C.J. Uzomah Leaves Thursday's Game On A Cart

Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah (Achilles) has been declared out for the Thursday night game after leaving the contest on a cart with an Achilles injury. The only good news here is that Uzomah had four receptions on six targets for 42 yards and a touchdown before departing with what looks to be a […]

Amari Cooper Limited In Practice

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (foot) was limited in practice on Thursday, while left tackle Tyron Smith (neck) sat out. With La'el Collins and Cam Erving already on Injured Reserve, Smith's injury is one to watch heading into Week 2 against the Falcons. Cooper should be good to go this weekend as long as […]

Chiefs Want Clyde Edwards-Helaire To Improve At Goal Line

Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire ran for 138 yards in his first NFL game and leads the league in that department after just one week, but the young back needs to improve near the goal line. He gained minus-two yards on six carries in goal-to-go situations against the Texans. Running backs coach […]

Rams Looking To Give Robert Woods An Extension

On the heels of Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp's long-term contract extension, head coach Sean McVay said that the team wants to give wide receiver Robert Woods an extension next. "We want to get him extended, too. He's a huge part of what we're doing. So, that's something that, I think, is definitely […]

Michael Thomas Sits Out Again Thursday

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) missed practice for the second straight day and is unlikely to play in Week 2 against the Raiders on Monday night at this point while dealing with a high ankle sprain that he suffered in Week 1. It's a really tough blow for those that took the […]

Miles Sanders Looks Good To Go

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (hamstring) practiced in full for the second straight day on Thursday, making it likely that he'll make his season debut in Week 2 against the Rams. Sanders was inactive for the season-opening upset to the Washington Football Team, with backup Boston Scott and company unable to get much going […]

Giancarlo Stanton Has Four-Hit Game

New York Yankees outfielder and designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton went hitless in his first game back from a lengthy stint on the injured list on Sept. 15, but he bounced back in a big way on Thursday with a four-hit game, including a home run and a double. Stanton was one of six Yankees hitters […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel (9/19/20) - English Premier League Soccer

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We had a successful Matchday 1 here at RotoBaller for our EPL picks. The 2020-21 campaign continues for the 20 EPL teams this weekend! Games remain more spread out than they have been in the past, which leaves us with some smaller slates where games all kickoff at different times. Saturday's main […]

Masahiro Tanaka Has Longest Start Of The Season

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka held the Blue Jays to three runs over seven innings on Thursday, striking out five with zero walks. Thursday marked the first time all season that Tanaka lasted more than five innings in a start, and his pitch count topped 90 for his third consecutive game after he […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for September 18th

After it seemed all but assured that we’d receive the Lakers-Clippers payoff in the Western Conference Finals that many NBA fans had clamored for since the off-season, the Nuggets weren’t done with their ascension into the upper echelon of the West. With that, Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic have become household names, becoming their own […]

Nelson Cruz Remains A Nightly HR Threat To Close The Year

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz has made a habit of clobbering the ball during 2020. So despite his recent power slide (just one HR since Sept. 8), Cruz is a perpetual threat to amass a dinger or two. His 16.2 barrel rate and 47.9% Hard Hit percentage rank among the game’s elite, making him […]

Rafael Devers Begins To Heat Up Down The Stretch In 2020

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers socked a three-run home run Thursday versus Miami, an exclamation point on his return to elite status. After a dreadfully slow start to 2020, Devers has mauled the ball in September with a gaudy .397/.453/.759 slash line. It was just a year ago that Devers’ 359 total bases […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Sees MVP Candidacy Slide In September

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. has struggled mightily at the plate as of late, having gone just 2-for-25 over his last seven games. With only four extra-base hits in the month of September, he has slashed .184/.293/.347 and seen his MVP candidacy take a significant bump. Despite his lack of production as of […]

Cody Bellinger Remains In No. 6 Spot In Order Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger is once again batting sixth during Thursday’s contest against Colorado and left-hander Kyle Freeland, the sixth time in the last seven games that he has held that spot in the lineup. Bellinger is yet to hit a home run during the month of September, having slashed just .216/.293/.405 […]

Matt Shoemaker Extends Pitch Count In Sim Games

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Matt Shoemaker has ramped up his pitch count to 45 pitches during simulated games, increasing the probability that he could return to the club’s starting rotation during the postseason. Shoemaker compiled a 4.91 ERA across five starts before he hit the injured list due to inflammation in his right shoulder. […]

Jake Arrieta Shut Down, Spencer Howard Has A Chance

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher Jake Arrieta (hamstring) has been officially shut down for the remainder of the 2020 regular season, manager Joe Girardi confirmed Thursday. Additionally, rookie Spencer Howard (shoulder) could begin a throwing program soon, which would be the only path to him rejoining the rotation within the next 10 days. Arrieta finishes the […]

D.J. Chark Jr. A Risky Week 2 Option

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark Jr. caught a touchdown in Week 1, but also was targeted just three times, catching all of them for 25 yards. Against a good Titans Defense this week, Chark's got a lot of downside. His low volume of work last week could be an anomaly, but it could also […]

Sam Selman Locks Down First Career Save Thursday

San Francisco Giants left-handed pitcher Sam Selman logged the first save of his career against the Mariners on Thursday. Entering the day, Selman’s 153 ERA+ was tops on the Giants’ pitching staff, although it’s not clear if he’ll be seeing more save chances over the final week-plus. No healthy member of the San Francisco bullpen […]

James Robinson Has Flex Appeal In Week 2

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson had a strong NFL debut in Week 1, rushing for 62 yards on 16 carries and adding a 28-yard reception. He played 68 percent of Jacksonville's snaps. While this Week 2 game against the Titans isn't prime for Robinson to have a breakout performance, his projected role gives him […]

Dakota Hudson Exits Early Thursday With Elbow Tightness

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Dakota Hudson was removed from his start Thursday against the Pirates due to tightness in his pitching elbow. Hudson worked two scoreless innings prior to his departure, lowering his ERA to 2.77 in the process. Unfortunately, tightness in the pitching elbow is not a recipe for a quick return to […]

Gardner Minshew II Faces Tough Week 2 Matchup

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II had a stellar Week 1, completing 95 percent of his passes for 173 yards and three touchdowns. But a repeat performance seems unlikely in Week 2 as he faces a Tennessee Titans team whose defense should be up to the task to slow down the Minshew Mania. In Week […]

Randall Cobb A Risky Play In Week 2

Houston Texans wide receiver Randall Cobb is a risky option in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens. Cobb played 78 percent of Houston's snaps in Week 1 against the Chiefs, but was targeted just three times, catching two of them for 23 yards. It was a quiet first game for Cobb in his new uniform. […]

Will Fuller V Is Houston's Only Viable Fantasy Receiver

Through one week, there's only one wide receiver on the Houston Texans who should be started in the majority of fantasy leagues: Will Fuller V. And while he has an incredibly tough Week 2 matchup with a Ravens team that's going to have a good shot at holding the Texans under 200 passing yards, Fuller's […]

David Johnson Faces Tough Week 2 Matchup

Houston Texans running back David Johnson had a strong debut for his new team in Week 1, with 11 carries for 77 yards and a touchdown plus three catches for 32 yards. But while Johnson is set to have a major role in Week 2 with Duke Johnson Jr. (ankle) sidelined, he still has a […]

Auden Tate Inactive In Week 2

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Auden Tate is a healthy scratch for Thursday's Week 2 contest against the Browns. Tate played 15 snaps in Week 1 but wasn't targeted. His absence will open up more snaps as the fourth receiver for either Mike Thomas or Tee Higgins, but neither of those guys is really a fantasy […]

Jarvis Landry Active In Week 2

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (hip) is officially active for Thursday's Week 2 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. Rookie wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones is inactive. Landry's been dealing with this hip issue all year after offseason surgery, but it didn't keep him off the field in Week 1, so it's no surprise that even […]

Kolten Wong Returns To Lineup Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong (side) was back among the starting nine for Thursday’s contest against Pittsburgh. Instead of his usual spot atop the order, Wong will bat ninth for the first time this season, putting a dent into his DFS intrigue. Through his first 40 games, Wong has compiled a .666 OPS, […]

Corey Davis A Limited Participant In Thursday's Practice

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports. Davis was withheld from Wednesday's session, the Titans' first practice since he led the team with seven receptions for 101 yards in Monday's 16-14 win over the Broncos. If Davis is able to advance to full […]

Deshaun Watson May Struggle Against Ravens

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson faces a tough Week 2 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Watson -- who had one of his worst games of 2019 against this team, when he had just 169 passing yards -- is still a must-start option in season-long formats because of his tremendous upside, but he has a pretty […]

Steven Matz Rejoins Rotation, Will Start Friday

New York Mets left-handed pitcher Steven Matz has been tabbed as the club’s starter Friday against Atlanta. Matz has battled both injuries and demotion throughout 2020, having posted an 8.63 ERA across six appearances (five starts). While Matz is a risky play in both DFS and season-long formats, his lone quality start this season came […]