Jordan Mason Exits Again In Second Half

San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason (shoulder) suffered a left-shoulder injury in the first half of the Thursday night contest against the division-rival Seattle Seahawks and was deemed questionable to return. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Mason was good to go coming out of the half, and Mason got the first touch of the […]

George Pickens – Week 6 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR27 ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens was a popular third-year breakout candidate this season. Unfortunately, the talented receiver has struggled. He is the WR42 for the year, averaging 7.9 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The former Georgia star has scored 8.2 or fewer […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Matt McLain To Play In Arizona Fall League

Cincinnati Reds infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand (hand), Matt McLain (shoulder) and Edwin Arroyo (shoulder) will play in the Arizona Fall League, which began play on Monday. Both McLain and Arroyo missed all of 2024 after suffering shoulder injuries. McLain also dealt with a stress reaction in his rib cage. He is slated to play shortstop, second […]

Xavier Legette – Week 6 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR49 ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette has had a massive increase in fantasy football value in the past few weeks. He has played well since the Panthers benched Bryce Young for Andy Dalton. Furthermore, the rookie’s role on offense has expanded with Adam Thielen […]

Jonathan India Has "Clean-Up" Surgery On His Ankle

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (ankle) had surgery to "clean up" his ankle, according to president of baseball operations Nick Krall. India will have a normal offseason and is expected to be ready for spring training. The 27-year-old ended up playing second base all year in 2024 with Matt McLain dealing with multiple injuries. […]

Rhamondre Stevenson – Week 6 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB18 ANALYSIS: New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson has had a frustrating start to the season. The veteran running back was outstanding over the first two weeks, averaging 23 rushing attempts for 100.5 yards, a touchdown, and 18.1 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. However, […]

Nick Martinez Expected To Opt Out

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Nick Martinez, who is scheduled to make $12 million next year if he doesn't opt out of his contract, is expected to opt out and hit the free-agent market. Right-hander Emilio Pagan is also expected to opt out and become a free agent. Martinez appeared in 42 games (16 starts) in his […]

Rachaad White – Week 6 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB26 ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White has had a disappointing 2024 season. He is the RB35, averaging eight half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Last year, the former Arizona State star ended the year as an RB1. Unfortunately, White has averaged only 6.6 […]

Phillies Unlikely To Move Alec Bohm

The Athletic's Matt Gelb thinks it's unlikely that the Philadelphia Phillies look to move third baseman Alec Bohm this offseason, especially since he still has two years left of club control. Bohm had a career-high 117 OPS+ in 2024, but he struggled down the stretch and after suffering a hand injury. The Phillies also like […]

Roschon Johnson – Week 6 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB31 ANALYSIS: Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson is coming off his best performance this season. The second-year running back had 10 rushing attempts for 25 yards, two touchdowns, and 14.5 half-point PPR fantasy points in the win over the Carolina Panthers. By comparison, he had […]

Phillies Will Be Connected To Juan Soto This Offseason

The Athletic's Matt Gelb writes that the Philadelphia Phillies will be connected to New York Yankees impending free-agent superstar outfielder Juan Soto all winter. The Phillies' outfield was one of their biggest weaknesses in 2024. However, one of the New York teams will be the favorite to sign Soto to what will be a massive […]

Tommy Tremble Absent On Thursday

Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble (concussion) did not suit up for Thursday's practice session. Tremble has missed both practices this week after suffering a concussion during last week's loss to the Chicago Bears. Rookie tight end J'Tavion Sanders took over after Tremble's exit and hauled in three passes. Sanders could be asked to start […]

Justin Fields – Week 6 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB8 ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields has had an up-and-down 2024 season. The veteran quarterback has had some impressive moments. Unfortunately, he has struggled with accuracy at times. More importantly, Fields is the QB8 for the year, averaging 17.9 fantasy points per game. The former […]

In-Tournament PGA Model - Round 2 Picks For The Black Desert 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 […]

Jordan Mason Returns To Thursday's Game

San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason (shoulder) has returned to action for Thursday's Week 6 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Mason was forced to exit during the first half after suffering a shoulder injury on a carry during the second quarter. He left the game with trainers and was held out for the rest […]

Nestor Cortes Throwing With More Intensity

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (elbow) has continued a throwing program as he hopes to rejoin the club if they advance to the American League Championship Series, and manager Aaron Boone said that Cortes upped the intensity of his throwing session on Thursday. It remains to be seen what type of role the 29-year-old […]

Diontae Johnson Limited On Thursday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (ankle) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice session. This is now back-to-back practice sessions that Johnson has been limited due to a lingering ankle issue. It's worth noting that Johnson played through the ankle injury last week. He finished with three receptions for 23 yards, which was his […]

Miguel Rojas Not Expected To Play In Game 5

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he doesn't expect shortstop Miguel Rojas (groin) to be in the starting lineup for Game 5 of the National League Division Series on Friday against the division-rival San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. Rojas aggravated a groin injury rounding third base in the Game 3 loss in San […]

Trey Palmer Sits Out On Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (concussion) missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday. Palmer sat out of last week's game as well due to a concussion. It appears the young wideout is still in concussion protocol ahead of the Week 6 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. It's worth noting that […]

Freddie Freeman Expected Back For Game 5

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that first baseman Freddie Freeman (ankle) is expected to return to the starting lineup for the deciding Game 5 of the National League Division Series on Friday at Dodger Stadium against the division-rival San Diego Padres. Freeman has been battling an ankle injury since the last week of […]

NFL DFS Value Plays: Week 6 Bargain Bin for DraftKings, FanDuel, Yahoo Includes Kirk Cousins, David Montgomery, Jalen Tolbert, more

Welcome to the Week 6 main slate edition of RotoBaller's NFL DFS Bargain Bin for the 2024 NFL season, where the goal is to touch on some potentially mispriced players across the industry who find themselves in favorable matchups and/or suddenly expanded roles. Each week, I’ll give you my thoughts on where there may be […]

Kerry Carpenter Leaves Game 4 With Hamstring Issue

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter (hamstring) departed Game 4 of the American League Division Series early at Comerica Park on Thursday against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians due to a left-hamstring issue. Carpenter injured himself running the bases in the sixth inning and was replaced by pinch-hitter Jace Jung in his next at-bat. Before leaving, Carpenter […]

Jordan Mason Questionable To Return

San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason (shoulder) is considered questionable to return during Thursday's game against the Seattle Seahawks. Mason appears to have suffered a shoulder injury during the second quarter of this Week 6 contest. He headed to the locker room with the trainers, so Mason is currently uncertain to return. He had […]

Jorge Polanco Has Knee Surgery, Expected To Be Ready For Spring Training

Seattle Mariners second baseman Jorge Polanco (knee) had surgery to fix the patellar tendon in his left knee and is expected to be ready for the start of spring training in February, according to sources. Polanco has dealt with knee pain in recent seasons and really struggled at the plate in 2024 with the M's […]

Rachaad White Misses Thursday's Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (foot) was absent during Thursday's practice session. This is a downgrade for White who was limited to open the week. This is obviously not a good sign heading into Sunday's Week 6 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. However, Friday's practice will go a long way to deciding […]

Gabe Davis Continue To Be Limited

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Gabe Davis (knee) was limited in practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday. Davis should be just fine to play this Sunday in Week 6 in London against the Chicago Bears, but he won't be recommended in starting fantasy lineups, especially if tight end Evan Engram (hamstring) returns […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Has His Reps Limited Again

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (shoulder) continues to work his way through a shoulder injury and was limited in practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday. Etienne was also limited in all three practices last week before suiting up in the Week 5 win over the division-rival Indianapolis Colts, but […]

Evan Engram Limited For Second Straight Day

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram (hamstring) was listed as limited in practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday. Engram hasn't played since the season-opening loss to the Miami Dolphins after injuring his hamstring during pre-game warmups before Week 2, but head coach Doug Pederson said earlier this week that he's optimistic […]

Ricky Pearsall To Resume Practicing Next Week

San Francisco 49ers rookie first-round wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (chest) will resume practicing next week. Pearsall might have had his practice window opened this week if not for a quick turnaround with a Thursday night tilt in Week 6 against the division-rival Seattle Seahawks. The 24-year-old will instead return to practice next week, and the […]

NFL DFS Must Avoids and Injuries for Week 6 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our weekly Must Avoids and Injuries series for our NFL DFS Premium Subscribers.  Below, you'll find our expert's top players to avoid this week and a snapshot of the injuries that matter heading into the DFS main slate. We're examining matchups, injury […]