Jarred Vanderbilt Out On Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers power forward Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) isn't ready to play in Tuesday's season opener against the Timberwolves. After having procedures done on both feet in May, there was hope a week ago that Vanderbilt would be ready for the start of the regular season, but he still needs more time to recover. He […]

Rashod Bateman Breaks 100-Yard Mark

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman continued his great play by breaking the 100-yard mark for the first time since Week 2 of the 2022 season. The former 27th overall pick finished Monday night's game with four receptions, 121 yards, and a touchdown on four targets. He's already topped his total yardage from last season […]

Week 8 NFL Power Rankings: Steelers and Packers Rise, 49ers and Jets Fall

With five more losses than wins, the Carolina Panthers are looking toward the future. Yet, they are still rolling with Andy Dalton as the starting quarterback instead of Bryce Young. If only that ...

Min Woo Lee Tries To Repeat ZOZO Championship Result

Min Woo Lee surprised some fans, experts, and bettors alike in 2023. The Australian-born golfer delighted the crowds and finished tied for sixth in his debut at the ZOZO Championship. Lee has won four times internationally and none on the PGA Tour. He did have two runner-ups at the Rocket Mortgage Classic and the Cognizant […]

Mark Andrews Hauls In Two Touchdowns

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews wants everyone to put the word out that he's back up. In their Monday night win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Andrews caught all four of his targets for 41 yards and two touchdowns. This marks two consecutive weeks as the TE3 in half-PPR formats. He's also jumped all […]

Christian Koloko Will Not Play In Season Opener

Los Angeles Lakers center Christian Koloko (illness) will sit out Tuesday's season opener against Minnesota. Following a bout with blood clots, Koloko isn't yet ready to play. The Cameroonian big man was brought in on a two-way contract last month. He adds an extra frontcourt option to the Lakers but isn't expected to play a […]

Sungjae Im Among Contenders for ZOZO Championship

Sungjae Im is another golfer who has performed consistently since the U.S. Open. However, the Korean golfer has not won in 2024 despite eight Top 10 results. Im has not missed a cut but this is a no-cut event. He comes in fourth among betting options at +1400 and has finished par or better in […]

Derrick Henry Gathers 182 All-Purpose Yards

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry not only produced a big game but also kept his scoring streak alive with a late touchdown catch. In the 41-31 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Henry registered 169 yards on 15 carries with one reception for 13 yards and a touchdown on his only target. His longest […]

Week 8 Kicker Streamers, Starters, and Rankings - 2024 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Kickers are often overlooked in fantasy football, but they can be the difference between a win and a loss in close matchups. While many fantasy managers wait until the last rounds of drafts to snag a kicker, streaming might be your best option. A reliable kicker who consistently puts up points is worth paying attention […]

Xander Schauffele The Favorite To Win ZOZO Championship

Xander Schauffele comes into the ZOZO Championship as the favorite over the defending champion, Collin Morikawa. The American golfer has won nine times overall and twice in 2024 (PGA and The Open Championships). Schauffele has 20 Top 25 results in 21 events. This includes five straight Top 10 results (15 in 2024). It is that […]

Lamar Jackson Tosses Five Touchdowns In Win

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has now won the QB1 versus QB2 duel two weeks in a row after leading the team to a 41-31 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In this shootout, Jackson finished with 281 yards and five touchdowns while throwing 17-for-22 and adding 52 yards on nine carries. The two-time MVP […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/22/24)

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Brandon and I'll be writing both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer. It is the return of the NHL season, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake in NHL DFS! As always, I'll give you the best tools to succeed and the info you […]

UCL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings (10/22/24) - Champions League Soccer Matchweek 3

Welcome back to “The Kick-Off” and welcome to the 24-25 Champions League season! We are back with our third Matchweek of the Champions League season!  Many clubs have made big moves this offseason to help bolster their cup chances. Can Borussia Dortmund make back-to-back appearances in the final? Can Bayern Munich make their long-awaited return […]

NFL Quarterback Passer Rating Leaders from Week 7

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is the NFL’s reigning MVP and he is among the early favorites to win the award in 2024. His performance in Baltimore’s Week 7 win over the Tampa Bay Bu...

Pavel Mintyukov Set To Return On Tuesday

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov (illness) is on track to return to the lineup for Tuesday's battle against the Sharks. He missed his first game of the season on Sunday against L.A. due to food poisoning. However, Mintyukov was back in practice on Monday, which is a strong signal regarding his potential return. Mintyukov is […]

Ryan Strome Battling An Illness

Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Strome is doubtful for Tuesday's matchup against San Jose after missing Monday's practice because of an illness. He's caught an illness bug at a bad time, as Strome has just gained some good momentum with a three-game point streak, which included goals in back-to-back games. The Ducks might need to get […]

Matchday 3 Preview: 2024-2025 UCL Fantasy Tips and Top Captaincy Picks

Matchday 2 of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League group stage delivered thrilling action, highlighted by Borussia Dortmund's remarkable 7-1 victory over Celtic FC. SL Benfica stunned the Spanish giants Atletico Madrid in a 4-0 victory which was the main upset from the previous encounter. Matchday 3 promises more excitement, with headline clashes like FC Barcelona […]

Nick Seeler Penciled In For Season Debut On Tuesday

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Nick Seeler (knee) is poised to make his season debut on Tuesday against Washington. Philadelphia has activated Seeler from Injured Reserve ahead of the tilt. The 31-year-old has been unavailable for the first few games of the season due to a knee injury sustained during preseason. Seeler led the Flyers with 205 […]

NFL Rushing Leaders After Week 7: Derrick Henry Pads Lead, Jahmyr Gibbs Pops

King Henry continues to look like the perfect fit for a Baltimore team equipped to bully opponents with the ground game. His 169 rushing yards in Week 7’s win over Tampa Bay were the second ...

Jordan Greenway Set To Return On Tuesday

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jordan Greenway (lower body) is expected to return to action in Tuesday's matchup against Dallas. A lower-body injury sidelined him for the previous game against Chicago. Buffalo hasn't done too well at the start of the season, but Greenway can be happy with his work. The 27-year-old power forward has tallied […]

Victor Olofsson Out Week-To-Week

Vegas Golden Knights left wing Victor Olofsson (lower body) has been labeled as week-to-week by head coach Bruce Cassidy. After scoring three goals in the first four games of the season, Olofsson has been forced to miss two contests with a lower-body injury, and his return isn't imminent. Pavel Dorofeyev has joined the first power-play […]

Vince Dunn Placed On Long-Term Injured Reserve

Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn (upper body) has been placed on long-term Injured Reserve. Dunn has missed one contest and will be absent for a few more, as he will be required to sit out either 24 days or 10 games. The earliest he can return is a matchup against Columbus on Nov. 12. Seattle […]

Mariano's Hot Take: 10 Reasons Why The Dallas Cowboys Won't Make The NFL Playoffs

The 2024 Dallas Cowboys were able to enjoy a breather on their Week 7 bye after getting blown out by the Detroit Lions. While anything can happen in the NFL, there are many reasons to explore why the Cowboys are not poised to make the playoffs this year. From ownership and coaching down to personnel […]

William Nylander Notches Three Points In Monday's Win

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander starred in Monday's 5-2 victory over Tampa Bay, scoring two goals and recording one assist. His second marker ended up as the game-winning goal in the contest. Nylander has hit top gear lately, registering three multi-point efforts across four games. All of his five goals and two assists […]

Keon Coleman Fantasy Football Outlook - Was His Big Game Legit or a Fluke?

After a roller coaster of a season so far, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman had his biggest effort of 2024 in Week 7, catching four of seven targets for 125 yards, good for a ridiculous 31.3 yards per catch and 17.9 yards per target. Despite the addition of former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/22/24)

WELCOME BACK, ROTOBALLERS!!! It is my honor and pleasure to kick off the 2024 NBA regular season DFS slate with you all. Tonight we have a two-game slate headlined by what could be a preview of this year's Eastern Conference Finals. These articles focus on the overall best plays, which are typically more suited for […]

NFL DFS: First Look of Week 8 - Totals, Salaries, Slates, and more

Week 7 was a brutal Sunday with injuries and bad performances. Let's quickly move on to Week 8 and forget about Sunday. We'll dive into the data to see where to stack and attack. This piece is intended to be a one-stop shop for readers to begin their DFS research for the week. While it […]

IDP Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 8 (2024)

Fantasy football managers who hate bye weeks, rejoice. There are no teams on bye in Week 8! Still, you must look to the waiver wire to add replacements for injured players and pick up some ascending stars who can help your team. Here are 11 linebackers, defensive linemen, and defensive backs to add for Week […]

Fantasy Football Injuries to Watch for Week 8 Lineups - Jayden Daniels, Tua Tagovailoa, Cooper Kupp, JuJu Smith-Schuster, more

Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season is now behind us, and this was the week of the blowout. Many teams won by outscoring their opponents by more than double digits, which obviously means there were a plethora of fantasy surprises and disappointments. Unfortunately, as is the case in every week of NFL action, there […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (10/22/24)

The Fun Belt and C-USA are back for some Tuesday night college football. Unfortunately, a lot of these teams are littered with questionable injury tags, which hit a little differently in college. These smaller conferences aren't required to provide injury reports, so we may have to wait until kickoff to see if our players will […]