Week 4 NFL Running Back Power Rankings: All 32 Starting NFL RBs

Controversy ruled at the running back position during the NFL offseason. As the 2023 season has gotten underway, not much has changed, as the running back position has been largely plagued by injuries and ineffectiveness. Despite all the turmoil and upheaval, the running back position is still one of the most exciting in football and […]

Salvon Ahmed "Progressing"

Miami Dolphins running back Salvon Ahmed (groin) is "progressing," according to head coach Mike McDaniel. The Dolphins plan on putting Ahmed through some drills at practice on Wednesday to see how he responds. He'll likely be listed as limited on the official injury report, but it's good news for the 24-year-old after he was inactive […]

DeAndre Hopkins, Derrick Henry Practice Wednesday

Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (ankle) and running back Derrick Henry (toe) both practiced on Wednesday. Hopkins was questionable to play for the second straight week for the Week 3 contest against the Cleveland Browns, but he played and led the team with 48 receiving yards on three catches in the blowout loss. Henry […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Progressing Through Concussion Protocol

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels said that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol but that he has made some progress. "It's moving (forward), we'll just see how fast it's moving," McDaniels said. The Raiders remain optimistic that Garoppolo will eventually clear the concussion protocol later this week and be […]

Deshaun Watson Resting His Shoulder

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) was on the field for the team's practice on Wednesday but didn't throw at all in the portion open to the media in order to rest his right shoulder. It's not expected to keep him from playing in Week 4 against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens. Watson, who is coming […]

Akil Baddoo Back In The Starting Lineup Wednesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo is back in the starting lineup Wednesday night versus the Kansas City Royals and right-hander Jonathan Bowlan, who is making his MLB debut this evening. Baddoo didn't start Tuesday's series-opening 6-3 victory but did enter the game as a pinch-hitter and launched a mammoth 443-foot homer on the first pitch […]

Jonathan Bowlan Making MLB Debut Wednesday Versus Tigers

Kansas City Royals pitcher Jonathan Bowlan is set to make his big-league debut Wednesday night against the division-rival Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit. The right-hander has largely worked as a starter between Double-A and Triple-A this season, tossing a 7.20 ERA across 10 appearances (nine starts) at Double-A before working to a 5.24 […]

Dane Dunning Looking To Inch Rangers Closer To Postseason Wednesday

Texas Rangers pitcher Dane Dunning will aim to get his team a step closer to playoff baseball when he gets the ball Wednesday on the road against the Los Angeles Angels. Dunning enters Wednesday's contest sporting a healthy 3.88 ERA across 24 starts and 33 appearances but it hasn't exactly been a smooth ride. His […]

Gus Edwards Back At Practice Wednesday

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (concussion) left the Week 3 game against the Indianapolis Colts to be evaluated for a concussion, but he's already on the practice field on Wednesday heading into Week 4. Meanwhile, Justice Hill (foot) did work on the side. Even if both running backs are active in Week 4, they […]

Joey Votto Absent From Wednesday's Starting Lineup

Cincinnati Reds first baseman/designated hitter Joey Votto is not in the starting lineup Wednesday night versus the Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Shane Bieber. The potential Hall of Famer drew a trio of walks and scored a run across five plate appearances in Tuesday's 11-7 come-from-behind win over the Guardians but will yield DH duties to […]

Justice Hill Working On The Side On Wednesday

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill (foot) missed the Week 3 contest against the Indianapolis Colts with a foot injury. On Wednesday, the 25-year-old was spotted working on a side field during the team's practice. With J.K. Dobbins (Achilles) out for the year, Hill is in line to see a healthy workload alongside Gus Edwards […]

Framber Valdez Aiming To Step Up In Key Spot Wednesday

Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez will look to put his team on his back Wednesday when he takes the mound for a crucial start versus the Seattle Mariners. Valdez's Astros are just a half-game ahead of the Mariners for the third and final Wild Card spot in the American League after Seattle gained ground with […]

Odell Beckham Jr., Rashod Bateman Not Practicing Wednesday

Baltimore Ravens wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) and Rashod Bateman (hamstring) are not participating in practice on Wednesday. Beckham missed the Week 3 loss to the Indianapolis Colts with an ankle injury, while Bateman suffered a hamstring injury in that contest. Tylan Wallace (hamstring) was recently placed on Injured Reserve, so the wide receiver […]

Rafael Devers On The Bench Wednesday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Tyler Glasnow. The all-world third baseman has been in a funk of late, recording just a pair of singles and two runs scored to account for all of his damage over his last six […]

Luis Arraez Remains Out For Game 1 Of Twin Bill Wednesday

Miami Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez (ankle) is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Wednesday's straight doubleheader with the New York Mets and left-hander Joey Lucchesi. The 26-year-old injured his ankle when he slipped on some dugout steps during Saturday's game against the Brewers and has not appeared since. In line for […]

Matt Breida (RB, NYG) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Matt Breida salvaged his Week 3 performance with a touchdown plunge against the 49ers after seeing just seven touches -- despite playing over 80% of the team's snaps. Some are saying that Saquon Barkley could return from a high-ankle sprain in Week […]

Breece Hall To Remain Limited To Begin The Week

New York Jets running back Breece Hall (knee) will remain a limited participant in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Hall continues to be limited in practices early in the year after tearing his ACL in his rookie campaign in 2022, but he has yet to miss any games so far and shouldn't […]

Josh Downs (WR, IND) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Josh Downs caught eight passes for 57 yards in an overtime slugfest against Baltimore. He was a hot read for Gardner Minshew against a quick Ravens front but is still relegated to three-wide sets. PFF charted him with 41 routes run on 67 snaps, […]

Free Ryder Cup Betting Picks and Props - Breaking $100 Best Bets - Who Will Win The 2023 Ryder Cup?

The question on every golf fan's mind right now is "Can America, despite always looking stronger on paper, break a 30-year drought of wins in Europe?" Well, at some point in this article I have a take on this and a bet to back it up. We get an extra day to fiddle with bets […]

Kareem Hunt Expected To Play In Week 4

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said he expects running back Kareem Hunt (groin, ribs) to play in Week 4 against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens on Sunday despite not practicing on Wednesday. Hunt apparently was banged up in his 2023 debut in Sunday's victory over the Tennessee Titans, but he should be able to return […]

Jaylen Waddle Set To Practice In Full

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (concussion) will practice in full on Wednesday, according to head coach Mike McDaniel, and if all goes well, Waddle will clear the league's concussion protocol and return in Week 4 on Sunday for a showdown against the division-rival Buffalo Bills. Barring a setback at practice this week, Waddle looks […]

Jonathan Mingo Won't Practice Wednesday

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Jonathan Mingo (concussion) will not take part in practice on Wednesday. Mingo is in the league's concussion protocol after suffering a concussion in the Week 3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. He'll have to pass through the protocols at some point this week to get the green light to suit […]

Week 4 Fantasy Football Start/Sits: Ep. 137 of The Operating Room

NFL Network's LaQuan Jones (@RealDealFantasy) joins Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) to discuss Start/Sits for Week 4 of the 2023 fantasy football season. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel SiriusXM 87) every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET and Sundays from 3-5 PM. You can also find new weekly shows on YouTube, Spreaker, Spotify, iTunes, and on the site under RotoBaller Radio podcasts.Be […]

Bryce Young To Return To Practice

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich said that rookie quarterback Bryce Young (ankle) will return to practice on Wednesday, but it's unclear exactly how much he'll do. Even if Young ends up being a limited participant, it's a step in the right direction after he was held out of the Week 3 loss to the […]

Noah Davis Starting Against Dodgers On Wednesday

Colorado Rockies rookie right-hander Noah Davis will make his final start of the season on Wednesday against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers. Davis has had a rough go of it in seven appearances (five starts) in 2023, surrendering 26 runs (25 earned) on 36 hits (five home runs) while walking 13 and striking out 22 […]

DJ Chark Jr. (WR, CAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS:  DJ Chark Jr. found the end zone in Week 3 for the Panthers -- seemingly sparked by the fact that Andy Dalton was under center. Carolina lost the game to the Seattle Seahawks, but Dalton threw for 361 yards and had the […]

Kyren Paris Undergoes Surgery

Los Angeles Angels rookie infielder Kyren Paris (thumb) was put on the injured list on Sept. 19 after suffering a left-thumb ligament tear while making a tag at second base on Sept. 16 against the Detroit Tigers. Paris had surgery on his thumb on Monday but will be ready in time for spring training next […]

Rashee Rice (WR, KC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 26% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Chiefs' wide receiver room has to be the most frustrating thing in fantasy football. Tight end Travis Kelce is the No. 1 option, and then no one has emerged as the clear No. 2. It hasn't been Marquez Valdes-Scantling, nor Skyy Moore. […]

Chase Silseth Scheduled To Start On Friday

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Chase Silseth (concussion) was at Angel Stadium on Monday and is scheduled to return from the seven-day injured list to start on Friday, Sept. 29, against the Oakland Athletics. Silseth was hit on the head with an errant throw on Aug. 26 and had a 30-pitch minor-league rehab outing with Triple-A […]