Baker Mayfield A QB2 Vs. Texans

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is coming off a Week 1 performance where he passed for 321 yards but no touchdowns. Mayfield will look to find the end zone in Week 2's home opener against the Houston Texans. The Texans represent a plus matchup for Mayfield and should give him an opportunity to post a […]

Four-Back Committee Coming In Baltimore?

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said the team is "blessed" to have running backs Ty'Son Williams, Latavius Murray, Devonta Freeman and Le'Veon Bell and that "we're going to play all those guys." Williams looked like the dude in the first half of Monday night's overtime loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, but Murray was […]

Darius Leonard Dealing With Ankle Injury

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard (ankle) missed practice on Wednesday with an ankle injury. Cornerback Xavier Rhodes (calf), who sat out the Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, also didn't practice. The Colts need all the help they can get on the defensive side of the ball after getting torched through the air by […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Could Return Around November

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Wednesday that he is hopeful that running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (knee) will return in November, but that it could be earlier or later than that timeframe. Wilson is recovering from a torn meniscus and will be a welcome addition to a 49ers backfield that just […]

Dee Eskridge Stays Home Wednesday

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that rookie wide receiver Dee Eskridge (head) will not practice on Wednesday. Eskridge is in the concussion protocol after suffering a head injury in his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts. Before his injury, he carried the ball twice for 22 yards and had one […]

Preston Williams Limited Wednesday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Preston Williams (foot) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. Williams was limited in practice last week as well, but he was inactive in the Week 1 win over the New England Patriots. The 24-year-old really shouldn't be rostered in standard-sized fantasy leagues. Whenever he returns to the fold […]

Tyrell Williams Not At Practice Wednesday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Tyrell Williams (head) was not seen during the 20 minutes of practice open to the media on Wednesday. Williams took a helmet-to-helmet shot from San Francisco 49ers safety Jaquiski Tartt in the Week 1 loss, and he has since been put in the league's concussion protocol. It's bad news for a […]

Key Fantasy Football Data from Week 1

Hello RotoBaller! I'm Jon Anderson, dipping my toes in the NFL waters. If you've read me on here before, you were reading about my specialty - fantasy baseball. I decided to take a crack at this NFL stuff here and the RotoBaller editing team graciously gave me a chance. I'm not going to pretend to […]

NextGen Stats - WR/TE Breakdowns and Takeaways

We made it! We wagered through a long and tedious preseason but real football hit us in the forehead for the first time this season during the past few days and change. But just as soon as it came, it went. The first week of the season is over and we have some tasty numbers […]

Zach Ertz Listed As DNP On Wednesday

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (hamstring) missed practice on Wednesday to get some rest and heal a hamstring injury that he suffered in Week 1. The veteran briefly exited in Week 1 versus the Atlanta Falcons, but then returned to the contest. Ertz would finish by catching both of his targets for 34 yards. […]

PGA DFS: Expert Roundtable - Fortinet Championship (Premium Content)

Hello RotoBallers and thanks for joining us for the Fortinet Championship! We're offering this article each week as part of our PGA Premium subscription, and we hope that you will find it useful. As we head into the new 2021-22 PGA Tour season, let me remind you that this is the perfect time to renew […]

Offensive Line Champs and Chumps - Week 2

The NFL regular season is a marathon, but there are still a lot of things we can learn early on in the season. For one, we get to see how teams will utilize new free-agent acquisitions, rookies, and our favorite sleepers from the year before. Also, we can see which established veterans were able to […]

DeMarcus Lawrence Out Around Two Months With Broken Foot

Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman DeMarcus Lawrence (foot) broke his foot in practice on Wednesday and will miss around the next two months. The team's best pass-rusher broke the fifth metatarsal in his foot and will require surgery. If all goes well with the surgery and rehab, Lawrence could be back at some point in November. […]

Importance of Winning Early and How to Do It

I’m sure I’ve written this very same article a number of times, but it never gets old and it never loses its importance. Winning games early is such a massive advantage, which is why you need to think strategically and execute on this thinking now rather than waiting to see how things pan out. Some […]

Vince Velasquez Signed By Padres, Could Start This Weekend

The San Diego Padres signed starting pitcher Vince Velasquez to a minor league contract on Wednesday. According to multiple sources, the Padres are planning to add Velasquez to the team's active 28-man roster and he will start a game during this weekend's series against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 29-year-old veteran was released by the […]

Marquise Brown Doesn't Practice On Wednesday

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown (ankle) was held out of practice on Wednesday. Brown made it through his Week 1 matchup versus the Las Vegas Raiders and caught all six of his targets for 69 yards and one touchdown. More should be known on the status of Brown as the week goes on, but […]

Tyler Gilbert Placed On Injured List With Elbow Fatigue

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed starting pitcher Tyler Gilbert (elbow) on the 10-day injured list with elbow fatigue on Wednesday. Fellow starter Merrill Kelly was activated from the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move and he is set to start Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 27-year-old Gilbert had pitched relatively well in […]

Yordan Alvarez Getting Reps At First Base

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has been getting some increased defensive reps at first base. According to Astros manager Dusty Baker, there's a chance that Alvarez could start seeing some action at first base during games soon. Yuli Gurriel is the team's starting first baseman and should be back on a team option next […]

Josh Reynolds Logs Full Practice On Wednesday

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Josh Reynolds (foot) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Reynolds missed Week 1 with a foot injury, but appears to be heading in the right direction for a Week 2 date versus the Seattle Seahawks. Coming over from the Los Angeles Rams as a free agent, Reynolds is expected to […]

Tim Anderson Out Of The Lineup On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Janson Junk and the Los Angeles Angels. Leury Garcia is starting at shortstop while Luis Robert is back in the leadoff position. Anderson missed nearly two weeks with a left hamstring strain before making his return in Tuesday's game. […]

Mike Trout Unlikely To Return In 2021

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) is unlikely to return to the field this year, according to Angels manager Joe Maddon. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Maddon said that he would be "very surprised" if Trout made it back this year. The update isn't very surprising to hear, but it's the most clarity […]

Ryan Moore Could Be A Factor At Silverado

Silverado definitely fits Ryan Moore's eye, as evidenced by three top-20 finishes in four appearances at this event. The five-time PGA Tour winner's success in Napa makes sense, as while Moore is not long off the tee, he is an extremely accurate driver and a very solid wedge player. The UNLV product recently finished second […]

Jo Adell Lands On Injured List, Likely Done For The Year

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell (abdomen) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left abdominal strain on Wednesday. Jose Rojas was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. After the transaction, Angels manager Joe Maddon told reporters that he doubts Adell will play again this year. The 22-year-old had a much better […]

Adam Schenk Trending In The Wrong Direction

While Adam Schenk does set up nicely for Silverado on paper, there are concerns about his ball-striking form. The Indiana native lost 2.8 strokes ball-striking at the Northern Trust, good for his worst ball-striking week since April. That is certainly forgivable given that tournament was a FedEx Cup playoff event with one of the strongest […]

Willie Calhoun Activated And Starting On Wednesday

The Texas Rangers have activated outfielder Willie Calhoun (arm) from the injured list. He is playing designated hitter and batting second in Wednesday's game against Jose Urquidy and the Houston Astros. Calhoun was out for about two and a half months after breaking his arm. He played in 59 games with the Rangers before the […]

Cameron Champ Looks To Continue Success At Silverado

While Cameron Champ did win this event in 2019, he comes into this year's Fortinet Championship filled with question marks. Just three starts ago, Champ seemingly won the 3M Open out of nowhere. But since then, it has been a bit of a mixed bag from the three-time PGA Tour winner. Champ is coming off […]

Mike Minor Scratched And Placed On Injured List

The Kansas City Royals placed starting pitcher Mike Minor (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to shoulder impingement syndrome. The team recalled reliever Scott Blewett from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Minor was originally slated to start Wednesday's game against the Oakland Athletics, but Carlos Hernandez is now starting in his place. […]

Wily Peralta Will Start On Sunday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Wily Peralta will draw the start on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays. The veteran has pitched to a 3.32 ERA, a 4.98 FIP, 49 strikeouts and 29 walks in 76 innings this season. In his last outing, the 32-year-old limited a quality Milwaukee Brewers lineup to two hits and a pair […]

Tarik Skubal To Start Saturday

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal will get the start on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays. It'll be a rematch as the left-hander faced the same Rays team and starter Luis Patino in his last outing. Skubal struck out six in three innings against Tampa Bay on September 12, allowing just one hit and a […]

Michael Brantley Lands On Injured List On Wednesday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list with right knee discomfort on Wednesday. Brantley missed the team's past three games. Astros manager Dusty Baker told reporters on Tuesday that Brantley could return and play designated hitter on Friday, but clearly Brantley wasn't healing fast enough to make that happen. […]