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Zach Thompson

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Zach has been covering fantasy sports across multiple platforms and websites since 2008, and he's been playing fantasy sports since the late 90s, when he totaled the fantasy scores from the box scores in the newspaper. He has covered a variety of sports from a fantasy perspective, including the main ones like baseball, basketball, golf, football, and hockey, while also jumping into some more exotic options like Australian Rules Football and rugby. Basically, any sport that has a fantasy format--he'll play it! Even though he grew up almost 8,000 miles away in Guam, he was raised a diehard Boston sports fan. After playing soccer competitively throughout high school and college, Zach now lives in central Massachusetts with his wife and four children. He attends as many games in as many sports as possible and has found a passion for watching minor league baseball and tracking player development. Zach specializes in finding bargain plays from obscure spots, and nothing is sweeter than when a low ownership bargain option carries your fantasy team to the win!

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Bhayshul Tuten Involved in Jaguars Return from Their Bye Week

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten matched his season-high with 10 offensive touches in Week 9, taking nine carries for 29 yards and his third NFL touchdown while also adding a catch on his only target for a loss of three yards. While he was involved, Tuten still played solidly behind Travis Etienne Jr., who […]


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PGA DFS DraftKings Value Plays - 2025 World Wide Technology Championship (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 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 DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (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

Quentin Johnston, Courtland Sutton, Kayshon Boutte: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 9

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 DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (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 […]


Texans D/ST Remains a Fringe Starting Option

The Houston Texans defense has been excellent this season, holding opponents to 20 points or fewer in all but one of their seven games. Last week at home, they held the 49ers to 15 points, with two sacks and an interception. Will Anderson Jr. continues to lead an excellent pass rush, and Derek Stingley Jr. […]


Ka'imi Fairbairn Is in a Tough Matchup in Week 9

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn has been a starting kicker for fantasy teams for most of the season, but there may be a better option available this week. He has converted 17 of his 19 field goal attempts this season, with both misses from beyond 50 yards. He has made five field goals of more […]


Harrison Bryant Could Step into a Larger Role Vs. the Broncos

Houston Texans tight end Harrison Bryant has been the team's primary backup since Week 2, but his production has been limited to just one catch for five yards on four targets all year. He could be lined up for more work this week, though, since Dalton Schultz (knee/shoulder) has a questionable tag heading into a […]


Dalton Schultz Will Look to Play Through Questionable Tag Against Denver

Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz (knee/shoulder) is officially questionable for Week 9's matchup with the Broncos, but the veteran from Stanford was able to put in a full practice Friday and seems to be on track to play through the injury. He's RotoBaller's No. 20 tight end this week if he does play, and […]


Xavier Hutchinson Is Hard to Start in Crowded Receiver Room

Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson has found the end zone three times in his last three games and is coming off a season-high five catches for 69 yards and a touchdown in last week's win over the 49ers. However, with Christian Kirk (hamstring) and Nico Collins (concussion) returning from their injuries, the Texans suddenly […]


Jaylin Noel in a Reduced Role This Weekend?

Houston Texans wide receiver Jaylin Noel has been one of the team's busiest receivers in the last two weeks, hauling in nine of 13 targets for a total of 140 receiving yards in his last two contests. The rookie from Iowa State was filling in for Christian Kirk (hamstring) and showed the ability to make […]


Jayden Higgins Is Tough to Start Against the Broncos

Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins worked his way into a larger role for the team while injuries to Christian Kirk (hamstring) and Nico Collins (concussion) opened an opportunity. While he still has upside, he's tough to count on in fantasy linesups for Week 9 against the tough Broncos secondary, with both Kirk and Collins […]


Christian Kirk Is a High-Risk Play in His Return

Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk is set to return in Week 9 from a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury, but he steps into a brutal matchup against the Broncos, who have allowed the second-fewest wide receiver fantasy points this season. Kirk has missed two games on two occasions this season with hamstring […]


Nico Collins Does Not Have an Injury Designation vs. the Broncos

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins is ready to return to the lineup in Week 9 against the Broncos after missing Week 8 with a concussion. Collins is in a tough matchup against a strong pass defense, but he still brings elite upside. The fifth-year receiver from Michigan has averaged 7.7 targets per game this […]


Nick Chubb Is a Risky Flex Play in Week 9

Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb continues to share time in the backfield with Woody Marks, with his primary workload coming on early downs. Chubb had 17 carries last week compared to just 11 for Marks, but since he only had two targets and two catches for 13 yards, Marks was a slightly better fantasy […]


Woody Marks Ready to Go Against the Broncos

Houston Texans running back Woody Marks (calf) was limited in practice this week but does not have an injury designation for Week 9's matchup against the Broncos. Marks had a massive breakthrough performance in Week 4 with 69 rushing yards, 50 receiving yards, and a pair of touchdowns. He took a back seat to Nick […]


C.J. Stroud Is a Fringe QB2 in a Tough Matchup

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has shown positive signs in several of his last few games, with multiple touchdowns in three of his last four games. However, this week, he and the Texans have a tough matchup against the Broncos, who have allowed the fourth-fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks this season. Stroud will get some […]


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

Oronde Gadsden II, Jake Ferguson, Dalton Kincaid: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 9

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 Running Back For The Cardinals When He Returns?

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 […]


Isaiah Joe Will Be Available Thursday Against the Wizards

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (knee) has been upgraded to available for Thursday night's home game against Washington. The veteran guard had been dealing with a left knee contusion that had forced him to miss the first five games of the season, but he'll be ready for his season debut on Thursday. Joe could […]


Mitchell Robinson Practices Fully Thursday; Will Be a Game-Time Decision Friday

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (injury management, ankle) was able to practice fully with the team on Thursday, and he'll be a game-time decision for Friday's matchup with the Bulls. Robinson traveled with the team on their three-game road trip with the hope that he could play at some point, and Friday's game in […]


Moses Moody Will Be Available vs. the Bucks

Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody (thumb) was originally listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Bucks with right thumb soreness, but he was upgraded to available on Thursday afternoon. Moody has averaged 22 minutes per game in his three contests this season, chipping in 12.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 steals, and […]


Jalen Suggs Will Not Play Thursday

Orlando Magic point guard Jalen Suggs (knee) will rest on the second game of the team's back-to-back on Thursday against the Hornets. He played 21 minutes in each of the last two games, as the team continues to manage his workload after knee surgery in March. Suggs is averaging 11.2 points, 4.2 assists, and 3.8 […]


Franz Wagner Questionable vs. the Hornets on Thursday

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (heel) has gotten off to a strong start to the season, but he's questionable to play Thursday on the second night of the team's back-to-back. Wagner is averaging 22.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 35 minutes per game over the first five games of the season. Wagner played […]


Nikola Topic Battling Testicular Cancer

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic was diagnosed with testicular cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy, according to General Manager Sam Presti. The 20-year-old is expected to make a complete recovery, according to the Thunder's medical team. The No. 12 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft has yet to make his NBA debut, but the primary […]


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

When Will Ricky Pearsall Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 9 (2025)

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 […]


Jared McCain Has His Option Exercised for Next Season

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain (thumb) is now under contract to stay with the Sixers through the 2026-27 season, after the team exercised his option on Thursday. Last year as a rookie, he produced 15.3 points, 4.6 assists, and 2.4 rebounds in 25.7 minutes per game in 23 games before a knee injury ended his […]


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

7 Running Back Committees With Upside: Key Fantasy Football Takeaways for Week 9

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 […]


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When Will Puka Nacua Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 9 (2025)

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

Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups - Xavier Hutchinson, Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel Fantasy Football Outlooks

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 […]


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