Jonnu Smith Catches Touchdown In Season Ending Loss To Jets

Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith caught nine of 12 targets for 56 yards and a touchdown in their 32-20 season finale loss to the New York Jets. Smith was a huge bright spot for the Dolphins offense in the second half of the season after Tua Tagovailoa returned from his discussion. In the postgame […]

Lions Defense Plays Clean Football To Clinch Top Seed

The Detroit Lions defense/special teams unit allowed just nine points but did not force a turnover during Sunday's Week 18 win over the Minnesota Vikings. All nine points came off of field goals, which means that the Lions did not surrender a single touchdown against one of the league's top offenses. The Lions also registered […]

Daniel Bellinger Catches Two Short Passes In Loss

New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger caught two passes for nine yards during Sunday's Week 18 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Bellinger has stepped up as the Giants' primary tight end with Theo Johnson (foot) on injured reserve, but he played just 58.5 percent of the offensive snaps on Sunday and hasn't been a […]

Fantasy Football Sunday Injury Report: Updates for Jordan Love, Zay Flowers, Christian Watson, More

Well, the 2024 fantasy football season is officially in the books. It feels like just yesterday we were discussing sleepers, breakouts, and busts as we eagerly awaited the start of the year. I’m always amazed at how fast the season goes. The injury report from this weekend was relatively small, but the injuries that occurred […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/6/25)

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 […]

Deshaun Watson Suffers Setback In Achilles Recovery

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles) suffered a setback in his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon, according to general manager Andrew Berry. The development will delay Watson's ultimate recovery, but Berry couldn't specify what his timetable looked like. This setback is tough news for Watson, who has missed a whopping 49 games over the […]

De'Von Achane Scores In Crushing Loss To Jets

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane carried the ball 11 times for 121 yards and a touchdown in the 32-20 loss to the New York Jets in Week 18. He was one of the lone bright spots for Miami on a day when their dreams of making the playoffs were crushed after the Denver Broncos […]

Brock Bowers Caps Off Rookie Season With Another Touchdown

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers wrapped up a sensational rookie season despite a constant change at quarterback and a tumultuous season for the team in general. In the Week 18 loss to the Chargers, Bowers finished with four catches for 50 yards and a touchdown on nine targets. He ended the year with […]

Michael Mayer Remains Productive In Week 18

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer caught all four of his targets for 21 yards during Sunday's Week 18 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Mayer has been routinely out-produced by Brock Bowers this season, but that didn't stop him from playing 81.3 percent of the offensive snaps in the Raiders' regular-season finale. That […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday, 1/6/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NFL Regular Season wrapped up yesterday, and I hope we at RotoBaller helped make your pockets heavier. We will be continuing football coverage through the Super Bowl, so stick with us! I have two big GPP hits over the last week, so 2025 is off to a phenomenal start. The NBA takes center stage […]

Tre Tucker Hauls In Three Passes Sunday

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker caught three of his four targets for 24 yards during Sunday's Week 18 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Tucker played just 79.2 percent of offensive snaps in the contest, which was his lowest rate since Week 2. Still, he managed to post his largest reception total since […]

Baltimore, Seattle Having Trade Discussions Around Luis Castillo

According to Jon Morosi of the MLB Network, the Seattle Mariners and Baltimore Orioles have had trade discussions around starting pitcher Luis Castillo. Morosi noted that both teams have had discussions over the recent days and a potential trade would work since the Orioles would be able to take on a majority of Castillo's contract. […]

What Are Fantasy Football Playoff Leagues? How To Play, Join and Draft A Playoff League Team

The 2024 NFL regular season is over. After Week 18, there won't be any way to play more fantasy football, and managers will be forced to sit down and watch normal playoff football with absolutely nothing on the line... right? Not really! There are actually ways to play fantasy football throughout the playoffs. And we're […]

Tyler Huntley Throws Two Interceptions In Loss To Jets

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tyler Huntley completed 25 of 41 passes for 227 yards, one passing touchdown, and two interceptions in the Week 18, 32-20 loss to the New York Jets. He also added three rushing attempts for 16 yards. This was a poor showing for the Dolphins all around, and admittedly, many were watching the […]

2025 NFL Draft Order: Where Every Team Picks in the First Round, Potential Draft Targets

2024 Record: 3-14 Team Need(s): QB/OT/EDGE Potential Draft Target(s): Cam Ward, QB; Shedeur Sanders, QB; Abdul Carter, Edge

Jakobi Meyers Produces Big Game In Loss To Chargers

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers finished as the WR3 in half-PPR leagues to cap off the regular season despite the 34-20 loss to the Chargers. Meyers registered nine catches for 123 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets. He finishes the season with his first 1,000-yard total to go along with four touchdowns […]

Eagles D/ST Stands Strong Despite Resting Starters

The Philadelphia Eagles D/ST held their ground in a 20-13 win over the New York Giants despite resting many starters. The unit allowed 238 total yards and just 13 points, effectively stifling a struggling Giants offense. Cornerback Isaiah Rodgers made standout contributions with an interception as well as a 51-yard kick return to start the […]

Bears, Saints, Jets Expected To Interview Lions' Aaron Glenn For Head Coach

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is expected to land interviews with the Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints, and New York Jets for their head-coaching vacancies. Despite a plethora of injuries, Glenn has positioned the Lions as one of the top defensive units according to multiple stat categories. They've allowed the seventh-fewest points per game […]

Jake Elliott Will Look To Rebound After 39-Yard Miss

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott connected on two of three field goal attempts and converted both extra-point tries in the team's 20-13 win over the New York Giants. Elliott's lone miss came from 39 yards, marking his first failed attempt under 50 yards this season. Despite the misstep, Elliott has been a reliable weapon for […]

Cardinals Continuing To Explore Trades For Steven Matz

According to Katie Woo of The Athletic, the St. Louis Cardinals are continuing to explore a potential trade for left-handed pitcher Steven Matz. Earlier this offseason, it was reported that the southpaw, along with Eric Fedde were drawing interest on the trade market. Woo said that with Sonny Gray and Miles Mikolas having no-trade clauses […]

Rookie Ainias Smith Scores First Career Touchdown

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Ainias Smith made the most of his extended playing time in Sunday's 20-13 win over the New York Giants. With A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith resting ahead of the playoffs, the rookie caught four of his six targets for 35 yards, including his first career touchdown reception. He showed flashes of […]

Dallas Goedert Returns With Efficient Showing In Week 18

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert made his return from IR in Sunday's 20-13 win over the New York Giants, shaking off rust ahead of the playoffs. After missing multiple games with a knee injury, Goedert made the most of his limited reps, catching four of six targets for 55 yards. Goedert's performance was a […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday 1/6/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy Monday Rotoballers! We’ve got an exciting NBA slate to tip off the week on FanDuel tonight featuring nine games. Whether you’re looking to lock in safe plays for cash games or taking high-ceiling swings in GPPs, this article will help you navigate tonight's slate with confidence. I've broken down a few core building blocks, […]

Bengals Fire Defensive Coordinator Lou Anarumo

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Cincinnati Bengals have fired their defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo on Monday. The Bengals narrowly missed a playoff spot after the heroics of Joe Burrow, but ultimately fell short with one of the worst defensive units in the league. They finished in the bottom 10 in almost every defensive […]

Jahan Dotson Shines As Eagles' Top Receiver

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jahan Dotson stepped up in a big way during Sunday's 20-13 win over the New York Giants. Filling in as the primary receiver with A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith resting for the playoffs, Dotson hauled in seven of his eight targets for 94 yards, leading the team in both receptions and […]

Giants Retain Both Brian Daboll And Joe Schoen

The New York Giants released a statement from owner John Mara that said head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen will both remain with the franchise. Daboll is two years removed from being named Coach of the Year and now owns an 18-32-1 record after moving in the wrong direction. Despite the dreadful […]

Kenneth Gainwell Quiet In Expanded Role During Week 18

Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell saw increased usage in Sunday's 20-13 win over the New York Giants but struggled to make an impact. Gainwell logged 11 carries for just 14 yards and added two receptions for nine yards. Rookie Will Shipley outperformed Gainwell, posting 32 rushing yards and 35 receiving yards. With Saquon Barkley […]

Ryan Helsley No Longer Being Shopped

According to Katie Woo of The Athletic, the St. Louis Cardinals are no longer actively shopping closer Ryan Helsley. President of baseball operations John Mozeliak said that, "It's something we will always remain open-minded to, but our plan is to have (Helsley) be part of our organization." While Helsley was drawing interest from the Arizona […]

Jake Ferguson Has Poor Showing In Finale

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson capped off a poor season with a poor showing in Week 18's loss to Washington. The 25-year-old was targeted four times but caught just two passes for 12 yards. He did not score a single touchdown in the 2025 campaign and caught 57 passes for 482 yards on the […]

Jaguars Move On From Doug Pederson, Trent Baalke Stays

According to Ian Rapoport, the Jacksonville Jaguars have fired head coach Doug Pederson after a disappointing 4-13 season. In three seasons with the Jaguars, Pederson led them to the playoffs once and finished with an overall record of 23-30. Pederson seemed to acknowledge that the firing was coming, so the team will look for their […]