Emmanuel Sanders Will Miss Sunday’s Game

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders will be absent from Sunday's contest versus Chicago, marking his second consecutive game out of the mix. Prior to hitting the COVID-19 list, Sanders reeled off his best performance of the year with a 12-catch, 122-yard outing versus the Chargers, with his absence creating an opening in the receiver […]

Kareem Hunt, Jarvis Landry Limited At Practice

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (ribs) and wide receiver Jarvis Landry (hip, ribs) were both limited during practice Thursday, marking the second consecutive day that their workload was managed. Despite the limited practice time, there's no reason to believe that either player is in danger of not suiting up Sunday against the Raiders for […]

Yankees Pick Up Option For Zach Britton

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zach Britton had his $14 million option picked up by the team on Thursday, keeping him with the Yankees through the 2022 season. Britton was characteristically excellent in 2020 with a 1.89 ERA over 19 innings, and the 32-year-old collected eight saves in closer Aroldis Chapman's early-season absence. Chapman's contract […]

Jalen Reagor Expected To Suit Up Sunday

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jalen Reagor (thumb) is in line to play Sunday against Dallas, making his first appearance since Week 2. Reagor sustained a torn UCL in his right thumb, but is expected to revamp the team's wide receiving corps after losing DeSean Jackson (ankle) to injured reserve. Taken with the team's first-round selection […]

Jonathan Taylor Has Great Matchup In Week 8

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor will have a great opportunity to put up a good fantasy performance against the Lions this week. The Lions rank 30th against opposing running backs, and Taylor continues to improve on his yards per carry. The Lions Defense is giving up 4.5 yards per carry and have surrendered nine […]

Mason Crosby Misses Second Straight Practice Thursday

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (calf, back) was held out of practice Thursday for the second consecutive day, which may force Green Bay to get creative Sunday against Minnesota at the kicking position. Crosby has been the team's kicker for every game since Week 1 of the 2007 season, continuing to excel this year […]

Philip Rivers A Low-End QB2 In Week 8

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers will face off against the Lions in Week 8. Rivers is coming off his best performance of the season against the Bengals, but he will likely revert back to what he was prior to Week 6. The Lions Defense has actually been fairly good against the pass, currently ranking ninth […]

Phillip Lindsay Records Limited Practice Thursday

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (concussion) was able to practice in a limited capacity Thursday, leaving the door open that he could be cleared from the league's concussion protocol in time to suit up Sunday against the Chargers. Lindsay has reclaimed his prior form over his last two games, having compiled 180 yards rushing […]

Thursday Night Football Matchups Analysis - Week 8

We had the pleasure of watching tremendous matchups for both fantasy and reality in Week seven. With a multitude of tight games (Pittsburgh-Tennessee, Seattle-Arizona, Cleveland-Cincinnati) and individual fantasy explosions (Devante Adams, Tyler Lockett), last week had it all. Week eight starts with one of the best Thursday Night Matchups of the season for fantasy purposes. […]

EPL Betting Picks for Matchweek 7: English Premier League

Last weekend was a bit of a disaster, despite being one goal away in all three games from a sweep. Fulham lost 2-1, just needing to draw, Wolves conceded a late equalizer from questionable goalkeeping (although the under 3.5 goals did hit) and Brighton conceded a late equalizer (although the over 1.5 goals hit). Unfortunately, […]

Colts Defense Could Have Darius Leonard Back Sunday

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard (groin) is moving in the right direction as it pertains to suiting up Sunday versus Detroit, as he was a full practice participant Thursday. Leonard has been out of the mix for the past two games due to a groin ailment, but the Colts Defense has still soared into elite […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel (10/30/20) - English Premier League Soccer

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The first game of Matchday 7 is Friday afternoon, which means we have a nice single-game DFS slate to enjoy as the weekend begins. I will be breaking down that game in full for you here. Keep reading this breakdown for my DFS soccer picks on RotoBaller and see how to have success on […]

Tyler Higbee Logs Limited Practice Thursday

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (hand) was limited again at practice Thursday as he works his way back from a hand contusion that kept him out of the team's game Monday. The short week may prove problematic for Higbee, with an early Sunday start time against Miami on the horizon. In his absence, […]

Sam Darnold Logs Full Practice Thursday

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (shoulder) was able to practice in full Thursday, an indication that he's ready to play Sunday against Kansas City with no remaining injury concerns. Darnold was able to suit up last Sunday, but it led to a rocky 12-for-23 performance that included two interceptions. While the Jets' offense is […]

Allen Robinson, Khalil Mack Unable To Practice Thursday

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (concussion) and linebacker Khalil Mack (ankle) were both unable to suit up for practice Thursday ahead of Sunday's game against New Orleans. Robinson is working his way through the league's concussion protocol, which puts his status for Sunday heavily in jeopardy. Mack, who has been limited during practice for […]

Aaron Jones Held Out Again Thursday

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (calf) was held out of practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Jones did not play last week in the win over the Texans, and it's looking like he'll miss his second straight game with the Packers medical staff being extra cautious. If you roster Jones, you […]

Adrian Peterson Limited Thursday

Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson (abdomen) was limited in practice on Thursday. Peterson wasn't listed on the injury report on Wednesday, so this is something to watch for the aging future Hall of Famer. He had 12 touches in the Week 7 win, carrying the ball 11 times for 29 yards. He also caught […]

Rob Gronkowski On The Week 8 Injury Report

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant in practice on Thursday. This is probably more of a maintenance thing than anything for Gronk. His fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried about him missing the Monday night game in Week 8 against the Giants. The G-Men have actually been […]

No Practice For Devonta Freeman

New York Giants running back Devonta Freeman (ankle) did not take part in practice on Thursday. Freeman suffered an ankle injury in the Thursday night loss to the Eagles last week and is off to a bad start if he wants to play on Monday night against the Buccaneers in Week 8. Wayne Gallman worked […]

Mark Ingram II Misses Another Practice

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram II (ankle) and cornerback Jimmy Smith (Achilles) both missed practice on Thursday. It's Ingram's second straight missed practice after he suffered an ankle injury in Week 6. The Ravens had a bye last week, so the fact that he's still not practicing doesn't bode well for his availability in […]

Michael Thomas Back At Practice

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle, hamstring) returned to practice on Thursday. Thomas still isn't a lock to return to action for the first time since Week 1, but this is definitely a positive development for his chances of playing in Week 8 against the Bears. A return to a full practice would […]

Tyler Bertuzzi Awarded One-Year Deal

Detroit Red Wings left wing Tyler Bertuzzi signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract after an arbitration hearing on Wednesday. The 25-year-old forward scored a career-high 48 points during the 2019-20 season. Bertuzzi figures to play alongside Dylan Larkin and Anthony Mantha on the team's first line again this season, while also being featured on the […]

Alex Galchenyuk Signs One-Year Deal With Senators

Free-agent center Alex Galchenyuk signed a one-year deal with the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday afternoon. The Senators will be Galchenyuk's fifth different team over the past four years. The 26-year-old has produced at a modest pace over the past few seasons and is coming off of a 2019-20 campaign that saw him tally only 24 […]

DeVante Parker Limited Again Thursday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (groin) was limited in practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Parker should be available this weekend against the Dolphins, but he will likely be facing off against Rams shutdown cornerback Jalen Ramsey on Sunday and will have a rookie quarterback throwing him passes. There's a lot of […]

White Sox Name Tony La Russa Their New Manager

The Chicago White Sox named Tony La Russa, a three-time World Series champion, as their new manager on Thursday. The 76-year-old hasn't served as a big league manager since ending his 16-year run with the Cardinals in 2011, a season that ended in his third championship. La Russa has a 2,728-2,365 managerial record and began […]

Brad Hand Placed On Outright Waivers

The Cleveland Indians placed left-handed reliever Brad Hand on outright waivers on Thursday, according to a source. Hand has a $10 million team option for the 2021 season that the Indians plan on declining if he goes unclaimed. If another team claims the southpaw, Cleveland would be off the hook for the $1 million buyout […]

Astros Put Roberto Osuna On Outright Waivers

The Houston Astros placed relief pitcher Roberto Osuna (elbow) on outright waivers on Thursday. Osuna pitched in only four games for the team in 2020 before he was shut down with elbow soreness at the start of August. The right-hander's initial diagnoses recommended Tommy John surgery, but it was later changed to a forearm strain […]

George Kittle Tough To Bring Down

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has 435 receiving yards in five games this season, and nearly half of those yards (215) have come on gains made after the catch. Fifty nine of that yards-after-the-catch total have come with Kittle exceeding expectations. He registers yards-after-the-catch success on 68.8 percent of his catches, putting him […]

Tee Higgins Becoming A Bigger Part Of The Offense

Cincinnati Bengals rookie wide receiver Tee Higgins has steadily seen his role in the offense increase as the season has gone on, with rookie quarterback Joe Burrow looking his way more often recently. Higgins caught all five of his looks last week for 71 yards and a touchdown against the Browns. Half of his 22 […]

Steelers Defense Tough To Trust In Week 8

The Pittsburgh Steelers Defense has been one of the best units in the NFL through the first seven weeks of the season. Pittsburgh's defense ranks No. 2 overall in DVOA and has proven to be a tough matchup for opposing offenses. That being said, they will face a stiff test in Week 8 in a […]