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Zach Thompson

442 articles

1,875 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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Brandon Aiyuk - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News

When Will Brandon Aiyuk Return?

The 49ers have dealt with multiple injuries this season in key positions, and they're still waiting for quarterback Brock Purdy and wide receivers Ricky Pearsall and Brandon Aiyuk to get back on the field. They've stayed in contention with their backups, but getting healthy could help them make a strong playoff push down the stretch. […]


TreVeyon Henderson - Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings, RB Draft Sleepers

Running Back Committees With Upside

Playoff races are starting to shape up, and contenders are emerging as the NFL regular season heads into a busy Week 11. Trying to set their offense up for the most success, many teams are utilizing running back committees in their backfields. That strategy allows multiple players a chance to succeed and produce fantasy points […]


PGA Premium - Value Plays, PGA Gold

PGA DFS Value Picks (DraftKings): Butterfield

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 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... […]

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Jalen Duren - Fantasy Basketball Rankings, DFS Picks, NBA Injury News

NBA Daily Fantasy Expert Picks 11/10/25

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We tip off the work week with a nice night for DFS fantasy basketball with nine games on the scoreboard. The first eight of those matchups are the main slate on DraftKings, while FanDuel also includes the Hawks-Clippers late game to have nine games on the main slate. Of the 18 teams […]


Running Backs Start 'Em and Sit 'Em Picks

The fantasy football season makes the turn and heads for home in Week 10, and as we start the back nine of the regular season, every lineup decision is critical to setting your fantasy football team up for success. Running back is always a critical spot, and some veteran backs have had inconsistent seasons to […]


Luka Doncic - Fantasy Basketball Rankings, NBA DFS Picks

NBA Daily Fantasy Expert Picks 11/8/25

Welcome back, RotoBallers! After a full night of Emirates NBA Cup action on Friday, the Association heads into the weekend full steam ahead with eight more games on the hardwood this Saturday night. The first six of those games are on the DraftKings main slate, while two late games are in separate contests. FanDuel opts […]


Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Tight Ends Start 'Em and Sit 'Em Picks

Rookie tight ends can be a big boost for your fantasy team, and this year's class has already delivered good performances and exciting production. Heading into Week 10, several rookie tight ends can be strong options to start. Rookie Tyler Warren of the Colts has become a weekly no-brainer, but right behind him, a few […]


Brandon Aiyuk - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News

When Will Brandon Aiyuk Return?

The 49ers have been forced to deal with multiple key injuries this season, but they have still managed to go 6-3 in their first nine games. They're squarely in the playoff hunt coming down the stretch in a very competitive NFC West. One player who could make a huge difference if he's able to get […]


Isiah Pacheco - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News

When Will Isiah Pacheco Return?

The Chiefs took a tough loss to the Bills in Week 9, headed into their Week 10 bye week. They were without running back Isiah Pacheco for that contest, after he had started to take the majority of the work in the team's backfield timeshare. Pacheco suffered a broken leg in Week 2 last season […]


RJ Harvey - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Rookies

Running Back Committees With Upside

As the NFL season turns the corner and heads to the back nine of the 18-week regular season, more and more teams are moving to a timeshare in the backfield. Every week, it feels like more committees emerge and new running back options step up. As teams rotate multiple players, the fantasy production is spread […]


Demario Douglas - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers

Waiver Wire Pickups - WRs

Wide receiver is a very deep position in fantasy football, but it's also one that is contantly shifting and evolving. With players on the move at the trade deadline, others dealing with injuries, and some young players breaking out, the position features many new options emerging for fantasy football. As you hit the waiver wire […]


Chimere Dike - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Waiver Wire Pickups - WRs

Wide receiver can be a wild position from week to week, but there are always fringe options who emerge as strong plays with good upside each week as well. As we head into Week 10, a few offenses are focusing on new pass-catchers, and those new options are stepping up as fantasy contributors as well. […]


PGA Premium - Value Plays, PGA Gold

PGA DFS Value Picks (DraftKings): World Wide

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 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... […]

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Jalen Brunson - Fantasy Basketball Rankings, NBA DFS Lineup Picks

NBA Daily Fantasy Expert Picks 11/3/25

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The NBA has a total of nine games on Monday's scoreboard, and the first seven of those games make up the main fantasy basketball slate on DraftKings, while FanDuel includes all nine games in their main contests. The first two games of both mail slates tip off at 7:00 p.m. ET, and […]


Kayshon Boutte - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Wide Receivers Start 'Em and Sit 'Em Picks

Week 9 continues a busy part of the season for bye weeks, and multiple key wide receiver injuries have also stretched the position even thinner. While some every-week superstars should still be started in every format regardless of matchups, many times the ultimate deciding factors of winning or losing a fantasy matchup are found on […]


Jaylen Brown - NBA DFS Lineup Picks, Fantasy Basketball Rankings

NBA Daily Fantasy Expert Picks 11/1/25

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The NBA starts the month of November with six games on the scoreboard this Saturday night. DraftKings chooses to focus on the meat of the schedule, including the four games starting between 6:00 p.m. ET and 8:00 p.m. ET. FanDuel has four games on its main slate as well, but it leaves […]


Oronde Gadsden II - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers

Tight Ends Start 'Em and Sit 'Em Picks

While it isn't as flashy or deep as some of the other fantasy football positions, tight end is always a critical slot to fill in your lineup each week. The lack of depth at the position actually makes production even more important, and several strong options have emerged as the season has unfolded, bringing good […]


Trey Benson - Fantasy Football Rankings, RB, NFL Draft Sleepers,

Is Trey Benson the starting RB?

Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson was ready to get his shot to be the Cardinals' RB1 before he landed on the injured reserve. When he returns, will he get his starting job back? Let's take a look at how he will fit back into Arizona's offense, along with Bam Knight and Emari Demercado. At […]


Ricky Pearsall - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL DFS Picks

When Will Ricky Pearsall Return?

The 49ers have had a very rough season from an injury perspective this year, with several key stars missing multiple weeks. In Week 8, they took a tough road loss in Houston and fell to 5-3 heading into another road game this week, this time against the Giants. One key absence for them has been […]


Kareem Hunt - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, NFL Injury News

Running Back Committees With Upside

As we reach the halfway point in the NFL regular season, many teams continue to use committees in the backfield. Rotating multiple options depending on momentum and game situation can allow teams to focus on each player's strengths. It also makes more players relevant for fantasy football, even though they're harder to keep track of […]


Puka Nacua - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News - icon rotoballer

When Will Puka Nacua Return?

Through the first five weeks of the NFL season, Puka Nacua was the best fantasy football wide receiver in the NFL. He was dominating the league, posting consistently excellent targets, catches, and yards. However, in Week 6, he rolled his ankle in the corner of the end zone against the Ravens and has not been […]


Jaylin Noel - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Rookies

Waiver Wire Pickups - WRs

The Houston Texans are the two-time defending AFC South champs, but they've had an uneven season on offnse while adjusting to new coordinator Nick Caley. The team is 3-4 after a Week 8 victory against the 49ers, and some of their young receivers are starting to emerge as fantasy options. In Week 8, the Texans […]


Oronde Gadsden II - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers

Waiver Wire Pickups - TEs

As we continue to make our way through the bye week portion of the season, every fantasy manager's depth is tested. If you've had to scramble for tight end options over the last few weeks or are looking for help to get through the next few weeks, a few rookie tight ends have emerged as […]


Zion Williamson - NBA DFS Lineups, Betting Picks, Daily Fantasy Basketball

NBA Daily Fantasy Expert Picks 10/27/25

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The NBA season will be a full week old after Monday night's massive slate of action. A total of 11 games are on tap for Monday night, with FanDuel including all 22 teams in their main player pool, and DraftKings focusing on just the first nine games for their main slate with […]


Omarion Hampton - Fantasy Football Rankings, Rookie RB Draft Sleepers

Is Omarion Hampton Out for the Season?

Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) has been on IR since after Week 5, and his injury has not progressed as quickly as was originally hoped. With the season quickly approaching the halfway point, will the team's top running back be able to return to the field this season and carry any […]


Harold Fannin Jr. - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Tight Ends: Start 'Em and Sit 'Em Picks

We've reached the busiest bye week of the NFL season, and in Week 8, you might have to get creative to fill your starting lineup with players you can be confident in. Tight end is an especially tricky spot with big names on bye weeks and some important injuries as well. There are a few […]


Bennedict Mathurin - NBA DFS Picks, Daily Fantasy Basketball Rankings, Injury News - rotoballer icon

NBA Daily Fantasy Expert Picks 10/25/25

Welcome back, RotoBallers! This Saturday night, the NBA has a solid five-game slate on tap, giving us a player pool of 10 teams on both DraftKings and FanDuel. The action starts at 7:00 p.m. ET, when the Bulls visit the Magic. With 10 teams in the player pool, there are some excellent plays to consider […]


Tez Johnson - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Rankings, Deeper League Sleepers

Wide Receivers Start 'Em and Sit 'Em Picks

We've reached Week 8 of the regular season, which is the biggest bye week of the season. Six teams are on a bye, leaving every fantasy football manager's roster stretched a little thin. One position that has no shortage of options but plenty of volatility is wide receivers. Some strong fringe starters have emerged over […]


Ricky Pearsall - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL DFS Picks

When Will Ricky Pearsall Return?

The 49ers have dealt with multiple key injuries this season, but they are still 5-2 through seven games and locked in a three-way tie for the top spot in the NFC West. They have started to get a few players back from injuries suffered early in the season, but are still waiting for top wide […]


Rhamondre Stevenson - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Running Back Committees With Upside

Each week, many teams in the NFL rotate their running backs in a committee setup to take advantage of the strengths of each running back and keep players fresh and rested to carry the load over the long haul. While the situation can be a great opportunity for fantasy football managers with more players involved, […]


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