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 […]

Fantasy Football Warning Signals for Week 5: Dak Prescott, Zack Moss, and Jaylen Waddle

Week 5 of the fantasy football season is underway! October is a much more revealing month historically than September as teams are finding their groove. We often are misled by September results. Between injury recovery, lack of preseason reps, and teams just trying things out, there should be much more clarity moving forward compared to […]

Zack Moss – Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB22 ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals running back Zack Moss has played well in his first year with the team. The veteran running back is the RB19 for the season, averaging 13.1 half-point PPR fantasy points per game, totaling 13.1 or more in all but one contest. Furthermore, […]

Who Should I Start? Sunday Fantasy Football Lineup Decisions for Week 5 (2024) - Dontayvion Wicks, Zay Flowers, Trey Sermon, Alexander Mattison, Brandon Aiyuk, Xavier Legette, Keenan Allen, Austin Ekeler

It's almost time for Sunday football. Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Set your optimal fantasy football lineups for Sunday football and Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season. Our free Who Should I Start? tool will help make your fantasy football lineup decisions. Compare up to four NFL players, and we tell […]

Austin Cindric Runs Up Front At Superspeedways But Finishes Are Question Marks

Keep an eye on Austin Cindric in this weekend's YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. The Team Penske driver has been one of the strongest drivers on this track type this season, and his average running position (10.18) in the three races at Daytona and Talladega is the best among all Cup Series drivers. In the […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks: Week 5 Targets and Avoids (2024)

Welcome to our NFL Survivor Pool Picks for Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season! There are so many different pools, fantasy leagues, weekly bets, and futures bets that it's hard to decide what to do with all of these choices. But survivor pools are the oldest and simplest leagues out there. All you have to […]

Anthony Alfredo Has Never Finished Worse Than 12th At Talladega

The sample size is small, but Anthony Alfredo has been very good at Talladega Superspeedway. "Fast Pasta" made his first career start at this track back in the spring of 2021, coming home with a 12th-place finish for Front Row Motorsports in their No. 38 Ford. He then posted a 10th-place result in the fall […]

Week 5 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2024 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our weekly fantasy defensive rankings. Every week, I rank the best and worst fantasy defenses from No. 1 through 32. With four teams (Eagles, Lions, Titans, and Chargers) on byes in Week 5, we will be ranking the top 28 fantasy defenses this week. It's never easy to choose which fantasy defenses […]

Packers Place Romeo Doubs On Reserve/Suspended List For Conduct Issues

The Green Bay Packers have placed wide receiver Romeo Doubs on the reserve/suspended list for one game due to conduct detrimental to the team. Reports indicate that Doubs missed practice this week out of frustration with his role in the offense. Although he participated in practice on Wednesday, he did not attend on Thursday. Concerned […]

Najee Harris Should Bounce Back Against Cowboys

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris was underwhelming for fantasy purposes last week but will hope to capitalize on an enticing matchup against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5. The Steelers will once again be without Jaylen Warren (knee), and with Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) also sidelined, Harris is poised to amass a large volume of […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 5 - Geno Smith, Trey Sermon, Tucker Kraft, Xavier Legette, Cade Otton, Justin Watson, more

It was nice of Week 3 to not steal some stars from us, but Week 4 was not as kind. Injuries and poor performances continue to pile up and for those teams sitting at 1-3 or worse, it is time to make some lineup changes. You cannot just go down with the ship.  I am […]