Drew Lock To Start Against Colts

New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock (shoulder) will start again in Week 17 against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, according to head coach Brian Daboll. Lock made the start in the blowout loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 16, but his availability was in question for this week after he underwent an MRI exam […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings (12/26/24) - English Premier League Soccer Matchweek 18 - Boxing Day

Welcome back to “The Kick-Off” and welcome to the 2024-25 season! We are back after the holidays…HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! With Boxing Day!!!. Boxing Day is widely celebrated in Europe and is one of the most significant dates of the year. With the quick turnaround of fixtures, there is a possibility that clubs will rotate players, and […]

Paris Johnson Jr., Jonah Williams Out For Week 17

Arizona Cardinals left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. (knee) and right tackle Jonah Williams (knee) have both already been ruled out for Saturday's Week 17 divisional clash against the Los Angeles Rams. Johnson will miss his second straight game, while Williams will sit out on Saturday night after injuring his knee in the overtime loss to […]

Buccaneers Open Jordan Whitehead's Practice Window

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers designated safety Jordan Whitehead (pectoral) to return from Injured Reserve on Tuesday by opening his 21-day practice window. Whitehead is now eligible to return to practice with the team this week, but it doesn't guarantee that he'll come off IR to play in Week 17 on Sunday against the division-rival Carolina […]

Alec Pierce Still In Concussion Protocol

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (concussion) is still in the league's concussion protocol but is advancing well. Pierce suffered a concussion in the Week 15 loss to the Denver Broncos and was unable to play in the Week 16 win over the Tennessee Titans this past Sunday. The 24-year-old is recovering, but he'll need […]

Christian Watson "Hoping For The Best"

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) said he's "hoping for the best" regarding the knee injury he suffered in the Monday night blowout win over the New Orleans Saints. Watson was injured early in the first half when a defender fell on him at the end of a run. He returned to the […]

James Conner Up In The Air For Saturday

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (knee) is in wait-and-see mode for the team's upcoming Week 17 game against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams on Saturday night. Conner injured his knee in the overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 16, but not before putting up strong numbers […]

Aaron Rodgers In Danger Of Missing Week 17

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (knee) is uncertain to play in Week 17 against the division-rival Buffalo Bills on Sunday due to a knee injury he suffered in the Week 16 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich said he's betting on Rodgers to play, but he's not […]

Overrated and Underrated College Basketball Teams - Reviewing the AP Poll For Week 8

It's currently sub-30 degrees here on the East Coast, and Christmas is just two days away. That means the student athletes get some time off from the rigorous seasons that they endure on a weekly basis. While no college basketball for a few days is a sad scene, now is as good a time as […]

Chris Jones Questionable For Wednesday's Game

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (calf) is listed as questionable for the team's Week 17 game on Wednesday on Christmas Day versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jones didn't practice on Sunday or Monday after straining his calf in Saturday's win over the Houston Texans in Week 16. On a short week, the 30-year-old defensive […]

Gameweek 18 Preview - Fantasy Premier League 2024-25 Tips and Captaincy Picks

Happy Christmas Eve, RotoBallers! Gameweek 17 was a week to remember for FPL managers who gave the armband to Mohamed Salah as he bagged 21 points in a nine-goal thriller between Spurs and Liverpool. There is no time to relax, as our Boxing Day fixtures begin in a few hours. The FPL Challenge: Festive Fixtures […]

Christmas Day DraftKings NBA DFS Picks (Wednesday, 12/25/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA is ready to roll for its annual Christmas Day marathon. Every year, Christmas delivers some of the best matchups and best games of the season, and this year, five solid matchups get underway at 12:00 p.m. ET when contests lock as the Spurs visit the Knicks. The Timberwolves visit the Mavericks in a […]

The Cut List - Who to Drop for Fantasy Football Week 17

Welcome to Championship Week to those who have made it. It's been a long, grueling season, but you made it. Congratulations! There is just one more victory that stands between you and your ultimate goal. You'll be forever cemented as a champion with just one more win. The rules are pretty simple when it comes […]

Kenyon Martin Jr. Makes Early Exit Due To Sore Foot

Philadelphia 76ers forward Kenyon Martin Jr. (foot) missed the end of Monday's contest against San Antonio. He didn't see any action in the fourth quarter because of soreness in his left foot. Making his fourth start in a row, Martin Jr. notched four points, six rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 20 minutes. Andre […]

John Metchie III A Desperation Option In Week 17

Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III (shoulder) appears ready to return to the lineup on Christmas Day against the Baltimore Ravens, and with ample opportunity within the Texans' offense. Wide receiver Tank Dell (knee) joined Stefon Diggs (knee) on injured reserve, opening the way for other receivers behind top target Nico Collins. However, starting […]

Fantasy Football Playoff Rankings for Week 17 (QB, RB, WR, TE, DST) - Cooper Kupp, Joe Mixon, Courtland Sutton, Davante Adams, Tony Pollard, Tyreek Hill

If your fantasy team is still alive in Week 17, you have a great team and have nailed your lineup calls. However, be sure to use our half-PPR fantasy football rankings for Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season to double-check your key start-or-sit calls. It's time to take home your league's crown! As always, […]

Marvin Bagley III Suffers Apparent Knee Injury

Washington Wizards forward/center Marvin Bagley III (knee) had his night cut short by injury against Oklahoma City on Monday. He appeared to have hurt his right knee in the fourth quarter in a collision with Thunder big man Isaiah Hartenstein. With Alex Sarr (back) absent on Monday, Bagley III was back in the rotation and […]

Van Jefferson Not Recommended In Week 17

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Van Jefferson is off the fantasy radar when the Steelers take on Kansas City on Christmas Day. The veteran has played more than 70% of the Steelers' snaps the past three weeks, but that seems likely to change with top receiver George Pickens (hamstring) likely to return to the lineup. The […]

Week 17 Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings (RB, WR, TE) for Half-PPR: Marquise Brown, Rico Dowdle, D'Andre Swift, Chuba Hubbard, Trey Benson, DJ Moore

It's do-or-die time, and just one win stands between you and a fantasy football championship. If you need assistance this week, use our Week 17 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024 and set your winning lineups. Your team is obviously strong if you make it to this point, so it's not time to overthink or […]

Ken Giles Drawing Interest From Several Teams

According to Jon Morosi of the MLB Network, right-handed relief pitcher Ken Giles is drawing interest from several clubs on a potential minor league contract. Giles spent last summer pitching at the Triple-A level in the Braves organization and held a 6.28 ERA and 1.37 WHIP across 38 2/3 innings of work. He made his […]

More Targets, Little Production For Kevin Austin Jr.

New Orleans Saints receiver Kevin Austin Jr. earned another four targets Monday at Green Bay, but turned them into just one catch for 17 yards on which he fumbled, but saw the ball go out of bounds. The third-year player has drawn at least three targets in four straight games, but is playing more mostly […]

Week 17 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings for Half-PPR: Bucky Irving, Chase Brown, James Conner, Tyjae Spears, Rico Dowdle, Gus Edwards

The 2024 fantasy football season is set to wrap up with exciting championship matchups. Be sure not to overthink and panic about your lineup decisions. Instead, treat it like any other week. Today we will go over our NFL team's updated Week 17 fantasy football running back rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players […]

Bub Carrington Exits Early Monday

Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (undisclosed) was hurt in Monday's loss to Oklahoma City. He exited the game in the middle for the final frame, heading to the locker room holding his right side. Carrington finished the contest with 14 points, two rebounds, three assists, and four turnovers. The 19-year-old rookie must recover by Thursday […]

Seattle Showed Interest In Carlos Santana

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Seattle Mariners offered free-agent first baseman Carlos Santana a higher salary and a player option for 2026, but the veteran first baseman decided to sign with the Cleveland Guardians instead. The Mariners have been in the first base market all offseason and have been linked to other […]

Jets Sign Greg Joseph To Practice Squad

The New York Jets signed kicker Greg Joseph to their practice squad, according to Joseph's agent, Brett Tessler. The veteran is now on his fifth team of the season after spending training camp with Green Bay, briefly signing with Detroit's practice squad, and then having stints with the New York Giants and Washington Commanders. Jets […]

Week 17 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings for Half-PPR: George Pickens, Marquise Brown, Xavier Worthy, Jauan Jennings, Calvin Ridley

The time has come. You have made it to the fantasy football championship, and no one wants to take home second place. That said, our Week 17 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2024 are here to help you make those tough start/sit decisions. With no teams on a bye, options are plentiful, but it's […]

Alex Caruso Hurt In Monday's Win

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso (undisclosed) did not complete Monday's matchup against Washington. He went to the locker room with a little over a minute played in the fourth quarter and never returned to action. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault said after the game that an update on Caruso should come on Tuesday after […]

Kirby Yates Remains A Priority For Texas

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, free-agent relief pitcher Kirby Yates remains a priority during free agency for the Texas Rangers. Yates operated as the top ninth-inning option in Texas last season and performed quite well, boasting a 1.17 ERA and a 0.83 WHIP. He tallied 33 saves across his 61 2/3 innings of […]

Dante Pettis Draws Seven Targets In Loss

Wide receiver Dante Pettis of the New Orleans Saints earned seven targets on Monday at Green Bay but finished with only two catches for 31 yards. The barren New Orleans offense was down to starting quarterback Spencer Rattler, who completed only half of his 30 passing attempts for 153 yards and an interception in a […]

D'Angelo Russell Injured In Monday's Loss

Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell (thumb) was limited to 16 minutes in Monday's 117-114 loss to Detroit. He exited the game two minutes into the fourth quarter, with Lakers head coach JJ Redick mentioning postgame that Russell was checked for a potential thumb injury. Russell finished the night with five points and five […]