Geno Smith, Drew Lock QB Competition Continues

Seattle Seahawks quarterbacks Geno Smith and Drew Lock have been competing to be under center in Week 1 ever since Lock was acquired from the Broncos earlier this offseason, and it appears the battle will continue. Head coach Pete Carroll said the team will take "all the time we need" to declare a starter. Smith […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Expected To Start In Preseason Finale

With San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (hamstring) still sidelined, Jeff Wilson Jr. is expected to start the team's preseason finale on Thursday against the Houston Texans. Wilson played in just nine regular season games last year due to injury and finished with 79 carries for 294 yards and two touchdowns. But he's healthy […]

Kenneth Gainwell (RB, PHI) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~110 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~122 ANALYSIS: Kenneth Gainwell was a trending late-round sleeper going into drafts last year. After being selected in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL draft, he appeared to be positioned to operate as the Eagles' No. 2 back behind Miles Sanders. Unfortunately for Gainwell, Boston Scott […]

Mack Hollins The Favorite For No. 3 Job

The biggest news at Las Vegas Raiders training camp this summer has been wide receiver Mack Hollins seemingly winning the No. 3 receiver spot and the team releasing Demarcus Robinson. Hollins will still be well behind Davante Adams, Hunter Renfrow and tight end Darren Waller in the pecking order for targets from quarterback Derek Carr […]

D'Andre Swift Is Detroit's Best Playmaker

Detroit Lions third-year running back D'Andre Swift showed up to training camp in great shape and is focused on having the breakout season that the team thinks he can have in this offense. The Lions will continue to rotate Swift with veteran Jamaal Williams, but Swift remains the team's best playmaker. He'll get his share […]

Tony Pollard (RB, DAL) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~70 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~79 ANALYSIS: Make no mistake about it, Tony Pollard is Ezekiel Elliott's backup. That's been clear the past three seasons. The Cowboys continue to be hamstrung by Zeke's six-year, $90M contract extension signed back in 2019 and are essentially forced to give him most of the touches. […]

Darnell Mooney Has Been Impressive

The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain writes that Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney has been the team's most impressive player in training camp. He was the No. 2 receiver last year behind Allen Robinson II, but this year he's the unquestioned No. 1, and there's a big drop-off to No. 2. Mooney has caught everything thrown […]

Dolphins Working Out Tre Flowers

The Miami Dolphins are working out veteran free-agent outside linebacker Trey Flowers on Wednesday, according to sources. A two-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots, Flowers was released by the Detroit Lions in March, and he just turned 29 years old. In just seven games played with Detroit in 2021 due to injuries, […]

Sterling Shepard Activated From PUP List

The New York Giants activated wide receiver Sterling Shepard (Achilles) from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Wednesday. Shepard has been recovering from a torn Achilles that he suffered last year and is now ready to practice in training camp. The 29-year-old played in a career-low seven games in 2021 because of injuries and […]

Shaquem Griffin Announces His Retirement

Former Seattle Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin announced his retirement from professional football on Wednesday. Griffin had his left hand amputated at age 4 because of amniotic-band syndrome and became the first player with one hand to be drafted in the NFL's modern era when Seattle took him in the fifth round in 2018. In three […]

A.J. Brown Has Exceeded Expectations

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown has exceeded expectations in training camp after the team traded a first- and third-round pick to acquire him from the Tennessee Titans during this year's NFL draft. Brown has been one of the best players this summer, according to The Athletic's Bo Wulf. He has been dominant on a […]

Late-Round Draft Values: Running Backs for Fantasy Football

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

Josh Allen To Be Rested In Preseason Finale

The Buffalo Bills have decided to rest quarterback Josh Allen for their final preseason game on Friday against the Carolina Panthers. Allen got some time with the rest of the starters in the team's blowout win over the Denver Broncos last Saturday and looked to be in midseason form, so there's no reason for the […]

Carlos Carrasco Throws Bullpen Session

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (oblique) said he felt "much, much better" after throwing a bullpen session on Tuesday. He's now scheduled to throw another bullpen on Friday. Carrasco was placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained left oblique last week, but he appears to be making good progress. He was […]

Jaylen Waddle (WR, MIA) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~35 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~42 ANALYSIS: Tyreek Hill is the flashiest new toy in town and so is his monster ADP of 24.5, barely past the second round in 12-team drafts. Meanwhile, Jaylen Waddle, the actually-proven, known quantity, who was the most productive player in Miami is often available at a much […]

Garrett Cooper Begins Rehab Assignment

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (concussion) started a minor league rehab assignment with Single-A Jupiter on Tuesday. Manager Don Mattingly said the plan is for Cooper to play three days in a row before being evaluated. Mattingly doesn't think Cooper will need much more time than that, as he has recovered from his concussion […]

Orioles vs. White Sox Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (8/24)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Chicago White Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Wednesday August 24th, 2022. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as […]

Xander Bogaerts, Tommy Pham Won't Play Wednesday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (back) and outfielder Tommy Pham (back) will not play on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Bogaerts left Tuesday's game early with mid-back spasms after going 0-for-2 with a walk. Meanwhile, Pham also left with back spasms in the same contest. It's unclear if either player will need a […]

Rays vs. Angels Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (8/24)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Los Angeles Angels vs. Tampa Bay Rays, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Wednesday, August 24th, 2022. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share […]

Dodgers vs. Brewers Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (8/24)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Milwaukee Brewers vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Wednesday August 24th, 2022. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as […]

Aroldis Chapman Not Ready For High-Leverage Work

In the New York Yankees' 4-2 win on Tuesday over the New York Mets, relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman was nowhere to be found. Relievers Clarke Schmidt and Wandy Peralta combined to shut the door in the Bronx. Schmidt tossed the last three innings before loading the bases with two outs in the ninth inning, at […]

Updated Half-PPR Rankings for 2022 Fantasy Football Drafts: Saquon Barkley, Alvin Kamara, Christian McCaffrey, Cam Akers, Kyle Pitts

Welcome to another edition of our preseason fantasy football rankings, fellow RotoBallers! Today we're looking at our NFL team's updated 2022 fantasy football half-PPR rankings for the top 460 players. Use these tiered rankings for your half-PPR drafts as a guide for who to pick in each round. These half-PPR draft rankings are a consensus of […]

Astros vs. Twins Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (8/24)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Minnesota Twins vs. Houston Astros, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Wednesday, August 24th, 2022. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we […]

Brandon Belt's Knee Bothering Him Again

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers, and he acknowledged that his lingering right knee injury could be career-threatening. It's an injury that Belt is no stranger to, as he's already had multiple surgeries on it in recent seasons. "This one is […]

Mariners vs. Nationals Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (8/24)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Washington Nationals vs. Seattle Mariners, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Wednesday, August 24th, 2022. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we […]

Ryan Pressly Dealing With Stiff Neck

Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly (neck) had a stiff neck and was unavailable to close out Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. With Pressly unable to pitch, Bryan Abreu came in to vulture a one-out save, but Rafael Montero will likely see most of the save chances for Houston if Pressly's injury keeps him […]

X-Rays Negative On Eloy Jimenez

X-rays came back negative on Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (elbow) after he was forced to leave the game early on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles after getting hit in the left elbow by a pitch. Jimenez is considered day-to-day with a bruise, so he dodged a bullet and shouldn't have to go on […]

Juan Soto Not Expected To Play Wednesday

San Diego Padres skipper Bob Melvin said he doesn't expect outfielder Juan Soto (back) to start on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Soto was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup due to left mid-back tightness. The 23-year-old superstar wasn't available to pinch hit on Tuesday, but he's responded well to treatment and should be considered […]

Is Brian Robinson Going to Start for the Commanders? Where Should I Draft Him In Fantasy Football?

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson has been a popular name in the fantasy football community during the preseason. The Commanders used a third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft (98th overall) on the former Alabama running back. Robinson had to wait his turn at Alabama. However, Robinson shined once he became the starter in […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. The Favorite To Back Up Elijah Mitchell

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. participated in only nine games last season, limiting his ability to make an impact. The 26-year-old returned in Week 9 and was productive in the four games he started, averaging 17 carries for 65 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. This included one blowup game in Week 14, featuring […]