AJ Barner Stepping Up in Seattle

Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner had a career day on Sunday, and he continues to step up as a meaningful part of Sam Darnold's offense. The second-year tight end from Michigan hauled in a career-high seven catches for 53 yards and found the end zone twice in his team's narrow loss to the Bucs. […]

Jacory Croskey-Merritt Taking Over the Commanders' Timeshare

Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt stepped up in Week 5 against the Chargers, taking 14 carries for 111 rushing yards and two touchdowns. The other running backs were less involved, with Chris Rodriguez Jr. only getting five carries for seven yards and Jeremy McNichols only one carry for six yards. Croskey-Merritt played a season-high […]

Ryan Flournoy Steps into Huge Role vs. the Jets

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy had the best game of his career on Sunday against New York, and he could stay involved in his team's high-volume passing attack in the coming weeks. CeeDee Lamb (ankle) and KaVontae Turpin (ankle) were out in Week 5, and if they miss week as well, Flournoy could be […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - RotoBaller Staff Fantasy Football Roundtable

Five weeks into the 2025 NFL season, there are tons of injuries to navigate, and bye weeks are making lineup calls even trickier. We must find potential startable options on the waiver wire, and some of the best waiver options have already been picked up as we continue to move into the second month of […]

NHL Power Rankings: Every Team From Worst to First

The 2025 NHL Season will begin on Tuesday, when the Florida Panthers host the Chicago Blackhawks. Later in the evening, we will see Mike Sullivan and the Rangers face the Pittsburgh Penguins, and ...

Should I Pickup Hassan Haskins or Kimani Vidal? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6

Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) had two massive games in Week 3 and Week 4 after a slow start to his first season in the NFL. But on Sunday, he exited his team's loss to the Washington Commanders after an ankle injury. Unfortunately, it was recently announced that Hampton would be […]

Running Back (RB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 6 (2025)

First off, how about that performance from Rico Dowdle last week? In one game, Dowdle went from obscure to 18th in rushing yards and now has more yards on the ground entering Week 6 than Saquon Barkley, Christian McCaffrey, De'Von Achane, and Bucky Irving. The byes this week don't really affect fantasy managers all that […]

Quarterback (QB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 6 (2025)

The cream always rises to the top. Entering Week 6, we have eight quarterbacks averaging at least 20 fantasy points per game, while Jayden Daniels sits 14th, averaging 19 fantasy points. The bar is set, and it's only the beginning. Every week, we break down which quarterbacks you should look at starting, which ones should […]

Walker Kessler Nursing Shoulder Injury

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (shoulder) remained sidelined for Monday's scrimmage, Ben Anderson of KSL Sports reports. Kessler was also unavailable for practice over the weekend due to left shoulder soreness. Lauri Markkanen (wrist), Kyle Filipowski (back), Isaiah Collier (hamstring), and Georges Niang (foot) also remained sidelined on Monday. The Jazz are quite a bit […]

Jalen Duren Day-to-Day With Sore Hamstring

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (hamstring) is considered day-to-day, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports. Duren sat out Monday's preseason clash against the Memphis Grizzlies due to hamstring soreness. Isaiah Stewart joined the starting unit and had a productive day at the office, finishing with 12 points, four rebounds, and one block […]

Jakob Poeltl Dealing With Back Issue

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (back) wasn't available for Monday's preseason matchup against the Denver Nuggets. According to TSN's Josh Lewenberg, Poeltl is dealing with back soreness. This doesn't sound like a serious issue, but Poeltl could miss some additional preseason action because of it. During the new campaign, Poeltl has a lot to live […]

Aaron Gordon Misses Preseason Action for Maintenance Purposes

Denver Nuggets power forward Aaron Gordon sat out Monday's preseason game against the Toronto Raptors for maintenance purposes. According to Katy Winge of Altitude TV, Gordon still went through his usual intense game-speed warmup. This suggests that there is nothing specific bothering Gordon. However, it's not surprising to see the Nuggets being cautious with Gordon, […]

NFL Rookies: Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups and Stashes for Week 6

It typically takes a bit of time for rookies to break out, especially those drafted outside the first round of the NFL Draft. Sometimes, we see players who don't do much at all in the first few games slowly start to grind out bigger roles before their first breakout game. It's important to get a […]

Cole Anthony Receives Stitches for Chin Laceration

Milwaukee Bucks guard Cole Anthony (face) was forced to exit Monday's preseason affair against the Miami Heat early. He suffered a chin laceration and needed stitches. Anthony was a victim of friendly fire, as teammate Bobby Portis accidentally hit him in the face with his elbow while grabbing a rebound. In the game, Anthony was […]

Jalen Green Close to Returning

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (hamstring) is close to being available for the team, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. Green is dealing with a left hamstring strain and didn't play in Friday's preseason opener against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Suns now face a couple of contests against the Brooklyn Nets in China […]

Martin Pospisil Placed on Injured Reserve

Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil (undisclosed) was placed on Injured Reserve on Monday, making him ineligible for the start of the season. The Flame begin their campaign on Wednesday night against the Edmonton Oilers. Pospisil was injured in a preseason contest against the Vancouver Canucks on Oct. 1. He was able to practice the next […]

Jonathan Huberdeau Begins Season on Injured Reserve

Calgary Flames left wing Jonathan Huberdeau (undisclosed) has been placed on Injured Reserve ahead of Wednesday's season opener against the Edmonton Oilers. This makes him unavailable for the game. However, Huberdeau is eligible to return to the lineup for Thursday's clash with the Vancouver Canucks. Huberdeau is nursing an undisclosed injury after colliding with Canucks […]

J.J. Moser Suspended for Two Games

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman J.J. Moser will miss the start of the season due to a two-game suspension. He received the suspension for boarding Florida Panthers forward Jesper Boqvist in a preseason game on Saturday. Minor-league forward Scott Sabourin, who also played on Saturday night, was handed a four-game suspension for a separate incident in […]

Alex Laferriere on Track to Play Against Avalache

Los Angeles Kings winger Alex Laferriere (undisclosed) practiced fully on Monday and looks set to be ready for Tuesday's season opener against the Colorado Avalanche, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports. Kings head coach Jim Hiller said he is "optimistic" about Laferriere's availability for the game. Laferriere is projected to begin the campaign […]

Alex Vlasic Out on Tuesday

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic (lower body) will miss Tuesday's season opener against the Florida Panthers, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports. After sustaining a skate cut on his leg during an exhibition game on Sept. 28, Vlasic practiced fully on Monday and has been named on the opening-night roster. However, Blackhawks head coach Jeff […]

Fantasy Football Week 6 Waiver Wire: Deeper League Pickups (QB, RB, WR, TE)

The 2025 NFL season is flying by. If your fantasy league’s playoffs begin in Week 15, the season is a third of the way over. At this point, we have a good feel for the different teams and players we have drafted and can make moves accordingly. Unfortunately, bye weeks and usage changes are the […]

Mackenzie Blackwood Unavailable Tuesday

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (lower body) has not traveled with the team ahead of Tuesday's season opener against the Los Angeles Kings, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports. Blackwood arrived at training camp with a lower-body issue and hasn't recovered from the injury quickly enough to be available for the season opener. In […]

Jonathan Toews Lands on Injured Reserve

Winnipeg Jets center Jonathan Toews (undisclosed) has been placed on Injured Reserve, according to PuckPedia. The veteran forward has been dealing with an undisclosed injury during the preseason. He rejoined practice on Sunday, but it seems like Toews still isn't fully healthy and may skip the start of the season. Adam Lowry (hip), who also […]

College Football Heisman Trophy Rankings: Top 10 Contenders for Week 7

Last week saw seismic shifts in the Heisman race. This week? Not so much. Whether it was because top contenders were on a bye or picked up big wins, the top seven players in last week’s rank...

PGA DFS DraftKings Value Plays - 2025 Baycurrent Classic (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining us for the 2025 edition of the Baycurrent Classic! In this article, you will find our top-rated DraftKings DFS value plays for this week's PGA tournament. It can be challenging to define "value," and this task is […]

2025 Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 6 Rankings

Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2025: 2025 fantasy football rankings Running back (RB) fantasy football rankings Wide receiver (WR) fantasy football rankings Tight end (TE) fantasy football rankings Quarterback (QB) fantasy football rankings FLEX fantasy football rankings Defense (D/ST) fantasy football rankings Kicker (K) fantasy football rankings Dynasty fantasy football rankings   In-Season […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 6 (2025)

It's important to be honest with yourself as to your team needs after five weeks of ball. The bye weeks will not be forgiving to those who are ill-prepared to have their depth tested, which can be the difference between a decent 3-2 squad sliding and a 1-4 team making a surge. Gear up with […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Drop for Fantasy Football Week 6

With bye weeks now in full swing, fantasy managers may be surprised to see what players they may find on the waiver wire. Sometimes teams get desperate, or injuries force them to cut a player they would otherwise like to keep. It's important to always check your league's transactions and stay up-to-date on the waiver […]

Category Studs: Points, Rebounds, And Assists Targets For Fantasy Basketball (2025-2026)

Regardless of whether you play points or categories leagues in fantasy basketball, one thing is true: players who can stuff the boxscore are immensely valuable. Building a team with strengths around harder-to-get areas, like steals and blocks, is important, but without a strong foundation around the most important areas of the game, winning a minimum […]

Week 6 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2025 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

I'm from Texas, but I'm out visiting friends in Arizona. Waking up before the sun's up just to watch football on Sunday felt wrong, but I did it anyway. Look, I'm not going to let a silly time zone get in the way of enjoying football. Of course, these injuries and byes are out here […]