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Zach Thompson

423 articles

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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Collin Morikawa - PGA DFS Lineup Picks, Golf Betting Picks

PGA DFS DraftKings Picks: TOUR Championship

Welcome, everyone, to my DraftKings PGA DFS lineup picks and advice for the 2026 TOUR Championship. I'll be providing DFS picks and analysis to help you set those winning DraftKings lineups as the PGA Tour reaches the end of the FedExCup Playoffs. After two exciting postseason tournaments with Scottie Scheffler and Wyndham Clark claiming victories, the […]


PGA Premium - Value Plays, PGA Gold

PGA DFS Value Picks: TOUR (Premium)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining us for the 2026 TOUR 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 because... […]

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Jacory Croskey-Merritt Dealing with Groin Injury

Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) was limited in practice on Monday with an undisclosed injury, but head coach Dan Quinn clarified on Tuesday that the running back is dealing with a lower-body injury. According to Ben Standig, it is a groin injury but is not considered significant. Croskey-Merritt was spotted catching passes and […]


Kenny Gainwell Could Lead Tampa Bay in Receptions

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Kenny Gainwell had an excellent training camp and is set up for a big role in the team's offense. Gainwell could even lead the team in receptions, according to Greg Auman, since he has been working so well as a receiving back out of the backfield this preseason. Gainwell will […]


Sean Tucker on the Roster Bubble?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker has had some fantasy football bursts in the past when given an opportunity, but now he may not be assured of a roster spot. The fourth-year running back out of Syracuse is battling with Josh Williams for the third spot on the running back depth chart behind Bucky […]


Ashton Jeanty Not Believed to Have a Serious Injury, Uncertain for Week 1

Las Vegas running back Ashton Jeanty (ankle) suffered what many feared was a serious injury on Sunday in practice, but the team received positive news over the last few days about his status. According to the latest updates from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Jeanty's ankle injury is more of a low sprain than a high […]


Kenyon Sadiq - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Which Rookie TE Should You Draft?

Not that long ago, rookie tight ends were a no-fly zone for smart fantasy football managers since they never delivered much in their rookie season. The last few years, though, the model has changed with Brock Bowers, Sam LaPorta, Tyler Warren, Harold Fannin Jr., and Colston Loveland making a significant impact in their first NFL […]


De'Zhaun Stribling - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Which Rookie WR Should You Draft?

According to many NFL Draft experts, the 2026 NFL Draft class was not the strongest or deepest in recent years, but several key playmakers at wide receiver are still set to make a splash in their first season in the NFL. Three of the most exciting rookies to consider in your fantasy football drafts coming […]


Emmett Johnson -Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Injury News

Which Rookie RB Should You Draft?

Rookie running backs can be a great source of fantasy football value if you can get the right options in the right spots to produce. Due to the wear and tear on running backs, the position always has quite a bit of turnover both from season to season and even within the season. With constant […]


Woody Marks Makes His Case for a Larger Role

Houston Texans running back Woody Marks stood out on Thursday night against the Raiders, playing very effectively on his team's opening drive, which he capped with a 20-yard touchdown run. He finished with 37 rushing yards to go with his touchdown on four carries and added a six-yard reception. The second-year running back had a […]


Jared Wayne Earning Time with the Texans' Starters

Houston Texans side receiver Jared Wayne could be part of the team's plan to fill in for some of the production lost when Jayden Higgins (knee) went down for the season earlier this week. Wayne has had a very strong training camp and caught the team's only touchdown in the first preseason game. On Thursday, […]


C.J. Stroud Poised for a Bounce-Back Season

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is eligible for a contract extension and has had a strong training camp, according to multiple accounts from Texans' camp. He led his team to a touchdown on his only drive of the team's second preseason game on Thursday night, completing four of his six pass attempts for 27 yards. […]


Miguel Vargas - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

MLB Home Run Props to Bet Today (8/21/26)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Major League Baseball is ready to start the weekend off right with 15 games on the scoreboard and all 30 teams scheduled to be in action. The slate seems to be tilted a little bit towards the pitchers with some excellent aces in the mix, but even with strong starting pitching in... […]

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Baker Mayfield Thinks Bucs will Shock a Lot of People in 2026

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is excited and ready for the season. He expressed his confidence by taking a question on Wednesday about the team's Week 1 matchup in Cincinnati and saying, "It's just the Bucs against everybody else in that city you're going to... I think we're going to shock a lot of […]


Tai Felton a Top Performer in Camp, Pushing for WR3 Role

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Tai Felton has been one of the team's top performers this training camp, according to ESPN's Kevin Seifert. Felton was a third-round pick out of Maryland before last season but only had three catches for 25 yards in his rookie season, contributing mostly on special teams. This season, though, he has […]


Kaleb Johnson on the Roster Bubble, Unlikely to Make the Team

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson is in a battle for his roster spot and could end up not making the final roster, according to The Athletic's Mike DeFabo. Johnson was the team's third-round pick just over a year ago, but he didn't make much of a positive impact as a rookie and has struggled […]


Jordan Mason Standing Out at Training Camp

Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason has been one of the top performers in Vikings' camp, according to The Athletic's Alec Lewis. Despite continuing to share work with Aaron Jones, Mason has been able to show off good burst and is fitting well into the offense. He ripped off a long run in the joint […]


Rookie Running Back Noah Whittington Has a Busy Start to the Preseason

Houston Texans running back Noah Whittington finished his team's preseason loss to the Chargers with 13 carries for 40 yards and also caught his only target for a loss of four yards. The undrafted rookie from Oregon fits the profile of a potential rotational back due to his compact frame and powerful running style. His […]


Jared Wayne Scores the Texans Only Touchdown

Houston Texans wide receiver Jared Wayne stepped into an expanded role for his team with the key starters at skill positions not playing on Thursday night in their preseason contest against the Chargers. Wayne led the team in targets with five and tied for the lead in catches with three. He snagged a touchdown pass […]


Rickie Fowler - PGA DFS Lineup Picks, Daily Fantasy Golf

PGA DFS DraftKings Picks: St. Jude

Welcome, everyone, to my DraftKings PGA DFS lineup picks and advice for the 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship. I'll be providing DFS picks and analysis to help you set those winning DraftKings lineups as the PGA Tour returns to the United States after two weeks abroad. The FedEx St. Jude Championship is the start of this […]


PGA Premium - Value Plays, PGA Gold

PGA DFS Value Picks: St. Jude (Premium)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining us for the 2026 FedEx St. Jude 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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Jadarian Price Will Be Hard to Keep Off the Field

Seattle Seahawks running back Jadarian Price (lower body) could be pressing for a bigger role in the team's backfield rotation right away. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that Price will be hard to keep off the field, and that coach Mike Macdonald has been impressed with his attention to detail and coachability. Unfortunately, Price has been […]


Dontayvion Wicks to Be a "Big Factor" in Eagles' Passing Game

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks is lined up to be a major contributor in his expanded opportunity with his new team, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Wicks is entering his fourth year in the NFL, and after being traded from Green Bay to Philadelphia, the fifth-round pick from Virginia signed a one-year extension to […]


Adonai Mitchell Building Good Chemistry with New QB

New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell is expected to make a sizable jump this season, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Mitchell was the Colts' second-round pick in 2024 but has only had 464 receiving yards in 25 games with the team before coming to the Jets as part of the return in the Sauce […]


Ashton Jeanty to Have a Bigger Role in the Passing Game

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty had a solid rookie season, totaling over 1,000 yards rushing and receiving while scoring 10 total touchdowns. According to reports out of training camp by ESPN's Dan Graziano, the team is looking to get him even more involved as a receiver out of the backfield. Last year, he […]


Pat Bryant Poised for More Work in 2026

Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant looks ready to make a big impact in his team's upgraded passing game this season. The second-year receiver has been a standout in training camp, and coach Sean Payton said that the team will not keep him off the field this season. Payton went on to say, "He's got […]


Ceddanne Rafaela - Waiver Wire Rankings, DFS, Fantasy Baseball

MLB Home Run Props to Bet Today (8/7/26)

Welcome back, Rotoballers! For the first Friday in August, Major League Baseball provides us with a full slate of all 30 teams in action as we go hunting for some strong home run props. The matchups include only a couple of divisional matchups along with six interleague matchups. A few of the games have the... […]

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JJ Spaun - PGA DFS Lineup Picks, Golf Betting

PGA DFS DraftKings Picks: Rocket Classic

Welcome, everyone, to my DraftKings PGA DFS lineup picks and advice for the 2026 Rocket Classic. I'll be providing DFS picks and analysis to help you set those winning DraftKings lineups as the PGA Tour returns to the United States after two weeks abroad. The Rocket Classic has been a regular part of the PGA TOUR's […]


PGA Premium - Value Plays, PGA Gold

PGA DFS Value Picks: Rocket Classic (Premium)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining us for the 2026 Rocket Classic! 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 because... […]

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JJ Wetherholt - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

MLB Home Run Props to Bet Today (7/24/26)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! After a slower Thursday, it's time to dive back into a juicy Friday slate with every team in the MLB in action. The Brewers and Rockies play the only afternoon contest, with the rest of the 28 teams in action under the lights. Of the 14 night games, five are divisional tilts,... […]

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