Alec Pierce Won't Practice On Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (concussion) will not take part in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Pierce suffered a concussion early in the Week 15 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday and is in the league's concussion protocol. His status is firmly up in the air for a divisional tilt […]

Breece Hall, Braelon Allen Not Practicing On Wednesday

New York Jets running backs Breece Hall (knee) and rookie Braelon Allen (back) are both sitting out of Wednesday's walkthrough practice and are being evaluated. The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt reports that Hall is further along with his injury than Allen, according to interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich, which means Hall is more likely to play […]

Joey Meneses Hitting Well In Mexican Winter League

New York Mets first baseman/designated hitter Joey Meneses is doing his best Pete Alonso impression down in the Mexican Pacific Winter League, now with 10 home runs and 52 RBI in 50 games played (187 at-bats), along with 12 doubles and a strong .316 batting average. Not that the competition is the same as playing […]

Is T.J. Watt Out For the Season? Week 16 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end T.J. Watt (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles. He went to the medical tent and eventually had to exit the game due to his injury. The loss of Watt for the season would be a devastating blow to the Pittsburgh Steelers defense, and very impactful […]

Is Geno Smith Out For the Season? Week 16 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (knee) suffered a knee injury against the Green Bay Packers in Week 15. It was serious enough that he exited the contest and was not able to return. Backup QB Sam Howell finished out the game, and delivered a very poor performance in relief.  Whether Smith is able to play […]

Jose Abreu Up To Five Home Runs In Puerto Rican Winter League

Free agent first baseman Jose Abreu took a break from baseball last July after he was released by the Astros and no team picked him up. The 37-year-old, who will turn 38 in January, was hopeful to return to MLB in 2025. Now, the veteran is playing in the Puerto Rican Winter League and, while […]

Is Jaylen Waddle Out For the Season? Week 16 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (knee) is dealing with a knee issue after a defender fell on his lower leg during a tackle in Week 15. He was pulled from the game and wasn't able to return after taking just 38% of the team's offensive snaps and failing to catch both of his targets. […]

Michael Penix Jr. (QB, ATL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: We're going to take a hard stance on this situation. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins was benched for rookie QB Michael Penix Jr., and we're recommending that you add him in all leagues. There are a few reasons for this, but first, let's […]

Brewers Release Jon Duplantier, Heading To Japan

The Milwaukee Brewers have released pitcher Jon Duplantier so that "he can pursue an opportunity with the Hanshin Tigers in Japan." Duplantier had signed on with the Brewers in November on a minor league deal that included a spring training invite, but the 30-year-old will try his hand at NPB instead. The former third-round draft […]

Are David Montgomery, Sincere McCormick, Nick Chubb Hurt? Fantasy Football Injury Updates (Week 16)

Fantasy footballers everywhere are battling it out in the playoffs in their leagues this week, so they better know which of their running backs are healthy and which ones are hurt ahead of Week 16. A couple of notable names in backfields were injured in Week 15, so you might need to scour your league’s […]

NHL DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (12/18/24) - Today's Top Value Picks

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Sean Goodwin, also known as "Goody." In this article, I will share with you some plays and matchups that may not be on the public radar. I will provide you with the best tools to succeed and the information you need to create the optimal lineups for your GPP and […]

Malcolm Brogdon Rejoins Practice

Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) was back in practice on Tuesday. He's missed four games with a left hamstring strain but appears to be on track to return to action soon. The oft-injured guard has appeared in only nine games this season, averaging 13.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 23.8 minutes. Brogdon […]

Kyle Kuzma Ramping Up

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (ribs) wasn't available for Tuesday's practice but is ramping up in his recovery. Kuzma suffered a rib cartilage sprain on Nov. 27 in a game against the Clippers. He's been out for the subsequent seven contests. It looks like Kuzma still needs more time to recover, but his return shouldn't […]

Moses Moody Doubtful For Thursday's Action

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Moses Moody (knee) will likely remain unavailable on Thursday against Memphis. After Moody missed Tuesday's practice, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said he would be listed as doubtful for the game. An issue with his left knee has kept Moody sidelined for a couple of contests already. The 22-year-old has posted […]

Christian Wood Cleared For On-Court Workouts

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Christian Wood (knee) has been cleared to resume on-court workouts. The veteran big man is working his way back from left knee surgery, which he had in early September. He appears to be making steady progress, but it remains unclear when Wood will be able to make his season debut. Wood's […]

Video: Week 16 Must-Start Wide Receivers - 2024 Fantasy Football Playoff Streamers, Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Analysis

We're in the thick of the fantasy football playoffs, meaning each decision is crucial in the quest for a title for fantasy managers. Let us help with those "championship choices" by checking out our favorite 2024 fantasy football must-start wide receivers for Week 16! RotoBaller's Matt Donnelly discusses his top "Must Start" WRs that will […]

Tight End Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for NFL Week 16

The only 49er worth a lick last Thursday was George Kittle, who produced 61 receiving yards on his four receptions. I get it, the weather sucked, time to get over it. Kittle sits first in fantasy ...

Matisse Thybulle Limited To Standstill Shooting

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Matisse Thybulle (ankle) is limited to standstill shooting in practice, head coach Chauncey Billups revealed on Tuesday. An ankle injury has kept the 27-year-old off the court for the entire campaign so far, and Thybulle's return doesn't appear to be imminent. Last season, Thybulle averaged 5.4 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.7 […]

Deandre Ayton Back At Practice

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (illness) was able to practice on Tuesday, signaling he could be ready to return to the lineup on Thursday versus Denver. An illness has kept Ayton out for two games. Donovan Clingan and Jabari Walker have filled in for Ayton in the starting unit. The Portland big man has […]

NFL Wide Receiver Power Rankings: Top 12 WRs for Week 16

It’s time to give Seattle’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba his flowers. Hamstrung by a vanilla Shane Waldron offense in 2023, JSN was asked to do little as a rookie and unfairly derided as a poten...

Linus Ullmark Remains On Winning Path With A Shutout

Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark won a sixth consecutive start with a 30-save shutout on Tuesday against Seattle, backstopping his team to a 3-0 victory. This marks his second shutout in three games, and Ullmark boasts an eight-game point streak. It's the longest run without a regulation defeat by a Senators netminder since Andrew Hammond […]

Jake Guentzel Pushes Goal Streak To Seven Games

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Jake Guentzel had another successful night on Tuesday against Columbus, scoring in a seventh straight game and picking up an assist in a 5-3 win. Guentzel's even-strength tally gave Tampa Bay a 3-0 lead in the second period. His seven-game goal-scoring streak is the longest by any player in the […]

Juuse Saros Piles More Misery On Rangers With Shutout Performance

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros registered a 25-save shutout against the New York Rangers in Tuesday's 2-0 win. With Saros sharp throughout the night, the Rangers suffered their 11th defeat in 14 games. Saros and the Predators have also had a rocky ride in 2024-25, and the Finnish netminder hadn't won any of his previous […]

Pyotr Kochetkov Stops Islanders From Scoring

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov bagged his first shutout of the season in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Islanders. After losing four of his previous six starts, Kochetkov was back in form on Tuesday, stopping the opposition from scoring with 32 saves. With the impressive win, Kochetkov improved his record to 13-5-0. He has a […]

Running Back Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for NFL Week 16

Conner keeps pumping out the production down the stretch. He’s now put together back-to-back weeks with more than 22 fantasy points, including a 30.8-point performance against the Patriots l...

Gabriel Vilardi Delivers Three Assists In Tuesday's Win

Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi racked up three assists as the team defeated San Jose 4-3 on Tuesday. Two helpers came on the power play for Vilardi, who recorded his third multi-point outing in four games. The 25-year-old continues to cash in next to Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor on the first line. With him […]

Patrik Laine Nets 11th Career Hat Trick

Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine produced his 11th career hat trick in Tuesday's 6-1 win over Buffalo, netting all his goals on the power play. Laine's first goal of the night ended up as the game-winning marker. He's been impressive with his work in front of goal since making his season debut at the start […]

10 Worst QB Performances From NFL Week 15: Levis Is Up To His Old Tricks

There was no Mahomes magic in Week 15. Mahomes started hot with two first half touchdowns. However, he quickly cooled off and only completed 50% of his passes. To make matters worse, Mahomes left ...

Power Ranking The Top-10 Potential College Football Playoff National Championship Matchups

Rematches can be fun because you get a chance to see if the losing team has figured out a way to adjust. There are a few potential rematches that could happen in the title game, including Tennesse...