Auburn, Florida State, Baylor Among Teams to Decline Bowl Bids

According to On3's Brett McMurphy, at least seven 5-7 teams have declined bowl bids, including Florida State, Auburn, UCF, Baylor, Rutgers, Temple, and Kansas. Usually, teams have to win six games to qualify for a bowl, but Notre Dame, Kansas State, and Iowa State have all opted out of bowl games, and the search is […]

Best Monday Night Football Bets, Props, and Expert Picks - Week 14 MNF Analysis (2025)

Hello everybody, and welcome to Week 14's edition of Monday Night Football bets and props, where we will discuss props on Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, and more! The NFL season is now into the holiday season, and we here at RotoBaller could not be more thrilled to bring you some of the best content in […]

Rob Aurich Set to Become Nebraska's Defensive Coordinator

Nebraska is hiring San Diego State defensive coordinator Rob Aurich to the same role in Lincoln, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Head coach Matt Rhule relieved John Butler of his duties after the team surrendered 77 points over its final two games against Penn State and Iowa, and it didn't take long for him to […]

Notre Dame Opting Out of Postseason Amid College Football Playoff Exclusion

Notre Dame has withdrawn itself from bowl-game consideration following its exclusion from the 12-team College Football Playoff, the program announced on X. The Irish were the last team out of the field after the CFP Committee moved Miami ahead of Notre Dame on Selection Sunday, despite neither team playing a game since the last rankings […]

Kendal Briles a Candidate for South Carolina Offensive Coordinator Job

According to On3.com, TCU offensive coordinator Kendal Briles could be the top candidate for South Carolina's vacant offensive coordinator job. The Gamecocks' offense mightily disappointed under Mike Shula following the departure of Dowell Loggains in 2025. Among 16 SEC teams, South Carolina ranked 15th in total yards per game (336.3) and rushing yards per game […]

James Madison Playoff-Bound After Duke Wins ACC Title?

The James Madison Dukes are in a great position to make the 12-team College Football Playoff following the Duke Blue Devils' win over Virginia in Saturday Night's ACC Championship game. Under the current format, the five highest-ranked conference champions automatically qualify for the College Football Playoff. Duke won the ACC with an 8-5 record and […]

Notre Dame, Miami, Alabama on College Football Playoff Bubble

Following Conference Championship Saturday, it appears that the College Football Playoff committee will be deciding between two of Notre Dame, Miami, and Alabama as the No. 9 and No. 10 seeds in the College Football Playoff. Indiana, Georgia, Ohio State, Texas Tech, Oregon, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, and Tulane are locks for the field, […]

Updated Week 14 Fantasy Football Projections (Half PPR): RB, WR, TE, QB

Many fantasy managers are in "win-or-go-home" situations one week out from the fantasy football playoffs. If that's you, you have come to the right place! Along with our rankings, use our updated Week 14 fantasy football projections for all positions to assist your start-sit calls. In the projections below, you will see how key players […]

Brent Pry Could Return to Virginia Tech as Defensive Coordinator

According to Matt Zenitz of CBS, new Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin is targeting Brent Pry for the vacant defensive coordinator role. This is an interesting development since Pry was fired as Virginia Tech's head coach after a 0-3 start to the 2025 campaign. Pry worked as Franklin's defensive coordinator at Penn State for […]

College Football Playoff Bracket Projections: Final Predictions for the 12-Team Field on Selection Sunday

This year was further proof that we don't need more than four teams in a playoff. It's simple. Indiana, Georgia, Ohio State, and Texas Tech. Done. NY6 bowls still matter. Unfortunately, we can't have nice things anymore because money ruined them. This wasn't armageddon for the CFP committee, but there are still some decisions that […]

Fantasy Football Playoffs Bold Predictions - John's Picks for Weeks 15, 16, 17

The fantasy football playoffs are almost upon us. You might have missed the playoffs in your leagues or be fighting for the last spot to make it in, so this article might not be completely relevant for you yet. But for those of you who have made it in, or those who are simply looking […]

Is Mike Evans Playing Sunday? Week 14 Fantasy Football Injury Report

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (collarbone) returned to practice this week for the first time since suffering a broken collarbone during the team's Week 7 loss to the Detroit Lions. The future Hall of Famer appears to be getting close to returning to the field after initial reports suspected that he could miss […]

Should I Start DJ Moore in Week 14? Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore has had a very rocky season in the NFL in 2025. Fantasy managers who drafted him around his ADP, between the fourth and sixth rounds, have likely struggled with the decision to start him or leave him on the bench every week. And it would be hard to blame […]

DJ Moore, Luther Burden III, Kyle Monangai: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 14

The Chicago Bears will be without wide receiver Rome Odunze (foot) for some period of time. He had a huge start to the season, catching five touchdowns in his first four games before the team's bye, and was one of the top receivers in fantasy football. Reporting stated, though, that he's been dealing with a […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - December 7, 2025

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Each night, we will bring you our award-winning NHL DFS Heat Map with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet: Blue means ELITE, Green means GO (good for the player), Yellow means value/supplemental play, […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 14 Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Include Lamar Jackson, Kyren Williams, Saquon Barkley, Ashton Jeanty, Michael Wilson, Adonai Mitchell

Welcome to Scott Engel's weekly Lineup Spotlights on RotoBaller.com. This regular feature includes key players to start or sit when faced with challenging lineup decisions. "The King" focuses on players who might be triggering fantasy anxiety during a major Week 14 slate. The players who appear in this article are based on Scott's Premium Weekly […]

Updated Start/Sit Chart - Fantasy Football Matchup Ratings and Start/Sit Picks for All Players

Welcome back to our updated Week 14 fantasy football start/sit chart for all player matchups and all games this week. The start/sit chart has been updated for the weekend for players like Mike Evans, Jalen McMillan, and Marvin Harrison Jr. who have been ruled out due to injury. For anyone not familiar -- this weekly […]

Weekend Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 14 (2025): Fantasy Football Pickups for Bam Knight, Luther Burden, Adonai Mitchell, Darren Waller, Devaughn Vele, Pat Bryant, Devin Singletary

This is the last week of the fantasy football regular season in most leagues. While some fantasy teams have clinched a playoff spot already, there are still quite a few squads that need to win to get into the playoffs. Whether you are looking for a high-upside playoff stash, bye week replacement, or a streamer […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 14 Matchups Analysis (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Week 14 matchups analysis and fantasy football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em picks! If you are new here, this is our main weekly matchups column where we cover all games. We will offer an in-depth analysis of every player in every game. In this article, we will break down the best and […]

Wide Receiver Matchups to Target For Week 14 (2025) - Ja'Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, Christian Watson, Khalil Shakir, Jakobi Meyers

Welcome to the Wide Receiver Matchups to Target column for Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season. We're nearing the end of the season, so we have all the data in the world at our disposal. We'll use individual performance, matchup grades, pace of play, and implied totals to pinpoint the best WRs to target […]

Week 14 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint (2025)

It's crunch time - and not the kind that Cap'n Horatio promotes. For the majority of fantasy football leagues, Week 14 marks the final week of the regular season. Suppose you've already been eliminated. Well, hey, thanks for sticking around and reading. For everyone else, roster decisions could be the difference between a playoff spot […]

Fantasy Football Sleepers, Busts: Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 14 - RotoBaller Staff Roundtable

It's a must-win week for many fantasy managers on the playoff bubble, making it critical to crush your lineup decisions. Even if you're already in the postseason or have already been eliminated, it's still fun to play spoiler, right? We're here to help you make those tough choices! It's time for the next edition of […]

11 Fantasy Football Bold Predictions - John Laghezza's Week 14 Picks

We're finally inside the red zone and looking to score the rock. Welcome back to RotoBaller for another round of bold predictions with the big man from the Big Apple. Hope you've enjoyed the series so far, but no time for celebrating -- we've got fantasy matchups to win! Got 11 freshly baked bold calls […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Texans vs. Chiefs Sunday Night Showdown

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have a big AFC matchup on tap for us tonight, with both teams currently fighting for a Wild Card spot. This one could have big playoff implications down the road, so a win here is critical for both teams.  This is a big week for a couple of AFC teams! The […]

Running Back Matchups to Target for Week 14 (2025) - James Cook III, Josh Jacobs, Chase Brown, More

Even with Christian McCaffrey on a bye this week, this may be one of the strongest groups of running backs that we have had on the main DFS slate in over a month. Tough decisions will have to be made when building lineups, especially because we really don't have any obvious value at the position […]

Week 14 DraftKings NFL DFS Picks - Main Slate (2025)

13 weeks have passed, and I took a tiny dive in this ultra-competitive FantasyPros rankings competition. I slid to third place, which is still solid, but I'm tasting the W now! We now turn our attention to Week 14, which is also the last of the bye weeks (and also the last day of the […]

Week 14 NFL DFS Picks - Top Value Plays, Sleepers & Stacking Tips (2025)

The Week 14 DFS slate is defined by high-stakes narratives and offensive predictability. The Cincinnati Bengals are trending sharply upward after Joe Burrow's return delivered a crucial 32-14 Thanksgiving win, injecting life into their playoff hopes. This momentum clashes with the Buffalo Bills, who, despite a recent win, carry the feeling of a team trending […]

Week 14 NFL Player Props: Expert Prop Picks and Anytime Touchdown Bets (2025)

As we flip the calendar to December, the NFL season is starting to wind down. There are just five weeks left in the regular season. It feels hard to believe we've almost reached the end, but I guess time flies when you're grinding out prop bets every week. While the year is almost over, there's […]

When Is Dalton Kincaid Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 14 (2025)

Dalton Kincaid has struggled a bit with injuries in the past two seasons. The 2023 first-round pick missed four games with a knee injury last season, and he's played in just eight of 12 games this season after suffering a hamstring injury during Buffalo's Week 10 loss to the Miami Dolphins. Kincaid has been making […]

Jamie Calandro's Week 14 Fantasy Football Rankings - The Industry's Top 5 Accuracy Ranker

RotoBaller writer Jamie Calandro shares his Week 14 fantasy football lineup rankings for RB, WR, TE, and QB. After 13 weeks, Jamie is still No. 3 on the leaderboard among the most accurate rankers in the industry -- and is here today to bring you his Week 14 rankings! This rankings article also includes rankings […]