Kirk Cousins Has Fantastic Matchup Against Lions

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will try and end his season on a high note in Week 17 against the Lions. The Vikings are not heading to the playoffs but Cousins will look to add to his career-high 32 touchdowns in the final week. He will face a Lions Defense that is allowing the fourth […]

Jalen Hurts Looks To Close Out The Season Strong In Week 17

Philadelphia Eagles rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts will get the start in Week 17 to close out the Eagles season against the Washington Football Team. With the Eagles eliminated from playoff contention after last week's loss, it wasn't immediately clear who would get the start under center, but coach Doug Pederson announced that it would be […]

Chase Daniel Not Fantasy Viable If He's Starting

Detroit Lions backup quarterback Chase Daniel took repetitions with the first-team offense on Wednesday as Matthew Stafford (ankle, thumb, ribs) continues to be sidelined. It certainly is trending toward Daniel starting in Week 17 against the Vikings, a team the veteran backup also saw action against in Week 9. If Daniel is the starter, expectations […]

Adrian Peterson Has Little Value Against Former Team

Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson will face his former team, the Vikings, in Week 17 to wrap up his 14th season in the NFL. The 35-year-old has continued to defy expectations in the later stages of his career and enters this Sunday with 541 yards and six touchdowns. Peterson began the season as the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/30/20): NBA DFS Lineups

Things have changed around the NBA landscape during 2020 in myriad ways, but one of the latest updates comes in the form of the two-game series. While the back-to-back in each respective team’s city had been a rare, yet utilized staple of the schedule, Wednesday gives DFS fantasy managers a difficult read on what it’s […]

Marvin Jones Jr. Has Favorable Matchup Against Vikings

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. will wrap up another solid season this Sunday against the Vikings in Week 17. Jones Jr. consistently remains to be one of the more underrated fantasy receivers in the game and enters the final week with 68 receptions for 798 yards and seven touchdowns. Those numbers have been […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/30/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

With the NBA season fully underway, the DFS community is starting to settle into the basketball season. We’ve reached the point in the year when we separate the true breakout performers from the one-week flashes in the pan. Coaches and scouts now have a better sense of how pieces fit into all 30 lineups and […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for Wednesday (12/30/20) - Monkey Knife Fight

With six games in action Wednesday night, it's been quite the start to the season. Players are getting used to game speed and the overall product has seemed watered down. Sloppy play has led to wild outcomes, but as the season continues, patterns will form and teams will literally fall into place. Starting off with […]

T.J. Hockenson Looking To End Season On High Note

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson will wrap up his season this Sunday against a Vikings Defense that is allowing the 14th fewest fantasy points to opposing tight ends. Hockenson has been a solid presence in a up-and-down offense, posting 64 receptions for 698 yards and six touchdowns. The Vikings have allowed only five touchdowns […]

D'Andre Swift In Line For High Volume In Week 17

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift could be in line for a heavy volume of touches in Week 17. The Lions are limping to the finish line and quarterback Matthew Stafford (ankle/thumb/ribs) is a 50/50 to play this Sunday. If backup Chase Daniel is under center, the Lions could lean heavily on Swift to move […]

Zdeno Chara Inks Deal With Capitals

Defenseman Zdeno Chara has signed a contract to play with the Washington Capitals during the 2020-2021 season. Contract details have not yet been announced. The 43-year-old, who played his last 14 seasons as a member of the Boston Bruins, produced 14 points (five goals, nine assists) and a plus-26 rating to go along with 101 […]

Kenny Golladay Does Not Practice Wednesday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (hip) did not practice Wednesday heading into the final week of the season. Golladay has not played since November 1 and the soon-to-be free agent doesn't appear to be trending towards playing in Week 17. Golladay is, by far, the most talented receiver on the Lions but 2020 has […]

Ryan Callahan Retires From NHL

Right-winger Ryan Callahan announced on Wednesday that he will retire from the NHL after a 13-year career with the New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning. The New York native skated in 757 NHL games, recording 386 points (186 goals, 200 assists) to go along with 428 penalty minutes and 2,147 hits. Callahan only skated […]

Andrew Whitworth Returns To Practice

Los Angeles Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth (knee) has returned to practice. Whitworth went down with a torn MCL and hasn't played since the Week 10 win over the Seahawks. The 15-year veteran was hoping to return for a potential playoff run, but it's possible that he'll be available for the Week 17 must-win game […]

Kevin Kiermaier Unlikely To Be Traded

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier is available in a trade, but the Rays love him as a clubhouse guy and as their Gold Glove center fielder, so the chances of a trade are unlikely this offseason. With left-hander Blake Snell being traded to the Padres this week, Kiermaier is the only player remaining with […]

Julio Jones Unable To Practice Wednesday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) was unable to practice on Wednesday. Jones has missed the last three games with a nagging hamstring injury and has been unable to practice since the sessions leading up to Week 13. A report came out indicating that Jones would like to suit up again this season, though […]

George Springer Race Down To Two Teams

The race for free-agent outfielder George Springer is down to the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays, according to a source. The 31-year-old is expected to sign with a team in January and figures to command a long-term deal worth well over $100 million. He's the best outfielder on the free-agent market, is an […]

Cardinals Interested In Re-Signing Kolten Wong

The St. Louis Cardinals remain interested in re-signing second baseman Kolten Wong after not picking up his $12.5 million 2021 option. The Cardinals decision not to pick up Wong's option was strictly financial. The 30-year-old has a career 94 OPS+ and had an 87 OPS+ in 2020, plus he's one of the best defenders at […]

Adam Engel Avoids Arbitration

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel avoided salary arbitration on Wednesday by agreeing to a one-year, $1.375 million deal. The 29-year-old was a 19th-round pick out of Louisville in 2013 and made his first playoff appearance in 2020. Engel is known for his defense in the outfield and finished 3-for-12 with a home run in […]

La'Mical Perine Tests Positive For COVID-19

New York Jets rookie running back La'Mical Perine tested positive for COVID-19 and will be put on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, meaning that he will be unavailable for the Week 17 regular season finale against the Patriots. The 22-year-old would have been in line for a lead-back role this weekend with veteran Frank Gore (lung) already […]

Christian McCaffrey, Mike Davis Out For Week 17

The Carolina Panthers will not have running backs Christian McCaffrey (quadriceps, shoulder) or Mike Davis for the Week 17 regular season finale against the Saints. With nothing left to play for in 2020, the Panthers are taking the smart approach and resting their All-Pro running back in McCaffrey, who has played in just three games […]

Patrick Mahomes Won't Play Against Chargers

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that quarterback Patrick Mahomes will not play in Week 17 against the Chargers. The Chiefs have already locked up the top seed in the AFC postseason and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, so they will rest most of their starters in a meaningless Week 17 game. This […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Ruled Out For Week 17

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan officially ruled out quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) for the Week 17 regular season finale against the Seahawks on Sunday. The Niners designated Garoppolo to return from Injured Reserve last week, but that won't actually happen. The 29-year-old has been out since Week 8 with an aggravation of a […]

Robbie Gould Placed On COVID-19 List

The San Francisco 49ers placed kicker Robbie Gould on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday and opened the Injured Reserve practice window for offensive lineman Tom Compton. Gould signed a two-year contract extension earlier in the day that will keep him with the team through the 2022 season. But his Week 17 availability against the Seahawks […]

Anthony Castonzo Done For The Season

Indianapolis Colts left tackle Anthony Castonzo (ankle) will miss the rest of the season due to an ankle injury that will require surgery, according to head coach Frank Reich. Castonzo missed the Week 16 loss to the Steelers after suffering the injury in practice late last week. Right tackle Braden Smith also missed the game […]

Kyler Murray Says He's Playing In Week 17

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (leg) said that he will play in a must-win Week 17 matchup with the division-rival Rams on Sunday. "There's no holding back... my leg... I'll be fine," Murray said. The 23-year-old from Oklahoma is expected to practice, at least in a limited fashion, on Wednesday and should be out there […]

Kenny Stills Visiting With Bills

Former Texans and Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills is visiting with the Buffalo Bills on Wednesday, according to a source. Stills needs to pass through the league's COVID-19 protocols, but there is optimism that a deal will get done. John Brown was removed from Injured Reserve last weekend but missed the Monday night win over […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 12/30 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 12/30 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   Best of the Rest Goran Dragic - a DK-only play for me as his price didn't budge from yesterday. Keep in mind that the game was a blowout […]

Nico Hischier To Miss Start Of Training Camp With Leg Injury

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier suffered a leg injury while practicing in Switzerland and will miss the start of training camp. The 21-year-old is the focal point of the Devils attack, averaging 0.64 PPG through his first three seasons. Unfortunately, they are one of the more offensively-starved teams in hockey. It sounds like Hischier […]

Jaydon Mickens Promoted To Active Roster

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers promoted wide receiver Jaydon Mickens to the active roster on Wednesday and placed running back Kenjon Barner on Injured Reserve in a corresponding move. Mickens has been more of a special teams contributor for the Bucs this year than an offensive threat, catching just seven passes on 10 targets for 58 […]