Chiefs Defense Without Frank Clark, Tyrann Mathieu

The Kansas City Chiefs defense won't have two key players for the team's Week 1 contest against the Cleveland Browns, with safety Tyrann Mathieu and defensive lineman Frank Clark (hamstring) both out. Mathieu is off the COVID-19 list now, but he didn't get a chance to practice over the past week, while Clark likely could […]

Saquon Barkley Officially Active Against Broncos

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) is officially active for the team's Week 1 game against the Broncos. Barkley was expected to play, so this shouldn't be considered a surprising move. However, there's been a lot of chatter about Barkley not seeing a full workload in this game, making him more of an […]

Nelson Agholor Active For Week 1

New England Patriots wide receiver Nelson Agholor (ankle) is set to make his Patriots debut on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. Agholor had been trending toward playing, so there's not much of a surprise here. Last year, he had 48 catches for 896 yards and eight touchdowns with the Raiders. Agholor will provide a veteran […]

Bradley Chubb Inactive Against Giants

Denver Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb (ankle) will be inactive in the Week 1 season opener against the New York Giants. Chubb's injury isn't considered serious, but the Broncos are erring on the side of caution here to preserve the pass-rusher for the long haul. The 25-year-old had offseason ankle surgery, but it's his other ankle […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Inactive For Week 1

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) is officially inactive for the team's Week 1 meeting with the Kansas City Chiefs. Beckham had been trending towards playing, so it looks like he must have suffered some kind of setback in warm-ups. Beckham was going to be a risky fantasy play had he been active, […]

Raheem Mostert Ruled Out For Rest Of Week 1

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of the team's Week 1 game against the Detroit Lions. Maybe this is just precautionary in a game where the Niners are up by 21 in the third quarter, or maybe this could be something that keeps Mostert out of […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Ruled Out For Rest Of Week 1

After exiting in the first half, Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (hip) won't return against the Los Angeles Chargers. Fitzpatrick was 3-for-6 for 13 yards before exiting. Taylor Heinicke will play the rest of the game after struggling in the first half, going 2-for-4 for 19 yards. If Fitzpatrick misses time, the Football Team's […]

Rashaad Penny Questionable To Return In Week 1

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny (left calf) is questionable to return to Sunday's Week 1 game against the Colts. At halftime, Penny has two carries for eight yards. Chris Carson has eight carries for 60 yards as well as one reception and is serving as the unquestioned lead back in Seattle. If Penny doesn't […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 25

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Exits Week 1 With Injury

Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (hip) was slow to get up following a hit and has been replaced by Taylor Heinicke. Fitzpatrick is questionable to return with a right hip injury. Based on the hit that Fitzpatrick took, it's likely that we see Heinicke for the rest of this contest against the Chargers. Heinicke threw […]

Raheem Mostert Questionable To Return In Week 1

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Lions. Mostert has two carries for 20 yards so far. With Trey Sermon being a healthy scratch, Elijah Mitchell appears set to be the lead back for the rest of this game. Mitchell was a popular waiver wire […]

Isaiah McKenzie Questionable To Return In Week 1

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers. McKenzie's value for the Bills is mainly on special teams, as he opened the game with a 75-yard kickoff return to set up a Bills field goal. Likely fifth in line at receiver, McKenzie not reentering this game […]

Colin Moran Drives In Three On Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates corner infielder Colin Moran went 2-for-4 with three RBI in a 10-7 win over the Nationals on Saturday. He's been on a roll over his last 15 games now, as he's slashing .320/.397/.460 with two homers, 13 RBI and seven runs scored in that span. Despite an injury-plagued season, Moran has still put […]

Bryan Reynolds Homers In Win On Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds went 2-for-3 with a home run, two walks, three RBI and two runs scored in a 10-7 win over the Nationals on Saturday. He launched his 23rd homer of the year in the victory, as he's now slashing .300/.384/.516 with five steals, 84 RBI and 80 runs scored in 139 […]

Points League Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 25

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Wilmer Flores Starting In Return From Injured List

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores (hamstring) was reinstated from the injured list Sunday morning and was immediately inserted into the lineup, playing first base and batting sixth. He has a favorable matchup against lefty Justin Steele and the Chicago Cubs. Flores has slugged 17 homers this year in 349 at-bats and figures to see […]

Brandon Belt Takes A Seat Sunday Despite Hot Streak

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt will get the day off Sunday against the Chicago Cubs despite a hot streak that has seen him slash .266/.365/.642 with 12 homers, 22 runs, and 20 RBI over 109 at-bats in his last 30 games. Wilmer Flores, fresh off activation from the injured list, will sub in […]

Brandon Crawford To Get Sunday Off

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (wrist) experienced some wrist soreness during Saturday's win over the Chicago Cubs, and he is sitting for the series finale on Sunday. Crawford is available off the bench, but he is not expected to be used. Thairo Estrada will likely step in. Crawford, along with basically the entire Giants […]

Jamaal Williams Will Start In Week 1

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams is expected to start in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Williams will get early down work, with D'Andre Swift working on third downs. Swift had a groin injury last week, but had practiced in full this week, so this […]

Joshua Kelley Inactive For Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers running back Joshua Kelley is a healthy scratch in Week 1 against the Washington Football Team. With running back Austin Ekeler (hamstring) a full go for this game, Justin Jackson will serve as the primary backup and Larry Rountree III is the third back. If you drafted Kelley in a deep league […]

Clarke Schmidt Recalled To Start Against Mets

New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt has been recalled and will take the mound against the New York Mets Sunday night. Infielder Andrew Velasquez was optioned to make room on the active roster. Schmidt has appeared in three games this season, including one start, and the top prospect has allowed five earned runs on […]

Jermar Jefferson Won't Play In Season Opener

Detroit Lions rookie running back Jermar Jefferson is a healthy scratch for the Week 1 season opener on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. The seventh-round selection will start the season behind D'Andre Swift, Jamaal Williams and Godwin Igwebuike in the running back rotation. The fact that Jefferson doesn't contribute on special teams could make […]

Jo Adell Won't Start Against Astros Sunday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell has finally been delivering on his promise at the plate lately, slashing .291/.339/.509 over his last 15 games. He has a nine-game hitting streak going, but he'll take a seat on the bench Sunday against the Houston Astros as the Angels run Juan Lagares out to right field in […]

C.J. Cron Gets The Day Off Sunday Against Phillies

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron has been the hottest hitter in the Rockies lineup, but they'll have to make do without him Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Colton Welker will step into the lineup at first base as Cron gets a routine day off. Cron has been outstanding over the past 30 days with […]

Alex Collins A Healthy Inactive To Begin The Year

Seattle Seahawks running back Alex Collins will be a healthy inactive for the Week 1 season opener against the Indianapolis Colts. The Seahawks will roll with Chris Carson, Rashaad Penny, DeeJay Dallas and Travis Homer. Collins had 29 touches for 131 scrimmage yards and one touchdown in the preseason, but he's the odd man out […]

Patrick Wisdom Sitting Out Sunday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom will take a seat on the bench for Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Matt Duffy will place in the lineup against the tough righty starter Logan Webb. It's a routine off day for Wisdom, who has broken out with 25 homers in 295 at-bats this season. He's […]

Emmanuel Sanders Active For Week 1

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (foot) is active for the team's Week 1 matchup against the Steelers. This meeting with Pittsburgh should be a good one for the Bills passing game, with Sanders likely serving as the third receiver over Gabriel Davis. Stefon Diggs will command a lot of attention on the outside, which […]

Kellen Mond, Anthony Barr Out Against Bengals

Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback Kellen Mond and linebacker Anthony Barr (knee) have been ruled out for the Week 1 season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. Rookie left tackle Christian Darrisaw (groin) has also been ruled out. With Mond being a healthy inactive, it means that Sean Mannion will serve as Kirk Cousins' backup to kick […]

Max Kepler Out Of Lineup Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler will not start in Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals, instead taking a seat on the bench against left-handed starter Kris Bubic. Kepler has added 17 homers and 10 steals this year, but he's slashed just .167/.310/.333 over his last seven games. He's had just two extra-base hits in […]

Josh Reynolds Inactive For Week 1

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Josh Reynolds (foot) won't play against the Cardinals in Week 1. Expected to be the team's No. 3 receiver, Reynolds' Titans debut will have to wait at least another week. With him out, expect to see more of tight end Anthony Firkser in the short passing game, with the potential for […]