Aaron Jones Ready To Rock For Monday Night

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (quad) carries no designation into his road tilt with the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football. The 30-year-old has been bothered by a quad injury for a few weeks now, but he's yet to be inactive. It's excellent news, too, as backfield mate Cam Akers (illness) popped up […]

Steven Stamkos Ready To Go Saturday

Nashville Predators forward Steven Stamkos (undisclosed) is likely to play against Washington on Saturday. The veteran star left Tuesday's matchup against Winnipeg early due to an undisclosed ailment, but Stamkos participated in Saturday's morning skate. After the session, he told Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean that he's "back to normal and good to go." Stamkos' […]

Justin Jefferson An Elite WR1 Option

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is a locked-in WR1 for Monday night's road tilt with the Los Angeles Rams. The superstar wideout is coming off a three-catch, 54-yard outing in the team's Week 18 loss to the Lions – marking his lowest reception total of 2024. It wasn't just him, as the entire Vikings […]

Sam Darnold Looking To Bounce Back Vs. Rams

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (quad) will get his first career playoff start this Monday night against the Los Angeles Rams on the road. Darnold sustained a mild quad injury in last weekend's loss to the Detroit Lions but he is all systems go for the Wild Card round after practicing fully. The 27-year-old is […]

Cam Akers Questionable For Wild-Card Game

Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers (illness) is officially questionable to play in the Wild Card playoff game on Monday against the Los Angeles Rams, according to Minnesota's final injury report of the week. He appeared on the injury report Friday, but Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Saturday that he expects the backup […]

Falcons Fire Defensive Coordinator Jimmy Lake

According to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, the Atlanta Falcons have fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake. Defensive line coach Jay Rodgers has also been released as well. The Falcons failed to meet expectations this past season, as they just missed the playoffs. They allowed over 30 points in each contest during their final two […]

Hayden Hurst, Kimani Vidal Inactive

According to the team, Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hayden Hurst and rookie running back Kimani Vidal are both inactive for Saturday's playoff game against the Houston Texans. Both Hurst and Vidal were not on the injury report but will sit out during the opening game of the NFL playoffs. Hurst has appeared in only […]

John Metchie III Active On Saturday

Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III (shoulder) is officially active for Saturday's playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Metchie opened the week as a non-participant but was able to upgrade each day, ending the week off with a full session on Friday. However, the wideout was unable to avoid a questionable tag. With […]

Quentin Johnston Active On Saturday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (thigh/illness) is officially active for Saturday's game against the Houston Texans. Johnston opened the week as a limited participant but was then downgraded to a non-participant on Thursday. However, he was able to return to limited participation during Friday's final practice session. In Week 18, the sophomore wideout […]

J.K. Dobbins Active On Saturday

Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins (ankle) is officially active for Saturday's playoff game against the Houston Texans. Dobbins remained a limited participant throughout the week and will be a full go this afternoon. Dobbins missed time earlier this season due to a knee injury but looked strong in his return, tallying just under […]

Zay Flowers Could Miss Divisional Round If Baltimore Advances

According to Ian Rapoport, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (knee) could miss next weekend's divisional playoff game if the Ravens were to advance. The All-Pro wide receiver was already ruled out for Saturday's wild-card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers after sustaining a knee sprain during Week 18. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his […]

Gameweek 21 Preview - Fantasy Premier League 2024-25 Tips and Captaincy Picks

Liverpool and Man United shared the spoils in the North-West Derby, while Nottingham Forest secured an away victory against Wolves. Gameweek 20 delivered a mouthwatering meal for FPL managers as Man City's Erling Haaland and Brentford's Bryan Mbuemo each scored a brace and finished with double-digit returns. The FPL Challenge introduces a new event series […]

Eagles Defense Carries High Upside In Wild-Card Round

The Philadelphia Eagles defense carries high upside in DFS during Wild-Card Weekend when they face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon. The Green Bay Packers will be without one of their top wideouts, Christian Watson (knee), who suffered a torn ACL during their Week 18 loss to the Chicago Bears. Quarterback Jordan Love (elbow) […]

Packers Sign Sean Clifford To Active Roster

According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the Green Bay Packers have signed quarterback Sean Clifford to the active roster before their playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Clifford will serve as the team's emergency third quarterback as both Jordan Love (elbow) and Malik Willis (thumb) battled injuries during the week. While both quarterbacks […]

Pirates Sign Caleb Ferguson To One-Year Deal

According to Alex Stumpf of MLB.com, the Pittsburgh Pirates have signed left-handed pitcher Caleb Ferguson to a one-year contract worth $3 million. Ferguson spent the entire 2024 season in the bullpen but has been stretched out as a starter in the past. Last season, across 54 1/3 innings of relief with the Astros and Yankees, […]

Teams Have Checked In On Oswaldo Cabrera

According to Brendan Kuty of The Athletic, several teams have checked in on the availability of Oswaldo Cabrera. Kuty noted that the 25-year-old switch-hitter is on an affordable contract and still has another year before salary arbitration, which makes him an intriguing target. He also has experience playing multiple positions in the infield and outfield, […]

Omar Narvaez Signs Minor-League Deal With White Sox

According to the team, the Chicago White Sox have signed veteran backstop Omar Narvaez to a minor-league deal that contains an invite to spring training. The 32-year-old opened the 2024 season with the New York Mets before being released in June. In his limited stint in Queens, Narvaez posted a .154/.191/.185 line with just two […]

Garrett Whitlock Returning To Bullpen In 2025

According to Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe, right-handed pitcher Garrett Whitlock is returning to the bullpen in 2025. Whitlock opened the 2024 season in the rotation but was only able to make four starts before undergoing season-ending elbow surgery in May. Across these four starts, the 28-year-old posted a 1.96 ERA and a 1.15 […]

Tommy Kahnle Drawing Interest From Eight Clubs

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, free agent relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle is drawing interest from eight clubs. Kahnle enjoyed a strong 2024 season with the New York Yankees, posting a 2.11 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP across 42 2/3 innings of work. He struck out batters at a modest 25.7% clip […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Wild Card Weekend Matchups Analysis

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another start'em and sit'em piece as we look ahead to Wild Card Weekend! If you are new here, this matchups analysis and Start 'Em, Sit 'Em article will look at the best and worst matchups of the week.  Whether you are looking for some DFS plays this weekend or are playing in a fantasy […]

NFL Playoffs Rankings: Fantasy Football Draft Rankings and FFPC Playoff Challenge (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to the 2025 NFL Playoffs and our continuing coverage of fantasy football playoff leagues. Fantasy football is still going strong during the NFL playoffs – including new drafts and contests forming before the Wild Card Weekend games. The NFL postseason starts with one of the most challenging and unique fantasy football playoff leagues […]

Wild Card Weekend Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Brian Robinson Jr., Najee Harris, Mike Evans, Amari Cooper, Jordan Love

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Wild Card Weekend fantasy football busts, or players who may disappoint. The regular fantasy football season is over but the games don't stop now. Whether you play in a playoff fantasy league or set DFS lineups, you'll want to avoid potential landmines. Below are my five fantasy football busts, or […]

John Collins Won't Play Against Phoenix

Utah Jazz forward John Collins (hip) won't suit up versus the Phoenix Suns. The veteran has had his best season in years, averaging 17.9 points, his most since the 2019-2020 campaign, while logging 8.3 rebounds and 1.1 steals. The Jazz play the Nets on Sunday, and with Collins listed as out because of injury management […]

WR/CB Matchups to Upgrade and Downgrade - Fantasy Football Wild Card Round (2025)

Welcome back to our WR/CB Matchups for the Wild Card Round of the 2024 fantasy football season. Congrats to all of you who won a championship or reached the title game! For those unfamiliar, this weekly series looks at fantasy football matchups for wide receivers versus the cornerbacks who are projected to cover them. The […]

NFL Playoffs Power Rankings for Fantasy Football - FFPC Playoff Challenge Draft Picks By Team

When building your fantasy football playoff rosters, the first steps are to forecast how the conference brackets will shake out and how many games each team can potentially play. Those exercises are vital in the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) Playoff Challenge, where you can only roster one player from each NFL team. My NFL […]

Teagan Quitoriano Downgraded To Out Against Chargers

Houston Texans tight end Teagan Quitoriano (calf) has been downgraded to out for Saturday's wild-card playoff game against the visiting Los Angeles Chargers. Quitoriano missed the final five regular-season games due to his calf injury, but the Texans opened his 21-day practice window earlier this week to return from Injured Reserve. They apparently didn't think […]

Keyonte George Still Sidelined On Saturday

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (heel) won't play on Saturday versus the Suns. The 21-year-old has averaged a career-high 15.6 points and 5.7 assists this season. Unfortunately, he's missed Utah's previous three games because of left heel inflammation. With Jordan Clarkson (foot) also out, Lauri Markkanen and Collin Sexton should see an increase in scoring […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/11/25)

It’s great to be back in the swing of things in the NBA, RotoBallers. In these articles, I focus on the top plays, traditionally geared toward cash games. However, with over a decade of NBA DFS experience under my belt—and as someone who rarely dives into cash formats—I'm selecting picks that also typically come with […]

Jordan Clarkson Remains Out On Saturday

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (foot) will remain sidelined for Saturday's game versus the Suns. The veteran has had a decent 2024-25 campaign, averaging 16.0 points and 3.8 assists. But he's already missed 14 games this season, including the previous three contests because of Plantar Fasciitis in his left foot. Utah could have used him […]

Ravens Hoping To Have Zay Flowers In Divisional Round If They Advance

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Baltimore Ravens are hoping that wide receiver Zay Flowers (knee) will be available next weekend in the Divisional Round of the postseason if they can knock off the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night in the wild-card matchup. Flowers suffered a right-knee sprain in the Week 18 win over […]