Darren Sproles To Retire After Season

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles (hip) will retire at the end of the season, ending his 15-year career. Sproles is currently out for the season with a torn right hip flexor. "I gave it everything I had on every play," Sproles said. The 36-year-old pint-sized back ran for 66 yards on just 17 carries […]

Buccaneers To Bring Back Jameis Winston In 2020

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to bring back quarterback Jameis Winston for the 2020 season, according to sources. He's slated to get tagged in some form, but the exact type is unknown. The former No. 1 overall pick has led the Buccaneers to four straight wins and has gone over 400 yards passing in […]

Greg Zuerlein Planning To Kick Saturday

The plan is for Los Angeles Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein (quadriceps) to play in Week 16 against the 49ers on Saturday, according to a source. Zuerlein didn't get in much practice this week and is listed as questionable for the game, but the Rams didn't sign kicker Brett Maher after working him out on Thursday. […]

Alexander Mattison Questionable Against Packers

Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Alexander Mattison (ankle) got in a limited practice on Saturday and is questionable for Week 16 against the Packers on Monday night. With Dalvin Cook (shoulder) being ruled out, Mattison could have RB2 upside in a good matchup against the Packers if he plays, but at less than 100 percent […]

Dalvin Cook Listed As Out Versus Green Bay

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (shoulder) is listed as out for Monday night's divisional tilt against the Green Bay Packers. Cook didn't practice all week after suffering a shoulder injury and leaving the game in Week 15 against the Los Angeles Chargers, and he could be in danger of missing the season finale against […]

Kyle Rudolph Is A Shaky Week 16 Start

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph has had a solid second half of the season as he has six touchdowns in his last eight games. However, he's really difficult to trust in Week 16 against the Green Bay Packers. Target-hog Adam Thielen is now healthy and expected to play a full complement of snaps - […]

Aaron Jones Faces Tough Matchup In Week 16

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones faces a tough test against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 16. Jones has averaged 13 carries per game but only two receptions per game in his last five contests. The 24-year-old has managed to salvage fantasy value several times with his knack for scoring touchdowns in the red […]

Stefon Diggs Is A Strong Week 16 Option

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs has a strong track record against the Green Bay Packers as he has hit paydirt in each of the last six meetings between the storied franchises (seven total touchdowns). Injuries to the Vikings' top two running backs likely means that they will be looking to throw a bit more […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/21/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome to NBA Saturday night. We have seven games on the board tonight, but a ton of different options to pay up for. There is value to pay down for, but we have to get it perfect in tournaments. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for […]

Mike Boone Is An Upside RB2 In Week 16

Minnesota Vikings running back Mike Boone has a great chance to be one of those random, out-of-nowhere fantasy superstars that make the difference in fantasy championships this season. Dalvin Cook (shoulder) and Alexander Mattison (ankle) didn't practice all week and aren't likely to play, while Boone excelled with 13 carries for 56 yards and two […]

Aaron Rodgers A Risky Start Against Vikings

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will face the Minnesota Vikings in a crucial Week 16 divisional matchup. For all his criticisms this year as a fantasy QB, Rodgers currently sits as NFL.com's QB8 on the year. Rodgers was sharp last week against the Bears stingy defense- though the stat sheet won't show it- considering […]

Kirk Cousins Is A High-End QB2 Against Packers

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has played very well this season, but it hasn't always translated to fantasy success. The Vikings remain a run-oriented team and have blown a lot of teams out, meaning Cousins hasn't needed to throw much in a number of contests. Though Mike Boone is no slouch, the likely absence of […]

Kyle Lowry Scores 26 Points In Victory

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry posted his third consecutive 20-plus point performance in Friday's 122-118 victory over the Wizards, finishing with 26 points, nine assists, four rebounds and one steal in 41 minutes. The 33-year-old went 7-for-14 from the field, 3-for-7 from three-point range and 9-for-11 from the free-throw line to extend his recent stretch […]

Serge Ibaka Posts Double-Double In Victory

Toronto Raptors forward/center Serge Ibaka made his first start of the season in Friday's 122-118 victory against the Wizards, while finishing with 23 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks on 7-for-10 shooting from the field and 2-for-3 from three-point range in a season-high 36 minutes of action. Ibaka made the start for the injured Marc […]

Fred VanVleet Falls Short of Triple-Double In Return

Toronto Raptors guard Fred Vanvleet (knee) made his return to the starting lineup in Friday's 122-118 victory over the Wizards, totaling 18 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and one steal on 6-for-18 shooting from field goal range. VanVleet returned from a five-game absence due to knee soreness, but the 25-year-old logged 34 minutes of action […]

Bradley Beal Scores 37 Points In Loss

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal finished with 37 points, seven rebounds, six assists and one steal in Friday's 122-118 loss to the Raptors, while shooting 12-for-24 from the field and 3-for-10 from three-point range in 39 minutes. The 26-year-old bounced back from a rough shooting performance against the Bulls on Wednesday with his second 30+ […]

Ish Smith Scores Season-High 26 Points Against Raptors

Washington Wizards guard Ish Smith scored a season-high 26 points in Friday's 122-118 loss to the Raptors, continuing his theme of dominant performances against the Raptors throughout his career. The 31-year-old added two assists, one rebound, one steal and one block in 30 minutes, while shooting a perfect 9-for-9 from field goal range, 4-for-4 from […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for December 21st (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 Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns The Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns rank third and eighth in the NBA […]

Fantasy Basketball Risers and Fallers: Week 9

Welcome to the fantasy basketball risers and fallers column, a weekly look at a few players whose stock is rising and a few who've been struggling with some analysis of why that's been the case. As always, this doesn't mean you need to drop these players who are struggling, but this could be a useful piece […]

QB vs Pass Rush Matchups To Watch - Week 16

Week 16 is here, and fantasy championships are on the line. Some teams head into the fantasy finals as big favorites but others are scrapping to pull off a big win as underdogs. Real teams start at quarterback, and the position is pretty important for fantasy as well. Quarterbacks have changed the game for fantasy […]

Fantasy Football Mailbag - Q&A for Week 15

This article's content may vary week-to-week, but generally, it will be answering questions fielded from either the @RotoBallerNFL twitter account or my personal one (@RotoSurgeon). This week, the focus is on start/sit questions, and there were plenty. Every week, many of us struggle with which quarterback to start, or who to flex, and I am […]

Fantasy Basketball Week In Review: Week 9

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight one key fantasy basketball takeaway from each night during the past week. These viewpoints can be both positive and negative and will hopefully help to provide insight into different roster moves you should consider making. Fantasy basketball has a lot of moving pieces […]

William Nylander, Leafs Beat Up On Rangers 6-3

The Toronto Maple Leafs rolled over the New York Rangers by a score of 6-3 on Friday night. Leafs forward William Nylander had two goals and an assist in the win. He now has 27 points in just 36 games which tied his offensive output from a disappointing 2018-19 season. Mitch Marner has been on […]

Ben Bishop Chased In Stars Ugly Loss

The Dallas Stars lost Friday night's game by a score of 7-4. Goaltender Ben Bishop was pulled from the game after allowing six goals on 20 shots. The star netminder has only allowed more than three goals one other time this season. After this dud, Bishop still has a strong save percentage of .926 on […]

Noel Acciari Nets Hat Trick In Panthers Win

The Florida Panthers dumped the Dallas Stars by a score of 7-4 thanks to Noel Acciari’s second straight game with a hat trick. The undrafted center from Rhode Island now has a career-high 11 goals this season and has also tied his season-high in points with 14. Jonathan Huberdeau had four points, including three assists. […]

Saturday Football Matchups Analysis - Week 16

I hope everyone is enjoying a restful holiday season! Although Thursday Night Football has concluded for the 2019 NFL season, there are still a bevy of games to be played on Saturday in Week 16 that will determine the fates of fantasy owners who have made it thus far without being eliminated from the playoffs. […]

Inside the Tent - Week 16 NFL Injury Insight

At RotoBaller, we can't stress enough the importance of keeping up with injuries and playing your best lineup week after week. Players are going to get injured, that's an unavoidable fact. What's avoidable though is making the wrong roster decisions based on the injuries surrounding your fantasy squad. If you want to dominate your leagues […]

Break The Slate: DraftKings NFL DFS Lineup Picks - Week 16 (Saturday Slate)

Hi RotoBallers and thanks for joining me for this special edition of Break The Slate! With the college football regular season over, the NFL will be taking advantage of the available air time Saturday, which provides us with a nice little three-game slate that's really similar to what we see on Thanksgiving Day. These DraftKings lineup […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 16 (Saturday) - Daily Fantasy Football

Three games are scheduled on Saturday as the league heads toward the final stretch. Houston at Tampa, which is the first game of the day, leads the slate from a Vegas standpoint with a projected overall score of 53 points. Expect that game to be a shootout, even with the Buccaneers banged up on the […]

NFL Saturday DFS Prop Picks for Week 16 - Monkey Knife Fight

We're in Week 16 of the NFL season, and our friends at Monkey Knife Fight are offering some of the coolest, and easiest to win, NFL DFS games in the industry. On MKF, there are no massive tournaments where you have to get ridiculously lucky just to cash. You're just playing against the house, and the […]