D.J. Moore Taken to the Hospital After Monday's Game

Chicago Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore left the stadium after Monday's game in an ambulance and was taken to a local area hospital for what the team is calling "precautionary medical evaluation." He will remain in the area overnight, per the team. He caught three of his five targets for 42 yards in his team's […]

Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups - Sterling Shepard, Tez Johnson, Tre Tucker Fantasy Football Outlooks

Wide receiver continues to be a position of some serious attrition this season, with multiple big names going down with injuries each week. Week 6 was sadly no exception, with Puka Nacua (ankle), Emeka Egbuka (hamstring), Garrett Wilson (knee), Calvin Ridley (hamstring), and Marvin Harrison Jr. (concussion) all now battling injuries and uncertain for Week […]

Quentin Johnston, Romeo Doubs, Stefon Diggs: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 6

Every week, wide receiver is a volatile position with some players stepping up who have struggled and other consistent producers having bad weeks. Managing through the ups and downs can be tricky, but that's where a great set of rankings (like RotoBaller's) and these start/sit picks can come in super handy as you make your […]

Rico Dowdle, Michael Carter, Hassan Haskins: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 6

By the very nature of the position, running backs take a lot of hits each year. As a result, the position tends to be a place with plenty of turnover during an NFL season. As starters go down with injuries, other options emerge as strong plays and can contribute good numbers for your fantasy football […]

Dolphins D/ST Not a Strong Play vs. the Chargers

The Miami Dolphins defense couldn't hold on last week against Rico Dowdle and the Carolina Panthers, allowing Carolina to storm back from a 17-0 deficit to win the game 27-24. They'll need to do much better in Week 6 at home against the Chargers if they want to get back in the win column, but […]

Julian Hill Starting to See Some Targets

Miami Dolphins tight end Julian Hill started the first three games of the season while Darren Waller (hip) was out, but he only had one catch for one target in those three games, despite a large snap share. Even with Waller back and Hill's playing time shrinking, he posted his best offensive game of the […]

Darren Waller Looks to Continue His Comeback vs. the Chargers

Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller has been extremely productive since returning from his hip injury two weeks ago, and he'll be a solid starting option in Week 6 against the Chargers. Waller retired and did not play last year, and was sidelined by a hip issue for the first three weeks of 2025. He […]

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine Lined Up for Larger Role?

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine has seen his playing time jump since Tyreek Hill (knee) was lost for the season, and the veteran could be more involved this week against the Chargers. Westbrook-Ikhine played about 30% of snaps in Week 2 and Week 3 but saw that number jump to 47% in Week 4 […]

Malik Washington Playing a Growing Role

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Malik Washington had his busiest game of the season in Week 5 against the Panthers. He played about his normal amount of snaps but set a season-high with four catches on his five targets. He ended up with no yards on those four catches, but he did seem to get a […]

Jaylen Waddle Stepping Up as WR1

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle will have an opportunity to step up as the team's top receiver the rest of the season after Tyreek Hill (knee) was lost for the season in Week 4. In Week 5, Waddle delivered a big game, hauling in six of his nine targets for 110 yards and a […]

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 […]