Deandre Ayton Expected To Play On Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (knee) is expected to suit up for Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. The big man has continued to miss time lately due to right knee soreness. Despite that, it appears Ayton is on track to play on Thursday, barring any pregame warmup issues. He could be asked to […]

Rays Pick Up Ryan Pepiot, Jonny DeLuca From Dodgers In Tyler Glasnow Deal

The Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Dodgers agreed on a trade on Thursday that will send right-hander Tyler Glasnow and outfielder Manuel Margot to the Dodgers in exchange for right-hander Ryan Pepiot and outfielder Jonny DeLuca, according to sources. Pepiot pitched in only eight games (three starts) for the Dodgers in 2023 while missing […]

Dorian Finney-Smith Available On Thursday

Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The veteran forward was a game-time call coming into this game due to left knee soreness. However, it appears Finney-Smith has been cleared to suit up. He has been playing well lately with eight points or more in each of […]

Alex Caruso Uncertain To Return

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (ankle) is uncertain to return to Thursday's game against the Miami Heat. Caruso had missed the last two games prior to Thursday's game with a left ankle sprain. It appears Caruso re-aggravated his ankle less than five minutes into Thursday's contest. The Bulls are unlikely to push anything and will […]

Anthony Edwards To Play On Thursday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (hip) is available for Thursday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The young guard has missed three of the last five games due to a right hip pointer. The T-Wolves have cleared Edwards for this game and he'll slide into his normal role in the starting five. The expectation is that […]

Jaden McDaniels To Play On Thursday

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (ankle) will suit up for Thursday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. McDaniels has been dealing with a right ankle sprain, but appears ready to play again. The T-Wolves will move him right into the starting five and he's not expected to be under a minutes limit. Fantasy managers who have […]

Dodgers Acquiring Tyler Glasnow, Miguel Margot From Rays

The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed with the Tampa Bay Rays on a deal that will send right-hander Tyler Glasnow and outfielder Manuel Margot to the Dodgers for right-hander Ryan Pepiot and outfielder Jonny DeLuca, contingent on Glasnow signing an extension with the Dodgers, which is expected, according to sources. The 30-year-old Glasnow was set […]

DraftKings & FanDuel NFL DFS Week 15 Picks: Saturday, December 16, 2023

Welcome to Week 15 of the NFL season, RotoBallers. This weekend brings us an interesting three-game slate for daily fantasy football, and I'm here to guide you through the optimal plays for a winning tournament lineup. The Broncos-Lions night game holds the highest implied total on the slate at 47.5 points, but as you'll read […]

Lions Looking For Creative Ways To Involve Amon-Ra St. Brown

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has had two quiet games in a row in Weeks 13 and 14, combining for only five catches despite seeing 14 targets for 70 yards and one touchdown against the New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears. Quarterback Jared Goff said the young receiver has gotten more attention from […]

Greg Dulcich Won't Return In Week 15

Denver Broncos tight end Greg Dulcich (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's Week 15 contest versus the Detroit Lions. Dulcich has only appeared in two games in his second year in the NFL and hasn't played since Week 6. He's currently on Injured Reserve and will have to get in more practice work next […]

The King's Week 15 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

Scott "The King" Engel issues his full Week 15 lineup rankings in PPR, Half-PPR, and Standard formats. He also includes insights on key players at each position, with chunks of relevant statistical indicators. Regular starting options are also included in the statistical highlights to show how well your best players might be performing. Much of […]

Breece Hall Stays Limited In Practice

New York Jets running back Breece Hall (ankle) was limited in the practice session on Thursday for the second straight day this week. Hall has played through the same ankle issue for the last several weeks and has been just fine, so it's pretty safe to expect him to play in Week 15 against the […]

Geno Smith Set To Practice Thursday

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that quarterback Geno Smith (groin) "feels really good" and is set to practice on Thursday. The Seahawks will take it day to day this week, but the hope is that Smith can play in Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night after he was inactive for […]

Brian Robinson Jr. Misses Another Practice

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) was unable to practice with the team for the second straight day on Thursday. Robinson was doing stuff on the side with trainers on Thursday instead. If he can return to practice on Friday, the Commanders probably won't rule him out for Sunday's game against the Los […]

Donald Parham Jr. Inactive For Thursday Night Football

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Donald Parham Jr. (shoulder) is not active for Thursday night's battle against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders. Parham put in some limited practices on a short week but will ultimately not play after receiving a questionable tag in Week 15. At best, the 26-year-old has a been a touchdown-dependent TE2 […]

Maxx Crosby Playing Against Chargers

Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro pass-rusher Maxx Crosby (knee) is officially active on Thursday night against the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers in Week 15. Crosby has been dealing with a knee injury in recent weeks and has been playing through questionable tags. It won't be any different for this one despite being on a short week. […]

Davante Adams Officially Active Thursday Night

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (illness) is officially active on Thursday night and will face the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers. Adams was under the weather on Wednesday and was listed as questionable to play coming into this one. He may not be feeling 100 percent, but he'll give it a go and should […]

Gameweek 17 Rankings - Fantasy Premier League Predictions, Tips, and Picks for 2023/24

Welcome to Gameweek 17, RotoBallers! This is our third year covering FPL, and we are bringing you more coverage than ever. We publish two weekly articles: a staff roundtable preview and our weekly rankings. Then, once a month, we have our newest report, The Watchlist, a review of the previous month and a look ahead […]

Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks Limited Thursday

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receivers Jayden Reed (ankle) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) were both listed as limited for the team's practice on Thursday. Reed was also limited on Wednesday, with Wicks returning to the practice field after sitting out Wednesday's session. If they are available to play in Week 15 in a good matchup […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/14/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! Tonight, we've got a larger-than-usual Thursday night slate featuring seven games. We know of some players out for tonight's slate, including Lauri Markkanen, while we are waiting on updates for others, including Paul George and Jaylen Brown. We have several close, high-scoring games tonight, including Minnesota at Dallas, Oklahoma at Sacramento (Damontis […]

Aaron Jones Stays Limited Thursday

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (knee) was a limited participant in practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday. Jones is day-to-day after missing the last three games due to a sprained MCL that he suffered in Week 11, but he's feeling better and seems to be on track to returning […]

Chargers vs. Raiders TNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Easton Stick, Austin Ekeler, Joshua Palmer, Gerald Everett, Josh Jacobs, Jakobi Meyers

If you made it to Week 15 Thursday Night Football still caring about your fantasy football teams, congratulations! However, if you made it to Thursday Night Football absolutely relying on some of the players in this game, it may be time to pump the brakes. What better way for bowl season to kick off than […]

Raheem Mostert Back To Limited Practice Thursday

As has been the routine for most of the year, Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (knee) returned to a limited practice on Thursday after he was held out of the team's walkthrough on Wednesday. Rookie Chris Brooks (knee) was also limited for the second straight day. Mostert leads the NFL with 16 rushing touchdowns […]

Chuba Hubbard - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: After a solid rookie year in 2021, Chuba Hubbard seemingly regressed in his sophomore campaign, which caused the Carolina Panthers to splash the cash on Miles Sanders in the offseason. But Hubbard didn't back down from the challenge and has massively outperformed Sanders this […]

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Breakouts for Fantasy Football - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends for Week 15

You are already aware that wide receivers will play a critical role in the success of your fantasy football teams. The undeniable volatility that exists with the running back position has also presented an increasing rationale for prioritizing wide receivers when you build your rosters -- both at the onset of your drafts and as […]

Jared Spurgeon Unavailable Against Calgary

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon is battling a lower-body injury and won't play Thursday versus Calgary. He's considered day-to-day. The Wild captain has struggled to keep himself available for the team this season, as Spurgeon has skated in just 13 games. He's only posted four points, which have all come via assists, but Spurgeon is […]

De'Von Achane Hasn't Practiced This Week

The Miami Dolphins haven't held a real practice yet this week coming off their Monday night loss to the Tennessee Titans, but rookie running back De'Von Achane (toe) has been listed as a non-participant for two straight walkthroughs. Head coach Mike McDaniel said Achane's status for Sunday's game against the New York Jets is "unknown," […]

Fantasy Football Offenses to Start, Target for Week 15 - Juicy Playoff Matchups

The fantasy playoffs are finally upon us which means it is time for fantasy managers to pull out all the stops to try and secure a championship. Injuries continued to play a major role in games last week, including some very significant losses in the trenches across the league. Several teams with playoff aspirations will […]

Tyreek Hill Sits Out Of Walkthrough Practice

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (ankle) was listed as a non-participant for the team's walkthrough practice on Thursday. Hill has yet to practice after tweaking his ankle in Monday night's loss to the Tennessee Titans, putting his status firmly in doubt for a Week 15 divisional matchup against the New York Jets. The Dolphins […]

Pius Suter Returns To Canucks Lineup

Vancouver Canucks center Pius Suter (lower body) will return from a 14-game absence on Thursday versus the Panthers. Suter had a rough start to the season, but he strung together an impressive stretch of games right before getting hurt, producing four goals across five games. These are his only points in 15 appearances in 2023-24. […]