Ja'Lynn Polk (WR, NE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The best thing you can have with rookie players is patience. New England Patriots rookie wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk hasn't done much yet, but last week showed us he's now a clear starter on the offense. Polk led all Patriots pass catchers […]

Colby Parkinson (TE, LAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 33% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The tight end landscape is unbelievably dreary, but every once in a while the fantasy football gods give those of us who have no good tight ends a glimmer of hope. Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson is one of those. Parkinson […]

Trey Sermon (RB, IND) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues or as Handcuff ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Indianapolis Colts running back Trey Sermon could see a significant workload in Week 5 after lead back Jonathan Taylor suffered an high-ankle sprain in Week 4. Taylor had his foot pinned under his body and it bent awkwardly sideways […]

Is Taysom Hill Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

New Orleans Saints "tight end" Taysom Hill (abdomen, ribs) had his best game of the 2024 season. In classic Taysom fashion, he didn't record a reception but rushed six carries for 24 yards while scoring twice on the ground in the Week 4 game against the Atlanta Falcons. Hill's production profile is unique for tight […]

Demarcus Robinson (WR, LAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 42% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Demarcus Robinson finished last season as the Los Angeles Rams’ WR3 and has remained one of quarterback Matthew Stafford's favorite targets so far in 2024. While he is yet to break out with a big performance in the young season, Robinson has […]

Greg Dortch (WR, ARI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 17% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Greg Dortch is currently listed as the WR2 on the Arizona Cardinals depth chart behind Marvin Harrison Jr. So far, in the young NFL fantasy football season, Dortch has had some high highs and low lows.  His best game of the season […]

Emanuel Wilson (RB, GB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 31% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Emanuel Wilson is currently listed as the Green Bay Packers RB2 behind Josh Jacobs. However, he works very well as the team’s ‘change of pace’ back and has had recent success in that role.  In Week 3 against the Tennessee Titans, Wilson […]

Pirates Part With Hitting Coach Andy Haines, Bullpen Coach Justin Meccage

The Pittsburgh Pirates will not be bringing back hitting coach Andy Haines or bullpen coach Justin Meccage for the 2025 season, per the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Noah Niles and Andrew Destin. The team did get consistent offensive production from outfielder Bryan Reynolds and shortstop/outfielder Oneil Cruz, but the rest of the lineup was unable to provide […]

Blue Jays To Part With Guillermo Martinez As Hitting Coach

The Toronto Blue Jays will reportedly not be bringing back Guillermo Martinez as the team's hitting coach for the 2025 season, per TSN's Scott Mitchell. Martinez had served as the team's hitting coach for the last six seasons. The team had successful seasons between 2022-23. However, they finished 2024 in last place in the American […]

Titans D/ST Shines On MNF Against Hampered Dolphins Offense

The Tennessee Titans defense shut down the Dolphins in a dominant 31-12 win at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday night. Playing with a 3rd string quarterback who was signed to the team just two weeks ago, the Dolphins struggled to move the ball all night, as their quick screens and end-arounds did not move the […]

Grant Holmes Tosses Four Scoreless Innings To Help Clinch Playoff Spot

Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher Grant Holmes stepped up when it mattered most in Monday's Game 2 3-0 win over the Mets. In a must-win situation, Holmes was slotted into the starting lineup after Chris Sale (back) was scratched due to back spasms. Making just his seventh start of the season, Holmes pitched four innings, allowing […]

Francisco Lindor Hits Go-Ahead Homer To Secure Mets' Postseason Spot

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor stepped up when it mattered most in Monday's Game 1 8-7 win over the Braves. Lindor went 2-for-5 with a single, a two-run home run, and three RBI. With their playoff hopes on the line, Lindor came to the plate in the top of the ninth inning down by […]

DeAndre Hopkins Catches Two Passes Vs. Dolphins On MNF

Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins caught two passes on four targets for 31 yards in a 31-12 win over Miami on Monday night. It was the second consecutive week Hopkins led the team in receiving, although he was only able to muster 4.1 half-PPR fantasy points in this one. After quarterback Will Levis (shoulder) […]

Craig Breslow Mentions No Untradeable Players For Red Sox

Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig  Breslow said Monday that "everything is on the table" when asked if the team has any untradeable players heading into the 2025 season, per The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey. The Red Sox finished the 2024 season with an 81-81 record, missing the playoffs for the third consecutive season. Rafael […]

Calvin Ridley Basically Unused In Win Over Miami

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley caught one pass for five yards on three targets and gained 10 yards on one rushing attempt in a 31-12 win over the Miami Dolphins. It was clear from the get-go that the Titans were going to rely heavily on their ground game, which was even more evident after […]

Tyjae Spears Scores First Touchdown Of Season Against Miami

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears rushed 15 times for 39 yards and a touchdown, adding two catches for zero yards against the Miami Dolphins on Monday night. It was Spears' highest touch-total of the season by a considerable margin, with the Titans opting for a ground-and-pound game plan based on the ineptitude of Miami's […]

Tony Pollard Records 100-Plus Scrimmage Yards, Touchdown In Win

Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard rushed 22 times for 88 yards and a touchdown, adding two receptions for 20 yards in a 31-12 win over Miami. The Titans ground game was stifled early, as Pollard was only able to muster 20 yards from his first ten carries. He broke this open with a 41-yard […]

Mason Rudolph Comes In For Injured Will Levis, Throws For 85 Yards

Tennessee Titans quarterback Mason Rudolph went nine of 17 for 85 yards in a 31-12 win at Miami on Monday night. Rudolph entered the game after Will Levis injured his shoulder while diving for a first down in the opening quarter. Levis came out of the medical tent and appeared to be healthy enough to […]

Jusuf Nurkic In Line To Shoot More Threes This Season

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic is in line to shoot more threes this season after Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer said they want to "push the envelope" with Nurkic shooting threes. Nurkic has not been a good three point shooter in his career, making threes at a 28% clip. He had two decent seasons from […]

DraftKings PGA DFS Lineup Picks - The Sanderson Farms Golf Advice With Chan Kim, Mac Meissner, Michel Thorbjornsen, Ryo Hisatsune and More (2024)

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James Harden Says He's "Home" With Clippers, Wants To Leave A Legacy

Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard James Harden said that he was "home" when asked about re-signing with the Clippers this season. "I don't plan on going anywhere else. I wanna leave a legacy," the 35-year-old stated. Harden signed a two-year, $70M contract this offseason that includes a player option for the 2025-2026 season. NBA fans […]

Jonathan Kuminga Hopeful Of Extension By October Deadline

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga said on Monday that he was hopeful an extension with the Warriors could get completed prior to the October 21st deadline. He went on to state, "I'm not really concerned about it. If I get it, if I don't, it's cool." Kuminga excelled in his 46 games as a […]

Tyler Herro Puts On Weight, Wants To Get Stronger

Miami Heat shooting guard Tyler Herro came into training camp weighing 200 pounds, the heaviest he's been entering camp, according to Herro. He noted that he has a goal to get stronger, reiterating a previous quote from the 24-year-old in August when he mentioned making an effort to stay as healthy as possible throughout the […]

Josh Richardson Close To Returning From Shoulder Surgery

Miami Heat shooting guard Josh Richardson (shoulder) said on Monday that he is "close to returning" from his season-ending shoulder surgery that he received in March. Richardson admitted that his recovery has been frustrating but that he has the "mental to grind through" the rest of his rehab process. The 31-year-old was performing solidly off […]

Jimmy Butler Says He Needs To Prove Himself

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler said on Monday, "I gotta prove that I'm a major part of winning," in response to not receiving a contract extension ahead of his player option for the 2025-2026 season. Butler is entering the third year of his three-year $146M contract with the Miami Heat, making the 2024-2025 season potentially […]

Ravens Showing Faith In Mark Andrews

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews is off to a rough start to his 2024 season. The veteran tight end dropped his lone target of the game during the Week 4 win over the Buffalo Bills. That is now back-to-back games that Andrews has delivered duds to fantasy managers. Ravens' head coach John Harbaugh continues […]

Mike Evans, Jalen McMillan, Trey Palmer All Miss Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers Mike Evans (knee, calf), Jalen McMillan (hamstring), and Trey Palmer (concussion) all sat out of Monday's practice session. It's worth noting that Monday's practice is an estimation since the team didn't hold an official practice. The biggest concern here is Evans who played through a knee issue last week. It […]

Chaim Bloom To Take Over Baseball Operations For Cardinals In 2026

St. Louis Cardinals team owner and CEO Bill DeWitt Jr. announced on Monday that Chaim Bloom will succeed John Mozeliak as president of baseball operations following next season, and he has agreed to a five-year contract. Bloom was previously a former front-office executive with both the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox. The Cardinals […]

Ray-Ray McCloud III Limited During Monday's Practice

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III (ankle) was limited during Monday's practice session. It's worth noting that Monday's practice was an estimation and the team didn't have an official practice. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned over the status of McCloud right now. The Falcons have a quick turn around with a matchup against […]