Ondrej Palat Expected To Miss Multiple Games

New Jersey Devils left wing Ondrej Palat (lower body) was unavailable for Wednesday's clash against Washington and is expected to miss a few more games. A lower-body injury sustained in practice kept Palat out of action for the first time this season. The long-time Lightning winger has struggled for most parts in 2023-24, posting only […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Tight Ends - Updates for Travis Kelce, Sam LaPorta, David Njoku, Juwan Johnson, Hunter Henry, more

With the final week of the regular season incoming, there are several tight ends in the injury headlines. Although many fantasy leagues have wrapped up, some extend to Week 18, and there are always DFS contests to compete in. Our fantasy football injury reports for tight ends for Week 18 as of Thursday, January 4 […]

Jason Zucker Suspended For Three Games

Arizona Coyotes winger Jason Zucker has received a three-game suspension for boarding Florida forward Nick Cousins on Tuesday night. Cousins landed in concussion protocol as a result of the hit. Zucker had previously never been fined or suspended in his 13-year NHL career. The veteran winger is playing his first year in Arizona and has […]

Jared Spurgeon Placed On Injured Reserve

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (undisclosed) was placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday. The move came after Spurgeon was limited to 20:15 of ice time in Tuesday's clash with the Flames. It was only his third game back from a lower-body injury. It's unclear if Spurgeon's new ailment is related to his previous injury. 2023-24 […]

Chris Sale Traded to the Braves: Fantasy Baseball Outlook

Over the weekend, Chris Sale was traded to the Atlanta Braves, and infielder Vaughn Grissom was shipped off to the Boston Red Sox. The Braves, as with every major league team, needed some pitching help after a dominant 2023 came to a quick halt in the playoffs. The team is built to win now and […]

Gary Harris Suffers Calf Injury Versus Kings

Orlando Magic guard/forward Gary Harris had to cut his night short against the Kings on Wednesday due to a right calf strain. He logged 12 minutes as a starter, posting five points with one steal. Harris' addition pushed Anthony Black to the bench for the first time since early November, but he should be back […]

Ty Chandler Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 18 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks

BALLER MOVE: Consider in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Ty Chandler has successfully fended off a now-healthy Alexander Mattison in the Minnesota backfield. The pair have flip-flopped roles in recent weeks, with the former picking up the bulk of the touches, and the latter seeing spot work. The second-year back took advantage of his […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Quarterbacks - Updates for Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, Baker Mayfield, Bryce Young, more

Week 18 is here, and this late in the season, there are always plenty of banged-up players. In 2023, there has been no shortage of quarterback injuries. Our fantasy football injury reports for quarterbacks as of Thursday, January 4 will give you the latest news on the statuses of Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, Baker Mayfield, […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (1/4/24): 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 […]

Malaki Branham Doubtful For Thursday's Game

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Malaki Branham (ankle) is unlikely to play Thursday versus Milwaukee. The team has listed him as doubtful for the game after Branham sprained his right ankle in Tuesday's clash with the Grizzlies. Branham played just seven minutes on Tuesday, and the injury ended a nice run of double-digit scoring he had […]

Reggie Jackson Considered Probable Thursday

Denver Nuggets point guard Reggie Jackson (calf) has been listed as probable for Thursday's marquee matchup against the Warriors. The veteran is dealing with tightness in his left calf, but Jackson has been pushing through the issue lately and should also be good to go on Thursday. Jackson has done well in a reserve role […]

Breece Hall - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: It's been a bit of an up-and-down season for New York Jets running back Breece Hall, whose 2022 rookie campaign ended early due to a torn ACL. He opened this season with 127 yards in New York's opener against Buffalo, then had two consecutive games […]

Gary Payton II Faces New Spell On The Sidelines

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II is expected to miss several weeks with a left hamstring strain. He has just returned from missing a month with a calf injury, and Payton II, unfortunately, lands back on the shelf after playing only a total of 20 minutes in two games. The 31-year-old has been limited […]

NCAA College Basketball Top 25 Power Rankings - January 4, 2024

Welcome back hoop fans! As another electrifying week of college basketball wraps up, it's time to shake up the power rankings. Buckle up because there are some surprising shifts in the hierarchy. My power rankings are updated and listed here at RotoBaller and updated weekly! This is also going to show similarities and differences compared […]

Dereck Lively II Injured Wednesday Night

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II sprained his left ankle in Wednesday's 126-97 win over Portland and exited the game after logging only 19 minutes. He failed to score but made a big difference defensively with three blocks and two steals while notching four rebounds and four assists. Lively II also missed some time last […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (1/4/24)

After a fun-filled NBA holiday schedule, we are back to our typically small Thursday night slates. We have just two games tonight: Milwaukee at San Antonio and Denver at Golden State. The only team on a back-to-back is Milwaukee, so be sure to keep an eye on the possible resting of players tonight. This article […]

Ezekiel Elliott - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10-Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: With Rhamondre Stevenson on the Injured Reserve, the New England Patriots have turned to former Dallas Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott as the team's lead running back over the past four games. That will continue on Sunday when the Patriots take on the New York Jets. […]

Is Lamar Jackson Starting and Playing This Week? Week 18 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks

What a season it has been for Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. He is the current MVP favorite entering Week 18 and has also been a fantasy superstar this season. He currently ranks as the QB3 while averaging an impressive 21.1 fantasy points per game. Last week, Jackson finished as the QB1 with over 300 […]

Is Brock Purdy Starting and Playing This Week? Week 18 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has silenced all the doubters this year by putting together an impressive second season. Purdy has thrown for 4,280 yards and 31 touchdowns in 2023 while also finishing as the QB6 in fantasy football. The 49ers' signal-caller also averaged an impressive 19.2 fantasy points per game.  Last week, Purdy […]

Grant Williams Exits Early With An Ankle Sprain

Dallas Mavericks forward Grant Williams couldn't finish Wednesday's game against Portland due to a right ankle sprain. He logged 15 minutes in a blowout win, scoring two points while registering two rebounds and two assists. Dallas has a rematch with the Trail Blazers scheduled for Friday night, so Williams has to recover quickly if he […]

Is Patrick Mahomes Starting and Playing This Week? Week 18 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has not had the fantasy year that we all imagined. Through 16 games, Mahomes ranks as the QB7 while averaging just 18.4 fantasy points per game this season. The QB7 finish in 2023 is his worst fantasy finish since 2019 when he played in 14 games and also finished […]

When Will Josh Jacobs Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

It took some time for Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs to get going to begin the year. But when he did, he picked up right where he left off last season. From Week 4 to Week 12, Jacobs finished as a top-six fantasy running back four times during that span. Unfortunately, though, most […]

Devin Singletary - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: The Houston Texans head into Week 18 with a pretty simple playoff scenario ahead of them: a win over the Indianapolis Colts would send the Texans to the postseason in head coach DeMeco Ryans and quarterback C.J. Stroud's first year with the team. There's also […]

Franz Wagner Injures Ankle In Wednesday's Loss

Orlando Magic guard/forward Franz Wagner played only five minutes in Wednesday's double-overtime thriller against Sacramento, exiting early with a right ankle sprain. Wagner finished the contest with six points and two rebounds. He's been a key man all year of the Magic, with averages of 20.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 3.9 assists. X-rays on Wagner's […]

NFL Touchdown Predictions: Week 18 Fantasy Football TD Props (2023)

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all had a great championship week. This week, we have some special Pie Shop picks for the New Year. Here we predict players to score touchdowns. Last week, we selected five players and finished 3-2. For those of you who are new, welcome to the Pie Shop. I […]

WR/CB Matchups to Target and Downgrade - Week 18 (2023)

Welcome to Week 18 of the WR/CB Matchups article. Most season-long fantasy leagues are over, but there are still plenty of opportunities to play other types of contests in Week 18. The most important factor in Week 18 is which teams are playing their starters less than normal. Make sure to stay on top of […]

Zamir White - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: With Josh Jacobs set to be a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos with a quad injury, Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White looks poised to lead this backfield once again, making him a strong fantasy option when these two sides […]

PrizePicks NFL DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Saturday, January 6

Hello everybody and welcome to our PrizePicks NFL DFS prop picks for Week 18's Saturday Slate! The 2023 NFL regular season is winding down but our friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. Our partners at PrizePicks offer some of the best and easiest-to-win NFL […]

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Breakouts for Fantasy Football - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends for Week 18

Congratulations to all of you who are playing for a fantasy championship. Your wide receivers remain essential components toward your primary goal of capturing your league's title, and an expanding assortment of tools is available that can provide you with an extensive level of knowledge regarding this critical position. This column will proceed with the […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Streamers: Week 11

The rest of Week 11 brings a schedule that will leave some advantages and disadvantages for fantasy basketball managers. There are two teams that will play three games each, giving a significant edge to the players on those squads. There are also four teams that will play just one game each, dealing significant downgrades to […]