Jonathan Taylor Still Missing From Practice

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (thumb) remains absent from practice on Thursday. Taylor had surgery on his right thumb last week and didn't play in the Week 13 overtime victory over the Tennessee Titans. He's expected to miss anywhere from three to five weeks with the injury, so it's no surprise he's still absent […]

Jared Goff A Fringe QB1 Against Bears

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has thrown two touchdowns in four straight games, keeping him solidly on the fantasy radar in single-QB leagues. Before his hot streak, the veteran had five games of one touchdown pass or fewer. Ultimately, pure pocket passers like Goff need multiple touchdowns to pay dividends in fantasy, but he should […]

Breece Hall Missing From Practice Again

New York Jets running back Breece Hall (ankle) is missing practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. ESPN New York's Rich Cimini suggests it could be a Dalvin Cook week for the Jets' backfield. Hall still has one more day to return to practice, but things aren't looking great for him right […]

Is Dalton Schultz Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz missed last week's game against the Denver Broncos with a hamstring injury. It was the first game that Schultz has missed since joining the Texans. Will Houston have Dalton Schultz back in Week 14 when the team takes on the New York Jets? Or will the Texans have to […]

Isiah Pacheco To Miss Another Practice

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (shoulder) will miss a second straight practice this week on Thursday. Pacheco is dealing with a shoulder contusion, so it's a bit odd to see him out for a second straight day. The 24-year-old back could easily return to practice and play in a big Sunday contest against […]

Dorian Thompson-Robinson Practicing Again, Still In Concussion Protocol

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (concussion) is practicing for the second straight day on Thursday, but he remains in the league's concussion protocol. He threw to practice-squad players during the portion of practice open to the media. Joe Flacco continues to work with the first-team offense and is fully expected to make his second […]

Amari Cooper Not At Practice Thursday

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (concussion) is missing from practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday. Cooper suffered a concussion in the Week 13 loss to the Los Angeles Rams and is highly questionable to play this Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Browns are saying Cooper has some more boxes […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/7/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

It's Thursday, RotoBallers, and we've got a small, two-game slate tonight, but not just any two-game slate: the semifinals of the NBA's inaugural in-season tournament, featuring the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans. The Bucks/Pacers game has the highest total with an over/under of 255.5 (as of 9:30 […]

Hayden Hurst's Head Injury Isn't Career-Threatening

Carolina Panthers tight end Hayden Hurst (concussion) doesn't think the post-traumatic amnesia he was diagnosed with by an independent neurologist after suffering a concussion will be career-ending. "I'm doing better each day," Hurst said. "It's not going to end my career, just being cautious as I come back. Should be another week or two." Hurst […]

Robbie Gould Announces Retirement

Veteran kicker Robbie Gould officially announced his retirement from professional football on Thursday after 18 years kicking in the NFL. Gould began his career as an undrafted free agent out of Penn State and was signed by the Chicago Bears in 2005. He spent the next 11 seasons with Chicago, making 85.4% of his 323 […]

Is Joshua Palmer Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer has missed the past five games due to a knee injury, but he could be nearing a return to the lineup for Los Angeles. Will that return come on Sunday when the Los Angeles Chargers face the Denver Broncos? Or will we have to wait longer for Palmer's […]

Taysom Hill - Week 14 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues (If Healthy) POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: Taysom Hill is on pace to have the best season of his career and has helped the Saints tremendously in what has been a very tough season for them. Many analysts picked them as the clear winners of the NFC South in the […]

Josh Downs - Week 14 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/WR4 ANALYSIS: Josh Downs started his NFL career on fire, as he racked up 473 yards on 40 receptions and scored two touchdowns throughout his first eight games. He also was the PPR WR11 from Week 5 to Week 8. He would have finished the season […]

Dawson Knox Feeling "Fresh"

Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (wrist) said he's feeling "fresh" as he gets set to return from Injured Reserve. The Bills opened up Knox's 21-day practice window this week, and they could officially activate him on Saturday so that he can suit up on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs for the first time […]

Jerome Ford - Week 14 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2/RB3 ANALYSIS: Jerome Ford has been thrown to the fire after Nick Chubb suffered a devastating injury in Week 2, but for a fifth-round pick, he has done a pretty solid job so far. Ever since he beat out Kareem Hunt for the starting job in […]

Is Noah Brown Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Houston Texans wide receiver Noah Brown returned last week from a knee injury, but he was limited in practice this week due to the same knee issue. Were the Texans just playing it safe with one of their top receivers? Or should fantasy managers be worried about a potential Noah Brown absence in Week 14 […]

No Announcement On Browns Starting Quarterback

Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said he believes that rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (concussion) is still in the league's concussion protocol and has one more box to check before being cleared. There has been no announcement yet on whether Joe Flacco will make a second straight start in Week 14 against the Jacksonville […]

Amari Cooper Has More Boxes To Check

Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said that wide receiver Amari Cooper (concussion) still has more boxes to check in the league's concussion protocol before he'll be cleared to play in Week 14 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Cooper didn't practice on Wednesday and is up in the air to play this weekend after suffering […]

When Will Dawson Knox Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

The Dalton Kincaid breakout stretch has been a treat for fantasy football managers but it could come crashing down when Dawson Knox returns. Knox, the incumbent starter when the Bills selected Kincaid in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, was on the field for a ton of snaps before suffering a wrist injury […]

Is Travis Etienne Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne saw 11 rushes for 45 yards and one touchdown while also catching all four of his targets for 34 yards in Monday's loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Etienne was able to fall into the end zone, which broke his four-game drought as he started the season with six touchdowns […]

Is Breece Hall Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

New York Jets running back Breece Hall saw just 13 carries for only 16 yards and caught six of his eight targets for 29 yards in Sunday's loss against the Atlanta Falcons. Hall hasn't had the sophomore season he was expecting to have in 13 weeks, as he has logged just 137 carries for 585 […]

Is Najee Harris Injured or Playing In Week 14? Should I Start Jaylen Warren For Fantasy Football?

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris appeared on the injury report this week with a knee injury and did not practice on Tuesday or Wednesday. What does that mean for Najee Harris' Week 14 availability? The Steelers are set to face the New England Patriots on Thursday night. Will Harris play? Is Jaylen Warren a […]

When Will Christian Kirk Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Jacksonville Jaguars wideout Christian Kirk has been a go-to target for Trevor Lawrence since coming over from the Arizona Cardinals in 2022. With Calvin Ridley entering the offense in 2023, many fantasy managers were low on Kirk, thinking he'd be relegated to the clear No. 2 WR role. That hasn't been the case. However, Kirk […]

Adam Thielen - Week 14 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ PPR Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen is a solid fantasy WR3 heading into Sunday's road meeting with the New Orleans Saints. The veteran wide receiver might rate higher if not for a couple of poor games in a row. After three 100-yard games […]

Evgeny Kuznetsov Expected To Return To Lineup Thursday

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov is expected to re-enter the lineup on Thursday against Dallas. Following a string of lackluster performances, he was scratched for Monday's meeting with Arizona. The Russian centerman has contributed only four goals and five assists in 19 appearances this season, and he's currently averaging 0.47 points per game, which is […]

Patrick Kane Ready For Red Wings Debut On Thursday

Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (hip) will make his team debut on Thursday versus San Jose. After signing a one-year deal with Detroit on Nov. 27, Kane was expected to be game-ready in 7-10 days, and he's exactly on schedule. The former MVP appears poised to make his debut on the second line […]

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 […]