Demarcus Robinson Dependent On Big Plays In Week 16

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson will need to break off big plays or find the end zone in order to preserve his fantasy relevance for Thursday Night Football against the New Orleans Saints in Week 16. The 29-year-old was irrelevant earlier in the season but has emerged as a prominent weapon lately, scoring […]

Puka Nacua Still A Strong Fantasy Option In Week 16

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua remains a strong fantasy football option and should be started in most leagues ahead of his clash against the New Orleans Saints on Thursday Night Football in Week 16. The breakout rookie has taken a slight step back from his elite level of production during the early weeks […]

Cooper Kupp A Must-Start As Fantasy Playoffs Continue

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp should be started in all fantasy leagues ahead of his Week 16 clash with the New Orleans Saints. While he's no longer the No. 1 fantasy receiver this season, the 30-year-old has been productive when healthy. He overcame a couple of underwhelming midseason games and has returned to […]

Derek Carr – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has never been an elite fantasy option, rarely getting ranked inside the top-12 quarterbacks. However, he is a solid QB2 for fantasy players in superflex or two-quarterback leagues. The veteran is the QB18 for the year, averaging 12.4 […]

Kyren Williams Remains In Must-Start Territory Thursday

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams should be started in all fantasy leagues when he faces the New Orleans Saints on Thursday Night Football in Week 16. New Orleans has been respectable against the run, limiting opposing backfields to 126.2 scrimmage yards and 0.5 touchdowns per game. However, Williams has been elite when healthy, […]

Matthew Stafford Remains Appealing Option In Week 16

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has emerged as an intriguing fantasy football option and remains worth starting against the New Orleans Saints on Thursday Night Football in Week 16. The veteran signal-caller has impressed over his last four weeks, averaging 24 completions, 265 yards, and three passing touchdowns per game. He also has just […]

Jesus Aguilar Heads To Japan

Free-agent first baseman Jesus Aguilar signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball on Wednesday. After 10 years in the big leagues, the 33-year-old veteran Venezuelan right-handed slugger will take his talents to Japan. He was released by the Oakland Athletics in June after hitting a weak .221/.281/.385 with five […]

Jason Brownlee Limited On Wednesday

New York Jets wide receiver Jason Brownlee (ankle) was a limited participant on Wednesday. The rookie has been an afterthought on offense this season, catching just two passes for 20 yards through four games (all in one contest vs. Miami). He has missed the team's last two contests and will merely return to fill a […]

Coleman Crow Headed To Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired minor-league right-hander Coleman Crow from the New York Mets on Wednesday in exchange for right-hander Adrian Houser and outfielder Tyrone Taylor, according to a source. It's essentially a salary dump for the Brewers while taking on a young pitcher that is likely to miss all of the 2024 season following Tommy […]

Israel Abanikanda Limited In Practice Wednesday

New York Jets running back Israel Abanikanda (ankle) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice. The rookie has seen an increased role recently, carrying the ball eight times for 19 yards over his last five games. He also has three catches and 16 receiving yards during that span. While the rookie hasn't been terrific and […]

Sean Newcomb Undergoes Another Knee Surgery

The Oakland Athletics announced on Wednesday that left-hander Sean Newcomb (knee) underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee with Dr. Will Workman. It's different from the left-knee surgery he had in September, and he's expected to be ready for spring training. Newcomb made only seven big-league appearances (two starts) for the A's in 2023, allowing […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster, Matthew Slater Limited Wednesday

New England Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) was a limited participant during practice on Wednesday. The 27-year-old missed last Sunday's game but exploded one week earlier in Week 14 with four catches for 90 yards. It appears that he has a respectable rapport with current starting quarterback Bailey Zappe, though it's tough to trust […]

Jalen Nailor Estimated As Non-Participant Wednesday

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor (concussion) was estimated as a non-participant following the team's walkthrough session on Wednesday. The 24-year-old picked up his head injury earlier this month and missed Week 15 as a result. He'd also miss Week 16 if unable to clear concussion protocol in time for kickoff. Regardless of his status, […]

Tutu Atwell Officially Cleared For Week 16

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell has cleared concussion protocol and practiced in full this week. He will play against the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night. Despite Atwell's health, he's merely a depth option within the Los Angeles' passing attack, which is headlined by a top-heavy core of Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua. […]

Yuki Matsui, Padres Agree On Four-Year Deal

Japanese free-agent left-handed reliever Yuki Matsui and the San Diego Padres agreed in principle on a four-year, $21 million deal on Wednesday. With All-Star left-handed closer Josh Hader set to leave the Padres in free agency this winter, Matsui could be tabbed as San Diego's primary closer in 2024 in his very first year in […]

Matt Gay Estimated As Non-Participant Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts kicker Matt Gay (right hip) was listed as a non-participant on the team's practice estimation Wednesday. Given that Gay kicks with his right leg, he could have trouble suiting up in Week 16 if this injury persists. Fantasy managers invested in his availability should check back for more updates when the Colts announce […]

Treylon Burks, Kyle Philips Miss Practice Wednesday

Tennessee Titans wide receivers Treylon Burks (illness) and Kyle Philips (hamstring) missed practice on Wednesday. One would imagine that Burks will be able to recover between now and kickoff on Sunday, though we might not get official confirmation on his status until later this week. Philips, on the other hand, is far less of a […]

Mets Acquire Adrian Houser, Tyrone Taylor From Brewers

The New York Mets acquired right-hander Adrian Houser and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday in exchange for a minor-league right-hander Coleman Crow, whom the Mets acquired in the Eduardo Escobar trade, according to a source. The deal clears money for the Brewers, with Houser projected to make $5.6 million in salary […]

De'Anthony Melton Won't Return On Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton (thigh) won't return to Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Melton played 16 minutes in the first half before exiting due to a thigh contusion. The Sixers are going to take the cautious approach and hold him out for the rest of the game. Patrick Beverley started in the second […]

Kyren Williams, Cooper Kupp, Demarcus Robinson: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 16

Week 16 of the NFL season gets underway with a Thursday night matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints. Week 16 also signifies the fantasy football playoff semi-finals in most leagues, which puts fantasy managers in a win-or-go-home situation. Kyren Williams, Cooper Kupp, and Demarcus Robinson are names that are squarely on […]

Sam Hauser To Start On Wednesday

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser will move into the starting five ahead of Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum (ankle) for Wednesday's game, but hopefully it won't be a long term absence. Tatum hurt his ankle during Tuesday's game, so most likely the Celtics are just playing it […]

Greg Dulcich Still Not Practicing

Denver Broncos tight end Greg Dulcich (hamstring, foot), who was designated to return to practice last week while being on Injured Reserve, did not practice on Wednesday. Head coach Sean Payton said on Monday that Dulcich "had some swelling and soreness" in his foot, although the team still expects him to return this season. Dulcich […]

Seth Curry Available Versus Clippers

Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry (back) is available for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The veteran guard was a late addition to the injury report due to back spasms. He ended up being a game-time decision, but is ultimately cleared to suit up. It's worth noting that Curry only played seven minutes during […]

Marcus Smart Doubtful For Thursday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (foot) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against the Indiana Pacers. There was hope earlier this week that Smart would return, but it seems unlikely now ahead of Thursday's contest. Smart continues to deal with a left foot sprain, but hopefully can return on Saturday, assuming he's unable to […]

Shaedon Sharpe Ruled Out For Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Washington Wizards. Sharpe was forced to exit after eight minutes during Tuesday's game due to a groin issue. The Blazers are going to play it safe and hold Sharpe out of Thursday's contest. His absence should mean more […]

Rico Dowdle Still On The Injury Report

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (ankle) can't manage to escape the injury report due to an ankle injury that kept him limited in practice on Wednesday. It's not an injury serious enough to cause him to miss any games, though, so he should be expected to play this Sunday in a big game on […]

Week 16 IDP Start Em, Sit Em - Streamers and Fades for Fantasy Football Defensive Players

At the risk of beating a dead horse, I'd like to address NFL disasters that were easy to see coming. While this topic deserves a full-blown article, I have just two paragraphs to fit this in. Because of that limit, I will try to be brief in my arguments. I will also write a more […]

Paul George Ruled Out On Wednesday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. He was questionable coming into this game, but will ultimately sit out due to an illness. The Clippers will likely use a committee approach to help fill the void. That means, Norman Powell, Terance Mann, Bones Hyland, […]

Seth Curry Questionable For Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The veteran guard was a late addition to the injury report due to back spasms. He's a solid option for three pointers, but doesn't offer much value outside of that. Curry hasn't been a huge part of […]

Chase Brown Upgrades To Full Practice

Cincinnati Bengals rookie running back Chase Brown (chest) was able to upgrade to a full practice session on Wednesday after he was listed as limited in practice on Tuesday. The 23-year-old came out of Saturday's overtime victory over the Minnesota Vikings with a sternum injury, but it shouldn't keep him from being available in this […]