Victor Hedman On Track To Return Tuesday

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (lower body) appears ready to rejoin the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against Columbus. Lightning insider Erik Erlendsson has reported that Hedman took part in Tuesday's morning skate and worked with the first power-play unit, which is a good indicator that he will be available for the game. The former […]

When Is Chris Olave Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 16 (2024)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave suffered his second concussion of the season during their Week 9 match against the Carolina Panthers. After the injury, Olave was initially deemed week-to-week but shifted to the injured reserve. Olave was eligible to return to action this past weekend to face the Washington Commanders but has remained […]

Anthony Stolarz To Miss 4-6 Weeks Following Knee Surgery

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (knee) will miss 4-6 weeks of action. He has already been absent for a couple of games after getting hurt in a contest against Anaheim last week. Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving revealed on Tuesday that an MRI showed no structural damage for Stolarz, but he has a […]

Trevor Moore Remains Sidelined Tuesday

Los Angeles Kings winger Trevor Moore (upper body) will sit out a second consecutive contest on Tuesday against Pittsburgh. Moore, who posted an eight-game point streak at the start of November, had begun to heat up again before suffering an upper-body injury. He's recorded three goals and five points in his last five appearances. In […]

D/ST Strength of Schedule: Best Fantasy Football Defense Streamers and Matchups (Weeks 16-17)

It's officially fantasy football crunch time as we wrap up the fantasy regular season over the next two weeks. Those fortunate enough to make the playoffs must continue to grind out decisions, especially when it comes to team defenses. In the article below, I will present the strength of schedule (SOS) for the fantasy Defense/Special […]

Video: Week 16 Must-Start Defense (D/ST) Streamers - 2024 Fantasy Football Start/Sit Analysis

If you're reading this it means you are still fighting for a championship in your fantasy league! Congratulations! Check out our top 2024 fantasy football must-start Defenses (D/ST) for Week 16 and be prepared to dominate your playoff matchup! LaQuan Jones discusses his top "Must Start" Defense (D/ST) streamers that have the potential to be […]

When Is Aidan O'Connell Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 16 (2024)

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (knee) probably could have gotten his team over the hump and earned them a victory in their Week 15 game against the Atlanta Falcons. Instead, he had to watch from the sidelines as backup QB Desmond Ridder failed to get much offense going at all. The team came close […]

Mason Rudolph Expected To Start In Week 16

The Tennessee Titans are expected to start Mason Rudolph at quarterback against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. This means 2023 second-round pick Will Levis is headed to the bench. Levis has committed 14 turnovers in just 11 games this season and has thrown for just 12 touchdowns. Rudolph has […]

When Is George Pickens Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 16 (2024)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (hamstring) has shown his value to his team nearly as much being off the field as he has by being on it. The Steelers offense had no answers for the stingy defense of the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 15, as they lost, 13-27. It tied for the lowest point […]

Albert Okwuegbunam Signs With Colts

Free-agent tight end Albert Okwuegbunam is signing with the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, according to NFL insider Ari Meirov. The former Denver Bronco and Philadelphia Eagle was a fourth-round selection in the 2020 NFL Draft and has hauled in 54 of his 74 targets for 546 yards and four touchdowns in 30 career games. He […]

Marquise Brown Could Make Chiefs Debut Against Texans

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown (shoulder) returned to practice last Friday and could be ready to make his season debut against the Houston Texans on Saturday in Week 16, according to head coach Andy Reid. The former Baltimore Raven and Arizona Cardinal has not played during the regular season after undergoing shoulder surgery […]

Devin Williams Surprised To Be Headed To New York

Former Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams said he was a bit surprised when he learned he was traded to the New York Yankees this offseason. However, Williams called it "a tremendous honor" to join the Yankees after he initially thought he'd be dealt to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 30-year-old right-hander was sent to the […]

When Is Will Dissly Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 16 (2024)

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Will Dissly (shoulder) was catapulted to fringe fantasy relevance by the absolute lack of other pass-catching weapons on the Chargers offense this season. Unfortunately, he's dealing with a shoulder injury that he picked up in Week 14. He wasn't able to play at all the subsequent week.  Now, his Week […]

Aidan O'Connell Trending Toward Playing In Week 16

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (knee) missed the Monday Night Football contest against the Atlanta Falcons with a knee injury, but head coach Antonio Pierce said the second-year pro is "trending upward to playing" against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 16. The 26-year-old has completed 86 of his 136 passing attempts for 899 yards, […]

Diamondbacks Agree To Minors Deal With Ildemaro Vargas

The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a minor-league deal that includes an invite to major-league spring training with free-agent utility man Ildemaro Vargas on Tuesday, according to sources. Vargas landed on the open market this offseason after being non-tendered by the Washington Nationals last month. The 33-year-old veteran switch-hitting infielder slashed .246/.295/.316 with only one homer, […]

Commanders Add Tight End Tyree Jackson To Practice Squad

The Washington Commanders signed tight end Tyree Jackson to the practice squad on Tuesday, according to team reporter John Keim. With Zach Ertz (concussion) in the concussion protocol, the team might need another body at the position ahead of the Week 16 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles. Jackson, who played quarterback in college at Buffalo, […]

Michael Busch Unlikely To Be Moved To 3B

Chicago Tribune's Meghan Montemurro reports that it doesn't sound like Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch is an option to move across the diamond to third base next year after the team traded Isaac Paredes to the Houston Astros last week. Instead, the Cubs could give the job to top prospect Matt Shaw if he […]

Florio's Football Show: Jerome Ford, Kendre Miller, Ameer Abdullah, Ladd McConkey and More!

Michael Florio is back going over his top waiver wire targets for Week 16! Florio also discusses his favorite streaming defenses of the week before going over all of his starts and sits! Get everything you need for the week, before you even set your waivers! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM […]

Falcons-Commanders Flexed To Sunday Night Football In Week 17

The NFL is flexing the Atlanta Falcons vs. Washington Commanders game in Week 17 to Sunday Night Football. The Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins were slated to play in primetime, but the NFC matchup has much more intrigue and playoff implications. While the scheduling change does not directly impact fantasy football, it could be a […]

Matt Shaw To Receive "Long Look" At 3B In Spring Training

Chicago Cubs top prospect Matt Shaw will receive a "long look" at third base in spring training, according to general manager Jed Hoyer. "He has to earn that job, I'm not going to gift him that on a conference call in the middle of December," Hoyer said. Michael Busch, who served as the team's primary […]

George Pickens Doing Side Work On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (hamstring) is not taking part in Tuesday's practice, but he is on the side field getting a workout in. The rising star has missed each of the last two games with a hamstring injury. Since Russell Wilson took over for Justin Fields in Week 7, Pickens has posted at […]

Yankees Turning Their Attention To First-Base Market

The New York Yankees are currently in a stalemate in trade talks with the Chicago Cubs for outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger, so they have turned their attention to the first-base market. The Yankees are engaged in talks with free-agent first basemen Pete Alonso, Christian Walker, Carlos Santana and Paul Goldschmidt. Alonso and Walker are the […]

Is Derek Carr Out For the Season? Week 16 Fantasy Football Injury Update

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (hand, concussion) is dealing with fractures in his non-throwing hand and a concussion at this time. He suffered the injuries when trying to leap over a New York Giants defender. He ended up landing at an awkward angle head-first on the ground.  He reached out his left hand in […]

Is Evan Engram Out For the Season? Week 16 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram (shoulder) missed his team's Week 15 game due to a shoulder injury. Fantasy managers who drafted the overall TE2 in PPR scoring from 2023 haven't been pleased with his production so far this year, but the Jags have been an organization in plenty of turmoil.  JAX's season has been […]

Is Kenneth Walker III Out For the Season? Week 16 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (calf) has now missed two consecutive games in Weeks 14-15 with a calf injury. While he hasn't explicitly been ruled out for the season, fantasy managers only care about the next three weeks specifically, and most only care about the next two.  This is because the majority of […]

Is Chris Olave Out For the Season? Week 16 Fantasy Football Injury Update

New Orleans wide receiver Chris Olave’s concussions have concussed the playoff hopes of many of the fantasy football managers who rostered him this year. The Saints speedster and undisputed WR1 has suffered two concussions this season, which ups his “official” number of career concussions to four. Olave is only in his third NFL season, so […]

Are Patrick Mahomes, Alvin Kamara, Jaylen Waddle Hurt? Fantasy Football Injury Updates (Week 16)

We're on to the second round of the fantasy football playoffs, and now more than ever, it's crucial to stay updated on injury situations. With one of the last opportunities to pick up waiver wire players coming up tonight, it's incredibly important to know if players you manage on any of your fantasy teams are […]

No Concerns For Jordan Love After Injury Scare

There aren't any apparent concerns for Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (thigh), who was seen limping slightly late in the Week 15 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night. Head coach Matt LaFleur said Love took a shot to his thigh but doesn't expect him to be limited in practice preparation for the […]

Should I Pickup Romeo Doubs or Jalen McMillan? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

It's never too late in the season for receivers to break out. Or for them to have anomalistically good production that's bound to regress. Or for them to break out a second time and for this breakout to be real. Or they could have a game that's not necessarily an outlier in terms of usage […]

Jameis Winston Out As Starter In Cleveland

After being benched in the Week 15 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday following three interceptions, Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston will lose the starting job to Dorian Thompson-Robinson for the upcoming Week 16 contest against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Winston gave the Browns offense a notable jolt after Deshaun Watson […]