QB/RB drills, Croskey-Merritt […]


Chris Godwin - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injuries, DFS

Is Chris Godwin Out for the Season? Fantasy Football Outlook and Injury Update

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin was on pace to enjoy a career year during the 2024 season. Through the first six weeks, Godwin was on pace to finish as a WR1 in fantasy as he averaged a stellar 20.7 PPR points per game with 85.2 yards and 7.2 receptions per game. However, in […]


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

Tank Bigsby - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: The Jacksonville Jaguars backfield has been one of the most discussed positional groups during the offseason. With Liam Coen taking over head coaching duties, this entire running back group could be in store for a massive bounce-back season in 2025. Last fall, Coen helped […]


Calvin Ridley - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL DFS Picks, Draft Sleepers

Calvin Ridley - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside WR3 ANALYSIS: Despite playing with the worst quarterback play in the league last season, Calvin Ridley put together another strong campaign. Ridley posted his second-straight 1,000-yard campaign, totaling 1,017 yards on 64 receptions. He found the back of the end zone four times. In 2023, Ridley […]


Quinshon Judkins - College Football Rankings - NCAA CFB DFS Lineup Picks - NFL Draft

Quinshon Judkins - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Sit in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Bench stash/RB4 ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins was projected to immediately slot in as the team's RB1 after being drafted in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Judkins played a key role in Ohio State's National Championship-winning team during the 2024 season. […]


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FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 23 (September 1 - September 7)

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! We are nearing the stretch run of the baseball season, but that does not mean we can abandon our teams. There are still several high-end players available on the waiver wire that can be the difference between us winning or losing our leagues. Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups continues […]


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Jaylen Waddle

Good to Go For Thursday Night Football
Tucker Kraft

Suffers "Little Knee Tweak," Checks Out OK
Jaylen Waddle

Expected to Play and be a "Big Factor" on Thursday Night
Tucker Kraft

Suffers Knee Injury During Thursday's Practice
Clayton Kershaw

Will Retire at the End of the Season
Malcolm Brogdon

Landry Shamet and Malcolm Brogdon Both Staying with the Knicks?
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Charles Bediako Agrees to a Training Camp Deal with Detroit
Anthony Davis

Recovering From Eye Surgery, Uncertain for Training Camp
Charlotte Hornets

DaQuan Jeffries Waived by the Hornets
CFB

Eric Singleton Jr. Questionable For Saturday
Braden Schneider

Limited in Training Camp
Lars Eller

Recovering From Abdominal Procedure
Nick Jensen

in Danger of Missing Start of Season
Brandon Montour

to Miss Two Weeks After Ankle Surgery
Gabriel Landeskog

a "Full Go" for the Season
Samuel Girard

Avalanche Hope to Have Samuel Girard Available for Start of Season
Mackenzie Blackwood

Out Week-to-Week
Alex Tuch

Day-to-Day With Undisclosed Injury
Jordan Greenway

to Sit Out Training Camp
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen

Considered Day-to-Day
Simon Edvinsson

to Miss a Couple of Weeks
Mikael Backlund

Signs Two-Year Extension
Connor Ingram

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Misses Start of Training Camp
Nick Paul

Out Until November
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Cleared for Training Camp
David Pastrnak

Out for Start of Training Camp
Matthew Tkachuk

Expected to Be Out Until December
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Not Rushing His Return
Brooklyn Nets

Keon Johnson Waived by Nets
Justin Verlander

Plans to Pitch in 2026
Junior Caminero

Day-to-Day With Back Tightness
Will Smith

Won't Return When First Eligible
Tyler Soderstrom

Returns to A's Lineup
Tyler Warren

Sidelined on Wednesday with Toe Injury
Jaylen Waddle

Questionable for Week 3 Against Buffalo
Joe Burrow

Bengals Not Closing the Door on Joe Burrow Returning This Year
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LaNorris Sellers to Play Against Missouri?
Kyle Tucker

Progress has "Plateaued"
Isaac Paredes

has "Outside Chance" to Return This Weekend
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Kaidon Salter Expected To Start for Colorado on Saturday
Willson Contreras

Goes on 10-Day Injured List, Done for Season
Justin Fields

Ruled Out for Week 3 Due to Concussion
Jayden Reed

Out Indefinitely After Foot and Shoulder Surgery
Washington Commanders

Preston Smith Signs With Commanders
Trey Jemison III

Joins Knicks on Two-Way Contract
Kevin McCullar Jr.

Signs New Two-Way Deal With Knicks
Matt Ryan

Returns to Knicks on Exhibit 10 Contract
New York Knicks

Alex Len Signs Exhibit 9 Deal With Knicks
Nickeil Alexander-Walker

Expected to Take on Larger Offensive Role With Hawks
Thomas Sorber

Undergoes Surgery
Dominic Canzone

Has Five-Hit, Three-Homer Game Tuesday
Cal Raleigh

Sets Single-Season Home Run Record for a Switch-Hitter
Jayden Reed

Undergoes Clavicle and Foot Surgeries, Out for Foreseeable Future
Bo Bichette

to Miss Rest of Regular Season
Zach Neto

Placed on 10-Day Injured List With Hand Injury
Yordan Alvarez

Out on Tuesday, Dealing With "Significant" Ankle Sprain
Aaron Jones Sr.

Vikings Place Aaron Jones Sr. on Injured Reserve With Hamstring Injury
CFB

Diego Pavia Refutes Report of Seeking Seventh Collegiate Season
Christian Kirk

Expected to Return in Week 3
CFB

Diego Pavia Seeking Another Year of Eligibility
Tarik Skubal

on Track to Start Thursday
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Kevorian Barnes Questionable Against SMU
Bo Bichette

has Short-Term Knee Injury, Could Return for Postseason
Tosan Evbuomwan

Joins Knicks
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Kai Jones Links Up With EuroLeague Team
Bismack Biyombo

Returns to Spurs
Bones Hyland

Rejoins Timberwolves
Kobe Bufkin

Moves to Brooklyn
Trey Yesavage

Sets Franchise Strikeout Record On Monday
Yordan Alvarez

To Receive MRI For Sprained Left Ankle On Tuesday
Willson Contreras

Exits Early Monday With Right-Biceps Tightness
Yordan Alvarez

Exits With Ankle Sprain
Brock Bowers

Officially Active on Monday Night
Jauan Jennings

Day-to-Day With Ankle Injury
Logan O'Hoppe

Activated Off Seven-Day Injured List
CBJ

Denton Mateychuk Dealing With Groin Issue
Bo Horvat

Fine for Training Camp
Kirby Dach

on Track to Be Ready for Opening Night
Jose Altuve

Returns Against Rangers
J.J. McCarthy

Expected to Miss 2-4 Weeks With High-Ankle Sprain
J.J. McCarthy

Likely Out for Week 3 With High-Ankle Sprain
Jean Silva

Gets Finished For The First Time In His Career
Aaron Jones Sr.

Unlikely to Play in Week 3 Due to Hamstring Injury
Diego Lopes

Returns To The Win Column
Jayden Daniels

' Week 3 Status in Doubt
Rob Font

Outclassed In The Noche UFC 3 Co-Main Event
David Martinez

Wins His Second UFC Fight
Jared Gordon

Suffers Brutal TKO Loss At Noche UFC 3
Rafa Garcia

Wins Back-To-Back Fights
Brian Thomas Jr.

Dealing with Wrist Injury
Dustin Stoltzfus

Drops A Decision At Noche UFC 3
Kelvin Gastelum

Gets Back In The Win Column
Diego Ferreira

Suffers Second-Round TKO
Alexander Hernandez

Extends His Win Streak With A Brutal TKO
Quang Le

Suffers First-Round Knockout
Santiago Luna

Shines In His UFC Debut
Christopher Bell

Earns his First Bristol Cup Series Victory
Alex Bowman

Falls Short of Advancing Through Cup Series Playoffs
Chase Briscoe

Collects his Third Top-10 Finish at Bristol
Ryan Blaney

Strong Top-Five Bristol Performance Advances him to the Playoffs
Corey Heim

Earns his First Career Cup Series Top-10 Finish at Bristol
Giannis Antetokounmpo

Leads Greece to Bronze Medal
Alperen Sengün

Alperen Sengun Drops 28 Points in EuroBasket Finals
CFB

Indiana's Lee Beebe Jr. Out for Season with Knee Injury
Dennis Schröder

Dennis Schroder Named EuroBasket MVP
Kenneth Walker III

Bounces Back with Big Week 2 Performance
Ty Gibbs

Has Arguably his Best Career Drive, but Only Finishes 10th
Chase Elliott

Despite Crashing Out at Bristol, Chase Elliott Advances to Round of 12
Austin Dillon

Misses Round of 12 After Extremely Mediocre Bristol Run
Shane Van Gisbergen

Shane van Gisbergen Fails to Advance to Round of 12
Josh Berry

Finishes Last in All Three Round of 16 Races to Fail to Advance
CFB

Ryan Williams Explodes In Return To Field
CFB

Drew Allar Plays Mediocre Game In Blowout Win
CFB

LaNorris Sellers Exits Game In Blowout Loss
CFB

DJ Lagway Tosses Five Interceptions In Loss
CFB

Garrett Nussmeier Plays Game Manager in Saturday's Win
CFB

CJ Carr Remains Poised In Narrow Loss
CFB

John Mateer Leads Oklahoma In Rout
CFB

Arch Manning Struggles Against UTEP
CFB

Jeremiah Smith Impresses In Win
CFB

Sam Leavitt Shines As Arizona State Rebounds From Week 2 Loss
Chris Buescher

May have Another Solid Run at Bristol
Kyle Busch

Should DFS Managers Roster Kyle Busch at Bristol?
Ricky Stenhouse Jr

Is Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Too Risky to Consider Rostering at Bristol?
Michael McDowell

Could be A Solid Value Option For Bristol DFS Lineups
Chase Elliott

Probably Won't Factor in for Bristol Win
NASCAR

Bubba Wallace Not as Strong at Bristol as Other Short Tracks
Alex Bowman

Needs to Win to Make Round of 12
Ross Chastain

has Never Led at Bristol but Has Been Pretty Consistent
Austin Dillon

Richmond Speed Unlikely to Carry Over to Bristol
Josh Berry

Might Run Well at Bristol, but Almost Certainly Won't Win to Advance
Justin Haley

Bristol One of Justin Haley's Few Recent Bright Spots
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Austin Simmons Listed As Game-Time Decision Against Arkansas
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Nico Iamaleava Struggles In Fourth Straight Loss

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