Todd Gilliland Is A Top-Notch Value Option For Homestead DFS Lineups

Todd Gilliland nabbed a starting position of 31st for this week's Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, marking the fourth consecutive race at a 1.5-mile Intermediate track where he will start 30th or worse this season. In two races at Homestead, Gilliland's best finish was 25th, which he collected in last year's race after […]

Ladd McConkey Likely Good To Suit Up On Sunday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (hip) is expected to play in Sunday's matchup with the Saints. The rookie has 24 catches for 265 yards and two touchdowns this season, so he's the best pass-catcher on the roster. Naturally, there was some concern when he missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday before logging a […]

Ross Chastain Is Expected To Be A Great DFS Performer For Homestead

Trackhouse Racing's Ross Chastain will start Sunday's Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway from the 22nd position. This is Chastain's lowest starting position at the Florida track since the introduction of the Next-Gen car in 2022. In five starts at Homestead, Chastain has only one top-10 finish, but it was a second-place result from […]

Jakobi Meyers Expected Back For Week 8

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (ankle) is expected to suit up for Sunday's divisional clash with the Kansas City Chiefs. Myers has been burdened by an ankle issue, keeping him off the field for the Raiders' previous two contests. The 27-year-old hasn't had a terrible season, amassing 25 catches (36 targets) for 273 […]

Should DFS Players Roster Kyle Busch At Homestead?

After qualifying for Sunday's Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Kyle Busch obtained a starting position of 17th, his highest at the site since joining Richard Childress Racing in 2023. In 19 starts at Homestead, Busch has two wins, 11 top-10 finishes, and 465 laps led, which is second-most of active drivers. After 33 […]

Deebo Samuel Sr. Anticipated To Play Against Dallas

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (illness, wrist) is expected to play in Sunday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys. The wideout has been battling a wrist issue for a few weeks. He also was dealing with a case of Pneumonia, forcing his premature exit from the Week 7 loss to the Kansas […]

Could Harrison Burton Be A Decent DFS Pick For Homestead?

Harrison Burton will start 34th for Sunday's Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, which is the lowest in his Cup career at the site. In two starts at Homestead, Burton has one top-20 finish and one DNF due to overheating his car. Through 33 races so far this year, Burton has one win and […]

Chase Briscoe Can Be An Intriguing Tournament Play For Homestead

For this week's Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Chase Briscoe will start the race from the 13th position, a new career-best starting position at the site. In three previous starts at Homestead, Briscoe's best finish is 17th, and he placed in the top 20 twice with a positive Place Differential. With 33 races […]

Ryan Blaney Is A Solid DFS Recommendation For Homestead

Ryan Blaney of Team Penske will start Sunday's Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway from the 20th position, the lowest starting position of his Cup career to date at the site. In nine races at Homestead, Blaney has two top-10 finishes, highlighted by a runner-up finish in last year's race at the Florida track. […]

Christopher Bell Could Win His Second Consecutive Race At Homestead

Joe Gibbs Racing's Christopher Bell qualified third for Sunday's Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, marking the third time in his Cup career that he will start a race at the site from the top 3. In four previous starts at Homestead, Bell has won once and scored two top-10 finishes while also leading […]

The New York Giants Defense Faces The Steelers In Week 8

New York Giants defense, despite a challenging 28-3 loss to the Eagles in Week 7, remains a formidable unit heading into their Monday Night Football matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ranked 6th against the pass, allowing only 179.4 passing yards per game, the Giants defense will focus on containing Russell Wilson, who had a strong […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Out Again On Sunday

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) won't play on Sunday against OKC. The veteran sharpshooter logged 28 minutes in the opener versus Brooklyn, finishing with eight points and two blocks. Unfortunately, he's battling a hamstring issue, so he'll miss his second contest of the 2024-25 campaign. Onyeka Okongwu has been handling most of the minutes […]

Khris Middleton Remains Out On Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankles) remains out for Sunday's meeting with the Brooklyn Nets. He continues to work his way back from offseason ankle surgeries. However, the veteran still isn't ready to go, and the Bucks don't plan on rushing him back. Of course, Giannis Antetokounmpo will lead the offense. But until Middleton returns […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable Versus The Nets

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is probable for Sunday's game in Brooklyn. The multi-time MVP appeared on the injury report for patella tendinitis ahead of both of Milwaukee's games this season. However, it didn't keep him off the floor. As usual, Antetokounmpo is having a quality season thus far, averaging 31.5 points, 12.5 rebounds, […]

Straight Talk Wireless 400: DraftKings, FanDuel NASCAR Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Homestead-Miami Speedway this weekend for the Straight Talk Wireless 400. This is the second race of the Round of 8, the final playoff round before the title is decided at Phoenix. Last year, Christopher Bell won here, leading 26 of 267 laps, including the final 16 laps of the […]

Greg Joseph Should Not Be Started In Week 8

New York Giants kicker Greg Joseph enters the Week 8 Monday Night Football matchup against the Steelers looking to build consistency amid a season marked by ups and downs. Joseph has made 9 of 12 field goal attempts (75%), with all three misses coming in the 40-49 yard range, though he did connect from 38 […]

Christian Kirk A Likely Trade Candidate

Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk has generated significant trade buzz ahead of the Nov. 5 deadline. With wideouts changing hands left and right over the last few weeks, it appears Kirk could be one of the next on the move. The seventh-year WR is in his third campaign with Jacksonville, […]

Wan'Dale Robinson A Possible Flex Option In Week 8

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson heads into the Week 8 Monday Night Football showdown against the Steelers as the team's most targeted player this season, with 67 targets (he's compiled 43 receptions on those targets). Robinson has averaged 12.4 fantasy points per game, though his modest 7 yards per catch highlights his role […]

Diontae Johnson, Most Likely WR Trade Candidate Ahead Of Deadline

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Carolina Panthers have received multiple calls about wide receiver Diontae Johnson (ribs) and his availability ahead of the Nov. 5 trade deadline. Reportedly, the Panthers are looking to receive a mid-round draft pick as compensation for the 28-year-old wideout. Per Schefter, he and Jacksonville Jaguars WR Christian Kirk are […]

Malik Nabers Looking To Bounce Back In Week 8

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers heads into a promising Week 8 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football. Nabers has been productive this season, averaging 19.9 fantasy points per game with 427 receiving yards and three touchdowns, and he's seen consistent volume with 60 targets. After returning from a two-week concussion […]

Tre'Davious White On The Move?

The Los Angeles Rams are reportedly open to trading cornerback Tre'Davious White, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The former All-Pro has not appeared in the team's last two games after defensive back Darious Williams returned from his hamstring injury. LA would also be okay with keeping White, as they know "things can change over a […]

Devin Singletary Sharing The Backfield In Week 8 Matchup Against The Steelers

New York Giants running back Devin Singletary faces a daunting matchup in Week 8 on the road against the Steelers' elite run defense. Singletary has averaged 10.9 fantasy points per game this season with 239 rushing yards and two touchdowns, but his Week 7 return from injury yielded just 18 rushing yards and three receiving […]

Fins Officially Activate Tua Tagovailoa

Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) has been officially activated off the team's injured reserve ahead of Sunday's outing against the Arizona Cardinals. The Dolphins released quarterback Tim Boyle in a corresponding move. It's merely a formality, as Jonathan Jones of CBS reported on Friday that Tagovailoa would be getting the […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. Hoping For Increased Workload In Week 8

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. faces a tough matchup in Week 8 against a formidable Steelers rush defense on Monday Night Football. Tracy has averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game with 231 rushing yards, one touchdown, and a 42.4% timeshare. Despite being the lead back in Week 7, he managed only 23 […]

Tee Higgins A True Game-Time Decision

According to ESPN's Dan Graziano, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (quad) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's outing against the Philadelphia Eagles. Higgins picked up a quad injury in Friday's practice, and per Graziano, there's "pessimism" around his status for the team's Week 8 matchup. Reportedly, Cincinnati will push it right until game […]

Daniel Jones Faces Tough Matchup Against The Steelers

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones heads into a challenging Monday Night Football matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers' top-tier defense in Week 8. Jones, averaging 13.2 fantasy points per game with six passing touchdowns and zero rushing scores on the season, has yet to break 300 passing yards in any game. Coming off a 28-3 […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 8 Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Include Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Calvin Ridley, Javonte Williams

Rotoballer Senior Writer Scott Engel's weekly Lineup Spotlights feature key performers to consider for your starting lineups. Every week, he highlights players to choose as starting options when you are up against challenging lineup decisions. The lineup picks featured in this rundown are based on Scott's Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller NFL […]

RJ Barrett Still Out On Saturday

Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett (shoulder) won't suit up for Saturday's game against Minnesota. He hasn't played yet this season because of an AC joint sprain. However, he's moving in the right direction, so fantasy managers could see him on the floor in the next few games. With Immanuel Quickley (pelvis) also out, Scottie Barnes, […]

Nate Wiggins Unavailable For Week 8

Baltimore Ravens defensive back Nate Wiggins (illness) has been downgraded to out ahead of the Week 8 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Wiggins won't travel with the team while he battles an unknown illness. This is bad news for the Ravens with top defensive back Marlon Humphrey (knee) considered as doubtful for this game. That […]

Foyesade Oluokun Activated From Injured Reserve

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Foyesade Oluokun (foot) has been activated from the injured reserve ahead of the Week 8 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. It looks like Oluokun will be back on the field for the first time since suffering a foot injury in Week 3. This is a huge upgrade for the Jaguars defense […]