Jaydon Blue Faces Tough Eagles Defense in Week 1

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue makes his NFL debut on Thursday Night Football against the Philadelphia Eagles. The 2025 fifth-round pick suffered a low-ankle sprain in the preseason finale against Atlanta, but practiced in full this week and is off the injury report. Blue opens the year as the RB3 in Dallas, sitting […]

Tank Bigsby - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: The Jacksonville Jaguars backfield has been one of the most discussed positional groups during the offseason. With Liam Coen taking over head coaching duties, this entire running back group could be in store for a massive bounce-back season in 2025. Last fall, Coen helped […]

Miles Sanders Faces Tough Eagles Defense in Week 1

Dallas Cowboys running back Miles Sanders is set to make his debut in Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles. After a disappointing 2024 campaign in Carolina, where he lost the starting job to Chuba Hubbard, Sanders is looking for a fresh start in Dallas. In Cowboys camp, Sanders has been splitting first-team reps with Javonte […]

Isiah Pacheco, JK Dobbins, D’Andre Swift: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1

Week 1 of the fantasy season is finally here. At this point, your league has drafted, and you are parsing through all the relevant information to figure out who should be in your lineup for Week 1. Setting lineups early in the season is the most challenging, as there are many more variables that we […]

John Means Will Throw a Bullpen Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians left-hander John Means (elbow) will throw a bullpen session on Wednesday, followed by a rehab start for Triple-A Columbus on Friday, MLB.com reports. Friday's outing will be the fifth rehab start for Means, who threw four innings and 58 pitches in his previous outing on Sunday. His pitch count will bump up to […]

Alijah Vera-Tucker Suffers Significant Arm Injury

New York Jets guard Alijah Vera-Tucker has suffered a significant arm injury and could miss extended time, according to The Athletic's Dianna Russini. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Vera-Tucker is seeking a second opinion to determine whether surgery will be required. The former first-round pick, who started 15 games at right guard in 2024, has […]

Lane Thomas Goes Hitless in First Rehab Start

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas (foot) went 0-for-3 on Tuesday in Double-A Akron with the RubberDucks in his first rehab game back since injuring his foot and being placed on the injured list on July 6. Thomas was diagnosed with right foot plantar fasciitis and has missed a good portion of the season, so, understandably, […]

Hunter Luepke Gets Contract Extension

The Dallas Cowboys and fullback Hunter Luepke have agreed to a two-year contract extension worth up to $7.5 million, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo. The deal makes Luepke the second-highest paid fullback in the NFL, joining San Francisco's Kyle Juszczyk, behind Miami Dolphins' Alec Ingold. The third-year pro out of North Dakota […]

Julius Chestnut Listed as RB2 on Titans Depth Chart

Tennessee Titans running back Julius Chestnut has been listed as the team's RB2 to start the season. With Tyjae Spears opening the year on injured reserve, the fourth-year back holds the backup role ahead of 2025 sixth-round pick Kalel Mullings. Through his first three seasons, Chestnut has appeared in 26 games, recording just 31 carries […]

Taylor Walls Will See a Specialist For His Groin on Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls (groin) will see a specialist, Dr. William Meyers, on September 3. He had started running and doing some strengthening exercises previously, but is still experiencing "mild discomfort" in his back and left groin, MLB.com reports. Walls was placed on the injured list on August 12 with a groin injury, […]

College Football Pick'em Pool Picks (Week 2, 2025) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for ESPN Pick'em Contests

We have a good turnout this year with 65 entries in the RotoBaller Reader's Group. All but two entries got at least half of the picks right, which is why we do the confidence version. Three entries (PAPI PEREZ, WeagleweagleWDE, and chrismiller19) led the way this week with 48 points. That's not bad out of […]

Calvin Ridley - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside WR3 ANALYSIS: Despite playing with the worst quarterback play in the league last season, Calvin Ridley put together another strong campaign. Ridley posted his second-straight 1,000-yard campaign, totaling 1,017 yards on 64 receptions. He found the back of the end zone four times. In 2023, Ridley […]

Roman Anthony Will Undergo MRI on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox young superstar Roman Anthony (oblique) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians with left oblique tightness, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. He is set to undergo an MRI on Wednesday. Anthony said he initially felt tightness on a check swing during the same at-bat before striking out in the fourth […]

Trevon Diggs Expected to Play Against Eagles

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (knee) is expected to suit up Thursday night against the Philadelphia Eagles. The two-time Pro Bowler is coming off a season-ending knee injury in 2024 that required a chondral tissue graft procedure. While Diggs and the team expressed uncertainty about his Week 1 availability during training camp, his return for […]

Nolan McLean Continues to Dominate

New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Nolan McLean picked up his fourth straight win in his fourth career start on Tuesday as the Mets defeated the Detroit Tigers 12-5. The right-hander was outstanding once again, going six innings, allowing three hits, two earned runs, three walks, and striking out seven batters. McLean has been dominant […]

College Football Heisman Trophy Rankings: Top 10 Contenders for Week 2

Week 1 of the college football season is behind us, and the Heisman Trophy race has, like, anti-heated up. Instead of the biggest names in college football going out and asserting themselves in We...

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (9/3/2025)

I have to start things off by tipping my cap to my colleague, Koby Hanson, who nailed three of four HR calls in Sunday's article. That's a lot harder to do than most people think, and as someone who has been trying to do it all season, I can tell you firsthand it's incredibly difficult. […]

7 Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1 Fantasy Football (2025)

RotoBaller analyst Anthony Aniano drops his top 2025 fantasy football Week 1 waiver wire pickups for RB, WR, TE, and QB. This week's must-add fantasy football free agents -- potential waiver wire winners heading into Week 1 for running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, and quarterbacks. Win more in 2025 with RotoBaller! Be sure to […]

Isaiah Likely Not Expected to Play Against Bills

Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (foot) is not expected to suit up for Sunday night's matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Likely suffered a broken bone in his foot during a non-contact drill in late July and underwent surgery shortly after. The initial timeline projected a six-week recovery. Baltimore elected not to place Likely on […]

Jalen Royals Ruled Out Against Chargers

Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Jalen Royals (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. The fourth-round pick has been sidelined for multiple weeks with knee tendinitis and did not travel with the team to Brazil on Wednesday. Royals was expected to provide depth behind third-year starter Rashee […]

Jauan Jennings, Rashid Shaheed, Khalil Shakir: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1

Headed into Week 1 of the NFL season, veteran wide receivers Jauan Jennings, Rashid Shaheed, and Khalil Shakir are each coming back from injury. Coming into the week, it looks like they'll be able to suit up for Week 1, but does that mean they should be in your fantasy lineup as well? Each has […]

First Look for NFL DFS Research: Week 1 Vegas Totals, Salaries, Top Daily Fantasy Football Matchups

The NFL is back! Week 1 of the NFL season is finally here, and this Sunday features 13 matchups with Thursday, Friday, and Monday prime-time games to help kick off the season. In this post, we'll dive in and get an early look at Sunday's action. Check out which teams and stacks stand out for […]

Santi Aldama Bags Double-Double in Losing Effort

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama finished Spain's 67-63 loss to Italy at EuroBasket with a double-double on Tuesday, scoring a game-high 19 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Both marks were team-highs, and Aldama also led Spain with four assists. He shot 6-for-13 from the field, including 2-for-6 from three-point range. On the defensive end, Aldama […]

Quinshon Judkins - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Sit in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Bench stash/RB4 ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins was projected to immediately slot in as the team's RB1 after being drafted in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Judkins played a key role in Ohio State's National Championship-winning team during the 2024 season. […]

Is Brandon Aiyuk Out for the Season? Fantasy Football Outlook and Injury Update

Assessing the fantasy value of players making their return after a major injury is always tricky. Sometimes it drives the cost down and creates a buying opportunity on an elite talent, while other times the uncertainty of the recovery makes the risk too high. In the case of 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk coming off […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 23 (September 1 - September 7)

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! We are nearing the stretch run of the baseball season, but that does not mean we can abandon our teams. There are still several high-end players available on the waiver wire that can be the difference between us winning or losing our leagues. Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups continues […]

Guerschon Yabusele Erupts for 36 Points Against Poland

New York Knicks power forward Guerschon Yabusele rocked Poland during France's 83-76 victory at EuroBasket on Tuesday, racking up a national team career-high 36 points. He went berserk from deep, shooting 6-for-12, and finished 12-for-20 overall from the field. Yabusele wrapped up his stat line with six rebounds, two assists, and two blocks. This was […]

Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 23 (September 1 - September 7)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 23 of the 2025 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of September 1 - September 7, looking at players below ~50 percent rostered on ESPN or Yahoo points leagues. We'll be doing this points league […]

Luka Doncic Leads Slovenia Into Next Round at EuroBasket

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic scored a game-high 26 points as Slovenia secured its spot in the Round of 16 at EuroBasket with an 87-79 victory over Iceland on Tuesday. Doncic was limited to 8-for-22 shooting, going 2-for-10 from downtown, but he still enjoyed a productive outing. The Mavericks superstar added seven rebounds, […]

Stanley Umude Signs Training Camp Deal With Spurs

Shooting guard Stanley Umude will join the San Antonio Spurs for training camp, having agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract. The 26-year-old was a standout performer at San Antonio's Earl Warren High School and will now attempt to continue his NBA career in the city. After starting his pro career with the Detroit Pistons, Umude […]