MyCole Pruitt Joins Falcons

Free-agent tight end MyCole Pruitt has signed with the Atlanta Falcons. The former fifth-round pick has bounced around the league since entering it in 2015. Pruitt appeared in 16 games last season, but finished with 14 receptions for 145 yards. He has mainly been depth and a blocker throughout his career. Pruitt will be nice […]

Danny Shelton Has Workout With Raiders

Free-agent defensive tackle Danny Shelton had a workout with the Las Vegas Raiders. The former first-round pick has struggled to make much of an impact over the last two seasons. Before that, Shelton recorded 61 tackles and three sacks through 16 games with the New England Patriots. Lately, the Raiders have made it a habit […]

Anthony Rizzo Could Return Tuesday

New York Yankees skipper Aaron Boone said that first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) could return to the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners if he has a successful workout on Monday and team trainers clear him. Rizzo is missing his fourth straight game on Monday with lower back soreness, but it sounds as […]

Brett Maher Has Workout With Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys have decided to bring in some more kickers for added competition. They hosted kickers Brett Maher, Cole Murphy and Matt Ammendola for workouts. Cleary, the organization isn't happy with the results they're getting from Lirim Hajrullahu and rookie Jonathan Garibay. The team might add another kicker to the mix, but that remains […]

Miguel Vargas Optioned To Minors

The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned rookie third baseman Miguel Vargas to the minors on Monday with third baseman Justin Turner (abdomen) on track to return from the injured list on Tuesday. Vargas, the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, only appeared in two games for the Dodgers after being called up. He managed to […]

Julio Rodriguez's Wrist Still Not 100 Percent

Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez's wrist is still "feeling it a little bit on the vibration" when swinging in the batting cages, according to manager Scott Servais. However, the Mariners aren't ruling out a return from the 10-day injured list for Rodriguez on Wednesday, but they want to see how he responds after more […]

Anthony Rizzo Still Out Against Mariners

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Seattle Mariners. This will be Rizzo's fourth straight game on the bench due to lower back tightness, but fantasy managers should continue to consider him day-to-day for now. The 33-year-old does have a history of back injuries, […]

Mid-Offseason Wide Receiver Rankings: Half-PPR Fantasy Football Analysis

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 they line up. In this article, I share my top 60 receivers, with a detailed analysis of most players.  Get ready as I break down why I have moved some players […]

Updated PPR Rankings for 2022 Fantasy Football Drafts: Tyreek Hill, Miles Sanders, Chris Godwin, A.J. Brown, Antonio Gibson

Welcome back RotoBallers to more fantasy football rankings! The NFL season is creeping up on us, and we're back with our updated 2022 fantasy football PPR rankings (top 490). These consensus staff rankings are put together by Nick Mariano, Pierre Camus, Scott Engel and Brandon Murchison. You'll also find some recent fantasy football news and NFL headlines, […]

Shohei Ohtani Gets Rare Off Day

Los Angeles Angels pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Oakland Athletics. This will be a rare off day for the two-way superstar. Max Stassi will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth against lefty Cole Irvin. Fantasy managers can look elsewhere for a streaming […]

Thiago Santos Continues To Struggle

The rough road since a loss to Jon Jones continued for Thiago Santos on Saturday when he suffered a fourth-round TKO loss. In 17:31 of action, Santos tallied only 53 significant strikes compared to that of Jamahal Hill's 89. Santos' ground game was not working, and he could only land six of his 20 takedown […]

Michael Gallup Continues To Progress

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (knee), who is recovering from a torn left ACL suffered last year in Week 17, continues to progress in his recovery and was seen running and cutting at training camp on Monday. Gallup remains on the Physically Unable to Perform list and isn't allowed to take part in practice. […]

Where Should I Draft Chris Olave for Fantasy Football? NFL Wide Receiver Rookie Outlook

There continues to be an influx of talented wide receivers in the NFL draft every year and it doesn't appear that this season will be an exception. One of the most exciting wide receiver prospects from this year's draft is Chris Olave out of Ohio State, who was selected by the New Orleans Saints. Considering […]

Jamahal Hill Scores Big With TKO Victory

Jamahal Hill capitalized on a huge opportunity on Saturday and finished a title challenger in Thiago Santos in the night's fourth round of main-event action. On a card complete with finishes, Hill did not disappoint, closing out the night with his third straight victory via finish. In 17:31 of action, Hill tallied 89 significant strikes […]

Joe Burrow Does Light Throwing Monday

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (appendix) was seen at training camp practice on Monday doing some very light throwing. It's the first time that Burrow has done anything since having an appendectomy on July 26. The Bengals are easing their star quarterback back onto the field at camp, and he has plenty of time to […]

Marquise Brown Takes Part In Individual Drills

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marquise Brown (hamstring) was back on the practice field at training camp on Monday and took part in individual drills. The plan is to increase his workload until he's going full speed, most likely by Wednesday, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury. The 25-year-old is unlikely to play in the team's […]

Kyle Hendricks Undergoes MRI On Monday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) underwent an MRI on Monday. The right-hander is hopeful to get back on the mound before the end of the season. He has been sidelined since early June due to a lingering right shoulder issue. The MRI revealed that Hendricks hasn't been progressing well. It sounds like the […]

Chargers Sign Cameron Hunt

The Los Angeles Chargers signed first-team All-USFL center/offensive guard Cameron  Hunt to an undisclosed deal on Monday, according to a source. He played with the Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders before joining the USFL with the Birmingham Stallions this summer. Hunt has never played in an NFL game and will strictly serve as offensive line […]

Evan Longoria Activated And Starting On Monday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Monday. The veteran infielder missed two weeks due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain. However, Longoria is back and playing third base and batting fourth against lefty Blake Snell on Monday. The expectation is that Longoria will continue […]

Treylon Burks Listed As Second-Teamer On Depth Chart

Tennessee Titans rookie wide receivers Treylon Burks and Kyle Philips are listed as second-teamers, behind Robert Woods and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, on the team's first unofficial depth chart of training camp. Racey McMath and Dez Fitzpatrick are listed as on the third team, followed by a bunch of others. Burks had conditioning issues due to asthma […]

Vicente Luque Stopped By TKO On Saturday

Picking up his first professional loss by stoppage, Vicente Luque came up short in Saturday night's co-main event against Geoff Neal via third-round TKO. In 12:01 of action, Luque landed 97 significant strikes and stuffed three of Neal's four takedown tries on the night. With the first two rounds pretty much split, Luque's demise came […]

Jason Heyward Done With The Cubs

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of the regular season. Also, the organization announced that Heyward won't return to the Cubs roster next season. The veteran outfielder is owed $22 million for the 2023 season, which is the last year on his eight-year deal. The Cubs will likely […]

Javonte Williams, Melvin Gordon III To Be On Pitch Count

Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Justin Outten is really excited for the running back room this year, but he said the RBs will be on a pitch count throughout the season. Here we go again. Javonte Williams and Melvin Gordon III were in a near-even timeshare for all of the 2021 season, and they finished with […]

Kyle Farmer Scratched On Monday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Kyle Farmer (neck) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Monday's game against the New York Mets. The 31-year-old is dealing with neck stiffness, so he'll get the night off. This doesn't sound like something that is going to force Farmer to the injured list. Fantasy managers should assume he's day-to-day […]

Chase Claypool Returns To Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (shoulder) was in full pads for training camp practice and was participating in drills on Monday. Claypool initially injured his shoulder on July 29, but he's back in action now and will have plenty of time to get back to 100 percent health before the Week 1 season opener. […]

Geoff Neal Scores Big TKO Victory On Saturday

Handing his opponent his first stoppage loss, Geoff Neal shined in Saturday night's co-main event by earning a third-round TKO victory over Vicente Luque. In 12:01 of total action, Neal tallied 121 significant strikes (12 significant strikes landed per minute) and landed one of his three takedowns. This was a huge win for Neal, propelling […]

Diontae Johnson Dealing With Hip Injury

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that wide receiver Diontae Johnson (hip) is working through a hip-flexor injury at training camp. The Steelers are likely to play it safe with their unquestioned No. 1 receiver, and fantasy managers shouldn't expect to see him on the field this Saturday for the team's preseason opener against […]

Zac Pauga Unsuccessful In Bid For TUF Heavyweight Crown

Not only was Zac Pauga's undefeated streak snapped on Saturday, but he suffered a second-round TKO loss, costing him the TUF heavyweight crown. Less than a minute into the second round, Pauga ate a huge hook from Mohammed Usman that ended up flooring him and led to a stoppage call after a few follow-up strikes. […]

Mohammed Usman Earns UFC Contract

A puncher's chance is sometimes all it takes to earn a victory. In his fight on Saturday, Mohammed Usman capitalized on that statement and delivered a big left hook that instantly floored Zac Pauga. Following up with a few ground strikes, the bout was quickly called to a halt and Usman, the brother of UFC […]

Cedric Mullins Drops To Eighth In Batting Order

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is starting in center field and hitting eighth in the batting order on Monday against Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. It will be just the second time all year that Mullins has hit eighth in the order. He's gone 8-for-25 (.320) with a home run, three RBI, four runs […]