Cardinals Defense Has Potential In Week 16

The Cardinals Defense struggled to contain Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 15. However, they face a favorable matchup in Week 16, going up against an injury-riddled San Francisco 49ers team that will have C.J. Beathard under center. In addition to having their third-string quarterback starting this week, the 49ers will also be […]

Dan Arnold A Risky Option In Championship Week

Arizona Cardinals tight end Dan Arnold has come on strong lately. He has three touchdowns over his past three games and he's topped 50 receiving yards twice over that stretch. Unfortunately, his target share has remained extremely low. He's seen only 12 total targets over his past three games. This week, Arnold and the Cardinals […]

Larry Fitzgerald Not A Starting Option In Championship Week

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (groin) is currently questionable for Week 16 against the San Francisco 49ers as he is dealing with a groin injury. Fitzgerald made his return to the field after a two-game absence in Week 15 and went on to catch his first touchdown of the year, totaling three catches for […]

Bubba and Bat Flip 63: 2021 Fantasy Baseball Outfield Preview PT2 - Benched with Bubba (Episode 329)

Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by Bat Flip Crazy (@BatFlipCrazy) to continue their positional previews with part 2 of their outfield position preview. They will go over outfielders after the Top 25 in NFBC ADP and then a ton of awesome listener questions to get you ready for the catcher position. Be sure to subscribe to […]

Christian Kirk Can't Be Trusted In Championship Week

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk is in the midst of a long cold streak. He's failed to score a touchdown in six straight and has only reached 50 receiving yards once over that stretch. This week, the Cardinals face the San Francisco 49ers, who have one of the league's top pass defenses, allowing just […]

DeAndre Hopkins Looks To Stay Hot In Championship Week

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has fueled the team's passing game over the past two weeks. He's seen 22 targets over the past two games and has totalled over 300 receiving yards. This week, the Cardinals have a tough matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, who rank fourth in the league in pass defense, […]

Chase Edmonds An Intriguing Starting Option

Last week, Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (ankle) saw more carries than Kenyan Drake for the first time this year. Edmonds rushed 11 times for 47 yards, while Drake managed only 26 yards on 10 attempts. Edmonds has been more involved than Drake in the passing game all year. The fact that he might […]

Kenyan Drake Is A Flex Option In Week 16

Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake had his worst game of the year in Week 15 against the San Francisco 49ers. He rushed for just 26 yards on 10 carries and added two catches for 14 yards. His backup, Chase Edmonds (ankle), out-worked and out-produced him in the game, rushing 11 times for 47 yards […]

Kyler Murray Can Deliver In Championship Week

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has struggled over the past month on the whole, but luckily he's coming off his best game in quite a while. Murray threw for 406 yards and three touchdowns while adding 29 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown in Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles. In Week 16, Murray and […]

James Robinson Resting For Wednesday's Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone told the media that running back James Robinson (ankle) will be rested for practice on Wednesday. Robinson suffered an ankle injury in Week 15 against the Baltimore Ravens. He is currently listed as questionable for this Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears, but he is expected to suit up […]

NextGen Stats - Quarterback Breakdowns and Takeaways

Folks, it's time to put on your battle armor and get ready for war as we get ready for the all-important championship week. If you are still in the playoffs, that means you have been been able to stay alive and grind through 15 long weeks. Only one thing can beat you to the finish […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 16) - Targets and Avoids

It took 15 weeks for there to be crazy unexpected upsets and we got not one, but two. If you thought the Jets beating the Rams as 17-point underdogs was shocking, what about the Bengals beating the Steelers? Ryan Finley completed just seven passes for 89 yards and somehow the Bengals managed to win wire-to-wire. […]

Fantasy Football Warning Signals For Week 16

It’s championship week for most fantasy football leagues. It’s very important to know the warning signs going into the biggest game of the season. This might even be the biggest game for many fantasy managers’ careers. It’s very important we get everything right as we roll into Week 16. The common theme for many players […]

LeBron James Starts 18th Season With 22-Point Performance

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James led the team with 22 points in Tuesday's 116-109 loss to the Clippers, shooting 7-for-17 from the field and 3-for-8 from downtown. He also had five rebounds and five assists while ending up as the team's only starter with a positive plus/minus. LeBron hurt his ankle in the second […]

Coaching Matters: Offenses That Will Improve From Week 15

This series continues into its fifteenth week of where I dive into offensive areas that will improve or decline based on coaching in order to glean insight as to fantasy football value. In Week 15, we saw performances such as the Atlanta Falcons running backs combining for 21 rushing yards, Kyler Murray throwing for 406 passing yards, and the Broncos […]

Disaster Recovery - Week 15's Studs Turned Duds

Week 15 could have been your league's semifinal matchup. It may have been the first half of your two-week championship. It's also possible that Week 15 was the end of a regular season that (unfortunately) utilizes Week 17 games to determine the ultimate fantasy football prize. Whatever the case, everything is on the line each […]

Dennis Schroder Gets Close To Triple-Double In Lakers Debut

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Dennis Schroder impressed in his first game for the team, finishing a 116-109 loss to the Clippers with 14 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists. It could've easily been an even bigger night for him had his shot fallen, as the 27-year-old German managed to go only 5-for-15 from the […]

Three Hitters Set To Break Out Earlier Than Expected

Finding breakout hitters can be a difference-maker for fantasy teams, especially when those hitters have had limited success at the major league level early in their careers. Whether it be through added playing time, skill improvements, or some combination of the two, pre-prime breakouts can be excellent draft values thanks to their unusually high upside.  […]

Paul George Scores Game-High 33 Points In Season Opener

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Paul George led all scorers with 33 points in Tuesday's season opener against the Lakers. He scored 26 second-half points to help the Clippers to a 116-109 win. George shot an outstanding 13-for-18 from the field and 5-for-8 from beyond the arc. He also had six rebounds, three assists, and one […]

Daily NBA Injury Roundup for December 23rd, 2020

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily NBA injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy basketball (DFS) lineups, every day of the NBA season. Below is our updated list of injured NBA players for December 23rd, 2020. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

IDP Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16 - Championship Additions

We were initially set to make this Week 16 IDP Waiver Wire column all about additions for the future. However, I received several DMs over the past two days requesting that we target our waiver column towards their final week championship push. After all, Week 16 is the final week for many custom fantasy leagues, […]

Caris LeVert Has A Strong Showing in Opener

Brooklyn Nets guard Caris Levert logged 25 minutes during the decisive win over the Golden State Warriors, finishing with 20 points. He also added nine rebounds, five assists and contributed defensively by snagging two steals and recording one block. To the benefit of his fantasy managers, LeVert got some extra run in garbage time on […]

Top College Basketball Betting Picks for Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Welcome back! In this article every week, we'll be giving you an early Christmas gift with some of the top college basketball games and betting picks for Wednesday, December 23, 2020. Last week's slate of games was cut in half after two last-minute cancellations due to COVID-19. The remaining two games resulted in a split, with […]

Josh Gordon Out Indefinitely

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Josh Gordon had a setback in his battle with substance abuse and won't be allowed to practice or play indefinitely, according to sources. The NFL informed the Seahawks that Gordon hasn't complied with the terms of his conditional reinstatement. And so it continues for Gordon. The Seahawks had just added the […]

Kyrie Irving Leads The Way On Tuesday Night

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving finished with a game-high 26 points on Tuesday during the win over the Warriors. He also added four rebounds and four assists. Irving was dominant in this one, going 10-for-16 from the field in addition to nailing four of his seven shots from deep. The 28-year-old appeared healthy after having […]

Wil Lutz A Strong Starting Option

New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz is a fine starting option this week. Though he has missed his last three field-goal attempts, they were all from beyond 40 yards. Overall, the kicker has gone 20-for-25 in field goals and 47-for-47 in extra-point attempts this season, so he is very reliable. The Vikings allow the fourth-most […]

Kevin Durant Shines In Debut

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant finished with 22 points, five boards, and three assists during the massive win over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. He was also sound on the defensive end, adding three steals and a block. The former MVP appeared to show no signs of the injured Achilles suffered during the […]

Saints Defense A Low-End Starting Option

The New Orleans Saints Defense is a low-end starting option this week against the Vikings. Last week, this unit had four sacks and 11 QB hits against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in a close loss, which is impressive. The Vikings have talented playmakers such as Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen, and Dalvin Cook, so the […]

Jared Cook A TE2 In Week 16

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook is a TE2 this week against the Vikings. Though he hasn't posted more than 37 yards in the past three games, Cook has seen at least four targets in that same three-game span. Overall, his role is small on this offense, but the absence of Michael Thomas could […]

Mets Reach Out To DJ LeMahieu

The New York Mets recently reached out to free-agent second baseman DJ LeMahieu, which could set up a battle between the Mets and Yankees for the Yankees best player the last two seasons. Re-signing LeMahieu is the Yankees top offseason priority, but there's a sizable gap in contract talks, leaving the door open for another […]