Zach Hyman Stays Hot With Second Hat Trick

Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman scored his second hat trick of the season as the team cruised to a 6-1 victory over Carolina on Wednesday night. He joined Auston Matthews, Frank Vatrano, and Brayden Point as the only players with multiple hat tricks this season by netting a pair of first-period goals and wrapping up […]

Nick Senzel Heads To Nationals

Free-agent outfielder Nick Senzel signed a one-year, $2 million deal with the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night. The deal includes $1 million in performance bonuses. Senzel became a free agent when the Cincinnati Reds non-tendered him in November. The 28-year-old second overall pick in 2016 struggled through injuries in his five years with the Reds […]

Evan Rodrigues Matches Career High With Four Points

Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues starred against Dallas on Wednesday, matching his career high in scoring with four points in a 5-4 win. He produced a pair of goals and had two assists, with half of his points coming in the third period when the game was tied at three. Rodrigues has produced some special […]

Reds Agree With Jeimer Candelario

The Cincinnati Reds agreed to an undisclosed deal with free-agent infielder Jeimer Candelario on Wednesday night, according to a source. The deal is pending a physical. The Reds were not one of the teams expected to land Candelario, as they already have plenty of third base options at the big-league level in Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Noelvi […]

Victor Hedman Notches Two Assists Wednesday

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman helped out in Wednesday's 3-1 victory over Pittsburgh with a couple of assists. Fresh off his 1,000th career game, Hedman showed his quality on the power play, setting up Anthony Cirelli and Nikita Kucherov for goals that gave Tampa Bay a 2-0 lead. The two-assist effort pushed him to […]

John Klingberg Out For Season

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman John Klingberg (hip) will miss the rest of the season. The Swedish blue-liner has been on the shelf for seven games, and it's now clear we won't see him at all for the rest of the 2023-24 campaign, with him scheduled to have hip surgery at the end of the month. […]

Patriots vs. Steelers TNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Ezekiel Elliott, Demario Douglas, Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren, Diontae Johnson, and More

If the last three Thursdays have been the first three courses of some fantasy fine dining, Week 14's matchup between the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers is the unappetizing platter to finish off the meal. After Bengals-Ravens, Thanksgiving, and then the epic Seattle-Dallas bonanza last week, this week we get Bailey Zappe vs. Mitch […]

Rest of Season Half-PPR Rankings: Fantasy Football Top 200 for Week 14

Fantasy football playoffs are right around the corner and it is time to take stock of your FF pantry. Let us assist you in constructing a championship battle plan with our Week 14 fantasy football half-PPR rankings for the rest of 2023, as of December 7. Check where key players shifted, such as Kyren Williams, […]

NFL Underdog Predictions - Week 14 DFS Prop Picks for Thursday, December 7, 2023

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! Welcome to our Underdog Fantasy NFL DFS prop picks for the game on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Welcome to our brand new NFL DFS series covering Underdog Fantasy contests! We will continue to focus on the NFL DFS props offered on Underdog called Higher/Lower (Over/Under). Higher/Lower is traditional over/under DFS prop picks […]

Luka Doncic Rolls To 40-Point Triple-Double

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic cooked up a 40-point triple-double in Wednesday's blowout win against Utah, posting 40 points with 14-for-25 shooting and recording 10 rebounds and 11 assists. He did most of his scoring early in the game and registered the first 25-point first-half triple-double in NBA history. Doncic shot a superb 6-for-12 […]

Is Dalton Kincaid the Next Travis Kelce? Fantasy Football Outlook

If you're a fan of the NFL, you know that Travis Kelce is a beast. He's not only the best tight end in the league, but he might also be the best to ever play the position. His size, speed, route-running, and hands are a nightmare matchup for any defense. He's also a leader and […]

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Breakouts for Fantasy Football - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends for Week 14

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 […]

Who Should I Start? TNF Fantasy Football Lineup Decisions for Week 14 - Jaylen Warren, Ezekiel Elliott, Chuba Hubbard, Najee Harris, George Pickens, Zack Moss, Raheem Mostert

It's almost time for Thursday Night Football. Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Set you optimal fantasy football lineups for Thursday Night Football and Week 14 of the 2023 NFL season. Our free Who Should I Start? tool will help make your fantasy football lineup decisions. Compare up to four NFL players, and […]

Joel Embiid Feasts Against The Wizards

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was back from a two-game absence on Wednesday and made the Washington Wizards look silly with a 50-point performance in a 131-126 win. He logged 38 minutes to prove he's fully recovered from the illness that kept him sidelined for a couple of games, and Embiid added 13 rebounds for […]

Desmond Bane Has Career Night Against Detroit

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Desmond Bane dropped a career-high 49 points on the miserable Detroit Pistons in Wednesday's 116-102 road win. He caught fire with 13 first-quarter points and set his new scoring record with 19-for-31 shooting. Bane missed his first couple of attempts from deep but finished a solid 4-for-8 from downtown in the end, […]

Paolo Banchero Puts Up Career-High 42 Points

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero was on a roll against Cleveland on Wednesday and finished a 121-111 loss with a career-high 42 points on 16-for-26 shooting. Banchero's offensive game has been inconsistent throughout the season, but he certainly made up for it a bit with his performance on Wednesday. Defensively, Banchero contributed a pair of […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Week 7 Risers and Fallers

Hello, RotoBallers! Welcome back to the Week 7 edition of my weekly fantasy basketball risers and fallers! This has been an entertaining season so far, and we're done with the season's first quarter. If the first quarter of the season hasn't gone your way in your fantasy leagues, don't lose hope! Making smart decisions in […]

Anthony Davis Probable For Semifinals Action

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (groin/hip) is listed as probable for Thursday's in-season tournament semifinal against New Orleans. He's battling a couple of health issues but hasn't missed any of the last 14 games and likely won't sit out a special clash against his former team either. Davis had a disappointing second half in […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Tight Ends - Updates for Dallas Goedert, Darren Waller, Taysom Hill, Hayden Hurst, and more

Heading into the final week of the fantasy football regular season, there are a ton of tight ends to check in on. Injuries are likely to complicate start-or-sit decisions at the position during the all-important Week 14 slate. Our fantasy football injury reports for tight ends for Week 14 as of Thursday, December 7 will […]

Dolphins Sign Offensive Tackle Austin Jackson To Extension

The Miami Dolphins and right tackle Austin Jackson have agreed to a three-year, $36 million contract extension. It includes $20 million in guarantees and a max value of $39 million. Jackson, a first-round pick in 2020, protects the blindside for left-handed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. He's appeared in every game this season and allowed just two […]

LeBron James Questionable Again On Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (calf) continues to carry a questionable tag with him as the in-season tournament action is set to resume in Las Vegas on Thursday, with a semifinal against New Orleans scheduled for the team. Despite the injury, he's just logged 40 minutes in an intense quarterfinal and has played in […]

Matt Ryan Misses 10th Consecutive Game

New Orleans Pelicans small forward Matt Ryan (elbow) won't play in Thursday's in-season tournament semifinal against the Lakers, missing a 10th consecutive game. Ryan initially landed on the shelf with a calf problem, but he's now dealing with a right elbow sprain. The 26-year-old played a pretty decent role for the Pelicans when he was […]

Week 14 NFL DFS Prop Picks for TNF - Over/Under Prop Picks on Sleeper.com

Welcome to our Sleeper NFL DFS prop picks for Week 14 Thursday Night Football: Patriots vs. Steelers. Last week was my first covering TNF picks for Sleeper DFS this season, going 2-1 with our inaugural top picks (66-56 overall on Sleeper DFS prop picks in 2023). Let’s start Week 14 off right with three more […]

Jalen Smith Remains Unavailable For Indiana

Indiana Pacers forward/center Jalen Smith (heel/knee) will remain on the shelf as the in-season tournament reaches its conclusion. He has been ruled out for Thursday's semifinal against Milwaukee and won't play in Saturday's potential final either. The 23-year-old has been out for three games already. Even with Smith unavailable, Isaiah Jackson has seen only a […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Quarterbacks - Updates for Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers, Trevor Lawrence, Derek Carr, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, C.J. Beathard

Heading into the final week of the fantasy football regular season, there is no shortage of quarterbacks in the injury headlines. Especially in two-QB and Superflex formats, this could cause major issues for fantasy managers. Our fantasy football injury reports for quarterbacks as of Thursday, December 7 will give you the latest news on the […]

Joshua Kelley To See More Touches In Week 14?

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley, frustrated by the lack of production in the running game, noted Wednesday that "competition for carries is going to be something that you can see happening." Starter Austin Ekeler has lacked explosiveness since returning from his ankle injury, and age may be catching up to him. He's averaging […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (12/7/23): 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 […]

Najee Harris Expected To Suit Up Thursday Night

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (knee) appears to be ready to play against the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The leader of the Pittsburgh backfield did not practice during the short week and is officially listed as questionable. Pelissero added that this is not a new […]

NFL DFS Value Plays for Week 14 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to Week 14, RotoBallers! Only the Arizona Cardinals and Washington Commanders are on bye this week. And despite two Monday Night Football games, we have an 11-game slate for our featured Sunday contests. The Buffalo-Kansas City contest leads the pack with a 48.5-point […]

Week 7: Dynasty Risers And Fallers For Fantasy Basketball

Here we are, in the thick of the in-season tournament playoffs and crazy schedules that put every single game on two different days of the week. Welcome back to the dynasty corner, RotoBallers! The place where we get to look at players in fantasy basketball the same way that general managers look at prospects and […]