Tyler Johnson Elevated from Practice Squad

New York Jets wide receiver Tyler Johnson was elevated from the practice squad on Saturday. Johnson failed to make the 53-man roster and was added to the practice squad. Now, Johnson will be elevated to the active roster ahead of the Week 1 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Last season, Johnson hauled in 26 receptions […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 1? Tony Pollard, Zach Charbonnet, Aaron Jones, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Dylan Sampson, Cam Skattebo, Brian Robinson Jr., Bhayshul Tuten, Quinshon Judkins

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 1 fantasy football lineup decisions are regarding players like Tony Pollard, Aaron Jones Sr., Zach Charbonnet, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Dylan Sampson, Cam Skattebo, Brian Robinson Jr., Bhayshul Tuten, Quinshon Judkins,. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions […]

Spencer Arrighetti Won't Require Surgery

Houston Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti (elbow) will miss the rest of the regular season, but will avoid having surgery. Arrighetti underwent an MRI which revealed that his UCL is intact. That means, Arrighetti won't require elbow surgery, but he will miss the rest of the season.The expectation is that Arrighetti will be ready for […]

NASCAR Qualifying Results and Starting Lineup for Gateway - Enjoy Illinois 300 (2025)

On Saturday evening, the NASCAR Cup Series held the qualifying session to set the starting lineup for this weekend's Enjoy Illinois 300 race at World Wide Technology Raceway. The qualifying session consisted of just one round, as is the current protocol for many Cup Series races this season. Next up here at WWTR Gateway is […]

Jack Stoll Elevated for Week 1

New Orleans Saints tight end Jack Stoll was elevated from the practice squad ahead of the Week 1 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. Stoll was brought back to the practice squad after failing to make the 53-man roster. Now, Stoll will head to the active roster as depth behind Juwan Johnson and Moliki Matavao. The […]

Jake Haener Waived by Saints

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener was cut by the organization on Saturday. Haener was waived by the team last week after falling behind Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough on the depth chart. Haener was brought back on the practice squad, but released again in order to sign defensive end Fadil Diggs. It's unclear if […]

Will Christian McCaffrey Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update (2025)

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (calf), after supposedly being healthy all offseason, appeared suddenly on San Francisco's injury report with a calf injury. It's not a shock that 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan hasn't been honest about CMC's health status. The same thing happened last season, though the eventual results were much worse […]

Dalton Rushing Heads to Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing (shin) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Rushing was forced to make an early exit from Friday's contest after fouling a ball off his leg. Luckily, the CT scan didn't reveal any fractures, so Rushing won't require surgery. However, Rushing will miss time due to a […]

NASCAR Practice Speeds, Lap Averages, and Notes for Gateway - Enjoy Illinois 300 (2025)

The NASCAR Cup Series ran a single practice session at World Wide Technology Raceway (Wateway) on Saturday afternoon/evening in preparation for the upcoming Enjoy Illinois 300 on Sunday afternoon. The 36-car field was split into two groups for practice, with each group getting 25 minutes on track. Below you will find the two groups, key […]

Quarterback Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1 (2025)

With the first two games of the 2025 NFL season complete, we now fully turn our attention to the first Sunday slate of the year. A total of 13 games are scheduled to take place this Sunday. There are some great matchups on tap, and it should be a fun weekend of football. Speaking of […]

Tight End Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1 (2025)

Tight end is one of the few positions you can consistently stream in fantasy football because it is one of the most volatile positions. Sure, we can expect to see some names at the top of the scorers board each week, but for the most part, tight end comes down to nailing a player’s usage […]

Running Back Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1 (2025)

Football is finally here. Even though we have already had the first two games of the week, we still have an entire slate of Sunday action and an NFC North showdown on Monday night. However, with football back in our lives, that means we will have to make those tough lineup choices. Do we start […]

Will Jayden Reed Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update (2025)

After acquiring Micah Parsons, Packers fans are expecting big things in 2025 and hope the Lombardi Trophy will return to its spiritual home. Jordan Love will have to be on top of his game for them to win the Super Bowl, and naturally, his receivers will also need to be in top form. Jayden Reed […]

Brian Robinson Jr. Expected to Play

San Francisco 49ers running back Brian Robinson Jr. is expected to suit up Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. Acquired in a late-August trade from Washington, Robinson was brought in to solidify the RB2 role behind Christian McCaffrey. With McCaffrey dealing with a calf issue, Robinson could see an expanded workload, even though he hasn't had […]

Vita Vea Expected to Play in Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea (foot) is expected to suit up Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons despite missing two practices earlier in the week. While he may be on a limited snap count, Vea's presence is a huge boost for a Buccaneers defense that has consistently ranked among the league's best against the […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 1? David Njoku, Colston Loveland, Dalton Kincaid, Evan Engram, Hunter Henry, T.J. Hockenson, Zach Ertz, Mark Andrews, Kyle Pitts, Sam Laporta, Jonnu Smith

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 1 fantasy football lineup decisions are regarding players like David Njoku, Colston Loveland, Dalton Kincaid, Evan Engram, Hunter Henry, T.J. Hockenson, Zach Ertz, Mark Andrews, Kyle Pitts Sr., Sam LaPorta, Jonnu Smith. But not to worry, we are here to help make […]

Alex Cobb to Undergo Season-Ending Hip Surgery

Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Cobb (hip) will undergo season-ending hip resurfacing surgery, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. Cobb hasn't pitched in the majors at all this year as a result of hip inflammation. He had been on a minor-league rehab assignment and working toward a late-season debut, but the 37-year-old will instead shut it down […]

Chris Paddack Returns From Bereavement List

The Detroit Tigers have activated right-hander Chris Paddack from the bereavement list and optioned outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy to Triple-A Toledo, per Chris McCosky of the Detroit News. Paddack will return to the Tigers' bullpen after missing two games. Since joining the Tigers in a trade with the division-rival Minnesota Twins in late July, Paddack has […]

Kyle Monangai Enters Week 1 with Chance to Contribute

Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (hamstring) has been removed from the injury report and is set to make his NFL debut Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings. The rookie seventh-round pick is expected to mix in for touches, especially with Roschon Johnson (foot) questionable, but D'Andre Swift should handle the clear majority of the […]

Victor Robles Returning to Lineup on Saturday

The Seattle Mariners announced that they have reinstated outfielder Victor Robles after he served a seven-game suspension. He'll play right field and hit eighth on Saturday against Atlanta Braves right-hander Hurston Waldrep. Major League Baseball issued Robles a 10-game ban for throwing a bat toward an opposing pitcher during a minor-league rehab assignment last month, […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong Leaves Early on Saturday After Fouling Ball Off his Knee

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (knee) left their game against the Washington Nationals on Saturday with a right-knee contusion. Crow-Armstrong suffered the injury when he fouled a ball off himself in the bottom of the sixth inning. He drew a walk and stayed in the game until the Cubs replaced him with Kevin Alcantara in […]

Dylan Harper Hoping to be Ready for the Opener Versus Dallas

San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (thumb) suffered a partially torn ligament in his left thumb. He suffered the injury while training on Wednesday, resulting in surgery. The rookie is hoping to be ready for the opener versus the Dallas Mavericks on October 22. Harper was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NBA […]

Bills Elevate Matt Prater Ahead of Week 1

The Buffalo Bills elevated veteran kicker Matt Prater from the practice squad, and he's expected to handle kicking duties in Week 1 with Tyler Bass on injured reserve. Entering his 19th NFL season, Prater brings plenty of experience, including spending the last four seasons with the Arizona Cardinals. This is a strong fantasy spot for […]

Christian Yelich Remains Out on Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter/outfielder Christian Yelich (back) is not ready to return to the lineup on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jake Bauers will DH in Yelich's absence and hit fifth in a meeting with right-hander Mitch Keller. Yelich, who's dealing with soreness in his lower back, hasn't played since Monday and will miss his […]

Cairo Santos Not Startable in Week 1

Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos will open his 12th NFL season on Monday Night Football against the Minnesota Vikings. Santos has been a steady presence in Chicago, connecting on over 90% of his field goals in three of the last five seasons. This year brings optimism for the Bears' offense with head coach Ben Johnson […]

Russell Gage Jr. Elevated, Expecting to Play First Game Since 2022

The San Francisco 49ers have elevated veteran wide receiver Russell Gage Jr. from the practice squad, meaning he will see his first game action since 2022. Gage missed the past two seasons after suffering a torn patellar tendon, but was previously a reliable WR3 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Tom Brady. The 49ers' […]

Brian Robinson Jr. - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues (if Christian McCaffrey is ruled out) POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 (if Christian McCaffrey is ruled out) ANALYSIS: The San Francisco 49ers acquired former Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. earlier in August, and he could be poised to take on a heavy workload in his team debut. On Thursday, […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Not in Saturday's Lineup

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (back) is sitting out on Saturday against the Minnesota Twins. Maikel Garcia will fill in at short and hit second versus Twins ace Joe Ryan, while Nick Loftin will play third base and bat seventh. Witt left the Royals' 2-1 win on Friday with lower-back spasms and will […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Batting Sixth on Saturday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is in the lineup and batting sixth on Saturday against Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller. It's the first time Acuna has hit sixth since his rookie season in 2018. The former NL MVP has spent most of this season either leading off or batting third, but the Braves are […]