Josh Richardson Won't Play Friday

Boston Celtics forward Josh Richardson (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. He was already listed as doubtful coming into this game due to a non-COVID related illness. The organization is hopeful that Richardson can return for Sunday's contest. In the meantime, Romeo Langford and Aaron Nesmith will pick […]

Tyrod Taylor, Brandin Cooks Lacking Explosive Plays

Houston Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor and the offense have produced an explosive play (16-plus yards on a pass or 12-plus yards on a run) just 6.3% of the time in 2021. Houston's offensive line ranks 30th in ESPN's pass-block win rate, which measures how often an offensive line holds its blocks for at least 2.5 […]

Vikings Defense - Week 12 Outlook

In their 34-31 victory over the Green Bay Packers, the Minnesota Vikings defense gave up 467 yards, including 385 yards and four touchdown passes to Aaron Rodgers. While the opposing quarterback this week, Jimmy Garoppolo, doesn't pose the same threat as Rodgers, the San Francisco 49ers have enough weapons on offense to give the Packers […]

Fantasy Football Injury Report - Week 12 Injuries Dashboard

Fantasy Football Injuries Dashboard - Week 12 Injury Updates Anyone who has even the slightest experience with fantasy football is well aware of how impactful injuries can be. In both season-long leagues and in daily fantasy contests, players getting injured is a very significant part of the game. It makes sense, then, to be as […]

NFL DFS Must Avoids and Injuries for Week 12 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back to our weekly Must Avoids and Injuries series for our NFL DFS Premium Subscribers.  Below, you'll find our expert's top players to avoid this week. We'll be adding the injured players to be wary of closer to game day. We're looking at […]

Tyler Conklin - Week 12 Outlook for Fantasy Football

For fantasy managers who choose to stream the tight end position, Minnesota Vikings' Tyler Conklin has been a decent option in 2021. Currently sitting at TE13 in PPR leagues, Conklin is coming off a performance in Week 12 against the Green Bay Packers in which he collected three catches for 35 yards. While Conklin will […]

Darius Slay Clears Concussion Protocol, Will Play Sunday

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay has cleared the league's concussion protocol, according to head coach Nick Sirianni. As a result, Slay will play on Sunday against the division-rival New York Giants in Week 12 action. Slay has scored touchdowns in back-to-back weeks with a fumble returned for a touchdown in Week 10 and an interception […]

Jordan Howard Officially Ruled Out

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard (knee) has officially been ruled out for Week 12 against the New York Giants, according to head coach Nick Sirianni. Howard suffered a knee sprain in last week's win over the New Orleans Saints and is likely to miss additional time. Miles Sanders returned from Injured Reserve last Sunday […]

Kadarius Toney, Sterling Shepard Not Expected To Play

New York Giants wide receivers Kadarius Toney (quadriceps) and Sterling Shepard (quadriceps) were not seen at practice on Friday during the period open to the media, and ESPN New York's Jordan Raanan doesn't expect either pass-catcher to play on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Toney and Shepard have missed practice all week, so fantasy managers […]

Adam Thielen - Week 12 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen continues to be one of the most underrated wide receivers in the league. Currently sitting as WR10 in PPR leagues, Thielen is coming off an eight-catch, 82-yard game in Week 11 against the Green Bay Packers in which he scored his eighth touchdown of the season. Despite sharing the […]

Kareem Hunt Expected To Be Activated, Play Against Ravens

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that he expects running back Kareem Hunt (calf) and offensive tackle Jack Conklin (elbow) to be activated from Injured Reserve and play on Sunday night against the Baltimore Ravens. It sounds as though Hunt had a good week of practice and will be active in Week 12, but […]

Justin Jefferson - Week 12 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Fantasy managers who drafted Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson had reason to worry after a two-game stretch in which he only had five catches for 90 yards combined in Weeks 8 and 9. But Jefferson quickly put those fears to rest after putting up 17 catches for 312 yards and two touchdowns combined in […]

Cam Newton's Arm Strength A Concern?

The Carolina Panthers are open to bringing quarterback Cam Newton back next season, but they want to see how the 32-year-old former MVP performs down the stretch with the offense tailored to his strengths. Newton is still learning the nuances of the offense, but many are skeptical that his diminished arm strength will limit what […]

Dalvin Cook - Week 12 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook totaled over 100 yards for the sixth time in 2021 in a Week 11 win over the division-rival Green Bay Packers. Cook has topped the century mark in all but one of his full games this season. Cook and the Vikings will take on the San Francisco 49ers in […]

James O'Shaughnessy To Return In Week 12

The Jacksonville Jaguars expect tight end James O'Shaughnessy (ankle) and center Brandon Linder (ankle, knee) to be activated from Injured Reserve and play on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 12. O'Shaughnessy has been out since suffering an ankle injury in Week 2 against the Denver Broncos. It's good news for an offense that […]

Laviska Shenault Jr. Could Be Used Out Of The Backfield

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer mentioned the idea of getting wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. some touches out of the backfield as a way to create more explosive plays for the offense. Shenault immediately become more attractive in fantasy when Jamal Agnew was ruled out for the rest of the season, and Shenault could […]

Kirk Cousins - Week 12 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins' impressive season continued in the Week 11 victory over the division-rival Green Bay Packers. Cousins finished with his fourth 300-yard performance of 2021 along with three touchdowns and no turnovers. Now with 21 touchdown passes on the season and only three turnovers, Cousins and the Vikings will take on the […]

Chase Claypool Dealing With Turf Toe

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (toe) said that he's been dealing with a bad case of turf toe after he was tackled with his toe flexed. Claypool didn't play in Week 10 but returned last Sunday night against the Los Angeles Chargers and caught five of his nine targets for 93 yards. He's mainly […]

OwnersBox Week 6 NBA Lineup Picks: Contest of the Week - Weekly Fantasy Basketball

Hi, RotoBallers! The NBA season continues on 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. In this article, I will be providing […]

Antonio Brown Ruled Out For Week 12

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said that wide receiver Antonio Brown (ankle) has been ruled out for the Week 12 game against the Indianapolis Colts. Brown has been sidelined since suffering an ankle sprain in Week 6, but the Bucs are hoping he can return in Week 13. The 33-year-old needs to continue […]

NFL DFS Stacks: Week 12 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hi RotoBallers, and thanks for joining me! I'm very proud to bring you our weekly tournament stacks article this season for you, our loyal RotoBaller reader, and valued premium subscriber. The NFL season is in full swing, so it's time to dig deep and […]

Corey Davis Returns To Practice, Expected To Play Sunday

New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis (groin) will return to a limited practice on Friday and should be available to play on Sunday against the Houston Texans, according to head coach Robert Saleh. Davis tweaked his groin in practice on Wednesday and sat out of Thursday's session. Mid-week injuries are usually tough to come […]

Bears Optimistic Justin Fields Will Play In Week 13

Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields (ribs), who missed the Thanksgiving Day win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday with cracked ribs, is expected to be ready to play in Week 13 against the Arizona Cardinals. Fields has already been doing pull-ups in the weight room and would've been a game-time decision for Week 12 […]

Deonte Harris Appealing Three-Game Suspension

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Deonte Harris is appealing a three-game suspension from the NFL for a DUI arrest, according to sources. Harris had one catch for nine yards and also served as punt and kick returner in the Thursday night loss to the Buffalo Bills. He was informed of his suspension before the game […]

Nick Vannett Scores Touchdown Against Bills

New Orleans Saints tight end Nick Vannett finished with a single reception for 11 yards and a touchdown on his only target in Thursday's loss to Buffalo. With fellow tight end Adam Trautman (knee) out for the foreseeable future with an MCL sprain, guys like Vannett are expected to see bigger roles going forward. While […]

Lil'Jordan Humphrey Paces Team With 47 Yards

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey posted three receptions for a season-high 47 yards on five targets in Thursday's loss to Buffalo. Humphrey came out of nowhere to pace the team in yards while posting his best total of the season. Nevertheless, the 23-year-old came into the contest with only two receptions for 31 […]

D'Andre Swift Dealing With Shoulder Sprain

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that running back D'Andre Swift (shoulder) suffered a shoulder sprain in the Thanksgiving loss to the Chicago Bears on Thursday. Campbell said the team is in wait-and-see mode. Swift left the game early in the second quarter and never returned, finishing the game with only six touches and […]

Deonte Harris Only Hauls In One Reception In Week 12

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Deonte Harris managed only one reception for nine yards on five targets in Thursday's loss to Buffalo. Harris was performing well for a stretch of time in between but has now posted a total of 20 yards in the last two games despite seeing 10 targets in that span too. […]

OwnersBox Week 8 NHL Lineup Picks: Contest of the Week - Weekly Fantasy Hockey

Welcome back RotoBallers! The NHL season heads into December with Week 8 and we have an excellent salary cap contest for you over at OwnersBox! For those who do not know, OwnersBox is a fantastic weekly fantasy sports platform that offers plenty of game setups to fulfill your desire to draft throughout the season. And […]

Nick Chubb - Week 12 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb will head on the road to take on the Baltimore Ravens in Week 12's Sunday Night Football contest. Chubb looked good in his return from the reserve/COVID-19 list in Week 11, running for 130 yards and scoring a receiving touchdown. The Ravens have been a neutral matchup for opposing […]