Patrick Williams Practices On Monday

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (ankle) was able to practice on Monday. He exited Chicago's preseason finale against Cleveland with an ankle injury, but it looks like it wasn't anything serious. Williams also battled a wrist injury during the preseason. However, as of right now, Williams should be expected to be in the lineup for […]

Zay Flowers Quiet In Win Over Buccaneers

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (ankle) didn't have much to contribute after getting his ankle rolled up on and having to get it checked out on the sidelines. For a while, Flowers looked like he was in a lot of pain as he quickly hobbled to the sidelines and squirmed in pain. He did […]

RB Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 8 (2024)

In Week 7, we had a couple of close calls at the running back position when it came to injuries, such as Tony Pollard (head/neck) and David Montgomery (knee). I'll discuss both running backs a little later as I foreshadow their inclusions in this week's starts and sits. Which backs can you trust, and which […]

WR Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 8 (2024)

Halloween is just around the corner, but the sheer horror of overcoming the wide receiver position due to injuries makes fantasy managers scared. It's becoming a fantasy Frankenstein to put out a weekly lineup. Just as we expect Cooper Kupp to return this week, we lost Brandon Aiyuk (knee), Deebo Samuel Sr., DK Metcalf, and […]

Nicolas Claxton Remains On Track To Play In Season Opener

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) is trending in the right direction and is expected to play in Wednesday's season opener against Atlanta. Claxton missed the preseason due to a hamstring issue but has had a chance to rehab the injury for a few weeks now and should be good to go on Wednesday. Claxton […]

TE Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 8 (2024)

How predictable has the tight end position been for fantasy this season? Last week, ahead of Monday Night Football, Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry were top 5 options. The trio of Ja'Tavion Sanders, Noah Fant, and Noah Gray finished inside the top 12. Noah Gray was the Chiefs' top fantasy option at tight end. Let […]

Si Woo Kim A Possible Long Shot At ZOZO Championship

Si Woo Kim is one of those golfers who can contend at any time. The Korean golfer only has two Top 10 results in 2024 but the last one came at his last PGA event (BMW Championship). Since COVID, Kim has won at The American Express in 2021 and The Sony Open in 2023. He […]

QB Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 8 (2024)

It's officially Week 8, and the hero we needed may soon be here. Before we break down this week's starts and sits at the quarterback position, we have to talk about injuries. Last week, the most significant and perhaps most ironic was the noncontact one suffered by Deshaun Watson. You know what that means? Jameis […]

Justice Hill Scores In Monday Night Win

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill found the end zone in the team's 41-31 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday. The 26-year-old finished with five carries for four yards, and three receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown. His fantasy-salvaging touchdown came during a running back screen play where he followed a convoy […]

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 […]