Elias Pettersson Leads Canucks Over Sharks With Two-Goal Night

Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson scored two goals in Saturday's win, giving him six goals and 20 points in only 14 games. Pettersson's second tally of the night came on the power play, giving him his second power-play goal of the season. On a per-game basis, Pettersson is scoring at a very similar rate to […]

Daily Fantasy NASCAR DFS Driver Rankings: AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway

All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. These daily fantasy NASCAR rankings were determined by a combination of DraftKings and FanDuel prices, and the projected DFS points each driver is expected to earn in this week’s race. Sean Engel is a six-time DraftKings tournament winner and a 15 year Fantasy […]

Duke Williams A Healthy Scratch For Bills

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Duke Williams is a healthy inactive for Week 9 against the Redskins. Running back T.J. Yeldon also remains a healthy scratch with rookie Devin Singletary backing up Frank Gore in the backfield. Williams caught a touchdown on Oct. 6 in the win over the Titans, but he has just six catches […]

Updated Week 9 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 9 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 9 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Dede Westbrook is officially inactive for Week 9. James Conner (shoulder) is reportedly unlikely to play in Week 9. Davante Adams is expected to return this week […]

Curtis Samuel Active In Week 9

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (shoulder) is active for Week 9 against the Titans. Samuel hasn't been as trustworthy for fantasy owners with Kyle Allen at quarterback instead of Cam Newton (foot), but he still has some fantasy appeal as a boom-or-bust WR3. The 23-year-old had a healthy 11 targets in the loss in […]

DeSean Jackson Officially Active Against Bears

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson (abdomen) is officially active in Week 9 against the Bears. It'll be Jackson's first action since his injury in Week 2. He went off in the season opener for eight catches, 154 yards and two touchdowns, and he'll return to his role as the team's field-stretcher as a deep […]

Patrick Mahomes, Frank Clark Out Against Vikes

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) and defensive end Frank Clark (neck) are both inactive for Week 9 against the Vikings. Mahomes was a game-time decision, but the Chiefs are playing it safe with their star quarterback. There's a good chance he returns in Week 10 to face the Titans. When he's back, Mahomes […]

Demaryius Thomas Active For Week 9

New York Jets wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (ankle, hamstring), who was listed as questionable, is active for Week 9 against the Dolphins. Thomas has had a solid 14 targets the last two weeks with Sam Darnold back at quarterback as the No. 3 receiver behind Robby Anderson and Jamison Crowder. DT remains more of a […]

James Conner Officially Inactive Against Colts

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (shoulder) is officially inactive for Week 9's matchup with the Indianapolis Colts, according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Conner suffered the AC joint injury near the end of last week's game, and could potentially miss several weeks. Expect Jaylen Samuels to take on the majority of the […]

Adam Thielen Is Active For Week 9 Against Chiefs

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) is active for Week 9's contest against the Kansas City Chiefs. Thielen was a limited participant in practice this week and was fully expected to return from his one-game absence. Roll Thielen out as a low-end WR1 in an advantageous matchup, though he's a risky play in daily […]

Chris Herndon IV Active Against Dolphins

New York Jets tight end Chris Herndon IV (hamstring) is active for Week 9 against the Dolphins for the first time this season, but based on what head coach Adam Gase said this week, Herndon isn't expected to play a lot, if at all. The matchup is about as good as it gets, but fantasy […]

Jaxson Hayes (C, NOP) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of leagues ANALYSIS: While the last two games of Jaxson Hayes haven't gone the same way his first one did -- he had 19 points on 9-for-11 shooting in that one -- he's still worth a roster spot in a 14-team or deeper league at this […]

James White's Injury Is Minor

New England Patriots running back James White's (toe) injury is described as very minor, according to a source. White was listed as questionable for Sunday night against the Ravens after popping up on the injury report on Friday, but he's expected to suit up for the team's toughest opponent yet this season. White has done […]

Gardner Minshew Could Remain Starter

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback Gardner Minshew could remain the team's starting quarterback even after Nick Foles (collarbone) is ready to return, which is expected to be in Week 11 after the team's Week 10 bye. There's a lot riding on the Week 9 contest against the Texans in London for Minshew as a result. The […]

AAA Texas 500 DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy NASCAR Lineup Picks

Somewhere out there, the big old cowboy is yodeling in the sky because he knows this is the last time NASCAR will be in the great state of Texas this season. Back in March, Denny Hamlin pulled out his imaginary six-shooters, and fired away for the win after starting in sixth. Hamlin has a shot […]

Injured Reserve On The Table For Cam Newton

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (foot) is using the weekend to consider his options on how to move forward with his plan for recovery following a visit to foot and ankle expect Dr. Robert Anderson. Surgery for his Lisfranc injury wasn't recommended and isn't in the plans, and the hope is that more rest will […]

Richaun Holmes (PF/C, SAC) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In All Leagues OWNED IN: 53% of leagues ANALYSIS: Here at RotoBaller, we usually keep these weekly waiver pieces restricted to lesser owned players, but in the early days of the NBA season there will guys who suddenly see 50 percent spikes in ownership out of nowhere. It's usually worth owning those […]

Rodney Hood (SG/SF, HOU) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 20% of leagues ANALYSIS: With athleticism and a smooth lefty stroke, Rodney Hood has always been a tantalizing option for fantasy owners. Now fully ingratiated into the Portland Trail Blazers organization, the five-year veteran has gotten off to an impressive start. His 12.2 points per game are […]

Eric Paschall (SF/PF, GSW) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of leagues ANALYSIS: Drastic changes to Golden State's roster have opened up opportunities for players like Eric Paschall that haven’t ordinarily been present during the team’s five-year run.  A recent second-round pick by the Warriors, the former Villanova alum has taken full advantage of his near 30 […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for November 3rd (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 Miami Heat The Houston Rockets and Miami Heat have both been pushing the pace this […]

Danuel House Jr. (SG/SF, HOU) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of leagues ANALYSIS: After making a name for himself in the NBA last season, Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward Danuel House Jr. is taking the leap to become a valuable fantasy asset in 2019. After starting in only 13 of the 39 games he played for […]

Bryn Forbes (PG/SG, SA) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of leagues ANALYSIS: With at least two three-pointers made in each of his first four games this year, San Antonio Spurs guard Bryn Forbes is an excellent target for any fantasy owners in need of three-point shooting help. Forbes shot a stellar 42.6% from beyond the […]

Christian Wood (PF/C, DET) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 11% of leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit Pistons power forward/center Christian Wood has seen some extended playing time so far this year as the team awaits Blake Griffin's (knee) return. The timetable for Griffin to make it back on the court is currently unknown, but for however long his […]

Rams Will Be Cautious With Brandin Cooks

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks visited a concussion specialist during the Rams bye week. While the visit was deemed to be positive, the Rams plan to be cautious with Cooks, who'd already suffered another concussion this year. At this point, it might be safe to assume that Cooks will be out for awhile. […]

Patrick Mahomes Out, Matt Moore Starting In Week 9

Kansas City Chiefs starting quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) will miss another game on Sunday when the Chiefs face the Minnesota Vikings, which means that Matt Moore will earn another start for the Chiefs. Moore threw for 267 yards and a pair of touchdowns in Week 8, so his presence isn't a death sentence for the […]

Fantasy Football Mailbag - Week 9

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 […]

Week 9 Chat - Live Fantasy Football Game Day Q&A

It's Sunday Morning Week 9... Do You Know Who to Start? Each Sunday morning of the NFL season, RotoBaller's experts will be moderating the industry's leading live chat room and answering a bunch of your fantasy football questions, from around 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM ET. Come join in on the fun, and get your […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/3/19): NBA DFS Lineups

Welcome to NBA Sunday! With most eyes pointed towards the NFL, we have plenty of money to make over here on the court. We have just five games on the main slate, but there is plenty to look at across the board. We're waiting on Jimmy Butler news, who is currently questionable. Make sure you […]

Dede Westbrook Inactive Against Texans

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook (shoulder) is in active for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans. As it's the early London game, fantasy owners should make sure Westbrook is out of their lineups as soon as possible. D.J. Chark is a must-start option against Houston's porous secondary, while Chris Conley has flex appeal.

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 9

Welcome to our Week 9 matchup analysis and start/sit column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every single contest from the Sunday slate in one convenient location, helping you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. Be sure to check back regularly because this article will be updated as news comes in regarding injuries and other […]