Jake Ferguson – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson was a popular sleeper candidate entering the season. The former Wisconsin star was replacing Dalton Schultz as Dak Prescott’s new go-to weapon at tight end. Ferguson has been solid. He is the TE8 for the year, averaging 8.2 half-point […]

Franz Wagner Ruled Out Versus Denver

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) won't play on Friday against Denver. The 22-year-old logged five minutes in Wednesday's double-overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings before exiting with a sprained ankle, finishing with six points. However, he'll now miss his first game of the year, although there's a chance his absence could extend beyond Friday's […]

Demarcus Robinson – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson is the WR72 for the year, averaging five half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The veteran wide receiver is in his first season with the Rams after bouncing around the past few seasons. While he has never […]

Nikola Vucevic Might Return On Friday

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (groin) is questionable for Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The veteran has missed the last five games with a left-groin strain, although there's a good chance he isn't ready to return. However, the questionable designation at least means he's moving in the right direction. At any rate, Vucevic has […]

DeVante Parker Stays Limited Thursday

New England Patriots wide receivers DeVante Parker (ribs) and Matthew Slater (hamstring) had their practice repetitions limited for the second straight day on Thursday. Parker only played 15 offensive snaps and caught one pass for 15 yards before getting hurt in the Week 17 loss to the Buffalo Bills. The injury doesn't appear to be […]

Rashee Rice – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has had a rookie season of two halves. He started the year struggling to earn consistent snaps despite the fantasy football community begging the Chiefs to make him a full-time player. However, the rookie has been outstanding […]

Hunter Henry Limited Again Thursday

New England Patriots tight ends Hunter Henry (knee) and Pharaoh Brown (ribs) were both limited in practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Henry is trying to make it back for what is expected to be head coach Bill Belichick's last game with the organization after the 29-year-old tight end missed the last two […]

Kareem Hunt Back At Practice Thursday

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (groin) was present at practice on Thursday but had his repetitions limited. It's an improvement after Hunt didn't practice on Wednesday. Hunt has been a regular on the injury report this season but he hasn't missed a game. The fact that the 28-year-old was able to return to practice […]

George Pickens – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens has been sneaky good this season. He is the WR20 for the year, averaging 11.1 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. After struggling with Kenny Pickett and Mitch Trubisky under center, the third-year wide receiver has been outstanding […]

Elijah Moore, Marquise Goodwin Limited Thursday

Cleveland Browns wide receivers Elijah Moore (concussion) and Marquise Goodwin (knee) were both listed as limited in practice on Thursday. Moore was also limited on Wednesday after suffering a concussion in last Thursday's win over the New York Mets. Goodwin, meanwhile, was added to the injury report Thursday. The 23-year-old Moore is headed in the […]

Tyler Higbee Won't Play In Regular Season Finale

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (shoulder), who suffered a dislocated shoulder in the Week 17 win over the New York Giants, will not play in the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. In addition to Higbee, the Rams will rest quarterback Matthew Stafford, running back Kyren Williams […]

Isiah Pacheco – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco has been a fantasy star in his second NFL season. The former Rutgers running back is the RB13 for the year, averaging 13.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per game despite missing time with injuries. Last week, he […]

Tyrod Taylor Stays Limited In Practice

New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor (back) was limited in the team's practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. It was announced earlier this week that Taylor would make his second straight start for the G-Men to close out the year in Week 18 versus the Philadelphia Eagles. We fully expect Taylor […]

Joe Mixon – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon has had an impressive 2023 season. The veteran running back is the RB7 for the year, averaging 13.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. He has been outstanding since Joe Burrow suffered a season-ending wrist injury in Week […]

In-Tournament PGA Model - Round 2 Picks for The Sentry (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I am excited to announce that I will be providing a premium spreadsheet that can be accessed through the link below. Here you will find updated stats for the particular tournament - all sortable and weighable when you make a copy of your […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - January 5, 2024

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Each night, we will be bringing you our award-winning NHL DFS Heat Map with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet: Blue means ELITE, Green means GO (good for the player), Yellow means value/supplemental […]

Jauan Jennings Limited Again Thursday

For the second straight day this week, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (concussion) was limited in practice on Thursday. Jennings has missed the last two games due to his concussion. He's making progress with his head injury but has yet to be fully cleared from the league's concussion protocol, and the 49ers aren't […]

Elijah Mitchell Returns From Illness Thursday

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (illness) was under the weather and didn't practice with the rest of the team on Wednesday, but he returned to a limited session on Thursday. Mitchell should be available for the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams, and a bigger backfield role […]

Kendre Miller Limited Again Thursday

New Orleans Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller (ankle) was a limited participant in practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Miller's rookie season has been derailed by an ankle injury he suffered in Week 9. The 21-year-old hasn't played since, although he's made progress in recent weeks and could in on track to […]

A.T. Perry Comes Down With Illness

New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver A.T. Perry (illness) wasn't feeling well on Thursday and was held out of the team's practice. Perry has several days to rest up and get ready for the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. It's a must-win for the Saints to get into the […]

Juwan Johnson Returns To Practice Thursday

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (chest) returned to a limited practice on Thursday after he picked up a DNP on Wednesday. Johnson has another day to get up to speed, but the fact that he was able to return to practice on Thursday is a good sign for his availability in a must-win […]

Jameson Williams Misses Another Practice Thursday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (ankle, illness) is dealing with an illness on top of his ankle injury this week and missed a second straight day of practice on Thursday. Williams suffered an ankle injury in last Saturday's loss to the Dallas Cowboys, but the Lions aren't considering it very serious. Still, the 22-year-old […]

D’Andre Swift – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift was a polarizing fantasy football pick. While many thought he would be part of a backfield committee, the fourth-year star is the RB17 for the year, averaging 11.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Swift has struggled to stay […]

Wander Franco Officially Charged

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was officially charged with commercial sexual exploitation and money laundering following allegations that he had a relationship with a minor whose mother also faces the same charges in the Dominican Republic on Thursday after initially being arrested on Monday for failing to appear at a summons late last week. […]

Chuba Hubbard – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard was an afterthought entering the season. The former Oklahoma State star has been a solid fantasy producer. He is the RB28 for the year, averaging 9.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game despite splitting time in the backfield […]

Padres Sign Oscar Mercado To Minor-League Deal

The San Diego Padres signed free-agent outfielder Oscar Mercado to a minor-league deal. Mercado will report to spring training in 2024 hoping to impress the coaching staff and earn a reserve outfield role on the Opening Day roster. The 29-year-old Colombian played in only 20 games at the major-league level in 2023 with the St. […]

When Will Clyde Edwards-Helaire Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire missed the team's Week 17 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals with an illness but is not on the team's injury report for Week 18 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Will the Chiefs have Clyde Edwards-Helaire back in the fold on Sunday? When is Edwards-Helaire coming back to action? […]

Chris Olave Limited During Thursday's Practice

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (ankle) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice session. This is now back-to-back days that Olave has been limited in practice. Despite that, fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned heading into the Week 18 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The Saints are likely just limiting his reps in […]

Yankees Sign Cody Poteet

The New York Yankees agreed to an undisclosed major-league deal with free-agent right-hander Cody Poteet on Thursday. Poteet pitched for the Miami Marlins in 2021-22 and had a 4.45 ERA in 19 appearances (nine starts). He had Tommy John surgery in August of 2022, signed with the Kansas City Royals on a minor-league deal and […]