Jalen Hurts Easily In The QB1 Conversation For Week 16

Philadelphia Eagles rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts is easily in the QB1 conversation in Week 16. In fact, he may be somewhere in the top half of that list. Hurts has been the overall fantasy QB13 and QB1 in his two starts, respectively, and those were against much better defenses than his Week 16 opponent in […]

Eric Ebron, Stephon Tuitt Out Of Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (back) and defensive end Stephon Tuitt (back) didn't take part in practice on Wednesday. Ebron avoided organ damage when he was injured in the Monday night loss to the Bengals, but he's in danger of missing a Week 16 matchup with the Colts. Fantasy managers need to monitor his […]

James Harden Avoids Suspension, Will Be Fined By League

Houston Rockets point/shooting guard James Harden has been fined $50,000 by the NBA due to a violation of the league's health and safety protocols. The Rockets season opener was postponed Wednesday after positive COVID-19 tests within the organization, which were muddled by additional contact-tracing concerns. There was a thought that Harden may draw a suspension […]

James Conner Returns To Full Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (quadriceps) and offensive guard Kevin Dotson (shoulder) were full participants in practice on Wednesday. Conner sat out of the Monday night loss to the Bengals in Week 15 but appears to be on track for a return in Week 16 against the Colts and their tough defense. Benny Snell […]

Buccaneers Defense A Starting Option Against Lions

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defense takes on the Detroit Lions in Week 16. Detroit has averaged 27.7 points per game since their coaching change, though the offensive line has still been susceptible to pressure. Detroit has allowed the eighth-most sacks this year, while Tampa Bay has produced the fifth-most. It's a good matchup on paper, […]

Tristan Thompson Draws Start In Team Debut Wednesday

Boston Celtics center Tristan Thompson (hamstring) not only will suit up for Wednesday's season opener versus Milwaukee, but he'll start in the frontcourt alongside Daniel Theis. With Kemba Walker (knee) out of the mix, the Celtics are opting for a larger starting five, particularly against Milwaukee, whose length should play into Thompson's strengths. Having averaged […]

Cowboys Defense Not A Strong Option For Week 16

The Dallas Cowboys Defense is not a great option in Week 16 fantasy lineups. The Cowboys defense has been better of late, at least in fantasy lineups, intercepting four passes in their past four games after recording just three through the first 11 weeks of the season. They've still allowed more than 30 points in […]

Dez Bryant, Calais Campbell Miss Practice

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Dez Bryant (thigh), defensive end Calais Campbell (calf) and cornerbacks Marcus Peters (calf) and Jimmy Smith (ribs, shoulder) were among the players that didn't practice on Wednesday. Bryant had just one catch on three targets in the blowout win over the Jaguars in Week 15, but the one grab went for […]

Greg Zuerlein Just An Average Option In Week 16

Dallas Cowboys kicker Greg Zuerlein is a decent option for a Week 16 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. He's ranked somewhere around the K15 for fantasy championship week. Zuerlein hasn't been able to do much with longer kicking opportunities this season, going just 2-for-8 on field goal tries from over 50 yards out. He's 27-for-34 […]

Ryan Succop An Upside Play In Week 16

Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Ryan Succop is in a good spot heading into a Week 16 matchup with the Detroit Lions. Succop has quietly had a strong season, as he's on pace to break Matt Bryant's team record of 131 points in a season. The Lions have played kickers well this season, but the over/under […]

Rob Gronkowski Has Chance For Rebound Effort In Week 16

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski has had a quiet showing in each of his last two games, despite catching a touchdown in Week 14. Still, Gronkowski has remained a key cog in the offense, as he's seen six or more targets in three of his last four contests. Up next is a matchup […]

Dalton Schultz A Low-Ceiling Option In Week 16

Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz is a low-upside option in a Week 16 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Schultz only saw two targets last week, but made the best of them, finding the end zone on a touchdown. He's been a TE1 four times and a TE2 seven other times. He's developed a strong […]

Milwaukee Picks Up Donte DiVincenzo’s Option For Next Year

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Donte Divincenzo begins his ascension into the first unit this season, drawing the start for Wednesday's season opener against the Celtics. Shortly prior to tip-off, the organization announced that DiVincenzo would be back for 2021-22, picking up the fourth-year team option on his rookie deal. Having averaged 9.2 points and 4.8 […]

Michael Gallup Too Risky To Trust In Week 16

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup has had a few big games this season, but his usage has been way too inconsistent to trust in a fantasy championship matchup. Gallup has put up double-digit fantasy points only four times this year, but his floor has been non-existent, as he's put up fewer than five points […]

Antonio Brown A Risky Flex With Upside

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown gets a chance to build off a great showing from last week in a matchup with the Lions on Saturday. Brown is coming off a season-best 93 yards and a touchdown against the Falcons, including a go-ahead, 46-yard touchdown. He's had at least five catches and 49 receiving […]

Goran Dragic Comes Off Bench To Open Season

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic will lead the second unit during Wednesday's season opener versus Orlando, with Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, and Duncan Robinson making up the starting backcourt. The presence of Dragic with the bench group does not bode well for Kendrick Nunn's fantasy intrigue to begin the season, although the duo should […]

Isaac Okoro Draws Start In NBA Debut Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Isaac Okoro has been officially announced as a starter for Wednesday's contest against Charlotte. Okoro appeared to have the inside track at the gig with Kevin Porter Jr. (personal) ruled out, but the No. 5 overall choice in the 2020 NBA Draft has now been confirmed to be playing a major […]

CeeDee Lamb Should Continue To Have A Strong Floor

Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has been able to develop a solid weekly floor despite the general struggles of the Cowboys offense. His upside has been limited of course, but he's still seeing a good number of targets and occasional rushing plays. Taking on the Eagles in an NFC East clash, Lamb is […]

Draymond Green Ruled Out For Christmas Day Contest

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green (foot) will miss Friday's game versus the Bucks, per head coach Steve Kerr, with the hope that the former All-Star can return as soon as either Sunday in Chicago or Tuesday in Detroit. The Warriors' rotation certainly missed Green in the season opener as Eric Paschall was tabbed […]

Chris Godwin A Good Play Against Lions

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin gets a great matchup against the Lions in Week 16. Godwin's yardage totals have slipped in the last couple of weeks, though he did salvage last week's showing with a touchdown catch. It's a bit concerning for someone who had previously presented fantasy managers with a high floor, […]

Davis Bertans Faces Minutes Cap Wednesday

Washington Wizards small/power forward Davis Bertans will be limited to around 18-20 minutes during Wednesday's season opener versus the 76ers. With Rui Hachimura (illness) already ruled out in the frontcourt, Deni Avdija and Moritz Wagner figure to factor in behind Bertans. Having been utilized primarily as a bench ace for the Wizards last season, Bertans […]

Mike Evans A Solid WR2 Against Detroit

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans has been red-hot lately heading into a favorable matchup with the Lions. Evans has actually benefited from the addition of Antonio Brown to the lineup, as he's averaged 7.8 targets, 4.5 receptions, and 67.7 receiving yards per game along with four touchdowns in six contests. He's been a […]

Norman Powell Cleared To Play In Wednesday’s Season Opener

Toronto Raptors shooting guard/small forward Norman Powell has been given the green light to play in Wednesday's game versus New Orleans. Powell passed his last round of COVID-19 testing prior to tip-off and is now set to lead the team's second unit in their first game of the season. Last year proved to be a breakout […]

Oklahoma City-Houston Contest Postponed Wednesday

Wednesday's game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets has been called off due to multiple positive COVID-19 tests and continued contract tracing within the Rockets organization. As of Wednesday night, three players had either tested positive for the virus or had inconclusive results, while four additional players were quarantined under the league's contact […]

Amari Cooper Looking To Return To Consistency In Week 16

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper had a rough Week 15, catching just two passes for 10 yards and losing seven yards on the ground. He'd been very consistent before that though, so there's no reason to fade him too much for the Week 16 NFC East contest between the Cowboys and the Eagles. He's […]

EPL Betting Picks for Matchweek 15: English Premier League

Another weekend of nearly but not quite as Newcastle couldn't find a winner against the 10-men of Fulham and had to settle for a point. A Newcastle winner would have netted us a +164 pick and +850 correct score. Tottenham then wet the bed at home to Leicester (losing 2-0) before Aston Villa helped us […]

Tony Pollard Could Have RB1 Value This Week

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard could have RB1 value in Week 16 against the Philadelphia Eagles. He could also return to a backup role behind Ezekiel Elliott (calf). Pollard's value almost solely depends on Elliott's health this week. Pollard ended up as the overall RB2 last week with Elliott unexpectedly inactive. This week, Elliott […]

Andy Dalton Takes On The Eagles In Week 16

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton fared well enough last week, but still won't be much of a fantasy option in standard leagues in Week 16. The Cowboys and Eagles will face off in an NFC East matchup for fantasy championship week. Dalton will be an option in 2QB and Superflex leagues, but won't be ranked […]

Leonard Fournette Gets Juicy Matchup In Week 16

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette is likely looking at another week as the lead back for his team against the Lions in Week 16. Fellow back Ronald Jones II (COVID, finger) is looking doubtful for this week, as he is still on the COVID/Reserve list and recovering from finger surgery. That means, Fournette, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/23/20): NBA DFS Lineups

After a quick taste Tuesday, the second day of the 2020-21 NBA season comes roaring in on Wednesday. Every team that was kept sidelined for the first day of the year is on the floor come Day 2, leading to a slate jam-packed with star power.  There are numerous faces in new places, so be […]