When Is Kenneth Walker III Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 16 (2024)

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (calf) has missed the previous two games due to a calf injury but could be nearing a return for Week 16. In his absence, Zach Charbonnet has taken the lead in the backfield and performed quite well, scoring three touchdowns and adding 188 total rushing yards. When will […]

Jaylin Williams Remains Out On Tuesday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Jaylin Williams (hamstring) will not suit up for Tuesday's matchup against Milwaukee. He's been unavailable for the entire year so far because of a hamstring injury and won't be ready to return for the 2024 NBA Cup final. Kenrich Williams will continue to provide backup for starting center Isaiah Hartenstein. However, […]

Should I Pickup Craig Reynolds or Sione Vaki? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (knee) unfortunately suffered an MCL injury in his team's Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills. His season is now over. It will likely not be possible to completely replace the value of such a productive back, but many fantasy managers are looking to the waiver wire for other […]

Overrated and Underrated College Basketball Teams - Reviewing the AP Poll For Week 7

Christmas is right around the corner but before we all get cozy around the fire sipping hot cocoa, we must first take a look at hot off the press men's college basketball AP poll and fire off some takes. After a wild Saturday of college hoops, the rankings experienced quite a mix-up. The top three […]

Is David Montgomery Out For the Season? Week 16 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (knee) suffered a knee injury during last weekend's loss to the Buffalo Bills. The veteran running back had to exit the game for some time and only returned late in a limited capacity. Following the game, head coach Dan Campbell confirmed that Montgomery suffered an MCL sprain in his […]

Khris Middleton Likely To Play On Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (illness) is considered probable for Tuesday's NBA Cup final against Oklahoma City. An illness kept him out from Monday's practice, but Middleton is expected to be fine for Tuesday's game. The 33-year-old has made his first four appearances of the season this month, notching 7.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists, […]

Eight Bold Predictions For the 2024 College Football Playoffs - Blowouts Remain, Georgia Falls Flat, Texas Surges, and more

After a season of buildup and two weeks of rest, we have finally made it. The first-ever twelve-team College Football Playoff kicks off on Friday night as the Indiana Hoosiers travel across the state to take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, followed by the three remaining first-round games on Saturday. The field is stacked […]

Brenton Strange (TE, JAX) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange caught 11 of his 12 targets for 73 yards in the Jags' loss to the New York Jets in Week 15. Such high volume warrants an addition in PPR leagues. While he didn't make any big plays […]

Damian Lillard Listed As Probable For Cup Final

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (calf) has been listed as probable for Tuesday's NBA Cup final against Oklahoma City. The veteran star didn't practice on Monday, leaving a question mark hanging over him, but it looks like he will be good to go for the big game. Lillard played a vital role in last […]

Trendon Watford Limited By Hamstring Injury Monday

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Trendon Watford (hamstring) could not complete Monday's contest against Cleveland. He was ruled out for the rest of the game early in the third quarter because of left hamstring soreness. Watford posted eight points in 10 minutes before his premature exit. The 24-year-old missed the start of the season with a left […]

Week 16 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2024 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Welcome back to our Week 16 fantasy football defense streamers and D/ST rankings for the 2024 fantasy football season. Every week, we go through the best and worst fantasy defenses. Since, for most gamers, this week of action will determine a spot in their championship match, we will tier and rank every D/ST. With the semi-finals […]

Jakob Poeltl Suffers Groin Injury Monday

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (groin) was limited to 22 minutes in Monday's 122-121 loss to Chicago. The big man from Austria suffered a left groin injury when he slipped on the floor early in the fourth quarter. Poeltl finished the night with six points, five rebounds, three assists, and one steal. The 29-year-old has […]

Jaden Ivey A Late Scratch On Monday Because Of Knee Pain

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (knee) was a late scratch on Monday versus Miami because of left knee pain. He was already announced as a starter before the team pulled him from the game. Malik Beasley filled in for Ivey in the first unit and had a great night with a season-high 28 points on […]

What A 16-Team College Football Playoff Would Look Like in 2024 - Predictions For Every Game

To kick things off, we have a playoff game Eugune. This contest would feature a hostile environment and a long road to travel for Clemson. The Tigers would keep things close in the first half, but...

Connor McDavid Extends Point Streak With Three Assists

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid took his point streak to six games with three assists in Monday's 6-5 loss to Florida. McDavid's playmaking helped his team get a 4-2 lead in the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals rematch, but the Oilers defense let them down in the final frame as Florida turned the game on its […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16: Jerome Ford, Kendre Miller, Tyjae Spears, Kimani Vidal, Kenneth Gainwell, more

Congratulations to all of you who successfully navigated the collection of challenges that emerged since Week 1, including injuries, bye weeks, impactful coaching decisions, and disappointing production. We have now progressed into planning for the second week of fantasy postseason matchups. You should sustain the same level of diligence and flexibility that have helped you […]

Carter Verhaeghe Nets Game-Winner In High-Scoring Finals Rematch

Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe scored the game-winning goal in Monday's entertaining 6-5 win against Edmonton. The two teams went back and forth in the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals rematch before Verhaeghe popped up with the decisive goal 13:05 into the third period. He also picked up a power-play assist in the contest to record […]

Week 16 NFL Power Rankings: Packers and Rams Rise, Chargers and Lions Tumble

Career backup and journeyman Tim Boyle became the fourth Giants quarterback to throw a pass this season. It didn’t help. New York scored 14 points, further dropping their league-low average.

Jake Oettinger Rock-Solid Versus Capitals

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger collected win No. 16 with 25 saves in Monday's 3-1 victory over Washington. An effort from Dylan Strome got past Oettinger near the end of the first period, but he frustrated the Capitals for the rest of the way, becoming the second-winningest goalie in the league this season. Oettinger carries […]

Roope Hintz Hits Two Goals In Monday's Win

Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz took care of two goals in Monday's 3-1 victory over Washington. His power-play goal in the second period tied the game at one, and Hintz made the game safe with another goal at the 14:58 mark in the third. Hintz celebrated his first multi-goal outing of the season Monday night, […]

Top 10 NFL Defenses: Weeks 16,17 First Look and Rankings

If the Bills are somehow still available on waivers, make sure to pick them up immediately. This unit will have an extremely favorable matchup in Week 16 against the Patriots and could be used aga...

Valeri Nichushkin Pots Lone Avalanche Goal In Monday's Defeat

Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin was the team's lone goal-scorer in Monday's 3-1 defeat against Vancouver. He grabbed a late consolation goal with 46 seconds left in regulation. Mikko Rantanen and Cale Makar picked up the assists. Nichushkin already has five goals for the month and has been providing steady offense since making his season […]

NFL Week 16 Fantasy Football Cut List: Time To Say Goodbye To These 10 Players

Since Week 5, Stroud has scored more than 15 points three times. Over his last eight games, he’s averaging 11.4 PPG. Some of that occurred with Nico Collins on IR, so let’s be fair. However, since...

Kiefer Sherwood Celebrates First Career Hat Trick Against Avalanche

Vancouver Canucks winger Kiefer Sherwood was an unexpected hat-trick hero on Monday versus Colorado, lifting his team to a 3-1 win. The 29-year-old scored all of the game's first three goals to record his first career hat trick. Sherwood's career night included a short-handed goal. The American forward isn't known as a major threat up […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/17/24)

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Brandon, and I'll be writing both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer. It is the return of the NHL season, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake in NHL DFS! As always, I'll give you the best tools to succeed and the info you […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/17/24)

Welcome back, Rotoballers! Tonight, the NBA Cup Championship game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Milwaukee Bucks will take place. The key to succeeding in NBA DFS is making adjustments during the day as injury information becomes available. But it's always essential to have a game plan and zero in on the best players […]

Predicting The 2024 NFL Playoff Contenders Ahead Of Week 16: Broncos & Bucs Ascend, Chargers & Lions Stumble

Philadelphia finished strong in a 27-13 win over the Steelers in which they shut Pittsburgh out in the second half. They worked around Saquon Barkley getting bottled up and dealing with a minor un...

CBB DFS: DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (12/17/24)

It's a busy Tuesday with a lot of good teams in action, but not all of these games will be good games. We'll have to choose our spots wisely. It's a big basketball day in the state of North Carolina. We start with the high point: North Carolina and Florida tangle at the Jumpman Invitational […]

Week 16 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2024 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

I hope everyone reading this is still alive in the fantasy playoffs! Kickers are an essential part of your playoff run if you are in a league that plays with the position. Ask any Dustin Hopkins manager who scrambled for a replacement after he was ruled out in Week 15. Oh, unless you are that […]