Garrison Mathews Draws First Start Of Season

Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward Garrison Mathews has been elevated to the starting five for Saturday's contest against Charlotte. Mathews has come off the bench over the past five games and averaged 7.4 points and 2.8 boards per contest while shooting 40 percent overall. With Jalen Green (hamstring) down for at least the next week, […]

Corey Davis Downgraded To Doubtful

New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis (groin) was downgraded to doubtful for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans. He was limited in practice on Friday and initially listed as questionable for Week 12. The 26-year-old is trending in the wrong direction and could miss Sunday's game. Fantasy managers should check back an hour and […]

Tyler Herro Will Be Active Saturday, May Not Check In

Miami Heat point/shooting guard Tyler Herro (body) has been cleared to be active for Saturday's game against the Bulls, but in a twist, he has not been confirmed to actually be playing. The risk surrounding Herro, who is battling general body soreness, is far too large for him to be seen as a DFS asset. […]

Mason Plumlee Remains Sidelined Saturday

Charlotte Hornets center Mason Plumlee (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game vs. Houston due to a strained right calf, his second straight contest out of the mix. P.J. Washington started in his stead Friday and compiled 17 points and six rebounds in place of Plumlee, knocking down five triples, an element that the […]

Cole Anthony Will Miss Fifth Straight Outing

Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Cavaliers, marking his fifth consecutive game on the sidelines due to a sprained right ankle. Anthony's absence figures to continue paving the way for Gary Harris to remain among the starting five, while Jalen Suggs will serve as the […]

Mo Bamba Will Miss Saturday’s Contest

Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (back) is a late scratch for Saturday's game vs. Cleveland due to back spasms. Bamba had reportedly been battling the issue throughout the day before being cleared, but the Magic have pumped the brakes and will instead elect to start Robin Lopez in place of the 23-year-old. The absence from […]

Evan Mobley Returns To Action Saturday

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Evan Mobley (elbow) has officially been cleared to suit up for Saturday's game against Orlando. Mobley had missed his team's four previous outings due to a sprained right elbow, with his return likely bumping Dean Wade from the starting unit, which takes away nearly all of the latter's DFS appeal. Having […]

Updated Week 12 Quarterback Rankings

Welcome back RotoBallers, we have reached Week 12 of the fantasy football season. Below you will find our Week 12 quarterback rankings for fantasy football, to help you set your optimal lineups. If you are not yet familiar, our weekly fantasy football rankings are put together by three of our lead analysts - Nick Mariano, Pierre […]

Alec Burks Enters Starting Lineup Saturday

New York Knicks shooting guard/small forward Alec Burks will make his first start of the season Saturday against Atlanta with Kemba Walker (rest) unavailable. Burks figures to share ballhandling duties in the first unit alongside RJ Barrett and Julius Randle, but with Derrick Rose (knee) also out, Burks stands to see a significantly elevated role. […]

OwnersBox Week 12 NFL Lineup Picks: Sunday Slate - Weekly Fantasy Football

Welcome back RotoBallers! The NFL season continues in Week 12 and we have a wonderful salary cap contest for you over at OwnersBox! In case you're not yet familiar, OwnersBox is a fantastic new weekly fantasy sports platform that offers plenty of game setups to fulfill your desire to draft throughout the season. And the big one […]

Nerlens Noel, Taj Gibson Will Miss Saturday’s Game

New York Knicks centers Nerlens Noel (knee) and Taj Gibson (groin) have been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Hawks, leaving the team's second unit further shorthanded. Without his two primary backups, Mitchell Robinson could see additional minutes funneled in his direction, but Julius Randle could pitch in at the five as well. Noel […]

Alex Nedeljkovic Makes A Third Consecutive Start

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic will earn his 12th start of the campaign in Saturday's meeting with Buffalo. He heads into a favorable matchup with a 5-3-3 record, having allowed 2.76 goals per game with a .917 save percentage. This will be Nedeljkovic's third consecutive start. The Red Wings have rotated him with Thomas […]

Kemba Walker, Derrick Rose Ruled Out For Saturday

New York Knicks point guards Kemba Walker (rest) and Derrick Rose (ankle) will be sidelined for Saturday's contest against the Hawks. The absence of the veteran duo figures to funnel the vast majority of PG minutes in the direction of Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett, while Alec Burks will stand to take on an elevated […]

Chris Wideman Unavailable Against Penguins

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Chris Wideman (unspecified) won't play on Saturday against Pittsburgh after getting hurt in Friday's 4-1 loss to Buffalo. Wideman exits the lineup after having a fine run with six points in seven games. He boasts two goals and six assists in 17 appearances this season with 22 shots, 14 hits and 10 […]

Casey DeSmith Starts For Penguins On Saturday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith will be between the pipes on Saturday against Montreal as the team completes a back-to-back set. Tristan Jarry had another wonderful game in Friday's 1-0 win over the Islanders, picking up his third shutout in five outings. DeSmith hasn't yet gotten close to a shutout this season, and in fact, […]

Bryan Rust Remains Out On Saturday

Pittsburgh Penguins winger Bryan Rust (lower body) will miss a second consecutive game on Saturday against Montreal. He was a late scratch for Friday's 1-0 win over the Islanders. Rust ended a 10-game goal drought just before getting injured. He's got two goals and nine points in 12 games for the season with 35 shots. […]

Matt Murray Waived By Senators On Saturday

Ottawa Senators goaltender Matt Murray was waived on Saturday, the team announced. The move came after Murray was a healthy scratch for Friday's 4-0 loss to the Ducks. Murray is winless for the Senators this season in five starts, and his career overall has taken a U-turn ever since the two-time Stanley Cup champion moved […]

Jonathan Marchessault On Track To Return On Saturday

Vegas Golden Knights forward Jonathan Marchessault has cleared COVID-19 protocols and should be back in the lineup on Saturday against Edmonton. He's been out for five games but was back at practice on Friday, joining his usual partner in crime Reilly Smith and Nicolas Roy on the second line. Marchessault was crushing it prior to […]

NHL Postpones Two Islanders Games

The New York Islanders are done for the month after the NHL announced that two of the team's games have been postponed because of a COVID-19 outbreak in the club. Barry Trotz's team was supposed to face the Rangers on Sunday and the Flyers on Tuesday. The announcement came on Saturday after Casey Cizikas was […]

NFL Week 12: Thunder Dan's NFL DFS Tiered Rankings (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome, RotoBallers, to my official tiered rankings for week 12 of this NFL season! You can find my core plays at RB and WR each week in my Anchors column as well as the rest of my favorites plays in our premium cheat sheet. […]

Matt Gay - Week 12 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Los Angeles Rams kicker Matt Gay has been one of the best fantasy kickers this season, and he's in a solid bounce-back spot in Week 12 against the Green Bay Packers. Green Bay just gave up 34 points a week ago to the Minnesota Vikings, and their defense continues to take hits in the injury […]

Tyler Higbee - Week 12 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee has been inconsistent all year long, and he belongs on fantasy benches in Week 12 against the Green Bay Packers. The Packers secondary has been beaten up all season long and they're a middle-of-the-road defense against opposing tight ends. However, the way to attack this group isn't in […]

Van Jefferson - Week 12 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson has been quiet the last couple of games, but he could be in for a solid game in Week 12 against the Green Bay Packers. Jefferson had put up double-digit fantasy points in back-to-back weeks prior to Weeks 9 and 10. The rest of the team struggled in […]

Odell Beckham Jr. - Week 12 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. struggled in his debut two weeks ago, but he could be in for a bounce-back game in Week 12 against the Green Bay Packers. Beckham played on just 27 percent of the snaps in his first game with the Rams and saw three targets on his 15 […]

Cooper Kupp - Week 12 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp has been a cheat code for fantasy lineups this season, and you're still starting him again in Week 12 against the Green Bay Packers. The Kupp cheat code is that he's just flat out good at football, as he's put up double-digit fantasy points in every game this […]

Darrell Henderson Jr. - Week 12 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. will be looking for a bounce-back game in Week 12 against the Green Bay Packers. After starting the season with five consecutive double-digit performances in fantasy points, Henderson has been held to single-digit games in three of his last four outings despite catching at least three passes […]

Matthew Stafford - Week 12 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has struggled in the last two games and he'll be looking to bounce back in Week 12 against the Green Bay Packers coming off the bye week. Stafford had put up 16 or more fantasy points in each of his first eight games before finishing with 13 or fewer […]

NFL DFS Prop Picks for Monkey Knife Fight - Browns vs.Ravens Sunday Night Football

Welcome to Sunday Night Football between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens! Tonight's game means our friends at Monkey Knife Fight are offering some fantastic props for us to play. Our friends at Monkey Knife Fight offer some of the coolest, and easiest to win, NFL DFS games in the industry. There are no massive tournaments […]

Week 12 Fantasy Football Sleepers, Start 'Em and Value Plays: The King and Pocket Aces

In this episode of The King and Pockets Aces, RotoBaller's Scott "The King" Engel and Anthony "Pocket Aces" Aniano share their highly charged Fantasy insights. They look at the latest and upcoming NFL player moves, NFL player rankings and lineup strategy to best prepare you for each week of the 2021 fantasy football season. Scott […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Scores 14 In Loss Friday

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 14 points during a 132-100 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. The 22-year-old shot 5-for-15 from the field, including 0-for-5 from behind the arc, and 4-for-4 from the line. The Michigan State product added five boards, a steal, and a block across 23 minutes. The talented big […]