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The fantasy playoffs are here, and the stakes could not be higher. Lineup decisions are like chess—every move counts and the wrong one could leave you out in the cold. I don't know how to play chess, but you get what I mean. Wide receivers can swing matchups with big plays or sink them with […]
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki should be viewed as a risky tight end and should only be deployed in deeper 14-plus team formats this weekend while facing the Tennessee Titans. After enjoying a solid start to the campaign, the veteran has taken a step back over the past few weeks. Over his past four […]
Scott Engel’s Lineup Spotlights are an essential weekly feature on RotoBaller.com for the 2024 fantasy football season. Every week, he focuses on players to choose as starting options when you are dealing with tight lineup decisions. The lineup picks included in this rundown are based on Scott’s Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller […]
According to Chris Easterling of Akron Beacon Journal, the Browns have elevated kicker Riley Patterson to the active roster. This could suggest that the Browns are opting to do a kicking change and moving away from Dustin Hopkins. Over his past five games, Hopkins has struggled as he has gone just 3-for-9 on attempts and […]
Tight ends can be some of the most frustrating players to rely on in fantasy football, but they have the potential to make or break your playoff matchups. Mark Andrews, Grant Calcaterra, and Noah Gray have shown flashes of fantasy relevance this season, making them intriguing options. As the fantasy playoffs heat up, the question […]
According to the team, Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker (knee) was activated off the injured reserve and does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns. Butker has been sidelined for the past four games with a foot injury but is slated to return to action this weekend. In a […]
Who’s ready to talk about wide receivers for the fantasy playoffs? As the season progresses, injuries occur, and quarterback play changes, creating a ripple effect throughout the team—especially for wide receivers. At this critical point in the season, making the most informed decisions about who belongs in your lineup and who should be on the […]
Week 15 began with the Rams earning a much-needed win over San Francisco. The 49ers’ offense couldn’t get anything going in that one, including George Kittle, who’s been a top fantasy tight end during the 2024-25 campaign. Speaking of tight ends, there are plenty of them on the injury report for one reason or another. […]
Nothing beats having a solid team, going on a nice winning streak early in the season, feeling like you're in good shape to make a run in the playoffs, and then having your team decimated by injury. It's been a brutal year for some of the NFL's best wide receivers. Many fantasy managers find themselves […]
With the Chicago Cubs sending infielder Isaac Paredes to the Houston Astros in the trade for All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker, it could give top prospect Matt Shaw a clear path to make the Cubs' Opening Day roster in 2025. If the Cubs feel Shaw needs more time in the minors, Michael Busch could be moved […]
Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Nestor Cortes (elbow) was out from late September until the World Series with the New York Yankees this year, but he's had a "fully healthy offseason," according to general manager Matt Arnold. The Brewers did extensive work on Cortes' medicals before acquiring him from the Yankees this week as part of the […]
The Houston Astros have emerged as a serious suitor for St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado, according to multiple league sources. No deal is believed to be imminent, but talks between the two clubs have increased since this week's winter meetings started. The Cardinals have already acknowledged they are trying to trade Arenado, and […]
The Tampa Bay Rays acquired right-handers Joe Boyle and Jacob Watters, outfielder Will Simpson and a compensation Round A draft pick from the Athletics on Saturday in exchange for left-hander Jeffrey Springs, according to sources. Boyle is the biggest piece headed back to Tampa. The 25-year-old had a 1.69 ERA in three starts in Oakland […]
The Athletics are acquiring left-hander Jeffrey Springs from the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday in exchange for right-handers Joe Boyle and Jacob Watters, outfielder Will Simpson and a compensation Round A draft pick, according to sources. It's the second big addition to the A's starting rotation this offseason after they signed right-hander Luis Severino to […]
New York Giants running back Devin Singletary had a season-low two touches for eight yards in the Week 14 loss to the New Orleans Saints and should not be in any starting fantasy lineups for a Week 15 tilt against the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens defense has given up lots of big plays in 2024, […]
