Top Week 7 Quarterback Pickups - Best Fantasy QB Adds, Streamers Include Sam Darnold, Daniel Jones, Drake Maye, Matthew Stafford

Offensive scoring continued to stabilize in Week 6. Six teams had more than 30 points in the week. We also had a team that scored 40 points (Houston) and a team that scored 50 (Tampa Bay). It wasn’t a big passing yardage week, but there were still some excellent passing performances in the touchdown department. […]

Matt Dumba Out Week-To-Week

Dallas Stars defenseman Matt Dumba (lower body) is considered week-to-week. He was injured in the second game of the season and will be sidelined for a second consecutive contest on Tuesday versus San Jose. Unfortunately for the veteran, his absence won't be limited to only a few games, as Stars head coach Peter DeBoer expects […]

Anfernee Simons May Suit Up Wednesday

According to Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com, head coach Chauncey Billups said Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (ankle) practiced Tuesday and could "potentially" play in Wednesday's exhibition contest against Ratiopharm Ulm. Simons has been dealing with minor ankle soreness. If he can't go on Wednesday, the 25-year-old will have another chance to suit up on […]

Marcus Johansson A Game-Time Call On Tuesday

Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Johansson (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday versus St. Louis. He's considered iffy for the game after missing the morning skate. The Swedish veteran kicked off the campaign with a two-assist effort in a 3-2 victory over Columbus but has gone scoreless in back-to-back games. Minnesota is set […]

Jared Spurgeon Out On Tuesday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (lower body) will remain on the shelf Tuesday against St. Louis. A lower-body injury knocked the Wild captain out of the lineup at the weekend, forcing him to miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday. His next chance to return comes on Saturday versus Columbus. Declan Chisholm entered the lineup […]

Joel Eriksson Ek Remains Out On Tuesday

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (nose) will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday versus St. Louis. He broke his nose in Saturday's matchup against Seattle and sat out a meeting with Winnipeg the next day. Eriksson Ek was initially expected to return to the lineup for Tuesday's battle but didn't travel to St. […]

Tyler Seguin Sits Out Tuesday's Action

Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin (lower body) will not be in the lineup against San Jose on Tuesday. According to Stars head coach Peter DeBoer, Seguin tweaked "something" and is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury. DeBoer also suggested that Seguin might play if it was a playoff game, so it looks like the veteran […]

Brandin Podziemski Waiting For Mask After Suffering A Broken Nose

According to ESPN's Kendra Andrews, Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (nose) won't suit up for Tuesday's preseason game against the Lakers. The 21-year-old is waiting for a mask after taking a hit from teammate Trayce Jackson-Davis during Sunday's contest versus the Pistons. After an impressive rookie season, Podziemski is competing for a starting spot with […]

Jose Quintana To Start Game 4 Against Dodgers

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed on Tuesday that veteran left-hander Jose Quintana will make the start in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday at Citi Field against the Los Angeles Dodgers. After Quintana, nothing is official, but right-hander Kodai Senga is the most logical candidate to start Game 5 […]

David Banuelos Staying With Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles agreed to terms with catcher David Banuelos on a minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training next year, according to a source. Banuelos spent most of the 2024 season on the team's taxi squad. The 28-year-old backstop did make his major-league debut in 2024 but had just one at-bat. Down on […]

J.D. Martinez Likely To Be In Game 3 Lineup

New York Mets designated hitter J.D. Martinez is likely to be in the starting lineup for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday at Citi Field against the Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Walker Buehler, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. In the first two games of the NLCS, the left-handed-hitting Jesse Winker […]

Paul George's Left Knee Passes Initial Evaluation With Further Imaging To Come

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George does not appear to have any long-term damage after suffering a left knee hyperextension during Monday night's 104-89 preseason win over the Atlanta Hawks. "Everything checked out ok," 76ers coach Nick Nurse told reporters on Tuesday. The 34-year-old is set for more tests later in the day. Before Monday's injury, George […]

Sam Stevens In Middling Form Ahead Of Shriners Open

Sam Stevens heads to Las Vegas this week with little to no recent form to write home about. The 28-year-old Oklahoma State alum posted back-to-back top-15 finishes back in June, but he failed to crack the top-25 in his last five starts of the season, including a missed cut at the Wyndham Championship. The OWGR […]

Brendon Todd A Safe Option At Shriners Open

Brendon Todd will likely find himself on the radar of many fantasy managers this week. The 39-year-old University of Georgia alum should be a solid fit for the putting contest that awaits at TPC Summerlin, as he's gained strokes putting in eight consecutive events and ranks as the eighth-best Bentgrass putter in the field over […]

Hunter Harvey, James McArthur, Chris Stratton Expected To Be Ready Next Year

Kansas City Royals relief pitchers Hunter Harvey (back), James McArthur (elbow) and Chris Stratton (forearm) are all expected to be healthy entering spring training next February after ending 2024 on the injured list. Stratton holds a $4.5 million player option for next season. Harvey began the year with the Nationals and had a rough 6.35 […]

Matt Kuchar In Strong Form Ahead Of Shriners Open

Matt Kuchar heads to Las Vegas in the midst of some of his best golf in recent memory. Prior to his missed cut at the Sanderson Farms Championship, the 46-year-old Tour veteran finished the 2023-2024 season with a T3 at the 3M Open and a T12 at the Wyndham Championship, and he notched a T13 […]

Emiliano Grillo A Risky Proposition At TPC Summerlin

Emiliano Grillo will be a tricky roster choice for the golf community this week. The 31-year-old Argentinian made his fall-swing debut in style last week, gaining over two strokes on approach and close to six strokes putting en route to a T11 finish at the Sanderson Farms Championship. Approach and putting will be the keys […]

Jayden Daniels Shaping Up To Be High-End QB1 On Sunday

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels enjoyed a breakout performance last week on Monday Night Football and looks to keep it rolling in the desert against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Last week, Daniels eclipsed 250 passing yards and threw for two scores for the first time in his career after relying primarily on his legs […]

Ben Silverman Offers Upside At Shriners Open

Ben Silverman could be a golfer to watch at the Shriners Children's Open this week. The 36-year-old Canadian made an inconsistent return to the PGA Tour last season, but he rounded into solid form to finish the season, making eight of his last nine cuts to go along with three top-20 finishes. In his Fall […]

Adam Frazier To Have Thumb Surgery

Kansas City Royals infielder/outfielder Adam Frazier (thumb), who has an $8.5 million mutual option for the 2025 season (with a $2.5 million buyout), is having surgery on his right thumb this week, according to general manager J.J. Picollo. Frazier strained his thumb in June and received an injection to speed up the recovery process, but […]

Alex Cobb Removed From ALCS Roster With Back Injury

The Cleveland Guardians removed right-hander Alex Cobb (back) from the American League Championship Series roster on Tuesday due to an acute left lower-back strain and replaced him on the roster with right-hander Ben Lively. Cobb made the start for Cleveland in the 5-2 loss on Monday in Game 1 of the ALCS in the Bronx […]

Anthony Rizzo Starting Again In Game 2

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo is making a second straight start at first base and will hit eighth for Game 2 of the American League Championship Series on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium against the Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Tanner Bibee. Rizzo fractured a couple fingers on his right hand when he was hit […]

Is JuJu Smith-Schuster A Good Fantasy Football Pickup For Week 7? Waiver Wire Outlook

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster wasn’t on fantasy football radars heading into training camp. The veteran wide receiver was buried on the New England Patriots depth chart. Therefore, it wasn’t surprising when the Patriots released the former USC star before Week 1. Smith-Schuster signed with the Chiefs a few days later. Yet, fantasy […]

Florio's Football Show: Davante to Jets, Russell Wilson, Waiver Wire and Starts and Sits!

Michael F. Florio is back going over his top waiver wire targets for Week 7! Florio also discusses his favorite streaming defenses of the week before going over all of his starts and sits! Get everything you need for the week, before you even set your waivers! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on […]

Is Tyrone Tracy Jr. A Good Fantasy Football Pickup For Week 7? Waiver Wire Outlook

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. was a popular deep sleeper entering this season after the team made two massive moves in the offseason. The Giants replaced Saquon Barkley with Devin Singletary in free agency. May believed the veteran would lose the starting job at some point this year. Tracy has played well […]

Week 9 A "Realistic Target" For Jonathon Brooks Debut

The Carolina Panthers are opening running back Jonathon Brooks' (knee) practice window this week, but according to Joe Person of The Athletic, the team is likely not going to rush him into game action. Person said a Week 9 return for the home game against the New Orleans Saints is a "realistic target" for Brooks […]

Davante Adams Agrees To Restructured Contract With Jets

Following the New York Jets acquiring All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams from the Las Vegas Raiders, Adams has agreed to a restructured contract that lessens his cap hit in 2024. Adams and the team will likely work to restructure the 2025 and 2026 portions of his contract in the future, according to NFL insider Ian […]

Dante Pettis Joining Saints Practice Squad

The New Orleans Saints signed veteran wide receiver Dante Pettis to the practice squad on Tuesday, according to NFL.com. Starting wideouts Chris Olave (concussion) and Rashid Shaheed (knee) are banged up heading into Thursday night's contest against the Denver Broncos, so there's a chance Pettis could be activated to the active roster in Week 7. […]

Bills Acquiring Amari Cooper From Browns

The Buffalo Bills are trading for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper, according to NFL insider Ari Meirov. Cooper has been rumored to be on the trade block following a slow start to the season for quarterback Deshaun Watson and the Browns, and he's now set to play with Josh Allen in Buffalo. The Bills […]