Pablo Lopez Goes 1 2/3 Frames in First Rehab Start

Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo Lopez (shoulder) made his first minor-league rehab start on Thursday night for Triple-A St. Paul and went 1 2/3 innings, allowing an earned run on four hits while walking one and striking out two for the loss against Triple-A Round Rock. Lopez is currently on the 60-day injured list and is […]

Jets Rookie Mason Taylor to Play Key Role in Offense

New York Jets rookie tight end Mason Taylor has impressed coaches throughout preseason, positioning himself for a major role in the passing game. At 6'5" and 251 pounds, Taylor brings the physicality to hold up as a blocker while flashing reliable hands as a receiver. His ability to contribute in both phases makes him an […]

Dylan Sampson to Earn Carries Early in Browns Backfield

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Dylan Sampson is pushing for touches after a strong preseason. The fourth-round pick has capitalized on Quinshon Judkins' missed time and carved out a role behind Jerome Ford. Ford paced the team in rushing last season but managed just 790 yards from scrimmage, leaving room for competition. Sampson's burst and […]

Nacho Alvarez Jr. to Serve as Starting Third Baseman the Rest of the Year

MLB.com's Mark Bowman writes that Atlanta Braves infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. will serve as the team's third baseman for the rest of the year now that Austin Riley (abdomen) has been shut down for the season. Manager Brian Snitker suggested that Alvarez might be best utilized as a utility man in the future, but for […]

Fernando Cruz Could Return Early Next Week

New York Yankees right-handed reliever Fernando Cruz (oblique) is scheduled to make a four-out minor-league rehab appearance on Friday and then could be activated from the injured list for the series opener on Monday against the Washington Nationals, according to MLB.com. Cruz last pitched on Aug. 19 for Double-A Somerset. The 35-year-old veteran has been […]

Jaguars Backfield Becoming a Split Rise of Tank Bigsby

The Jacksonville Jaguars feature one of the NFL's deepest running back rooms, and Tank Bigsby has emerged as more than just a change-of-pace option. Bigsby outcarried Travis Etienne 168 to 150 in 2024, showcasing the coaching staff's trust in him as a steady early-down runner. Etienne, however, remains a dynamic weapon with pass-catching and big-play […]

Pat Freiermuth Gets Involved In Preseason Week 3

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth hauled in both of his targets for six yards in a 19-10 exhibition victory over the Carolina Panthers. Freiermuth, who was held out of Pittsburgh's first two preseason contests, played with the first-team offense on Thursday night and was immediately a go-to option for quarterback Mason Rudolph. In addition […]

Tyler Wells Goes 5 2/3 Innings in Latest Rehab Start

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Tyler Wells made his fourth minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday and allowed two earned runs on six hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out four in 5 2/3 innings to take the loss against Triple-A Charlotte. Wells continues to work his way back from UCL recontrusction surgery […]

College Football Betting Picks: Futures Predictions Include Win Totals, Conference Champions, and CFP Odds (2025)

I don't usually get too involved with college football futures bets, but the massive realignment that happened just over a year ago offers a chance to make some serious coin if you know where to look. With unbalanced conference schedules come chances to catch people sleeping on certain teams. For example, Virginia doesn't play a […]

Superflex (2QB) Fantasy Football Rankings (August 2025): Justin Fields, Jared Goff, Cameron Ward, Tua Tagovailoa, Daniel Jones, Joe Flacco, Jaxson Dart

Superflex leagues have become a popular alternative to traditional single quarterback leagues. For those unfamiliar with superflex leagues, the format allows you to start two quarterbacks, but doesn't require you to. For fantasy managers who play in superflex or 2-QB leagues, we've got you covered with our updated 2025 fantasy football Superflex/2-QB rankings. Find out where […]

Scotty Miller Ends Strong Preseason On High Note

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Scotty Miller logged three receptions for 82 receiving yards in a 19-10 exhibition win over the Carolina Panthers. Most notably, Miller gained 53 yards on a deep ball from quarterback Skylar Thompson that set up a Steelers field goal to close out the first half. The 28-year-old has stood out the […]

Adam Koffler's Early-Round Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Landmines to Avoid (2025)

I love talking about all of my favorite draft day targets. But what I find even more enjoyable is helping people stay away from overvalued players each and every year. All of these wide receivers come with risk at their average draft position (ADP). Whether it's injury risk, quarterback risk, or offensive environment risk, there […]

Skylar Thompson Continues To Impress In Preseason Finale

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Skylar Thompson completed 11 of his 13 passes for 152 yards and a touchdown in Thursday night's 19-10 preseason victory against the Carolina Panthers. Thompson took over for Mason Rudolph in the second quarter and orchestrated three consecutive scoring drives. He capped his opening series with a perfect five-for-five passing line, highlighted […]

PPR Fantasy Football TE Rankings for Drafts - Brock Bowers, Evan Engram, Tucker Kraft, Tyler Warren, T.J. Hockenson, Colston Loveland, Kyle Pitts, Travis Kelce

Fantasy football draft season is in full force! At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy football rankings to help you crush your drafts. Today we are focusing on the tight end position and our updated PPR tight end (TE) fantasy football rankings -- updated for August 2025. Check out where key fantasy football […]

Kaleb Johnson Has Solid Showing Against Panthers

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson turned five carries into 24 yards and gained two yards on his only reception of a 19-10 exhibition win over the Carolina Panthers. Johnson was productive with most of his touches on Thursday night and did play a few snaps with Pittsburgh's first-team offense. The bad news, however, is […]

Fantasy Football League-Winners: Nick Mariano's 8 Must-Draft Players (2025)

We often hear the term "league-winner" in fantasy football, but what does it mean? Many use it to describe late-round picks that yielded juicy profit compared to their average draft position. We saw Puka Nacua and Kyren Williams snag those honors in 2023, with last year supplying the likes of Bucky Irving. However, a league-winner […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings (August 2025): Omarion Hampton, Tetairoa McMillan, Bhayshul Tuten, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Quinshon Judkins

Over the last few NFL seasons, we have seen several rookie league-winners emerge in fantasy football, so knowing about potential first-year breakouts is more important than ever. We're here to help with our updated 2025 fantasy football rookie rankings for all positions. In our freshly updated rookie RB rankings below, you will find out where key […]

Adam Koffler's Dark-Horse Fantasy Football League-Winners: 7 Affordable Draft Targets with Upside

Writing about early-round players to target is fun, but writing about those "dark-horses" set to smash their average draft position (ADP) is even more fun. Check out my dark-horse overall WR1 contenders and my dark-horse overall RB1 contenders articles. The best part about these dark horses is that you'll have a real shot to get […]

Jaylen Warren Shaky In First Preseason Action

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren handled two carries for three yards and secured both of his targets for 12 yards in a 19-10 preseason victory against the Carolina Panthers. Warren, who was held out of the team's first two preseason contests, had a nice gain through the air on his first touch, but unfortunately […]

College Football SEC Power Rankings: Preseason Projections for All 16 Teams

We are now so close to football that I can almost smell it in the air. Tomorrow, the kickoff will be underway in Ireland, marking the start of the 2025 college football season. In the meantime, speculation season continues. From top to bottom, the SEC is college football's strongest conference. Every game, even Mississippi State, […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings: All Positions (2025) - Christian McCaffrey, Tyreek Hill, Travis Hunter, TreVeyon Henderson, Brian Robinson Jr.

The new fantasy football season is right around the corner, and we'll see significant shifts in the dynasty rankings as things play out. However, many dynasty start-ups are happening now, and it's also time to buy low or sell high on players on the trade market.. We're here to help with our 2025 fantasy football […]

Late-Round Lotto Tickets - Fantasy Football Draft Picks That Could Pay Off Big in 2025

If you showed up 15 minutes late to your draft and the autodraft feature picked your first four picks for you, would you still be in a decent position to compete in your league? As long as you didn't get stuck with an injured player or something wonky, I think you would! The first 30 […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Stands Out in Joint Practice on Thursday

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs was "great in the run and pass games" and "looked excellent" in the team's joint practice with the Houston Texans on Thursday, according to Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. In contrast, Pouncy writes that the Lions' power run game behind David Montgomery struggled against Houston. Gibbs gained 1,929 yards […]

Identifying RB2 Fantasy Football Breakouts: Build-A-Breakout Workshop

Appreciate all your positive feedback on this breakout series; the readers here rock. Please keep feeling free to message me on social media with thoughts or questions -- I love hearing back from all of you. Electricity's in the air -- we're just a couple of weeks away from NFL football that counts, and the […]

Crowded Fantasy Football Backfields to Chase: 8 Committee Running Back Draft Targets (2025)

There has been research on leaning into the uncertainty and examining crowded backfields. We discussed the Giants, Vikings, and Commanders in a previous article covering a few other backfields. We're looking at team running backs with an average draft position (ADP) difference at 75 picks or lower from their team's RB1 and RB2 in the […]

Mason Rudolph Struggles In Preseason Finale

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph completed six of his eight pass attempts for 36 scoreless yards and an interception in Thursday night's 19-10 preseason win over the Carolina Panthers. Rudolph took the field for the team's first three offensive possessions and could not get much of anything going. The Steelers punted twice in the first […]

$1 Fantasy Football Auction Draft Values - Cheap Sleepers with Upside (2025)

As we enter peak fantasy football draft season, funds get tight. One way to block out how much you have spent in fantasy drafts this offseason is to sign up for an auction draft and find some players in the bargain bin to fill out your roster. It's like a fantasy football Jedi mind trick. […]

Robbie Chosen in Line for Roster Spot in San Francisco?

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Robbie Chosen "has a chance to crack the (team's) 53-man roster," according to Matt Barrows and Vic Tafur of The Athletic. Chosen played well in San Francisco's second preseason game, recording five catches for 92 yards against the Las Vegas Raiders. The 32-year-old has made 86 starts across nine NFL […]

Updated Fantasy Football Standard Rankings (Non-PPR): Terry McLaurin, De'Von Achane, DJ Moore, Mike Evans, J.K. Dobbins, Tank Bigsby, Kaleb Johnson

While many fantasy gamers have flocked to half-PPR and PPR scoring systems, standard leagues are still one of the most fun fantasy football formats. If you are looking for assistance ahead of your non-PPR draft, we're here to help with our updated 2025 fantasy football standard league (non-PPR) rankings for all positions. In our top 400 […]

Vikings Have Inquired About Adam Thielen

The Minnesota Vikings have interest in acquiring veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen from the Carolina Panthers, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Minnesota's receiving corps is thin to open the season, with Jordan Addison facing a three-game suspension and Jalen Nailor (hand) battling injury. Thielen spent the first nine years of his career in Minnesota before […]