Matt Chapman Remains Out Of The Lineup Thursday

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (hip) will miss his fifth straight game on Thursday while he continues to deal with hip tendonitis. Chad Pinder is getting the start at third base and is hitting eight on Thursday. Athletics manager Bob Melvin has been insistent that Chapman won't require a stint on the injured list […]

Can James Robinson Be the Next Phillip Lindsay?

When Leonard Fournette was cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars, there was a lot of speculation about whether Ryquell Armstead, the second-year back from Temple, would be elevated to the starting position on a run-heavy offense. However, Armstead is still battling with COVID-19 and is not ready for game action, so the Jaguars' first depth chart […]

Mookie Betts Tearing It Up In September

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts has had a fantastic first season with the club. He's currently slashing .307/.380/.613 with 14 home runs, 33 RBI and 33 runs. He's been on fire to start the month of September, with hits in all seven games he's played so far, including three home runs. He ranks amongst […]

David Montgomery Has A Chance To Play In Week 1

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (groin) told NFL Network's Stacey Dales that he's one step closer to feeling healthy after not doing much in practice on Wednesday to "be safe." Montgomery thought that he initially tore something when he suffered the injury on Aug. 26. He was listed as limited on the injury report […]

Tre'Quan Smith Should Be Avoided In Week 1

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith should not be in fantasy lineups in Week 1. Smith could be a sneaky sleeper down the line, but it's too early to take a plunge and insert him into lineups, despite the matchup against an inconsistent Bucs secondary. The 24-year-old battled injuries last year and when he […]

Marlon Mack Looks To Build On 2019 Performance

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack had a solid 2019 campaign, eclipsing 1,000 yards on the ground and picking up eight touchdowns. He enters this season as the No. 1 running back on the depth chart, but we can expect him to share time with rookie running back Jonathan Taylor. Mack saw success against Jacksonville last […]

Chargers Defense In Play In Week 1

The Los Angeles Chargers Defense is in play as a starting fantasy unit in Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals. While the Chargers D lost a key contributor in safety Derwin James (knee) for the season, they still have a dominant pass rush led by Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram. Rookie linebacker Kenneth Murray could […]

Giants DFA Third Baseman Pablo Sandoval

The San Francisco Giants have designated third baseman Pablo Sandoval for assignment. The move comes a day after the team signed Justin Smoak to a minor league deal. The 33-year-old Sandoval has slashed .220/.278/.268 with just one home run in 33 games this year. We'll see if anyone makes a move for the former World Series […]

Tyler Stephenson Making First Career Start On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is making his first MLB start on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs. He is batting seventh in the game. Stephenson made his MLB debut back in a July 28th game against the Cubs. He entered the game in the seventh inning and went on to go 2-for-2 with a home […]

Texans Optimistic That Brandin Cooks Will Play

There is a lot of optimism that Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (quadriceps) will make his debut with the team on Thursday Night Football in Week 1 against the Chiefs, but it remains to be seen how effective he'll be if he's active. For a receiver that relies mostly on his speed to be […]

Chris Herndon Trending In Right Direction

New York Jets tight end Chris Herndon could surprise some people going into the 2020 season. The Jets don't have many reliable options, so Herndon should get plenty of chances, assuming he can stay on the field. Sadly, his first matchup is against the Buffalo Bills in Week 1. The Bills allowed the second fewest […]

Emmanuel Sanders Risky Despite Good Matchup

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders gets a good matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, though he comes with some risk. Sanders is now 33, playing in a new offense with a new quarterback after an offseason with no preseason games. It helps that he enjoyed a strong training camp this year and that […]

Denzel Mims Expected To Suit Up Week 1

New York Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims (hamstring) was able to fully practice on Wednesday. He should be able to suit up for Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. However, Mims is currently listed as the No. 4 option on the depth chart. He's expected to pass Chris Hogan at some point, but […]

Tyrod Taylor On Week 1 Injury Report

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor (calf) is on the team's Week 1 injury report, but he got in a full practice on Wednesday and should be fine for the season opener at the Bengals on Sunday. The Chargers officially named Taylor the starter to open the season last week, while first-round rookie Justin Herbert […]

Jamison Crowder A Low-End WR2 During Week 1

New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder is probably going to be the team's best receiving option this season. He's currently listed as the No. 2 option, but will probably carry the most value. Sadly, he'll begin the season versus the Buffalo Bills in Week 1. A team that defends against the passing game very […]

Expect A Strong Finish For Christian Yelich

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich got off to a slow start to the 2020 season, going just 1-for-27 in July. He slugged seven home runs in August, but still hit an uninspiring .244 over the month. However, his year-long peripheral stats are still extremely promising. He has a 50.5% hard-hit rate on the year, which […]

Breshad Perriman Should Play Sunday

New York Jets wide receiver Breshad Perriman (knee) was able to fully practice on Wednesday. It seems like he'll be good to play during their Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Perriman is listed as the Jets No. 1 receiver, but his fantasy value isn't that great. The Bills defend well versus the passing […]

Philip Rivers Looks To Rebound In Indianapolis

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers had a tough 2019 season in Los Angeles, going 5-11 and finishing with the second-worst quarterback rating of his career. He will get a fresh start in Indianapolis, where he inherits one of the best offensive lines in football. Rivers' lack of mobility at his age makes protection even more […]

Von Miller To Have Surgery On Ankle

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (ankle) visited with Dr. Robert Anderson on Thursday and will have surgery to fix his dislocated tendon, according to a source. Miller will be out for at least three months and is unlikely to play in 2020. It's a huge blow to Denver's defense, as Miller and Bradley Chubb were […]

Frank Gore Should Be Avoided Versus Bills

New York Jets running back Frank Gore is always fun to watch play, but might not carry much fantasy value this season. Le'Veon Bell is expected to be the workhorse running back in New York. While Gore is expected to see playing time with the Jets. It probably won't be enough carries to make him […]

Le'Veon Bell Looking For Bounce-Back Season

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell struggled to get much going last season, but it wasn't all his fault. The Jets had a horrendous offensive line, so most running backs would likely to have value. The good news is, the Jets addressed their offensive line issues over the offseason. Bell is expected to bounce […]

Brad Miller Sitting In Game 1 On Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Brad Miller is not in the lineup for Game 1 of the team's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. The Tigers have left-hander Tarik Skubal on the mound, and the Cardinals have been hesitant to throw the left-handed Miller out against lefties so far this year. He only has […]

Thursday Night Football Prop Picks for Monkey Knife Fight: Chiefs vs Texans

The NFL season is officially back. After not having football since the Super Bowl back in February, this is exactly what we need right now. What makes football more exciting than it already is? Putting money on it, and Monkey Knife Fight is the way to do it.  Our friends at Monkey Knife Fight offer some of […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 9/10/20 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 9/10/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 6-game slate on tonight that starts earlier than normal - at 6:40 - so it's something to keep an eye on. […]

Joshua Kelley Could Have Big Role In First Season

Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Joshua Kelley flashed his potential in training camp this year and could have a big role behind Austin Ekeler in his first year in the NFL. Head coach Anthony Lynn has been impressed with Kelley, especially his versatility as a pass-catcher. Even Ekeler thinks the UCLA product will be […]

2 Point Conversion Pod - NFL DFS Week 1 Main Slate Preview

Welcome back to another edition, another season of the 2 Point Conversion NFL DFS POD. In this episode, Bubba (@bdentrek) will be joined by Matt Davis (@_Mattywood_) to preview the Week 1 main slate to get your DFS lineups ready. Be sure to subscribe to the 2 Point Conversion NFL DFS POD, part of RotoBaller Radio's […]

Sam Darnold Likely To Struggle In Week 1

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold is looking for a bounce-back season with an improved offensive line in 2020. The bad news is that Darnold's first test will be against the Buffalo Bills in Week 1, a team that gave up the third-fewest amount of fantasy points to quarterbacks last season. The Jets don't exactly […]

Sophomore Slump: Second-Year Players That Will Decline

For some NFL players, the rookie year is for adjustment and getting acclimated to the NFL system. Many rookies thus don’t perform that well in fantasy because their roles are still being carved or they are simply too small. Nevertheless, there are some rookies who outperform their expectations by having a huge role in their […]

Zach Ertz Frustrated By Contract Talks

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz, who recently broke off contract extension talks with the team, said that "it's been frustrating at times." Ertz said he wants to remain in Philadelphia, but "I don't know for sure if that feeling is mutual." The 29-year-old tight end wants a contract sooner than later, but the Eagles […]