Johnathan Abram To Have Season-Ending Surgery

Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (shoulder) will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery on Thursday, according to a source. Abram wanted to keep playing through a dislocated shoulder suffered in Monday's win over the Cleveland Browns, but doctors advised him to shut it down for the rest of the season. He should be fully healthy in […]

Vikings Activate Alexander Mattison From COVID-19 List

The Minnesota Vikings activated running back Alexander Mattison from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. Mattison is unvaccinated and was required to quarantine for 10 days, but he's now eligible to return for the Week 16 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. The 23-year-old is one of the best fantasy football handcuffs behind Dalvin Cook. But […]

Lamar Jackson Misses Another Practice

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (ankle) missed another practice on Wednesday. Jackson didn't practice at all last week while dealing with a low ankle sprain and didn't play in the Week 15 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The Ravens are listing him as day-to-day for now, but he remains highly questionable to play this […]

Josh Gordon Activated From COVID-19 List

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid confirmed that wide receiver Josh Gordon and linebacker Willie Gay Jr. have been activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list. Gordon was able to return to practice on Wednesday. The 30-year-old pass-catcher hasn't been fantasy relevant on a loaded Chiefs offense, but his status is notable this week with both […]

Harrison Butker Out For Week 16

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, who tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in the week, is out on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers because he's unvaccinated, according to a source. Elliott Fry is expected to serve as the Chiefs kicker this weekend with Butker unavailable. Butker ranks as the No. 12 kicker in fantasy heading […]

Sam Darnold Cleared For Contact

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said that quarterback Sam Darnold (shoulder) has been cleared for contact and "will play at some point." Despite Darnold's progress, Rhule stated that Cam Newton will start in Week 16 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and will "have a major role." Darnold is likely to be activated from Injured […]

No Injury Designation For Julio Jones

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) doesn't carry an injury designation on the final report for Thursday's game against the San Francisco 49ers, so he will play in Week 16. Jones was a DNP on Monday and Tuesday, but he returned to a full practice on Wednesday. The 32-year-old has missed more time this […]

Brandin Cooks Placed On COVID-19 List

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks was placed on the COVID-19 list on Wednesday. Cooks is reportedly vaccinated, which means that he still has a chance to play on Sunday if he is asymptomatic and registers a few negative tests he could be activated before the game, but fantasy managers should prepare to be without […]

Nick Sirianni Tests Positive For COVID-19

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni tested positive for COVID on Wednesday morning after feeling symptoms. The coach will reportedly remain in his hotel room and try to conduct "business as usual" to prepare for the upcoming game. While there are no other reported positive cases on the Eagles, this is absolutely a situation to […]

Cam Newton Will Remain The Starter For Carolina

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton will remain the starter, even though Sam Darnold (shoulder) is healthy enough to play. Don't do it. Don't play Newton against the Tampa Bay Bucs. Newton is probably only worth running out in starting lineups in deep two-QB leagues because of his rushing ability, but Newton hasn't been a great […]

Elijah Mitchell Ruled Out For Thursday's Game

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (knee) will miss Thursday's game against the Titans. He had returned from the concussion protocols this week but wasn't able to make it back from the knee injury in time. In his place, Jeff Wilson Jr. will continue to operate as the lead back with wide receiver Deebo […]

P.J. Tucker Ruled Out For Thursday

Miami Heat forward P.J. Tucker (leg) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Detroit Pistons. The MRI on Tucker came back negative on Tuesday. Despite that, the Heat are going to take the cautious approach and rest the veteran forward. The hope is that this won't be a long term absence for Tucker. […]

Jimmy Butler Won't Suit Up On Thursday

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (tailbone) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Butler continues to sit out alongside Markieff Morris (whiplash) and neither have timetable for their returns to the court. In the meantime, Max Strus and Gabe Vincent have been asked to step up in the rotation. Strus is […]

Joe Johnson Signs With Celtics

The Boston Celtics have agreed to a deal with forward Joe Johnson on a 10-day contract. All these COVID protocol absences are forcing teams to sign extra players. The Celtics have decided to bring in 40-year-old Johnson to their roster. The seven-time All-Star is one of the greatest scorers of this generation. Obviously, Johnson is […]

Richaun Holmes Hopeful To Play Wednesday

Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes (eye) is hopeful to be available for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He has missed each of the last seven games due to an eye laceration. Chimezie Metu and Tristan Thompson have been filling in for Holmes lately. One of them should head back to the bench, assuming […]

Fantasy Basketball Rotation Watch: Playing Time Updates for Week 10

Welcome to Rotation Watch, Rotoballers! Each week, this article will highlight the players gaining minutes in their team's rotation. Fantasy managers want to roster the players accumulating stats and racking up the playing time. They want to avoid the players falling out of favor and watching the action from the sidelines. After a two-week hiatus, […]

Nerlens Noel Enters COVID-19 Protocols

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel has entered the league's health and safety protocols on Wednesday. The Knicks already without around seven or eight players due to injuries or protocols. That being said, Mitchell Robinson and Taj Gibson could be asked to play heavy minutes. Possibly, Jericho Sims gets more minutes as well, but isn't […]

Kevin Love Uncertain Against Celtics

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (foot) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics. His absence would be a crushing blow to the Cavs who are already without Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. Love has scored double digits in seven straight games. He is a solid streaming option if he's able to […]

Luka Doncic, Trey Burke Land In COVID-19 Protocols

Dallas Mavericks guards Luka Doncic and Trey Burke have entered the league's health and safety protocols. Doncic was already sidelined due to an ankle issue, but now could miss possibly 10 days. The absence of Burke is going to leave the Mavericks with little depth at the guard position. They've signed Brandon Knight and Carlik […]

Kareem Hunt Not Expected To Play On Christmas Day

Regardless of the league's COVID-19 protocols, Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski doesn't expect running back Kareem Hunt (ankle) to play on Christmas Day against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday in Week 16. Hunt had a combined nine carries for 25 yards and caught two passes for 13 yards in Weeks 12 and 14 […]

Teddy Bridgewater Will Not Play In Week 16

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio said that quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (concussion) will not play on Sunday against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Bridgewater left the field on a stretcher and a cart last Sunday and stayed overnight in a hospital before being diagnosed with a concussion. It sounds as though Bridgewater could […]

D'Andre Swift Returns To Practice

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (shoulder) returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time since spraining his shoulder on Thanksgiving Day. Head coach Dan Campbell said Swift's status for Week 16 against the Atlanta Falcons remains up in the air, but it's a positive sign that Swift is being tested in practice this […]

Video: Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16 - 2021 Fantasy Football Advice

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discusses the 2021 fantasy football season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis as he discuses the fantasy football season by breaking down the waiver wire for each position. Today he takes a look at some players  to consider adding off the waiver wire. Be sure […]

Joe Mixon Feeling Good, Will Practice Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (ankle) will practice on Wednesday, and head coach Zac Taylor said he thinks Mixon is "feeling pretty good." Mixon tweaked his ankle in the Week 15 win over the Denver Broncos, but it looks like he avoided a serious injury and should be able to play in Week 16 […]

Michael Florio's Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 16: Laquon Treadwell, Duke Johnson, Craig Reynolds, Samaje Perine

Week 15 might have been the toughest week to navigate in fantasy football history. That may sound like an exaggeration but when you factor in three postponed games, a record number of players on the IR on top of all the regular injuries and stuff we have to worry about on a weekly basis - […]

Antonio Brown's Ankle Is Fine

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said that wide receiver Antonio Brown's ankle is "fine," and he's looking like he did before his injury. Brown wasn't seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Wednesday, but he's back from his three-game suspension and looks ready to return in Week 16 against […]

Panthers Sign Lirim Hajrullahu

The Carolina Panthers signed kicker Lirim Hajrullahu off the Washington Football Team's practice squad on Wednesday. Hajrullahu will take over the kicking duties in Carolina after the team placed starter Zane Gonzalez (quadriceps) on Injured Reserve. Gonzalez strained his quad while warming up before the Week 15 game against the Buffalo Bills and will now […]

Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups - Top Adds for Fantasy Football

Survive and advance. That's the name of the game at this point in the fantasy season and streaming the right player at the right time is definitely a key part of that, especially in deeper leagues. If you managed to survive a brutally low-scoring Week 15 with duds from star players and countless fantasy starters […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 16

RotoBallers, I salute those of you still here with me in the pursuit of a championship. Week 15 was a wretched battlefield and even those with byes were likely nicked by injuries or COVID-19 along the way. We are here to persevere and seek reinforcements! As always, joining our famous waiver wire pickups list, and […]

Offensive Outliers From Week 15 - Coaching Matters

We now enter the 15th week of this series, where I dive into offensive areas that will improve or decline based on coaching in order to glean insight as to fantasy football value. In Week 15, we saw stat lines such as the Miami Dolphins running back room combining for 161 rushing yards, the Indianapolis Colts wide receiver room […]