Jeremy Pena Will Not Play Wednesday With Knee Injury

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (knee) exited Tuesday's 10-0 win over the Phillies early after fouling a ball off his knee. X-rays were negative, but he will not play in Wednesday's regular-season finale, per MLB.com's Brian McTaggart. The 25-year-old went 2-for-4 with a single, a two-run home run, and a strikeout before exiting. Pena had […]

Ryan Helsley Jams Finger Tuesday, Should Be Ready For Playoffs

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley (finger) jammed his right middle finger in the eighth inning of Tuesday's 8-7 extra-inning win over the Pirates, exiting after getting one out. However, manager Oli Marmol said after the game that he "should be fine", suggesting that Helsley should be available for Friday's NL Wild Card Game 1. […]

Broncos Defense Worth A Look As A Streamer Against Colts

Most fantasy managers probably will want nothing to do with the Denver Broncos defense/special teams after they allowed 32 points and 385 yards of total offense to the Las Vegas Raiders in the Week 4 loss. The Broncos D is tied for 18th in the league through four weeks with 21 overall points. The good […]

Brandon McManus A Kicking Streamer In Week 5

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus hasn't done a whole lot for fantasy managers the last two weeks after making six of his seven field-goal tries in Weeks 1 and 2. In the last two weeks, though, he's made just two of three field-goal attempts and has missed one of his three extra-point tries. The 31-year-old […]

RJ Barrett Scores Game-High 21 Points On Tuesday

New York Knicks forward RJ Barrett finished with a game-high 21 points during the preseason win over the Pistons on Tuesday night. He also added five rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block. The 22-year-old looked good in this one, shooting 8-for-14 from the field and 3-for-5 from deep. Barrett, who averaged a career-high […]

Albert Okwuegbunam Not On The Streaming Radar

It's not a good sign that Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam has just two more receptions (six) than receiver Kendall Hinton through the first four games of the season. Okwuegbunam also has only four more targets (10) than fellow tight end Eric Saubert, who has also scored a touchdown. The bottom line is that […]

Alec Pierce (WR, IND) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Alec Pierce was able to break out last season for the Cincinnati Bearcats in fantastic stride with Desmond Ridder's phenomenal final college season, going for 884 yards receiving and eight touchdowns on 52 receptions over 14 games; not to mention his […]

KJ Hamler Can't Be Trusted In Starting Lineups

Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler caught his first pass of the season in the Week 4 loss to the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders -- a 55-yard hookup with quarterback Russell Wilson. Hamler has already missed one game this year due to injury and has caught one of his two targets. While he will have […]

FanDuel PGA DFS Lineup Picks: 2022 Shriners Children's Open

Hello RotoBaller PGA crew! It's great to be back with you guys and I appreciate you joining us here at RotoBaller for your PGA DFS research. This week we'll dig into the FanDuel PGA DFS slate for the third event of the season. In this article, we'll discuss some of the standout PGA DFS plays […]

Jerry Jeudy Is A WR3 For Thursday Night

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy caught his second touchdown pass of the season in the Week 4 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. It was a nice bounce-back performance after going for just three catches on nine targets for 28 yards in Weeks 2 and 3. He currently ranks third on the team in […]

Courtland Sutton Remains A Strong WR2 In Week 5

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton leads the team in catches (24), targets (35) and receiving yards (343) through the first four weeks of the 2022 season as quarterback Russell Wilson's go-to option in the passing game. That should continue on Thursday night in a Week 4 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. Sutton caught five […]

Mathew Barzal Signs Contract Extenison With Islanders

On Tuesday, New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal signed an eight-year contract at $9.15 million annually to remain an Islander. Last season Barzal like his teammates, had a disappointing season. New York missed the playoffs, and Barzal only scored 15 goals, a career low. However, the new contract for the British Columbia native should motivate […]

Mike Boone Moves Up Depth Chart Entering Week 5

Denver Broncos running back Mike Boone will have a larger role in Week 5 against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday night and for the rest of the season after lead back Javonte Williams (knee) suffered a season-ending torn ACL in the Week 4 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Melvin Gordon III is fully expected […]

Shaquille Leonard Also Dealing With Broken Nose

Indianapolis Colts All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard (concussion, nose), who has already been ruled out for Thursday night's game against the Denver Broncos after suffering a concussion in the Week 4 loss to the Tennessee Titans, is also dealing with a broken nose. Head coach Frank Reich said the broken nose could impact his return to […]

Tyler Lockett A WR3 Vs. Saints In Week 5

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett is off to a solid start in 2022, having caught 27 passes for 302 yards through four games. Lockett will look to find the end zone for the first time in 2022 against the New Orleans Saints on the road in Week 5. The Saints are allowing the 12th-most […]

D.K. Metcalf A WR2 In Week 5

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf caught seven of his 10 targets for 149 yards in a Week 4 win over the Detroit Lions. Metcalf came into the game with just 135 receiving yards through three games and more than doubled that total against Detroit. He will look for another big performance against the New […]

Jose Miranda Day-To-Day With Mouth Contusion

Minnesota Twins rookie corner infielder Jose Miranda (mouth) is being listed as day-to-day after being hit by a pitch in Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Miranda was forced from the game early, but it looks like he's avoided a serious injury. However, with just one game remaining in the Twins season, it's possible […]

Rashaad Penny A Flex Play In Week 5

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny had a breakout game against the Detroit Lions in Week 4, rushing 17 times for 151 yards and two touchdowns while catching a six-yard pass. Penny will look to keep it going in Week 5's road matchup against the New Orleans Saints. The Saints have been tough on enemy […]

Ryan Helsley Injures His Hand Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley (hand) left his appearance on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates alongside trainer Chris Conroy and appeared to be focusing on his right hand after fielding a ball in play. Helsley threw one pitch after, shook his head, and left the field. The Cardinals will surely be releasing more information […]

Geno Smith A QB2 In Week 5

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith was impressive in a Week 4 win over the Detroit Lions, completing 23 of his 30 passes for 320 yards and two touchdowns while adding 49 yards and another score on seven carries. Smith will look to keep it going against the New Orleans Saints on the road in Week […]

Colton McKivitz Dealing With Sprained MCL

San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Colton McKivitz (knee) suffered a sprained MCL in Monday night's win over the Los Angeles Rams. McKivitz had been filling in for Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams, who has a high-ankle sprain. Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that McKivitz is going to be "out a while" following the […]

Bailey Zappe (QB, NE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: If you're like me and love watching teams and prospects outside of College Football's Power 5 conferences, then Bailey Zappe had you hardcore advocating for his Heisman candidacy last year. Though the one-year Western Kentucky QB ended up going 137th overall on draft […]

Jake Fromm Works Out With Giants

The New York Giants worked out quarterback Jake Fromm on Tuesday. The Giants are dealing with injuries to each of their top two quarterbacks as Daniel Jones has an ankle injury and Tyrod Taylor is in the league's concussion protocol. Fromm was in town as a contingency plan in case neither Jones nor Taylor is […]

Chase McLaughlin Signs With Colts

The Indianapolis Colts signed kicker Chase McLaughlin from the practice squad on Tuesday and released wide receiver Dezmon Patmon in a corresponding move. McLaughlin appeared in 16 games for the Cleveland Browns in 2021 and has already kicked in three games for the Colts in 2022, hitting three of his four field goals. The veteran […]

Andy Isabella Released By Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals released wide receiver Andy Isabella on Tuesday. Isabella was the team's second-round pick back in 2019 and finishes his Arizona career with 33 catches for 447 yards and three touchdowns over 39 games. Arizona selected Isabella with the 62nd overall pick in the 2019 draft, two picks ahead of D.K. Metcalf and […]

Aaron Judge Breaks AL Record, Hits Homer No. 62

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge made history on Tuesday in the second game of a doubleheader against the Texas Rangers when he clobbered home run No. 62 on the season off Rangers right-hander Jesus Tinoco in the first inning to break Roger Maris' single-season American League home run record. The 30-year-old slugger is having […]

Gordon Hayward Doubtful For Wednesday's Preseason Game

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (knee) is considered doubtful for Wednesday's preseason matchup against the Indiana Pacers. He missed their first preseason game due to a concussion. Now, Hayward is dealing with a banged up knee that he injured during practice. He should be fine for the regular season, but who knows if he'll actually […]

Jonathan Taylor Hoping To Play Thursday

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) told reporters that he is hoping to play through a sprained right ankle in Thursday night's game against the Denver Broncos. Taylor twisted his ankle in a Week 4 loss to the Tennessee Titans and has been "rehabbing furiously" since the injury in attempts to get on the […]

Trey McBride (TE, ARI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Trey McBride's 2022 NFL Draft stock fell a bit--likely due to being smaller than average at 6'4 (yet 260-lb.) and thus lacking the red zone threat of more traditional TEs. However, if you caught glimpses of McBride over the past three […]

Nikola Jokic Practices On Tuesday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (wrist) was a full participant during Tuesday's practice, according to head coach Mike Malone. The superstar big man came out of Monday's preseason contest with a wrist injury. It doesn't sound like this is a serious injury, so fantasy managers shouldn't be concerned about Jokic missing time. The expectation is […]