Clelin Ferrell Signing With Commanders

Free-agent edge rusher Clelin Ferrell is expected to sign with the Washington Commanders, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic. The No. 4 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft has not lived up to his draft capital, posting 13.5 sacks through his first 75 NFL games with the Raiders and San Francisco 49ers. The […]

Vince Williams Jr. Remains Out On Tuesday

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) won't play against Washington on Tuesday. He has been taken out of the lineup with left patellar tendon soreness. With Jaren Jackson Jr. (quadriceps) also unavailable, this could again be a crush spot for GG Jackson II, who led the team with a career-high 30 points on Sunday […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Sits Out Tuesday's Game

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (quadriceps) won't face the Wizards on Tuesday. The team has ruled him out for the contest with right quadriceps tendonitis. Jackson Jr. steps out of the lineup after playing in three consecutive games, and he will miss a very good opportunity to stuff the stat sheet, as Washington has […]

Ranking The NFL's Most Valuable Positions - From Least Important To Most

The value of each NFL position is an often debated topic, and the dialogue has changed over the history of the league. Once upon a time, running backs were the stars of NFL franchises, and run-stopping linebackers and defensive linemen were viewed as premium players. However, today's pass-happy offenses have changed the pecking order of […]

Lauri Markkanen Continues To Sit Tuesday

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (quadriceps) will sit out a fourth consecutive game on Tuesday versus Boston. The 2023 All-Star is battling to overcome a right quadriceps contusion. Following Tuesday, his next chance to return comes in a matchup against Atlanta on Friday night. Markkanen's absence has given Luka Samanic a couple of starts, which […]

NCAA Men's Basketball: 2024 ACC Tournament Predictions

Conference championship week is here! Besides the actual NCAA Tournament itself and (maybe) feast week, this is the best five-day stretch of college basketball that the season has to offer. Tuesday marks the tipoff of the ACC Tournament. It was generally a down year for the conference once again, with only two AP top-25 teams […]

Keegan Murray Questionable To Face Bucks

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (ankle) could miss his fifth game of the season on Tuesday versus Milwaukee, as he has landed on the injury report as questionable. The 23-year-old sharpshooter injured his left ankle against Houston on Sunday. Murray was able to get through Monday's practice fully, so he actually might be closer to […]

ATC Projections: Overview and How to Use Them for Fantasy Baseball

As someone who played fantasy football for a lengthier period, the roster size, league depth, and categorical balance remained challenging in fantasy baseball. The player pool becomes difficult to master and understand, especially as the league and roster size grows. Thankfully, projection systems help give us a baseline of numbers of what to expect before […]

Sam Darnold Expected To Sign With Vikings

Free-agent quarterback Sam Darnold is expected to sign with the Minnesota Vikings when the new league year begins on Wednesday, according to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport. He will ink a one-year, $10 million deal. The Vikings just lost veteran franchise quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Atlanta Falcons, so Darnold could have the chance to earn […]

Jalen Williams Questionable To Play On Tuesday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams (ankle) is questionable to play on Tuesday versus Indiana. The versatile 22-year-old hurt his right ankle in Sunday's matchup against Memphis, exiting the game after logging just 10 minutes. However, it looks like there is a possibility he won't have to skip any games. Williams has become a key […]

2024 NFL Free Agency Predictions: Where Will The Top Players Land?

NFL Free Agency is always one of the wildest times of the year. It officially kicks off the new league year, and madness truly unfolds. Last year, players like Derek Carr, Jimmy Garoppolo, Javon Hargrave, Jessie Bates III, DeAndre Hopkins, and David Montgomery all found new homes. Many people might not have correctly guessed the […]

Aaron Jones Joining Vikings

Former Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones is staying in the NFC North, as he is set to sign a one-year, $7 million deal with the Minnesota Vikings. Jones was released by the Packers after they landed former Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs. The 29-year-old dealt with injuries last year and was […]

Most Surprising Cap Casualties This Offseason: NFL Veterans Released Ahead Of 2024 Free Agency

With less than a week left for the 2024 NFL free agency to begin, multiple good players around the league were released by their respective teams. The teams are trying to manage their cap situation, and as a result, they have had to part ways with some of their best players. The list of players […]

NFL Power Rankings: Top 10 Free Agent Wide Receivers In 2024

NFL free agency kicks off on Monday when the legal tampering period opens at noon EDT. As soon as the clock strikes 12, all 32 NFL teams can begin negotiating contracts with free agents. So far this offseason, we've already seen three high-profile wide receiver moves as Mike Evans signed a two-year extension and Michael […]

Russell Wilson Signs With The Steelers: Fantasy Football Impact

Russell Wilson signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers after the Denver Broncos released him. The nine-time Pro Bowler now heads to Pittsburgh, where he will compete with Kenny Pickett to win the starting quarterback job. Wilson is coming off two tough years in Denver and now has the opportunity to redeem himself in a favorable situation […]

Five Sleepers, Targets, And Undervalued Players For 2024 Dynasty Fantasy Football

With the NFL Combine in the books, we are smack in the middle of the NFL offseason. For experienced dynasty football players, now is one of the busiest times of the year. Rookie fever is on the rise as managers anxiously await their upcoming rookie drafts. While scouting incoming rookies and watching NFL Combine highlights […]

Mac Jones Traded To The Jaguars: Fantasy Football Impact

The New England Patriots recently traded Mac Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The first-round pick from the 2021 NFL Draft will now serve as Trevor Lawrence's backup and will hope to get his career back on track. The Jaguars sent a sixth-round pick to the Patriots in exchange for Jones as they improved their quarterback […]

Can Rookie Quarterbacks Support A Top-12 Wide Receiver In Fantasy Football?

The 2024 NFL Draft consists of four rookie quarterbacks who are likely selected in the top 10. We could see another 1-2 more quarterbacks selected in the first round. At least nine teams have serious question marks at the quarterback position. It wouldn’t be surprising to see 4-6 rookie quarterbacks start 10 or more games. […]

Closers and Bullpen Arms to Target for Fantasy Baseball Drafts - American League

The toughest decision you might have to make in your fantasy baseball draft is when to target a bullpen arm. Securing those saves in a roto league could be the difference between winning or losing a week. So, is it worth it to spend a fifth- or sixth-round pick on Houston Astros closer Josh Hader?  […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (3/12/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer, respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL season, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake […]

CBB DFS: Early DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (3/13/24)

It's Conference Championship week, which means plenty of afternoon basketball over the next few days and the turnaround on slates dwindles. Wednesday is our biggest day of the week this week with the major conference tournaments beginning in earnest today. We have 19 games split on two slates today on DraftKings. We'll go with the […]

Josh Jacobs Signs With Packers: Fantasy Football Impact

The Green Bay Packers made a surprising move on Monday after free agency opened. Despite having Aaron Jones on the roster, the team went out and signed former Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs. The team then cut Jones later in the day, handing the running back job to Jacobs, who now projects to […]

Tony Pollard Signs With the Titans: Fantasy Football Impact

Running back Tony Pollard entered the offseason as one of the top backs in free agency. When the tampering period opened on Monday, Pollard immediately found himself with a new deal in Tennessee. Pollard didn't quite impress many last year after coming back from a brutal ankle injury. However, he still topped 1,000 rushing yards […]

Saquon Barkley Signs With Eagles: Fantasy Football Impact

After playing on the franchise tag last year, running back Saquon Barkley entered free agency for the first time in 2024. Barkley was the most-coveted back on the open market this year, and the expectation was that he would find a team that would pay him what he was worth. In less than two hours […]

Braves' Rotation Spot Down To Reynaldo Lopez, Bryce Elder

The Atlanta Braves final rotation spot is currently down to Reynaldo Lopez and Bryce Elder, per MLB.com's Mark Bowman. AJ Smith-Shawver put forth an impressive spring but was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday. Lopez has looked excellent this spring, while Elder has yielded poor results. Elder put forth a decent 2023 season for the […]

Commanders Expected To Sign Tyler Biadasz

The Washington Commanders are expected to sign former Dallas Cowboys center Tyler Biadasz in free agency this week, according to sources. It's yet another former Cowboys player that former Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn is bringing to D.C. as the new head coach of the Commanders in 2024. The former fourth-round selection in 2020 by […]

Packers Release David Bakhtiari

Green Bay Packers veteran left tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) announced on his social media that he was released by the team on Monday. Bakhtiari was given a failed-physical designation after he played in just one game in 2023 due to a lingering knee injury. The 32-year-old three-time Pro Bowler was originally a fourth-round pick by […]

Michael Toglia Continues To Mash This Spring

Colorado Rockies first baseman/outfielder Michael Toglia continued his strong offensive spring Monday, hitting his third home run in a 7-2 Cactus League win over the White Sox. The former first-round pick has not yet been able to stick in the big leagues and is currently fighting for a roster spot. However, he is making a […]

Damien Lewis To Sign With Panthers

Free-agent offensive guard Damien Lewis plans to sign with the Carolina Panthers in free agency this week for four years and $53 million, according to sources. The deal includes $26.2 million guaranteed. The Panthers made a serious effort to improve their offensive line in front of young quarterback Bryce Young on Monday by adding both […]

Yu Darvish To Start First Game In Seoul Series

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish (elbow) has been named the Opening Day starter in Seoul, Korea, against the Dodgers. Right-hander Tyler Glasnow will oppose him. The 37-year-old's 2023 season was cut short when he underwent surgery to address elbow inflammation. However, he has looked good this spring, pitching 9 1/3 innings with a […]