Ollie Gordon II Playing a Limited Change-of-Pace Role in Miami

Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II has played about 25% of snaps in four of his five games, usually logging about 15 snaps per game. He had a season-high nine carries in Week 3 against the Bills, when he scored his only touchdown of the year as well. The last two weeks, though, he […]

De'Von Achane Again a Top Option at Running Back

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane has been one of the best running backs all season, despite his team's offense running hot and cold. Achane hasn't run for 100 yards in any game, but he has supplemented with great production in the passing game. He has at least six catches in three of his last […]

Tua Tagovailoa Is a Borderline QB2

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will face the Chargers in a tough test at home during Week 6. Last week, Tua had one of his best games of the year, even though he was playing his first game without top receiver Tyreek Hill (knee). He completed 27-of-36 pass attempts for 256 passing yards and three […]

Matthew Stafford, Daniel Jones, Caleb Williams: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 6

Five weeks into the NFL season, we're starting to get a good read on which teams are trending in which direction, and which quarterbacks are ready to light it up. While there are a few elite, every-week starting options for fantasy football, just behind them is another tier of solid producers who have stepped up […]

7 Running Back Committees With Upside: Key Fantasy Football Takeaways for Week 6

Love them or hate them, running back committees are a way of life in the modern NFL. While there are still a few every-down backs, more and more teams are working with multiple options as part of their solution in the backfield. With bye weeks stretching rosters thin, the good news of the running back […]

VJ Edgecombe Misses Practice Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (hip) was unable to practice with the team on Thursday due to left-hip soreness. The No. 2 overall pick in last year's draft has an extremely high ceiling and should be poised for a big role for the Sixers this year, if he can stay healthy. The Sixers have had […]

Jaylen Wells To Have an Expanded Role in the Offense?

Memphis Grizzlies guard Jaylen Wells flashed some upside and a high ceiling in a few games during his rookie year, including a 30-point outburst in his first game of 2025. Overall, he only averaged 10.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 25.9 minutes per game while starting 74 of his 79 games and serving mostly […]

Drake Powell Appears Ready for His Exhibition Debut

Brooklyn Nets forward Drake Powell (knee) appears to be in line for his Nets' preseason debut on Friday against the Suns. The Nets listed only Egor Demin (foot) and Haywood Highsmith (knee) as out for the exhibition game, leaving Powell potentially available. The No. 22 overall pick in the NBA Draft last June, Powell was […]

Egor Demin Will Miss Friday's Exhibition Game

Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (foot) will not be available for Friday's exhibition game against the Suns. Demin is dealing with a plantar fascia tear and has not been cleared for contact in practice. The No. 8 overall pick in the NBA Draft last year could be lined up for a big role with the […]

Joe Ingles Shut Down for a Week

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Joe Ingles (groin) has been diagnosed with a left groin strain and will be re-evaluated in one week. Ingles re-signed with the Wolves as a veteran depth option again this season, agreeing to a one-year, $3.6 million contract with the Timberwolves. He doesn't usually play significant rotation minutes during the season, but […]

LeBron James Will Miss at Least 3-4 Weeks

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (back) will miss the start of the NBA regular season while dealing with sciatica, which is pain that originates in the spine and radiates down the back of his right leg. The 40-year-old James has been unable to participate in training camp due to what Lakers coach JJ Redick […]

When Will Terry McLaurin Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 6 (2025)

The Washington Commanders made an impressive and improbable run to the NFC Championship game last season, and expectations were high coming into 2025. The team has been hampered by a few early-season injuries, though, and is 3-2 coming into its Monday Night Football matchup in Week 6 at home against the Bears. One key injury […]

When Will Jaylen Warren Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 6 (2025)

The Steelers are coming off their bye week in Week 6 as they host their division rivals, the Cleveland Browns. The Steelers went into the bye week after a win in Dublin over the Vikings. The victory boosted their record to 3-1 on the season, good enough for first place in a struggling AFC North. […]

Bucks, Knicks had Trade Discussions About Giannis Antetokounmpo in August

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo is ready to start the 2025-26 season returning to his starring role with the Bucks, but just a few months ago, a trade was discussed that could have landed him with the Knicks. Milwaukee had a wild offseason, opting to waive and stretch Damian Lillard (Achilles) and signing Myles Turner […]

Dalano Banton Signs With Mavericks

Free-agent guard/forward Dalano Banton signed with the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday and will likely be competing for a roster spot, although the exact nature of the deal was not announced. Over the last few years, Banton has played for the Raptors, Celtics, and most recently, the Trail Blazers. The 25-year-old has had a few huge […]

Mark Williams In a "Good Place"

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams has said that he'll play on opening night, and coach Jordan Ott seems comfortable with the big man's progress. Ahead of the team's trip to China for two exhibition games against the Nets, Ott said, "He's out here working. In a good place... He's in all of our drills... Things […]

Daniel Gafford is Trending in the Right Direction

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (ankle) is "trending in the right direction," according to coach Jason Kidd. However, the big man was unable to practice on Sunday. He injured his ankle during the first practice of training camp and has been sidelined since then. Gafford inked an extension with the Mavs during the offseason after […]

Alexandre Sarr Participates in Non-Contact Part of Practice on Monday

Washington Wizards forward/center Alexandre Sarr (calf) was able to participate in parts of Monday's practice, marking the first time he has been able to be involved since his injury to his left calf during EuroBasket, according to coach Brian Keefe. Sarr was playing for France after a strong rookie season, during which he averaged 13.0 […]

Rico Dowdle Dominates in Week 5; Earns More Time?

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle had one of the best fantasy performances by any player this season in Week 5, racking up 206 rushing yards and a touchdown on 23 carries against the Dolphins while also catching three passes for 28 yards. Dowdle stepped up with Chuba Hubbard (calf) out, and Hubbard starts Week […]

Matthew Stafford Turning Back the Clock

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has gotten off to an outstanding start to the season despite missing most of training camp with a back issue. He leads the NFL with 1,503 passing yards on the year and is second with 11 passing touchdowns. He has thrown multiple touchdowns in each of his last four […]

Mason Taylor Establishing Himself as a Top Target for the Jets

New York Jets tight end Mason Taylor has quickly become a main part of the team's passing game, and the rookie tight end is worth a look in almost all fantasy formats due to the volume he has been getting. The second-round pick out of LSU has been the team's top pass-catching tight end all […]

Darren Waller Continues Impressive Comeback

Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller missed the first three games of the season with a hip injury, but he has made a huge impact in the last two weeks. He had two touchdowns against the Jets in his first game after returning following a year in retirement, and he found the end zone again […]

AJ Barner Stepping Up in Seattle

Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner had a career day on Sunday, and he continues to step up as a meaningful part of Sam Darnold's offense. The second-year tight end from Michigan hauled in a career-high seven catches for 53 yards and found the end zone twice in his team's narrow loss to the Bucs. […]

Jacory Croskey-Merritt Taking Over the Commanders' Timeshare

Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt stepped up in Week 5 against the Chargers, taking 14 carries for 111 rushing yards and two touchdowns. The other running backs were less involved, with Chris Rodriguez Jr. only getting five carries for seven yards and Jeremy McNichols only one carry for six yards. Croskey-Merritt played a season-high […]

Ryan Flournoy Steps into Huge Role vs. the Jets

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy had the best game of his career on Sunday against New York, and he could stay involved in his team's high-volume passing attack in the coming weeks. CeeDee Lamb (ankle) and KaVontae Turpin (ankle) were out in Week 5, and if they miss week as well, Flournoy could be […]

PGA DFS DraftKings Value Plays - 2025 Baycurrent Classic (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining us for the 2025 edition of the Baycurrent 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 […]

Xavier Hutchinson Still Playing Ahead of Rookies in Houston

Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson continues to be the most involved receiver on the outside across the field from Nico Collins, with Christian Kirk playing in the slot. He hasn't had much production in the Texans' ineffective passing game, but he's getting enough work to be worth monitoring coming into this week's matchup with […]

Dalton Schultz Developing a Solid PPR Floor

Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz continues to be a reliable but unspectacular producer in his team's offense, but he does bring some value as a PPR play against the Ravens this week, since quarterback C.J. Stroud continues to lean heavily on him to keep the chains moving. Schultz tied for the team lead with […]

Ka'imi Fairbairn a Borderline Starter vs. the Ravens

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn went 2-for-3 on field goals last week and made both his extra point attempts. He is 4-for-4 on extra point attempts this season and 8-for-10 on field goals, with both his misses coming from 50+ yards. He and the Texans knocked off the Titans 26-0 for their first win of […]

Texans D/ST Ready to Take on the Ravens Without MVP QB

The Houston Texans defense is coming off a shutout against the Titans last week, and they'll get a decent matchup on the road against the Ravens, who won't have quarterback Lamar Jackson (hamstring) and will start Cooper Rush instead. In last week's shutout of the hapless Titans, the Texans had two sacks and an interception, […]