Curtis Samuel (WR, WAS) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It is hard to have predicted a better debut by Washington Commanders' new QB Carson Wentz: a top-3 performance at the position with 29.7 FP to the tune of four passing touchdowns. Not bad. Not bad, either? Curtis Samuel's outstanding game […]

Jaylen Warren (RB, PIT) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Heading into the 2022 season, the Steelers backfield belonged to Najee Harris. But after one week, things have changed. Harris suffered a foot injury against the Bengals on Sunday, leaving the game and not returning. It sounds like Harris could be back this […]

Chiefs Put Trent McDuffie On Injured Reserve

The Kansas City Chiefs placed first-round rookie cornerback Trent McDuffie (hamstring) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. He'll now miss at least the next four games in his rookie season. Before getting injured in the season-opening blowout win over the Arizona Cardinals, the 22-year-old played 32 defensive snaps. The Chiefs will be looking for the likes […]

Celtics Sign Justin Jackson To Exhibit 10 Deal

Free-agent forward Justin Jackson agreed to an exhibit 10 deal with the Celtics. He was drafted with the No. 15 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft and spent his first few seasons in Sacramento. Since then, he's made stops in Dallas, OKC, Milwaukee, Boston, and Phoenix. Although Jackson hasn't found a permanent home since entering […]

J.C. Jackson Heading In The Right Direction

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson (ankle) was upgraded to limited in Tuesday's practice estimation, which is a step forward after he was inactive in the Week 1 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. "He's headed in the right direction, but...still a lot to be decided before game time on Thursday night," head coach Brandon […]

Colts Sign Chase McLaughlin, Lucas Havrisik

The Indianapolis Colts signed free-agent kickers Chase McLaughlin and Lucas Havrisik to their practice squad on Tuesday after waiving Rodrigo Blankenship, according to sources. McLaughlin went 5-for-6 on field goals and 11-for-11 on extra points in four games for the Colts in 2019, while Havrisik spent time with the team in rookie camp. The Colts […]

Joe Harris Expected To Be Fully Healthy For Camp

Brooklyn Nets forward Joe Harris (ankle) is expected to be 100% for the start of training camp. The 31-year-old was limited to 14 games last season before undergoing two procedures on his ankle, so losing him was a tough blow for a Brooklyn team that struggled. Harris has established himself as a potent offensive threat […]

Texans Want To Increase Dameon Pierce's Workload

Houston Texans rookie running back Dameon Pierce played only 29% of the team's 70 offensive snaps in the Week 1 tie with the Indianapolis Colts. He ran for only 33 yards on 11 carries and caught one pass for six yards while taking a back seat to veteran Rex Burkhead. Burkhead played 71% of the […]

The (L)Earning Curve Sports Betting Podcast - Week Two NFL Betting Preview

Thunder Dan Palyo (@ThunderDanDFS) and Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) preview all Week Two NFL games and give their initial recommendations for which games to target for spread bets, over/under bets, and money line bets. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, Saturdays from 3-5 […]

Zack Wheeler Throws Bullpen Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (forearm) threw a successful bullpen session on Tuesday, and he's scheduled to throw another one or live batting practice on Friday in Atlanta. Barring setbacks, Wheeler could be back in the starting rotation for the Phillies as early as next Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Phillies could […]

Hawks Add Jarrett Culver On A Two-Way Deal

Free-agent guard Jarrett Culver agreed to a two-way contract with Atlanta. The Timberwolves took Culver with the No. 6 pick of the 2019 NBA Draft. He spent two seasons in Minnesota before he was shipped to Memphis in August 2021. However, the 23-year-old didn't meet expectations with either club, averaging 6.6 points and 2.7 rebounds […]

Jake Layman Agrees To Camp Deal With Boston

Free-agent forward Jake Layman signed a training camp deal with the Boston Celtics. As a result, he will compete for a roster spot leading up to the regular season. The 28-year-old has been in the NBA for six seasons, making stops in Portland and Minnesota. During that span, he's averaged 4.8 points and 1.7 rebounds. […]

Donald Parham Jr. Officially Out For Week 2

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Donald Parham Jr. (hamstring) has been officially ruled out for their Week 2 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. Head coach Brandon Staley confirmed that Parham is not ready to play yet. Honestly, it seemed like a longshot that Parham would be ready on a short week. Gerald Everett should […]

Jordan Goodwin Lands Exhibit 10 Deal With Wizards

Free-agent guard Jordan Goodwin signed an exhibit 10 deal with Washington. Goodwin went undrafted in 2021 and spent most of last season with the Capital City Go-Go and averaged 15.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 3.6 assists. He also played two games with the Wizards, signing a 10-day contract with the team back in December. The […]

Kendrick Bourne Could See An Increased Role

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne is likely to have an increased role going forward, according to Jeff Howe of The Athletic. It sounds like Bourne was late to a pregame meeting before their final preseason game. That landed him in the doghouse with the coaching staff. In Week 1, Bourne finished with one […]

Is Jamaal Williams A Good Fantasy Football Pickup for Week 2? Waiver Wire Outlook

The Detroit Lions entered the 2022 season with D'Andre Swift installed as their starting running back and Jamaal Williams expected to serve as his backup. Both Swift and Williams came up big in a Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, with the latter rushing 11 times for 28 yards and two touchdowns while adding […]

Corey Seager Retreats To The Bench

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics. It looks to be a routine day off for Seager, but fantasy managers need to act accordingly. In his first year in Texas after signing a big free-agent deal in the offseason, Seager has hit .246/.322/.456 with a […]

49ers Work Out Multiple Running Backs

The San Francisco 49ers are in search of more depth at the running back position. They recently lost Elijah Mitchell (knee) who is expected to miss roughly two months of action. That being said, the 49ers want to add some depth behind Jeff Wilson Jr. on their roster. On Tuesday, they worked out Devonta Freeman, […]

Anthony Rizzo Could Return This Weekend

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (head) said he's targeting a return in one of the team's next two series, but he won't play against the division-rival Boston Red Sox in a two-game series that begins on Tuesday. The 33-year-old left-handed slugger could be back in the lineup this weekend against the Milwaukee Brewers, […]

Ty Montgomery Placed On Injured Reserve

New England Patriots running back Ty Montgomery (knee) has been officially placed on the injured reserve. He has been dealing with an knee injury since the preseason. Now, the team has decided to send him to the injured reserve. That means, Montgomery will miss at least four games while recovering from his knee injury. Damien […]

Ty France Returns To The Lineup Tuesday

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France (wrist) is back at first base and is hitting second on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres and right-hander Yu Darvish. France didn't start the series finale on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves due to a left wrist injury, but he's back in there after the off day on […]

Mitch Haniger Not Starting Against Padres

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (back) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres. Haniger will start on the bench after leaving the game early on Sunday with lower back tightness. He should be considered day-to-day for now. The 31-year-old veteran has only had 163 at-bats this year and is […]

Latavius Murray Joins Saints

The New Orleans Saints have signed running back Latavius Murray to their practice squad. This doesn't come as a surprise after Mark Ingram II struggled in Week 1, while Alvin Kamara (ribs) continues to deal with a lingering injury. Murray spent two seasons with New Orleans before joining the Baltimore Ravens last season. In 14 […]

Brandon Lowe Goes On The Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays placed second baseman Brandon Lowe (back) on the 10-day injured list with lower back discomfort on Tuesday and recalled catcher Rene Pinto from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. The injured list move is retroactive to Sept. 12. Lowe can return from the injured list on Sept. 22, but it remains […]

Tim Anderson Cleared To Ramp Up Baseball Activities

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (hand) followed up with a hand specialist and has been cleared to ramp up his baseball activities immediately. If he can avoid any setbacks after having left hand surgery on Aug. 6, Anderson could potentially return to the White Sox's starting lineup at some point next week. There's very […]

Mets Plan To Activate Max Scherzer When He's Eligible

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique) will either throw a simulated game at Citi Field on Wednesday or make a minor league rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse. In either scenario, the Mets plan to activate him from the injured list as soon as he's eligible on Sept. 19. "That's the hope," said skipper […]

Alek Manoah Cleared To Start Game 2 Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah (illness) has recovered from his stomach bug and won't have any restrictions when he starts Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. Manoah was originally scheduled to start Game 1, but he was scratched due to a stomach bug. The 24-year-old right-hander will […]

Jake Fraley Leaves Game 1 Early Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (head) left Game 1 of a doubleheader early on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates when he was hit in the head by a fastball from Manny Banuelos. Fraley was down on the ground for a bit before he was able to get up and walk off the field under his […]

Luis Robert Returns On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (hand) is back in center field and is batting seventh on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies and right-hander Chad Kuhl. Robert has been sidelined for all but two games in the month of September due to hand and wrist injuries. He hasn't played in a full game since Sept. […]