Saints Sign Anthony Chickillo; Noah Spence To IR

The New Orleans Saints officially signed defensive end Anthony Chickillo on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, the team placed pass-rusher Noah Spence (knee) on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list because he tore his ACL preparing for training camp this summer. Chickillo, a former sixth-round pick of the Steelers in 2015, had just 19 tackles (nine solo) […]

Jay Gruden Excited About Using D.J. Chark Jr.

Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Jay Gruden said he can do more with wide receiver D.J. Chark Jr.'s size, speed and ability to get out of breaks in his routes. Gruden will move Chark around some in the slot and called the third-year receiver an excellent physical specimen. Chark is making an impression on his new […]

NASCAR Truck Series: DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Charlotte North Carolina Education Lottery 200 (5/26/20)

The NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series is back! The Truck Series schedule is always light at the beginning of the season; factor in the COVID-19 shutdown, and Tuesday's race is the first time we'll see the series since February 21st. It'll only be the third race of the entire season: we had Grant […]

Jalen Ramsey Says He Won't Hold Out

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey is entering the last year of his contract, and he told reporters on a video call that he does not intend to hold out. Ramsey was clear that he fully intends on reporting to training camp on time, but he also reiterated that the Rams know his contract demands. […]

Blake Jarwin Ready To Fill Jason Witten's Shoes

Dallas Cowboys tight end Blake Jarwin will finally get his chance to be the unquestioned TE1 in Dallas this season. With Jason Witten off to Las Vegas to play with the Raiders, Jarwin is at the top of the Cowboys tight end depth chart. Not only did the Cowboys show their confidence in Jarwin by […]

Open Competition For No. 4/5 Receiver Jobs In New England

The New England Patriots competition for the fourth and fifth receiver spots this summer is wide open, in the opinion of The Athletic's Jeff Howe. Assuming full health, Julian Edelman, Mohamed Sanu and N'Keal Harry should be the three starters in the first season without Tom Brady, but things are open to competition from there […]

Parris Campbell To Play More In The Slot

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that wide receiver Parris Campbell will play more in the slot this season with the team wanting to move him around. "I’m super pumped about Parris and his upside," Reich said. Campbell battle a handful of injuries in his rookie season, and he wound up playing in only […]

Dolphins Not Afraid Of Starting Tua Tagovailoa In 2020

The Miami Dolphins aren't opposed to playing quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, the No. 5 overall pick in this year's draft, in his rookie season. Veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick is expected to start the season under center, especially given how well he played last year, but Fitzpatrick as the team's starter could just be temporary in 2020. Fitzpatrick […]

Daniel Mengden Expects To Be Ready When Baseball Resumes

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Daniel Mengden (elbow) said he expects to be ready for the start of the season whenever MLB is ready to resume play. Mengden had two surgeries on his digestive system this offseason and arthroscopic surgery on his pitching elbow in February. The right-hander would've missed the first few months of the season […]

Bundesliga Soccer - DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, Matchday 28 (5/26/20)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The first round of midweek Bundesliga games is this week starting with a 3-game slate on Tuesday afternoon. All eyes will be on Der Klassiker (Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund), but that game will not be on the main slate as it kicks off two hours before the afternoon games. If you're […]

ADP Champ or Chump Spotlight: Bo Bichette

It's easy to joke that the 2020 Toronto Blue Jays will have the last names of a 1990's All-Star team, but the kids have a realistic shot at surpassing their fathers. This author isn't as high on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as most, but Cavan Biggio looks like an advanced hitter with the potential to blend […]

Kyler Murray Tabbed As Breakout Candidate

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was recently touted by ESPN NFL analyst Marcus Spears as a breakout candidate in 2020, a sentiment that was echoed by former signal-caller Tim Hasselbeck. The sophomore finished the 2019 campaign with 3,722 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, while also earning the offensive rookie of the year award. With […]

Forget-Me-Nots: Undervalued NFL Sophomores

We are closing in on the end of May. The weather is warming up, the NFL draft has come and gone, and fantasy players are beginning to look forward to the 2020 football season. The time between the 2020 NFL draft and summer rookie dynasty drafts or redraft leagues usually causes flare-ups of “rookie fever.” […]

A.J. Dillon - Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight

The Packers defied expectations (and logic) by selecting players other than wide receivers in this past NFL Draft. This includes a running back in the second round, A.J. Dillon out of Boston College. There were plenty of backs taken in the draft who are expected to take on a large role out of the gate. Dillon […]

Running Backs to Prioritize in PPR Leagues

For fantasy football GMs, draft season is gearing up. Preparing for what is waiting for us in our virtual war-rooms is a key part of the process, and the first thing to know is the language our leagues will speak to us in. The first step is to know if you're going to battle your foes […]

Forget Zero RB, Grab Two RBs ASAP

Remember a few years ago when Zero RB was a big thing? For those of you who are not sure what that is, it is a fantasy football strategy where you wait to take an running back and load up on wide receivers and other position players early on. That strategy was fun and may […]

Eliminating Park Factors: Which Hitters Will Benefit Most

As Major League Baseball seeks a way to open the season in early July, one proposal has teams starting or playing the entire season in warm-weather locations (Arizona and Florida) or hub cities. That leaves fantasy managers to re-evaluate hitters whose parks impact their performance and value. For hitters, it’s primarily a matter of considering […]

How to Build a Best-Ball Slim Team on FFPC - Fantasy Bomb Pod

Pierre Camus and Chris Mangano conduct a Best Ball Slim draft on FFPC on air and discuss their thought processes through each round. Things take an odd turn when some teams load up on QB and TE, forcing them each to shift strategies. You won't believe some of the final rosters in this league... Like and […]

Nick Chubb Named One Of Top Players Under 25

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb was recently named as one of the top players under 25, a list composed and published by CBSSports. Despite the Browns' inefficient play, Chubb was solid during the 2019 campaign and finished with 1,494 rushing yards on 298 attempts while adding eight touchdowns. Though the return of Kareem Hunt […]

George Kittle Expected To Receive Contract Extension

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is expected to receive an offer from the team that could keep him in the Bay Area for the foreseeable future. NBC Sports recently reported that the former fifth-round pick could make anywhere between $12.5 to $15 million per season, ultimately making him the highest-paid tight end in […]

D'Andre Swift Listed As Top Rookie Candidate

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift was recently named by USA Today as one of the league's top instant-impact rookies. The 21-year-old, who was drafted 35th overall this year, is slated to fight for carries with the oft-injured Kerryon Johnson this upcoming season. While Swift may not make an immediate impact, he could eventually find […]

Jonathan Taylor Could See Even More Touches In 2020

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor could be involved in the team's offensive plan from the get-go this season. According to head coach Frank Reich and offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni, they both reiterated that the rookie, along with Marlon Mack, will form an impactful one-two punch during the 2020 campaign. Mack has missed numerous games […]

Alvin Kamara Focusing On Workouts

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has been working out with Dr. Sharif Tabbah of Athletix Rehab & Recovery, located in the Miami, Florida, area. The 24-year-old, who has yet to sign an extension of his rookie contract, was relegated to playing just 14 games in 2019 as a result of a leg injury, […]

Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS Picks (5/26/20) - DraftKings, Daily Fantasy

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of my Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS picks. I have to admit, I am having a ton of fun playing and covering eSports DFS at RotoBaller! As always, I will do my best to give you the stats and info you need to build the best lineups possible for […]

KBO DFS Lineup Picks for 5/26/20 - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello everybody and Happy Memorial Day! I'd like to take a moment to remember all those that lost their lives serving our country, and their families. Thank you for all that you do. If you haven't been following me on Twitter @efhatch1990dfs, then you should start! I have been covering KBO since day one, and […]

Knicks Showing Interest In Moving Dennis Smith Jr.

New York Knicks guard Dennis Smith Jr. could be used as a trade piece over the offseason, according to Marc Berman. The final year of his deal is worth $5.7 million, so it appears the Knicks would love to trade him before his deal expires. The organization has also been linked to wanting to move […]

Ante Zizic Could Walk Away From NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers center Ante Zizic is reportedly emerging as a candidate for Maccabi Tel Aviv if he decides to leave the NBA this offseason. The Cavs declined his $3.8 million option for the 2020-2021 season. However, it was reported that the organization would like to bring him back this offseason. It likely depends on whether […]

Jon Leuer Decides To Retire From Basketball

NBA forward Jon Leuer has decided to retire from the NBA, according to his Instagram account. “I love the game of basketball. I still want to play, but I know deep down it’s not the right decision for my health anymore,” Leuer said. The eight-year veteran played with five different organizations throughout his NBA career. […]

Joe Burrow Hoping To Achieve Rare Feat

The Cincinnati Bengals are hoping they selected a franchise building block when they used the No. 1 overall pick on LSU quarterback Joe Burrow in the NFL draft last month. While Burrow has plenty of potential and is likely to start the majority of the team's 16 games in 2020, instant success may be hard […]

NASCAR Xfinity Series: DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Charlotte Alsco 300 (5/25/20)

The rain delayed it for a few days, but the NASCAR Xfinity Series finally returned to action, and wow, it was a fun race, featuring a wild last lap battle between Chase Briscoe and Kyle Busch that saw Briscoe pull off the victory, his second of the season. Briscoe holds a 19-point lead over Harrison […]