Rhett Ellison, Scott Simonson Ruled Out

New York Giants tight ends Rhett Ellison (concussion) and Scott Simonson (concussion) have been ruled out for Week 17 against the Eagles. With Evan Engram (foot) also done for the year, rookie Kaden Smith will see his sixth straight start for the G-Men. The 22-year-old has 23 receptions for 170 yards and three touchdowns in […]

Sam Darnold Has Tough Test In Week 17

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold has made strides in his sophomore season in limiting turnovers, but he is still lacking the big-play ability to make him a startable QB in fantasy. Darnold has thrown for more than 300 yards just once since Week 6 and has more than two passing touchdowns in a game […]

Dalvin Cook, Kirk Cousins, Other Starters Not Expected To Play

The Minnesota Vikings are planning to treat the Week 17 game against the Bears a a mini bye week, as they are already locked into the NFC's No. 6 seed. The plan is for running back Dalvin Cook, quarterback Kirk Cousins, linebacker Eric Kendricks and other starters to rest, according to a source. That means […]

Chris Godwin Ruled Out For Week 17

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (hamstring) has officially been ruled out for the Week 17 season finale against the Falcons. One of the most popular 2019 breakout candidates in the preseason, Godwin did not disappoint with a career-high 86 catches (121 targets) for 1,333 yards and nine total touchdowns. It was the 23-year-old's […]

Falcons Will Keep Dan Quinn, Thomas Dimitroff

Atlanta Falcons owner and chairman Arthur M. Blank announced that head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff will be retained into the 2020 season. Additionally, Raheem Morris has been named the defensive coordinator, effective at the end of the 2019 season. Since moving back to defensive duties midway through this season, the Falcons […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Could Return In 2020

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick isn't completely sure of his decision heading into 2020, but he feels good enough to continue playing another season. Physically, Fitzpatrick feels great, and the Dolphins named him their 2019 MVP by members of the media and the organization. He's the team's leading passer (3,209 yards, 19 touchdowns) and their […]

Jordan Howard Good To Go Against Giants

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard (shoulder) has been cleared for Week 17 against the Giants and is "good to go," according to head coach Doug Pederson. Howard has been out since Nov. 3 against the Bears, a span of six games. As a result, his workload will be monitored and he'll be the No. […]

Chris Thompson Not A Safe Week 17 Play

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson has not been operating in the pass-catching role that once made him a valuable fantasy play in PPR formats, and now he's run out of time for the 2019 season. Thompson has seen just 17 targets in four games since returning from injury in the first week of December, […]

Adrian Peterson A Volume-Based Fantasy Play

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson will look to close out the 2019 season on a high note against the Cowboys in Week 17. The veteran has scored a touchdown in four straight games, and has routinely seen a touch count well into double digits when he's been the lead running back for the Redskins. […]

Benny Snell Jr. (RB, PIT) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Benny Snell Jr. had a team-high seven carries in Week 16 against the Jets and could lead the way for the backfield again in Week 17 with James Conner (hip)out. Conner has officially been ruled out for the […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for December 27th (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard, including our brand new DFS Matchup Ratings with daily player projections.   Premium Research & DFS Lineup Picks DFS Cheat Sheet   Game of the Day Milwaukee Bucks vs Atlanta Hawks  The Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks rank first and eighth in the NBA […]

Steven Sims Jr. Could See Increased Role

Washington Redskins wide receiver Steven Sims Jr. has stepped up in a big way over the last two weeks, racking up 11 catches for 109 yards and three touchdowns. In Week 17 he will have a slight upgrade at quarterback in Case Keenum, and he might wind up as Washington's top receiving option if Terry […]

Case Keenum Not A Safe Option In Finale

Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum may be able to lift the fantasy profiles of a couple of his pass-catchers on Sunday, but he's far from a shoe-in to help fantasy owners in the same way. No one really knows which Cowboys team is going to show up in any given week, but they do have […]

Marcus Morris Compiles 22 Points In Return To Action

New York Knicks small/power forward Marcus Morris made his return to the starting five following a one-game absence and collected 22 points on 8-for-16 shooting during Thursday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets. Morris also added eight rebounds and two assists, but eclipsed the 30-minute plateau for just the fourth time this month, which bodes well […]

Taurean Prince Has Woeful Night Shooting From Long Range

Brooklyn Nets small/power forward Taurean Prince relied heavily on the three-point shot during Thursday’s loss to the New York Knicks, but unfortunately for him, he shot just 1-for-10 from behind the arc. All 10 of Prince’s field-goal attempts came from deep, leaving him with three points, tying his season low. He was able to snatch […]

Richaun Holmes Pulls Down Season-High 18 Rebounds

Sacramento Kings forward Richaun Holmes collected 20 points, 18 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocks in a 105-104 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. It's Holmes' 11th double-double of the year, along with a season-high 18 boards. Many thought the 26-year-old would lose his role once Marvin Bagley III returned, but that hasn't been […]

Spencer Dinwiddie Fires Up Career-High 17 Free Throws

Brooklyn Nets point/shooting guard Spencer Dinwiddie continued his run of elite scoring during Thursday’s loss to the New York Knicks, compiling 25 points despite a rough 5-for-15 shooting performance. Dinwiddie attempted double-digit free throws for the fourth consecutive game, this time setting a new career high by shooting 17 times from the free-throw stripe. In […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Fills Up Stat Sheet In Loss

Sacramento Kings guard Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 19 points with seven rebounds, six assists, three triples, three blocks, two assists, and a steal in a 105-104 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Bogdanovic returned after missing a week with an ankle injury and wasn't limited in any way, as he played 43 minutes. He did struggle to […]

Robert Covington Bounces Back With Nice Stat-line

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Robert Covington tallied 19 points, eight rebounds, two triples, two blocks, and an assist in a 105-104 win over the Sacramento Kings. A season-high 40 minutes, thanks to two overtime periods, allowed Covington to haul up a season-high 19 shots. It appears his issues with the team are over, after being late […]

NFL DFS GPP Stacks for FanDuel, DraftKings (Week 17)

Hey there RotoBallers! The majority of fantasy leagues conclude in Week 16, meaning there should be plenty of fantasy gamers out there with no skin in the game for the first time all season. That makes this a great weekend to fill out some DFS lineups and enjoy the games. The Week 17 main slate […]

Andrew Wiggins Flirts With Triple-Double In Win Over Kings

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins scored 18 points with 10 rebounds, seven assists, and two triples in a 105-104 win over the Sacramento Kings. Wiggins shot a season-low 21.1 percent from the field, though his fantasy owners were likely happy with his near triple-double. Though he's in a two-game shooting slump, Wiggins has been excellent […]

Antonio Brown Working Out For Saints

Free-agent wide receiver Antonio Brown is working out with the New Orleans Saints this morning, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Saints have been without a legitimate number-two receiver next to Michael Thomas all year- and Brown would be more than capable. As Schefter stated, the Saints are doing their "due diligence", so it will be […]

C.J. McCollum Scores 25 Points In Losing Effort

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum managed a 25-point outing on Thursday against the Jazz, shooting 10-for-23 from the field and 3-for-8 from downtown. He also extended his streak with at least one steal to six games, adding four rebounds and a pair of assists. The shots have been dropping for McCollum for a […]

Damian Lillard Racks Up 34 Points In Thursday's Loss

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard enjoyed a 34-point outing on Thursday, but it wasn't enough to lead to team to victory against Utah. Shooting 10-for-21 from the field and 7-for-13 from downtown, Lillard did a lot of good stuff offensively, but he ended up with a minus-26 rating for the game. He finished […]

Gorgui Dieng Leads Team In Points And Rebounds

Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng scored 21 points with 15 rebounds, three triples, two steals, and a block in a 105-104 win over the Sacramento Kings. Dieng certainly benefited from two overtime periods, as he played a season-high 41 minutes to get to his massive double-double totals. The 29-year-old has been the clear winner with […]

Joe Ingles Scores 26 Points With Six Treys

Utah Jazz guard/forward Joe Ingles continued his good run of form with a 26-point effort against the Blazers on Thursday. He shot a nice 10-for-15 from the field, including 6-for-10 from three-point range. Ingles is having an outstanding month from downtown, sinking close to 54 percent of his attempts. He also had five rebounds, four […]

Rudy Gobert Extends Double-Double Streak To 14 Games

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert didn't let Hassan Whiteside's presence bother him in Thursday's clash with the Blazers, finishing with 16 points and 15 rebounds while limiting the Portland center to just eight points and six boards. He shot a perfect 7-for-7 from the field and cashed in twice at the charity stripe with six […]

Donovan Mitchell Explodes In Second Half Versus Blazers

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell had a superb 28-point second half and ended Thursday's win over Portland with 35 points on 12-for-19 shooting. He was 3-for-6 from downtown and 8-for-11 at the line, adding seven assists and three rebounds. Mitchell managed only 13 points on Monday against Miami, so this was a huge bounce-back effort […]

Top NFL Betting Expert Picks For Week 17 (12/29/19)

We had a great Week 16 which put my regular season total back to .500, which is about where we've hovered all year. The Patriots got the week off to a hot start by squeaking by with a seven-point win, meanwhile the Saints took care of business thanks to arguably the best connection in football. […]

2020 Offseason Shortstop Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Mixed Leagues

It's never too early to start looking ahead to the next baseball season, so here we deliver our 2020 fantasy baseball rankings to those of you looking to scratch your fantasy itch. Whether you're already eliminated from fantasy football contention, or you're getting a head start on next year's keeper selections, RotoBaller has got you […]