Keelan Cole Banged Up For Opener

New York Jets wide receiver Keelan Cole (knee) is listed as questionable for their Week 1 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. The Jets are already going to be without veteran wideout Jamison Crowder due to COVID-19. Now, Cole will need to have his status monitored up to kickoff. Right now, Corey Davis and Elijah Moore […]

Jonnu Smith Has Tough Matchup In Opener

New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith will not have an easy challenge to open the season. He'll get the Miami Dolphins defense that allowed seventh-fewest amount of scores to tight ends last season. Smith is coming off career highs with 448 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. Although, he should be viewed as a high-end […]

Hunter Henry A TE2 For Week 1

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry will not open the season with a favorable matchup. He gets a Miami Dolphins defense that allowed the seventh-fewest amount of scores to tight ends last season. Henry finished with 60 receptions, 613 yards, and four touchdowns in 2020. He is a capable option at tight end, but […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Not An Ideal Option For Week 1

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson will be making his NFL debut against the Miami Dolphins in Week 1. He was a fourth round pick of New England during this year's draft. Stevenson was impressive in camp and likely earned himself a legitimate role in the backfield this season. However, he'll draw a tough […]

Kendrick Bourne A Sneaky PPR Choice

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne could find himself with intriguing value heading into Week 1. The Patriots could be without starting wide receiver Nelson Agholor (shoulder) for their matchup with the Miami Dolphins. That means, Jakobi Meyers and Kendrick Bourne should be asked to pick up the slack. Last season, Bourne finished with […]

Tanner Houck Ineffective Against White Sox

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck was ineffective against the Chicago White Sox Friday night, allowing four runs (three earned) on four hits and three walks in 3 2/3 innings. The big blow was a Jose Abreu three-run home run, leaving Houck with his fourth loss of the season. He's still in search of […]

Jakobi Meyers Is A Intriguing PPR Option For Week 1

New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers was one of the few bright spots for this offense last season. He finished with 59 receptions and 729 yards in 14 games (nine starts) with New England last season. Meyers averaged 7.3 targets per game over his last 11 outings of 2020. He'll get a Miami Dolphins […]

Xander Bogaerts Has Two Hits In Return

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts returned from the COVID list for Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox, and he went 2-for-3 with a walk from the fourth spot in the lineup. Bogaerts showed no signs of rust despite not playing since August 31, and he should be right back in lineups as soon […]

Bobby Dalbec Again Puts On A Show

Boston Red Sox infielder Bobby Dalbec was once again the bright spot in the Red Sox offense Friday, as he went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a triple, and two runs scored against the Chicago White Sox. Dalbec is slashing .345/.424/.805 with 10 home runs over his past 30 games, and he has a […]

James White Has Lousy Week 1 Matchup

New England Patriots running back James White was not effective in the passing game last season. Despite having Cam Newton behind center, New England couldn't find a way to get White the ball. He finished with 375 yard through the air, which was his lowest since the 2015 season. White will begin the season with […]

Josh Rogers Delivers Quality Start

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Josh Rogers made his second start of the season Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and he delivered a quality start, allowing two runs on eight hits and one walk in 6 2/3 innings. He struck out one batter. Rogers has now allowed five runs over 12 1/3 innings in two games […]

Josh Bell Homers In Return To Pittsburgh

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell played in Pittsburgh for the first time since being traded from the Pirates Friday, and he fittingly smashed a solo home run, his 26th of the season. He also walked twice in four plate appearances. Bell has raised his season OPS to .812, which would be the second-highest mark […]

Alex Cobb Throws Sim Game Friday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Alex Cobb (wrist) threw a simulated game on Friday and everything went well, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. He's set to throw again tomorrow and if everything goes as planned, manager Joe Maddon said he'll rejoin the rotation shortly after. Cobb has been a good surprise for fantasy managers, […]

NASCAR DFS Tiered Rankings: Federated Auto Parts Salute to the American Heroes 400 (Premium Content)

  All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to RotoBaller's Tiered Rankings for the twenty-eighth race of the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season, the Federated Auto Parts Salute to the American Heroes 400 at Richmond Raceway. For those that are viewing these rankings for the first time, here is […]

Ja’Marr Chase Beginning Rookie Season Against Vikings

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase will begin his inaugural season on Sunday against Minnesota. The former LSU Tiger was picked with the fifth overall selection in the NFL Draft, reuniting him with former collegiate teammate Joe Burrow. He has plenty of hype moving ahead, although a rocky preseason filled with dropped passes has significantly […]

Joe Burrow Back For Sophomore Campaign Versus Vikings

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will begin his sophomore season against the visiting Vikings on Sunday at Paul Brown Stadium. Burrow was one of the league's most impactful rookies during the 2020 campaign. However, a left knee injury suffered back in November ended his year. With his first season now behind him, the former LSU […]

Nelson Agholor Is A Limited Participant On Friday

New England Patriots wide receiver Nelson Agholor (ankle) was listed as a limited participant in Friday's practice. Agholor missed practice on Thursday with an ankle injury, but it's a good sign to see him get some activity in on Friday. The veteran is currently listed as questionable versus the Miami Dolphins in Week 1, but […]

Tee Higgins Expected To Be A Top Wideout In Week 1

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins will commence his second season as a professional against the visiting Vikings on Sunday. The 22-year-old was fantastic during his inaugural year, finishing with 67 catches for 908 yards and six touchdowns, partially doing so without Joe Burrow, who sustained a season-ending knee injury in Week 11. While Ja'Marr […]

Tre'Quan Smith Placed On Injured Reserve

The New Orleans Saints have placed wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (hamstring) on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. Smith dealt with an ankle injury in 2020 and his hamstring has been nagging him throughout training camp. Smith will now miss a minimum of three games. With Smith on IR and fellow pass-catcher Michael Thomas (ankle) […]

Joe Mixon Kicking Off Fifth Season Against Vikings

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon is surely a must-start option in all fantasy formats against Minnesota. The former Sooner had a miserable 2020 campaign, appearing in only six games because of a foot injury. However, after having a fantastic offseason, the veteran could be on track for his most productive season to date, beginning […]

Jalen Hurd Ruled Out For Week 1

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jalen Hurd (knee) has been ruled out for Week 1 versus the Detroit Lions. Head coach Mike Shanahan said earlier in the week that Injured Reserved was a possibility, but it looks like for now that he will remain on the 53-man roster. Hurd was drafted in 2019, but injuries […]

Nyheim Hines Agrees To Three-Year Extension With Colts

The Indianapolis Colts and running back Nyheim Hines have agreed to a three-year, $18.6 million extension with $12 million in guaranteed money. It's a nice payday for the Colts No. 2 running back and his new contract will make him one of the top-10 highest paid running backs in the league. Despite being listed behind […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel (9/11/21) - English Premier League Soccer

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Our first international break of the year is complete, and now we return to our regularly scheduled EPL action. There's a full weekend of EPL action! We have an awesome seven game slate for main on FanDuel, and you can play the all day slate if you're looking for an even larger […]

Wander Franco Leaves Game With Hamstring Tightness

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (hamstring) exited Friday's game due to right hamstring tightness, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Franco had singled in his first plate appearance to extend his on-base streak to 39 games, but he was soon replaced by pinch runner Joey Wendle. Managers should consider Franco day […]

J.D. Martinez Scratched From Lineup Due To Back Spasms

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (back) was scratched from Friday's lineup due to back spasms, according to Ian Browne of MLB.com. With Martinez out, Danny Santana got the start in left and is batting eighth in the lineup against the White Sox. Managers should consider Martinez day to day for now, and don't be […]

Steven Brault Exits With Left Arm Discomfort

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Steven Brault (arm) exited his start on Friday due to left arm discomfort, according to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Brault pitched just two innings before leaving the game, and allowed two runs on two hits and two walks with one strikeout. Brault had already missed most of the […]

Derek Carr Up Against Tough Competition In Week 1

Las Vegas Raiders starting quarterback Derek Carr is set to make his 2021 debut on Monday night in a Week 1 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. The 30-year-old didn't play at all during the preseason but has looked strong during practices with starters and backups alike. While typically ranked as a middle-of-the-pack QB, Carr is […]

Mike Moustakas Is On The Bench Friday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Mike Moustakas isn't starting on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals and left-hander Jon Lester. Moustakas is batting .209 with a .293 on-base percentage and six home runs in 181 plate appearances this season. Eugenio Suarez is hitting fifth and starting at third base in Moustakas' place. The 29-year-old is batting […]

Trey Lance Good To Go Against Lions

San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Trey Lance (finger) is without an injury designation on the team's final injury report for Week 1 against the Detroit Lions, which is an indication that he's good to go for his first NFL contest. Lance was limited in practice all week, but he should be on the active roster […]

Tyler Naquin Isn't In Friday's Lineup

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin will begin Friday's game on the bench. The 30-year-old is batting .272 with a .335 on-base percentage, 19 home runs, and five stolen bases in 451 plate appearances this season. Instead, Delino DeShields Jr. is getting the start in center field and batting eighth against the St. Louis Cardinals and […]