Ryan Blaney Will Begin 17th At Kansas.

Ryan Blaney will start 17th in Sunday's Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway. Throughout his Cup career, Blaney's performance at this track has been average. He has never finished better than third in his 17 Cup starts at this track, and his average finish is only 16.4. Despite this, there is reason to consider playing […]

Ross Chastain Looking to Extend His Streak Of Top Tens At Kansas

Ross Chastain will start sixth in Sunday's Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway. Currently, he is three spots above the cutoff line for the second round of playoffs. Although he seems to be in a good position to make it to the round of 12, he must perform well in the next two weeks to […]

Kansas-2 NASCAR Qualifying Results and Starting Lineup

On Saturday afternoon, the NASCAR Cup Series held the qualifying session for Sunday's Hollywood Casino 400 race at Kansas Speedway. This qualifying session consisted of two rounds and the drivers were split into two groups. The top five fastest drivers from each group advanced to the second round. The five fastest drivers that advanced out […]

Sleepers, START 'EM, Value Plays for RB, WR, TE, QB!!! (Fantasy Football 2023 Week 1)

The 2023 fantasy football season continues with our Week 1 sleepers, start 'em, and value plays. Anthony Aniano gives his in-depth fantasy football advice, breaking down some of his sleeper and value plays as we head into Week 11 of the fantasy football season. These players should be targets as injury replacements, bye-week fill-ins, streamers, […]

Kansas-2 NASCAR Practice Speeds, Notes, and Lap Averages

The NASCAR Cup Series ran a single practice session at Kansas Speedway on Saturday afternoon in preparation for the Hollywood Casino 400 race on Sunday afternoon. The field was split into two groups for this practice session. Below you'll find the two practice groups, key notes from the practice session and the practice speeds for […]

Alek Thomas Out Of The Lineup Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas is not in the starting lineup Saturday afternoon against the Chicago Cubs. The 23-year-old started in center field on Friday and went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in his team's narrow 1-0 win but Corbin Carroll will take over center field duties on Saturday afternoon. Although he boasts excellent defense, […]

Francisco Alvarez Taking A Seat Saturday

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Minnesota Twins and right-hander Kenta Maeda on Saturday afternoon. The young backstop went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored as part of his club's 5-2 defeat on Friday night but will give way to veteran Omar Narvaez on […]

Nick Bosa Plans To Play On Sunday

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa intends to play on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The pass-rusher, who agreed to a record-breaking five-year, $170 million contract extension on Wednesday, has been back with the team for only a few days. However, despite uncertainty surrounding his workload, his presence is undoubtedly positive for the overall […]

NASCAR Xfinity Series: DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Kansas Lottery 300 (9/9/23)

The NASCAR Xfinity Series heads to Kansas this weekend for the final race before the playoffs begin. Starting this weekend, drivers running for Cup Series points won't be able to run Xfinity races, increasing the competition since we won't see the Kyle Busch and A.J. Allmendingers of the world dropping down to dominate. Last weekend […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/9/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top […]

Patriots Releasing Matt Corral

According to ESPN's Mike Reiss, the Patriots released quarterback Matt Corral on Saturday. The team recently claimed the signal-caller after the Panthers waived him at the end of August. However, he'll now look for work elsewhere, although there's a chance he could land on a practice squad for another club, at the very least. In […]

Updated Week 1 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: Brian Robinson Jr., Javonte Williams, Deon Jackson, Aaron Jones, more

Hey there RotoBallers! Welcome back to more fantasy football positional rankings. Today we will go over our NFL team's updated Week 1 fantasy football running back rankings as of September 9th. Let's see where key players such as Jamaal Williams, Raheem Mostert, Javonte Williams, Aaron Jones, Deon Jackson, Brian Robinson Jr., Alexander Mattison, Jaleel McLaughlin, […]

Bailey Zappe Signed To 53-Man Roster

The Patriots signed quarterback Bailey Zappe back to the 53-man roster. The signal-caller was surprisingly waived on cutdown day but added to the practice squad after clearing waivers. But considering New England is releasing Matt Corral, it appears Zappe is now the permanent backup. The last move also means there's still a chance Zappe could […]

Is George Kittle Playing In Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

George Kittle and the San Francisco 49ers will begin their season against the Pittsburgh Steelers. After a full offseason of drama around their quarterback situation, Brock Purdy is ready to start from scratch. Trey Lance was traded to the Dallas Cowboys, and now the whole focus for the franchise shifts to winning the Super Bowl. […]

Jack Jones Won't Play In Week 1

According to Jeff Howe of The Athletic, New England Patriots cornerback Jack Jones (hamstring) is expected to miss multiple games. The 2022 fourth-round pick, who recently had gun charges against him dropped by the Suffolk County District Attorney, was anticipated to play versus the Eagles. However, he didn't practice on Thursday or Friday, so he […]

Is Rashod Bateman Playing In Week 1? Should I Start Bateman For Fantasy Football?

In what seems to be a staggering amount of injuries around the league before the first Sunday of the season, some fantasy managers are already hounding the waiver wire and working through some contingency plans. One of the names on the injury radar is Ravens WR Rashod Bateman. Let's take a quick look at Bateman's […]

Rams D/ST Start Season Out With A Tough Division Matchup

The Los Angeles Rams defensive unit is in for a challenge during their Week 1 regular season game against the Seattle Seahawks. This defense finished inside the bottom 10 for fantasy and only got worse in the offseason. Besides star defensive lineman Aaron Donald, this defense has yet to prove they can be dominant. Seattle […]

Chase Young To Miss Week 1

According to Ben Standig of The Athletic, Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young (neck) won't play in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals. The 24-year-old had hoped to be available. However, not only will he sit out the opener, but he also might miss more games moving forward. Young, drafted as the No. 2 pick […]

Is Darren Waller Playing In Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Darren Waller was traded to the New York Giants in exchange for a third-round pick this past offseason. He was brought in to help Daniel Jones, as the Giants don't have many big contributors on offense who can help in the passing game. The Giants open their season against the Dallas Cowboys, and prior to […]

Puka Nacua Gains Opportunity To Showcase His Talent In Week 1

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is set to make his regular-season debut in the team's Week 1 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. The fifth-round rookie displayed what he can do in their preseason opener and has a real chance to become a fantasy option with Cooper Kupp (hamstring) out. Nacua can be an effective weapon out of […]

Should I Start Jamaal Williams or James Conner? Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 is almost upon us, and fantasy managers are looking to make last-minute changes to their lineups. The running back position is one of the most important ones in fantasy football, and if you have Jamaal Williams and James Conner, you have a pretty tough decision to make. Williams led the league in rushing […]

Tutu Atwell Looks To Secure A Role In Rams' Offense In Week 1

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell is just 23 years old and entering his third season in the NFL. After getting virtually no playing time in his rookie season, Atwell ended this past season with an actual starting role in the offense. Considering Cooper Kupp (hamstring) is out, this team needs some playmaking, and he has shown that […]

Is Kenneth Walker III Playing In Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

The Seattle Seahawks drafted running back Kenneth Walker III in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Since then, he has been a major contributor to their offense and played a huge role in their success last season. Ahead of the new season, Walker missed practice during training camp due to a groin issue, […]

Week 1 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Josh Jacobs, Cam Akers, Calvin Ridley, DeAndre Hopkins, Gerald Everett, more

It feels great to be back RotoBallers! The NFL season is finally here, and so are our weekly fantasy football rankings and articles to help you win big in 2023! Below you'll see our NFL team's updated Week 1 fantasy football PPR rankings for fantasy football, as of September 9th. Let's see where key players […]

Early Waiver Wire and Trade Targets Watch - Fantasy football Players To Acquire Now in FFPC

As you ready to finalize fantasy football lineups for Week 1, there is still overall roster construction work to be done. This is especially true in a high-stakes format such as the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC), where we must constantly attempt to stay ahead of the pack on player acquisitions. In any format, this […]

Should I Start Chris Godwin or Christian Kirk? Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 is almost upon us, and fantasy managers are looking to make last-minute changes to their lineups. Having a good WR is crucial to your success, and if you have Chris Godwin and Christian Kirk, you have a pretty tough decision to make. Godwin is one of the best slot receivers in the NFL […]

Week 1 Fantasy Football Preview: Ep. 135 of The Operating Room

Underdog Fantasy's Sosa Kremenjas (@QBsMVP) joins Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) to discuss who they are starting/sitting across the NFL in Week 1 of the 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 […]

Luka Doncic Still Bothered By Leg Injury

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic has admitted that he played through a leg injury at the FIBA World Cup. "I do not know what to say," Doncic said ahead of Slovenia's final game at the tournament. "It's not okay. At the same time, I have to prepare for one more game, and then for a […]

JaVale McGee Preferred Kings To Warriors

According to The Athletic's Sam Amick, JaVale McGee elected against joining his former team, the Golden State Warriors, when the Dallas Mavericks waived him last month. The 35-year-old won two championships with the Warriors in 2017 and 2018, but he decided to join the Sacramento Kings instead for the upcoming campaign. McGee won multiple rings […]