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Zach Thompson

478 articles

2,006 news updates

Zach Thompson is a fantasy sports analyst and writer at RotoBaller, a multi-award-winning fantasy sports media company. He has been covering fantasy sports across multiple platforms since 2008 and has been playing fantasy sports since the late 1990s, when he manually calculated fantasy scores using box scores from the newspaper. Zach has covered a wide range of sports from a fantasy perspective, including baseball, basketball, football, golf, and hockey, while also exploring more niche formats such as Australian Rules Football and rugby. Simply put, if a sport has a fantasy format, Zach is willing to participate. Although he grew up nearly 8,000 miles away in Guam, Zach was raised a passionate Boston sports fan. After playing soccer competitively throughout high school and college, he now lives in central Massachusetts with his wife and four children. Zach enjoys attending as many sporting events as possible and has developed a particular passion for minor league baseball and tracking player development. His fantasy analysis often focuses on identifying undervalued players in overlooked situations, and few things are more satisfying than seeing a low-rostered player lead you to a fantasy championship!

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Jadarian Price - Fantasy Football Rankings, Rookie Rankings

Running Back Committees With Upside (Week 9)

With eight weeks in the books, the NFL season is almost halfway over, and fantasy football seasons are turning the corner and pushing toward the playoffs. With two more teams on a bye week in Week 9 and injuries also continuing to mount, almost all fantasy managers are looking for depth, especially in the backfield. […]


Alec Pierce - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL DFS Lineup Picks

When is Alec Pierce Coming Back?

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce signed a four-year, $116 million contract to return to the Colts this offseason, and the team traded Michael Pittman Jr., opening the door for him to be the team's No. 1 option at receiver. Pierce showed a high ceiling in the past and got some hype as a potential […]


Jacory Croskey-Merritt - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers

When is Jacory Croskey-Merritt Coming Back?

Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt seemed to be working into the top spot in his team's backfield and growing into a solid fantasy producer. The Commanders got Jayden Daniels back from injury, and it was showing some potential momentum coming into the middle of the season. However, Croskey-Merritt's season was derailed in Week 5, […]


Carnell Tate - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

When is Carnell Tate Coming Back?

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Carnell Tate was the first receiver taken in the 2026 NFL Draft, going off the board at No. 4 overall to the Titans. While it took him some time to adjust to the league, he seems to be starting to find his rhythm and post some strong games while developing chemistry […]


Jackson Suber - PGA DFS Lineup Picks, Fantasy Golf Betting Preview

PGA DFS DraftKings Picks: WWT Champ.

Welcome, everyone, to my DraftKings PGA DFS lineup picks and advice for the 2026 World Wide Technology Championship. The FedExCup Fall continues in Mexico with the 2026 World Wide Technology Championship, which will be held for the fourth straight year on Tiger Woods' El Cardonal at Diamante in Los Cabos. The par-72 layout sits at the […]


PGA Premium - Value Plays, PGA Gold

PGA DFS Value Picks: World Wide (Premium)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining us for the 2026 World Wide Technology Championship! In this article, you will find our top-rated DraftKings DFS value plays for this week's PGA tournament. It can be challenging to define "value," and this task is particularly... […]

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Omar Cooper Jr. - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers, DFS Betting Picks

Juicy Wide Receiver Matchups to Target

November kicks off with a beautiful 11-game slate for the main DFS fantasy football contests on Sunday afternoon of Week 8. From the 22 teams taking the field, some strong wide receiver matchups stand out. Getting the right receiver at the right DFS salary is key to fantasy football success. Typically, wide receivers bring some […]


Pascal Siakam - Fantasy Basketball Rankings, NBA DFS Lineup Picks

Today's NBA DFS Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel

Welcome back to another NBA DFS article. Friday night tips off the weekend with eight games on the main DFS fantasy basketball slate on both DraftKings and FanDuel. The action gets underway at 7:00 p.m. ET, and all eight games begin no later than 8:00 p.m. ET, setting up a turbo-style setup with all the... […]

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

Running Back Committees With Upside (Week 8)

Bye week season continues with four more teams getting a break in Week 8, while injuries also continue to mount, leaving many fantasy managers short-handed, especially in the backfield. All experienced fantasy managers know how important depth is, especially at running back. Thankfully, multiple players are sharing the workload in many teams' backfields, providing plenty […]


Kyle Monangai - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire, Draft Sleepers, Rankings

When is Kyle Monangai Coming Back?

Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai was part of the Bears' dynamic backfield duo earlier this season and was emerging as an every-week fantasy football starter under head coach Ben Johnson. Monangai showed a very high ceiling and was very involved through the first four weeks of the season. However, toward the end of a […]


DJ Moore - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

When is DJ Moore Coming Back?

Buffalo Bills wide receiver DJ Moore was one of the biggest offseason acquisitions by teams looking to make a playoff run. The Bills acquired Moore in a trade from the Bears, hoping he would be a new No. 1 target for Josh Allen. Moore has flashed huge potential when available, but has been limited by […]


PGA Premium - Value Plays, PGA Gold

PGA DFS Value Picks: Mexico Open (Premium)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining us for the 2026 VidantaWorld Mexico Open! In this article, you will find our top-rated DraftKings DFS value plays for this week's PGA tournament. It can be challenging to define "value," and this task is particularly tricky... […]

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Tom Kim - PGA DFS Picks, Golf Betting Picks, Daily Fantasy Golf

PGA DFS DraftKings Picks: Mexico Open

Welcome, everyone, to my DraftKings PGA DFS lineup picks and advice for the 2026 VidantaWorld Mexico Open. The second half of the FedExCup Fall starts with two tournaments in Mexico, beginning this week with the VidantaWorld Mexico Open, which moves from its typical spot in the spring to join the fall schedule just before next week's […]


Emeka Egbuka - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL DFS Prop Picks

When is Emeka Egbuka Coming Back?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka missed the return of Baker Mayfield in Week 7, but the Buccaneers still got a big win against the Panthers in Carolina. The second-year receiver has been the team's top receiver this year after Mike Evans left for the 49ers, but he picked up an injury just as […]


Fantasy Football Wide Receivers to Prioritize in PPR, But Fade in Standard Leagues (2025)

Juicy Wide Receiver Matchups to Target

The last Sunday in October is Week 7 in the NFL season, and it's the second straight week that features a 10-game slate for the main DFS fantasy football contests on DraftKings. While it's also National Tight Ends Day (unofficially), we're here to focus on the other pass catchers - the wide receivers. From the […]


Immanuel Quickley - NBA DFS Picks, Daily Fantasy Basketball Rankings, Injury News

Today's NBA DFS Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel

The NBA continues its opening week with 12 games on Friday, including a Milwaukee matinee to tip things off at 4:00 p.m. ET. FanDuel has all 11 games after that early tip-off on its main slate, while DraftKings splits the slate into a six-game main slate at 7:00 p.m. ET and a five-game night slate... […]

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RJ Harvey - Fantasy football rankings, Risers and Fallers

Running Back Committees With Upside (Week 7)

With four more teams on bye weeks in Week 7 and injuries mounting every week, it's the portion of the fantasy football season that demands both creativity and plenty of depth. Especially at running back, where there is so much attrition, it's imperative to have depth options available. Thankfully, multiple players are sharing the workload […]


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

Is Jordan Mason Starting When He Returns?

Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason (thumb) had a great training camp and preseason, and there was a lot of preseason hype that he would be the top running back for the team this season. He had 15 carries for 59 rushing yards and a touchdown in Week 1 against the Packers and looked like […]


PGA Premium - Value Plays, PGA Gold

PGA DFS Value Picks: Bermuda (Premium)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining us for the 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship! In this article, you will find our top-rated DraftKings DFS value plays for this week's PGA tournament. It can be challenging to define "value," and this task is particularly tricky... […]

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Seamus Power - PGA DFS Picks, Golf Betting Picks, Daily Fantasy Golf

PGA DFS DraftKings Picks: Bermuda

Welcome, everyone, to my DraftKings PGA DFS lineup picks and advice for the 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship. The PGA Tour has eight tournaments in the FedExCup Fall this year, and the fourth tees off in the Atlantic this week at Port Royal Golf Club in Southampton, Bermuda. This tournament doesn't have an extremely strong field, but […]


Malik Nabers - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL DFS Picks

Juicy Wide Receiver Matchups to Target

Week 6 features a nice 10-game slate on Sunday afternoon, with four teams on a bye week and another early game in London. Several top receivers are in prime time or getting the week off, but from the 20 teams in action, some strong matchups stand out. Getting the right wide receiver at the right […]


MarShawn Lloyd - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Running Back Committees With Upside (Week 6)

With four teams on bye weeks in Week 6 and injuries continuing to pile up each week, fantasy football teams are being stretched to show off their depth as we near the middle of the fantasy football regular season. As you work through your roster choices each week, it's imperative to have depth options available, […]


Dameon Pierce - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, NFL DFS Betting Picks

Which Eagles RB Should You Pick Up?

The Philadelphia Eagles flew to London last week, and even a change in country couldn't stop the injuries from continuing to pile up. After starting the year 2-0, the team has lost three straight after the Jaguars kicked a last-second field goal to win, 19-17. While Dallas Goedert (knee) returned in that loss, DeVonta Smith […]


A.J. Brown - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

When is A.J. Brown Coming Back?

New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown was one of the biggest offseason acquisitions for his team, but he was forced to leave the season opener with an ankle injury. The Patriots' offense struggled early in the year, but they've found a great rhythm in the last two weeks to beat the Bills and Raiders, […]


Tank Dell - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers

Is Tank Dell Out for the Season?

The Texans made one of the biggest trades of the NFL season so far, acquiring Marvin Harrison Jr. from the Cardinals. Harrison will join the 1-4 Texans as they try to turn their season around like they did last year and push for the playoffs. They could also be close to getting even more options […]


Jordyn Tyson - College Football DFS Picks, NCAA CFB Rankings

Is Jordyn Tyson Out for the Season?

In the first five weeks of the fantasy football season, we've already seen some outstanding performances and some exciting rookie breakouts. Unfortunately, we've also seen many injuries in the early going, and some rookies have yet to even start their season. Jordyn Tyson has yet to make his NFL debut, but when will he be […]


Matthew Golden - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL DFS Lineup Picks

Juicy Wide Receiver Matchups to Target

Week 5 brings the first bye weeks of the season and another London matchup, leaving 11 games on the main Sunday afternoon slate for DFS fantasy football. Even with some big offenses on bye weeks or in primetime matchups, the 22 teams in the player pool offer some solid matchups to attack. Getting the right […]


Alvin Kamara - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Betting Picks

Running Back Committees With Upside (Week 5)

We're four weeks into the NFL season, and we've officially reached bye-week season, when fantasy managers have an extra layer of strategy to navigate. As you work through your roster choices each week, it's critical to have the right depth options available, especially at critical positions like running back. With multiple players sharing the load […]


DeVonta Smith - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

When is DeVonta Smith Coming Back?

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith was in a great spot to take over as his team's top wide receiver after the departure of A.J. Brown this offseason, but the season hasn't started how his fantasy managers would have hoped. Smith did show his upside with a big Week 2, but he was disappointing in […]


T.J. Hockenson - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Top TEs to Add - Week 5 Waiver Wire

Tight end can be a tricky position for fantasy football since there are a few high-end options and a large drop-off to the next tier, in both consistency and upside. If you're looking for strong options aside from the locked-in weekly no-brainers, there are some players stepping up. Depending on the offense and quarterback, tight […]


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