Rest of Season Half-PPR Rankings: Fantasy Football Top 200 for Week 3

The injury train didn't let up in Week 2 so let's pop into the lab with some rest-of-season rankings. We share a common vision in wanting to hoist a trophy, so let's dive into the Week 3 fantasy football half-PPR rankings for the rest of 2023, as of September 21. Check where key players shifted […]

Alek Manoah Officially Shut Down

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah (arm) received multiple injections to his pitching arm in recent weeks following extensive visits with medical professionals, according to industry sources, and he's been officially shut down in 2023. The shots were intended to reduce inflammation and discomfort after no structural issues were found by doctors. In 2022, Manoah […]

Snap Count And Usage Analysis - Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers for Week 3

The fantasy football season is in full swing as we enter Week 3. There's been plenty of unpredictable things that happened in the first two weeks, and there will be plenty more craziness over the next 15 games. The Cowboys D/ST has the second most fantasy points through Week 2 (52) in PPR formats, only […]

Time To Panic? Underperforming Fantasy Football Studs Include Ja'Marr Chase, Josh Jacobs, Amari Cooper, Breece Hall, more

It's still early in the NFL season. Two weeks is a very small sample size. Don't overreact too much to the things we've seen. But with that said, there's been some performances from top players that are worrisome. Whether it's a stud wide receiver failing to live up to their high expectations or a running […]

Fantasy Football Matchups to Target for Week 3 - Offensive Line Champs and Chumps

Thankfully for fantasy managers, offenses bounced back in Week 2 and gave us some high-scoring games. There is still plenty of room for growth for many teams in the NFL, but at least we saw something more after a very underwhelming Week 1. We also saw some very good and very bad offensive line performances […]

Fact or Fiction: Surprising Fantasy Football Performances From Zack Moss, Kyren Williams, Daniel Jones, more

Week 2 of the NFL is behind us and it's time to look ahead to next week's action. There were some surprising performances in the second week of the season, but were those surprising performances a sign of things to come for players? Every week, I'll be looking at three to five NFL players whose […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 3

Two weeks down, 15 to go. Week 2 is now officially in the books. We have a lot of good information we can use to help make decisions as we head into Week 3 and beyond. In this weekly column, we'll be looking at fantasy football players whose arrows may be pointing up and players […]

Austin Ekeler Says He's Made Progress

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (ankle) gave an update on the ankle injury that he suffered in the season opener, saying it's more of a "day-to-day, week-to-week" type of situation and that he likes "the progress I've made so far." Ekeler didn't play in the Week 2 overtime loss to the Tennessee Titans […]

College Football Heisman Trophy Watchlist After Week 3

No trophy in college sports means as much as the Heisman Trophy, which recognizes the best player in college football. That's why each week I'll be taking stock of the top five contenders for the trophy. This week there's a good bit of change in the top five. Out is Michigan's J.J. McCarthy after he […]

Running Backs to Sell High, or Hold Tight? Fantasy Football Trades Advice for Raheem Mostert, Kyren Williams, Brian Robinson Jr.

Now that we are two weeks into the 2023 NFL Season, not everything has gone as planned. Certain RBs are playing more than expected and others are underperforming, which has sent fantasy managers into a full-fledged panic. While we don't want to overreact two weeks in, we don't want to be left holding the bag […]

Derek Stingley Jr. Could Miss Several Weeks

Houston Texans starting cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (hamstring) injured his hamstring in practice on Wednesday and could miss several games after undergoing an MRI exam, according to a league source. Stingley is now a strong candidate to land on Injured Reserve, which would require him to miss at least four games. He's expected to be […]

Vikings Haven't Lost Confidence In Alexander Mattison

Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips deferred to head coach Kevin O'Connell on how the trade for running back Cam Akers could affect starter Alexander Mattison but also said, "we haven't lost confidence in Alex Mattison. I will say that." Mattison's poor start -- 19 carries for only 61 yards (3.2 yards per carry) -- […]

Is Bryce Young Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young was selected No. 1 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft for a reason. The Panthers organization believes he is a franchise-changing asset. He has struggled so far, but that is expected with rookie QBs. However, the youthful signal-caller is already dealing with an injury just two weeks into his […]

Tarik Cohen To See More Reps In Practice

Carolina Panthers special teams coach Chris Tabor said they will rev up running back Tarik Cohen's repetitions in practice this week to see where he is. The punt returner/RB could add some explosiveness to an offense that has lacked it through two weeks of the season as well. Cohen is attempting to make an NFL […]

C.J. Stroud On Track To Play In Week 3

Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud (shoulder) came into the Week 2 loss against the Indianapolis Colts already banged up, and he was sacked six times and hit nine times overall and still managed to throw for 384 yards. He ranks fourth in the league in passing yards and has no interceptions in the first […]

Matt Breida To Be Involved In Committee?

With New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) sidelined for Thursday night's game against the San Francisco 49ers and possibly longer, expect Matt Breida to serve as the No. 1 back. Breida is a reliable veteran, but he has had more than 10 carries in a game only once since 2019, and The Athletic's […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Tight Ends - Updates for Dawson Knox, Logan Thomas, Foster Moreau

The opening week of the 2023 NFL season saw elite tight ends Travis Kelce and Mark Andrews out of action, but Week 2 was more forgiving to the tight end position. This week, there are just a few mid-level fantasy assets at the position dealing with bumps and bruises. Our fantasy football injury reports for […]

Week 3 Fantasy Football Start/Sits: Ep. 136 of The Operating Room

FootballGuys' Kevin Coleman (@DaBoys_22) joins Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) to discuss Start/Sits for each game of Week 3 for fantasy football. 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 sure […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Quarterbacks - Updates for Joe Burrow, Anthony Richardson, Lamar Jackson, more

Only two weeks of NFL football have wrapped up, yet there is no shortage of stud fantasy football quarterbacks dealing with bumps and bruises. These injuries will especially hurt fantasy managers in superflex or two-QB leagues, so make sure to stay in the know regarding your key players. Our fantasy football injury reports for quarterbacks […]

Eagles Defense A Top-10 Option In Week 3

The Philadelphia Eagles defense will travel to Tampa Bay to take on the Buccaneers in Week 3 on Monday night. After forcing three fumbles last week and generating a couple of sacks against a potent Minnesota offense, the Eagles will put the 2-0 Buccaneers and quarterback Baker Mayfield to the test. Philadelphia has been a […]

College Football Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 4) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for ESPN Pick 'Em Contests

I had a lot of red X's on my entry this week, but most of them were below five points. My top three all hit, but Colorado made me sweat it. JPH420 led the group with 51 points this week. We had 10 more entries with 45 or more points, so the top of the […]

NFL DFS Lineup Sleepers for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 3 Value Picks Include Derek Carr, Justice Hill, Christian Kirk, and Logan Thomas

We're on to week 3, RotoBallers, and we're here to guide you through the second week of the season and find the sneakiest sleeper values to help you take down your favorite contest. If you're playing cash games, you don't have to have the top QB or RB of the week. But in Guaranteed Prize […]

Jake Elliott A Must-Start In Week 3

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott will travel to Tampa Bay to take on the Buccaneers in Week 3 on Monday night. The 28-year-old is on pace to smash last year's production. Through two games, he has already converted 6-of-7 field goals, with three of them being from 50 or more yards away. For context, Elliott […]

Dallas Goedert Looks To Rebound Against Buccaneers

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert will go on the road to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3 on Monday night. The 28-year-old has gotten off to an incredibly slow start, tallying just six receptions for 22 yards through the first two weeks. While he was peppered with targets last Thursday against […]

EPL Betting Picks and FPL Game Previews for Matchday 6: English Premier League

The Premier League is back and so is the RotoBaller soccer team. We're offering up our favorite betting pick for each game along with a score prediction and will include a player to look out for in fantasy from each fixture. Before you read on, remember these essential things: betting on sports should be fun. […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (9/21/23)

We have a nine-game MLB schedule going down on this Thursday afternoon and evening and, as you know, there's always plenty of value to be had. It's the best time of the MLB season with playoff races in full flight with several teams playing crucial games each and every night. Attention, fellow sports bettors! We […]

DeVonta Smith A Must-Start Option Against Tampa Bay

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith will travel to Tampa Bay to take on the Buccaneers in Week 3 on Monday night. The 24-year-old has outproduced teammate A.J. Brown by a wide margin in the past two weeks, posting 178 yards and two touchdowns. Brown is likely to get the squeaky wheel treatment in a […]

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif Retires From The NFL

Free-agent offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif has announced his retirement from the NFL. The former Chiefs guard is best known for stepping away from football in 2020 to serve on the frontlines during the COVID pandemic. The 32-year-old attended medical school while playing offensive line for the Chiefs. He was a member of their Super Bowl […]

A.J. Brown Looks To Bounce Back In Plus Matchup

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown will go on the road to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3 on Monday night. It has been a slow start for the Eagles' top target. Through two weeks, Brown has just 11 receptions for 108 scoreless yards. Meanwhile, teammate DeVonta Smith has 11 receptions for […]