NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - December 18, 2024

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Each night, we will bring you our award-winning NHL DFS Heat Map with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet: Blue means ELITE, Green means GO (good for the player), Yellow means value/supplemental play, […]

Quentin Johnston Removed From Injury Report After Clerical Error

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston has been removed from the injury report. Johnston was listed as a non-participant on Monday, but Daniel Popper of The Athletic clarified that the Chargers had intended to list offensive lineman Zion Johnson, not Quentin Johnston. As of Tuesday, Johnston remains a full-go in practice and is not […]

Royals Avoid Arbitration With Kyle Wright

The Kansas City Royals avoided salary arbitration with right-hander Kyle Wright (shoulder) on Tuesday by signing him to a one-year, $1.8 million deal for the 2025 season, according to a source. Wright will make the same salary he did in 2025 while he was rehabbing from surgery on his right shoulder. The former fifth overall […]

Cody Poteet Dealt To The Cubs

The Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed reliever Cody Poteet from the New York Yankees on Tuesday in exchange for outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger and cash, according to sources. Poteet only appeared in five regular-season games (four starts) for the Yankees in 2024 and allowed seven runs (six earned) on 18 hits (two home runs) while walking […]

Clay Holmes Aiming To Throw 160 Innings In 2025

New York Mets right-hander Clay Holmes, who is expected to move from a relief role to a starting role with his new team in 2025, said he wants to be able to throw at least 160 innings next season. Holmes signed with the Mets in free agency and has confidence in the training staff to […]

Is Alvin Kamara Out For the Season? Week 16 Fantasy Football Injury Update

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (groin) is dealing with a groin injury that he suffered in Week 15. This late in the season, it's always worth questioning if players on teams that aren't headed to the playoffs will be shut down. Sometimes, teams don't have much left to play for and they don't […]

White Sox Acquire Matt Thaiss From Cubs

The Chicago White Sox acquired catcher Matt Thaiss from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations. It's already the second time Thaiss has been traded this offseason, with the Cubs landing him last month in a trade with the Los Angeles Angels. The 29-year-old left-handed-hitting backstop was no longer needed after the […]

Blue Jays Interested In Nick Pivetta

The Toronto Blue Jays are among the many teams that are interested in free-agent right-hander Nick Pivetta, who is a Canadian native. Pivetta declined a one-year, $21.05 million qualifying offer from the Boston Red Sox, so any team willing to sign him in free agency will have to give up draft-pick compensation to Boston. Despite […]

Stefon Diggs Unsure If He'll Return To Texans In 2025

Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs (knee) said he's unsure if he'll be back with the team in 2025 but wouldn't be opposed to sticking around. "I don't know what the future holds but I definitely got a home in Houston, and I love those guys over there. They're good people," Diggs said. The 31-year-old […]

Kirk Cousins Benched By Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons are benching quarterback Kirk Cousins heading into their Week 16 game against the New York Giants in favor of first-rounder Michael Penix Jr., according to head coach Raheem Morris. Despite signing Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract in the offseason, the Falcons are turning the page as they try to secure […]

Justin Herbert Expected To Play On Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (ankle) remained a limited participant during Tuesday's practice session. This is now back-to-back limited practice sessions for Herbert with a matchup against the Denver Broncos on Thursday. Herbert has been banged up since suffering an ankle injury in Week 14. Despite that, Herbert played on Sunday and is expected […]

Hayden Hurst Returns To Practice

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hayden Hurst (hip) was designated to return from the injured reserve on Monday. Hurst only missed the minimum of four games after being placed on the injured reserve in late-November. The 31-year-old was able to get through a full practice on Tuesday. That is great news, but it still seems […]

Jared McCain Undergoes Successful Surgery

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain (knee) underwent successful surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn left meniscus. He is out indefinitely. The 20-year-old out of Duke was in the running to win this season's Rookie of the Year award, averaging 15.3 points (23.8 points in eight starts). Without question, it's a tough blow to a […]

Will Dissly Misses Tuesday's Practice

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Will Dissly (shoulder) did not participate in practice on Tuesday. This is now back-to-back missed practice sessions for Dissly who missed last week's game with a shoulder injury. At this rate, fantasy managers should expect Dissly to sit out of Thursday's game against the Denver Broncos. Fellow tight end Hayden […]

Joel Embiid's Current Injury "Not Nearly As Severe"

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (face) remains sidelined due to another sinus fracture, his third throughout his career. He's due to be re-evaluated in a week. However, fantasy managers have reason to remain hopeful, with head coach Nick Nurse indicating his latest fracture is "not nearly as severe" as his previous two. In hindsight, Embiid […]

Younghoe Koo Nursing Injury

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo (undisclosed) reportedly hurt himself a bit during Monday's game, according to head coach Raheem Morris. It doesn't sound like too serious of an injury, but fantasy managers should stay tuned for another update on Wednesday. Koo made his lone extra point attempt and connected on 2-of-3 field goal attempts in […]

Teddy Bridgewater Planning To Make NFL Return

Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is reportedly planning on attempting a comeback to the NFL. The 32-year-old retired last season after playing in a reserve role with the Detroit Lions. He left the league to coach his high school alma mater. Now, Bridgewater believes he's ready to play in the NFL again. Bridgewater came into the league […]

Michael Penix Jr. Named Starting Quarterback

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has been named the starting quarterback moving forward, according to head coach Raheem Morris. This news comes a day after the 15-9 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Kirk Cousins was able to pull together a victory, but has one touchdown and nine interceptions over the last five games. […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 16 (2024)

The vast majority of you are locked into some vicious postseason battles for fantasy football supremacy, so it's time to unload those coffers. Perhaps you need immediate reinforcements, want depth, or simply block your opponents. No matter your mission, we're here to help you win with our famous waiver wire pickups list and our fantasy […]

Is Nick Chubb Out For the Season? Week 16 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (foot) has been through a lot these past two seasons. After suffering a devastating injury early in 2023 that caused him to miss just about all of the season, Chubb returned to a faltering Browns team that was losing far more games than it was winning. His play didn't […]

Andre Jackson Jr. Starting Versus OKC

Milwaukee Bucks forward Andre Jackson Jr. will start in Tuesday's NBA Cup final versus Oklahoma City. Khris Middleton (illness) was expected to play. Unfortunately, things changed drastically heading into this contest, resulting in another absence from the veteran. As usual, Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Damian Lillard (calf) will pick up most of the slack offensively. […]

Damian Lillard Cleared For Action On Tuesday Night

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (calf) is available for Tuesday's NBA Cup final versus OKC. The veteran has a contusion on his right calf. However, after missing practice on Monday, he is good to go. Lillard has played well this season, averaging 25.7 points, 7.5 assists, and 37.1% from behind the arc. With Khris Middleton […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Suiting Up Versus OKC

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will play in Tuesday's NBA Cup championship versus the Thunder. Despite dealing with right patella tendinopathy for a good portion of the 2024-25 campaign, the multi-time All-Star has had a fantastic season, averaging a career-high 32.7 points with 11.5 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.6 blocks. He'll likely get all […]

Is Patrick Mahomes Out For the Season? Week 16 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) is dealing with an ankle issue he acquired in his team's Week 15 game against the Cleveland Browns. He got hit with the good ol' high-low, as he was being tackled from behind by a Browns defender who landed on his ankles. One of his feet got trapped […]

Khris Middleton Ruled Out For NBA Cup Championship

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (illness) won't play in Tuesday's NBA Cup championship versus OKC. The 33-year-old appeared to have a good chance of playing. However, he's not feeling well, so he won't be out there. Fortunately, Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Damian Lillard (calf) will play, which will help. Andre Jackson Jr. could enter the […]

Is George Pickens Out For the Season? Week 16 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (hamstring) continues to deal with injuries heading into Week 16. He wasn't able to suit up for his team's Week 14 and 15 contests and given how tricky hamstring problems are to deal with, it's worth questioning if he'll be able to play again on Saturday. Pickens had played […]

Sincere McCormick Not Expected To Return This Year

Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Sincere McCormick (ankle) said on his personal Instagram account on Tuesday that he plans to "be back next year" after injuring his ankle in Monday night's loss to the Atlanta Falcons. It's unclear how serious McCormick's ankle injury actually is, but at 2-12 on the season, the Raiders have […]

Cardinals Agree With Budda Baker On Three-Year Extension

The Arizona Cardinals and All-Pro safety Budda Baker reached an agreement on a three-year, $54 million contract extension on Tuesday that includes $30 million in guarantees. The $18 million average per year is the biggest third contract for a safety in NFL history. The deal was negotiated by David Mulugheta of Athletes First. The 28-year-old […]

Is Diontae Johnson Out For the Season? Week 16 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Diontae Johnson has been un-startable, and un-rosterable since the Carolina Panthers traded him to his new team. There are a few reasons for this, but chiefly they revolve around character issues, which Johnson is ignominiously known for.  He was seen as a diva with the Pittsburgh Steelers, which shouldn't be a […]