Jaguars Acquire Calvin Ridley From The Falcons

The Jacksonville Jaguars acquired wide receiver Calvin Ridley from the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday in exchange for complex draft compensation that can be worth a maximum of a 2023 fifth-round pick and a 2024 fourth-rounder, according to sources. Ridley is suspended through at least this season. If he gets reinstated by a certain date, the […]

Ben Simmons Out On Tuesday Versus Chicago

Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons (knee) has been ruled out for the team's Tuesday night contest against the Chicago Bulls. This is his second straight absence from the same knee soreness. Since this is his first handful of games for over a year, there were bound to be some bumps, bruises, and rest days to […]

Terry Rozier Doubtful Again For Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (ankle) is officially listed as doubtful for the sixth game in a row. At this point, it seems as though the team is in no rush to get players back to the court. Dennis Smith Jr. has had a great start to the season thus far and will continue to […]

Is DeVante Parker Healthy Or Injured? Fantasy Football Injury Update

As we head into November and Week 9 of the NFL season, fantasy managers must react quickly to injury news in order to stay on the path to a fantasy championship. Let's discuss the latest injury news for New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker. Parker was forced to leave New England's Week 8 game […]

Fred VanVleet Tagged As Questionable

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. The 28-year-old missed one game so far due to this back issue. Hopefully, it's not as nagging as a lot of back injuries can be. During his absence, Christian Koloko received the start, but will most likely […]

Cam Reddish And Quentin Grimes Questionable For Wednesday

New York Knicks forward Cam Reddish (illness) and guard Quentin Grimes (foot) have both been listed as questionable for Wednesday night. If Reddish is out, the wing depth will be very thin behind RJ Barrett and Evan Fournier. Grimes would be the one to take some of those minutes if he does play. In most […]

Brooklyn Nets Fire Head Coach Steve Nash

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash was fired by the team on Tuesday. After the Nets got off to a 2-5 start, it seems as though it was a mutual decision to part ways. Heading into this season, after a couple of disappointing ends to the last two seasons, Nash appeared to be on the […]

Khris Middleton Practicing With G-League Team

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (wrist) is taking another step in his rehab and getting back to practice. For now, he's going to practice with the Wisconsin Herd, the Bucks' G League affiliate. We're still at least a couple of weeks away from seeing Middleton suit up, but this is promising news for any fantasy […]

Bradley Chubb Heading To Miami

The Miami Dolphins acquired outside linebacker Bradley Chubb and a fifth-round pick in 2025 from the Denver Broncos on Tuesday in exchange for running back Chase Edmonds, a first-rounder in 2023 and a fourth-rounder in 2024, according to a source. It's a lot to give up, but Chubb is an ascending young pass-rusher that is […]

White Sox Set To Hire Pedro Grifol As Next Manager

According to a tweet from ESPN's Buster Olney on Tuesday, the Chicago White Sox are reportedly set to hire Kansas City Royals bench coach Pedro Grifol as their manager. Olney tweeted on Tuesday, "Pedro Grifol, longtime coach with the Royals, is expected to be the next White Sox manager, an announcement that could come later […]

Broncos Trade For Chase Edmonds

The Denver Broncos acquired running back Chase Edmonds, a first-round pick in 2023 and a fourth-rounder in 2024 from the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday in exchange for outside linebacker Bradley Chubb and a fifth-round pick in 2025, according to a source. The first-rounder next year is really what the Broncos were after here. Edmonds quickly […]

Brock Wright, James Mitchell To Take On Bigger Roles

Following the Detroit Lions' trade of tight end T.J. Hockenson to the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday, second-year tight end Brock Wright (head) and rookie James Mitchell figure to be more prominently involved on offense moving forward. Wright has logged 181 offensive snaps this year behind Hockenson, catching six passes for 88 yards. Mitchell tore his […]

Steelers Trading For William Jackson

The Pittsburgh Steelers are finalizing a trade for Washington Commanders cornerback William Jackson on Tuesday, according to sources. It's unknown what the Commanders will receive in return. It comes after the Steelers traded receiver Chase Claypool to the Chicago Bears for a second-round pick in 2023. Jackson missed his third straight start for Washington in […]

Seahawks Sign Laquon Treadwell To Practice Squad

The Seattle Seahawks are signing free-agent wide receiver Laquon Treadwell to their practice squad on Tuesday, according to a source. The former first-round pick hasn't played yet in 2022 and spent the 2021 season with the Jacksonville Jaguars, recording 33 catches on 51 targets for 434 yards and a touchdown in 12 games (seven starts). […]

D'Andre Swift Not 100 Percent Healthy

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) returned to action in a Week 8 loss to the Miami Dolphins for the first time since Week 3, but he's still not 100 percent. Head coach Dan Campbell openly regretted how much work the team gave Swift in his return last Sunday. "We probably gave Swift […]

Irv Smith Jr. Going On Injured Reserve

The Minnesota Vikings placed tight end Irv Smith Jr. (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, which will keep him out for at least the next four games. He's expected to be sidelined eight to 10 weeks after suffering a high-ankle sprain in the Week 8 win over the Arizona Cardinals. On top of the injury, […]

Bears Acquire Chase Claypool From The Steelers

The Chicago Bears acquired wide receiver Chase Claypool from the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday, according to a source. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Steelers will receiver Chicago's original second-round pick in 2023. It's a hefty price to pay for Claypool, but the Bears were intent on giving developing second-year quarterback Justin Fields another weapon […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (11/1/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for Tennis and Soccer respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL season which means it's time to sharpen our MLB skills and […]

Rondale Moore (WR, ARI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 35% of Leagues ANALYSIS:  The Cardinals welcomed DeAndre Hopkins back a couple of weeks ago and, of course, he was his old self and the no. 1 wideout of 'Zona the minute he graced the gridiron. That was always expected, but what we have grown accustomed […]

Isaiah Likely (TE, BAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: I'm writing this post fully knowing about the existence of this man-machine named Mark Andrews that happens to play tight-end in Baltimore. Another tight end (sorry, Josh Oliver, we don't like you here) and TE2 in the team's depth chart, Isaiah Likely, […]

Greg Dulcich (TE, DEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 42% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It might have taken a while for Greg Dulcich to take off, but one can confidently say his moment has finally arrived and he's definitely flying high these days and with half of the season in the books already. It's been now three […]

Is Irv Smith Jr. Healthy or Injured? T.J. Hockenson Traded To Minnesota Vikings

As we head into November, Week 9 of the NFL season looms on the horizon. As the season progresses, fantasy managers must deal with injuries to players on their rosters. Minnesota Vikings' tight end Irv Smith Jr. is a player of interest this week and his injury status has forced a blockbuster trade for T.J. […]

Elijah Mitchell (RB, SF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 60% of Leagues ANALYSIS: This recommendation is for fantasy managers who are positioned to stash Elijah Mitchell. He entered Week 1 as San Francisco’s RB1 but could only operate in that role for 17 snaps before he encountered a sprained ACL. He was placed on injured […]

Kenyan Drake (RB, BAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 31% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Kenyan Drake already had a moment to flash his talents back in Week 6 when J.K. Dobbins could only play 16 snaps... and he surely delivered the goodies racking up 19.7 PPR points to the tune of a season-high 119 rushing yards and […]

DraftKings NFL DFS: Week 9 Price Analysis & Picks

Hey, RotoBallers! It's Jon Anderson back again to open up the week nine DFS slate! If you're new here, this is not meant to be a definitive "picks" article, but just a first look to point out the best game environments and best projections and value plays. Quite often, by Sunday I'm not on all […]

Terrace Marshall Jr. (WR, CAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS:  Terrace Marshall Jr. really had a tough start to the 2022 season. Hell, he already had a rough rookie season a year ago when he only appeared in 13 games getting a combined 30 targets over the full season. Marshall could only top […]

Ronnie Rivers (RB, LAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The 6’ 0”, 195-pound Ronnie Rivers stockpiled 4,838 total yards while performing collegiately at Fresno State (3,417 rushing/1,421 receiving). Rivers was later signed as an undrafted free agent by Arizona before eventually being signed to the Rams’ practice squad in September. Rivers […]

D'Ernest Johnson Gets Involved In The Backfield

In a 32-13 blowout win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night, Cleveland Browns running back D'Ernest Johnson saw his first carries of the season with the team resting Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt late in the fourth quarter. Johnson finished with four carries for 17 yards on the ground and was not targeted in […]

David Bell Catches Two Passes In Monday's Win

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver David Bell caught both of his targets for 27 yards in Monday night's 32-13 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Halloween night. Bell has been a distant third receiver in the Browns offense this year behind Amari Cooper and Donovan Peoples-Jones in a run-first offense. The 21-year-old third-rounder doesn't have […]

Kyren Williams (RB, LAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Williams accumulated 2,799 total yards during his final two seasons at Notre Dame, and Los Angeles traded up for the opportunity to seize him during last April’s NFL Draft (164th overall). The 5’9”, 195-pound Williams was placed on injured reserve after he […]