Riley Patterson Joins Browns Active Roster

The Cleveland Browns elevated kicker Riley Patterson from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster for Thursday night's contest against the New York Jets. The Browns signed Patterson to their practice squad on Christmas after Dustin Hopkins injured his hamstring in the Week 17 win over the Houston Texans. Hopkins has been ruled out […]

Raheem Mostert Expected To Play Through Ankle Injury

Miami Dolphins running backs coach Eric Studesville expects running back Raheem Mostert (ankle) to play through his new ankle injury in the Week 17 showdown against the Baltimore Ravens. Mostert has played through injuries all year, so this is nothing new for the NFL's leader in total touchdowns with 21 (18 rushing, three receiving). The […]

Trevor Lawrence Returns To Limited Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who suffered a sprained AC joint in his right throwing shoulder in the Week 16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, returned to a limited practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday, according to head coach Doug Pederson. "If Trevor plays, we're all-in on that. If C.J. Beathard plays, […]

New York Jets D/ST – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: D/ST1 ANALYSIS: The New York Jets' D/ST has been one of the top-scoring units in fantasy football this season. They are the D/ST5 for the year, averaging 8.8 fantasy points per game. The Jets’ defense has played well despite the offense consistently putting them in difficult situations. […]

Commanders Put Chris Rodriguez Jr. On Injured Reserve

The Washington Commanders placed rookie running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Thursday, meaning he will miss the final two games of the 2023 season. Rodriguez injured his right ankle in the Week 16 loss to the New York Jets, but not before carrying the ball 10 times for a season-high 58 […]

NFL Underdog Predictions - Week 17 DFS Prop Picks for Thursday, December 28, 2023

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! Welcome to our Underdog Fantasy NFL DFS prop picks for the game on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Welcome to our brand new NFL DFS series covering Underdog Fantasy contests! We will continue to focus on the NFL DFS props offered on Underdog called Higher/Lower (Over/Under). Higher/Lower is traditional over/under DFS prop picks […]

Cleveland Browns D/ST – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: D/ST1 ANALYSIS: The Cleveland Browns have the top-ranked D/ST in the RotoBaller Week 17 rankings, ahead of several elite defenses. Cleveland’s D/ST is the third-highest scoring unit in fantasy football, averaging 9.9 fantasy points per game. They have been a nightmare for opposing quarterbacks lately. Over the […]

Joe Flacco, Trevor Siemian, Dalvin Cook: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 17

The Week 17 slate begins with an AFC contest featuring the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets. Both teams have played elite defense at times this season, so it's an interesting game to navigate for fantasy football. Joe Flacco, Trevor Siemian, and Dalvin Cook are three players on the start-sit bubble this week. Flacco has […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (12/29/23)

We have all four bowl games on the slate today since the Gator Bowl played by the dumb unwritten rules of DraftKings and started by noon. Thanks, Jacksonville! We begin in Jacksonville with the aforementioned Gator Bowl between Kentucky and Clemson. Next up is the Sun Bowl in El Paso between Oregon State and Notre […]

Sean Durzi Maintains Hot Form With Four-Point Effort

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Sean Durzi led his team to a 5-4 overtime win against Colorado with a four-point performance on Wednesday. He sent the game to overtime with a goal late in regulation and posted three assists as the Coyotes completed a comeback from a four-goal deficit. Durzi played his third game following a stint […]

Mason McTavish Logs Three Assists In Wednesday's Win

Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish piled up three assists in Wednesday's memorable 5-2 win over the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Vegas Golden Knights. The 20-year-old had two helpers in the first frame when Anaheim grabbed a 4-0 lead, and he completed his three-point outing with another assist late in the second period. McTavish ended […]

George Pickens, Aaron Jones, Chris Godwin: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 17

The fantasy playoffs are coming down to the wire in Week 17, meaning it's time for fantasy managers to make tough, last-minute start 'em, sit 'em decisions. George Pickens, Aaron Jones, and Chris Godwin are all hot names ahead of Sunday's games. All three players are coming off strong showings in Week 16. Can they […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Tight Ends - Updates for T.J. Hockenson, Darren Waller, Cole Kmet, Hunter Henry, and more

With just one week of the 2023 fantasy football season left, one of the best players at the tight end position won't be available. There are also plenty of midrange streaming options in the injury headlines heading into the weekend. Our fantasy football injury reports for tight ends for Week 17 as of Thursday, December […]

Connor Bedard Lifts Chicago Past Winnipeg

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard scored both goals as the team defeated Winnipeg 2-1 in overtime on Wednesday. The rookie phenom had his third career multi-goal outing, netting the first goal of the game 15:57 into the first period and ending the contest with 2:15 played in overtime. Bedard became the third-youngest player ever to […]

Sebastian Aho Racks Up Four Points In Win Over Nashville

Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho dominated against the Predators on Wednesday, completing a 5-2 victory with four points. He started the scoring with a power-play goal and amassed three assists, with two of the helpers also coming with the man advantage. It was a very special night for Aho, as he reached the 500-point mark […]

Aleksander Barkov Delivers Three Assists In Wednesday's Win

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov had a three-assist outing in Wednesday's 3-2 victory against Tampa Bay. Barkov's playmaking helped the Panthers grab a 2-0 lead in the battle between Florida state neighbors, and he capped off his hat trick of assists with a helper on Sam Reinhart's short-handed goal 3:11 into the third period, which […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Quarterbacks - Updates for Tua Tagovailoa, Trevor Lawrence, Brock Purdy, C.J. Stroud, Will Levis, Kyler Murray, Kenny Pickett, more

The fantasy championship round is set to begin, and there are a ton of quarterbacks in the injury headlines. Especially in two-QB and Superflex leagues, these ailments could complicate start-or-sit decisions. Our fantasy football injury reports for quarterbacks as of Thursday, December 28 will give you the latest news on the statuses of banged-up signal-callers, […]

Dawson Mercer Leads Devils' Offense Versus Columbus

New Jersey Devils forward Dawson Mercer notched three points as the team returned from the holiday break with a 4-3 overtime win against Columbus on Wednesday. Mercer scored the team's second goal and posted two assists to register his first three-point outing of the campaign. The 22-year-old had a slow start to the season, but […]

Bruce Brown Misses Third Consecutive Game

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bruce Brown (knee) will be sidelined for a third consecutive game Thursday versus Chicago. He has a bone bruise on his right knee and will get his next chance to return on Saturday against the Knicks. Andrew Nembhard has hopped into the starting unit as Brown's replacement, becoming a viable fantasy option. […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (12/28/23): 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 […]

When Will T.J. Hockenson Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

It's going to be a long road to recovery for T.J. Hockenson. One of the league's elite tight ends suffered a major knee injury, ending his 2023 campaign. That part of the timeline is certain, but it becomes cloudy when looking ahead to next season. Below, we'll look at the fantasy football impact of Hockenson's […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Questionable Thursday

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against Luka Doncic and the Mavericks. Towns returned from a one-game absence on Tuesday, but he still isn't 100 percent healthy and might need to take some more time off due to left knee soreness. Kyle Anderson made his first start of the campaign […]

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Breakouts for Fantasy Football - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends for Week 17

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. Those results are contained in this […]

Jayson Tatum Could Miss Thursday's Action

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (ankle) could sit out Thursday's outing versus Detroit as the Eastern Conference leaders start a back-to-back. The Celtics are trying to manage a left ankle sprain with Tatum, and a matchup against the worst team in the league could be an ideal spot for taking a night off. He's officially […]

Jaylen Brown Questionable For Thursday

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (back) is considered questionable for Thursday's encounter with the Pistons. He suffered a lower back contusion in a collision with LeBron James on Monday. Brown had no trouble finishing the game against the Lakers, but he is in danger of missing his second contest of the season. Sam Hauser is […]

Isaiah Stewart Ruled Out For Thursday's Game

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (toe) won't take the floor Thursday against Boston. He managed to play through a big toe sprain Tuesday versus the Nets, but the injury will keep him sidelined on Thursday. The 22-year-old will miss his third game of the season. Ausar Thompson (illness) and Marvin Bagley III are the leading […]

Ausar Thompson Listed As Probable Thursday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Ausar Thompson (illness)is listed as probable ahead of Thursday's meeting with the Celtics. The 20-year-old is battling an illness, which limited him to just nine minutes last time out against Brooklyn. Thompson started his rookie campaign with a bang, but he's had a couple of difficult weeks, and it's definitely not easy […]

Killian Hayes Probable Thursday

Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (illness) is regarded as probable for Thursday's matchup against Boston. Hayes has been sidelined for four games, and he's actually had the probable tag a couple of times during his absence, so it might not mean he's on track to return. Jaden Ivey has made four consecutive starts with Hayes […]

Amari Cooper's Status For Thursday Night Football Uncertain

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (heel) is a true question mark for Thursday night's matchup against the New York Jets. Cooper has been held out of practice all week and he's officially listed as questionable. The short week is seemingly the biggest factor for the four-time Pro Bowler. Cooper is coming off a 265-yard, […]

NBA DFS Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Hornets vs. Lakers Thursday Night Showdown

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! Welcome back to our weekly showdown. We absolutely crushed last week's article as the top four plays from the article were the top four scored in the Blazers vs. Wizards game. The value hurt us a bit, but it still led to us cashing really well. This week, we have a tough […]