Nicolas Batum Available To Make Return Saturday

Charlotte Hornets shooting guard/small forward Nicolas Batum has not played since his team’s opening night back on Oct. 23, but he has been given the thumbs up to participate in Saturday’s game versus the Detroit Pistons. Batum, who has been sidelined due to a broken left middle finger, came off the bench in the season […]

T.J. McConnell Has Been Ruled Out For Saturday’s Game

Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell will be absent from Saturday’s contest against the Milwaukee Bucks due to a sore right groin. The timing of his injury is rough for both he and the Pacers, who will be without point guard Malcolm Brogdon (back) versus Milwaukee as well. McConnell’s absence paves the way for Aaron […]

Myles Turner Cleared To Make Return Saturday

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner has made a drastic pivot in his health and has been given the green light to suit up Saturday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Turner had previously been tagged as doubtful to play, which may mean that his workload may not immediately return to previous levels even with his place in […]

Andrew Wiggins Will Miss Saturday’s Contest

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Andrew Wiggins has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Houston Rockets due to personal reasons. Wiggins’ absence marks his second straight night on the bench, paving the way for Jarrett Culver and Josh Okogie to see additional minutes and thus have their DFS values increased. Wiggins has gone […]

Dwayne Bacon is Probable for Saturday

Charlotte Hornets forward Dwayne Bacon (knee) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the New York Knicks. However, Bacon was listed as probable for Friday and didn't end up playing. He's been awful at shooting this season, so most fantasy owners should stay away regardless. He could be worth a look in deep leagues […]

Jimmy Butler is Questionable Versus Pelicans

Miami Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Goran Dragic (illness) is questionable as well, so maybe they both have the same thing. Duncan Robinson, Kendrick Nunn, and Tyler Herro would see big minutes if Butler or Dragic don't suit up on Saturday. They'd be […]

Goran Dragic Could Sit on Saturday

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. However, Dragic was listed as questionable for Thursday and ended up playing. It doesn't sound like this illness is going to hold him back from playing on Saturday. Fantasy owners should check back closer to tip-off just […]

Jonathan Isaac Might Play on Sunday

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (ankle) was able to fully participate during practice on Saturday, according to head coach Steve Clifford. He did not play on Friday and an MRI revealed a sprained ankle. Al-Farouq Aminu would start again if Isaac is unable to suit up for Sunday's game against the Spurs. Fantasy owners should […]

Malcolm Brogdon is Doubtful to Play

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon (back) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Brogdon played just nine minutes in Friday's contest due to a sore back. The Pacers are expected to play it safe here and let Brogdon rest. T.J. McConnell (groin) is listed as questionable, so Aaron Holiday and Justin […]

Myles Turner is Not Expected to Play Saturday

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. It's looking like Turner is headed towards missing his ninth straight game here. The Pacers are really banged up, so expect Domantas Sabonis to do just about everything on the offensive side. Goga Bitadze will see more minutes […]

T.J. McConnell is Questionable for Saturday

Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (groin) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He played well on Friday, but tweaked his groin during the game. Malcolm Brogdon (back) and Jeremy Lamb (ankle) are doubtful to suit up here. Justin Holiday and Aaron Holiday could see heavy minutes in this one. Fantasy […]

Kyrie Irving Ruled Out for Saturday

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He wasn't on the injury report before, but this is likely more of a rest thing than it is about his shoulder. Spencer Dinwiddie should start and see as many minutes as he can handle. He'll be a […]

Clint Capela Won't Play on Saturday

Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (head) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He suffered a concussion on Wednesday and still needs to clear the NBA concussion protocol. Tyson Chandler and Isaiah Hartenstein should split up the minutes at center. P.J. Tucker should benefit the most from the loss of […]

Lonzo Ball Won't Play Against Heat

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (groin) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Miami Heat. This marks the fourth game in a row that Ball has missed due to a groin issue. J.J. Redick (toe), Josh Hart (ankle) are sidelined as well for Saturday. E'Twaun Moore, Frank Jackson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker will […]

Jahlil Okafor Sits Out on Saturday

New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Miami Heat. He missed Thursday's game due to a left ankle issue. The team is going to be cautious and rest him again here. Derrick Favors should log in heavy minutes and be a popular DFS option. Jaxson Hayes […]

J.J. Redick Won't Play on Saturday

New Orleans Pelicans guard J.J. Redick (toe) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Miami Heat. He suffered a left toe sprain on Thursday and will sit this one out because of it. E'Twaun Moore, Frank Jackson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker will all be asked to play heavy minutes. Fantasy owners in deep leagues […]

Brandon Ingram is Questionable for Saturday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Miami Heat. He's missed each of the last two games and has been downgraded to questionable here. J.J. Redick (toe), Josh Hart (knee, ankle) and Lonzo Ball (groin) have all been ruled out. Jrue Holiday will be asked to […]

Andrew Wiggins is Questionable for Saturday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Andrew Wiggins (personal) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Houston Rockets. Wiggins did not play on Friday due to a death in the family. It's unclear whether or not Wiggins will be back in time to play here. Fantasy owners should check back closer to tip-off. It will be […]

Danuel House Won't Play on Saturday

Houston Rockets forward Danuel House (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was listed as out, but the team has officially ruled him out for this one. Austin Rivers should start in his place and will make an interesting option for DFS contests.

D'Angelo Russell is Out At Least Two Weeks

Golden State Warriors guard D'Angelo Russell (thumb) is expected to miss at least two weeks of action. Russell suffered a sprained thumb during Friday's game, but the X-rays came back clean. He'll be re-evaluated in two weeks, but this is a big blow to the already banged up Warriors. Ky Bowman, Alec Burks, and Jordan […]

Will Barton is Questionable for Sunday

Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He's been off to a great start this season, but the Nuggets may elect to give him a rest day here. Michael Porter Jr., Malik Beasley and Monte Morris would all benefit in the absence of Barton. Fantasy […]

Saints Defense Has Upside in Week 11

The New Orleans Saints Defense was a bit of a disappointment last week. They only registered one sack and one interception and gave up 26 points. Week 11 brings a strong bounce-back chance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Quarterback Jameis Winston has a league-high 24 turnovers. The Bucs offensive line ranks 29th in sacks allowed. […]

Fantasy Football Mailbag - Q&A for Week 11

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 […]

QB vs Pass Rush Matchups To Watch - Week 11

It's Week 11, and we have to get wins. The playoffs are just around the corner, and we can't afford to take losses. You likely have just a week or two before the fantasy playoffs, and having the right quarterback can make all the difference. We have several great matchups coming up this week while […]

Inside the Tent - Week 11 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 […]

Fantasy Football IDP Rankings for Week 11 (Top 100)

Don't underestimate the power of the IDP. We've already seen Joe Schobert put up a monster game on Thursday night with a sack, seven solo tackles, and two interceptions. Jamal Adams may have won some games single-handedly last week with his strip-sack for a TD along with eight tackles and another sack. Likewise, Jadveon Clowney […]

Give Up on Jared Goff Before It's Too Late

Not long ago, we were discussing the quarterback stable for the 2019 season in preparation for our season-long drafts. Two months and change, that is. Back in September, there were just a couple quarterbacks deemed as locks to be drafted inside the first three or four rounds: Patrick Mahomes, Deshaun Watson, and only for those […]

Wil Lutz A Great Option Against Tampa Bay

New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz is set up for a good day against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Lutz was the muscle of the Saints' offense last week, as he made all three field-goal attempts and was responsible for all their points scored. The 25-year-old has made 19 of 23 field-goal attempts and 19 of […]

Dynasty League Running Back Trades: Getting the Proper Returns

In fantasy football dynasty leagues, there is always tomorrow. That is what makes the format so compelling. Yes, your team may be out of it this year, but your season is never really over. If your team has four wins, one more defeat and you are likely done for the season. If you have less […]

Jared Cook A Strong Option In Week 11

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook gets an excellent matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 11. He's coming off a great game, in which he caught a season-high six of 10 targets for 74 yards. It was the first time the 32-year-old has eclipsed 50 receiving yards this season. He'll have a […]