Kaapo Kahkonen A Risky Streaming Option Friday

San Jose Sharks goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen is expected to start Friday against the Arizona Coyotes. The Sharks have been rotating between Kahkonen and Mackenzie Blackwood for the last month or so, and that will continue on Friday. While the Sharks have one of the worst records in the NHL, that is mostly due to the […]

Micah Hyde, A.J. Epenesa Ruled Out For Week 15

Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde (neck) and defensive end A.J. Epenesa (ribs) remain week-to-week and have been ruled out for the Week 15 game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Head coach Sean McDermott said it's a "flexible situation" as to whether they would need to go on Injured Reserve. Hyde is the more likely […]

Patrik Laine Out Six Weeks With Fractured Clavicle

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine (clavicle) is expected to miss six weeks with a fractured clavicle. Laine went hard into the boards after a collision in Thursday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs and left the game immediately. This is a big blow for the already struggling Blue Jackets, who lack the finishing touch […]

Aaron Rodgers "Looks Normal"

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) "pushed it" in practice on Thursday, according to head coach Robert Saleh. Rodgers worked from under center, ran bootlegs and jogged between drills. "He looks normal to me," Saleh said. However, Rodgers still has yet to take part in 11-on-11 drills, which would be the next step in […]

Justin Fields Gets Tough Week 15 Matchup

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields has been very good in healthy games this season, scoring at least 20 points in four of his last five healthy games. Since returning from injury in Week 11, the Ohio State alum has totaled at least 250 yards in every game. In Week 14, Fields scored two total touchdowns, […]

Chargers Fire Brandon Staley, Tom Telesco

The Los Angeles Chargers are firing head coach Brandon Staley and long-time general manager Tom Telesco on Friday, according to a source. The moves come the day after the Chargers were embarrassed in primetime in their 63-21 loss to the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday Night Football. Staley had been on the hot seat […]

Mason McTavish Deemed Game-Time Decision Friday

Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish (upper body) skated Friday morning and will see how he feels before a decision is made on whether he will return to the lineup. McTavish has missed four games due to an upper-body injury, but he's nearly ready to return. The sophomore has 21 points (10 goals, 11 assists) in […]

Hayden Hurst Going On Injured Reserve

The Carolina Panthers are placing tight end Hayden Hurst (concussion) on Injured Reserve on Friday, which will end his 2023 season. Hurst hasn't played since suffering a serious concussion in Week 10 against the Chicago Bears and was later diagnosed with post-traumatic amnesia. He had returned to practice on a limited basis last week but […]

Video: Week 15 Bold Predictions and Breakouts: Fantasy Football Start/Sit Analysis

Check out one of our top 2023 fantasy football videos for Week 15 of the NFL season! RotoBaller's LaQuan Jones discusses his favorite "Bold Predictions" for Week 15. LaQuan dives into some of the week's best fantasy breakouts and sleepers, while hitting on some things that might surprise you! The 2023 fantasy football playoffs are […]

Demario Douglas Clears Concussion Protocol, Will Be Available

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said that rookie wide receiver Demario Douglas (concussion) has cleared the league's concussion protocol and will be available to play in Week 15 against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. It remains to be seen if Douglas will be questionable or if he'll be removed from the final […]

Kyler Murray- Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: The Arizona Cardinals are all but eliminated from playoff contention, so Kyler Murray's decision to return this season has been very surprising. Perhaps he wants to prove that he's not as lazy as the media unfairly portrays him to be. Murray has been inconsistent […]

Tyreek Hill Questionable For Week 15

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (ankle) will not practice on Friday and will be questionable for the Week 15 game on Sunday against the New York Jets. Hill missed practice all week after injuring his ankle in Monday night's loss to the Tennessee Titans. He is 458 yards away from 2,000 for the season […]

Ty Chandler - Week 15 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-Plus Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end RB2 ANALYSIS: With Alexander Mattison (ankle) out for Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals, the team will turn to Ty Chandler as the team's starting running back this week. Chandler had 12 carries for 35 yards last week against the Raiders, plus caught three passes […]

Michael Wacha Joins Royals On Two-Year Deal

Free-agent right-hander Michael Wacha and the Kansas City Royals agreed to a two-year, $32 million deal on Friday. The deal includes an opt-out clause after the first year. Wacha landed on the open market when he declined a $6.5 million player option for 2024 with the San Diego Padres after a bounce-back year in 2023 […]

Tyler Glasnow, Dodgers Finalizing Five-Year Extension Friday

Right-hander Tyler Glasnow and the Los Angeles Dodgers are finalizing a five-year, $135 million contract extension on Friday, according to sources. Once the deal is complete, the trade of Glasnow and outfielder Manuel Margot from the Tampa Bay Rays to the Dodgers for right-hander Ryan Pepiot and outfielder Jonny DeLuca will be complete. The deal […]

Hunter Renfroe Goes To The Royals On Two-Year Deal

Free-agent outfielder Hunter Renfroe agreed on a two-year, $13 million with the Kansas City Royals on Friday. Renfroe will have the ability to opt out of the deal (player option) after Year 1 at $6.5 million. The deal also includes incentives. Renfroe will add a veteran presence for a rebuilding Royals team and will have […]

D'Andre Swift - Week 15 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10-Plus Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift has struggled to move the ball over the past two games. Last week against the Dallas Cowboys, he had 11 carries for 39 yards, which was an improvement over the previous contest against the 49ers. In that contest, […]

When Will Tyler Higbee Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee has been a low-key target hog for the past couple of years. Last season, Higbee had a career-high 108 targets, and while he's not on the same pace this season, he has already exceeded some of his earlier seasons. Unfortunately, he missed last week with a neck injury. […]

Ezekiel Elliott - Week 15 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-end RB2 ANALYSIS: New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) has continued to miss practice this week, putting his status for Sunday's game against the Chiefs in doubt. Assuming Stevenson is sidelined, former Dallas Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliott would be the lead back for […]

Cade Otton Has TE2 Value

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton has been more involved with four targets or more in three of his last four games. Sadly, Otton has been held to 49 receiving yards or less in all four of those contests. The young tight end is usually good for a few receptions, but hasn't been able […]

Mike Evans Looks To Bounce Back In Week 15

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans has been a reliable fantasy option throughout most of the season. Sadly, Evans put together his worst game of the season last week. The veteran wideout hauled in one of his six targets for eight yards in the win over the Atlanta Falcons. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too […]

Free NBA Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (12/15/23)

After some time away from this article, I am back with some of my favorite NBA bets for this Friday night slate! My homeboy Josh Wiesel has been on the NBA betting picks beat for the last few weeks and doing a great job I must say. The pressure is on for me to produce […]

Rachaad White Could Have RB1 Value

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White has topped 100 yards in three straight games. Last week, White totaled 102 yards and scored a touchdown in the win over the Atlanta Falcons. The Bucs continue to involve White at a high rate with 20 or more carries in four of his last six games. He […]

Is Tutu Atwell Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell started off the season with a boom. He went for 119 yards on six catches in Week 1. Since then, Atwell has come back down to earth. He hasn't produced another 100-yard game. But he still had some starter-quality performances. As recently as Week 12, he caught three […]

Zack Moss - Week 15 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Solid RB1 ANALYSIS: With Jonathan Taylor ruled out for Saturday's game against the Steelers due to a thumb injury, Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss will lead the team's backfield in Week 15. Moss struggled last week with Taylor sidelined, running the ball 13 times for 28 […]

Baker Mayfield Holds QB2 Value For Week 15

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield tossed two touchdowns in the win over the Atlanta Falcons last week. The former first-round pick now has thrown multiple touchdowns in five of his last seven games. Mayfield has played fairly well during his first season with the organization. He has been able to carve out at least […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 43 Points In Battle With Kings

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went blow-for-blow with opposing point guard De'Aaron Fox but the team came up short by five points on Thursday night. Gilgeous-Alexander has quietly been putting together an MVP resume so far this season and Thursday night's game was no different. He ended the game with 43 points on 13-for-27 […]

Free College Football Betting Picks - Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds Bowls Week 1 (December 16-23, 2023)

What makes bowl season so great? Maybe it's the fact that we have now had three weeks since wall-to-wall football on Saturdays. We miss it! It's not as big as the regular season, but it gives us something to look forward to from now until the end of the year. We don't have any bowl […]

Saints Defense Is A Startable Option In Week 15

The New Orleans Saints D/ST had a season-best performance in Week 14 against the Carolina Panthers. New Orleans allowed just six points and logged four sacks, three forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery touchdown. In Week 15, the Saints take on Tommy Devito and the New York Giants. DeVito has played mistake-free football over his […]

De'Aaron Fox Drops 41 Points In Win

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox posted a big-time performance to lead the team to a 128-123 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. The Kentucky product finished with 41 points, seven assists, three rebounds, two steals, and five turnovers while shooting 14-for-25 from the floor and 5-for-11 from deep. Fox was looking for […]