Aaron Rodgers Suffers Ankle Sprain In Week 5 Loss

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (ankle) completed 29 of his 54 passes for 244 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions in a 23-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London in Week 5. Rodgers threw a season-high 54 times as the Jets tried to take advantage of a leaky Minnesota pass defense but he […]

Will Reichard Perfect On Kicks Again In Week 5

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard drilled every attempt he made yet again in Week 5 against the New York Jets. The rookie kicker was 2-for-2 on extra point attempts and 3-for-3 on field goals, drilling the kicks from 54, 53, and 41 yards in the London game. Reichard's impressive rookie season continues as he has […]

Xavier Worthy, George Pickens, Courtland Sutton: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 5

Hopefully, Week 5 has treated you well so far, but there are still crucial fantasy start 'em, sit 'em decisions to make as we head into the afternoon slate of Sunday's games. Even if your matchup isn't looking great right now, there are still many ways to get a win, and they all start with […]

De'Von Achane Won't Return On Sunday

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (concussion) won't return to Sunday's matchup with the New England Patriots. He wasn't on the field long before suffering a concussion, so he'll finish the day with only three carries for 18 yards. With Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) on the shelf, the Dolphins can't afford any more injuries on that […]

Minnesota Vikings' D/ST With Another Big Game Week 5

Minnesota Vikings DST has been the best unit in fantasy through the first month, and they continued their productive output in Sunday’s 23-17 win over the New York Jets. Minnesota hassled New York quarterback Aaron Rodgers all game, accumulating 11 quarterback hits, three sacks, and three interceptions. The Vikings entered the week leading the league […]

Manny Machado Goes Deep In Game 1 Of NLDS

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado went 1-for-5 with a two-run shot in their loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLDS. Machado put the Padres up early as he hit a two-run homer in the opening frame off Yoshinobu Yamamoto, which scored Fernando Tatis Jr. Machado tallied two RBI […]

Colts Hopeful Anthony Richardson Can Return For Week 6

According to Fox Sports' Jay Glazer, the Colts could get quarterback Anthony Richardson (oblique) back in the lineup for the Week 6 matchup with the Titans. The signal-caller suffered an oblique injury during the Week 4 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Fortunately, Glazer indicated the injury isn't expected to keep him out for long. In […]

Jordan Addison With A Rough Game In Week 5

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison had a disappointing game in Week 5 against the New York Jets. The sophomore receiver saw eight passes from quarterback Sam Darnold, though was only able to turn them into three receptions for 36 yards. Addison seemed to find himself open often against the stingy Jets secondary, though was […]

Shohei Ohtani Hits Three-Run Shot In Game 1 Of NLDS

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run in Game 1 of the NLDS. Ohtani brought the Dodgers back from a three-run deficit in the second frame by hitting a three-run blast, which scored Will Smith and Gavin Lux. Later in the game, Ohtani hit a single and eventually […]

Justin Jefferson With A Solid Outing in Week 5

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson had a predictably productive game against the New York Jets in Sunday’s 23-17 win. The fifth-year receiver saw 14 targets, turning them into six receptions for 92 yards against the tough Jets secondary, though he was held scoreless for the first time in a game this season. Jefferson was […]

Jesse Winker Not Starting In Game 2, J.D. Martinez In

New York Mets outfielder Jesse Winker is not in the starting nine as the Mets look to go up two games in the NLDS on Sunday afternoon. Winker got the nod in the opening game but went 0-for-1 with two walks. Instead, J.D. Martinez will start at DH and bat in the six-hole. Winker is […]

Ty Chandler Inefficient, Heavily Involved In Second Half Of Week 5

Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler became the bell-cow for the team when Aaron Jones (hip) was ruled out in the second half of Sunday’s game against the New York Jets. The 26-year-old rusher saw 14 rushing attempts for an inefficient 30 rushing yards and two catches for nine yards receiving. Chandler had been a […]

Sean Manaea Will Start Game 3 Of NLDS

New York Mets starting pitcher Sean Manaea will start in Game 3 of the NLDS, according to Anthony Dicomo of MLB.com. This was expected as the southpaw will enter this game, pitching on a typical five days of rest. In his previous outing in the Wild Card Series, Manaea tossed five innings of two-run ball […]

Sam Darnold Inefficient With A Disappointing Outing Week 5

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold had his worst game in this short season against the New York Jets in Week 5. The 27-year-old quarterback seemed to struggle in London, completing 14 of his 31 passes for 179 yards and an interception. Darnold added 11 yards on the ground but had his first game without a […]

Harrison Bader Enters Starting Nine For Game 2 Of NLDS

New York Mets outfielder Harrison Bader will cover center field and bat in the nine-hole on Sunday afternoon in Game 2 of the NLDS. Bader is getting the nod over Tyrone Taylor who covered center field in Game 1. Taylor went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts on Saturday. Bader entered the game late as a pinch-runner […]

Alec Bohm Riding Pine In Game 2

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is not in the starting nine of Game 2 of the NLDS. Instead, Edmundo Sosa will get the nod at the hot corner and bat in the eight-hole. Bohm went 0-for-4 in yesterday's match and will take a seat on Sunday afternoon. Sosa has carried a .214/.324/.393 line across […]

Week 5 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Overall Updates Include Garrett Wilson, Zay Flowers, Jordan Addison, Chase Brown, Christian Kirk, Xavier Worthy

We're already onto Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season, and if you have struggled to set optimal lineups, you have come to the right place. Below, you'll see our NFL team's updated Week 5 fantasy football PPR rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players like Zay Flowers, Jordan Addison, Chase Brown, Justin Fields, […]

Alex Verdugo Tallies Game-Winning RBI On Saturday

New York Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo went 2-for-3 with two singles, two runs, and a walk in their Game 1 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Verdugo tallied his two runs off a Gleyber Torres home run in the third inning and an Austin Wells single in the sixth. In the seventh inning, Verdugo knocked […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 5 Matchups Analysis

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another start'em and sit'em piece as we look ahead to Week 5! With injuries piling up and bye weeks now in full swing, fantasy managers might have to look deeper on their benches. So, if that's the case, you have come to the right place. This Week 5 matchups analysis and Start 'Em, […]

Jose Aldo Loses Split Decision At UFC 307

Jose Aldo suffered a split decision loss to Mario Bautista on the main card of UFC 307. The Brazilian was controlled for most of the fight as Bautista was able to push him against the fence and hold him there as he was controlled for over two minutes in all three rounds. Aldo did have […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 5 Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Include Antonio Gibson, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Patrick Mahomes

Scott Engel’s Lineup Spotlights on RotoBaller.com feature key players to consider starting every week during the 2024 fantasy football season. “The King” highlights preferred starting options when you are dealing with challenging lineup decisions. The starting options included in this rundown are based on Scott’s Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available in the RotoBaller NFL Premium Pass. Enter […]

WR/CB Matchups to Upgrade and Downgrade - Fantasy Football Week 5 (2024)

Welcome back to our WR/CB Matchups for Week 5 of the 2024 fantasy football season. For those unfamiliar, this weekly series looks at fantasy football matchups for wide receivers versus the cornerbacks who are projected to cover them. The data we access for offensive and defensive players continues to skyrocket. Though we mainly focus on offensive […]

Mario Bautista Edges Out Decision Win At UFC 307

Mario Bautista picked up a split decision win over Jose Aldo on the main card of UFC 307. Bautista was set for the biggest fight of his career as he took on the former champ and legend in Aldo. The American started strong outstriking Aldo 40-to-20 and controlling him for over two minutes in the […]

Wide Receiver Matchups to Target in Week 5: Deebo Samuel Sr., DK Metcalf, Brian Thomas Jr., Dontayvion Wicks

Week 5 WR Matchups to Target is here. We caught fire last week, cashing on three home-run picks (3x multiplier on DraftKings salary) in Jayden Reed, Diontae Johnson, and Terry McLaurin. We’ll look to stay hot as we turn the calendar to October. Each week we will use matchup data from PFF to determine wide […]

Kayla Harrison Picks Up Decision Win At UFC 307

Kayla Harrison picked up a decision win over Ketlen Vieira on the main card of UFC 307 on Saturday. Harrison was entering her second UFC fight and the former Olympic gold medalist was a sizeable betting favorite. Harrison did have some struggles getting Vieira down as she went just 2-for-8 on her takedowns. But, the […]

Raquel Pennington Loses Title At UFC 307

Raquel Pennington suffered a split decision loss to Julianna Pena to lose her women's bantamweight title in the co-main event of UFC 307. Pennington was looking to defend her title for the first time, and after a competitive first round that could have gone either way, Pena controlled her in the second and third rounds […]

Sauce Gardner Suffers Head Injury In London

New York Jets star cornerback Sauce Gardner (head) was removed from the Week 5 game in London against the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter and was being evaluated for a concussion. Gardner was taken to the locker room for evaluation and came back out onto the field. He has been on the sidelines with […]

Julianna Pena Becomes New Champ At UFC 307

Julianna Pena scored a split-decision win over Raquel Pennington in the co-main event of UFC 307. Pena was ending her two-year-long layoff as she looked to reclaim her women's bantamweight title. Pena started out strong as she outstruck Pennington in the first round and then controlled the champ for the second and third round. Yet, […]

Lane Thomas Brings In Three Runs On Saturday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas went 1-for-4 with a three-run shot in Game 1 of the ALDS. Thomas broke the game open early by hitting a three-run blast in the first inning to score third baseman Jose Ramirez and first baseman Josh Naylor to cap off an impressive five-run inning. The 29-year-old was able to […]

Wan'Dale Robinson, Tucker Kraft, Rashid Shaheed: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 5

You may have added the top player available on waivers and pulled off a trade or two this week, but there is still much to be done to get a win in Week 5. Most importantly, you will have to set the correct lineup, and that means making the right last-minute start 'em, sit 'em […]