Nicolas Claxton May Sit Again Friday

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (illness) is questionable to play Friday against the Indiana Pacers. Claxton's missed Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat due to a non-COVID illness and appears to be having some lingering symptoms. Claxton was recently relegated to the bench given Brooklyn's slow start and will likely have reduced minutes if he […]

Younghoe Koo - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo is a strong option against the Panthers in Week 8. Koo has gone 10-for-10 in field goals and 13-for-13 in extra points this season and has been one of the most reliable fantasy kicker options. The Panthers are average against fantasy kickers and Koo's role on a Falcons offense that […]

Reggie Bullock To Start In Place Of Kristaps Porzingis

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Reggie Bullock is starting Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs. Bullock is making the sport start for Kristaps Porzingis (back) while the Mavericks roll out a three-guard lineup against the Spurs. Bullock is worth a look as a threes and steals streamer in deeper leagues while also spacing the floor for Tim […]

Terry Rozier Remains Questionable Friday

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (ankle) is questionable to play the Miami Heat on Friday. Rozier remains day-to-day given the consistent questionable tag and should be returning to the lineup at any moment after a three-game absence. However, there is no indication whether or not Rozier has improved enough to return Friday. If Rozier does […]

Jaylon Smith, Kevin King Inactive Thursday Night

Green Bay Packers linebacker Jaylon Smith and cornerback Kevin King (shoulder) are among the team's inactives on Thursday night against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 8. King will be missing his third straight game, and the team will also be without top cornerback Jaire Alexander (shoulder), so Arizona's passing attack could have a nice game […]

Falcons Defense Should Be Benched For Week 8

The Atlanta Falcons defense is not a starting-caliber option in Week 8. Though Sam Darnold and the Panthers have been really struggling the past few weeks, this unit is not potent enough to be a starting option. This unit is still generally young and inexperienced, so a capable QB like Sam Darnold could take advantage […]

Kyle Pitts - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts is a strong TE1 in Week 8. Pitts has been on fire the past two weeks and has shown why he was drafted so high this past draft. The youngster posted nine receptions for 119 yards and one score on 10 targets back in Week 5 while posting seven […]

Boban Marjanovic Ruled Out Thursday

Dallas Mavericks center Boban Marjanovic (back) will sit Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs. Marjanovic popped up on the injury report with back tightness, but was eventually upgraded to probable and all signs pointed to him playing. Despite this, Marjanovic was a late scratch, leaving the Mavs with some decisions to make with Kristaps Porzingis […]

Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS Picks (10/29/21) - DraftKings Daily Fantasy

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of my Counter-Strike: Global Offensive DFS picks. Our captain picks crushed as well as Ence and Mouz coming through big time as my favorite stacks. paiN failing to close out map 2 led to Astralis getting the sweep unfortunately though which end up being the only sweep on the […]

DeAndre Hopkins Officially Active Thursday Night

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) is officially active on Thursday night against the Green Bay Packers. Hopkins didn't practice at all this week, but he should still be the top target for quarterback Kyler Murray against a Packers defense that remains without top cornerbacks Jaire Alexander (shoulder) and Kevin King (shoulder). The bad […]

Steelers Defense A Top-12 Option In Week 8

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense should be well-rested coming off of their Week 7 bye as they gear up for an important divisional matchup this weekend. Pittsburgh will head on the road to take on the Cleveland Browns in Week 8. Cleveland has been a tough matchup for fantasy defenses this season as they are allowing […]

Russell Gage - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage is not a viable fantasy play in Week 8. The receiver posted a season-best four receptions for 67 yards and a score on seven targets last week but overall has been ineffective in 2021. What's encouraging is he has seen at least six targets in the last two games. […]

P.J. Washington Doubtful Against Miami

Charlotte Hornets forward/center P.J. Washington (knee) is doubtful to play Friday against the Miami Heat. Washington is likely going to miss his third straight game with a right knee sprain and does not have a clear timeline to his return. Mason Plumlee will continue to see heavy minutes at center while Jalen McDaniels should see […]

Calvin Ridley - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley is a low-end WR1 option against the Panthers. Ridley is one of the top-two pass-catchers on this team alongside Kyle Pitts and his target share reflects that. The WR has seen at least 10 targets in the past four games while posting at least 61 yards in three of […]

Chris Boswell - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell will take on the Cleveland Browns on the road in Week 8. Boswell has been very accurate thus far in 2021, hitting 11 of his 12 field goals and all 12 of his extra-point attempts in six games. The Browns represent a tough matchup for Boswell as they are allowing […]

Norman Powell Uncertain For Friday

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Norman Powell (knee) is questionable to play against the Los Angeles Clippers. Powell is still dealing with knee pain and does not have a concrete timetable for his return. Powell's missed the past two contests and Nassir Little has done a good job with the starters. Little is averaging 9.5 points, […]

Cordarrelle Patterson - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson is an RB2 option against the Panthers in Week 8. Patterson has been fantastic this season for Atlanta in both the rushing and passing game. He has at least 14 carries and 54 rushing yards in the last two games and at least 60 receiving yards in three of […]

Nikola Jokic Officially Questionable Friday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (knee) is questionable to play Friday against the Dallas Mavericks. Jokic avoided a major injury on Tuesday after banging knees with Rudy Gobert, but may end up missing one or two games from it. Jokic did not practice on Thursday and is still experiencing some soreness. On top of that, […]

Matt Ryan - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is a low-end QB1 against the Panthers in Week 8. Ryan has thrown for at least 342 yards in the last two games and overall has 12 touchdowns to four picks on the season. While he hasn't had any explosive games, the QB has been serviceable this season. The Panthers […]

Pat Freiermuth - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth had his busiest game of the season in a Week 6 win over the Seattle Seahawks as he caught all seven of his targets for 58 yards. It was Freiermuth, and not James Washington, who saw an increase in usage in Week 6 with JuJu Smith-Schuster (shoulder) lost for […]

Anthony Davis Probable, LeBron James Questionable

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (knee) is probable for Friday's game against Cleveland. Forward LeBron James (ankle) is questionable for the contest against his former team. Davis- no stranger to the injury report- should be expected to suit up for the tilt against the Cavaliers after logging a whopping 78 minutes during his team's […]

Bam Adebayo, Kyle Lowry Probable For Friday

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (knee) and Kyle Lowry (elbow), listed as probable, are expected to suit up for Friday's game against the Hornets. Both Adebayo and Lowry should be out there, though the team could opt to sit one or both of them, as it is the first leg of a back-to-back. Adebayo has […]

Zach LaVine To Tough It Out Thursday

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (thumb), listed as questionable, will suit up for Thursday's game against the Knicks. LaVine suffered a torn ligament in his left thumb but has opted to play through the ailment- with head coach Billy Donovan noting that the team will have to adjust on the fly depending on how well […]

Brayden Schenn Moves Up To First Line

St. Louis Blues forward Brayden Schenn will be the first-line center in Thursday's clash with Colorado, replacing Ryan O'Reilly, who's set to miss at least four games because of COVID-19 protocols. Tyler Bozak will take the center spot on the second line. Schenn, who has one goal and three assists in five games this season, […]

Cade Cunningham Set To Practice Friday

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (ankle) will practice with the team Friday. Detroit has yet to see what their 2021 first-round pick is capable of, as Cunningham suffered an ankle injury during training camp. General manager Troy Weaver had said that the rookie could make his debut on Saturday against Orlando- though head coach Dwane […]

Mikko Rantanen Considered Questionable For Thursday

Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen is questionable for Thursday's game versus St. Louis. He left the morning skate early and there haven't been any updates on his status. Rantanen had a three-game goal streak cut in his most recent outing. The team's offense, in general, has been lacking early in the season, but the […]

Jerami Grant Available Thursday Against 76ers

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant (elbow), dealing with an infection in his left elbow, will suit up for Thursday's game against Philadelphia. Grant missed Thursday's practice and was considered a game-time call- but appears to be healthy enough to suit up after being sidelined for just one contest. The 27-year-old has been excellent on the […]

Austin Ekeler Added To Thursday's Injury Report

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (hip) was added to the Week 8 injury report on Thursday after he missed practice. Ekeler was a full participant in Wednesday's session, so this is pretty concerning. He comes off the team's Week 7 bye as the RB3 in terms of overall fantasy points with 73 carries […]

Noah Hanifin Misses Thursday's Action

Calgary Flames defenseman Noah Hanifin (upper body) won't be available for Thursday's visit to Pittsburgh. Michael Stone is in to replace him. Hanifin skates on the top pairing and on the second power-play unit, so he'll be a big miss for the Flames, who had just started to pick up momentum with four consecutive victories. […]

Joel Embiid, Shake Milton Suiting Up Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee), who was questionable, will play Thursday against the Pistons. Guard Shake Milton (ankle), who has yet to play this year, will also suit up. Embiid has been battling a sore knee, but it has yet to cost him any game action. Still, the talented big man has been affected […]