Jets Expect Arian Smith to Contribute "Right Away"

The New York Jets expect rookie wide receiver Arian Smith to "contribute right away," according to ESPN's Rich Cimini. A fourth-round pick out of Georgia, Smith recorded 48 catches for 817 yards and four touchdowns in his final collegiate season for the Bulldogs. Outside of top wideout Garrett Wilson, the Jets are hurting for talent […]

Ricky White III Signs Practice-Squad Deal With Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks released seventh-round rookie wide receiver Ricky White III from their active roster, but White has re-signed with the team on a practice-squad contract. The 23-year-old played one year in college at Michigan State before transferring to UNLV, where he recorded 218 catches for 3,336 yards and 24 touchdowns across three seasons. White […]

Ollie Gordon II - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside RB4 ANALYSIS: The Miami Dolphins added to their running back room by selecting Ollie Gordon II in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma State. Despite having a disappointing 2024 campaign in college, Gordon looked like one of the game's top […]

Nick Nash Signs Practice-Squad Deal With Falcons

Undrafted wide receiver Nick Nash did not make the Atlanta Falcons' initial 53-man roster but will remain with the team via its practice squad, per ESPN's Marc Raimondi. Nash played well in the preseason, hauling in six catches for 87 yards in the team's final exhibition contest against the Dallas Cowboys. The 26-year-old was named […]

Brenden Rice to Work Out for Saints

Free-agent wide receiver Brenden Rice is working out for the New Orleans Saints on Monday, according to Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports. Rice is the son of Hall of Fame wideout Jerry Rice. A seventh-round pick of the Los Angeles Chargers in 2024, Rice appeared in three games without recording a catch as a rookie […]

Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings for PPR Drafts: T.J. Hockenson, Jake Ferguson, Kyle Pitts, Zach Ertz, Tyler Warren, Jonnu Smith, Evan Engram, Cade Otton

With fantasy draft season coming to a close soon, it's time for another rankings article to help you crush your final fantasy football drafts. At RotoBaller HQ, we rank the top 50 tight ends in PPR formats. Whether you draft a tight end early or play the waiting game, below you will find where essential […]

Riley O'Brien Could Land on 15-Day Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals reliever Riley O'Brien (shoulder) is dealing with fatigue in his right shoulder and could go on the 15-day injured list, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. The Cardinals will know more on Monday after a doctor examines O'Brien. Since the Cardinals traded closer Ryan Helsley to the New York Mets […]

Luis Severino to Start on Tuesday

Athletics right-hander Luis Severino (oblique) will come off the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals. It'll be the first start since Aug. 5 for Severino, who has missed just under a month with a strained left oblique. In his first season with the A's, the 31-year-old has gone 6-11 with […]

Matt Chapman Leaves Early on Sunday, Expects to Play Monday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (shin, foot) exited a 13-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday after fouling a ball off his left shin/foot in the bottom of the sixth inning. Chapman finished his plate appearance with a walk before the Giants subbed in Casey Schmitt to pinch run for him. It […]

Jac Caglianone Returning From 10-Day Injured List on Monday

The Kansas City Royals announced that they will activate outfielder Jac Caglianone (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Monday. The 22-year-old rookie missed the last few days of July and all of August with a strained left hamstring. Caglianone was the sixth pick in the 2024 draft, and his promotion to the majors in […]

Kyle Williams - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside WR4 ANALYSIS: The Patriots selected wide receiver Kyle Williams out of Washington State in the third round of April's NFL Draft. Williams spent his final two seasons of his college career with Washington State. In 2023, Williams caught 61 passes for 843 yards and six […]

Royals to Promote Carter Jensen to Majors

The Kansas City Royals announced that they intend to promote catcher Carter Jensen from Triple-A Omaha on Monday. The 22-year-old Kansas City native was a third-round pick in 2021 who now ranks as MLB Pipeline's 69th-best prospect and the No. 2 farmhand in the Royals' system. Jensen opened 2025 in Double-A ball before earning a […]

Tyler Wells Scheduled to Start for Orioles on Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Tyler Wells (elbow) is scheduled to come off the 60-day injured list and start against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. Wells hasn't taken the mound in the majors since April 12, 2024, as he was shut down with elbow troubles and had to have internal-brace surgery on his UCL. Almost 15 […]

Fantasy Football Wide Receivers With Overall WR1 Upside for 2025

Preseason games are over and it’s time to get our drafts completed and ready for the NFL season that starts in just a few short days. It sure feels like forever since the last shreds of confetti hit the field as the Philadelphia Eagles hoisted the Lombardi Trophy -- and before that, Ja’Marr Chase running […]

TreVeyon Henderson - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside RB2/RB3 ANALYSIS: The New England Patriots bolstered their running back room by adding TreVeyon Henderson from the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Henderson played a key role on their National Championship team, posting an elite 7.1 YPC, the […]

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? RJ Harvey, Omarion Hampton, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Kaleb Johnson, TreVeyon Henderson, Emeka Egbuka, Tre Harris, Jayden Higgins, Luther Burden, Kyle Williams

Who Should I Draft? Some common 2025 fantasy football draft decisions are regarding players like RJ Harvey, Omarion Hampton, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Kaleb Johnson, TreVeyon Henderson, Emeka Egbuka, Tre Harris, Jayden Higgins, Luther Burden, Kyle Williams. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning teams in 2025. Draft your […]

10 Fantasy Football Bold Predictions - Andrew Lalama's 2025 Picks

Welcome to my favorite article of the year -- 2025 Bold Predictions. Every NFL season is pure chaos, and every offseason, fantasy players convince themselves they’ve got it all figured out. The truth? Nobody does. That’s why embracing variance and leaning into outlier outcomes is one of the best ways to get an edge on […]

KeAndre Lambert-Smith Faces Uphill Battle To Fantasy Production

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keandre Lambert-Smith was one of the surprise names of the NFL preseason. The fifth-round pick flashed his big-play ability early in training camp and carried it over into the preseason games. Lambert-Smith topped 100 yards on four catches across two exhibition contests and scored in the Hall of Fame game. […]

Chris Rodriguez Jr. Sheds Weight Entering His Third Season

Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. worked on shedding weight to improve his speed this offseason. His efforts have seemingly paid off. The third-year professional, who didn't make the initial 53-man roster in 2024, impressed the Washington coaching staff enough that they were comfortable trading starter Brian Robinson Jr. According to The Athletic, Rodriguez […]

Matthew Golden - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 1o+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside WR3 ANALYSIS: The Green Bay Packers made a big splash in the opening round of the 2025 NFL Draft by adding Texas standout Matthew Golden. This was the first time the team took a wide receiver in the opening round in nearly two decades. During […]

Is Joe Mixon Out for the Season? Fantasy Football Outlook and Injury Update

Injuries are an unfortunate part of fantasy football. Given the physical nature of the game, a player can go down with a season-changing injury at any time. Being able to navigate those pitfalls is key to winning a fantasy championship. There are plenty of ways to handle preseason injuries. Some fantasy managers avoid drafting injured […]

Jalen Royals Misses Practice Again On Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jalen Royals (knee) sat out of practice on Sunday. Head coach Andy Reid told the media that the rookie was the only active roster player sidelined. The fourth-round pick is battling knee tendinitis, and his professional debut for Week 1 is in doubt. Royals entered training camp with the opportunity […]

A.J. Brown Says He'll Be Active For Season Opener

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (hamstring) told reporters he will play Thursday night when the team opens its season against the Dallas Cowboys. Philadelphia's top wide receiver has battled a hamstring issue for the majority of training camp and only returned to practice on Wednesday. Barring a setback, Brown will be in Philadelphia's starting […]

Week 1 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings for PPR - Nico Collins, Tetairoa McMillan, Xavier Worthy, Travis Hunter, Jerry Jeudy, Keenan Allen, AJ Brown

There may be a few days left to draft for the upcoming season, but for fantasy managers who have finished their fantasy football drafts, it's never too early to start thinking about your Week 1 lineup. Today we look at wideouts with our updated Week 1 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for PPR leagues and […]

Owen Caissie Optioned, Kevin Alcantara Recalled

Chicago Cubs outfielder Owen Caissie was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday. In a somewhat odd move, the Cubs have decided to send down Caissie after barely using him. The top prospect slashed .208/.240/.375 with one home run and four RBI in 11 games with the Cubs. In a corresponding move, outfielder Kevin Alcantara has […]

Chargers Place Jalen Reagor on Injured Reserve

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Jalen Reagor (undisclosed) has been placed on injured reserve, according to an announcement from the team. Reagor was cut by the Chargers as they trimmed their roster down to 53 players, but he was signed to the practice squad shortly after. By being placed on injured reserve, the former first-round […]

Luis Garcia to Make Season Debut on Monday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Luis Garcia (elbow) will be activated from the 60-day injured list on Monday. Garcia is set to make his season debut during the series finale against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. This will be the first time that Garcia has taken an MLB mound since May of 2023. The right-hander […]

Landon Dickerson Participating in Individual Drills

Philadelphia Eagles left guard Landon Dickerson (knee) was spotted participating in individual drills during Sunday's practice, according to EJ Smith of PHLY Sports. Smith noted that it's unclear whether Dickerson will participate in team drills today, but he was practicing with the field goal unit. This update is a great sign as Dickerson works toward […]

Jarlin Susana Exits with Triceps Injury

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jarlin Susana (triceps) was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's start with Double-A Harrisburg. Susana was pulled after 1.2 innings due to right triceps soreness. Before exiting, Susana allowed three earned runs on three hits, while walking three batters, and recording three strikeouts. The 21-year-old prospect owns a 3.51 […]

Max Scherzer Exits Due to Back Tightness

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (back) was forced to make an early exit from Sunday's outing against the Milwaukee Brewers. Scherzer was pulled after four innings due to upper back tightness, according to manager John Schneider. Before exiting, Scherzer tossed four innings, allowing four earned runs on nine hits while striking out one […]