Fantasy Football Matchups to Target, Avoid (Week 16) - Juicy Playoff Matchups

The fantasy season is close to ending. If you’re reading this article, you were likely able to navigate a slew of injuries and underwhelming performances from typically consistent fantasy players. Or, you earned a bye during the regular week. Aiming for upside is crucial at this point in the season. Only two games are between […]

2024 NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Quarterbacks for Week 16

Week 15 was a tale of two different types of quarterback play. Players were either excellent or terrible, and there was not a lot of in-between. Of course, stars such as Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson showed out like they usually do. Quarterbacks will define the rest of the NFL season. Some are hot, some […]

Fantasy Football WR Injury Reports: Week 16 Updates For George Pickens, Jaylen Waddle, Xavier Legette, Marquise Brown

As we approach the second week of the fantasy football postseason, health is of the utmost importance. Managers need a full-strength roster to compete for a championship. To keep close tabs on all of the news across the NFL, make sure to favorite or bookmark the fantasy football player news page. Also, download the free […]

Rest-of-Season Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 16 Updates for Top 200 (2024)

Let's celebrate those of you still in the fantasy football playoff fight with an updated rest-of-season rankings sheet. While you can't afford to orient your strategy beyond this week, that doesn't mean it isn't wise to consider the handful of remaining games. We're here to weigh up the bigger picture for your championship weeks with […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (12/18/24)

My picks on Saturday were irrelevant by kickoff since I was heavy on South Alabama and most of its offensive starters sat out. There was very little advanced warning leading up to the game. That could be the case again until the "important" games. We begin in Boca Raton with the Boca Raton Bowl between […]

CBB DFS: DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (12/18/24)

We have a nice slate of games on Wednesday. It's heavy on the Big East with a sprinkling of the old Pac-12 and the other game from the Jumpman Classic. We open in D.C. with Georgetown hosting the slumping Blue Jays from Creighton. Next up is Xavier and UConn from Hartford. Memphis heads to Charlottesville […]

Fact or Fiction: Fantasy Football Outlooks for Mac Jones, Tyjae Spears, Justice Hill, Jalen Coker, Brenton Strange

Weird things happen every week in the NFL, but honestly, Week 15 was largely not that weird when talking about who the top performers were. In this article about surprise performances, only two of these players finished top five at their positions. Are players like Tyjae Spears and Brenton Strange going to be fantasy values […]

Week 16 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2024) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

The 2024 fantasy playoffs got off to an auspicious start with the Rams vs. 49ers contest. While anyone who has played fantasy for some time has undoubtedly suffered disappointment in the playoffs, this game was the precursor to a truly painful week for many. Unfortunately, it was a dud that few saw coming. Both the […]

High-Value Touches and Opportunities - Fantasy Football Underperformers, Overperformers (Week 16)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my weekly series, "High-Value Touches and Opportunities," for Week 16 of the 2024 fantasy football season. We're in the fantasy football playoffs, hoping we survive through Week 17 or 18. It's crunch time, and we'll want to pay attention to the news, noise, and trends, especially in the high-value opportunities.  Touchdowns […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - December 18, 2024

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, […]

Quentin Johnston Removed From Injury Report After Clerical Error

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston has been removed from the injury report. Johnston was listed as a non-participant on Monday, but Daniel Popper of The Athletic clarified that the Chargers had intended to list offensive lineman Zion Johnson, not Quentin Johnston. As of Tuesday, Johnston remains a full-go in practice and is not […]

Royals Avoid Arbitration With Kyle Wright

The Kansas City Royals avoided salary arbitration with right-hander Kyle Wright (shoulder) on Tuesday by signing him to a one-year, $1.8 million deal for the 2025 season, according to a source. Wright will make the same salary he did in 2025 while he was rehabbing from surgery on his right shoulder. The former fifth overall […]

Cody Poteet Dealt To The Cubs

The Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed reliever Cody Poteet from the New York Yankees on Tuesday in exchange for outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger and cash, according to sources. Poteet only appeared in five regular-season games (four starts) for the Yankees in 2024 and allowed seven runs (six earned) on 18 hits (two home runs) while walking […]

Clay Holmes Aiming To Throw 160 Innings In 2025

New York Mets right-hander Clay Holmes, who is expected to move from a relief role to a starting role with his new team in 2025, said he wants to be able to throw at least 160 innings next season. Holmes signed with the Mets in free agency and has confidence in the training staff to […]

Is Alvin Kamara Out For the Season? Week 16 Fantasy Football Injury Update

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (groin) is dealing with a groin injury that he suffered in Week 15. This late in the season, it's always worth questioning if players on teams that aren't headed to the playoffs will be shut down. Sometimes, teams don't have much left to play for and they don't […]

White Sox Acquire Matt Thaiss From Cubs

The Chicago White Sox acquired catcher Matt Thaiss from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations. It's already the second time Thaiss has been traded this offseason, with the Cubs landing him last month in a trade with the Los Angeles Angels. The 29-year-old left-handed-hitting backstop was no longer needed after the […]

Blue Jays Interested In Nick Pivetta

The Toronto Blue Jays are among the many teams that are interested in free-agent right-hander Nick Pivetta, who is a Canadian native. Pivetta declined a one-year, $21.05 million qualifying offer from the Boston Red Sox, so any team willing to sign him in free agency will have to give up draft-pick compensation to Boston. Despite […]

Stefon Diggs Unsure If He'll Return To Texans In 2025

Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs (knee) said he's unsure if he'll be back with the team in 2025 but wouldn't be opposed to sticking around. "I don't know what the future holds but I definitely got a home in Houston, and I love those guys over there. They're good people," Diggs said. The 31-year-old […]

Kirk Cousins Benched By Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons are benching quarterback Kirk Cousins heading into their Week 16 game against the New York Giants in favor of first-rounder Michael Penix Jr., according to head coach Raheem Morris. Despite signing Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract in the offseason, the Falcons are turning the page as they try to secure […]

Justin Herbert Expected To Play On Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (ankle) remained a limited participant during Tuesday's practice session. This is now back-to-back limited practice sessions for Herbert with a matchup against the Denver Broncos on Thursday. Herbert has been banged up since suffering an ankle injury in Week 14. Despite that, Herbert played on Sunday and is expected […]

Hayden Hurst Returns To Practice

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hayden Hurst (hip) was designated to return from the injured reserve on Monday. Hurst only missed the minimum of four games after being placed on the injured reserve in late-November. The 31-year-old was able to get through a full practice on Tuesday. That is great news, but it still seems […]

Jared McCain Undergoes Successful Surgery

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain (knee) underwent successful surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn left meniscus. He is out indefinitely. The 20-year-old out of Duke was in the running to win this season's Rookie of the Year award, averaging 15.3 points (23.8 points in eight starts). Without question, it's a tough blow to a […]

Will Dissly Misses Tuesday's Practice

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Will Dissly (shoulder) did not participate in practice on Tuesday. This is now back-to-back missed practice sessions for Dissly who missed last week's game with a shoulder injury. At this rate, fantasy managers should expect Dissly to sit out of Thursday's game against the Denver Broncos. Fellow tight end Hayden […]

Joel Embiid's Current Injury "Not Nearly As Severe"

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (face) remains sidelined due to another sinus fracture, his third throughout his career. He's due to be re-evaluated in a week. However, fantasy managers have reason to remain hopeful, with head coach Nick Nurse indicating his latest fracture is "not nearly as severe" as his previous two. In hindsight, Embiid […]

Younghoe Koo Nursing Injury

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo (undisclosed) reportedly hurt himself a bit during Monday's game, according to head coach Raheem Morris. It doesn't sound like too serious of an injury, but fantasy managers should stay tuned for another update on Wednesday. Koo made his lone extra point attempt and connected on 2-of-3 field goal attempts in […]

Teddy Bridgewater Planning To Make NFL Return

Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is reportedly planning on attempting a comeback to the NFL. The 32-year-old retired last season after playing in a reserve role with the Detroit Lions. He left the league to coach his high school alma mater. Now, Bridgewater believes he's ready to play in the NFL again. Bridgewater came into the league […]

Michael Penix Jr. Named Starting Quarterback

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has been named the starting quarterback moving forward, according to head coach Raheem Morris. This news comes a day after the 15-9 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Kirk Cousins was able to pull together a victory, but has one touchdown and nine interceptions over the last five games. […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 16 (2024)

The vast majority of you are locked into some vicious postseason battles for fantasy football supremacy, so it's time to unload those coffers. Perhaps you need immediate reinforcements, want depth, or simply block your opponents. No matter your mission, we're here to help you win with our famous waiver wire pickups list and our fantasy […]

Is Nick Chubb Out For the Season? Week 16 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (foot) has been through a lot these past two seasons. After suffering a devastating injury early in 2023 that caused him to miss just about all of the season, Chubb returned to a faltering Browns team that was losing far more games than it was winning. His play didn't […]