Penn Murfee Won't Return This Year

Houston Astros right-hander Penn Murfee's (elbow) chances of a return this year went up in smoke after he tossed 19 pitches (12 strikes) in a minor-league rehab game for Single-A Fayetteville on Aug. 15 at Augusta. Murfee was shut down from throwing after that outing but was expected to face hitters in late September. He […]

Tayler Scott Could Return In Playoffs

Houston Astros right-hander Tayler Scott (spine) will be sidelined for the rest of the 2024 regular season but could return at some point in the American League wild-card series. Scott has been one of the team's best relievers this year, posting a 2.23 ERA while appearing in a career-high 62 games and throwing 68 2/3 […]

Chas McCormick To Swing A Bat On Monday

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said on KBME-AM in Houston on Sunday that outfielder Chas McCormick (hand) will start swinging a bat on Monday with the hope that he can return for the final weekend of the regular season against the Cleveland Guardians. McCormick suffered a small fracture in his right hand on Sept. […]

Rome Odunze Breaks Out With Impressive Performance Against Colts

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze had a standout performance in Week 3 against the Indianapolis Colts. He recorded six receptions for 112 yards and scored his first touchdown. While tight end Cole Kmet (10 catches) and receiver DJ Moore (8 catches) had more receptions, Odunze still topped the team in receiving yards. His […]

Yordan Alvarez Suffers Knee Contusion

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (knee) was taken out of Sunday's contest early against the division-rival Los Angles Angels with a right-knee contusion following a hard slide into second base in the third inning. Manager Joe Espada said that Alvarez was undergoing imaging tests after the game to determine the severity of the injury. […]

DJ Moore Has Solid Outing In Week 3 Clash With Colts

Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore had a solid outing in Week 3 against the Indianapolis Colts. He made several impressive plays but came close to an even bigger performance. Moore finished with eight receptions for 78 yards, including a Hail Mary attempt that fell just one yard short of a touchdown. He ranked third […]

Ben Gamel Likely To Miss Rest Of The Year

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said on KBME-AM in Houston on Sunday that outfielder Ben Gamel (leg) is likely done for the year due to a left-fibula fracture. Gamel injured his knee running into the fall to make a catch against the Los Angeles Angels on Sept. 14. "Most likely probably takes him out […]

Edgar Quero Added To Taxi Squad

Chicago White Sox Cuban catching prospect Edgar Quero was added to the taxi squad for the last week of the regular season, according to sources. Quero could be activated to the active roster this Tuesday to make his major-league debut at home against the Los Angeles Angels. He is baseball's 59th-ranked prospect, per MLB Pipeline, […]

Raiders D/ST Shredded By Carolina's Offense In Week 3 Loss

The Las Vegas Raiders DST was a massive bust for fantasy managers in the Week 3 36-22 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Going up against a seemingly weak Panthers offense in disarray after the benching of quarterback Bryce Young, they were a very popular streamer heading into Week 3. Still, they were embarrassed by Carolina […]

Cole Kmet (TE, CHI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 26% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Given the injuries across the tight end landscape, Cole Kmet is a must-add in 12+ team leagues The tight end position has been hit hard by injuries through the first three weeks of the season, including recent injuries to Sam LaPorta, Trey […]

Tre Tucker (WR, LV) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker had the best game of his career on Sunday, being targeted nine times by QB Gardner Minshew II and hauling in seven passes for 96 yards and a touchdown. Tucker has blinding speed and was […]

Allen Lazard (WR, NYJ) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Allen Lazard is a must-add in 12+ team leagues. Allen Lazard recorded another touchdown in the Jets' Week 3 win over the New England Patriots. While the Jets’ passing offense is still ironing out some issues, the connection between Aaron Rodgers and […]

Overrated and Underrated College Football Teams - Reviewing 2024 NCAA CFB Rankings For Week 5

The fourth week of the 2024 college football season saw plenty of dramatic finishes. Illinois took down Nebraska in a ranked matchup on Friday, Colorado won after converting a desperation Hail Mary, Missouri narrowly survived at home against Vanderbilt, and Michigan and Utah held on for wins against ranked opponents. Slates like last week are […]

Hunter Henry - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 58% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After a fantastic Week 2, Patriots tight end Hunter Henry returned to fantasy irrelevance, matching his Week 1 total during Week 3 with just two receptions on three targets. The entire Patriots offense failed to get anything going against the New York […]

Struggles Continue For D'Andre Swift In Bears Loss To Colts

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift had another tough outing in Week 3 against the Indianapolis Colts. He managed just 20 yards on 13 carries, resulting in a zero percent success rate and two receptions for 22 yards. In contrast, the Green Bay Packers dominated the Colts' defense in Week 2, effectively running the ball […]

Tank Bigsby - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4 ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Monday's game and is not worth starting in any formats if he is able to suit up. Bigsby performed well in the season opener by tallying 73 yards on the ground off 12 […]

Is Sam Darnold Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (knee) is off to a blazing start in 2024. Darnold has led the Vikings to 3-0, blowing out the New York Giants and upsetting the San Francisco 49ers before shocking the NFL world with a 34-7 blowout victory against the Houston Texans. Darnold has fit right in to head coach […]

Is Trey McBride Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (concussion) is off to a promising start in 2023, logging six or more targets in every game so far and totaling 14 receptions through three games. McBride was drafted highly in fantasy drafts, though, and with zero touchdowns on the year, McBride is shaping up to be a whiff […]

Josh Downs (WR, IND) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Monitor in Deep Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Josh Downs is a name to monitor on the waiver wire moving forward. Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs returned to action in Sunday’s matchup against the Chicago Bears. Although the Colts secured the win, it was a tough day for Anthony Richardson […]

Caleb Williams Dazzles Despite Turnovers In Bears Loss To Colts

Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams had his best fantasy performance of the season on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. Despite the team's loss, the No. 1 overall pick completed 33 of 52 passes for 363 yards, along with two touchdowns and two interceptions. While his stats were impressive for fantasy leagues, Williams and the […]

Wan'Dale Robinson (WR, NYG) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson might not be reaching the heights of his rookie teammate Malik Nabers, but he's still been a key part of the Giants offense. Robinson was targeted eight times against the Browns, catching seven passes […]

PrizePicks NFL DFS Prop Picks - Monday Night Football Props for Week 3

Welcome back RotoBallers to our PrizePicks NFL DFS prop picks for the Week 3 Monday Night Football slate –Jaguars vs. Bills and Commanders vs. Bengals! The 2024 NFL season is well underway, and that means our friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great DFS plays we can look to take advantage of. Our […]

Brenton Strange - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end TE1 ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange was a late addition to the starting lineup last weekend as Evan Engram (hamstring) was scratched during warmups. Strange will once again serve as the No. 1 tight end for Jacksonville on Monday evening and is worth […]

Brock Bowers Quiet In Raiders Upset Loss

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers had his least productive game of the 2024 season, being targeted just four times and catching three passes for 41 yards in Sunday's 36-22 loss to the Carolina Panthers. It was a negative game script for Bowers. The wide receivers were much more involved in the passing game, […]

Jalen Nailor (WR, MIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 11% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor has really benefited from the absence of Jordan Addison from an ankle injury, with Nailor looking like a must-play fantasy option until Addison returns. That's because Nailor has found the end zone in every game […]

Alexander Mattison Scores Another TD, Catches Three Passes

Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison continues to lead the team's backfield in fantasy scoring, logging three carries for seven yards and a touchdown while catching three passes for 33 yards in Sunday's 36-22 loss to the Carolina Panthers. While the Raiders backfield is hideous for fantasy, Mattison is the clear higher-upside player, outperforming […]

Zamir White Drops Third Consecutive Bust Game

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White put up another horrendous stat line for fantasy managers, taking 10 carries for 34 yards and logging zero receptions in Sunday's 36-22 loss to the Carolina Panthers. White failed to impress again and looks like a massive bust at his ADP in fantasy drafts this year. To make […]

Jakobi Meyers Hauls In First Touchdown Of The Season Against Panthers

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers caught seven passes for 62 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 36-22 loss to the Carolina Panthers. He hauled in his first touchdown of the season on a short route, catching the pass and breaking two tackles to make it into the end zone. Meyers was targeted nine […]

Biggest Fantasy Football Busts Of The Week - Fantasy Outlooks For Anthony Richardson, Josh Jacobs, De'Von Achane, Tyreek Hill, Mike Evans, more

The third Sunday of the 2024 NFL season has come and gone. Hopefully, you woke up on Monday morning feeling very good about how your matchup went. However, this week's slate of games was certainly stress-inducing for many fantasy football managers. Part of that stress was caused by a group of players who drastically underachieved […]

Quentin Johnston (WR, LAC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston was a disappointment as a rookie, catching 38 passes for 431 yards and two touchdowns. That led many to think the former TCU star was a bust. Three games into his second season, that line […]