Marcus Smart Probable To Play Friday

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (knee) is probable to play Friday against the Brooklyn Nets. Smart was a little banged up after the double overtime thriller against the New York Knicks on Wednesday, but looks like he will be able to play through any soreness. If Smart is limited or has a setback, Payton Pritchard […]

Josh Hart Questionable To Play Friday

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Josh Hart (quad) is questionable to play Friday against the Chicago Bulls. Hart left Wednesday's game with what appeared to be a knee injury in just 10 minutes of play. Hart was diagnosed with tendonitis in his right quad and is now in danger of missing Friday's game. If Hart is […]

Derrick Henry - Week 7 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry is in a smash spot against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 7. "King Henry" has been an unstoppable force this season, racking up 783 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns over six games. The Chiefs are 31st in rush DVOA and rank 27th allowed rushing yards per game. The […]

Alex Collins Picks Up A DNP On Thursday

Seattle Seahawks running back Alex Collins (groin) sat out Thursday's practice with a groin injury. Collins was expected to practice, but watched from the sidelines this afternoon. After dealing with hip and glute injuries from the team's matchup in Week 6, it's possible that the team just wanted to give Collins a day of rest […]

Ben Simmons Doubtful For Friday

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Ben Simmons (personal) is being listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The Simmons saga continues as the Sixers look to trade him somewhere. GM Daryl Morey is looking for a "difference maker" in return for Simmons which will be difficult given the latest drama. Simmons is likely going […]

Eddie Rosario Hitting Leadoff For NLCS Game 5

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario is hitting leadoff on Thursday in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers and right-handed opener Joe Kelly. Rosario previously hit fifth in Atlanta's Game 4 win with shortstop Dansby Swanson batting leadoff. The outfielder hit .259 with a .305 on-base percentage, 14 home […]

New York Giants Defense- Week 7 Outlook for Fantasy Football

The New York Giants defense/special teams have allowed a whopping 82 points to opposing teams the last two weeks. The Giants defense has been unable to stop anyone this season and allow 401.3 total yards per game, the sixth-worst in the NFL. Sunday's game between the Giants and the Carolina Panthers has an over/under of […]

Baker Mayfield Has Fractured Humerus Bone

Jay Glazer of Fox Sports is reporting that Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) is dealing with a fractured humerus bone, a term called tuberosity. This comes in addition to his torn labrum that he was already dealing with. Mayfield told Glazer that, "I need that fracture to heal for me to get back out […]

Taj Gibson May Miss Friday

New York Knicks forward/center Taj Gibson (personal) is listed as questionable for Friday against the Orlando Magic. Gibson missed the season opener due to personal reasons, but has a chance to return to the team in time for Friday's game. The Knicks are thin at center with Nerlens Noel (knee) out and mostly used Julius […]

Joe Kelly Will Start As Opener For NLCS Game 5

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly will take the ball first as the team's opener on Thursday night in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series. Kelly pitched to a 2.86 ERA and a 3.08 FIP in 44 innings during the regular season, striking out 50 batters while surrendering 15 walks. So far during […]

Chris Taylor Starting At Third Base For NLCS Game 5

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Chris Taylor is getting the start at third base on Thursday for Game 5 of the National League Championship Series. Taylor is batting seventh and will match up with Atlanta Braves left-handed starter Max Fried. The veteran has one hit and a walk in nine career plate appearances against Fried. He's […]

AJ Pollock Back In The Lineup For NLCS Game 5

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock is in the lineup on Thursday night for Game 5 of the National League Championship Series. The veteran is starting in left field after beginning Wednesday's Game 4 loss on the bench. He'll bat fifth against left-handed starter Max Fried and the Atlanta Braves. In Los Angeles' Game 1 […]

Tristan Jarry And Jeff Carter Enter COVID-19 List

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Jeff Carter were added to the COVID-19 protocols list on Thursday, with the latter having tested positive for the coronavirus. It remains to be seen if they will be available for Saturday's home game against Toronto. Casey DeSmith, who took a 5-4 overtime loss against Florida in his […]

Jarvis Landry - Week 7 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (knee) will suit up in Week 7's Thursday Night Football game against the Denver Broncos. Landry has been sidelined since injuring his knee in Week 2. The veteran will also be joined by teammate Odell Beckham Jr. (shoulder), who is surprisingly active after not practicing all week. Both receivers […]

Graham Gano - Week 7 Outlook for Fantasy Football

New York Giants kicker Graham Gano has drilled 12-of-14 field goal attempts, including four from 50-plus yards out over six games in 2021. The 34-year-old will go up against his former team, the Carolina Panthers, in Week 7. He is one of the most consistent kickers in the NFL and averages 7.0 fantasy points per […]

Cody Bellinger In Center Field For NLCS Game 5

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder and first baseman Cody Bellinger is getting the start in center field for the fifth game of the National League Championship Series on Thursday night. Bellinger is hitting eighth against the Atlanta Braves and left-handed starter Max Fried. It'll be Bellinger's first start of the series in the outfield after starting […]

Jerry Jeudy Expected To Return In Week 8

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (ankle) got a pregame workout in on Thursday and is expected to return to the team for a Week 8 matchup versus the Washington Football Team. The sophomore receiver was a popular sleeper entering this season and suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 1. Prior to his injury, Jeudy […]

Justin Holiday Questionable Again Friday

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Justin Holiday (ankle) is questionable to play against the Washington Wizards on Friday. Holiday was also questionable to play on Wednesday and ended up playing 26 minutes as a starter. Holiday is likely more probable than questionable for this one, unless he suffered a setback. If he ends up being limited or […]

Quinn Hughes Could Return On Thursday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (lower body) is in contention to return to the lineup on Thursday against Chicago. The talent blueliner sat out Tuesday's 5-2 loss to Buffalo. Hughes averaged 27:39 a night on the ice in the first three games of the season, so his absence had left a huge gap to fill […]

Odell Beckham Jr. - Week 7 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (shoulder) will suit up in his team's Thursday night game against the Denver Broncos in Week 7. Despite multiple reports that he would not suit up, Beckham will play through a shoulder injury that he suffered in Week 6's loss to the Arizona Cardinals. The team will also […]

Kyle Pitts - Week 7 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts is coming off of the best game of his career back in Week 5 against the Jets. Pitts caught nine passes, including his first career touchdown, while exceeding the century mark in yards. The budding star operated as an effective downfield target for Matt Ryan, who has raised his […]

Teddy Bridgewater Officially Active For Week 7

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (foot) is officially active for a Week 7 matchup versus the Cleveland Browns. Bridgewater has been nursing a foot injury, but will tough it out on short rest this evening. There is still a chance that he could be hampered by the injury and with bad weather in the forecast, […]

Albert Pujols Starting At First Base For NLCS Game 5

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Albert Pujols is in the starting lineup for Game 5 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday. The veteran will bat sixth against Atlanta Braves left-handed starter Max Fried. Pujols also started the first game of the series when Fried was on the mound for Atlanta. In 11 plate […]

Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl Get Split Up

Edmonton Oilers forwards Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl won't be linemates for Thursday's matchup with Arizona, with McDavid and Jesse Puljujarvi set to be joined by Zach Hyman on the top line. Draisaitl will skate on the second line with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Kailer Yamamoto. The Oilers are off to a perfect 3-0-0 start to […]

Olamide Zaccheaus - Week 7 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus gets a favorable matchup in Week 7 against Miami. Zaccheaus has struggled to make much of an impact this year, as he's totaled just eight catches for 89 yards and a touchdown in four games played. While he could be a more efficient player with Calvin Ridley and Russell […]

Karel Vejmelka Gets The Start On Thursday

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Karel Vejmelka will guard the cage in Thursday's home game against Edmonton. It's a second career start for the 25-year-old Czech netminder, who started his journey in the NHL with a 2-1 shootout loss against Buffalo last week. He also featured in Monday's 7-4 loss against St. Louis after Carter Hutton had […]

TNF NFL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Broncos vs Browns Showdown

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! Week Seven is here! We have a bit of a tainted matchup tonight, as the Broncos head to Cleveland to take on the Browns, who will be without Baker Mayfield, Nick Chubb, and Kareem Hunt. These absences have led bookmakers from making Cleveland a six-point favorite to just a two-point favorite as […]

Rui Hachimura Ruled Out Friday

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (personal) will miss Friday's game against the Pacers due to a personal issue. Hachimura, away from the team since the start of training camp, is without a clear timetable for return. Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Deni Avdija should all continue to see added minutes while Hachimura is absent. Kuzma, […]

Dylan Strome Makes First Appearance Of The Season

Chicago Blackhawks forward Dylan Strome will be in the lineup on Thursday against Vancouver for his season debut. Ryan Carpenter also gets into the team, while Philipp Kurashev and Mike Hardman (concussion) will make way. The Blackhawks have gone 0-3-1 at the start of the season without Strome. The 24-year-old has shown glimpses of great […]

Thursday Night Football MKF Prop Picks: Browns vs Broncos

The NFL season is rolling, and we cannot waste our opportunity to make some cash. Tonight we kick off Week 7 with the Cleveland Browns hosting the Denver Broncos. On MKF, there are no massive tournaments where you have to get ridiculously lucky just to cash. You're just playing against the house, and the dudes […]