Taylor Heinicke To Start The Rest Of The Season

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said the plan is for quarterback Taylor Heinicke to be the team's starting QB for the rest of the season. The Falcons benched Desmond Ridder for the second time this year after losing to the Carolina Panthers in Week 15, and they have no intentions of going back to […]

Jonathan Taylor To Take Part In Walkthrough

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen told reporters on Wednesday that running back Jonathan Taylor (thumb) is progressing well and will take part in the team's walkthrough practice like he's done the last few weeks. There remains optimism that Taylor will return to action in Week 16 against the Atlanta Falcons, but he'll be evaluated […]

Zay Jones Considered Week-To-Week

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones (hamstring) is considered week-to-week heading into the Week 16 contest versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Sunday. Head coach Doug Pederson did say that Jones is "getting better," but the fact is that he's probably unlikely to play on Christmas Eve after getting hurt in the Sunday night loss […]

Is Will Levis Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis has shown flashes in his rookie campaign, including a four-touchdown debut and a Monday Night Football comeback victory over the Miami Dolphins. His rocket arm has made him an intriguing fantasy football signal-caller, at least in Superflex and two-QB leagues. Unfortunately, he suffered an injury in the Week 15 loss […]

RIVAL Fantasy NBA DFS Picks - Fantasy Bingo for 12/20

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers, and welcome back to our new series covering RIVAL Fantasy Bingo picks for the NBA season! We will be covering how to play and the strategies to win. Fantasy Bingo is a spin on the classic game Bingo but the goal is to match achievements, not numbers. You will build a DFS […]

NBA Underdog Predictions - Today's DFS Prop Picks for Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! Welcome to our Underdog Fantasy NBA DFS prop picks for the games on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Welcome to our brand new NBA DFS series covering Underdog Fantasy contests! We will continue to focus on the NBA DFS props offered on Underdog called Higher/Lower (Over/Under). Higher/Lower is traditional over/under DFS prop picks […]

Trevor Lawrence "Progressing Well" From Concussion

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol, but head coach Doug Pederson said he is "progressing well" after suffering a concussion late in Sunday night's loss to the Baltimore Ravens. It's good news, but Lawrence will need to keep progressing in order to be cleared to play on Sunday against […]

Zach Wilson Still In Concussion Protocol

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol on Wednesday. The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt writes that it seems unlikely that Wilson will play this weekend against the Washington Commanders on Christmas Eve, especially since the Jets were officially eliminated from the playoffs with last Sunday's blowout loss to the Miami […]

Week 16 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football: Baker Mayfield, Joe Flacco, Taylor Heinicke, Mason Rudolph, Nick Mullens

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more fantasy football rankings. Week 16 is here; it's the second game of the fantasy postseason. Let's Go! Fantasy managers must set their lineups earlier with Thursday Night Football and two Saturday games. For fantasy managers searching for a streamer or injury replacement for the fantasy playoffs, we've got you covered […]

Aaron Rodgers To Be Activated From Injured Reserve

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) will be activated from Injured Reserve on Wednesday, according to a source. Rodgers said on the Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday that he's not ready to play yet after tearing his Achilles in the season opener, but he will continue his rehab with the team during practices. The […]

Ja'Marr Chase Ruled Out For Week 16

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (shoulder) will not play in Week 16 on Saturday against the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers, according to a source. Chase suffered an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder in Saturday's overtime win over the Minnesota Vikings, although the Bengals are optimistic about his prognosis moving forward. NFL Network's Ian […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for PrizePicks: Wednesday, December 20

The 2023-2024 NBA season is here, and our friends over at PrizePicks still have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single stats. The goal is to build a 2-player, […]

Fantasy Football Offenses to Start, Target for Week 16 - Juicy Playoff Matchups

The fantasy season continues on with most leagues cutting down to the final four teams in the playoff semifinals. Fantasy managers have no reason to hold back at this point in the season and need to exploit any and all edges to try and bring home the championship. Week 15 saw significant injuries across offensive […]

Overrated and Underrated NFL Teams: Week 16 NFC Contenders and Pretenders

The NFC has already seen three teams clinch playoff spots, but there are still plenty of key games to monitor down the stretch. Division winners and seeding are still to be determined. There are no official "rankings" in the NFL, so we'll examine recent hype and public perception of some of the potential NFC playoff […]

Sebastian Aho Notches Three Power-Play Assists In Tuesday's Win

Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho had his second game of the season with three-plus points on Tuesday, completing a 6-3 win over Vegas with a hat trick of assists. All of his assists came in power-play situations against a team that boasts one of the best penalty-killing units in the league. Aho had a four-game […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Week 9 Risers and Fallers

Hello, RotoBallers! Welcome back to the Week 9 edition of my weekly fantasy basketball risers and fallers! All-Star voting is open, and star players will be trying their best to play well and maximize their votes. If things haven't gone your way yet in your fantasy leagues, don't lose hope! Every week, I'm here to […]

Erik Gustafsson Tallies Three Assists Versus Toronto

New York Rangers defenseman Erik Gustafsson enjoyed his reunion with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, producing three assists in a 5-2 win. With the game tied at two in the third period, Gustafsson set up Braden Schneider in an even-strength situation and helped Artemi Panarin register a power-play goal. He was also eager to […]

Kirill Kaprizov Bags Two Goals In Win Over Boston

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov had saved up his first multi-goal outing of the season for the Boston Bruins, lighting the lamp twice in a 4-3 overtime win on Tuesday. He tied the game at two 13:12 into the third period and took down the Bruins with a strike at the 2:54 mark in […]

Buccaneers Designate Rakim Jarrett To Return From Injured Reserve

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Rakim Jarrett (quad) is being designated to return from the Injured Reserve list. The team has 21 days to activate him to the 53-man roster. The rookie suffered a quad injury in the Week 11 loss to the San Francisco 49ers and has been out of action ever since. Through […]

When Will Jonathan Taylor Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor started hitting his stride this year after missing the first four games on the PUP list. In Week 12, the star running back had his best fantasy game of the season, finishing with 91 yards on 15 carries and two touchdowns for 21.1 PPR points. Taylor is doubtful for […]

Kirill Marchenko Scores Second Career Hat Trick

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko tallied his second career hat trick with only four shots on goal in Tuesday's 9-4 win over Buffalo. He scored a natural hat trick in the space of nine minutes, starting the damage with a power-play goal late in the first period. His second and third goals came […]

Mikhail Sergachev Hurt In Tuesday's Win

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's 6-1 win over St. Louis. He exited the game in the first period after blocking a shot from Colton Parayko. Only Victor Hedman averages more minutes among the Lightning skaters, and Sergachev's absence will definitely be felt if he has to take some […]

NFL DFS Stacks for DraftKings, FanDuel - Top Week 16 Daily Fantasy Football Picks

This will be my final week this season writing up my favorite NFL DFS stacks for RotoBaller, so I want to thank everyone who followed along and read this piece each week. With it being my final week, let's dive into the upcoming main slate in hopes it can help someone hit big in a […]

Free NHL Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (12/20/23)

It's a fairly quiet night in the NHL with just three games on tap. However, that does not mean there isn't money to be made! Let's dive into a short slate and pad those bankrolls! Attention, fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now officially partnered with various sportsbooks […]

Landon Dickerson To Undergo Thumb Surgery

Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Landon Dickerson (thumb) is set to undergo thumb surgery that will hold him out of the Week 16 contest against the New York Giants. According to Tim McManus of ESPN, he will definitely miss that game, but then he'll be evaluated heading into Week 17. The 25-year-old guard earned a Pro […]

Seth Jones Without Timetable To Return

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones (shoulder) is without a timetable to return and isn't expected to play before the Christmas break. He missed a fourth consecutive game on Tuesday as the Blackhawks pulled off a surprising 3-2 win against the Avalanche. Chicago has two more games to come before the break. With several other players […]

Anthony Richardson Says He's Ahead Of Schedule In Rehab

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (shoulder) has been sidelined since suffering a significant shoulder injury that required surgery in Week 5 of the 2023 campaign. After a promising start to his rookie year, his season was over quickly. However, the 21-year-old said he thinks he's ahead of schedule in the rehab process. "I think I'm […]

Kyle Lowry Available On Wednesday

Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry (general soreness) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's battle with Orlando. He's played some heavy minutes lately and got ruled out with general soreness on Monday versus Minnesota. Lowry should be back as a starter on Wednesday and could have more playmaking duties with Jimmy […]

Jalen Smith Questionable Wednesday

Indiana Pacers forward/center Jalen Smith (knee/heel) is regarded as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Charlotte. A knee and a heel issue has kept him sidelined since Nov. 27, but Smith could return to action in a very favorable matchup on Wednesday. Charlotte has allowed the third-most points and second-most rebounds to opposing centers this season. […]