Charles Jourdain Set To Open Up Saturday's Main Card In Paris

Set to kick off Saturday's main card of action in Paris, Canada's Charles Jourdain (13-5-1) will look to rebound from a majority decision loss in July of 2022 when he battles Nathaniel Wood. Having a somewhat par performance overall in the UFC, Jourdain is currently 4-4-1. With tons of finishing potential shown through his career, […]

Kyle Pitts (TE, ATL) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~24 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~32 ANALYSIS: A pretty vanilla take as many analysts have been screaming about Kyle Pitts from the rooftops all offseason, he is simply a generational talent that is too great to ignore. While many of you are probably sick and tired of hearing about him, the landscape […]

Drake London Still Absent At Practice

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (knee) exited their preseason opener about three weeks ago and has yet to return to practice. The 21-year-old was again missing on Wednesday, continuing to add concern for his Week 1 status. The eighth overall pick in this year's draft has already risen to the top of the depth […]

Is David Montgomery A Good Fantasy Football Pick? Where Should I Draft David Montgomery In 2022?

The Chicago Bears are projected to conduct one of the worst offenses in the league this year, at least according to fantasy football managers. With only two players being selected inside the first 100 picks, it’s clear that Chicago is not loaded with enticing fantasy options. The first off the board is running back David […]

Cut-Down Casualties to Keep an Eye On In Fantasy Football

All NFL teams trimmed their rosters down to 53 players on Tuesday afternoon. Most of the moves were widely expected as organizations parted ways with players ranging from expensive veterans to non-impactful replacements to low-ranking rookies. However, some cuts came as a bit of a surprise, especially those that could have fantasy football ramifications. Let's […]

Buccaneers Place Ryan Jensen On Injured Reserve

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed center Ryan Jensen (knee) on Injured Reserve, guaranteeing he'll miss at least the first four games. The team decided to put him on IR instead of the Physically Unable to Perform list in case the 31-year-old is able to return to action later in the season. This is a […]

Broncos Sign Russell Wilson To A Five-Year Extension

The Denver Broncos have signed quarterback Russell Wilson to a five-year extension, tying him to the team until 2029. The deal is reportedly worth $245 million with $165 million guaranteed. This marks the latest of several massive extensions provided to elite NFL quarterbacks. Denver acquired the 33-year-old earlier this offseason in a blockbuster trade with […]

Will Deebo Samuel Be Used As a "Wide-Back" in 2022? Where Should I Draft Deebo?

Deebo Samuel had his true breakout season during the 2021 season, as he put up 77 receptions for 1,405 receiving yards and six touchdowns in his third season with the San Francisco 49ers. With an astronomical 18.2 yards per catch, Samuel looked like one of the best wide receivers in the NFL last year. Despite […]

Is Donovan Peoples-Jones the Browns WR2? Should I Draft Him in Fantasy Football?

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones has gained sleeper status throughout the offseason in fantasy football. Coming off a 34 receptions, 597 yards, and three touchdowns season, he could be on his way to fantasy relevance. The third-year player out of Michigan has every opportunity to be the Browns' WR2 wideout behind Amari Cooper, but […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/1/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/1/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. A couple of short four-game slates on tap, a pretty good day to limit our play. We'll highlight the top plays for both slate in this post, let's go!   Top Hitters for 9/1/22 Early […]

MMA DFS Value Picks - UFC Paris: Gane vs. Tuivasa (Premium Content)

We're making history this weekend, folks. Or at least, the Ultimate Fighting Championship is. The UFC is visiting France for the first time in its near-30-year history as Accor Arena, in Paris, will be the center of attention this Saturday when things get down and the first fight's horn blows announcing the start of the […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/1/22): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Thursday and happy September, RotoBallers! This is John Brubaker dropping some of my favorite plays for today's slate. After a mid-size slate last week, we're unfortunately stuck with a tiny slate tonight, with four games on DraftKings and three games on FanDuel. While it is nicer to have a large player pool on a […]

Winners from the 2022-23 NBA Offseason Trades - Part 1

The NBA offseason has turned into a matter of days--hours, if you push it--when it comes to player movement. Tampering present or not, the truth is that franchises lose no time in inking their new acquisitions to healthy deals, wheeling and dealing rookies and draft picks left and right, and pulling off trades with other […]

Ellis Johnsons' Wide Receivers #11-19: Half PPR Draft Rankings

Last season, my wide receiver draft rankings finished 15th in the FantasyPros accuracy contest.  I have projected each player's stat lines and this is where they line up. In this series of articles, I share my top-60 receivers, with a detailed analysis of each player.  My projections are created based on the number of passing […]

DraftKings MMA, UFC DFS Lineup Picks - UFC Paris: Gane vs. Tuivasa

We're making history this weekend, folks. Or at least, the Ultimate Fighting Championship is. The UFC is visiting France for the first time in its near-30-year history as Accor Arena, in Paris, will be the center of attention this Saturday when things get down and the first fight's horn blows announcing the start of the […]

Kyle Hamilton, Nick Bosa, Budda Baker, and 3 Other IDP Busts Being Drafted Far Above Projections

The Ravens' first-round draft pick, safety Kyle Hamilton, enters the 2022 NFL season with massive hype in real life and in the IDP fantasy football community. He’s being drafted as the 32nd defensive player taken in Sleeper drafts. Will a rookie safety really finish as the 32nd-highest scoring IDP? In 2021, only seven safeties finished […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (9/1/22)

Hey there, RotoBallers, it's Thunder Dan and I am back with some of my favorite MLB bets for Thursday, September 1st, 2022. I hope you cashed my two main recommendations on Tuesday! It's a small slate of games with only 16 teams in action, but I have found a few spots that I like today […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for September 1st, 2022

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily MLB injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy baseball (DFS) lineups, every day of the MLB season. Below is our updated list of injured MLB players for September 1st, 2022. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Is James Conner a Good Fantasy Pick? Where Should I Draft Him?

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner’s NFL career has been full of ups and downs. The former third-round pick started his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers before joining the Cardinals during the 2021 offseason. During his first season, Conner was primarily Le’Veon Bell’s backup. However, Conner turned into a fantasy star when Bell sat out […]

Suggested Roster Builds From Every Draft Slot: Fantasy Football Positions To Prioritize

The most popular preseason fantasy football question is “who do I take with the first pick?” We have covered that here. So we now must address a question that is asked seemingly almost as often, which is “how do I start my draft? What positions should I go for first, and in what order?” Every […]

Running Back Value Picks: Middle-Round Targets for Fantasy Football

Once you reach the middle rounds of drafts, everyone wants to draft high-upside players that can provide a great return on value. You can afford to take some risks on a variety of different players, including forgotten veterans, players returning from injuries, or even skilled players with potential playing time concerns. It's essential to have […]

Ellis Johnson's Top 10 Wide Receivers: Half-PPR Fantasy Football Rankings

We’re back! Last season, I'm proud to say my wide receiver draft rankings finished 15th in the FantasyPros accuracy contest. After releasing a fantasy football rankings article in May and July, I have decided to make an updated version for the fantasy draft season. I have projected each player's stat lines and this is where […]

IDP Draft Targets: Favorable Strengths of Schedule for Fantasy Football

This summer, I modeled the upcoming NFL season and projected how many tackles, interceptions, and sacks each defensive unit should be projected to amass in 2022. I accounted for 2020 and 2021 performance by each team themselves and the offenses they are facing this year. When making predictions for IDP units, you should consider both […]

Is Late-Round QB A Viable Strategy? QB Options To Target in Fantasy Football Drafts

It has generally been an accepted strategy by many in the fantasy community that you should always wait on a quarterback as the position can be hard to predict and the same players don't always repeat at the top every year. This has also rung true in most leagues since the running back position tends […]

Mid-Round Tight End Draft Values for Fantasy Football

Once you reach the middle rounds of drafts, everyone wants to draft high-upside players that can provide a great return on value. You can afford to take some risks on a variety of different players, including forgotten veterans, players returning from injuries, or even skilled players with potential playing time concerns. It's essential to have […]

Top NFL Team Defense (DST) Targets for Fantasy Football Drafts

Yes, it's me, and I'm back to talk to you about fantasy football defenses. I'm not sure how I ended up as a Defense Guy, but I was honored that my weekly DST rankings won the FSWA Award for Best Football Ongoing Series -- and that the weekly Youtube Pick 3(DST) series where I give […]

Mid-Round Wide Receiver Draft Values for Fantasy Football

Once you reach the middle rounds of drafts, everyone wants to draft high-upside players that can provide a great return on value. You can afford to take some risks on a variety of different players, including forgotten veterans, players returning from injuries, or even skilled players with potential playing time concerns. It's essential to have […]

Michael Lorenzen Set For Rehab Start Friday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) will continue his rehab assignment Friday with Single-A Inland Empire. He was blasted for six runs across 3 2/3 innings during his second rehab outing with Triple-A Salt Lake. The 30-year-old has been sidelined since July 1 with a shoulder strain. He owns a 4.94 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, […]

Anthony Rizzo Dealing With Back Issue

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) was out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels with a back injury. According to Yankees manager Aaron Boone, the 33-year-old is not expected to be placed on the injured list. "He is not able to do the level of exercises he does […]

Jon Berti Exits With Hip Soreness

Miami Marlins infielder/outfielder Jon Berti (hip) was removed from Wednesday's loss to the Tampa Bay Rays with right hip soreness. He went 2-for-4 with a home run and a steal before exiting during the eighth inning of Wednesday's game. The 32-year-old is considered day-to-day. Miami is off on Thursday; Berti's next chance to return to […]