Laurent Brossoit To Start Wednesday

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Laurent Brossoit is the confirmed starter for Wednesday night's contest against the visiting Detroit Red Wings. The 30-year-old returned to Winnipeg on a one-year deal this offseason and has worked to a 2.57 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage across seven games, going 3-3-1 in the process. Brossoit spent three seasons […]

Puka Nacua – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1/WR2 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has arguably been the fantasy football MVP this year. The fifth-round rookie wide receiver had no expectations entering the year. Yet, he has turned into one of the top wide receivers in the NFL. Nacua is the […]

Zack Moss Picks Up DNP On Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss (forearm) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report. Moss suffered a forearm injury in Saturday's victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers and is now in danger of missing Week 16's contest this Sunday versus the Falcons in Atlanta. Even if the 26-year-old is able to return to […]

Michael Pittman Jr. Given Limited Tag Wednesday

The Indianapolis Colts listed wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (concussion) as limited on their estimated practice report on Wednesday. It's a good start to the week for Pittman after he suffered a concussion in Saturday's win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, he's not out of the woods yet and must continue to improve in order […]

Max Pacioretty Practices In Full-Contact Jersey

Washington Capitals forward Max Pacioretty practiced in a full-contact jersey for the first time Tuesday as he works his way back from a second torn right Achilles' tendon. The veteran tore his Achilles midway through the 2021-22 season while with the Vegas Golden Knights. He suffered a second right Achilles tear after just five games […]

Jonathan Taylor Practicing In Full In Week 16

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (thumb) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report. It was reported earlier that Taylor would take part in the team's walkthrough session, but a listed as a full participant is a pleasant surprise for fantasy managers still playing for a title in 2023. It sounds […]

Jeff Skinner Could Return Thursday

Buffalo Sabres left winger Jeff Skinner (upper body) could be back in the lineup Thursday when the club plays host to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Skinner has missed the last three games after sustaining an upper-body injury on a hit by Avalanche superstar Nathan MacKinnon on Dec. 13. "I feel good," Skinner said on Wednesday. […]

Stay Away From Saints D/ST In Week 16

The Saints D/ST is coming off of consecutive great performances, allowing just six points per game over the last two. Against the Giants in Week 15 they put up seven sacks and only allowed 193 total yards of offense. This week, they take on the Los Angeles Rams on the road on Thursday night. The […]

Tight Ends Fantasy Football Waiver Wire - Week 16 TE Pickups Include Hunter Henry, Tucker Kraft, Darren Waller, Tyler Higbee, more

Fantasy football managers no longer have to worry about bye weeks! They just have to worry about injuries and the terrible quarterbacks throwing dying quails to their tight ends. While no teams are on bye this week or for the rest of the season, there are fantasy football managers who are entering their playoff tilts […]

Blake Grupe Cannot Be Trusted In Week 16

New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe rebounded in Week 15 against the New York Giants. Grupe was a perfect 3-for-3 on extra points and drilled his lone field goal attempt from 50 yards out. Grupe and the Saints are set to take on the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night. While Grupe has not been […]

Mats Zuccarello Out Week-To-Week

Minnesota Wild winger Mats Zuccarello will be sidelined on a week-to-week basis due to an upper-body injury. The veteran missed Monday's contest against the Pittsburgh Penguins and last appeared in a shootout win over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. It's a significant blow for the Wild as Zuccarello leads the club with 22 assists and […]

Jimmy Graham Looks To Extend Touchdown Streak To Four Games

New Orleans Saints veteran tight end Jimmy Graham has now scored a touchdown in three straight games, and draws the right matchup in Week 16 to potentially extend his streak to four. The Los Angeles Rams have surrendered the fifth-most fantasy points per game to the tight end position and are tied for the second-most […]

Nolan Patrick Retires From NHL

Vegas Golden Knights center Nolan Patrick has decided to retire from the NHL due to ongoing concussion issues. The former second overall pick missed the entire 2022-23 season and has played just 77 games since the 2020-21 campaign. It is certainly a tough situation for a player who once boasted plenty of promise. The Flyers […]

Avoid Juwan Johnson Off Of Touchdown Performance

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson is coming off of a Week 15 match where he caught just his second touchdown of the season, but only saw two targets. Due to the tight-end-by-committee approach deployed by the Saints, Johnson has ceded red zone snaps to Jimmy Graham and also splits time with Foster Moreau […]

Taysom Hill Looks To Rebound In Week 16

New Orleans Saints offensive weapon Taysom Hill was quiet in his return to action last week, but hopes to have more of an impact as the Saints gear up to take on the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night in a game with significant playoff implications. Hill's usage is tough to project on a week-to-week […]

Rashid Shaheed Off Injury Report, Back To Volatile Role

New Orleans Saints second-year wide receiver Rashid Shaheed, who has battled a calf injury the past few weeks, is no longer listed on the injury report. Shaheed caught three of four targets for 36 yards in his return to action last week. The speedy receiver could fully recover his deep-threat role in Week 16 on […]

Alvin Kamara Remains RB1 Despite Tough Matchup

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has scored double-digit points in every start this season in PPR leagues sheerly based on volume, and that should not change heading into Week 16's Thursday night matchup with the Los Angeles Rams. Los Angeles has quietly been a tough matchup for opposing running backs, surrendering the second-least […]

Derek Carr Offers Low-End QB2 Value In Week 16

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr is coming off of his best fantasy performance of the season after logging a season-high three passing touchdowns against the New York Giants. On a short week, Carr draws the Los Angeles Rams and returns top target Chris Olave (ankle). Carr has had a down season from a fantasy […]

Keenan Allen Still Sitting Out Wednesday

For the second day in a row this week, Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (heel) did not practice with the team on Wednesday. Since hurting his heel in Week 14, Allen hasn't practiced at all and did not play in last Thursday's embarrassing loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. He could return to […]

Week 16 Half-PPR Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: Sam LaPorta, Hunter Henry, Isaiah Likely, Darren Waller, Tucker Kraft

RotoBallers, the second round of the fantasy playoffs, has arrived. Here at RotoBaller, we have been providing that league-winning advice and will look to guide you to the fantasy championship with our Week 16 half-PPR tight end rankings for fantasy football.  Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta is having one of the greatest rookie seasons for a […]

Hunter Henry Misses Wednesday's Practice

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (knee) was unable to practice with the rest of the team on Wednesday. Henry had a good game in the Week 15 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs with 66 receiving yards and his third touchdown in the last two games on seven receptions (nine targets), but he […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Opens Week With DNP

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) remained absent from practice to kick off preparations on Wednesday for a Week 16 Sunday night battle against the Denver Broncos. Stevenson sprained his ankle on Dec. 3 and hasn't practiced or played since. A DNP to begin the practice week isn't a great sign that he'll […]

Ryan Tannehill Could Start In Week 16

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said that quarterback Ryan Tannehill will be the team's starting QB on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks if rookie Will Levis (ankle) is not available. Levis suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 15's overtime loss to the Houston Texans and is now firmly in danger of sitting out this […]

Sleeper.com NBA DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Wednesday, December 20

Welcome to our Sleeper NBA DFS prop picks for Wednesday, December 20. First off, an apology for the late-ness of this article and to be honest with you, forgot today was Wednesday. Regardless, the more information we have, the better. Sometimes waiting for availability announcements can seriously favor us. Wednesday’s 10-game slate follows Tuesday’s set […]

Marquise Brown Not Seen On Wednesday

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marquise Brown (heel) was not seen on the practice field in the portion open to the media on Wednesday. Brown was forced to exit early for the second straight game due to a heel injury in the Week 15 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, putting his status firmly up in […]

AJ Dillon Returns To Practice Wednesday

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (thumb) was back at practice on Wednesday after breaking his right thumb in Week 14 and then sitting out the Week 15 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Dillon missed the first game of his career last Sunday but is now in line to return for a Week […]

Week 16 Fantasy Football Playoffs Start/Sit Analysis: Wide Receiver, Quarterback Booms and Busts

The fantasy football playoffs are underway! If you're still fighting for your league's championship, you can't afford to miss our top 2023 fantasy football Start/Sit analysis for wide receivers and quarterbacks for Week 16 and the fantasy football playoffs. Matt Donnelly discusses his top Start/Sit decisions at the Wide Receiver and Quarterback positions that will […]

Another Missed Practice For Nico Collins

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (calf) was not seen at practice with the team on Wednesday. Collins strained his calf in Week 14, missed practice all of last week and sat out Sunday's overtime victory over the Tennessee Titans. The 24-year-old is off to a bad start so far this week, but he has […]

Trevor Lawrence Not Seen At Practice Wednesday

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (concussion) was not seen on the field with the team at Wednesday's practice. Head coach Doug Pederson said that Lawrence is "progressing well" after suffering a concussion late in Sunday night's loss to the Baltimore Ravens, but he remains in the league's concussion protocol and is going to need to […]

Week 16 Half-PPR Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: Puka Nacua, Rashee Rice, Jordan Addison, Tee Higgins, DeAndre Hopkins

RotoBallers! It's an exciting time of the fantasy football season, with the fantasy playoffs officially here. Week 16 kicks off Thursday with the Rams and Saints. We have been with you all season and are here to guide you to the fantasy championship with our Week 16 half-PPR wide receiver rankings for fantasy football. There […]