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You won't find a bigger Cubs fan than myself. Aside from my love of fantasy sports, which includes MLB, NFL and NBA, I own my own animal care business. I graduated from Columbia College in Chicago and currently reside in Chicago, IL. My love of fantasy sports started for me in the early 2000's and I have steadily been active with the same group of friends year in and year out for every league in baseball, basketball and football. I am hoping to help all RotoBaller members with any questions they may have. I consider myself an expert with minor league prospects, as it is a love of mine. I hope to give the best advice I can to the RotoBaller world!
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Tyreek Hill Dominates In Week 1 With 197 Yards
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill dominated in Week 1 versus the Cleveland Browns. The Cheetah was targeted 15 times on the afternoon and came up with 11 catches for 197 yards and one touchdown. His lone touchdown went for 73 yards and played a big role in the Chiefs comeback. Along with tight... Read More
Clyde Edwards-Helaire Leads Chiefs Backfield In Week 1
Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire rushed 14 times for 43 yards in Week 1 versus the Cleveland Browns. The sophomore runner also caught all three of his targets for 29 yards. CEH got his fair share of touches in this contest, but he was unable to find the end zone. With the Chiefs... Read More
Patrick Mahomes Shines In Week 1
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes shined in a Week 1 victory versus the Cleveland Browns. Mahomes was 27-for-33 on the afternoon and tossed three touchdowns. He also chipped in with five rushes for 18 yards and a touchdown. Two of his touchdown passes were to tight end Travis Kelce and the other was a... Read More
Jared Cook Hauls In Five Passes In Week 1
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Jared Cook caught five of his eight targets for 56 yards in a Week 1 victory versus the Washington Football Team. Cook made his debut with his new team and looked to fit in right away. The Chargers lost tight end Hunter Henry to the New England Patriots this offseason,... Read More
Jalen Guyton Looks Like No. 3 Receiver In Week 1
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Jalen Guyton caught three of his five targets for 49 yards in a Week 1 victory versus the Washington Football Team. The speedy wide receiver was in a competition with rookie Josh Palmer and Tyron Johnson for the No. 3 spot this offseason and it appears he won that battle... Read More
Mike Williams Catches Touchdown In Week 1
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams caught eight of his 12 targets for 82 yards and a touchdown in a Week 1 victory against the Washington Football Team. Williams had himself a big game and his three-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter would end up being the game winner for the Chargers. The big... Read More
Keenan Allen Reaches 100 Yards In Week 1
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen opened his season on a high note by catching nine of his 13 targets for 100 yards. Allen had excellent chemistry with quarterback Justin Herbert in 2020 and that has carried over into 2021. The Chargers top receiver sealed a victory for his team with his nine-yard catch... Read More
Austin Ekeler Scores In Week 1
Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler rushed the ball 15 times for 57 yards and a touchdown in a Week 1 victory against the Washington Football Team. With his touchdown, Ekeler became the sixth undrafted player ever with 10 or more rushing touchdowns and 15 or more receiving touchdowns. Ekeler was questionable entering the... Read More
Justin Herbert Tosses Touchdown In Week 1
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert went 26-for-40 for 265 yards in a Week 1 victory versus the Washington Football Team. He also had a fumble and interception. Herbert looked very good passing the ball and would have put up better numbers, but his receivers dropped plenty of passes and that included two potential touchdowns.... Read More
Joey Slye Promoted To Active Roster
The Houston Texans have promoted kicker Joey Slye to the active roster. Slye was cut by the Panthers recently, but the Texans lost kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (groin) earlier in the week to the Injured Reserve list with a groin injury. Slye is a career 79.4% kicker, but is unlikely to help managers much with the... Read More
Titans Place Sam Ficken On IR, Sign Michael Badgley
The Tennessee Titans have placed kicker Sam Ficken (groin) on injured reserve with a groin injury. Ficken was claimed off waivers in August from the New York Jets and would go on to win the kicker job. He was limited in practice on Friday and will now miss at least the first three weeks of... Read More
All Signs Point To Odell Beckham Jr. Playing In Week 1
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) is fully expected to suit up in Week 1 versus the Kansas City Chiefs. The star wide receiver has been recovering from a torn ACL and has gotten rave reviews out of camp this offseason. Despite being questionable, head coach Kevin Stefanski said that he would have... Read More
Nelson Agholor Is A Limited Participant On Friday
New England Patriots wide receiver Nelson Agholor (ankle) was listed as a limited participant in Friday's practice. Agholor missed practice on Thursday with an ankle injury, but it's a good sign to see him get some activity in on Friday. The veteran is currently listed as questionable versus the Miami Dolphins in Week 1, but... Read More
Tre'Quan Smith Placed On Injured Reserve
The New Orleans Saints have placed wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (hamstring) on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. Smith dealt with an ankle injury in 2020 and his hamstring has been nagging him throughout training camp. Smith will now miss a minimum of three games. With Smith on IR and fellow pass-catcher Michael Thomas (ankle)... Read More
Jalen Hurd Ruled Out For Week 1
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jalen Hurd (knee) has been ruled out for Week 1 versus the Detroit Lions. Head coach Mike Shanahan said earlier in the week that Injured Reserved was a possibility, but it looks like for now that he will remain on the 53-man roster. Hurd was drafted in 2019, but injuries... Read More
Nyheim Hines Agrees To Three-Year Extension With Colts
The Indianapolis Colts and running back Nyheim Hines have agreed to a three-year, $18.6 million extension with $12 million in guaranteed money. It's a nice payday for the Colts No. 2 running back and his new contract will make him one of the top-10 highest paid running backs in the league. Despite being listed behind... Read More
Tests Confirm Torn ACL For Gus Edwards
Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (knee) has officially been diagnosed with a torn ACL and will have season-ending surgery. Edwards was expected to take the lead role with J.K. Dobbins (knee) and Justice Hill (achilles) both sidelined for the season, but caught a tough break in practice and what was feared as a torn... Read More
Will Grier Inactive For Week 1
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Will Grier will be inactive in Week 1 versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Grier was recently claimed off waivers from the Carolina Panthers and will compete with Cooper Rush for the No. 2 spot behind Dak Prescott throughout the season. Wide receiver Noah Brown, linebacker Luke Gifford, defensive ends Azur Kamara and... Read More
Trey Lance Limited On Thursday
San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Trey Lance (finger) remained limited in practice on Thursday. The third overall pick in the 2021 has been dealing with a chip in his finger and had a splint removed on Monday. It's encouraging news that Lance could have a shot to suit up in Week 1 versus the Detroit... Read More
Brandon Aiyuk Practices On Thursday
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (hamstring) practiced in full on Thursday and should be ready to roll in Week 1 versus the Detroit Lions. The sophomore receiver is expected to play a big part in Kyle Shanahan's offense and offers plenty of upside to managers moving forward. In his rookie season, Aiyuk caught... Read More
Giovani Bernard Active, Ke'Shawn Vaughn Headlines Inactives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn is among the team's inactive players for Thursday's Week 1 matchup versus the Dallas Cowboys. Veteran newcomer Giovani Bernard was listed on the injury report earlier in the week with an ankle injury, but is good to go this evening. Vaughn had a chance to carve out a... Read More
Reynaldo Lopez Falls To 3-2
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez went five innings in Thursday's loss versus the Oakland Athletics. Lopez tossed five frames this afternoon and allowed six hits, three runs (one earned), three walks and struck out two. The right-hander has pitched well with the White Sox dealing with injuries to starters Lucas Giolito (hamstring) and... Read More
Tony Gonsolin Earns No-Decision In Return
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin earned a no-decision in his return to the mound on Thursday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Gonsolin had been sidelined since July 31 with right shoulder inflammation. The right-hander went three innings in his return and allowed three hits, one run, two walks and struck out three. In... Read More
Tyreek Hill Should Continue To Star As A WR In Week 1
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill will look to start his 2021 campaign on a high note against the Cleveland Browns in Week 1. The Browns posses a strong defensive unit, but the Chiefs enter the matchup with one of the most explosive offenses over the past three seasons and Hill has played a... Read More
Travis Kelce Should Play A Big Role In Week 1
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce will look to build off of his record breaking 2020 season with a date against a stingy Cleveland Browns defense in Week 1. Kelce had an incredible season in 2020 with 105 receptions for 1416 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also had six games of 100 yards or... Read More
Patrick Mahomes Should Continue To Put Up Big Numbers In 2021
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is destined for another year as one of the best at his position this season, but will draw a tough Cleveland Browns defense in Week 1. The Browns defense was more vulnerable versus the pass than the run in 2020 with 247.6 yards allowed through the air per game,... Read More
Austin Ekeler Remains Sidelined In Practice
Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (hamstring) was seen with his helmet and pads on, but didn't participate in practice for the second straight day. Ekeler has missed games before in his career and missed six games in 2020. The veteran was rested for all three preseason games, but it's never a good sign... Read More
Keenan Allen Draws Tough Week 1 Matchup
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen is primed to once again have a big season in 2021. With quarterback Justin Herbert behind center for all but one game last season, Allen thrived and caught 100 balls for 992 yards and eight touchdowns in 14 games. The Chargers made Allen a healthy scratch in all... Read More
Austin Ekeler Primed For Big Season, Draws Tough Week 1 Opponent
Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is set up to have a monster season in 2021, but he will draw a tough Washington Football Team defense in Week 1. The Washington Football Team was one of the best defenses in the league this past year and are bringing back many of their stars this... Read More
Justin Herbert Draws Tough Matchup In Week 1
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will draw a tough Week 1 matchup versus the Washington Football Team. The sophomore quarterback had an excellent rookie campaign and the teams new coaching staff elected to sit him out in of the Chargers preseason games. Herbert threw for 4336 yards with 31 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in... Read More
