Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 14? Omarion Hampton, DeVonta Smith, A.J. Brown, Quentin Johnston, Keenan Allen, Ladd McConkey, Oronde Gadsden II, Justin Herbert, Dallas Goedert, Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts, Kimani Vidal

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 14 MNF fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Omarion Hampton, DeVonta Smith, A.J. Brown, Quentin Johnston, Keenan Allen, Ladd McConkey, Oronde Gadsden II, Justin Herbert, Dallas Goedert, Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts, Kimani Vidal. However, don't worry, we are here to […]

Tennessee Fires Defensive Coordinator Tim Banks

Tennessee has fired fifth-year defensive coordinator Tim Banks, according to On3Sports. The 53-year-old has served as Tennessee's defensive play-caller since Heupel took over in Knoxville in 2021, and outside of the 2024 campaign, the results have been negative. After boasting one of the best defenses in the country last season, the Vols ranked 14th in […]

Top Players To Cut for Week 15 Lineups - Garrett Wilson, Troy Franklin, Jayden Daniels, DJ Moore, Alvin Kamara, Trey Benson, Mark Andrews, Isiah Pacheco, Zach Ertz, Darren Waller, Daniel Jones

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Cut List Rankings for fantasy football Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season. In Week 14 of the NFL season, managers saw several players continue to lose fantasy value, including Trey Benson, Jordan Addison, Alvin Kamara, Mark Andrews, and David Njoku. In addition, over the past week, several players suffered […]

Defenses (DEF) to Start in Week 15 (2025): Best Fantasy Playoffs Streaming Options

If you want an overlooked way to get ahead of your opponent in the fantasy playoffs, it's a good idea to look towards next week to find defense/special teams (DST) streamers. These DSTs are often widely available on your waiver wire, since your league mates are focused on the week at hand. In this column, […]

NHL Power Rankings: Where Do All 32 Teams Stand Ahead of Week 10?

Week 9 of the NHL season is in the books, and the standings are taking shape, which means it's time to update our power rankings. The holiday break is quickly approaching, and the playoff contenders are finally starting to solidify their placement in the standings. This week, we saw the New Jersey Devils take a […]

Texas RB CJ Baxter Entering Transfer Portal

University of Texas running back CJ Baxter intends to enter the transfer portal, ESPN's Pete Thamel reports. The former five-star recruit and No. 1 running back prospect in the Class of 2023 earned Big 12 offensive newcomer of the year as a freshman in 2023 after rushing 138 times for 659 yards and five touchdowns […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 8 (2025): 12/8-12/14

Welcome to Week 8 of the fantasy basketball schedule - also known as "that super weird week that is all jacked up because of the in-season tournament." Yes, the NBA Emirates Cup quarterfinals and semifinals will be played on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday, so we have quite the strange schedule and a very small number […]

NBA Power Rankings: Every Team From Worst to First

As we edge closer to Christmas Day, the unofficial “start” of the NBA season, we’re finally starting to get the clarity we’ve been wanting in terms of the league’s hi...

5 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters From the 2025 Season: Mike Carter's 2026 Player Outlooks

The 2025 fantasy baseball season is in the books, so it's time to look back on some of the biggest surprise stars and performances. There are always players who emerge from nowhere to become productive players, or simply come on stronger than in their past histories. My teammate Kevin Luo wrote a fantastic piece last […]

Is Omarion Hampton Playing Today? Week 14 Monday Night Fantasy Football Injury Report

Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton was one of the most electrifying rookies before he got injured in Week 5. Before fracturing his ankle, Hampton had run for 314 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 4.8 per carry. Hampton's practice window has opened and is quickly approaching his return. Will he return in Week 14 […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - December 8, 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, […]

Is Justin Herbert Playing Today? Week 14 Monday Night Fantasy Football Injury Report

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was playing "MVP-caliber" football in the first half, including throwing for over 300 yards and three touchdowns in a Week 1 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Throughout his first seven games, Herbert averaged just over 270 passing yards per game and held a 13:6 TD:INT. But as often […]

Biggest Fantasy Football Busts of the Week - Fantasy Outlooks for Ashton Jeanty, Davante Adams, DJ Moore, Justin Jefferson, Tyler Warren

Fantasy managers were trying to make the final push into the fantasy playoffs during Week 14 of the NFL season. Managers across leagues were looking for every point they could get this week, maximizing upside throughout their lineup. Some of these players were successful; others will not. Most of the Week 14 fantasy football stress […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 15 Lightning Round for Blake Corum, Devin Neal, Luther Burden III, Jaylen Wright, Jerry Jeudy, Jayden Reed, Colston Loveland, J.J. McCarthy, Shedeur Sanders

Cheers to those of you who are still in the fight as the playoff weeks approach! We're all done with bye weeks and excuses, so be sure you're bringing your best as the chaos unfolds. Put the finishing touches on a postseason push with our fantasy football waiver wire pickups lightning round heading into Week […]

Fantasy Football Playoffs Busts? Players Who May Disappoint in Weeks 15, 16, 17

Fantasy football playoff time is here. Not every league starts the playoffs in Week 15, but almost all leagues will host their playoffs over the next three weekends of NFL action, whether that be a three-week playoff starting in Week 15 or a two-week one starting in Week 16. If you're in some weird league […]

6 Potential Fantasy Football League-Winners: Breakout Candidates for the Fantasy Playoffs

We're always looking for league-winners in fantasy football. That is, late-season breakouts that swing the pendulum in your favor, giving you a chance to secure a championship. Recent examples of players who meet the criteria for this term include Brian Thomas Jr., Bucky Irving, and Amon-Ra St. Brown. Do you see a common theme here? […]

High-Upside Fantasy Football Playoffs Matchups and Schedules for Weeks 15, 16, 17

If you manage any fantasy football teams that have already gotten to eight or more wins, or are in a great position to make the fantasy football playoffs, you might start thinking about roster moves to set yourself up for success in the fantasy postseason, as gaining an edge headed into the playoffs is always […]

Fantasy Football Playoffs Landmines to Avoid? Jacoby Brissett, Breece Hall, DK Metcalf, Jayden Higgins, more

We're just one week away from the fantasy football playoffs in most fantasy leagues. Public ESPN leagues actually start the playoffs in Week 14, but most leagues don't, as there are still a lot of teams on bye that week. It doesn't make much sense to have playoff games that week. Instead, it's the last […]

Best/Worst Fantasy Football Playoff Schedules and Matchups for Weeks 15-17 (2025)

We're officially into the holiday season, so it's time to start thinking about the fantasy football playoffs. That means you're diving into the strength of schedule to help set your team up for success. While the trade deadline has passed in most formats, that doesn't mean that there won't be viable waiver wire pickups with […]

5 Juicy Fantasy Football Playoff Schedules - Matchups To Target

If you manage any fantasy football teams that have already gotten to eight wins, or are in a great position to make the fantasy football playoffs, you might start thinking about trades you can make to set yourself up for success in the fantasy postseason. Sometimes, even sure-fire must-start players have a string of difficult […]

5 Tough Fantasy Football Playoff Schedules: Big-Name Players With Difficult Matchups (Weeks 15-17)

It is hard to imagine that the fantasy football playoffs are already slowly creeping up on us. It felt like yesterday we were all drafting our fantasy squads with the one goal of bringing home a fantasy football championship. With the playoffs right around the corner, we will dive into five fantasy football superstars that […]

Mississippi State, Rice Accept Bowl Bids as 5-7 Teams

Following Kansas State and Iowa State opting out of bowl games as they break in new coaches, Mississippi State and Rice, who both have 5-7 records, have accepted bowl bids. Rice will face Texas State in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl on Jan 2, while Mississippi State will square off with Wake Forest in […]

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, […]