Damian Lillard Listed As Probable For Cup Final

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (calf) has been listed as probable for Tuesday's NBA Cup final against Oklahoma City. The veteran star didn't practice on Monday, leaving a question mark hanging over him, but it looks like he will be good to go for the big game. Lillard played a vital role in last […]

Trendon Watford Limited By Hamstring Injury Monday

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Trendon Watford (hamstring) could not complete Monday's contest against Cleveland. He was ruled out for the rest of the game early in the third quarter because of left hamstring soreness. Watford posted eight points in 10 minutes before his premature exit. The 24-year-old missed the start of the season with a left […]

Week 16 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2024 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Welcome back to our Week 16 fantasy football defense streamers and D/ST rankings for the 2024 fantasy football season. Every week, we go through the best and worst fantasy defenses. Since, for most gamers, this week of action will determine a spot in their championship match, we will tier and rank every D/ST. With the semi-finals […]

Jakob Poeltl Suffers Groin Injury Monday

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (groin) was limited to 22 minutes in Monday's 122-121 loss to Chicago. The big man from Austria suffered a left groin injury when he slipped on the floor early in the fourth quarter. Poeltl finished the night with six points, five rebounds, three assists, and one steal. The 29-year-old has […]

Jaden Ivey A Late Scratch On Monday Because Of Knee Pain

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (knee) was a late scratch on Monday versus Miami because of left knee pain. He was already announced as a starter before the team pulled him from the game. Malik Beasley filled in for Ivey in the first unit and had a great night with a season-high 28 points on […]

What A 16-Team College Football Playoff Would Look Like in 2024 - Predictions For Every Game

To kick things off, we have a playoff game Eugune. This contest would feature a hostile environment and a long road to travel for Clemson. The Tigers would keep things close in the first half, but...

Connor McDavid Extends Point Streak With Three Assists

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid took his point streak to six games with three assists in Monday's 6-5 loss to Florida. McDavid's playmaking helped his team get a 4-2 lead in the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals rematch, but the Oilers defense let them down in the final frame as Florida turned the game on its […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16: Jerome Ford, Kendre Miller, Tyjae Spears, Kimani Vidal, Kenneth Gainwell, more

Congratulations to all of you who successfully navigated the collection of challenges that emerged since Week 1, including injuries, bye weeks, impactful coaching decisions, and disappointing production. We have now progressed into planning for the second week of fantasy postseason matchups. You should sustain the same level of diligence and flexibility that have helped you […]

Carter Verhaeghe Nets Game-Winner In High-Scoring Finals Rematch

Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe scored the game-winning goal in Monday's entertaining 6-5 win against Edmonton. The two teams went back and forth in the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals rematch before Verhaeghe popped up with the decisive goal 13:05 into the third period. He also picked up a power-play assist in the contest to record […]

Week 16 NFL Power Rankings: Packers and Rams Rise, Chargers and Lions Tumble

Career backup and journeyman Tim Boyle became the fourth Giants quarterback to throw a pass this season. It didn’t help. New York scored 14 points, further dropping their league-low average.

Jake Oettinger Rock-Solid Versus Capitals

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger collected win No. 16 with 25 saves in Monday's 3-1 victory over Washington. An effort from Dylan Strome got past Oettinger near the end of the first period, but he frustrated the Capitals for the rest of the way, becoming the second-winningest goalie in the league this season. Oettinger carries […]

Roope Hintz Hits Two Goals In Monday's Win

Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz took care of two goals in Monday's 3-1 victory over Washington. His power-play goal in the second period tied the game at one, and Hintz made the game safe with another goal at the 14:58 mark in the third. Hintz celebrated his first multi-goal outing of the season Monday night, […]

Top 10 NFL Defenses: Weeks 16,17 First Look and Rankings

If the Bills are somehow still available on waivers, make sure to pick them up immediately. This unit will have an extremely favorable matchup in Week 16 against the Patriots and could be used aga...

Valeri Nichushkin Pots Lone Avalanche Goal In Monday's Defeat

Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin was the team's lone goal-scorer in Monday's 3-1 defeat against Vancouver. He grabbed a late consolation goal with 46 seconds left in regulation. Mikko Rantanen and Cale Makar picked up the assists. Nichushkin already has five goals for the month and has been providing steady offense since making his season […]

NFL Week 16 Fantasy Football Cut List: Time To Say Goodbye To These 10 Players

Since Week 5, Stroud has scored more than 15 points three times. Over his last eight games, he’s averaging 11.4 PPG. Some of that occurred with Nico Collins on IR, so let’s be fair. However, since...

Kiefer Sherwood Celebrates First Career Hat Trick Against Avalanche

Vancouver Canucks winger Kiefer Sherwood was an unexpected hat-trick hero on Monday versus Colorado, lifting his team to a 3-1 win. The 29-year-old scored all of the game's first three goals to record his first career hat trick. Sherwood's career night included a short-handed goal. The American forward isn't known as a major threat up […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/17/24)

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 […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/17/24)

Welcome back, Rotoballers! Tonight, the NBA Cup Championship game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Milwaukee Bucks will take place. The key to succeeding in NBA DFS is making adjustments during the day as injury information becomes available. But it's always essential to have a game plan and zero in on the best players […]

Predicting The 2024 NFL Playoff Contenders Ahead Of Week 16: Broncos & Bucs Ascend, Chargers & Lions Stumble

Philadelphia finished strong in a 27-13 win over the Steelers in which they shut Pittsburgh out in the second half. They worked around Saquon Barkley getting bottled up and dealing with a minor un...

CBB DFS: DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (12/17/24)

It's a busy Tuesday with a lot of good teams in action, but not all of these games will be good games. We'll have to choose our spots wisely. It's a big basketball day in the state of North Carolina. We start with the high point: North Carolina and Florida tangle at the Jumpman Invitational […]

Week 16 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2024 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

I hope everyone reading this is still alive in the fantasy playoffs! Kickers are an essential part of your playoff run if you are in a league that plays with the position. Ask any Dustin Hopkins manager who scrambled for a replacement after he was ruled out in Week 15. Oh, unless you are that […]

Backfield Breakdowns and Target Shares - Fantasy Football Week 16 Outlooks for Jared Goff, James Conner, Davante Adams, and More

Week 16 is here, and if you're reading this, it likely means you have advanced to the next round of your league's fantasy playoffs or you're coming off that all-important first-round bye. So, a congratulation of sorts is in order. Here in Week 16, we will have two games on Saturday, so make sure your […]

The Cut List - Who to Drop for Fantasy Football Week 16

Congratulations to those of you who are still dancing! One more week, one more victory until Championship week. If you're out of the playoffs and just can't get enough fantasy football, know you're welcome here, too! Our roster construction should change slightly since we're in the playoffs. Identify your ideal starting lineup for Weeks 16 […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Week 16 Updates for Patrick Mahomes, Alvin Kamara, Geno Smith, Jaylen Waddle, Zach Ertz, David Montgomery, Xavier Legette, Nick Chubb, Marquise Brown

The first round of the fantasy football playoffs is now behind us (in most leagues), and it was a brutal week in terms of injuries. We didn't have many injuries in Week 14, but Week 15 was as bad as some of the early-week seasons when it came to injuries to fantasy-relevant players. This just […]

Quarterback (QB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16 (2024)

In Week 14, three quarterbacks posted 30 or more fantasy points. Heading into Monday Night Football and the conclusion of Week 15, Jared Goff (50), Lamar Jackson (45), Josh Allen (44), Baker Mayfield (35), Aaron Rodgers (35), and Jalen Hurts (31) all hit the mark as quarterbacks put on a show. We got some incredible […]

IDP Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 16 (2024)

If you faced Josh Allen (362 yards, four totals touchdowns) or Jared Goff (494 yards, five touchdowns) this week, or worse, both, then you might not be interested in reading this column, as you probably don’t have anything to play for in Week 16. That is unless you started Derek Stingley (two interceptions), T.J. Watt […]

Tight End (TE) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16 (2024)

Another week is in the books, and we continue to inch closer to a Laquan Jones blonde dye job. That's right, Jonnu Smith dropped another 19 fantasy points and another top-5 fantasy week. The Miami tight end is currently sitting at 179.9 fantasy points (12.9 FPPG), which has him 15 points clear of TE5 Travis […]

Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 16: Aaron Rodgers, Kendre Miller, Craig Reynolds, Jalen McMillan, Marquise Brown, Brenton Strange, more

The 2024 NFL season feels like it just started, but we're already onto Week 16. By now, fantasy managers know the waiver wire is thin, and options are limited, but if you're still alive in the championship race, you should always be looking to improve your team. Since only two weeks remain in most leagues, […]

Wide Receiver (WR) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16 (2024)

Christmas is coming early this year. The Broncos and Chargers kick off Week 16 on Thursday night, followed by a doubleheader on Saturday featuring contests between the Chiefs and Texans and the Steelers and Ravens. Now, for your weekly Mike Evans update. Evans not only dropped 36.9 fantasy points on Sunday but also caught nine […]