Shayne Gostisbehere On Track To Return Sunday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (upper body) appears ready to rejoin the lineup on Sunday against Anaheim. Per Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News, Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour believes Gostisbehere will be good to go for the contest. The offensive blue-liner has missed eight games due to an upper-body injury. Gostisbehere has tallied 27 […]

Alexander Romanov Considered Day-To-Day

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (upper body) is considered day-to-day. After being a game-time decision, Romanov ended up sitting out Saturday's matchup against Utah, but he isn't expected to miss extended time. Romanov has yet to score in 30 outings this season, but he has contributed nine assists on the offensive end. Additionally, he […]

De'Aaron Fox Set To Return On Sunday

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox has been upgraded from questionable to available on Sunday and will return from a three-game absence. He last played against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 3 when he dropped 23 points, five assists, three rebounds, and three steals. Fox should return to starting fantasy lineups regardless of format while Keon […]

Bears Looking To Interview Marcus Freeman For Head-Coach Job

Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network reports that the Chicago Bears are looking to interview Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman for their head coach opening. Freeman has never coached in the NFL and is set to coach the College Football Playoff National Championship game against Ohio State on January 20. The 39-year-old has a (33-9) […]

Steelers D/ST Decimated By Ravens Rushing Attack

The Pittsburgh Steelers surrendered 28 points and 464 yards of offense to the Baltimore Ravens while recording just one sack and no takeaways in a Wild Card Round loss. Pittsburgh simply had no answer for Baltimore's ground game as running back Derrick Henry went off for 186 yards and two scores while quarterback Lamar Jackson […]

Chris Boswell Ends Historic Campaign On Quiet Note

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell drilled both of his extra-point attempts in a 28-14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The team struggled to move the ball in the first half and found itself trailing by 21 at halftime, forcing Pittsburgh to be more aggressive with its decision-making in the second half. The Steelers scored two […]

Suns, Hornets Hold "Preliminary" Talks Surrounding Jusuf Nurkic

According to Evan Sidery of Forbes, the Suns and Hornets have had "preliminary" talks surrounding a trade involving center Jusuf Nurkic, with the deal involving Hornets center Nick Richards. The 30-year-old has had one of the worst seasons of his career, averaging 8.6 points and 9.2 rebounds. He's also missed 10 games this season while […]

Aaron Gordon Plans To Suit Up On Sunday

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (calf) plans to play on Sunday versus the Mavericks. The 29-year-old, who is averaging only 13.7 points this season, has been burdened by a calf strain. He missed time because of the ailment back in November. However, Gordon aggravated the injury during the Christmas […]

Yankees Interested In Brendan Rodgers

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the New York Yankees have been in discussions with free agent second baseman Brendan Rodgers. Earlier this offseason, Rodgers was non-tendered by the Rockies. The Yankees did not choose to resign Gleyber Torres, leaving a hole in their starting nine. While there have been reports of the Yankees […]

Pat Freiermuth Quiet In Wild-Card Round Loss

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth logged three receptions for 15 yards on four targets in a Wild Card Round loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Freiermuth, who was incredibly productive to close the regular season, wasn't very involved on Saturday night as the Steelers struggled to move the ball for much of the contest. He […]

Packers vs. Eagles Start 'Em, Sit 'Em (Wild Card Round) - Jalen Hurts, Jordan Love, Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, A.J. Brown, Romeo Doubs, DeVonta Smith, and more

The NFL regular season is over, which means it's time for Wild Card Weekend! Below you can read our matchups analysis article for the Packers vs. Eagles game to help make any fantasy lineup decisions for whatever contest, league, or tournament you are participating in. Green Bay was the talk of the NFL Playoffs last […]

Van Jefferson Scores In Loss To Baltimore

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Van Jefferson caught both of his targets for 37 receiving yards and a touchdown in a 28-14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Jefferson, who scored just twice in the regular season, gave the Steelers their first points of the evening when he came down in the end zone with a beautiful […]

Bo Bichette Has "No Real Interest" In Re-Signing With Toronto

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette has "no real interest" in re-signing with Toronto, according to a source. Bichette is currently in the final year of his contract, and it looks like the infielder will test free agency after the 2025 season. Bichette was very productive over the […]

George Pickens Shines In Playoff Loss

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens hauled in all five of his targets for 87 yards and a touchdown in a 28-14 Wild Card Round loss to the Baltimore Ravens. In what was a disappointing night for the Steelers' offense, Pickens stepped up, particularly in the second half with the team trailing. He was on […]

Yandy Diaz Not Expected To Be Traded

According to Andy Martino of SNY, the Tampa Bay Rays are not expected to trade first baseman Yandy Diaz. According to Martino, the Rays plan to hold onto Diaz for the time being as he is one of the top options for offensive production. The 33-year-old enjoyed another strong season in 2024 as he posted […]

Jaylen Warren Targeted Five Times In Wild-Card Loss

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren totaled just six rushing yards on two carries and posted four receptions for 19 receiving yards in a 28-14 playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Both Warren and backfield mate Najee Harris were completely shut down by the Ravens' run defense but managed to contribute in the passing game. […]

Brett de Geus Designated For Assignment

According to Ben Nicholson-Smith of SportsNet, the Toronto Blue Jays have designated right-handed pitcher Brett de Geus for assignment. This transaction opened a roster spot for right-handed pitcher Jeff Hoffman. De Geus logged 11 1/3 innings at the major league level last season. Across this small stint, he posted a hefty 7.15 ERA and a […]

Najee Harris Efficient As Receiver In Loss To Ravens

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris handled six carries for 17 yards and came down with all three of his targets for 41 receiving yards in a Wild Card Round loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The Steelers had very little success on the ground throughout the contest and were forced to lean on the passing […]

Garrett Cooper Inks Minor-League Deal With Atlanta

According to Robert Murray of FanSided.com, the Atlanta Braves signed first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper to a minor-league contract that includes an invite to spring training. Cooper spent time with the Cubs, Red Sox, and the Orioles during the 2024 campaign. Across 36 in the bigs, the 34-year-old posted a .206/.267/.299 line with one home run, […]

Russell Wilson Productive In Second Half Of Playoff Loss

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson completed 20 of his 29 pass attempts for 270 yards and two touchdowns in a 28-14 playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Wilson and the Steelers could not get anything going early on and found themselves trailing by 21 points at halftime. When the offense finally started clicking in the […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/12/25)

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 […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Wild Card Weekend (Sunday Morning Updates): Jalen Hurts, Cade Otton, Tyler Badie, Jamison Crowder, and more

Heading into Wild Card Weekend of the NFL playoffs, injuries continue to impact the upcoming schedule. These play a huge factor in start/sit decisions for fantasy managers. Our injury updates and reports for Wild Card Weekend as of Sunday, January 12, 2025, will give you the latest updates on key fantasy football players. The injury […]

Tyler Badie Active, Audric Estime A Healthy Scratch Against Buffalo

Denver Broncos running back Tyler Badie (back) was activated from Injured Reserve on Saturday and is officially active for the wild-card game at Orchard Park in Buffalo against the Bills on Sunday. As a result, rookie Audric Estime will be a healthy scratch. It's a pretty big surprise for Denver's backfield as they get set […]

Josh McDaniels Expected To Be In The Mix For Patriots Offensive-Coordinator Job

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports that former New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is expected to be in the mix for the vacant offensive-coordinator position in New England now that the team hired Mike Vrabel as their next head coach. Garafolo also suggests that Vrabel could try to pry New York Giants defensive coordinator […]

Cade Otton Expected To Play On Sunday Night

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday night's wild-card game against the Washington Commanders, but he is expected to play, according to sources. Otton missed the final three games of the regular season due to his knee injury, but he got in some limited practice sessions this week […]

Mike Vrabel, Patriots Officially Agree On Multi-Year Deal

Former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots officially agreed to a multi-year deal on Sunday for Vrabel to become the team's next head coach, according to sources. Vrabel becomes the seventh person to become the head coach for a franchise that he once helped win a Super Bowl as a […]

Mark Andrews Quiet In Win Over Steelers

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews didn't make much noise in the 28-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday. The veteran registered two catches for 27 yards on three targets while receiving a 61% snap share. He saw 14 fewer snaps than Isaiah Likely, who was a bit more involved in the passing game […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - January 12, 2025

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, […]

Justice Hill Finds Paydirt In Win Over Steelers

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill crossed the goal line in a 28-14 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card round. The change-of-pace back caught a touchdown pass from Lamar Jackson as he improvised and escaped the pass rush at the end of the second quarter. Hill finished the game with six carries […]

Rashod Bateman Catches First Postseason Touchdown

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman came into Saturday's Wild-Card game as the No. 1 receiver with Zay Flowers (knee) inactive and got in on the scoring action to help beat the Pittsburgh Steelers. In his third career postseason game, Bateman finished with two catches for 24 yards and a touchdown on two targets. His […]