Ka'imi Fairbairn Misses Two Field Goals In Loss

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn had a rough outing on Thursday night along with the rest of the team in the 21-13 loss to the New York Jets. The 30-year-old made a 29 and 54-yarder as well as an extra point but missed a 27 and 56-yarder. This was the first game all season that […]

Gameweek 10 Rankings - Fantasy Premier League Predictions, Tips, and Picks for 2024/25

Welcome to the FPL Gameweek 10 rankings, RotoBallers! The tide is beginning to swing from Erling Haaland to Mohamed Salah in the FPL community. Both are standout options, but the plethora of premium picks makes it challenging to have both in your FPL squad. Many of the top teams are looking at their third game […]

Alex Ovechkin Bags Three Points In Thursday's Win

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin had a very productive night at the office on Halloween, producing three points in a 6-3 victory over Montreal. He capped off the scoring with his fifth goal of the season and dished out two assists, including one with the man advantage. Ovechkin also boasts five assists through the first […]

Robert Woods Sees Three Targets On Thursday

Houston Texans wide receiver Robert Woods was expected to be a bigger part of the offense in the Thursday night game against the New York Jets. During the 21-13 loss, he saw three targets and caught two of them for 44 yards. The Jets' defense shut down the passing game as they only put up […]

Royals Decline Option On Adam Frazier

Kansas City Royals second baseman/outfielder Adam Frazier had his 2025 club option declined and will instead head to free agency according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Frazier had the worst season of his MLB career in 2024 as he hit for an underwhelming .202/.282/.294 slash line with just ten doubles, four home runs, and three […]

Sidney Crosby Drags Penguins Back On Track

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby scored both goals as the team ended a six-game losing streak with a 2-1 overtime victory against Anaheim on Thursday. The Penguins captain tied the game early in the third period and hit the game-winner 2:35 into overtime. It's his 102nd career multi-goal game and also his 474th multi-point game, […]

Manuel Margot, Kyle Farmer Headed To Free Agency

Minnesota Twins outfielder Manuel Margot and infielder Kyle Farmer had their 2025 club options declined and will head to free agency according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Margot held a .238/.289/.337 line with four home runs and five stolen bases across 129 games last season. Farmer posted a similar .214/.293/.353 slash line with five home […]

William Nylander Pots Two Goals Versus Seattle

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander tallied two goals against Seattle on Thursday, helping the team to a 4-1 victory. Both goals came in the second period, with Nylander's first marker turning out to be the game-winning goal. The Maple Leafs have been inconsistent early in the season, and the same applies to Nylander. He's […]

Week 9 NFL Pick 'Ems - Predictions For All 14 Remaining Games

The Giants are 0-4 at home and their offensive line is in shambles again with star left tackle Andrew Thomas out for the season. The Commanders have scored 236 points this season, while the Giants...

Milwaukee Declines Option On Wade Miley

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Wade Miley had his club option declined according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Miley was only able to make two starts in 2024 to the tune of a 6.43 ERA and 1.43 WHIP before undergoing season-ending elbow surgery. The southpaw would be entering his 15th MLB season in 2025 and faces […]

Will Smith Scores First Career Goals

San Jose Sharks center Will Smith scored his first two career goals as the team picked up a third consecutive win by beating Chicago 3-2 on Thursday. Smith, who led the NCAA in scoring last season, has had it tough at the start of his NHL career and didn't even have any assists on his […]

Lucas Giolito Staying In Boston

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (elbow) had his 2025 club option exercised. The right-hander was not able to take the mound last summer after undergoing an internal brace operation in his throwing elbow in March. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progression during Spring Training as he may be able to return […]

Will Anderson Jr. Leaves Thursday Night With Ankle Injury

Houston Texans edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) was forced to leave their Thursday night game against the New York Jets after suffering an ankle injury in the first quarter. The reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year seemed to have his ankle rolled on as he tried to tackle the ball carrier and looked to […]

NFL MVP Power Rankings: Top 10 Candidates Ahead of Week 9

Sam Darnold had another productive performance but has lost in second straight game since starting the season with a perfect 5-0 record. During his two losses, Darnold has averaged a solid 249,5 y...

Hunter Renfroe, Chris Stratton Returning To Kansas City

Kansas City Royals outfielder Hunter Renfroe and relief pitcher Chris Stratton both had their 2025 club options exercised according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Renfroe had a down year in 2024 as he hit just 15 home runs, his lowest total in a full season throughout his career. He held a .229/.297/.392 slash line. Stratton […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 11/1/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA starts November with a fabulous Friday night of hoops, headlined by a seven-game main slate on DraftKings. The contests lock at 7:00 p.m. EDT when three games tip off the action, followed by the rest of the action, which is all scheduled to start by 8:00 p.m. EDT. The two later games in […]

Jordan Montgomery Staying In Arizona

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery had his club option exercised for 2025 according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The southpaw had a rough debut season in the desert as he posted a hefty 6.23 ERA and a 1.65 WHIP, which were both significantly lower compared to his 3.20 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP he […]

Week 9 NFL RB Power Rankings - Barkley Becomes RB1, Robinson and Achane Await Great Matchups

Jones has been solid in two games since the Vikings’ bye week, averaging 75.5 rushing yards, 30 receiving yards, and 0.5 touchdowns per contest. He was more efficient in productive in Week 7...

NASCAR Truck Series DFS: DraftKings Lineup Picks for Martinsville Zip Buy Now, Pay Later 200 (11/1/24)

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season is coming to a close. On Friday night, the series heads to Martinsville Speedway for 200 laps around the half-mile track. When the checkered flag flies, the Championship 4 field will be set. Grant Enfinger has already clinched a spot in the title fight. Who'll join him? Corey Heim, […]

Video: Week 9 Must-Start Running Backs - 2024 Fantasy Football Streamers, Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Analysis

Week 9 of the NFL season is upon us! There are some interesting decisions at the RB position on this slate. Don't miss our notable fantasy football running back starts and sits for Week 9! RotoBaller's Matt Donnelly discusses his top "Must Start" running backs that will have a fantasy football impact in Week 9, […]

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Which Teams Have Top 10 Picks Entering Week 9?

This roster is simply in over its head this year, with the Bryce Young commitment seemingly burying the organization. They’re averaging a mere 15.5 points per game while allowing nearly 50 more po...

Five Bold Predictions for Week 9 in the NFL: Mahomes and Kelce Back on Top, Olave Finishes as the WR1

Mahomes is the top quarterback in the NFL. However, he has been far from the highest-scoring fantasy football quarterback this season. The superstar is the QB21, averaging 14.4 fantasy points per ...

The King's Week 9 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

RotoBaller senior writer Scott "The King" Engel delivers his Week 9 fantasy football lineup rankings for PPR, half PPR, and standard scoring league formats. He also provides an analysis of the rankings at every skill position. Regular starting options are included to confirm that your must-start players have a good chance of posting winning fantasy […]

2024-25 Fantasy Basketball Buy or Sell: Friday, November 1

By this point in the fantasy basketball season, most managers have two things in common: a burning urge to overreact and a creeping sense of panic. It's practically wired into our DNA. Whether it’s jumping on breakout performances or dreading a star player's slump, the thrill (and agony) of managing a fantasy roster has us […]

Week 9 NFL DFS Stacks for DraftKings, FanDuel - Top Daily Fantasy Football Picks Include Jalen Hurts, Drake London, and Zay Flowers

Welcome to Week 9 of NFL DFS stacks for DraftKings and FanDuel. It's Week 9 of the NFL season, and the drama continues! Aaron Rodgers and the Jets are pushing through the darkness of their 3-6 record, Jayden Daniels threw the Hail Mary of all Hail Marys to break the hearts of Bears fans everywhere, […]

CFB DFS Rankings for Week 10 - Daily Fantasy College Football (Saturday, 11/2/24)

As we push into the home stretch of the College Football season, we start November off with an exciting set of games in College Football DFS. Much like last week, there are some very well-known quantities on the board and some lesser-known teams that could provide a nice change of pace and value. The option […]

DraftKings MMA, UFC DFS Lineup Picks - UFC Edmonton: Moreno vs. Albazi

Coming off an outstanding event in UFC 308, we are back at Rogers Place with another UFC Edmonton event. The event will mark the promotion's third visit to Edmonton and its first since UFC 240 in July 2019. This weekend at UFC Edmonton, two major rule changes go into effect. The fighters fighting this weekend […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - November 1, 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, […]

2024 College Football Playoff Picture, Projections, Outlook (November Update)

Most teams are eight games into the 2024 season. If you thought the arguments about a four-team playoff were exhausting, just wait until you see the chaos that could happen this year. The ACC could blow up the 12-team playoff before it even gets off the ground! Whereas September's playoff picture had a modicum of […]

Early Slate: Week 9 NFL DFS Picks on DraftKings, FanDuel (2024) - Lineups Advice, Strategy, Values

Last week’s Early Slate was loaded with many attractive games for fantasy. This week? Not so much. The Week 9 NFL DFS early slate on DraftKings, FanDuel has just one game that stands out; the Cowboys head to Atlanta in the game that highlights this slate. Denver/Baltimore and Miami/Buffalo have potential, but neither game comes […]