Brandon Aubrey An Excellent Wild-Card Option

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey will be among the top choices for fantasy kickers on Wild Card Weekend when the Cowboys take on the Green Bay Packers. Aubrey had an outstanding regular season, making 36 of his 38 field goal attempts along with 49 extra points. In what should be a high-scoring offensive matchup, Aubrey […]

Josh Norris Out Thursday Versus Sabres

Ottawa Senators forward Josh Norris (upper body) will not suit up Thursday in a road tilt with the Buffalo Sabres. Norris skated 16:49 of ice time and logged three shots and two penalty minutes along with a minus-three rating on Tuesday in a 6-3 loss to the Calgary Flames. It's been tough sledding for the […]

Jake Ferguson A Solid Option For Wild-Card Weekend

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson is a solid option in fantasy for a matchup against the Green Bay Packers on Wild Card Weekend. Ferguson developed into a legitimate fantasy asset this season, showing a high floor and occasional ceiling as well. He was a fantasy TE1 in nine games, finishing up with a TE9 […]

Randy Arozarena Avoids Arbitration

Outfielder Randy Arozarena and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided salary arbitration on Thursday by settling at $8.1 million for the 2024 season, according to a source. Arozarena put up his third straight 20-20 season in 2023, but it also came with a career-low .25 batting average. The 28-year-old also displayed better plate discipline, though, and […]

Brandin Cooks A Touchdown-Dependent Playoff Option

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks is a touchdown-dependent fantasy option in a Wild Card Weekend matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Cooks has carved out some fantasy value this season, but he rarely sees high volume and usually needs a touchdown to put up a relevant fantasy score. In the regular season, Cooks scored […]

Kaapo Kakko Could Return Thursday

New York Rangers forward Kaapo Kakko (lower body) has not been ruled out for the club's road game against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday. The young winger has missed the past 19 games with a lower-body injury and has not appeared since getting injured Nov. 27 against the Buffalo Sabres. The former No. 2 […]

Michael Busch Being Traded To The Cubs

Along with reliever Yency Almonte, the Los Angeles Dodgers are sending infielder Michael Busch to the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, according to a source. We still don't have the return confirmed on what is going back to the Dodgers, so stay tuned for more details. The 26-year-old former first-rounder was being blocked at the major-league […]

Casey Cizikas Week-To-Week With Lower-Body Injury

New York Islanders center Casey Cizikas is out week to week with a lower-body injury. The veteran pivot was injured blocking a shot from Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek during his team's 5-2 loss on Tuesday and left the contest after taking two more shifts following the block. Not known for his offense, Cizikas has […]

Alex Ovechkin, Tom Wilson Game-Time Decisions Thursday

Washington Capitals wingers Alex Ovechkin (lower body) and Tom Wilson (nose) are both game-time decisions for Thursday's game against the visiting Seattle Kraken. Ovechkin was injured in a game against the Hurricanes last Friday but returned to the contest and also played on Sunday against the Los Angeles Kings. Wilson suffered a broken nose in […]

Matthew Knies Good To Go Thursday

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies is good to go for Thursday's contest against the New York Islanders after suffering a lower-body injury in practice on Wednesday. The rookie skated as part of the Maple Leafs' optional skate on Thursday morning and declared himself good to go afterward. Knies has been deployed in a key […]

Yency Almonte Heading To The Cubs

The Los Angeles Dodgers are working on a deal to send relief pitcher Yency Almonte to the Chicago Cubs, according to a source. It remains to be seen what the Dodgers will receive in return. Almonte already avoided salary arbitration with the Dodgers back in November, signing a one-year, $1.9 million deal. The 29-year-old right-hander […]

Cedric Tillman Ruled Out Against Texans

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Cedric Tillman (concussion) has officially been ruled out for Saturday's wild-card contest against the Houston Texans. Tillman suffered a concussion in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals and now will have to sit out for his first career playoff game. With Tillman out and Amari Cooper […]

Jeff Skinner Week-To-Week With Upper-Body Injury

Buffalo Sabres forward Jeff Skinner is out week to week with an upper-body injury. Skinner suffered the injury during Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken. He skated 15:42 in the contest and logged a goal and an assist on three shots before his injury. It's been a nice season for the veteran who has […]

EPL Betting Picks and FPL Game Previews for Matchday 21 Part 1: English Premier League

The EPL season rolls on and so does the coverage from the RotoBaller soccer team. We're offering up our favorite betting pick for each game, along with a score prediction, and will include a player to look out for in fantasy from each fixture. Before you read on, remember these essential things: betting on sports […]

Bears Request To Interview Shane Waldron For Offensive Coordinator

The Chicago Bears have requested permission to interview Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Shane Waldron for their offensive coordinator position, according to a source. With Pete Carroll out as head coach for the Seahawks, Seattle's assistants are now available, and the Bears are moving quickly after firing Luke Getsy, who had served as Chicago's offensive coordinator […]

Commanders, Titans Not Interested In Bill Belichick

The Washington Commanders and Tennessee Titans have no interest in pursuing former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick for their vacant head-coaching positions this offseason, according to sources. In addition to Belichick, the Titans also aren't interested in pursuing Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, if he's even interested in taking another crack at an […]

Titans Looking At Brian Callahan, Bobby Slowik

The Tennessee Titans will interview Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan for their head-coaching position on Friday, and then he will be interviewed for the same job with the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday, according to sources. The Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons have also requested permission to interview Callahan for their vacant head-coaching jobs. […]

Jaylen Waddle Set For Questionable Tag

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (ankle) will be listed as questionable for Saturday's wild-card playoff game versus the Kansas City Chiefs. Waddle missed the final two regular season games, but the Dolphins have been optimistic that he'll return for the first round of the playoffs this weekend. The […]

Raheem Mostert To Be Questionable For Wild-Card Game

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that running back Raheem Mostert (ankle, knee) will be listed as questionable for Saturday's wild-card playoff game versus the Kansas City Chiefs. Mostert was held out of the final two regular season games, but the good news is he was limited in practice on Tuesday and Wednesday and […]

Falcons Request To Interview Six Head-Coaching Candidates

The Atlanta Falcons have requested permission to interview Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Baltimore Ravens defensive line coach and associate head coach Anthony Weaver, San Francisco 49ers DC Steve Wilks, Cincinnati Bengals OC Brian Callahan and Los Angeles Rams DC Raheem Morris. Callahan also has requests from the Tennessee […]

Five Candidates To Replace Nick Saban At Alabama - Who Will Coach The Crimson Tide In 2024?

After 28 seasons, 292 wins, and seven National Championships, Nick Saban is calling it a career. It seemed like the 72-year-old would coach forever, but he ended his journey after a Rose Bowl loss to the Michigan Wolverines. He spent time as the head coach of Toledo, Michigan State, LSU, and Alabama and is widely […]

CeeDee Lamb A Reliably Great Option In The Playoffs

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is a high-floor, high-ceiling option in the first round of the playoffs against the Green Bay Packers. Lamb just wrapped up the best regular season of his career, catching a dozen touchdowns and picking up 1,749 yards on 135 catches. He was a top-15 fantasy wide out in 11 […]

Tony Pollard Has A Good Matchup On Wild-Card Weekend

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard has a good matchup against the Green Bay Packers on Wild Card Weekend. Pollard ended his first regular season as the Cowboys lead back with 1,005 rushing yards and six touchdowns, wrapping up with a 16 fantasy point performance in Week 18, good for an RB12 finish. Pollard had […]

Dak Prescott A Top Choice On Wild-Card Weekend

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is one of the top fantasy options on Wild Card Weekend. The Cowboys will host the Green Bay Packers as Prescott will look to continue a hot streak that saw him finish the regular season with two top-seven finishes (QB7 in Week 17, QB3 in Week 18). The Packers defense […]

Bill Belichick, Patriots Part Ways After 24 Years

Future Hall-of-Fame coach Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots are parting ways after 24 seasons. Belichick led the Patriots to a 266-121 record. He wraps up his tenure with a 30-12 postseason record, nine Super Bowl trips, and six Super Bowl wins. Starting in 2003, the Patriots won 16 AFC East titles in 17 […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Week 12 Risers and Fallers

Happy New Year, RotoBallers! Welcome back to the Week 12 edition of my weekly fantasy basketball risers and fallers! We're getting closer and closer to the halfway point of the 2023-24 NBA season and it has been a very interesting season so far. If things haven't gone your way yet in your fantasy leagues, don't […]

Jabari Walker Questionable For Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker (knee) could be out for another game on Thursday against the Thunder. The team has listed him as questionable for the contest due to left knee tendinitis. The issue has kept Walker out from three games already. Walker's absence has given an opportunity for Toumani Camara, Ibou Badji, and […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (1/11/24)

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! It's Thursday, so we have a small, four-game slate, but we do get another 30 minutes to get our lineups tweaked as we have a 7:30 pm start for the DraftKings slate. On small slates, scores tend to be much higher, so fading a superstar like Giannis isn't the way to go. […]

Cameron Payne Probable Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Cameron Payne (concussion) appears ready to return to action, with the team listing him as probable for Thursday's marquee matchup against Boston. The veteran guard missed Monday's clash with Utah, after landing in concussion protocol. However, Payne practiced on Wednesday and should resume his normal duties as the backup point guard […]

Dereck Lively II Likely To Remain Out On Thursday

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (ankle) looks set to miss a fourth game in a row against the Knicks on Thursday, as the team has listed him as doubtful for the contest. The rookie from Duke is recovering from a left ankle sprain. Lively II has notched 8.7 points and 7.6 rebounds with 1.4 […]