Chase Claypool - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool has caught just six passes for 62 yards combined over his past two games. He will look to get back on track in Week 9's Monday Night Football game against the Chicago Bears. Chicago represents a plus matchup for Claypool as their defense is allowing the fifth-most fantasy points […]

Fantasy Basketball Night In Review: Thursday, November 4

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight a few key fantasy basketball takeaways from the games played during last night's slate. These viewpoints can be both positive and negative and will hopefully help to provide insight into different roster moves you should consider making based on trends and statistical nuggets […]

Diontae Johnson - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson will take on the Chicago Bears at home in Week 9's Monday Night Football game. Johnson continues to operate as Ben Roethlisberger's favorite target, averaging 10.5 targets per game in 2021. He draws an excellent matchup against a Chicago defense that is allowing the fifth-most fantasy points per game […]

Najee Harris - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris will go against the Chicago Bears at home in Week 9's Monday Night Football contest. Harris is performing well in his rookie season, establishing himself as Pittsburgh's bell-cow and a locked-in RB1 in fantasy. The Bears represent a neutral matchup for Harris on Monday night as they are allowing […]

Ben Roethlisberger - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, hip) will take on the Chicago Bears at home on Monday Night Football in Week 9. Roethlisberger continues to show a limited ceiling in his age-39 campaign, throwing for more than one touchdown in just one of his seven contests. The Bears represent a neutral matchup for Roethlisberger, as […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (11/5): Value Plays, Goalies, Stacks

The NHL season has hit week number four! Some hockey trends have established themselves but many are still to come. As always, I'll give you the best tools to succeed and the info you need to build the best lineups possible for your GPP and cash game NHL contests on both DraftKings and FanDuel. Today […]

Browns Defense Draws A Tough Matchup In Week 9

The Cleveland Browns defense has underperformed expectations for much of the 2021 season and those struggles may continue in a tough road matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 9. The Cincinnati offense has been excellent this year, averaging 27.5 points per game, the seventh-highest in the league. Cleveland's defense comes into the game as […]

Chase McLaughlin - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin will head on the road to kick against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 9. The veteran kicker has been very accurate in his first season with Cleveland, hitting 11 of 12 field goals and all 18 of his extra points. The Bengals are allowing the 11th-fewest fantasy points per game […]

Daily NBA Injury Roundup for November 5th, 2021

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily NBA injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy basketball (DFS) lineups, every day of the NBA season. Below is our updated list of injured NBA players for November 5th, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for 11/5 - Monkey Knife Fight

With the teams we have playing on Friday's nine-game slate, the pace will be incredibly high and the points are likely to follow. With a few players returning to lineups and some players being upgraded and downgraded throughout the day, it's been reported that both Kyle Kuzma and Scottie Barnes are available Friday night. Both […]

Ryan Griffin Catches TD In Week 9

New York Jets tight end Ryan Griffin entered this Week 9 matchup with 10 total receptions on the season. However, Griffin saw more action than expected due to the fact Tyler Kroft (chest) exited and didn't return to the contest. Griffin hauled in four of his seven targets for 28 yards and one touchdown in […]

Jamison Crowder Disappoints With 38 Yards

New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder has been a fairly decent PPR option since making his season debut in Week 4. The veteran wideout struggled to make noise in what should've been a decent performance against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 9. Crowder hauled in five of his seven targets for 38 yards in […]

Keelan Cole Makes An Impact In Week 9

New York Jets wide receiver Keelan Cole has not been involved too much through the first half of the regular season. However, he was able to make a significant impact against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 9. Cole hauled in five of his eight targets for 66 yards in the loss. Both the targets and […]

Elijah Moore Has Career Game Against Indy

New York Jets wide receiver Elijah Moore put together a solid performance last week, but topped that with ease in Week 9. Moore hauled in seven of his eight targets for 84 yards and two touchdowns in the loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Both the receptions and yardage were career highs for the rookie receiver. […]

Ty Johnson Scores In Loss To Colts

New York Jets running back Ty Johnson has found a way to keep some PPR fantasy value over the last month or so. Rookie Michael Carter appears to have run away with the lead back job. However, Johnson still finds a way to make an impact each week and Week 9 was no different. Johnson […]

Michael Carter Underachieves In Week 9

New York Jets running back Michael Carter has been putting together some fantastic fantasy performances, especially in PPR formats over the last two weeks. Sadly, nothing gold can stay. Carter rushed 13 times for 49 yards during the loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 9. He also added one reception for 37 yards, but […]

Josh Johnson Notches Over 300 Yards

New York Jets quarterback Josh Johnson stepped up and delivered against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 9. The third string QB was asked to take over after starter Mike White (forearm) went down after the second drive of the game. Johnson for some reason came in over newly added veteran quarterback Joe Flacco. Nonetheless, Johnson […]

Browns Plan To Release Odell Beckham Jr. On Friday

The Cleveland Browns currently plan to release wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Friday, according to sources. The move is expected to be followed by a revised contract that reduces the Browns obligation to pay Beckham if he's not claimed on waivers and becomes eligible for the balance of his salary termination pay. He will […]

Cade Cunningham Posts First Career Double-Double

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham posted his first career double-double in a losing 109-98 effort to the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. The 2021 number one overall pick scored 18 points while grabbing 10 rebounds, four assists, one steal, and three turnovers in 32 minutes. The rookie also continued his struggles shooting from the field by […]

Jerami Grant Scores Game-High 27 Points In Loss

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant dropped a game-high 27 points in a 109-98 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. The 27-year-old also pitched in six rebounds, four assists, one block, one steal, and four turnovers in 38 minutes. Grant shot an efficient 11-for-22 from the field, including 2-for-6 from three-point range and 3-for-3 from […]

Marcus Maye Doubtful To Return With Calf Injury

New York Jets safety Marcus Maye (calf) is doubtful to return to the Thursday night game against the Indianapolis Colts after suffering a non-contact injury in the third quarter. This one didn't look good, and Maye was limping pretty badly as he was helped into the locker room to be evaluated. He had two solo […]

Jimmy Butler Scores Game-High 20 Points In Loss

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler dropped a game-high 20 points in a 95-78 loss to the Boston Celtics on Thursday. Butler shot 8-for-18 from the field, 0-for-4 from three-point range, and an uncharacteristic 4-for-8 performance from the free throw line. The four-time All-Star also posted four rebounds, two assists, one steal, and two turnovers. […]

Tyler Kroft Injured Thursday Night, Won't Return

New York Jets tight end Tyler Kroft (chest) suffered a chest injury in the Thursday night game against the Indianapolis Colts and will not return. Kroft caught two of his three targets for 38 yards in the game before leaving and was injured on one of his receptions in the first half. Ryan Griffin, who […]

Rams Defense Could Have A Lot Of Value In Week 9

The Los Angeles Rams defense rested on their laurels in the second half of last week's game, but they could have another strong game in Week 9 against the Tennessee Titans. The Titans lost the bulk of their offense in running back Derrick Henry (foot) earlier this week, and while they brought in veteran running […]

Tyrese Maxey Efficient In Victory Over The Pistons

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey poured in an efficient 20 points during a 109-98 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. The 21-year-old shot 8-for-12 from the field, 2-for-4 from three point range, and 2-for-2 from the free-throw line. Maxey also chipped in with four rebounds, five assists, and two steals. The University of Kentucky […]

Jaylen Brown Leaves Thursday's Game With Hamstring Tightness

Boston Celtics small forward Jaylen Brown (hamstring) left Thursday's game versus the Miami Heat with right hamstring tightness, according to the team. Brown was subbed out to start the fourth quarter and did not return. The 25-year-old finished the night with 17 points, five rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block. More information should […]

Kyle Lowry Leaves Thursday's Game With Sprained Ankle

Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry (ankle) left Thursday's game versus the Boston Celtics with a sprained left ankle and will not return, according to the team. Lowry hopped into the locker room on one leg after Heat forward Duncan Robinson fell into Lowry's lower body. The 35-year-old finished the night with six points, seven […]

Brett Gardner Becomes A Free Agent

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner declined his $2.3 million player option on Thursday, and the Yankees declined his team option for $7.5 million, which makes him a free agent this winter. Gardner will receive a $1.15 million buyout after making $1.85 million this year. The 38-year-old outfielder hit just .222/.327/.362 with 10 home runs […]

Matt Gay - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Los Angeles Rams kicker Matt Gay remains one of the most consistent kickers in the NFL, and he is a solid fantasy option again in Week 9 against the Tennessee Titans. Gay has hit 41 of his 43 kicking attempts this year, and the Rams are meeting a defense that has given up 31 points […]

Tyler Higbee - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee has maintained a consistent role in the team's offense this season, and he's hoping to finally turn that into fantasy production in Week 9 against the Tennessee Titans. Higbee has seen at least three targets in six of his eight games this season, and he remains the only […]