Derek Brunson Unable To Continue His Run

Riding into UFC 271 on Saturday on a five-fight winning streak with a chance to earn a title shot, Derek Brunson had that streak come to a screeching halt. With 31 seconds to go in the second round, the contest was called to an end after Jared Cannonier earned a TKO stoppage. In 9:29 of […]

Jared Cannonier Turns In A Knockout Performance At UFC 271

Cementing his case as the next middleweight title challenger, Jared Cannonier not only defeated the streaking Derek Brunson, but knocked him out in the second round of action at UFC 271 on Saturday. Statistically, Cannonier landed 55 significant strikes in 9:49 of total action. More importantly, he was able to stuff 10 of Brunson's 13 […]

Alexander Hernandez Takes The Loss In Main-Card Opener

Without back-to-back wins since his first two bouts in the UFC, Alexander Hernandez continued to alternate wins and losses after suffering a second-round loss via a submission rear-naked choke to Renato Moicano at UFC 271 on Saturday. Getting off some big shots of his own, Hernandez actually out-struck Moicano in 6:23 of action with 37 […]

Renato Moicano Opens Main Card With Second-Round Submission

Picking up his third win in four contests, Renato Moicano locked in a rear-naked choke for a second-round submission victory over Alexander Hernandez at UFC 271 on Saturday. With both fighters striking early, Moicano landed 33 significant strikes in 6:23 of total action. Rocking Hernandez with a big right hand, the end was soon in […]

Nasrat Haqparast's Struggles Continue On Saturday

After winning back-to-back fights in 2020 and 2021, Nasrat Haqparast has now dropped back-to-back bouts after suffering a decisive decision loss to Bobby Green at UFC 271. In Saturday's contest, Haqparast landed only 76 significant strikes while absorbing a massive 188 significant strikes. Coming out of Tristar Gym, the 26-year-old Haqparast can still get wins […]

Bobby Green Earns Fifth Straight Win At UFC 271

Bobby Green continued his strong run in the Octagon by winning his fifth straight fight after defeating Nasrat Haqparast at UFC 271 on Saturday. In 15 minutes of action, Green racked up an impressive 188 significant strikes and missed on his lone takedown attempt. Though Green has only earned one finish on his five-fight winning […]

Bengals Expected To Extend Zac Taylor

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor is reportedly going to receive an extension after the Super Bowl. He is currently the lowest-paid coach in the league, making $3.75 million in the final year of his deal. This new deal would likely make Taylor one of the highest-paid coaches in the league. He's in his third […]

Rams Likely To Extend Sean McVay

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay is expected to be extended by the organization this offseason. He has two years left on his deal, but it appears the Rams are ready to talk long term. McVay has never produced a losing season during his five years with the Rams. He has a 55-26 record […]

Kirk Cousins Expected To Remain With Vikings

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is expected to remain with the organization next season. There were rumors that the Vikings would look to trade Cousins since he has one year left on his deal. However, that one season is a fully guaranteed $35 million and a $45 million cap hit. That is not exactly something […]

Rams Want To Discuss An Extension With Matthew Stafford

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has done everything the organization has asked of him this season. He finished with 4,886 passing yards with 41 touchdowns and 17 interceptions in 17 games in 2021. The 34-year-old quarterback helped the Rams get to the Super Bowl in his first season with the team. That being said, […]

Packers Willing To Go All-In On Aaron Rodgers

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers appears to be uncertain about his future with the organization. The MVP quarterback is going to need a new contract since his deal is set to expire after the 2022 season. The Packers appear to be ready to go all-in on Rodgers this offseason. It sounds like the organization […]

Trent Taylor, Mike Daniels Elevated To Active Roster

The Cincinnati Bengals elevated wide receiver Trent Taylor and defensive tackle Mike Daniels (groin) from the practice squad to the active roster in time to play in Super Bowl LVI on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. Taylor had only two catches for 41 yards all season long in four games, with all of his […]

C.J. Uzomah Will Play In Super Bowl

Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah (knee), who was listed as questionable for the Super Bowl against the Los Angeles Rams, will play on Sunday. Uzomah missed all of practice the week after the AFC Championship win over the Kansas City Chiefs, but he returned to practice this past Thursday and had been saying all […]

Salvador Perez Has Evolved Into Elite Power Hitter

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez tied a franchise record with his 48 home runs last season, and he also set a new single-season record for home runs by a catcher. Perez credited his success to constantly studying pitchers' tendencies and months spent in the offseason in the batting cages. The power-hitting backstop had the […]

ATC Projections - Overvalued and Undervalued Hitters for 2022

The industry-leading ATC Projections are live for the 2022 fantasy baseball season. That means it's time to dive into the numbers to see what the fantasy takeaway is for key players. As Ariel Cohen himself explained in a recent breakdown of risk analysis using ATC, projections aren't meant to be viewed as exact predictions. They […]

Rockies Sign Zach Lee To Minor League Deal

The Colorado Rockies signed right-handed pitcher Zach Lee to a minor league deal. The Rockies have also added catchers Jonathan Morales and Carlos Perez and outfielders Tyler Hill and Wynton Bernard to minor league deals since the calendar flipped to February. Lee, a former first-round pick (28th overall) in 2010, was traded from the Los […]

Raiders To Offer Derek Carr A Contract Extension

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr will reportedly receive a contract extension, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The signal-caller has one year left on his current deal. However, with Josh McDaniels in as the new head coach, the plan is to keep Carr under center moving ahead, something that wasn't concrete under former head […]

Dodgers Sign Stefen Romero To Minor League Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed first baseman/outfielder Stefen Romero to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training on Saturday, according to a source. Romero smacked 96 home runs in the last five seasons while playing in Japan, including the shortened season in 2020. The 33-year-old could be a designated hitter option for […]

Tommy Kahnle Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle (elbow) has made excellent progress from Tommy John surgery, and he's expected to be ready for Opening Day after missing all of the 2021 season. Kahnle has yet to pitch for the Dodgers after signing a two-year, $4.75 million deal. The hard-throwing 32-year-old right-hander will add depth to […]

Sony Michel To Get Short-Yardage Touches During Super Bowl

Los Angeles Rams running back Sony Michel will continue to serve as the team's short-yardage option during Super Bowl LVI against the Bengals. Cam Akers will handle most of the touches out of the backfield, although the door remains open for Michel to make a dent on the fantasy end inside the red zone. Darrell […]

Matthew Boyd Expects To Be Ready By June

Left-handed pitcher Matthew Boyd (elbow), who was designated for assignment by the Detroit Tigers just before the lockout began in early December, said he expects to be ready for game action in early June after having surgery last September to fix the flexor tendon in his left arm. The 31-year-old southpaw said his "elbow feels […]

Austin Meadows Could Be A Trade Candidate

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows could be a trade candidate after Major League Baseball's lockout ends. Of the Rays players, Meadows and outfielder Kevin Kiermaier are the two likeliest to be dealt before the regular season. Manuel Margot is another possibility. Meadows, 26, will be arbitration-eligible for the first time after the 2022 season […]

Cam Akers To Handle Bulk Of The Carries Against Bengals

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers is expected to handle the majority of the carries during Super Bowl LVI versus the Bengals. Akers sustained a shoulder injury during the NFC Championship against the San Francisco 49ers and had been questionable to take the field. The 22-year-old hasn't played well throughout his three postseason appearances, […]

Cards Expect Things To "Calm Down" Regarding Kyler Murray

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray remains adamant about finding a new team next season. However, according to Chris Mortensen, citing sources, the signal-caller isn't the only one unhappy. Others have described Murray as "self-centered, immature, and [a] finger pointer," which certainly won't help his relationship with the team moving forward. Yet, head coach Kliff Kingsbury […]

Improved Hitter K% vs. Power Production - Fantasy Baseball Risers

There are plenty of different ways for a hitter to improve at the plate. We see dozens of players every year who make huge improvements at the plate, and it's very important for fantasy managers to identify these hitters earlier than the field does. Sometimes these improvements can be driven by luck, sometimes by a […]

Carson Wentz May Be Done In Indianapolis

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz may be traded or released before March 19, the day his $15 million base salary would become guaranteed, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen. The signal-caller battled injuries throughout his five previous seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. However, he appeared in 17 of 18 regular season games during the 2021-22 campaign, […]

GPP Correlations and DFS Stacks for Super Bowl LVI

The Super Bowl is finally upon us. The game that we've been waiting weeks for and if you're a fan of the Rams or Bengals you have to be thrilled that your team made it to the grand finale of this NFL season. Personally, I'm glad we have some fresh teams in there and I […]

Eric Gordon Tagged As Questionable For Monday

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (foot) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Utah Jazz. He has missed each of the last three games due to plantar fasciitis. However, he was able to practice on Saturday without any issues. The Rockets are likely going to wait until closer to game time before making […]

Daniel Theis Uncertain For Sunday

Boston Celtics center Daniel Theis is uncertain to suit up for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He was traded to the Celtics from the Houston Rockets at the trade deadline. Head coach Ime Udoka mentioned that the organization is comfortable plugging in Theis once he's cleared to play. However, it could be tough for […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups List

RotoBaller has brought back for the 2021-2022 NBA season our Fantasy Basketball Sleepers and Waiver Wire Pickups List. Be sure to also try our other lineup tools too! Our team of NBA enthusiasts and fantasy basketball analysts follow basketball all day, during the offseason and especially during the NBA season. We recommend NBA players for you to consider as 2021/2022 draft sleepers, […]