Chimezie Metu Lands In COVID-19 Protocols, Out Tuesday

Sacramento Kings power forward Chimezie Metu has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols, ruling him out indefinitely, beginning with Tuesday's game against the Lakers. Metu's role has fluctuated this season, but he enjoyed a solid December with 9.8 points and 6.2 rebounds averaged on a nightly basis. His primary appeal is in […]

Shake Milton Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Shake Milton (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Orlando due to a back contusion. Milton struggled over his two most recent outings, having missed four games under the league's health and safety protocols around the Christmas holiday. With Tyrese Maxey (health and safety protocols) also down, Furkan Korkmaz […]

Robert Williams III Likely To Suit Up Wednesday

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (toe) has been deemed probable to take the floor for Wednesday's game vs. the Spurs. Williams was out just one game due to a sprained big toe, having recently been on a torrid rebounding stretch, snagging double-digit boards in each of his last five outings. With Enes Freedom having […]

Dejounte Murray Clears Protocols, Set To Return Wednesday

San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray has been removed from the league's health and safety protocols, paving the way for a return to action Wednesday against Boston. While Murray remains on the shelf Tuesday, getting him back will be a major boon for the Spurs' backcourt; Derrick White, Tre Jones, and Bryn Forbes all […]

Darius Garland Receives Green Light To Play Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland will take the floor for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, marking a return from a four-game absence due to the league's health and safety protocols. Garland will not be on a minutes restriction, but he has not taken the floor since Dec. 26, which will likely keep him somewhere […]

Jayson Tatum Returns To Practice Tuesday

Boston Celtics small/power forward Jayson Tatum has received the green light to get back in the mix from the league's health and safety protocols, paving the way for him to suit up Wednesday vs. San Antonio after he was not listed on the team's injury report. Tatum missed four contests due to the protocols, with […]

Joe Ingles Enters COVID-19 Protocols

Utah Jazz shooting guard/small forward Joe Ingles has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols, becoming the first member of the roster to land on the list this season. Ingles has been a valuable member of Utah's second unit, averaging 7.6 points, 3.6 assists, and 2.9 boards per contest, seeing an uptick in […]

Derrick Henry Expected To Practice Wednesday

The Tennessee Titans are expecting running back Derrick Henry (foot) to be at practice on Wednesday, according to a source. Henry remains on Injured Reserve but has been ramping up for a return for the playoffs. Fantasy managers that still have Henry rostered and are playing for a fantasy championship in Week 18 shouldn't get […]

Alex Collins Goes On Injured Reserve

The Seattle Seahawks placed running back Alex Collins (abdomen) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday and activated cornerback Bless Austin from the Reserve/COVID-19 list in a corresponding move. Seattle also signed running back Josh Johnson to the 53-man roster from the practice squad. Even when Collins was the team's primary running back following Chris Carson's season-ending […]

Noah Fant On The Week 18 Injury Report

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (quadriceps) finds himself on the Week 18 injury report after putting in a limited practice on Tuesday. It's an injury that shouldn't keep him from playing on Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs in the Week 18 regular season finale. With receivers Jerry Jeudy and Tim Patrick out in […]

Javonte Williams, Melvin Gordon III Limited Tuesday

Denver Broncos running backs Javonte Williams (knee) and Melvin Gordon III (hip, thumb) were both limited to begin the practice week on Tuesday. Williams and Gordon were both limited all of last week and figure to maintain the same routine heading into the Week 18 regular season finale on Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs. […]

Branden Grace Could Be An Easy Fade In Maui

Branden Grace has struggled to return to the form he saw last summer. After a seventh-place finish at The U.S. Open and a second-place showing at The Wyndham, Grace has struggled. He has lost 3.8 strokes tee-to-green over his last five starts. With driving distance being a premium at Kapalua, Grace should be at a […]

Drew Lock Limited, Teddy Bridgewater Not Practicing

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (shoulder) was limited in practice on Tuesday, while Teddy Bridgewater remains in the league's concussion protocol. Head coach Vic Fangio essentially ruled out Bridgewater for the Week 18 regular season finale on Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday. As long as Lock's shoulder is fine, he'll make his […]

Cardinals Sign Bashaud Breeland To The Practice Squad

The Arizona Cardinals signed cornerback Bashaud Breeland to their practice squad on Tuesday. Breeland worked out for the Cardinals last week and was set to sign with them before testing positive for COVID-19. The 29-year-old was waived by the Minnesota Vikings the previous week after he got into an altercation with coaches and teammates. In […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Doesn't Practice Tuesday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (shoulder) did not practice on Tuesday, but he "has a chance" to play in the Week 18 regular season finale on Saturday against the Denver Broncos, according to head coach Andy Reid. Edwards-Helaire was injured in Week 16 and did not take part in the Week 17 loss […]

Darnell Mooney Nearing His First 1,000-Yard Season

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney needs 71 receiving yards in Week 18 against the Minnesota Vikings to achieve his first 1,000-yard season. The sophomore has been one of the bright spots in a struggling Chicago offense throughout the season, as he leads the team in receptions, receiving yards, touchdowns, and targets. Mooney has seen […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/4/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for Tennis and Soccer respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL season which means it's time to sharpen our MLB skills and […]

Saquon Barkley Praised By Teammates, Joe Judge

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley was praised by his teammates and head coach after his first 100-yard rushing performance since the 2019 season. Offensive tackle Andrew Thomas mentioned that "they had extra guys in the box, and he made some pretty athletic moves to make some defenders miss, so I was proud of […]

Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups - Top Adds for Fantasy Football

Congratulations are in order for those of you who took home a championship in any of your leagues, especially this crazy NFL season. While winners have been decided in most leagues, we at RotoBaller realize that many others run until the final week of the season. If that's the case, you'll need more help than […]

Surprise Fantasy Football Studs, Duds - Real or Mirage?

Joe Burrow went off for a second week in a row to finish as QB1 on the week, throwing for 446 yards and four touchdowns to defeat the Chiefs and lock up the AFC North. Russell Wilson (QB2) came alive and threw for four touchdowns, Tom Brady (QB3) threw for 410 and three scores even […]

Fantasy Baseball with Mike Kurland - Benched with Bubba EP 425

Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) of SK PlayBook and RotoBaller. The guys will discuss their latest NFBC Draft Champions draft. Go over some strategies, reasoning from picks, and more. They also discuss some of the recent deep dives they've done on players like Frank Schwindel, Daulton Varsho, and more. Be sure to […]

Stewart Cink Could Find Respite At Kapalua

Stewart Cink struggled in the fall swing with three missed cuts and a 49th-place finish at The CJ Cup. A lot of Cink's struggles come from his issues off the tee, where he currently ranks 225th on tour. The Plantation Course at Kapalua has wide forgiving fairways that could negate Cink's off-the-tee performance. Cink does […]

Baker Mayfield Won't Play In Week 18

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) won't play in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals, head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed on Tuesday. Mayfield will undergo surgery as soon as possible on his injured left shoulder. The 26-year-old has been playing hurt nearly all year after he suffered a labrum tear in […]

Blake Jarwin Designated To Return From Injured Reserve

The Dallas Cowboys designated tight end Blake Jarwin (hip) for return from Injured Reserve, and he'll return to practice on Tuesday as head coach Mike McCarthy had hoped. There's a chance that the Cowboys could officially activate Jarwin from IR before the Week 18 regular season finale against the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday. However, the […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/4/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Tuesday, Rotoballers! It's my first NBA DFS article of 2022, and I'm ready to help y'all start the year with a win. 2021 had some wild nights, especially towards the end there with the spike in COVID cases. Hopefully, this year can begin with smoother sailing, and all of you can rely on our […]

Eagles Set To Have Three First-Round Picks In 2022 Draft

The Philadelphia Eagles are set to be the first time since the 2013 Minnesota Vikings to make three first-round picks coming off a playoff appearance. The Eagles have already clinched a playoff spot heading into the Week 18 regular season finale on Saturday against the division-rival Dallas Cowboys. With their three first-rounders in 2013, Minnesota […]

Cooper Kupp Has A Chance To Break Multiple Records

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp has a chance to break several NFL records in Week 18 against the San Francisco 49ers, but the first-time Pro Bowler thinks that breaking a record in an expanded season would require an asterisk. "We're playing 17 games of football a year, and a lot of the stuff […]

The First Serve: DraftKings DFS Tennis Picks for 1/4/2022 (Adelaide & Melbourne Day 3)

Hey there, RotoBallers! I am Brandon Wampler and I have been playing Tennis DFS since the beginning! I hope you caught my Otte underdog pick here at RotoBaller yesterday and that you had some success navigating a mismatch of a Day 4 at the Open. Otte was definitely needed to be able to ship a […]

Lamar Jackson Has A Chance To Play In Week 18

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that quarterback Lamar Jackson (ankle) has been pushing to return and "he has a chance to play Sunday" in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jackson hasn't played since spraining his ankle in Week 14. He returned to the practice last Wednesday but was […]

T.J. Watt Closing In On Single-Season Sack Record

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt is on the verge of NFL history in Week 18, as he is just 1.5 sacks away from setting the new NFL single-season record, which is currently held by Michael Strahan (22.5). Watt has only played in 14 games this year and would of almost certainly been the record holder […]