De'Anthony Melton Questionable Against Jazz

Golden State Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton (chest) makes an appearance on the official injury report on Friday. He's listed as questionable while dealing with a chest contusion on his right side. The two-way combo guard played 19 minutes off of the bench in their season opener on Wednesday and delivered 11 points, four assists, two […]

Diontae Johnson Will Not Play In Week 8

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (ribs) was ruled out for Week 8 according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. The 28-year-old was unable to participate in any practices this week and will now set his sights on returning in Week 9 to face the New Orleans Saints. In addition, starting quarterback Andy Dalton […]

Steven Adams Still Sidelined On Friday

Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (knee, calf) won't return to the floor just yet after being ruled out for the Friday night game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The veteran big man hasn't played since January 2023 since he's been recovering from his knee injury. Unfortunately, he also suffered a calf strain, but he was seen […]

DraftKings MMA, UFC DFS Lineup Picks - UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway

UFC 308 promises to be an exciting event that won't be forgotten anytime soon. The event will mark the promotion's 20th visit to Abu Dhabi and the first since UFC on ABC in August 2024. Featherweight gold is on the line on Saturday night when Ilia Topuria puts his title on the line against former […]

Bucky Irving Could Play On Sunday

Tampa Buccaneers rookie running back Bucky Irving (toe) is in play to suit up on Sunday according to Brianna Dix. The 22-year-old was also spotted at practice on Friday after sitting out on Wednesday and Thursday. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during the weekend as he will likely carry an injury designation […]

Gary Trent Jr. A Late Addition To Injury Report Friday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. (calf) was added to the 11:30 AM injury report ahead of their Friday night tip-off against the Chicago Bulls. He's listed with a right calf strain right now, so his status is worth monitoring with Khris Middleton (ankle) still sidelined. Trent played 34 minutes in the team's opening game […]

Tyler Allgeier - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4/RB5 ANALYSIS: Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier has only had one game with a major role this season, and that was in the 38-20 blowout win against the Carolina Panthers in Week 6. He followed that 19.8 PPR fantasy point performance by scoring just 5.5 points in a blowout […]

Zay Flowers Returns To Practice On Friday

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (ankle) returned to practice on Friday according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN. This is a great sign for the 24-year-old as he did not participate in any practice sessions earlier in the week. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he may carry an injury designation into […]

Robert Whittaker Looks To Extend His Win Streak To Three

Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker will look to extend his win streak to three when he takes on undefeated prospect Khamzat Chimaev in the co-main event of UFC 308. Whittaker was last seen in action in June at UFC Saudi Arabia where he scored a knockout victory over Ikram Aliskerov. DraftKings sees Whittaker as the […]

Khris Middleton Remains Sidelined Friday

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Khris Middleton (ankle) will miss another game as he still recovers from surgery in the offseason. The veteran hasn't been cleared for full participation in practice yet and the team said they were cautiously getting him ready to play, therefore he's officially been ruled out on Friday. While his timetable to return […]

Aaron Rodgers – Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in Superflex Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB20 ANALYSIS: New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is the QB17 for the year, averaging 14.1 fantasy points. The future Hall of Famer isn’t a top-12 option for fantasy players. However, he is an appealing QB2 for fantasy players in superflex leagues. Unfortunately, Rodgers is playing through […]

James Conner Is A Solid RB2 In Week 8

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner should be viewed as a solid RB2 with a high floor when the Cardinals travel to Miami to take on the Dolphins in Week 8. Conner shined on Monday night with 21 touches for 152 yards in the crucial win over the Chargers. That performance further solidified Conner as […]

Jayden Daniels Practiced On Friday, Remains Uncertain For Sunday

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels (ribs) was able to practice on Friday and remains in uncertain status for Sunday's tilt against the Chicago Bears. Head coach Dan Quinn expressed, "We will assess how he responds to the work that we did over the next 48 hours. But we really pushed it today" when discussing […]

Khamzat Chimaev Set For Middleweight Matchup

Undefeated prospect Khamzat Chimaev is scheduled to take on former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in a co-main event of UFC 308. Chimaev and Whittaker were already scheduled to face off at UFC Saudi Arabia but Chimaev had to pull out due to illness. He was last seen in action last year at UFC 294 where […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Viewed As Game-Time Decision

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) will likely be a game-time decision on Sunday according to Kainani Stevens. Etienne was sidelined last weekend due to a hamstring injury but has been able to participate during Wednesday's and Thursday's practice in a limited capacity which is a promising sign. Fantasy managers should continue to […]

Brook Lopez Expected To Play Against Bulls

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (quad) is dealing with a quad contusion but it doesn't seem to be severe enough to cause him to miss some time. Lopez is listed as probable for the Friday night matchup with the Chicago Bulls on the official injury report. The big man delivered a quality all-around game outside […]

Kyler Murray Is A Mid-Tier QB1 In Week 8

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray should be viewed as a mid-tier QB1 in Week 8 when the Cardinals travel to Miami to take on the Dolphins. The team has been committed to creating more opportunities for Murray to use his legs in recent weeks, with at least six carries per game over his last three […]

Curtis Samuel Out For Week 8

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Curtis Samuel (pectoral) will not play on Sunday according to Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN. The 28-year-old has yet to participate in any practices this week and will now set his sights on returning in Week 9 to face the Miami Dolphins. Samuel has had a disappointing campaign in Buffalo so far […]

Hunter Henry - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE2 ANALYSIS: Hunter Henry has been looking solid lately, but this week presents a challenging matchup against the New York Jets. Currently, the Jets allow the ninth-fewest fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends, making them a tough team for the position to face. Maye with […]

Aleksandar Rakic An Underdog At UFC 308

Aleksandar Rakic will look to get back in the win column when he faces off against Magomed Ankalaev on the main card of UFC 208 on Saturday. Rakic enters this fight having lost two fights in a row, although one was by injury TKO when he injured his knee against Jan Blachowicz back in 2022. […]

Dak Prescott - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 1QB Leagues, Start in 2QB or Superflex Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: Consider Dak Prescott a QB2 this week and only start him in 2QB or Superflex leagues. He ranks fourth in passing yards per game and eighth in attempts, so the volume is there, but it has not translated into […]

In-Tournament PGA Model - Round 3 Picks for The ZOZO Championship (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I am excited to announce that I will be providing a premium spreadsheet that can be accessed through the link below. Here you will find updated stats for the particular tournament -- all sortable and weighable when you make a copy of your […]

Jauan Jennings Doubtful For Week 8

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (hip) is considered doubtful for Sunday's game according to David Lombardi of the San Francisco Standard. Jennings has yet to participate in any team practices this week which is not a promising sign for his status. Fantasy managers should monitor Friday's injury report in case he is able […]

MMA DFS DraftKings Value Picks For UFC 308

UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi will be kicking off at 10AM EST, so this is an omelette and black coffee kind of card that you'll want to set an alarm for if you're part of a younger crowd with plans on Friday. With 13 fights on the card, there are also five fighters priced at […]

Geno Smith - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 1QB Leagues, Start in 2QB or Superflex Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: In this week's matchup, Geno Smith is a cautious start, especially given the Buffalo Bills' tough defense against quarterbacks. Smith has had a solid season for the Seattle Seahawks, leading the NFL in passing yards and averaging nearly 40 […]

Jonathan Isaac Tagged As Questionable Against Nets

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (hip) suffered a bruised left hip during the team's season opener against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Head coach Jamahl Mosley said, "He'll be questionable tonight just to see where he is as we go into the game." Isaac has a long history of injuries, so the team seems to […]

James Cook - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Facing the Seattle Seahawks, who allow the 10th-most fantasy points per game to running backs, James Cook is in a favorable matchup. He is coming off a two-game scoring streak after finding the end zone against the Tennessee Titans last week. In Week 7, Cook […]

Tua Tagovailoa Clears Concussion Protocol, Will Start On Sunday

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) has cleared concussion protocol and will get the starting nod on Sunday when the Dolphins face the Arizona Cardinals. Tagovailoa has been sidelined since suffering a concussion during the second week of the season. In his absence, the Miami offense has struggled as they never eclipsed 20 total points […]

NFL DFS Game Stacks of the Week: Week 8 (2024)

Use this tutorial for more details on how to use our NFL DFS Stacks of the Week. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Can you believe we're at the halfway point of the season already? Hopefully, you've been following along with all our amazing content at RotoBaller and participating in […]

Armen Petrosyan Looks To Get Back In The Win Column

Armen Petrosyan and Shara Magomedov are set for a three-round middleweight bout on the main card of UFC 308 on Saturday. Petrosyan enters this bout with a pro record of 8-3. In his last bout, Petrosyan lost to Rodolfo Vieira via first-round arm triangle. Before that, Petrosyan won back-to-back fights, defeating AJ Dobson and Christian […]