Can Andrei Arlovski Pull Off The Win?

Long-time UFC veteran Andrei Arlovski (29-19) returns to the Octagon for the second time in 2020 in Saturday's co-main event. It's been a rough span for Arlovski in the UFC since 2012, where he has gone 4-9 in that time frame. With a handful of fights outside of the UFC in between, Arlovski made his […]

Matt Ryan A Low-End QB1 In Week 9

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan faces a plus matchup in Week 9 against the Denver Broncos. Denver has allowed the ninth-most fantasy points to opposing signal-callers while Ryan checks in as the QB10. The veteran could be without Calvin Ridley (ankle), who is questionable, though he should have enough weapons at his disposal to put […]

Jordan Love Put On COVID-19 List

The Green Bay Packers put rookie quarterback Jordan Love on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday. It's unclear if Love actually tested positive for coronavirus or if he was just a high-risk close contact of linebacker Krys Barnes, who tested positive after playing in Thursday night's game against the 49ers. The 22-year-old from Utah State was […]

Glover Teixeira Needs A Win To Make A Push For The Title

Glover Teixeira (31-7) enters Saturday's main event on a four-fight winning streak. The 41-year-old Brazilian could potentially be on his last wave toward the title. Earning a victory over the returning Thiago Santos could put Teixeira right up there for an immediate title shot. Fighting under the UFC banner since 2012, Teixeira does an amazing […]

Lynn Bowden Jr. Placed On COVID-19 List

The Miami Dolphins placed rookie wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday. Selected in the third round by the Raiders, Bowden was dealt to the Dolphins before ever playing a game with Las Vegas. It's unclear if Bowden actually tested positive for coronavirus or if he was just a high-risk close […]

Thiago Santos Can Get Right Back Into Title Picture

Thiago Santos (21-7) returns to action after dropping a split decision to Jon Jones last summer in a fight in which many believe Santos would have became the champion if he was not injured in the bout. Santos is one of the most dangerous strikers in the sport today, owning 15 knockouts in 21 of […]

Chris Godwin Expected To Play Sunday Night

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pro Bowl wide receiver Chris Godwin (finger) is listed as questionable for Week 9 against the Saints on Sunday night, but head coach Bruce Arians expects the receiver to play in the divisional showdown. Godwin caught passes for the first time on Friday since undergoing surgery on Oct. 27 for a fractured […]

Tap That: Episode #7.5: Problems and Damage

Brady Grove hosts the undercard portion for the newly official RotoBaller MMA podcast, "Tap That", and brings you analysis of each fight and picks for DFS and straight-up wagers. In addition to this podcast, you can catch our team discussing other sports and topics as well. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube […]

Jamal Adams Returning For Seahawks Defense

Seattle Seahawks All-Pro safety Jamal Adams (groin) will play in Week 9 against the Bills. Don't look now, but Seattle's defense is getting healthy and could improve on what was a pretty rough start to the 2020 season. Adams hasn't played since Week 3, but he's a must-start IDP defensive back whenever he's on the […]

Chris Carson, Carlos Hyde Ruled Out For Week 9

Seattle Seahawks running backs Chris Carson (foot) and Carlos Hyde (hamstring) have both been ruled out for Week 9 against the Bills. With both backs out again, Seattle will likely promote Alex Collins from the practice squad to the active roster. Carson and Hyde will both be missing their second straight game. Make sure you […]

Vikings Defense Down Three Cornerbacks Sunday

Minnesota Vikings cornerbacks Cameron Dantzler (concussion), Holton Hill (foot) and Mark Fields (chest) have been ruled out for Week 9 against the division-rival Lions. Dantzler, a third-round pick, suffered a neck injury against Green Bay in Week 7 and was carted off on a backboard and taken to a hospital. Rookie cornerback Harrison Hand (hamstring) […]

Lions Rule Out Tracy Walker, Jamal Agnew

The Detroit Lions will be without starting safety Tracy Walker (foot) and All-Pro kick returner Jamal Agnew (ribs) in Week 9 against the division-rival Vikings. Walker played in every snap last Sunday against the Colts but showed up with a foot injury and didn't practice all week. Some combination of Will Harris and Jayron Kearse […]

Panthers Defense Could Be Short-Handed Against Chiefs

Carolina Panthers rookie safety Jeremy Chinn (knee), defensive tackle Zach Kerr (toe) and defensive end Marquis Haynes (shoulder) are all listed as questionable for Week 9 against the Chiefs. Kerr practiced in full each of the last two days, so his status is looking good. Chinn, the team's second-round pick, has played nearly every defensive […]

Drew Brees, Michael Thomas Expected To Play

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (shoulder) and wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle, hamstring) are both expected to play on Sunday against the Buccaneers. Both players were limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday, leading to some insinuation from head coach Sean Payton that they would be game-time calls. However, it seems that New Orleans […]

Deebo Samuel, Raheem Mostert Could Return In Week 10

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that wide receiver Deebo Samuel (hamstring) and running back Raheem Mostert (ankle) "have a chance" to return in Week 10 against the Saints. Samuel has been out the last two games and also had a short stint on the COVID-19 list, but he'll have WR2 upside next […]

Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk Removed From COVID List

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne, who tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week, was removed from the COVID-19 list on Friday following his second negative test in as many days. Receivers Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk and left tackle Trent Williams were also removed from the COVID-19 list on Friday. Samuel, Aiyuk and […]

Doctors Don't Recommend Surgery For Jimmy Garoppolo

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that none of the doctors the team talked to are recommending surgery for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle), and he'll be re-evaluated again in four to six weeks. Garoppolo suffered a new high-ankle sprain in the Week 8 loss to the Seahawks, but the good news is it […]

Nick Mullens Still The Starter

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that the starting job remains "firmly" in the hands of quarterback Nick Mullens after the Thursday night blowout loss to the Packers. Mullens only produced in garbage time against Green Bay, ultimately going 22-for-35 for 291 yards, one touchdown and one interception. For at least another week, […]

Kenny Golladay Officially Out Against Vikings

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (hip) has officially been ruled out for Week 9 against the division-rival Vikings. Golladay is being listed as week-to-week after suffering a hip injury in Week 8 against the Colts. There's no guarantee that he'll be ready to go for Week 10 against the Washington Football Team either. With […]

Devonta Freeman Won't Play Against Washington

New York Giants running back Devonta Freeman (ankle) will not play in Week 9 against the Washington Football Team. It will be the second straight game that Freeman will miss. Wayne Gallman should continue to serve as the G-Men's primary running back, with Dion Lewis being sprinkled in here and there. But Gallman should be […]

T.Y. Hilton Doubtful To Face Ravens

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (groin) will be doubtful for Week 9 against the Ravens. Hilton didn't practice all week after departing in the first half of the Week 8 win over the Lions. The 31-year-old receiver has fallen drastically in the receiver rankings in 2020 with Philip […]

Adam Humphries Ruled Out Against Bears

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Adam Humphries (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 9 against the Bears, according to head coach Mike Vrabel. Humphries suffered a concussion in Week 8 and didn't practice all week. There's a chance he could also be sidelined with a short week upcoming against the Colts next Thursday night. Corey […]

Breshad Perriman In Last Phase Of Concussion Protocol

New York Jets wide receiver Breshad Perriman (concussion) is in the last phase of the league's concussion protocol. Perriman put in a limited practice on Thursday and is headed in the right direction, but we'll have a better idea of his status for Monday night against the Patriots on Saturday. The 27-year-old pass-catcher hasn't played […]

Sam Darnold, Jamison Crowder To Be Limited Friday

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (shoulder) and wide receiver Jamison Crowder (groin) will be limited in practice on Friday. Darnold is returning to practice after sitting out on Thursday. Head coach Adam Gase is optimistic that Darnold will play on Monday night against the Patriots, but it's hard to recommend anyone from this offense […]

2021 Fantasy Value First Looks: Shortstop

The baseball offseason may officially begin with the end of the World Series but the projections offseason began last Thursday night with the release of the first Steamer projections for 2021. Created and maintained by mathematics teacher Jared Cross and his former students, Steamer remains the industry standard for non-aggregated projection systems, as well as […]

Broncos Defense Has Tough Test Against Falcons Offense

The Denver Broncos Defense will head into their Week 9 matchup against the Falcons surprisingly ranked ninth in the league in overall defense. But they'll be facing an Atlanta offense that ranks third in the NFL, and slowing down running back Todd Gurley II and quarterback Matt Ryan will be a tough challenge. Denver will […]

Gardner Minshew II Officially Ruled Out For Week 9

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II (thumb) has officially been ruled out for Week 9 against the Texans. This was a foregone conclusion after it was announced that Minshew had suffered a fractured thumb in the Week 7 game. It's very possible that the 24-year-old second-year signal-caller will miss Week 10 as well. Sixth-round rookie […]

Brandon McManus Has Plenty Of Appeal In Week 9

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus has just 15 field-goal attempts (tied for 15th in the NFL) and ranks 16th in terms of fantasy points among kickers through eight weeks, but he's also made 93.3 percent of those attempts (just one miss). McManus has a strong leg, but the Broncos inconsistent offense has afforded him just […]

Darren Fells A Low-End Option For Week 9

Houston Texans tight end Darren Fells enjoyed two strong games in the absence of fellow tight end Jordan Akins (ankle, concussion) before putting up a dud in Week 7 before his team's bye. Akins is expected to return in Week 9 against the Jaguars, who have been very friendly to opposing tight ends. Akins held […]

Noah Fant Could Blow Up In Week 9

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant isn't on the Week 9 injury report against the Falcons and should be 100 percent healthy in an excellent matchup, as Atlanta's defense has allowed the most fantasy points to tight ends this year, including a league-high eight touchdowns to the position. There was some concern that rookie Albert […]