C.J. Stroud A QB1 In Week 5

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has finally entered QB1 status in fantasy in Week 5 against the Atlanta Falcons. The rookie has scored 20-plus fantasy points in three straight games while throwing for 1,212 yards and six touchdowns with no interceptions to begin the year. He'll draw a tough matchup facing a Falcons defense that […]

Dawson Knox, Damien Harris Will Play In London

Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (quadriceps) and running back Damien Harris (neck) were both removed from Friday's final Week 5 injury report and will play on Sunday in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Knox was a full practice participant on Friday after putting in two limited sessions earlier in the week. Harris was a […]

Zay Jones Questionable To Face The Bills

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receivers Zay Jones (knee) and Jamal Agnew (quadriceps) are both listed as questionable for Sunday's game in London against the Buffalo Bills. Jones and Agnew were both limited in practices this week, so they both have a shot at returning in a very tough matchup. Jones has missed the last two weeks, […]

Saquon Barkley Could Be Game-Time Decision Sunday

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that the status of running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) for Sunday's Week 5 contest against the Miami Dolphins could go up until game time. Barkley did some running at practice on Friday and was limited in the first two sessions of the week. He'll likely be listed […]

Kyle Wright Could Be Used As Game 3 Starter

Atlanta Braves right-hander Kyle Wright has been prepping to be used as a reliever in the postseason, but he could get the nod to start Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies. The concern has been how long it takes Wright to recover from some of his appearances. With […]

Carlos Correa Ready To Go For ALDS

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (hand) is ready to play in the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros after getting hit by a pitch in Game 2 of the wild-card series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. X-rays revealed no fractured fingers, and president of baseball operations Derek Falvey said Correa is […]

Week 5 Rankings: 2023 Fantasy Football Outlooks, Start/Sit Analysis - QB, RB, WR, TE

Check out our Week 5 2023 fantasy football position rankings! Jorden Hill discusses his top Week 5 fantasy football rankings for each position. You should consider starting these players in your 2023 fantasy football lineups for Week 5. The 2023 fantasy football season is officially here - win big with RotoBaller in 2023! Be sure […]

Joe Ryan, Bailey Ober Could Start Game 1 Against Astros

The Minnesota Twins haven't announced who will start for them in Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Saturday against the Houston Astros, but the likeliest candidates are right-hander Joe Ryan, who was scheduled to start Game 3 of the wild-card series against the Toronto Blue Jays, and righty Bailey Ober, who looked […]

Joey Votto Wants To Continue Playing

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto isn't ready to hang up his cleats. "I want to play again...at least one more year," Votto said on The Dan Patrick Show on Friday. Votto would like to continue to play for the Reds, but he would consider playing elsewhere if Cincinnati is ready to move on. The […]

Byron Buxton Unlikely To Return For ALDS

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (knee, hamstring) remains hopeful of joining the team for the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros, but at this point he's unlikely to be on the roster while rehabbing a sore right knee that has sidelined him since early August. For every half step Buxton takes in […]

Alexander Hernandez Returns To Featherweight At UFC Vegas 80

Alexander Hernandez (14-6) is set for his second appearance at featherweight in the UFC. Hernandez made the change in weight classes last December and lost by TKO to Billy Quarantillo. After returning to lightweight in February against Jim Miller, and winning by decision, Hernandez will try his hand at 145lbs once again at UFC Vegas […]

Bill Algeo Eyes Fifth UFC Win

Bill Algeo (17-7) is currently 4-3 in the UFC and is coming off a second-round submission over TJ Brown back in April. He will now return on Saturday as he opens the UFC Vegas 80 main card against Alexander Hernandez. Algeo is currently the favorite on DraftKings with a salary of $8,400. In his UFC […]

Joaquin Buckley Remains A Welterweight

Joaquin Buckley (16-6) is set for his third fight at welterweight since making the change in weight classes last December. In his welterweight debut in the UFC, Buckley lost by second-round knockout to Chris Curtis. Buckley then returned to the win column in May as he scored a second-round knockout over Andre Fialho. He'll now […]

Khari Blasingame Forced Into Action Thursday Night

Chicago Bears running back Khari Blasingame was forced into action in the Thursday night win over the Washington Commanders due to injuries to Khalil Herbert (ankle), rookie Roschon Johnson (concussion) and Travis Homer (hamstring). Blasingame finished the 40-20 win with eight carries for 26 yards. He was not targeted at all in the passing game. […]

Alex Morono Looking To Extend Win Streak

Alex Morono (23-8 and one No Contest) is coming off a second-round submission over Tim Means back in May. The victory got him back into the win column after suffering a third-round knockout to Santiago Ponzinibbio in a fight he was winning. Morono will now take on Joaquin Buckley at UFC Vegas 80, and heading […]

Antonio Gibson Has His Best Game Thursday Night

Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson didn't see a single carry in the 40-20 loss to the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football, but he still managed to post his best performance of the year. Gibson saw six targets in the passing game and caught four of them for 64 yards, which was third on […]

Bobby Green A Big Underdog At UFC Vegas 80

Bobby Green (30-14-1 and one No Contest) is set to headline UFC Vegas 80 on Saturday against Grant Dawson. This will be Green's second UFC main event, as in his first, he suffered a first-round TKO to Islam Makhachev. Green is coming off a submission victory over Tony Ferguson back in July but is a […]

D.J. Reed Ruled Out For Week 5

New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (concussion) has been ruled out for the Week 5 contest on the road against the Denver Broncos. Reed was unable to clear the league's concussion protocol this week, so he'll look to do so next week ahead of the Week 6 tilt against the Philadelphia Eagles. Defensive back Brandin […]

Giants DST Facing Impossible Task In Week 5

The New York Giants DST, already the worst fantasy football defense in the NFL, gets the task of slowing down the Miami Dolphins' offense in Week 5. The Dolphins lead the league with 37.5 points per game and boast three of the fastest players in the league. Just two weeks ago, Tua Tagovailoa and Co. […]

Grant Dawson Set For First UFC Main Event

Grant Dawson (20-1-1) is the 10th-ranked UFC lightweight and will be getting his first headlining opportunity. Dawson is coming off a dominant decision win over Damir Ismagulov and will now headline UFC Vegas 80 on Saturday against Bobby Green. Dawson enters the fight as a sizeable favorite as DraftKings has him at a salary of […]

Darius Slayton Consistently On The Field, Not Catching Many Passes

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton is routinely on the field, playing over 80% of the snaps in Weeks 2 through 4. However, the 26-year-old has only gathered 11 catches through four games and remains off of fantasy football radars. The Giants' Week 5 opponent, the Miami Dolphins, allows the 10th most fantasy points […]

Falcons Unlikely To Have Quick Hook With Desmond Ridder

AtlantaFalcons.com's Scott Bair doesn't think Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith will have a quick hook with young quarterback Desmond Ridder. Ridder will be making only his ninth start in the NFL in Week 5 against the Houston Texans, and the Falcons have a commitment to developing Ridder for the long-term. Backup Taylor Heinicke could […]

Sleeper.com NFL DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Week 5 Early Slate

We are back with prop picks from Sleeper. On Thursday night football and last week, we held our 50% hit rate, making our total record through two weeks 6-6. In light of the MLB playoffs, if we can manage to hit above 500 I’d be very happy. I’m hoping we can find some gems in […]

Parris Campbell Seeing Decline In Snaps, Steady Target Numbers

New York Giants wide receiver Parris Campbell is seeing his snap percentages decline with second-year receiver Wan'Dale Robinson returning to the field. Both wideouts often line up in the slot, and Robinson has proven to be more productive in this offense in his two appearances this season. Still, Campbell logged five targets while playing under […]

Von Miller Says It's "A Safe Bet" He Plays In London

Buffalo Bills pass-rusher Von Miller (knee) gave it a 94.5 percent chance that he makes his season debut on Sunday in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Miller said it's "a safe bet" that he will be out there in Week 5. The Bills will have to officially activate Miller from the Physically Unable to Perform […]

Is Elijah Moore A Bust Or Hold? Fantasy Football Rest-of-Season Outlook and Analysis (2023)

Football is here! Check out our top 2023 fantasy football wide receiver analysis for Elijah Moore ahead of Week 5 of the NFL season! RotoBaller's LaQuan Jones discusses Cleveland Brown wide receiver Elijah Moore's potential as an every-week fantasy football starter after his sluggish start to the 2023 NFL season. LaQuan shares thoughts on if […]

Dolphins Acquire Chase Claypool From Bears

The Miami Dolphins acquired wide receiver Chase Claypool and a seventh-round draft pick in 2025 from the Chicago Bears on Friday in exchange for a sixth-round pick in 2025, according to league sources. Claypool quickly wore out his welcome in Chicago after being acquired from the Pittsburgh Steelers midseason last year. The 25-year-old Notre Dame […]

Khalil Herbert Says He'll Be "Fine"

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (ankle) said after the Thursday night win over the Washington Commanders that he'll be "fine" after he injured his ankle in the 40-20 victory. Herbert wouldn't specify the nature of his injury but admitted it looked bad. Before leaving the game, he had 10 carries for 76 yards. Rookie […]

Wan'Dale Robinson Seeing Uptick In Snaps, Offers Long-Term Potential

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) saw his snap percentage jump from 22% in his season debut in Week 3 to 64% in Week 4. The second-year receiver led the Giants in targets against Seattle. He's becoming one of the favorite targets for quarterback Daniel Jones whenever he is in the game. Robinson […]

Cooper Kupp Expected To Play In Week 5

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) is expected to play in Week 5 against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, barring any setbacks, according to sources. The Rams are being cautious with their star wideout, though, keeping him on a count at practice. However, Kupp reportedly feels good enough to extend for the football […]