Mikko Rantanen Amasses Three Points In Monday's Win

Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen contributed a goal and two assists as the team defeated Calgary 6-5 on Monday. Rantanen bagged two of his points, including his goal, in the third period when Colorado turned a 5-4 loss into a win. The big performance, which included a power-play assist at the start of the […]

Tucker Kraft (TE, GB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tucker Kraft had 84 receiving yards and a TD in his three outings before the Giants Monday night contest. The Packers rookie tight end followed up with four receptions for 64 yards which makes him a worthy pickup candidate. With fellow rookie […]

When Will Justin Herbert Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert slowed down after a blazing start to the season. The 25-year-old put up 20 or more fantasy points in six of the first seven games this year, but he has only achieved it twice since. Additionally, he hasn't thrown multiple touchdowns since Week 11 and has surpassed 300 yards […]

Is Joshua Palmer Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer was beginning to trend up in fantasy football before suffering a knee injury that landed him on Injured Reserve. The third-year pro had an exciting role increase after Mike Williams suffered a torn ACL, but he didn't last very long as the team's WR2. However, he is eligible […]

Miro Heiskanen Rolls To Three Points On Monday

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen had a game-high three points in Monday's high-scoring 6-3 victory over Detroit. He potted a power-play goal in the first period and went on to add a power-play assist in the third before wrapping up the game with an empty-net goal. This was Heiskanen's third three-point effort of the season. […]

Chigoziem Okonkwo (TE, TEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 33% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After averaging 20 yards per game over his first 10 contests, Chigoziem Okonkwo has averaged 53.5 yards over his last two games (not counting Monday’s game vs. Miami). This type of production was what fantasy managers and pundits assumed would happen […]

Isaiah Likely (TE, BAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 55% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Isaiah Likely had more energy than a three-year-old kid at the playground on Sunday versus the L.A. Rams. All the Ravens should have after a beneficial schedule that had them play just one game in a 24-day span leading up to the […]

Noah Dobson Shines With Three Assists

New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson kept his fantastic campaign going with a three-assist effort in a sweet 4-3 overtime victory against Toronto on Monday. Despite Dobson's efforts, the Islanders were taken to overtime with a late Morgan Rielly goal, but the talented blue-liner still had something left in his sleeve, as Dobson completed his […]

Darren Waller (TE, NYG) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 60% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Darren Waller was just starting to heat up when he got injured. The Giants tight end will now return to an offense with a rookie quarterback at the helm. With none of the wide receivers establishing themselves as the top target […]

Shohei Ohtani Fantasy Baseball Hitting Outlook for 2024 in Dodgers Lineup

While other trades were happening last week, much of the collective attention of folks following baseball was still centered around where two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani would be signing. There were some reports that he was signing with Toronto and that he was even on a plane destined for that city, however, that report proved false. […]

John Tavares Joins 1,000-Point Club In Loss Versus Islanders

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares had a bittersweet meeting with the Islanders on Monday, reaching 1,000 career points with a goal and an assist but losing the game to his former team 4-3 in overtime. Tavares became the sixth player in league history to reach the 1,000-point plateau in a game against a former […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (12/12/23): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer, respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL season, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake […]

Defenses (DEF) to Start in Week 15 (2023): Best Fantasy Playoffs Streaming Options

The fantasy playoffs have arrived, which means the best teams are squaring off against each other every week from here on out. The margin of error is razor-thin and a poor performance by a defense can break title dreams. Play the wrong defense and managers can be left with a zero (or worse) in their […]

Michael Carcone Nets Another Goal On Monday

Arizona Coyotes left wing Michael Carcone kept his hot goal-scoring form going in Monday's meeting with Buffalo, posting his first career short-handed tally in a 5-2 loss. The 27-year-old now has four goals through five appearances this month and leads the league with eight markers since Nov. 22. He's been incredibly effective in a limited […]

NHLPA Expected To Appeal David Perron's Suspension

According to TSN's Pierre LeBrun, the NHLPA is expected to appeal David Perron's six-game suspension. The Red Wings winger was slapped with the suspension for cross-checking Ottawa's Artem Zub on Saturday. He served the first game of the punishment on Monday versus Dallas and will be eligible to return to action on Dec. 22 against […]

Jameson Williams (WR, DET) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 24% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Analysis: Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams was a non-factor in the team’s 28-13 loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 14. Williams saw just one target he did not catch, and one carry that he took for four yards. This comes after […]

Is Josh Jacobs Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has really turned it on in recent weeks. Before Week 14, Jacobs had over 95 rush yards in three of the past four games. During that span, the All-Pro back had two top-five running back finishes. Unfortunately, though, Jacobs couldn't replicate that success in Week 14 against the […]

Overrated and Underrated College Basketball Teams - Reviewing the AP Poll For Week 6

This season in college basketball has led us to believe that there may be no true goliaths. Only three of the top-10 teams remain undefeated, although two of those teams - No. 3 Houston & No. 6 Baylor - have yet to play a ranked opponent. Arizona has sure looked like a dominant team thus […]

Chris Paul Back For Warriors On Tuesday

Golden State Warriors point guard Chris Paul (illness) is set to return to the lineup on Tuesday versus Phoenix after the team removed him from the injury report. The veteran floor general missed the last game with an illness, and he's also been nursing a lower leg problem in recent times. The Suns have been […]

Nassir Little Out On Tuesday

Phoenix Suns forward Nassir Little (concussion) won't be available for Tuesday's matchup against the Warriors. He took a bad fall on Friday versus Sacramento, suffering an orbital fracture, and Little needs to clear concussion protocol before being available for selection again. Yuta Watanabe and Keita Bates-Diop could see an increased workload off the Suns bench […]

Grayson Allen Misses Second Straight Game

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (groin) isn't ready to return to the lineup Tuesday versus Golden State. He was out for Friday's matchup against the Kings with a groin strain and hasn't been able to practice. Allen has been a good fit in Phoenix, with injuries also helping his situation. The 28-year-old has put up […]

Overrated and Underrated NFL Teams: Week 15 AFC Contenders and Pretenders

The 2023-24 NFL playoff race is heating up, and contenders and pretenders are establishing themselves with just four weeks remaining in the regular season. Some teams that got out to a hot start are on the decline, while others are catching fire at the right time. There are no official "rankings" in the NFL, so […]

Gabe Vincent Remains Out On Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (knee) has been ruled out for another game ahead of Tuesday's contest against Dallas. He hasn't played since Oct. 30 due to a left knee issue, and there haven't been any updates on him for weeks. Vincent averaged over 28 minutes of action at the start of the season […]

Jarred Vanderbilt Questionable For Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers power forward Jarred Vanderbilt (back) is questionable for a meeting with the Mavericks on Tuesday. He's landed on the injury report with a lower back spasm. It's a new injury for Vanderbilt, who missed the start of the campaign with a heel injury and made only his fourth appearance of the season […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports (Tuesday Updates): Tyreek Hill, Justin Jefferson, Justin Herbert, Josh Jacobs, Jerome Ford, Geno Smith, Joshua Palmer, and Dalton Kincaid

With the fantasy football playoffs beginning this week, there are a ton of injury concerns around the NFL -- especially for star players. Fantasy managers could be without some of their top studs in Week 15, so it's important to get ahead of the new cycle. Our fantasy football injury reports as of Tuesday, December […]

LeBron James Considered Questionable Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (calf) is once again carrying a questionable tag ahead of the team's first game as NBA Cup champions against Dallas on Tuesday. James briefly ditched the questionable tag at the weekend to pick up a probable designation ahead of Saturday's matchup against Indiana. It's a bit worrying that he's […]

Anthony Davis Questionable On Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (groin/hip) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's tilt with the Mavericks. He's been suffering from a left adductor injury and a hip spasm, and Davis appeared to have re-aggravated something during Saturday's NBA Cup final against Indiana. However, this didn't keep him from logging 41 minutes and dominating with […]

Tua Tagovailoa Disappoints In Monday Night Loss

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa proved on Monday night that receiver Tyreek Hill (ankle) should be at the top of the MVP conversation after he was unable to lead the team to victory with Hill on the sidelines for most of the game. He ended the game with 240 yards while completing 23 of his […]

Shohei Ohtani Signs with the Los Angeles Dodgers: Fantasy Baseball Reaction

As we entered the offseason, Mike Trout held the record for the biggest contract in MLB history at $426 million. Not anymore. After announcing the signing on his Instagram following a media circus the prior few days with rampart rumors and report, Shohei Ohtani is heading to the Los Angeles Angels, signing a 10-year contract […]

De'Von Achane Gathers 71 All-Purpose Yards

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane saw less work in the ground game this time around compared to Week 13 but was heavily involved in the passing game. The rookie back registered 47 yards on seven carries and caught five of his nine targets for 24 yards. Most of his targets were short-yardage check-downs but […]