Jimmy Butler Sustains Ankle Injury During Christmas Day Win

Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) departed Friday's victory over the Pelicans during the first half with an ankle injury. Butler was held to just 16 minutes, where he compiled four points on 2-for-7 shooting to go along with six rebounds and five assists. Butler had been dealing with an ankle ailment entering […]

Zion Williamson Grabs Career-High 14 Rebounds In Defeat

New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson utilized his career-high 38 minutes on the court to produce a massive Christmas Day double-double versus Miami, accounting for 32 points and a career-best 14 rebounds. Williamson was tenacious both on the glass and in attacking the rim, getting up 20 shots while also attempting 15 free throws. […]

Duncan Robinson Ties Christmas Day Triples Made Record

Miami Heat shooting guard Duncan Robinson was scorching hot from behind the three-point line during Friday's win over the Pelicans, tying the all-time record for made three-pointers (seven) in a Christmas Day contest. Robinson has shown a propensity to launch with frequency from deep when he begins to percolate, with Miami's offense focusing on getting […]

James Robinson Questionable Against Bears

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back James Robinson (ankle) missed practice for the third straight day on Friday and is listed as questionable for Week 16 against the Bears. Robinson was rested in practice this week but said he wants to play on Sunday. The impressive rookie was already nicked up before the Week 15 blowout […]

Austin Rivers Could Miss More Time

New York Knicks guard Austin Rivers (groin) was able to make progress during Thursday's practice, according to head coach Tom Thibodeau. However, it sounds like the team is unsure when Rivers will be able to get back on the court. That means, Frank Ntilikina or Dennis Smith Jr. should be looking at a boost in […]

Julio Jones Ruled Out For Week 16

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring), cornerback Darqueze Dennard (quadriceps), center Alex Mack (concussion) and guard James Carpenter (groin) were ruled out for Week 16 against the Chiefs. This will be Jones' third straight missed game, making it unlikely that we see the veteran All-Pro wideout the rest of the season. Calvin Ridley has […]

Draymond Green Won't Play On Friday

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. He was able to practice on Thursday, but the team is going to take the cautious approach with Green. Head coach Steve Kerr mentioned that he's hopeful Green is available for Sunday's matchup. Eric Paschall didn't look […]

Marcus Morris Remains Sidelined On Friday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris (knee) will remain sidelined for Friday's matchup against the Denver Nuggets. This marks the second straight game that Morris has missed due to right knee soreness. Nicolas Batum is expected to make another start, but he didn't make much of an impact during the season opener. He finished with […]

Torrey Craig Will Get Chances This Season

Milwaukee Bucks forward Torrey Craig is expected to get chances to play this season, according to head coach Mike Budenholzer. Craig did not see any playing time during Wednesday's season opener. Both D.J. Wilson and Pat Connaughton appear to be above Craig in the rotation. Despite that, Budenholzer mentioned that Craig will have a role […]

Cody Zeller Out At Least One Month

Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller (hand) is expected to miss roughly four to possibly six weeks after suffering an injury in the season opener. Zeller will have surgery on his left hand that he fractured during the season opener. Bismack Biyombo and P.J. Washington are expected to see significant playing time in his absence. Washington […]

Dylan Windler Sidelined At Least One Week

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dylan Windler (hand) will miss at least one week of action and will be re-evaluated after that. An MRI revealed that he fractured the fourth metacarpal in his left hand during Wednesday's season opener. Luckily, there is no break in his wrist, but the team is going to be cautious. Kevin Porter […]

D.J. Augustin Should Make Season Debut Friday

Milwaukee Bucks guard D.J. Augustin (calf) has been upgraded to probable for Friday's contest versus the Golden State Warriors. He was held out of the season opener on Wednesday, but has been practicing over the last few days. It sounds like Augustin is healthy enough to suit up for this game. That means, Bryn Forbes […]

Jamal Murray Expected To Play Versus Clippers

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (calf) is listed as probable for Friday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. It appears that Murray picked up the injury during the season opener versus the Sacramento Kings. That would help explain why Murray only made one shot all night long. It doesn't sound like minor calf tightness is […]

Anthony Davis Listed As Probable For Christmas Matchup

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (calf) is listed as probable for Friday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. I guess we're picking up right where we left off last season with Davis getting probable tags. It's highly unlikely that he misses this matchup, but both him and LeBron James (ankle) are listed as probable. Fantasy […]

Jimmy Butler Will Suit Up On Friday

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) will play in Friday's matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. He is coming off a fantastic season opener, but is also dealing with a minor ankle issue. However, that didn't stop him from recording a career-high seven steals in the first game of the season. It doesn't sound like […]

DJ LeMahieu Remains Likely To Stay In Bronx

The New York Mets have checked in with free-agent second baseman DJ LeMahieu after the suspension of Robinson Cano, but the New York Yankees' high interest level still makes it very likely that they re-sign LeMahieu. "I'd say there's an 80% or higher chance that DJ LeMahieu is going to be a New York Yankee," […]

Signs Pointing To Derek Carr Starting Against Dolphins

All signs are pointing toward Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (groin) making the start in Week 16 against the Dolphins on Saturday after he didn't show up on the team's final injury report on Thursday. However, head coach Jon Gruden said that he's "not going to let the cat out of the bag" regarding […]

Giants, Logan Ryan Agree To Three-Year Deal

The New York Giants agreed to a three-year deal for $31 million with star defensive back Logan Ryan on Friday, according to a source. The deal includes $20 million guaranteed. Ryan signed a one-year deal with the club in the offseason. The 29-year-old is one of the best defensive backs in the league and also […]

Friday Football Matchups Analysis: Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints

Not only have we made it to the end of the fantasy football season, but we have also made it to the end of 2020. Although fantasy football can feel like a full-time job, it is always important to recognize what really matters - family, friends, and your own personal well being. It has been […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Week 15 Analysis

Your wide receivers remain essential components toward your primary goal of securing league championships. As many of you prepare for your Week 16 matchups, an expanding assortment of tools is available that can provide you with an extensive level of knowledge regarding this critical position. Those results are contained in this weekly statistical breakdown of […]

Week 16 IDP Rankings & Your Christmas Gift From Uncle Chris!

Given that it is Christmas time and the big day is just off the horizon, I feel I have to offer my readers a gift… but given how infinitely cheap I am and how little I actually want to give you a gift, my present to you will have to be free of cost or […]

Christmas Day Football DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Saints vs. Vikings

We get treated to a Christmas day surprise as the Minnesota Vikings head down to the Bayou to take on the New Orleans Saints. This is a big-time game for both teams as the Vikings are still in the Wild Card race while the Saints are trying to keep pace with their one-game lead in […]

Fantasy Football Prop Picks for Monkey Knife Fight: Saints vs Vikings (Christmas Day)

The NFL season is back, and we cannot waste our opportunity to make some cash. We’ve seen crazy upsets so far, and we’ve seen a lot of money won. Tonight, we have another shot with the New Orleans Saints playing host to the Minnesota Vikings. On MKF, there are no massive tournaments where you have […]

NFL DFS Prop Picks for Week 16 Christmas Day - Monkey Knife Fight

The season is moving right along and has gotten very exciting as we approach the playoffs and that means our friends at Monkey Knife Fight are offering some fantastic props for us to play. Our friends at Monkey Knife Fight offer some of the coolest, and easiest to win, NFL DFS games in the industry. There […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 12/25 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 12/25 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   The Best of the Rest It's a star-studded slate and I would be remiss if I didn't mention that there will be some other players in my pool […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/25/20): NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA’s Christmas Day slate comes with an added intensity during 2020, as the season remains in its infancy. As has become tradition, five games featuring 10 of the league’s premier squads and stars take center stage on the holiday. With that comes a bushel of talent. There are enough high-priced stars to build endless […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/25/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Compared to recent years, this Christmas Day slate has a significantly different feel.  It's a complete grouping of what-should-be competitive basketball games between generally healthy teams, and there will be a universal appreciation that no one is forced to watch the Knicks play. It might not be the first game of the day, but Giannis […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for Friday (12/25/20) - Monkey Knife Fight

Christmas Day means NBA games and Monkey Knife Fight has five matchups for you to play. The New Orleans Pelicans are coming off a win against the Toronto Raptors and have higher expectations coming into, hopefully, a full season of Zion Williamson. They take on the Miami Heat, who represented the Eastern Conference in the […]

NFL DFS Cheat Sheet: Expert Picks and Lineups for Saturday 12/26 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to Week 16 of the 2020 NFL Season! Each week, we'll be bringing you our famous NFL DFS Cheat Sheet with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet. The "fantasy points allowed rank" uses […]

NFL DFS Stacks for DraftKings, FanDuel - Friday and Saturday Week 16 GPP Contests (DFS Tournaments)

We will look at the Week 16 GPP DFS stacks for the "main slate" later in the week, but for those looking to play the entire 16-game slate, let's look at some of the potential DFS stacks from the Friday and Saturday games. I actually like these 16-game slates the best. It spreads out the […]