Malik Nabers Busy In Preseason Debut

Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers hauled in four receptions for 54 yards in New York's 28-10 defeat against the Houston Texans. He was targeted six times. Nabers participated the entire first half with the other New York starters and was used early and often in this one. The LSU product was targeted on the […]

Trent Williams Holds Out For New Contract Continues

San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams remains in the midst of an active holdout, which results in daily fines of $50,000. Williams has three years left on his current contract but no guaranteed money left, and he likely wants the 49ers to ensure some of the remaining pay on his deal. According to ESPN's […]

Mazi Smith To Miss Preseason Game Against Raiders Due to Allergic Reaction

Cowboys defensive lineman Mazi Smith (allergy) will miss the team's preseason game against the Raiders in Las Vegas as he continues to recover from an allergic reaction he experienced on Friday. Smith, the Cowboys' 2023 first-round pick, impressed coaches with his performance in the preseason opener against the Rams, where he showcased his ability to […]

Raheem Morris Explains Decision To Sit Michael Penix Jr. For Saturday's Game

Raheem Morris explained the decision to sit Michael Penix Jr. for today's game by noting that Penix had already shown enough during the first preseason game against Miami. Given his strong performance there, the coaching staff felt it wasn't necessary for him to play today. Although it was surprising that Penix didn't start in Saturday's […]

Video: Overall RB1 Upside? Sneaky Running Backs Who Could Finish The Season On Top

In case you haven't noticed, it is football season! The RotoBaller team is digging into some notable fantasy football players for the nearing 2024 campaign. RotoBaller's David Rispoli reviews three running backs with breakout fantasy football potential. These players are sneaky candidates to finish the season as the overall RB1 and should be on your […]

CeeDee Lamb Declines Latest Contract Offer

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb declined the latest contract offer from the team. The Cowboys and Lamb's representation met on Thursday, where he was reportedly offered $33 million per season. However, the wideout wasn't satisfied, considering Justin Jefferson would still earn more annually. But Dallas needs to get something done soon or risk Lamb […]

Sam Darnold Won't Play Versus Cleveland

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold won't be active for Saturday's preseason showdown with the Cleveland Browns. Instead, No. 2 signal-caller Nick Mullens will get the start. With J.J. McCarthy (knee) out for the season, Darnold is now atop the Vikings depth chart. The 27-year-old spent his first six seasons in the league with the Jets, […]

Brandon Aiyuk Has "A Sore Back"

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (back) has been with the team despite not practicing while seeking a new contract. Head coach Kyle Shanahan acknowledged that Aiyuk is considered a "hold-in." However, Shanahan added that the wideout hasn't been fined because he's also dealing with a "sore back." Without question, it has been a […]

Brock Purdy Expected To Start Against The Saints

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is expected to start for Sunday's preseason battle against the Saints. However, the signal-caller will likely play sparingly. Purdy spent all of last offseason recovering from an elbow injury. Yet, he still threw for 4,280 yards, 31 touchdowns, and 11 picks during the 2023-24 campaign, adding two scores off […]

Michigan NASCAR Algorithm-Predicted Finishing Order (Premium Content)

All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. After one of the most controversial yet exciting finishes of the season last week at Richmond, the NASCAR Cup Series heads to the Irish Hills of Michigan this weekend for the annual FireKeepers Casino 400. Michigan International Speedway is a two-mile race track […]

Jordan McAbee's NASCAR Betting Picks: Michigan FireKeepers Casino 400 (Premium Content)

All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. After a major shake-up in the playoff picture at Richmond last weekend, the NASCAR Cup Series continues on this week with the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway. We are now just three races away from the end of the regular season […]

Micah McFadden Carted Off The Field

New York Giants linebacker Micah McFadden (hip) won't return to Saturday's preseason matchup with the Houston Texans. The 24-year-old was injured after tackling Dameon Pierce in the first quarter and remained down. Of course, any injury is never good. However, it's even worse that McFadden was carted off the field. The 2022 No. 146 overall […]

Michigan NASCAR Qualifying Results and Starting Lineup

On Saturday afternoon, the NASCAR Cup Series tried to hold the qualifying session for this weekend's FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway, but Mother Nature had other plans. During practice, which was scheduled before qualifying, it started raining, and the precipitation picked up so much that NASCAR decided to cancel qualifying all together. Because […]

Michigan NASCAR Practice Speeds, Lap Averages, and Notes

The NASCAR Cup Series ran a single practice session at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday afternoon in preparation for the upcoming FireKeepers Casino 400 on Sunday afternoon. Due to the threat of rain, NASCAR decided to run one unified practice session with all 36 cars participating this weekend. The rain eventually did end up coming […]

Jose Siri Sitting On Saturday, Losing Playing Time

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jose Siri will take a seat again on Saturday afternoon as the Rays continue a three-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This is the third time in the past four games that the 29-year-old has been kept out of the starting nine. Since the start of August, Siri has carried a […]

Tyler Glasnow Hopeful For Minimal Injured-List Stint

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (elbow) is hopeful to avoid an extended stint on the 15-day injured list. Glasnow hit the injured list on Friday with right elbow tendinitis. Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reported that Glasnow lobbied to start this weekend, but manager Dave Roberts would have been on "pins and needles" […]

Arden Key Won't Be Facing Six-Game Suspension

Tennessee Titans edge rusher Arden Key won his appeal and will not be facing a six-game suspension to begin the 2024 regular season, according to a league source. Key was facing a six-game suspension for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policies, but now it appears as though the 28-year-old pass-rusher will be with the team […]

Jayden Daniels Expected To Play On Saturday

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said to expect rookie first-round quarterback Jayden Daniels to play one to two offensive series in Saturday's preseason contest versus the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe came away very impressed with Daniels after watching him in a joint practice with the Dolphins on Thursday. […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Taking Next Steps In Recovery, Remains Without Timetable

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (thigh, quadriceps) has begun going through baseball activities, including long toss, but remains without a timetable. Manager Mike Shildt expressed that the 25-year-old is "taking those next steps" but did not suggest any potential return window. However, Shildt did note that when he ramps up, he will get […]

Jaren Hall Likely To Make The Team

Because of the season-ending injury to Minnesota Vikings rookie first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy (knee), Jaren Hall will likely make the 53-man roster out of training camp as the No. 3 behind Sam Darnold and Nick Mullens. The fifth-round pick a year ago is still raw, and the Minneapolis Star Tribune's Mark Craig writes that we […]

Zack Littell Placed On The 15-Day Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zack Littell (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list with right-shoulder fatigue. In a corresponding move, the Rays recalled southpaw Tyler Alexander from Triple-A Durham. Littell was enjoying a nice hot stretch before the injury as he held a strong 1.19 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and a 5:16 BB:K ratio […]

Zac Gallen Cleared To Start On Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (cramps) has been cleared to start on Saturday. The right-hander exited his previous start early due to general cramping, but this does not seem to be a major concern. Gallen logged just four 1/3 innings and allowed one earned run while striking out three. While the 29-year-old has had […]

Michael Penix Jr. Unlikely To Play On Saturday

Atlanta Falcons rookie first-round quarterback Michael Penix Jr. came onto the field in Baltimore on Saturday in street clothes and appears unlikely to suit up for the preseason contest against the Ravens. The Falcons are planning to hold veteran Kirk Cousins (Achilles) out for the entire preseason, too, so it looks like we'll see a […]

Daniel Jones To Make Preseason Debut

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (knee) is set to make his preseason debut this year against the Houston Texans on Saturday. Jones was likely to play in this game all along after sitting out last week's preseason opener against the Detroit Lions, but now it's official. The 27-year-old suffered an ACL tear in his […]

Spencer Horwitz, Joey Loperfido Both Sitting On Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Spencer Horwitz and outfielder Joey Loperfido will take a seat on Saturday as the Blue Jays will face left-handed pitcher Justin Steele. Horwitz has started every game this month, so he will be getting a deserved day off, while Loperfido will once again take a seat against a left-handed pitcher, as […]

Malik Nabers Will Play On Saturday

New York Giants first-round rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers (ankle) will play in the team's preseason game on Saturday against the Houston Texans after suffering a mild ankle injury recently in training camp practice. We will now get to see Nabers working with quarterback Daniel Jones for the first time in an NFL game, although […]

Pirates Place Andrew McCutchen On 10-Day Injured List

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder/designated hitter Andrew McCutchen (knee) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday, with the team recalling infielder Alika Williams from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. McCutchen injured his knee running to first base late in Friday night's series-opening win over the Seattle Mariners and will now be forced to […]

Spencer Torkelson Recalled And Starting

The Detroit Tigers recalled first baseman Spencer Torkelson, the first overall pick in 2020, from Triple-A Toledo on Saturday, according to multiple sources who were not at liberty to discuss roster moves publicly. Torkelson is starting at first base and batting sixth on Saturday at Comerica Park against New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon. Torkelson […]

Justyn-Henry Malloy Hitting Third Against Yankees

Detroit Tigers rookie outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy is starting in left field and is hitting third for the Tigers on Saturday against the New York Yankees and left-hander Carlos Rodon at Comerica Park. Malloy hasn't been able to get comfortable in any one lineup spot for the Tigers of late, as he hit sixth in the […]

Colt Keith Returns Against Yankees

Detroit Tigers second baseman Colt Keith (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup on Saturday at Comerica Park against the New York Yankees and left-hander Carlos Rodon, serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup. Keith did not play in the series-opening loss on Friday night due to a sore left hamstring but is back […]