Week 1 Busts - Overvalued Players To Avoid In Fantasy Football

It's finally here. That moment all of you fantasy football fanatics have been waiting for. Week 1 of the 2019 regular season. No longer will we have to sit through meaningless preseason games and training camp babble. You can finally see if your prized draft-pick selections will pay off. Throw your special jersey on, kick […]

Big Machine Vodka 400: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy NASCAR Lineup Picks

There's only one cure for "Flat Track Fever" and it's coming for us Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Brickyard is one of NASCAR's most prestigious races in the sport, which makes it like an infinity stone that every driver is chasing after. Expect a pretty tight race this Sunday as it's difficult to pass […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/8/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Friday baseball! With the NFL season officially kicking off, a lot of attention is set on football around the DFS world. We will hopefully see some dead lineups in lower-dollar contests and we will look to take advantage. It may be football season, but DraftKings is keeping it up with the huge MLB […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 24

The season is galloping towards the finish. It is vital that fantasy managers target the categories they need. This week the primary focus for outfield additions will be to maximize venues. Some might cause a little tingle of concern when you read their name. Don't be afraid. Do what you're comfortable doing with your roster. […]

Running Back Sleepers You Missed on Draft Day

I recently identified some draft-day sleepers that won't pan out as expected. Now, it's time to take the other side and find some running back sleepers that you didn't even know were sleepers. Whether you believe in handcuffing at RB or not, we must always keep an eye on backup running backs in fantasy football. […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 24

With just three weeks remaining in the 2019 season, the stakes are at their highest. There is precious little room for error as we barrel toward the conclusion of the year. That's true regardless of format; head-to-head owners have to navigate their league's postseason, while rotisserie players must make every move count as they scratch […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 24

Wow. Well, if we all learned anything about sports in the past couple of days, it's that we can all be glad that there is far less baggage attached to our top draft picks in fantasy baseball than there is in fantasy football. Even with that in mind, these final three weeks aren't about the […]

The Cut List (Week 24) - Time to Let Go?

Time is running out to make a move in your league. You're still looking to hit on categories that are close while sacrificing those where you are fairly isolated in the standings with little to gain. Achievable gaps are only getting smaller, too. Harder to make up two or three home runs in three weeks […]

Jake Odorizzi Strikes Out 10 on Saturday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi pitched well in a 5-3 win over the Cleveland Indians on Saturday. Odorizzi allowed two runs over 5 1/3 innings while striking out 10 in a no-decision. He zipped through five scoreless innings before Cleveland caught up to him for two runs in the sixth. Odorizzi has been a reliable […]

Big Machine Vodka 400: Practice Report

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The Monster Energy Cup Series is back at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Big Machine Vodka 400 on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. ET. Ganassi Racing driver Kyle Larson ($10,300 DraftKings, $11,700 FanDuel) was on top after the first practice session on Saturday afternoon, posting […]

Pass Rush vs QB Matchups to Watch - Week 1

Quarterbacks typically struggle against pressure. You're going to have some that find ways to excel, but the majority prefer a clean pocket to throw from. When looking at which quarterback belongs in your lineups, you're typically factoring a few things on the defensive side of the ball: how he has fared against that scheme in […]

Wide Receiver Matchups To Target in Week 1

Week 1 of the NFL season is upon us and considering how little offensive and defensive starters played this preseason, we don't have much to go off of to project how new players and coaches will impact teams on both sides of the ball.  Early on in the season, we will need to use 2018 […]

Break The Slate: DraftKings NFL DFS Lineup Picks - Week 1

FOOTBALL IS BACK!!! Are you guys pumped? I'm pumped! I'm so excited to share my DraftKings DFS picks with you every week this season here at RotoBaller and I look forward to this journey that we have in front of us. There is always so much hope in Week 1 and it will be my […]

Breshad Perriman Could Take Over DeSean Jackson Role

With DeSean Jackson back in Philadelphia, Buccaneers wide receiver Breshad Perriman steps into the WR3 role. Although Jackson is significantly more talented, Perriman can pass as a burner option at WR and maybe make a few plays this season. He is largely viewed as a bust due to his underperformance in Baltimore along with his […]

Peyton Barber Best Left on Bench

Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber is basically a lame-duck running back waiting to get replaced. He is the incumbent starter by default due to Ronald Jones II's atrocious rookie year but now faces a more motivated Jones II and potential breakout RB Dare Ogunbowale. Ogunbowale likely sees plenty of third-down work and two-minute drills, while […]

Chris Godwin a Must-Start in Week 1

Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin has had an electric preseason and training camp. His name was thrown in every sleeper article imaginable and his slot role in the offense is one that has typically seen success under Bruce Arians. All the stars are seemingly aligning for Godwin to breakout in 2019. What better way to […]

Matt LaCosse Probably Out On Sunday Night

New England Patriots tight end Matt LaCosse (ankle) isn't expected to suit up against Pittsburgh on Sunday night. The 26-year-old was injured during preseason play against the Titans, and with a massive void left at the position, sophomore Ryan Izzo will serve as the starter against the Steelers Defense. Expect Julian Edelman, Josh Gordon, and […]

Mike Evans Anticipated To Suit Up In Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (illness) is likely to play in Week 1 against San Francisco. Evans did not practice on Friday after coming down with the flu; however, he is apparently well enough to go and draws a favorable matchup against the 49ers Defense on Sunday. He is a must-start in all […]

Ronald Jones II is a Risky Start for Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II is in a timeshare/running-back-by-committee for the foreseeable future and should be benched in most leagues against the 49ers. Although the matchup is awesome and could present a breakout opportunity for the second-year RB, he just is not guaranteed enough touches to warrant taking on the risk outside […]

Robby Anderson Likely To Play Against Buffalo

New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson (calf) will likely play on Sunday against Buffalo. Anderson was a limited participant at practices throughout the week, but he could have a strong outing against the Bills Defense in Week 1 nonetheless. He is a must-start in most cases, with Jamison Crowder and Quincy Enunwa losing some […]

Stefon Diggs Expected To Play In Week 1

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (hamstring) is expected to play on Sunday against Atlanta. Diggs did not practice on Wednesday but was able to participate in a limited capacity on Thursday and Friday while nursing a strain. He draws a favorable matchup against the Falcons Defense and could be in line for a strong […]

Alex Dickerson To Receive Cortisone Shot In Oblique

San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex Dickerson (oblique) is being sent back to San Francisco to receive a cortisone shot in his right oblique, per NBC Sports' Alex Pavlovic. Dickerson has not played in the last four games. The 29-year-old has been quite useful for the Giants this season and for fantasy players, posting a .289/.349/.526 […]

Week 1 Start/Sit: Monday Night Football Matchup Analysis

Like every season, we have a double-header to start Week 1 of Monday Night Football. And like every season, one of those games involves the Raiders. But we will get to their game second. The first game of the night will pit a new-look Houston Texans team against the New Orleans Saints. We will have […]

Johnny Cueto To Make Season Debut Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto is slated to make his first start of the season this upcoming Tuesday against the Pirates, per NBC Sports' Ali Thanawalla. Cueto has spent the season recovering from Tommy John surgery and had his return delayed by a few days due to back tightness. The 33-year-old has been […]

Jandel Gustave Earns Save Saturday; Will Smith Unavailable

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jandel Gustave earned his first career save in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Dodgers. Gustave allowed no runs on no hits and a walk with no strikeouts in the ninth inning. While he has pitched well this season, the more relevant fantasy news was that Giants closer Will Smith was […]

Aaron Civale Allows Just One Run on Saturday

Cleveland Indians rookie starting pitcher Aaron Civale pitched five solid innings on Saturday, allowing just one run on three hits and three walks. He struck out four and threw just 80 pitches. Civale lowered his ERA to 1.93, and opposing hitters and batting just .222 against him. His only issue has been going deep in […]

Adam Wainwright Pitches Seven Strong Innings on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright pitched very well on Saturday, tossing seven innings. He earned a win, improving to 11-9 on the season. Saturday, he allowed just one run on six hits and a walk. He only struck out three, but he was able to limit contact and lowered his ERA to 4.16. […]

Marcell Ozuna Hits a Three-Run Bomb on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna hit a three-run bomb on Saturday, going 1-for-3 with two walks. He ended up with three RBI and three runs scored, raising his slash line to .255/.334/.499. The home run was his 26th and he now has 81 RBI on the season. Ozuna has been streaky this season as […]

J.D. Martinez Keeps Red Sox From Being Shut Out

In the midst of a mini-slump after being scorching hot through August, Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez provided the only offense that Boston could manage in a 5-1 loss to the New York Yankees on Saturday night. Martinez was 2-for 24 prior to the ninth-inning solo blast, after slashing .396/.484/.792 with 11 home runs […]