Chas McCormick Heads To The Bench

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers. This is odd timing considering McCormick has been red-hot at the plate recently. The 28-year-old currently holds a seven-game hitting streak where he's gone 11-for-21 at the plate during that time. The assumption is that he'll return […]

James Paxton To Have Start Pushed Back

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher James Paxton will receive extended rest before making his next start on Tuesday versus the New York Yankees. The left-hander has allowed 16 runs over his last three starts. That being said, the team will skip his turn in the rotation to allow Paxton to have more rest. The 34-year-old […]

George Kittle Practices On Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (groin) returned to practice on Wednesday after missing the last few weeks while dealing with an adductor strain. His status for Week 1 at the Pittsburgh Steelers is still uncertain at the moment, but it's a good sign that he got in a practice session on Wednesday. Fantasy […]

Riley Patterson A Mid-Level Streaming Option In Week 1

Detroit Lions kicker Riley Patterson has had an up-and-down NFL career thus far, and although he has upside in what should be a high-scoring contest against the Kansas City Chiefs -- there are better options in Week 1. With all NFL kickers available, Patterson is not high on the fantasy radar in the opening week […]

Lions Defense A Bottom-Five Option Against Chiefs

The Detroit Lions defense is expected to take a step forward after being abysmal last season, but its clearly still a unit to avoid in Week 1 against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite the injury concerns of tight end Travis Kelce (knee), Kansas City always finds ways to score points and should […]

Corbin Carroll Removed Early On Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (wrist) was removed early during Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The 23-year-old was pulled from the contest after being hit by a pitch in the wrist on Wednesday. The team is calling the injury a wrist contusion, so it could've been worse. It appears Carroll has avoided serious injury, […]

Sam LaPorta A Streaming Option In NFL Debut

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta will begin his NFL career on Thursday night against the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs. While tight ends usually take time to develop, he could be an early favorite target of Jared Goff. Amon-Ra St. Brown should dominate the team's target share, but LaPorta just has to compete with […]

Jake Moody Should Play In Week 1, Barring A Setback

San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody (quad) should be able to play in Week 1, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The 49ers head coach told reporters on Wednesday that "Just as long as he doesn't have a setback. He's looking good now and I feel good about him. I'd be surprised if he's not […]

David Montgomery Has Real Upside In Season-Opener

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery joined the team on a three-year, $18 million contract this offseason. His deal was lucrative compared to the dried-up running back market, so he should see plenty of usage right away in Detroit. While Jahmyr Gibbs will likely have a lock on the receiving back role, Montgomery is expected […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Teed Up For Huge Week

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown posted 106 receptions for 1,161 yards and six receiving scores last year, and he should pick up right where he left off against the Kansas Chiefs on Thursday night. The USC product is far and away the No. 1 option in the Lions' passing game led by Jared […]

Jahmyr Gibbs A Risky PPR Play With Upside In NFL Debut

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs was selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, meaning the organization should waste no time getting him involved in the offensive game plan. However, there have been plenty of rookie running backs who are eased along early, so his overall workload could be limited. He should […]

Jared Goff A High-End QB2 Against Chiefs

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff enjoyed one of the best seasons of his career last year, throwing for 4,438 yards, 29 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. The veteran signal-caller posted the 10th-most fantasy points at the position last year. Last season, Kansas City allowed the sixth-most fantasy points to quarterbacks, and this Thursday night season-opener should […]

Week 1 Must-Start Wide Receivers: 2023 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Analysis

Check out our top 2023 fantasy football must-start wide receivers for Week 1 of the NFL season! Matt Donnelly discusses his top "Must Start" wide receivers that will have a fantasy football impact in Week 1. You should consider locking these WRs into your 2023 fantasy football lineups for Week 1. The 2023 fantasy football […]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Expected To Play Against Rams

Seattle Seahawks rookie first-round wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (wrist) is expected to suit up in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams, according to head coach Pete Carroll. Smith-Njigba has already returned to the practice field after having surgery to fix a slight fracture in his left wrist on Aug. 24. The 21-year-old Ohio State […]

Nick Bosa Inks Record-Breaking Extension With 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers and pass-rusher Nick Bosa agreed to a five-year, $170 million contract extension on Wednesday, according to a source. The deal includes $122.5 million guaranteed, which will make him the highest-paid defensive player in the history of the NFL. Bosa is deserving of the massive contract extension as one of the best […]

Travis Kelce Officially Questionable For Thursday Night

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (knee) did not practice on Wednesday and is officially listed as questionable to play in the 2023 regular season opener on Thursday night against the Detroit Lions. Kelce hyperextended his knee in practice on Tuesday, and the Chiefs have ruled out a long-term injury, but it doesn't mean […]

Jerry Jeudy Returns To Practice Wednesday

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (hamstring) returned to a limited practice on Wednesday 13 days after initially injuring his hamstring. Jeudy wore a wrap on his right leg at practice. He didn't seem to be going full speed, but he also didn't seem to be limping around. The 24-year-old shouldn't be considered a lock […]

Cooper Kupp Ruled Out For Week 1, Could Go On IR

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay has ruled out wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) from the team's regular season opener in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams, and McVay isn't ruling out placing Kupp on Injured Reserve, which would keep him out for at least the first four games. Those that took Kupp […]

Is Cooper Kupp Starting in Week 1? Will Kupp Go On IR? Fantasy Football Injury Update

After leading the NFL in receptions and receiving yards in 2021, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp was limited to just nine games last season due to injuries. He enters 2023 with injury concerns again, as he's dealing with a hamstring injury. Let's check in on the injury update for the Los Angeles Rams […]

DJ Stewart Missing Another Game

New York Mets outfielder DJ Stewart (back) is sitting for the second straight game on Wednesday as the team takes on the Washington Nationals in D.C. Stewart is dealing with lower-back tightness and should be considered day-to-day. With the 29-year-old left-handed hitter out again, Rafael Ortega will draw a start in right field and hit […]

Edward Cabrera Recalled And Starting Wednesday

The Miami Marlins recalled right-hander Edward Cabrera from Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday, and he will make the start against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers. Cabrera will take the starting-rotation spot of Sandy Alcantara (forearm), who was placed on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday. The Marlins sent Cabrera down to the farm on Aug. 1 […]

Francisco Alvarez Getting A Day Off

New York Mets rookie catcher Francisco Alvarez is retreating to the bench for Wednesday's matchup against the Washington Nationals. In his absence, Omar Narvaez will do the catching and will bat seventh for the Mets against Nationals right-hander Joan Adon. It's just a normal day of rest for Alvarez, who is hitting just .216 (72-for-334) […]

Tyler O'Neill Not Playing On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves. The Cardinals will give O'Neill the night off against tough right-hander Spencer Strider, even after he went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in the win over Atlanta on […]

Luis Robert Jr. Returns Against Royals

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (quadriceps) is back in center field and is batting in the three-hole for the White Sox on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals and right-hander Jordan Lyles. Robert missed the last four games due to cramping in his right quadriceps muscle, but he's back in there now and […]

Breakout Quarterbacks - 2023 Fantasy Football QB Sleepers

Check out our top 2023 fantasy football breakout quarterback picks and sleepers! Kyle Lindemann's fantasy football quarterback breakouts for the 2023 fantasy football season. The 2023 fantasy football season is here - win big with RotoBaller in 2023! Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday […]

Max Muncy Back In Dodgers Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (shoulder) has returned to the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Miami Marlins, playing third base and batting cleanup. Muncy was held out of Tuesday's contest with a minor left-shoulder injury, but he's back in there now and should be returned to fantasy lineups immediately. The 33-year-old left-handed-hitting All-Star […]

A's Reinstate Mason Miller From Injured List

The Oakland Athletics reinstated rookie right-hander Mason Miller (elbow) from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday. In other moves, the team selected the contract of left-hander Easton Lucas and recalled right-hander Devin Sweet from Triple-A Las Vegas, optioned left-hander Sam Long and right-hander Zach Neal to Las Vegas and designated right-hander Spencer Patton for assignment. […]

Sandy Alcantara Placed On 15-Day Injured List

Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara is headed to the 15-day injured list with a right forearm flexor strain. The severity of the ailment is currently unknown but surgery to repair the injury would certainly cost the right-hander significant time into next season. The 2022 NL Cy Young winner took a step back this season, working […]

Najee Harris Not Giving Up Bell-Cow Duties Easily

The Athletic's Mark Kaboly doesn't think it would be shocking if Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris equals his numbers from a year ago when he had 313 total touches, even with the emergence of Jaylen Warren as a legitimate No. 2 option in the backfield. The Steelers limited Harris in the preseason in order […]

Jorge Soler Goes On 10-Day Injured List

The Miami Marlins placed outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a right-oblique strain and recalled outfielder Dane Myers from the minors in a corresponding move. The Fish also recalled right-hander Edward Cabrera and selected the contract of Devin Smeltzer and designated pitcher Geoff Hartlieb for assignment. Soler returned […]