Russell Gage Ruled Out For Week 3

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (ankle) has been ruled out for the team's Week 3 contest against the Giants. Gage failed to practice Wednesday and Thursday and was not spotted at Friday's practice- so it's not surprising to see him ruled out for Sunday. Gage, who is considered week-to-week with an ankle injury that […]

WR1 or WR2? Worrying About Woods, Metcalf, Jefferson, and Aiyuk

What do Cooper Kupp, Tyler Lockett, Adam Thielen, and Deebo Samuel all have in common? According to preseason average draft position (ADP), they were all drafted as their respective teams' WR2. Robert Woods, DK Metcalf, Justin Jefferson, and Brandon Aiyuk were all viewed as surefire WR1s and taken ahead of these four guys. Not only […]

Lucid's Best Bets - Premium MLB Betting Picks for 9/24/2021

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! John 'LucidMedia' Brubaker here, filling in for Tommy Bell for the rest of the season. I'm privileged to be able to do this for you guys and am extremely excited to help you crush the sportsbooks in this final push of the MLB season. If you need absolutely anything or have any […]

Carson Wentz Practicing Friday

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (ankles) is practicing on Friday, which means that he is still in play to start in Week 3 against the division-rival Tennessee Titans on Sunday. As of Thursday, Wentz was unlikely to play after not practicing at all during the week, but his practice session on Friday at least gives […]

Christian McCaffrey Expected To Miss A Few Weeks

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) is expected to miss a few weeks after straining his hamstring in the Thursday night win over the Houston Texans, according to sources. The Panthers continue to run tests on his hamstring, but they have no current plans to place him on Injured Reserve. Rookie Chuba Hubbard, who […]

Kyle Finnegan Earns Shaky Save Thursday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan was credited with a save Thursday, but he almost blew it, giving up two runs on two hits with one strikeout in an inning of work. Finnegan now has 11 saves on the season, with all 11 coming in the last 30 games, but he's also given up multiple […]

Video: Running Back Must-Starts and Sits - Week 3

Pierre Camus (@Roto_Chef) gives his must-start and must-sit running backs to help with tough fantasy football lineup decisions for Week 3 of the 2021 NFL season. Who should you start or sit in RB2 or Flex spots? Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us […]

Patrick Corbin Unscored Upon Thursday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin did not allow a run in Thursday's game against the Cincinnati Reds, working himself out of several jams over his 6 2/3 innings. All told, he allowed four hits and four walks and struck out seven batters. Corbin improved his record to 9-15 with the win and now has […]

Nick Folk Remains On Streaming Radar

New England Patriots kicker Nick Folk has made a team-record 33 consecutive field-goal attempts. He was brought in to replace kicker Quinn Nordin (abdominal), who has been placed on the Injured Reserve. They recently signed Folk, which means he'll likely be the kicker going forward. He has been reliable through the first two weeks, so […]

Juan Soto Carries Nats With Two Homers Thursday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto was once again a force on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds, going 3-for-3 with two solo home runs and a walk. Soto now has 29 home runs on the year, and continues to set all sorts of records on a daily basis. He's slashing .381/.545/.713 with 18 home runs, 52 […]

Jonnu Smith Doesn't Have Much Upside Versus Saints

New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith has yet to surpass 42 yards in each of the first two games this season. Both Smith and Hunter Henry were expected to be big targets in the red zone. However, neither player has a touchdown through two games. It's not going to get easier in Week 3 […]

Mitch Haniger Blasts 35th Homer

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger continued his excellent season Thursday, blasting his 35th home run of the year in a 6-5 victory over the Oakland Athletics. Haniger went 1-for-4 in the contest. He's enjoyed a strong September, slashing .250/.341/.500 with six homers in 80 at-bats, and he should continue to produce for fantasy managers in […]

Hunter Henry Unlikely To Impress In Week 3

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry was expected to be an impactful weapon in this offense. Thus far, Henry has not exceeded three receptions or surpassed 45 yards in a single game. He has hauled in five of his seven targets, but hasn't been able to do much with them. That's unlikely going to […]

Luis Torrens Delivers Two-Run Pinch-Hit Homer

Seattle Mariners catcher Luis Torrens appeared as a pinch-hitter in Thursday's game against the Oakland Athletics and delivered a two-run home run off relief pitcher Jake Diekman. It was Torrens' 15th long ball of the year in 313 at-bats. Torrens has been swinging the bat well lately, slashing .350/.372/.475 in his last 40 at-bats across […]

Week 3 Red Zone Alert - Risers and Fallers

Paying attention to which players are used heavily in the red zone is one of the keys to success in fantasy football. I'll be here each week to break down the players at each position who are having the most impact inside the 20 with multiple charts to bring home the points. Before we get […]

Cal Raleigh Hits Two-Run Shot

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh went deep Thursday, knocking a two-run home run off Oakland Athletics pitcher James Kaprielian in the fifth inning of a 6-5 victory. Raleigh also doubled in four at-bats. He now has two career home runs to his name in 130 at-bats and has plenty of future fantasy potential, but with […]

Jakobi Meyers A Borderline WR3 Versus Saints

New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers appears to be one of rookie quarterback Mac Jones' favorite targets. Last week, Meyers was tied with running back James White for the team lead in targets with six. It's assumed that the Patriots will continue throwing his way against a tough running defense in the New Orleans Saints […]

Nelson Agholor Falls Into WR4 Range

New England Patriots wide receiver Nelson Agholor made a splash during his team debut in the season opener. However, he posted a dud in his second game and is in line for another tough game. The New Orleans Saints defense is fairly average when it comes to containing the pass. However, the bigger issue for […]

Casey Sadler Makes 24th Straight Scoreless Appearance

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Casey Sadler threw two innings in Thursday's game, giving up one hit and striking out two batters to earn his 14th hold of the season. It was also Sadler's 24th consecutive scoreless appearance, a streak that dates back to July 27. In those 24 appearances, he has allowed a grand total […]

Damien Harris Remains Limited On Thursday

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (finger) remained limited during Thursday's practice. That is two practice sessions in a row that Harris has been limited. Despite that, it sounds like this injury is minor and he'll be able to suit up versus the New Orleans Saints in Week 3. A defense that allowed the […]

Paul Sewald Allows A Run In 10th Save

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Paul Sewald recorded his 10th save of the year against the Oakland Athletics Thursday, giving up one run on a Matt Olson home run and striking out two batters. The Mariners now have had three different relievers save at least 10 games, which is a major league record. Sewald continues to […]

Yusei Kikuchi Leaves After Three Tough Innings

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi was once again not on top of his game Thursday, allowing three runs on three hits and four walks before being pulled after three innings. He struck out three batters and took a no-decision in the contest. Kikuchi has lasted no more than three innings in three of his […]

Aldrick Rosas Should Remain On Benches Against Patriots

New Orleans Saints kicker Aldrick Rosas is not a strong start this week. The kicker has been accurate thus far, making his only field-goal attempt and all six extra-point attempts in two games. Nevertheless, with the Saints' offense not firing on all cylinders all the time, that likely will limit the opportunities for Rosas. On […]

Saints Defense A Low-End Starting Option Against Patriots

The New Orleans Saints defense is a low-end starting option against New England in Week 3. The unit dominated Aaron Rodgers and the Packers in Week 1 before falling to Sam Darnold and the Panthers last week while allowing 26 points. The consistency of this unit is yet to be seen but it's encouraging that […]

Elijah Mitchell Questionable For Week 3

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Elijah Mitchell (shoulder) was described as "very questionable" for the team's Sunday night game against the Green Bay Packers in Week 3. Fantasy managers may want to start preparing for their lineup to be missing the rookie, especially considering it is a night game. If you are still holding […]

Juwan Johnson Not A Starting Option In Week 3

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson is not a starting-caliber option in Week 3 against New England. While the TE has outshined his counterpart, Adam Trautman, in the first two weeks, he hasn't posted all that impressive numbers, just four receptions for 44 yards and two scores on six targets. Johnson hasn't proved yet […]

Deonte Harris Faces Tough Matchup Against New England

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Deonte Harris is not a worthy starter this week against the Patriots. Though the WR has paced the team in receiving yards through two games, it's not saying much as he has a total of three receptions for 81 yards and a score on four targets. Overall, the Saints' passing […]

Marquez Callaway Should Remain Benched In Week 3

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Callaway should remain well off your starting radar in Week 3. The WR thrived in the preseason with Jameis Winston but has failed to translate that success to the regular season as he has managed three receptions for 22 yards on six targets in two games. The Saints' passing […]

Alvin Kamara An RB1 Against New England

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is an RB1 against the Patriots in Week 3. Kamara started off the season with a bang after posting 83 rushing yards in Week 1, but he was completely stuffed in Week 2 and only managed five rushing yards. His presence in the passing game has been limited […]

Undervalued / Overvalued Centers - 2021-22 Fantasy Basketball ADPs

A key part of doing a fantasy draft is avoiding players who find themselves in a bad situation. The wrong pick can completely tank your season. On the other hand, rostering players in perfect situations can be the ultimately league-winning move for savvy fantasy GMs. Today, let's talk about some potential busts and sleepers at […]