Beware Of William Byron’s Possible Strategy Downfall At Talladega

William Byron and his No. 24 Chevrolet have been one on the best at superspeedways of late, as the Hendrick Motorsports driver has finished eighth or better in five of the last six races on this track type, including grabbing a win in this year's season-opening Daytona 500. However, a strategy call may hinder Byron's […]

Trey Sermon Up For A Big Workload In Week 5

Indianapolis Colts running back Trey Sermon hasn't seen much action this season, but that is set to change in Week 5. With starting running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) confirmed out, Sermon is set to be the starter for Indianapolis in Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars. He also draws a favorable matchup, with the Jaguars allowing […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Doubtful For Week 5

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) is doubtful for Monday's matchup with the Saints. The 25-year-old has practiced somewhat throughout the week, so he's moving in the right direction. However, fantasy managers must wait a little longer to see him back on the field. With Kareem Hunt (shoulder) off the injury report, he'll […]

Gleyber Torres Leading Off In Game 1

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres will start at the keystone and bat in the leadoff spot in Game 1 of the ALDS. Torres had a rough start to the summer, hitting for a disappointing .231/.307/.347 slash line. However, after the All-Star Game, Torres was able to find his footing and held a strong […]

Taysom Hill Out Versus The Chiefs

New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (ribs) won't play on Monday night. He hasn't practiced all week due to fractured ribs and was listed as doubtful, so fantasy managers had a feeling things were heading in this direction. The 34-year-old has only two catches this season. However, he has two rushing touchdowns, meaning fantasy […]

Jerry Jeudy – Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR32 ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy has outscored Amari Cooper over the first four weeks this season. Jeudy is the WR35, averaging 9.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. By comparison, Cooper is the WR42, averaging 8.7 fantasy points per game despite seeing eight […]

Austin Wells Starting Behind The Plate, Batting Cleanup

New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells will start at catcher and bat in the cleanup spot in Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday evening. Wells opened the campaign, typically batting in the back half of the lineup, but began to move up to the four-spot deeper into the campaign. In the first half of […]

Alvin Kamara Good To Go For Monday Night

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (hip, ribs) practiced in full on Saturday and doesn't carry an injury designation heading into Monday night's meeting with the Chiefs. Kamara is battling multiple ailments. However, the 29-year-old will likely continue to play through the pain barring any setbacks. He looked great in the Saints' first four […]

Josh Downs A High-Upside Option In Week 5

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs had his best game of the season in Week 4, grabbing eight catches for 82 yards and a touchdown in the team's win. Since returning from injury, Downs immediately went back into a starting role in the offense, offering a deep-threat ability with his speed. Downs is in for […]

Steelers D/ST A Worthwhile Fantasy Play Against Cowboys

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense's fast start to the 2024 campaign came to an abrupt stop in last week's loss to the Indianapolis Colts. It will hope to bounce back at home against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5. This will be Pittsburgh's most difficult challenge yet as the Cowboys are scoring over 24 points per […]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba – Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR26 ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has had a solid sophomore season after an up-and-down rookie year. The former Ohio State star is the WR40 over the first month, averaging 8.8 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. He hasn’t found the end zone in […]

Michael Grove Named To NLDS Roster, Joe Kelly Left Off

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Michael Grove was named to the NLDS roster, while right-handed pitcher Joe Kelly (shoulder) was left off as he suffered a shoulder injury during a simulated game earlier this week. Grove has typically been deployed out of the bullpen this summer and has logged just two starts. Across 51 frames, […]

Scottie Barnes Won't Play On Sunday Night

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (rest) won't play in Sunday's preseason matchup with the Washington Wizards. The 23-year-old is healthy. However, he recently rejoined the team after missing a few days of training camp due to a personal issue, so he's not ready to get on the floor. Despite missing time due to a hand […]

Michael Pittman Jr. A Strong Start In Week 5

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. had his best performance of the season in Week 4, grabbing six targets for 113 yards. He now gears up for a favorable matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 5. The Jaguars have allowed the fifth most points to the position this season and the second-most receiving […]

Ryan Blaney Should Be A Contender At Talladega

Look for Ryan Blaney and his No. 12 Ford for Team Penske to be strong at Talladega in the YellaWood 500 this weekend. Blaney is a constant front runner at the drafting superspeedways, as evidenced by his average finish of 14.36 at Daytona and Talladega since the debut of the Next Gen car. That average […]

Chris Boswell A Middling Starting Option In Week 5

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell is tied for second in the NFL in field goals made so far this season and will look to stay involved against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5. The Cowboys, dealing with numerous injuries to key defensive starters, have allowed 26 points per contest through the first four weeks. This […]

Courtland Sutton – Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR29 ANALYSIS: Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton has been the team’s passing offense over the first four weeks. The veteran wide receiver has a 26.1% target share, accounting for 29.1% of the Broncos’ receiving yards this season. Last week, he caught Bo Nix’s first career […]

Pat Freiermuth A Dependable Option Against Cowboys

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth found the end zone in Week 4 and hopes to be similarly productive in a Week 5 bout with the Dallas Cowboys. Freiermuth is enjoying a prominent role in new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith's system as the only tight end in the NFL with at least four receptions in […]

Knicks Interested In Marcus Smart?

Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart is reportedly on the New York Knicks' radar. It's unknown how serious New York is about acquiring the 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. It's also not clear how the Knicks would orchestrate such a move, considering the financial ramifications. However, Smart has a lot to offer any club […]

Allen Lazard – Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR49 ANALYSIS: New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard is the highest-scoring fantasy pass catcher on the team. The veteran wide receiver is the WR19, averaging 11.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per game over the first month. He leads the Jets with three receiving touchdowns this […]

Josh Berry Is A Sleeper At Talladega This Weekend

Josh Berry doesn't have the strongest track record at drafting superspeedways in the Cup Series, but that doesn't mean you should stay away from him in DFS contests. Berry has made three Cup Series starts at Daytona and has yet to finish better than 22nd, and at Talladega, he has one start with a result […]

Tre Tucker – Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR38 ANALYSIS: Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker was a popular waiver wire stash this week, with Davante Adams requesting a trade on Monday. The superstar wide receiver won’t play for the second consecutive game because of a hamstring injury, giving Tucker another chance to […]

Talladega-2 NASCAR Algorithm-Predicted Finishing Order (Premium Content)

All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The sixth and final superspeedway race of the season, as the YellaWood 500 continues the Round of 12 at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday afternoon. We have already had one race at Talladega this season as well as two events at both Daytona and […]

George Pickens A Fantasy WR2 For Sunday Night Football

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens had his best showing of the campaign in Week 4 and will look to carry positive momentum into a primetime showdown against the Dallas Cowboys. Through the first four weeks of the season, Pickens has earned over 28% of the team's targets with quarterback Justin Fields at the helm. […]

Jerome Ford – Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB17 ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford has filled as the starter, with Nick Chubb working his way back from a gruesome knee injury. The veteran running back returned to practice this week for the first time since suffering the injury early last year. However, […]

Fantasy Football Landmines to Avoid for Week 5 - DJ Moore, Courtland Sutton, Rico Dowdle, more

In Week 5 of the fantasy football season, bye weeks have started, the stakes get higher, and every lineup decision can make or break your week. If you’ve been riding the early season roller coaster, you know that managing a team is about more than just starting your stars -- it’s about avoiding potential landmines.  […]

Top Fantasy Football D/ST Rankings (Weeks 5, 6, 7, 8) - Defense Streamers and Starts

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our defensive streamers and starts piece. Every week, I'll go through the best fantasy defensive options for the next four weeks. In this article, I'll look at the top fantasy defenses to target in Week 5 through Week 8. So, if you like to stream defenses each week, you have come to […]

Daniel Hemric Has Been Great At Superspeedways This Season

The NASCAR Cup Series is at Talladega Superspeedway this weekend, which means pretty much any driver in the field could end up in contention at the end. That means that we have the rare opportunity to use Daniel Hemric in Fantasy NASCAR contests as well, since the cars are on a more even playing field. […]

Evan Engram Is Not Expected To Play On Sunday

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram (hamstring) is not expected to play on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. Engram has been sidelined since Week 1 but returned to practice this week, participating in a limited capacity each day. He suffered the hamstring injury during pregame warmups in Week 2 and could miss a fourth consecutive […]

Week 5 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Patrick Mahomes, Tyreek Hill, Zay Flowers, Rico Dowdle, Chase Brown

Week 5 brings bye weeks into the mix to muck up fantasy football lineups. The Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles take their mini-vacation this week. That's unfortunate for the game we love, as both pass defenses are well below average and easy targets for start/sit decisions. At least the league's top pass defense (Tennessee) is […]