Malcolm Roach Lands on Injured Reserve

According to the team, Denver Broncos defensive lineman Malcolm Roach (calf) was placed on injured reserve due to a Grade 2 calf strain. That escalated quickly. Roach popped up on the Broncos' injury report with a limited session on Thursday after logging a full practice the day prior. On Friday, he was tagged with a […]

Zavier Scott Deemed Out for Season Opener

Minnesota Vikings running back Zavier Scott (ankle) has officially been ruled out for his team's road tilt with the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. The former undrafted free agent picked up an ankle injury in the Vikes' preseason finale and did not log even a limited practice session ahead of their regular season opener. […]

Aidan Hutchinson Unlikely to Ink Extension Ahead of 2025

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson is unlikely to strike a new deal with the team before the start of the regular season. Hutchinson has rapidly progressed through his rehab from a lower-leg fracture that derailed his 2024 campaign, but he is still playing on his rookie contract. Talks […]

NASCAR DFS Picks: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Lineups for the Enjoy Illinois 300 (2025)

The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs continue at St. Louis with this week's Enjoy Illinois 300 taking place at World Wide Technology Raceway. Also known as Gateway due to the track being located at Gateway Motorsports Park, WWTR is a unique 1.250-mile oval track where each pair of corners has different degrees of banking and lengths […]

Jameson Williams Extending Tenure in Motor City

The Detroit Lions and wide receiver Jameson Williams have agreed to terms on a three-year, $83 million extension, according to multiple sources. NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reported the news. Per Schultz, the deal includes $67 million in guaranteed money. It's an excellent move by Detroit, who picked up the wideout's fifth-year option back in April. […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (9/7/2025)

I managed to hit one of five props yesterday, with Matt Olson coming through with a monster 472-foot bomb off Bryce Miller. However, the process was solid as the Athletics scored 17 runs without a Langeliers homer, and I had the wrong "Lowe" against Tanner Bibee as Josh (not Brandon) homered for the Rays. The […]

Hunter Brown Fires Six Scoreless Innings in Victory

Houston Astros ace right-hander Hunter Brown (11-7) earned his 11th win of the season with a lights-out performance against the Texas Rangers on Saturday. The Astros cruised to an 11-0 victory behind Brown, who threw six scoreless, four-hit innings and recorded eight strikeouts against three walks. The 27-year-old hasn't allowed more than two earned runs […]

Julio Rodriguez Reaches 30-Home Run Mark in Win

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez starred in a 10-2 blowout of the Atlanta Braves on Saturday. Rodriguez finished 3-for-5 with team highs in homers (two), RBI (four), and runs scored (three) to continue an early September power surge. The 24-year-old has gone deep four times in five games this month and has now reached the […]

Ryan Walker Implodes in Loss

San Francisco Giants closer Ryan Walker had an outing to forget in a 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. After Giants hurlers Justin Verlander, Joey Lucchesi, and Jose Butto combined for eight scoreless innings, Walker entered in the ninth to preserve a two-run lead. He wasn't up to the task. The right-hander […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Falls One Out Shy of No-Hitter

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto was brilliant on Saturday in a 4-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Yamamoto came within one out of a no-hitter, throwing 8 2/3 near-spotless innings before Jackson Holliday spoiled his bid for history with a solo home run. That was the 112th pitch of the night for Yamamoto, whom […]

David Bednar Nails Down Four-Out Save

New York Yankees reliever David Bednar looked sharp in closing out a 3-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. Bednar entered with two down and a man on second in the top of the eighth, and he put out the fire with a strikeout of Nathan Lukes. The right-hander stayed in for the […]

Buccaneers Defense Shaky for Week 1

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense will look to take a step forward in 2025. This is a defensive unit that will be reliant on the success of their young defenders. Last season, the Bucs defense had a tough time defending the pass. They didn't make many additions to the secondary in the offseason, but injuries […]

Cameron Heyward, Steelers Reach Agreement on Revised Deal, Will Play in Week 1

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward reached an agreement with the team on a revised deal. With incentives, he'll have an opportunity to earn up to $18 million this season. More importantly, the 36-year-old will play in Week 1 versus the Jets. Heyward has spent his entire career with the […]

Wilyer Abreu Begins Running

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu (calf) ran for the first time in more than a week on Friday and did so again Saturday, manager Alex Cora told reporters. "He feels OK," Cora said. "It wasn't full speed, but better than last time he tried." Cora didn't indicate when Abreu could return from the 10-day […]

Should I Start Jaylin Noel, Isaac TeSlaa, Pat Bryant? Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie WRs

Rookie wide receivers often have slow starts to their careers, especially if they were selected outside the first two rounds of the NFL Draft. As the saying goes, if you were drafted late, you have to prove that you can play, but if you were drafted early, you have to prove that you can't play. Houston Texans wide receiver […]

Chase McLaughlin Offers Strong Streaming Value

Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Chase McLaughlin will look to keep the good times rolling after a strong 2024 campaign. McLaughlin posted a career-high 93.8 percent conversion rate on field-goal attempts last season. The 29-year-old knocked down 30-of-32 field goals and 54-of-56 extra point attempts across 17 games with the Bucs. He'll enter his third season […]

Rams View Jimmy Garoppolo as a "Starting-Caliber Quarterback"

According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay views quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo as a "starting-caliber" option. Matthew Stafford is in line to start on Sunday versus the Houston Texans. However, with the veteran signal-caller battling a lingering back injury, the Rams are confident Garoppolo can fill in admirably if […]

Bubba Chandler to Make First Start on Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Bubba Chandler is scheduled to make his first career big-league start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, according to interim manager Don Kelly. Chandler has made three four-inning outings for the Pirates since being recalled in late August. Now, Chandler is scheduled to make his first official big league start this […]

Jesus Luzardo Racks Up Eight Strikeouts

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo had his swing-and-miss stuff going for him during Saturday's outing. Luzardo was brilliant early on as he tossed three scoreless innings. He was hit around for two runs on four hits in the fourth inning. However, Luzardo settled down and continued to have success after that. He finished with […]

Tony Pollard, Jerome Ford, Dylan Sampson: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1

It’s Week 1, Rotoballers—and the backfields are heating up faster than Florida in August (yes, I'm currently in Florida and it's super hot). From proven veterans to explosive rookies, we’ve got three running backs worth your attention right now. Tony Pollard steps into a bigger role with Tyjae Spears sidelined, while Jerome Ford remains the […]

Tarik Skubal Looks Outstanding on Saturday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal was excellent on the mound during Saturday's outing against the Chicago White Sox. Coming into this start, Skubal had allowed one earned run over his last three starts. His excellent pitching continued during Saturday's start. Skubal tossed seven shutout innings, allowing two hits while striking out six batters in […]

Drew Pomeranz Named Opener for Sunday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Drew Pomeranz has been named the opener for Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals. Pomeranz is set to serve as the opener for the fourth time this season. The southpaw holds a 2.45 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, with a 42/13 K/BB ratio across 40.1 innings this season. Pomeranz has only pitched more […]

Christian Yelich Takes Swings on Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) was able to take swings in the batting cage ahead of Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. His absence on Thursday marked the fourth game in a row that Yelich has sat out due to a back issue. The fact he was able to take swings is encouraging heading […]

Samuel Basallo Exits Early with Hand Injury

Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (hand) was removed early during Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Basallo was taken out of the game after taking a foul ball off his right hand. He attempted to stay in the game, but both his throws sailed into the outfield. The assumption is that Basallo will undergo […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 1? Khalil Shakir, Michael Pittman Jr., Rashid Shaheed, Jayden Higgins, Marvin Mims Jr., Romeo Doubs, Luther Burden III, Kyle Williams, Deebo Samuel Sr.

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 1 fantasy football lineup decisions are regarding players like Khalil Shakir, Michael Pittman Jr., Rashid Shaheed, Jayden Higgins, Marvin Mims Jr., Romeo Doubs, Luther Burden III, Kyle Williams, Deebo Samuel Sr. But not to worry, we are here to help make these […]

Will Micah Parsons Play Today? Fantasy Football Injury Update (2025)

New Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons (back), arguably the league's best pass-rusher, was traded to his new team from the Dallas Cowboys, who drafted him, for a package of a player and two first-round picks, and was signed to a massive contract extension. The blockbuster traded made Parsons the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL […]

Should I Start Tyler Warren, Colston Loveland, Mason Taylor? Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie TEs (2025)

We're now two games into the 2025 NFL season, and things have been incredible so far. Established stars such as Justin Herbert had huge games, while rookies like Omarion Hampton got their first taste of NFL action. Speaking of rookies, three standout rookie TEs, Tyler Warren, Colston Loveland, and Mason Taylor, will all make their […]

Jeremy Swayman Ready to Get Back on Track

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman aims to leave a poor season in the past after struggling in 2024-25. Speaking at Boston's practice facility this week before training camp, Swayman told reporters he had changed "everything" over the summer and was a "completely different human being" compared to last year. The talented netminder missed last year's […]

Travis Hunter to be Every-Down Wide Receiver

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter is expected to be an every-down wideout and situational corner for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. Finally, fantasy managers get some clarification on how the Jags plan to handle Hunter's workload. The assumption is that his workload on defense will increase as he continues to learn and […]

NFL DFS Picks for Week 1 - DraftKings Top Plays, Value Picks, Lineup Advice for Main Slate (2025)

IT'S FOOTBALL SEASON! After a long seven-month waiting period, we are back, and the action kicks off with a Thursday tilt between the division rival Eagles and Cowboys. I'm thrilled to be bringing you this DraftKings article each week, and I hope this year we'll make money together all the way to the Super Bowl. […]