Ben Roethlisberger Quiet In Blowout Loss

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had a quiet afternoon in a 41-10 blowout loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 12. Roethlisberger completed 24 of 41 passes for 263 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in the loss on Sunday. The Steelers offense struggled to get much going at all against the Cincinnati defense as […]

Aliaksei Protas Nets First Career Goal

Washington Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas celebrated his first career goal in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Hurricanes, putting his team up 2-0 in the second period less than a minute after Alex Ovechkin had started the scoring. Protas fired off four shots in the game and registered one hit in 17:27 of ice time. The […]

Saquon Barkley Racks Up 53 Total Yards In Week 12 Win

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley rushed for 40 yards on 13 attempts while catching 4-of-5 targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 13-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. He averaged 3.1 yards per carry and was third in the team in targets with five behind tight end Evan Engram (6) and wide receiver Kenny […]

John Carlson Leads The Charge In Sunday's Win

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson factored in three goals during Sunday's 4-2 win over Carolina, delivering two assists and finishing off the scoring with an empty-netter. He logged nearly 27 minutes of ice time and finished with a plus-two rating, adding two shots, a block and a hit to his tally. Carlson is now averaging […]

Joe Mixon Runs Wild During The Win Over Pittsburgh

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon led his team to a decisive 41-10 win over Pittsburgh on Sunday, finishing with 28 carries for a career-high 165 yards. He also had two touchdowns and averaged an impressive 5.9 YPC against a Steelers defense that has undoubtedly had its share of struggles defensively this season. The 25-year-old […]

Christian McCaffrey In A Walking Boot

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (ankle) rolled his ankle and later appeared in a walking boot. For the past two years, McCaffrey has dealt with several lower-body injuries and this boot is obviously not a good sign. It's still unforeseen as to how long McCaffrey's absence will be (if any at all), but fantasy […]

Joe Burrow Plays Second Fiddle In Week 12

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow didn't need to do much in Week 11 against Pittsburgh, as Joe Mixon monopolized the offense and accounted for 28 carries for 165 yards and two scores. Still, the sophomore slinger had a good showing, finishing with 190 yards and two total touchdowns, with one of them coming off an […]

Daniel Jones Efficient In Week 12 Win

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones completed 19-of-30 attempts for 202 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 30 yards on nine attempts in Sunday's 13-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. In the third quarter, he threw a one-yard touchdown strike to backup tight end Chris Myarick. The former first-round pick was efficient and didn't […]

Melvin Gordon III Back In Against Chargers

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (hip) is back in Sunday's game against the Chargers after exiting with a hip injury on his first carry of the game. He was initially deemed questionable to return after going off the field on the team's opening drive. With Gordon back, the backfield split with rookie Javonte […]

Melvin Gordon III Questionable To Return In Week 12

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (hip) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chargers. He was hurt on his first carry, which went for 12 yards. If Gordon is unable to return, rookie Javonte Williams will see the bulk of the carries and could have a great game against a Chargers […]

Kevin Porter Jr. Logs Second Double-Double In Win Saturday

Houston Rockets point guard Kevin Porter Jr. recorded his second double-double of the season by posting season-highs with 23 points and 12 assists during a 146-143 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. The 21-year-old shot 7-for-16 from the field, including 3-for-9 from behind the arc, and 6-for-10 from the line. Porter Jr. also added eight rebounds […]

LaMelo Ball Logs Triple-Double In Loss Saturday

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball secured his second triple-double of the season, posting 19 points, 11 boards, and 13 assists during a 146-143 loss to the Houston Rockets on Saturday. The 20-year-old shot 7-for-19 from the field, including 2-for-6 from behind the arc, and 3-for-3 from the line. Ball also added a steal to […]

Christian Wood Dominates With Big Double-Double

Houston Rockets power forward/center Christian Wood scored 33 points and secured 16 rebounds for his 10th double-double of the season during a 146-143 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. The 26-year-old went 13-for-19 from the field, including 2-for-3 behind the arc, and 5-for-7 from the line. The UNLV product also added three assists and […]

Jimmy Butler Posts Five Steals In Win Saturday

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler was a menace on defense versus the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, logging five swipes during a 107-104 victory on the road. The veteran scored 18 points while adding four rebounds and five assists across 36 minutes. The 32-year-old shot 6-for-15 from the field, including 0-for-4 from behind the arc, […]

DeMar DeRozan Scores Game-High 28 Points In Loss Saturday

Chicago Bulls small forward DeMar DeRozan scored a game-high 28 points during a 107-104 loss to the Miami Heat on Saturday. The 32-year-old shot 11-for-19 from the field, including 0-for-4 from behind the arc, and 6-for-7 from the line. The USC product also added seven boards, an assist, and a steal across 41 minutes. The […]

Lonzo Ball Logs Double-Double In Loss Saturday

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball authored his second double-double of the season by scoring 11 points and grabbing 11 boards during a 107-104 loss to the Miami Heat on Saturday. The 24-year-old shot 4-for-12 from the field, including 3-for-11 behind the arc. Ball also added six assists and a steal across 37 minutes. The […]

Cam Newton Benched Against Dolphins

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was benched late in Sunday's game against the Dolphins. He was 5-for-21 for 92 yards with two interceptions while adding five rushing yards and a rushing score. P.J. Walker replaced him and also quickly threw a pick. The Panthers quarterback situation is a mess, but we should assume Newton will […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 7

Welcome back to the waiver wire! Need to bolster your flailing team? We've got you covered. These recommendations are mainly for 9-cat leagues, but if you play in another format, there's a good chance that the information here can still help you. We'll be looking at centers, forwards, and guards whose low rostership and upside […]

Broncos Defense Won't Have Kareem Jackson, Shelby Harris

The Denver Broncos defense won't have safety Kareem Jackson (neck, shoulder) and defensive end Shelby Harris (ankle) for Sunday's meeting with the Los Angeles Chargers. With how explosive the L.A. offense can be, fantasy managers should try to avoid playing the Broncos defense this week if possible, as there's a good chance the team gives […]

Elijah Mitchell Will Play In Week 12

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Elijah Mitchell (rib, finger) will play in Week 12 against the Vikings. Mitchell missed last week's game against the Jaguars and now has to compete for snaps with a healthy Jeff Wilson Jr., so it'll be interesting to see how things break down this week. Mitchell has some appeal […]

Aaron Jones, Allen Lazard Active For Week 12

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (knee) will play Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. Jones is always a must-start RB1 play when healthy and while he might not be totally healthy and the Rams defense is solid, you still have to deploy Jones in season-long leagues because of his upside. Wide receiver Allen […]

Hector Neris Signs Two-Year Deal With Astros

The Houston Astros signed free-agent relief pitcher Hector Neris to a two-year deal worth $17 million guaranteed on Saturday, according to a source. Neris will replace right-hander Kendall Graveman, who signed a three-year, $24 million deal with the Chicago White Sox earlier this week, in Houston's bullpen. The 32-year-old right-hander had multiple stints as the […]

Dan Arnold Ruled Out In Week 12

Updating a previous report, Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Dan Arnold (knee) will not return to Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons. Arnold had one catch for nine yards in Sunday's game and was held without a catch last week, but had 17 catches for 195 yards in the three weeks before that. James O'Shaughnessy will […]

Larry Rountree III A Healthy Scratch For Week 12

Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Larry Rountree III is a healthy scratch for Sunday's meeting with the Denver Broncos. He played 19 snaps last week, his most since Week 4, but had just two carries for five yards. Justin Jackson should serve as the backup to Austin Ekeler, but this is really a one-man […]

Marlins Interested In Nick Castellanos

The Miami Marlins maintain interest in free-agent outfielder Nick Castellanos. Castellanos is from the Miami area. He'll be seeking at least two years and $34 million after opting out of the final two years of his deal with the Cincinnati Reds. The Marlins typically don't spend that kind of money, but they may try to […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (11/28/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Spearheaded by a 30-point effort from Devin Booker, Phoenix picked up its 16th consecutive victory on Saturday by handling the Nets. Without a doubt, the Suns have certainly been scorching as of late. However, with the Warriors coming to town on Tuesday, the current streak is in grave danger of being extinguished. Nonetheless, the matchup […]

Jamel Dean Ruled Out For Buccaneers Defense

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean (shoulder) won't return after exiting in the first quarterback of Sunday's game against the Colts. His absence will make life easier for Carson Wentz and the rest of the Colts offense. Dean has played 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps five times this season and has seven pass […]

Five-Year Deal Likely For Kevin Gausman

Free-agent right-hander Kevin Gausman is expected to sign a contract in the next two or three days, according to sources, and it's increasingly likely that he'll land a five-year deal. Gausman turns 31 in January and finished sixth in the National League Cy Young voting after posting a career-best 14-6 record with a 2.81 ERA […]

Josh Anderson Compiles Three Points In Canadiens Win

Montreal Canadiens winger Josh Anderson scored two goals and added a helper to defeat the Penguins 6-3 Saturday. Besides adding three points, Anderson posted six shots on goal bringing up his season total to 59. With producing two goals and an assist Saturday, Anderson now has seven goals and six assists in 23 games. Unfortunately, […]

Mets Aggressively Pursuing Max Scherzer

The New York Mets are aggressively pursuing free-agent starter Max Scherzer, who is expected to make his decision before the impending Dec. 1 lockout, but they may need to move to a Plan B given his known preferences. Scherzer limited his choices to California teams as a trade piece last summer, so the Mets know […]