Nolan Patrick Retires From NHL

Vegas Golden Knights center Nolan Patrick has decided to retire from the NHL due to ongoing concussion issues. The former second overall pick missed the entire 2022-23 season and has played just 77 games since the 2020-21 campaign. It is certainly a tough situation for a player who once boasted plenty of promise. The Flyers […]

Avoid Juwan Johnson Off Of Touchdown Performance

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson is coming off of a Week 15 match where he caught just his second touchdown of the season, but only saw two targets. Due to the tight-end-by-committee approach deployed by the Saints, Johnson has ceded red zone snaps to Jimmy Graham and also splits time with Foster Moreau […]

Taysom Hill Looks To Rebound In Week 16

New Orleans Saints offensive weapon Taysom Hill was quiet in his return to action last week, but hopes to have more of an impact as the Saints gear up to take on the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night in a game with significant playoff implications. Hill's usage is tough to project on a week-to-week […]

Rashid Shaheed Off Injury Report, Back To Volatile Role

New Orleans Saints second-year wide receiver Rashid Shaheed, who has battled a calf injury the past few weeks, is no longer listed on the injury report. Shaheed caught three of four targets for 36 yards in his return to action last week. The speedy receiver could fully recover his deep-threat role in Week 16 on […]

Alvin Kamara Remains RB1 Despite Tough Matchup

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has scored double-digit points in every start this season in PPR leagues sheerly based on volume, and that should not change heading into Week 16's Thursday night matchup with the Los Angeles Rams. Los Angeles has quietly been a tough matchup for opposing running backs, surrendering the second-least […]

Derek Carr Offers Low-End QB2 Value In Week 16

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr is coming off of his best fantasy performance of the season after logging a season-high three passing touchdowns against the New York Giants. On a short week, Carr draws the Los Angeles Rams and returns top target Chris Olave (ankle). Carr has had a down season from a fantasy […]

Keenan Allen Still Sitting Out Wednesday

For the second day in a row this week, Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (heel) did not practice with the team on Wednesday. Since hurting his heel in Week 14, Allen hasn't practiced at all and did not play in last Thursday's embarrassing loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. He could return to […]

Week 16 Half-PPR Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: Sam LaPorta, Hunter Henry, Isaiah Likely, Darren Waller, Tucker Kraft

RotoBallers, the second round of the fantasy playoffs, has arrived. Here at RotoBaller, we have been providing that league-winning advice and will look to guide you to the fantasy championship with our Week 16 half-PPR tight end rankings for fantasy football.  Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta is having one of the greatest rookie seasons for a […]

Hunter Henry Misses Wednesday's Practice

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (knee) was unable to practice with the rest of the team on Wednesday. Henry had a good game in the Week 15 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs with 66 receiving yards and his third touchdown in the last two games on seven receptions (nine targets), but he […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Opens Week With DNP

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) remained absent from practice to kick off preparations on Wednesday for a Week 16 Sunday night battle against the Denver Broncos. Stevenson sprained his ankle on Dec. 3 and hasn't practiced or played since. A DNP to begin the practice week isn't a great sign that he'll […]

Ryan Tannehill Could Start In Week 16

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said that quarterback Ryan Tannehill will be the team's starting QB on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks if rookie Will Levis (ankle) is not available. Levis suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 15's overtime loss to the Houston Texans and is now firmly in danger of sitting out this […]

Sleeper.com NBA DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Wednesday, December 20

Welcome to our Sleeper NBA DFS prop picks for Wednesday, December 20. First off, an apology for the late-ness of this article and to be honest with you, forgot today was Wednesday. Regardless, the more information we have, the better. Sometimes waiting for availability announcements can seriously favor us. Wednesday’s 10-game slate follows Tuesday’s set […]

Marquise Brown Not Seen On Wednesday

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marquise Brown (heel) was not seen on the practice field in the portion open to the media on Wednesday. Brown was forced to exit early for the second straight game due to a heel injury in the Week 15 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, putting his status firmly up in […]

AJ Dillon Returns To Practice Wednesday

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (thumb) was back at practice on Wednesday after breaking his right thumb in Week 14 and then sitting out the Week 15 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Dillon missed the first game of his career last Sunday but is now in line to return for a Week […]

Week 16 Fantasy Football Playoffs Start/Sit Analysis: Wide Receiver, Quarterback Booms and Busts

The fantasy football playoffs are underway! If you're still fighting for your league's championship, you can't afford to miss our top 2023 fantasy football Start/Sit analysis for wide receivers and quarterbacks for Week 16 and the fantasy football playoffs. Matt Donnelly discusses his top Start/Sit decisions at the Wide Receiver and Quarterback positions that will […]

Another Missed Practice For Nico Collins

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (calf) was not seen at practice with the team on Wednesday. Collins strained his calf in Week 14, missed practice all of last week and sat out Sunday's overtime victory over the Tennessee Titans. The 24-year-old is off to a bad start so far this week, but he has […]

Trevor Lawrence Not Seen At Practice Wednesday

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (concussion) was not seen on the field with the team at Wednesday's practice. Head coach Doug Pederson said that Lawrence is "progressing well" after suffering a concussion late in Sunday night's loss to the Baltimore Ravens, but he remains in the league's concussion protocol and is going to need to […]

Week 16 Half-PPR Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: Puka Nacua, Rashee Rice, Jordan Addison, Tee Higgins, DeAndre Hopkins

RotoBallers! It's an exciting time of the fantasy football season, with the fantasy playoffs officially here. Week 16 kicks off Thursday with the Rams and Saints. We have been with you all season and are here to guide you to the fantasy championship with our Week 16 half-PPR wide receiver rankings for fantasy football. There […]

Brenan Hanifee Signs Minor-League Deal With Tigers

Free agent pitcher Brenan Hanifee has signed a minor-league deal with the Detroit Tigers. The right-hander was non-tendered by Detroit earlier in the offseason but will return to the organization for the 2024 campaign. Hanifee, a fourth-round pick of the Orioles in 2016, made his big-league debut with the Tigers in 2023, surrendering three earned […]

Max Castillo Designated For Assignment

The Kansas City Royals have designated pitcher Max Castillo for assignment. The right-hander is the 40-man roster casualty with the club officially signing outfielder Hunter Renfroe. The 24-year-old was part of the trade that sent Whit Merrifield to the Blue Jays at the 2022 trade deadline and he spent the bulk of the 2023 season […]

Chris Olave Will Play Against Rams

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (ankle) missed last week's meeting with the New York Giants due to an ankle injury. On Wednesday, head coach Dennis Allen confirmed that Olave will play against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football in Week 16. The Rams are a neutral matchup for fantasy wide receivers, […]

Mets Prepping Very Serious Offer For Yoshinobu Yamamoto

The New York Mets are reportedly preparing a "very serious offer" for Japanese free-agent pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto. It's certainly no surprise to see the deep-pocketed Mets making a big-time bid for one of the top international free agents of all time. The 25-year-old right-hander has rattled off three consecutive Nippon Professional Baseball MVP awards with […]

Josh Jacobs Trending Toward Playing On Christmas Day?

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (quad) missed the Week 15 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers due to a quad injury. However, that game took place on Thursday Night Football, and the Raiders play on Monday this week. Jacobs will have had 11 days to recover between games, and head coach Antonio Pierce […]

Darnell Mooney Not Practicing To Begin Week 16

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (illness) is not practicing on Wednesday due to an illness. The 26-year-old has not missed a game this season, but a few players have been inactive this year due to illnesses. His practice status should be monitored later in the week. That said, Mooney has only hauled in 29 […]

Dodgers Sign Nabil Crismatt, Travis Swaggerty To Minors Pacts

The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed pitcher Nabil Crismatt and outfielder Travis Swaggerty to minor-league contracts. Crismatt, 28, got into eight big-league games between the Padres and D-backs in the 2023 season, allowing 12 earned runs, three home runs, and seven walks against 12 strikeouts in 13 innings of work. That said, the right-hander was […]

Tommy Tremble Dealing With Illness On Wednesday

Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble (illness) is listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice as he deals with an illness. The Panthers have five players listed with illnesses on their initial Week 16 injury report. It's encouraging that Tremble was at least able to practice, but he remains off the fantasy radar. Despite […]

Jake Marisnick Inks Minors Deal With Angels

Free-agent outfielder Jake Marisnick has signed a minor-league deal with the Los Angeles Angels. The defensive specialist split the 2023 season between the White Sox, Tigers, and Dodgers but scuffled to a .237 average with two home runs and two stolen bases across 83 plate appearances. He does offer some pop and speed on the […]

Brian Robinson Jr. Remains Out Of Practice

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) did not take part in practice on Wednesday leading up to the Week 16 contest against the New York Jets. Robinson suffered a hamstring injury in Week 13, causing him to miss the Week 15 contest against the Los Angeles Rams after the team's bye. It's unfortunate […]

Week 16 Fantasy Football Playoffs Start/Sit Analysis: Running Backs, Tight Ends Booms and Busts

The fantasy football playoffs are here! Those still fighting for a league championship can't afford to miss our top 2023 fantasy football Start/Sit analysis for running backs and tight ends for Week 16 and the fantasy football playoffs. Matt Donnelly discusses his top Start/Sit decisions at the Running Back and Tight End positions that will […]

Dalton Kincaid, Ty Johnson Still Sporting Non-Contact Jerseys

Buffalo Bills rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid (shoulder) and running back Ty Johnson (shoulder) were limited in practice yet again on Wednesday and were sporting non-contact jerseys. Kincaid played through his shoulder injury in the Week 15 win over the Dallas Cowboys but saw a season-low snap percentage and didn't catch either of his two […]