Tahj Brooks Handles the Bulk of the Carries on Thursday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Tahj Brooks ran for 26 yards off 10 attempts in Thursday's preseason loss to the Eagles. He added one catch (two targets) for three yards. Chase Brown began the contest with the rest of the starters. While Brooks handled the bulk of the touches, he only averaged 2.6 yards per carry. […]

Keaton Mitchell Finds the End Zone Against Colts

Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell posted the most efficient game out of the backfield in the 24-16 win over the Indianapolis Colts. The third-year back finished with nine carries for 68 yards (7.6 yards per carry) and one touchdown. During his 22-yard score in the first quarter, Mitchell showed great patience and bursts of […]

Noah Gray Looks Like "High-End" Starting TE in Camp

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Noah Gray has looked very strong in training camp and is receiving strong buzz from reports. Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated noted that the tight end looks like a "high-end" starter. Throughout his four-year career in Kansas City, Gray has typically taken the backseat to future Hall of Famer Travis […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Part 13

Last week, I took a break from this piece as I spent some time analyzing some of the bigger MLB trades that took place at the deadline and their fantasy impact. At this point in the year, I've broken down a large chunk of the relevant starting pitchers in baseball, and I was struggling with […]

Chiefs Expect Rashee Rice to be Suspended 4-6 Games

According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, the Kansas City Chiefs are expecting top wide receiver Rashee Rice to be suspended "in the neighborhood of four to six games." While no suspension has been made official, due to past cases, Rice will likely be suspended for at least a portion of the regular season. Earlier […]

Fantasy Baseball League Winners: Unlikely Aces Worth A Roster Spot? (Week 19)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly unlikely aces piece. Every week of the fantasy season, we identify whether emerging pitchers are for real or not. We will dive into their recent numbers and determine if these emerging pitchers are worth a roster spot.  In this article, we will look at whether Michael Wacha, Jack Leiter, Lucas […]

2025 Fantasy Football Rookie WR Rankings (August Updates): Tetairoa McMillan, Travis Hunter, Emeka Egbuka, Jayden Higgins, Luther Burden, Jack Bech

Real NFL action is almost here, and fantasy football drafts of all shapes and sizes are heating up. We're here to help with our 2025 fantasy football rookie wide receiver rankings. Below, check out where key first-year WRs like Tetairoa McMillan, Travis Hunter, Emeka Egbuka, Jayden Higgins, Luther Burden, and Jack Bech stand. These rookie […]

Top 5 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers: Double-A Dynasty League Gems to Stash Now (2025)

Fantasy baseball seasons can be a grind, always dealing with injuries and prolonged slumps, combing the waiver wire for players to plug holes in your lineup for that season. Dynasty leagues, however, add another layer of complexity (and fun!) to it, where prospects who finally crack the majors can be those hole-pluggers. Many times, we […]

Tanner Hudson Scores Twice on Thursday Night

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tanner Hudson played well in Thursday's preseason loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The 30-year-old caught six of eight targets for 62 yards. He also scored twice, finding the end zone off a 12-yard pass from Joe Burrow on the opening drive before capping off his night with another touchdown in the […]

LaJohntay Wester Electric In Preseason Debut

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver LaJohntay Wester put together a fantastic debut in the team's first preseason game after being drafted in the sixth round out of Colorado. The speedster scored his first touchdown near the end of the first quarter when he returned a punt to the house for 87 yards. He flashed his elusiveness […]

Logan Henderson Slated to Start on Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Logan Henderson is slated to make at least one more start in the rotation. Henderson recently threw a no-decision during his outing against the Washington Nationals last Sunday. He went 4.1 innings, allowing one earned run on three hits while striking out four batters. The Brewers will give Henderson another start […]

Shane Smith Registers Eight Strikeouts

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Shane Smith had his swing-and-miss stuff working for him during Thursday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The right-hander gave up a two-run blast to Randy Arozarena, but was solid outside of that. He tossed five innings, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out a career-high eight batters in […]

Logan Gilbert Pitches Well in No-Decision

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert put together a solid performance on the mound during Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The right-hander gave up a solo home run to Michael A. Taylor, but was sharp outside of that. Gilbert tossed five innings, allowing one run on five hits, while striking out six in […]

Ashton Dulin Leads Colts in Receiving in Preseason Opener

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin caught three of his seven targets for 54 yards in a 24-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in preseason action on Thursday. Dulin started alongside Adonai Mitchell and led the Colts in targets and receiving yards in the contest. The veteran wideout did most of his damage on a […]

Brandon Young Sticking in Rotation

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Brandon Young will get at least one more turn in the starting rotation. According to Jake Rill, Young is slated to take the ball versus the Athletics on Saturday. The O's don't have many healthy arms right now with Zach Eflin (back), Kyle Bradish (elbow), and Tyler Wells (elbow) all sidelined. […]

Tyler Warren Catches Three Passes in Preseason Debut

Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren caught all three of his targets for 40 yards in a 24-16 preseason loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday. Warren got off to a hot start in the game, catching all three of his passes in the first quarter, including a 23-yard reception down the middle of the […]

Nick Martinez Moving Back into Rotation

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Martinez is slated to take the mound for Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Martinez shifted to the bullpen after the team acquired Zack Littell at the trade deadline. However, Martinez will return to the rotation with Nick Lodolo (finger) being placed on the injured list. Most recently, Martinez tossed […]

Adonai Mitchell Goes for 37 Yards in Preseason Opener

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Adonai Mitchell caught two of his six targets for 37 yards in a 24-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in the first week of preseason action. Mitchell finished tied for second on the team in targets and third in receiving yards while playing throughout the first half of the game. The […]

DJ Giddens Runs for 17 Yards in Pro Debut

Indianapolis Colts running back DJ Giddens carried the ball six times for 17 yards and failed to corral his lone target in a 24-16 preseason loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday. Giddens and Tyler Goodson split the work throughout the first half of the game before ultimately giving way to Khalil Herbert at the […]

Several Teams Keeping Tabs on Mason McTavish

Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish remains a restricted free agent deep into the offseason and has generated plenty of interest among rival teams. Sources have told James Murphy of RG that the Carolina Hurricanes, Montreal Canadiens, and Detroit Red Wings have interest in McTavish, who was Anaheim's second-highest scorer last season with 52 points (22 […]

Daniel Jones Throws for 144 Yards in Preseason Game Vs. Ravens

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones completed 10 of his 21 passes for 144 yards in a 24-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in his team's first preseason game of the year. Jones was pressed into action earlier than expected after Anthony Richardson Sr. was forced from the game with a dislocated pinky following the Colts' […]

Jacardia Wright has Strong Preseason Opener

Seattle Seahawks running back Jacardia Wright found the end zone in his first preseason game and finished with seven carries for 34 yards, while working in the second half with fellow rookie Jalen Milroe at quarterback. Additionally, Wright had a 45-yard run called back to a Brady Russell holding penalty. Wright is an undrafted rookie […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/8/25)

It was a nice day off yesterday for MLB DFS, as we all caught our breath with the simple four-game slate. Tonight, baseball returns with a bear of a 14-game slate, and it should be a fun one. Cash players will be value hunting, as the first task will be building around Tarik Skubal. We'll […]

Damien Martinez Quiet in Preseason Debut

Seattle Seahawks running back Damien Martinez made his preseason debut on Thursday against the Raiders, but he worked well behind George Holani, who seems to have the early lead in the competition for the third running back spot in Seattle. Martinez ran for just 10 yards on his six carries and caught both his targets […]

Kyle Clifford Hangs Up Skates

Left wing Kyle Clifford has announced the end of his playing career. He will continue to work in hockey, taking on a player development role with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Clifford made his final two NHL appearances with the Maple Leafs in 2022-23. He spent the last couple of campaigns in the AHL with the […]

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? George Pickens, Davante Adams, Courtland Sutton

Navigating the middle round of your draft can play a significant role in you winning your league. This season, ample high-upside wide receivers are going in this range, but it is crucial to analyze each player closely, as some carry higher upside than others. In this piece, we will look at two wide receivers who […]

George Holani Totals 81 Yards in Seahawks Tie

Seattle Seahawks running back George Holani finished Thursday's preseason opener with a team-high 61 rushing yards on seven carries and added 20 more yards on a catch out of the backfield. He had a 24-yard rushing touchdown for the Seahawks' first score of the night, and his longest play of the game. Holani was an […]

Elias Pettersson Out for "Revenge" in 2025-26

Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson is fired up to produce a bounce-back campaign in 2025-26. "I know what I'm capable of," Pettersson said this week. "Actually, I haven't thought about it, but for myself it's revenge. I'm not happy with last season." After being a point-per-game player in back-to-back years, Pettersson recorded only 45 points […]

Jalen Milroe Makes His Preseason Debut

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe got his first taste of NFL action on Thursday night as the Seahawks opened their preseason against the Raiders. Milroe came on in the second half after Drew Lock got the start. The rookie third-round pick from Alabama completed six of his 10 pass attempts for 61 yards and added […]