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Justin Carter is PhD candidate in creative writing at the University of North Texas. He writes about the NFL, NBA, and the WNBA here on RotoBaller. If he's not watching those things, he's either teaching college English or watching NASCAR.
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WNBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks (8/15/21): WNBA DFS Advice for DraftKings and FanDuel
THE WNBA IS BACK Y'ALL. And it's not just back -- it's back back, with all 12 teams playing on Sunday. That makes for some really, really interesting DFS playing, as you almost never have this many options. In this article, I'll be providing you with some daily fantasy WNBA lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 8/15/21.... Read More
NASCAR Xfinity Series: DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Pennzoil 150 at the Brickyard (8/14/21)
It's Brickyard time! This year will mark the second season in a row that the NASCAR Xfinity Series has raced on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. This year, they'll be joined by the Cup Series and IndyCar. It's going to be a fun weekend in Indy! Here at RotoBaller, we want to help you... Read More
David Johnson Not Starter On Unofficial Depth Chart
Houston Texans running back David Johnson is not listed as a start on the unofficial depth chart released by the team, while Mark Ingram II and Phillip Lindsay are listed as co-starters. Considering there were questions about Ingram even making the final roster, this is a weird development. It could also mean nothing, though it... Read More
Mekhi Sargent Making Case For No. 3 Running Back Role
Tennessee Titans running back Mekhi Sargent had an impressive preseason debut on Friday against the Falcons, rushing 16 times for 58 yards. He also brought in his only target for a six-yard reception. Sargent is trying to leap Jeremy McNichols and Brian Hill on the depth chart in an attempt to make Tennessee's final roster,... Read More
Tucker McCann Could Have Ankle Injury
Tennessee Titans kicker Tucker McCann had a strong preseason showing on Friday against the Falcons, going 2-for-2 with a long of 42 yards. But McCann -- who is competing with Sam Ficken for the starting role -- took a hit late after a kick and limped off the field with what appeared to be an... Read More
Logan Woodside Impresses Against Falcons
Tennessee Titans quarterback Logan Woodside continued to show why he should be the No. 2 passer for the Titans, going 10-for-15 for 84 yards and a touchdown in a 23-3 preseason win over the Falcons. Ryan Tannehill is obviously locked in as the starting quarterback here and should be drafted as a mid-tier QB1, but... Read More
Dez Fitzpatrick Not Targeted In Preseason Opener
Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Dez Fitzpatrick wasn't targeted in Friday's preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons and didn't see any early action in the game. Taken together, those two things seem to indicate that the fourth-round pick isn't going to be in the mix for early offensive snaps for the Titans, especially with Marcus... Read More
Darrynton Evans Injures Knee In Preseason Opener
Tennessee Titans running back Darrynton Evans served as the team's lead running back in the team's preseason opener against the Falcons, but exited with a knee after his fourth carry of the game. Evans finished with 26 rushing yards on those four carries, but that impressive start is undercut by the injury concern. Considering a... Read More
Daily Fantasy NASCAR DFS Driver Rankings: Go Bowling At The Glen
Let's get ready for some more NASCAR action! These daily fantasy NASCAR rankings for Sunday's Go Bowling At The Glen were determined by a combination of DraftKings and FanDuel prices, and the projected DFS points each driver is expected to earn in this week’s race. Each week, we'll present you the weekly rankings, followed by some... Read More
NASCAR Truck Series: DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for United Rentals 176 at the Glen (8/7/21)
NASCAR is back! After two weeks with no NASCAR at all and even longer with no Truck Series, we're finally getting things going again. The Truck Series heads to Watkins Glen on Saturday for the final race before the playoffs, which means there are no Cup Series drivers to worry about anymore when it comes... Read More
NASCAR Xfinity Series: DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Watkins Glen Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey 200 (8/7/21)
The Xfinity Series is back after the Olympic break! We've got road course racing this weekend at Watkins Glen in a race that should instantly join the "wow, that title sponsor" pantheon: the Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey 200. Here at RotoBaller, we want to help you make informed decisions about your DFS lineups, which is why... Read More
Carmelo Anthony Signing With Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a one-year deal with veteran free agent Carmelo Anthony. Anthony joining up with his friend LeBron James shouldn't be a surprise, but it'll be interesting to see how the Lakers deploy Anthony. They also signed Malik Monk on Tuesday, and while the two play different positions, they overlap... Read More
Malik Monk Signing With Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a deal with free agent guard Malik Monk. It's been a busy offseason for the Lakers, who've signed a lot of depth pieces. Monk might be the signing with the best chance to make a fantasy impact this season though, as he's coming off a season in which... Read More
Rodney Hood Expected To Sign With Bucks
Toronto Raptors forward Rodney Hood is expected to be released on Tuesday and intends to sign a one-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks following that release. Hood struggled last season, averaging 4.5 points per game on 36.2 percent shooting, but is just a season removed from averaging 11.0 points and 3.4 rebounds per game for... Read More
James Johnson Signs With Nets
Free agent forward James Johnson has agreed to a one-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets. Last season, Johnson averaged 7.2 points and 3.5 rebounds per game while shooting 44.6 percent from the floor. Johnson will likely occupy a role similar to the one that Jeff Green had last year for the team, with some time... Read More
Andre Drummond Agrees To Deal With Sixers
Free agent center Andre Drummond has agreed to a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. Philly is obviously a bad landing spot for Drummond when it comes to fantasy, as he'll be relegated to a reserve role behind Joel Embiid. Drummond has led the NBA in rebounding four times and averaged 12.0 per game last... Read More
Taj Gibson Returning To Knicks
New York Knicks center/power forward Taj Gibson has agreed to a one-year, $2.7 million deal to return to the Knicks for the 2021-22 season. There's not a ton of fantasy upside, but Gibson did average 5.4 points and 5.6 rebounds per game last season, playing 45 games for the Knicks. He shot 62.7 percent from... Read More
Quenton Nelson Watches Practice In Boot
Indianapolis Colts left guard Quenton Nelson didn't practice on Tuesday and was seen wearing a boot on the sidelines. This comes after Nelson left practice on Monday with an apparent foot injury. Nelson's arguably the best guard in the NFL and is a vital piece of this offensive attack, so it's worth monitoring the injury.... Read More
Pharaoh Brown Activated
The Houston Texans have activated tight end Pharaoh Brown from the team's non-football injury list. Brown was seen practicing in pads on Tuesday, so it appears that he's now a full go in camp. Houston's got an interesting tight end room, with Brown competing for snaps with Jordan Akins, Kahale Warring, and rookie Brevin Jordan.... Read More
Kenny Golladay Leaves Practice With Leg Injury
New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay left practice on Tuesday with an apparent leg injury. Considering Golladay was limited last season in Detroit by a hip injury, any lower-body issue should be seen as a concern right now. Maybe Golladay will be fine, but he went inside with a trainer and didn't appear to... Read More
Colts Not Trading For Nick Foles Or Other Veteran QBs
With quarterback Carson Wentz (foot) sidelined and perhaps set to miss some regular-season time, many have wondered if the Indianapolis Colts will look to trade for a backup quarterback, like Chicago's Nick Foles, who is familiar with the system that the team runs. But according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen, the Colts aren't looking to trade... Read More
D'Onta Foreman Working Out For Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons have long been expected to make a move to shore up their running back depth. On Tuesday, the team brought in former Texans and Titans running back D'Onta Foreman for a visit. Foreman likely won't be able to beat out Mike Davis for starting reps if signed, but he could impact the... Read More
Keith Kirkwood Leaves Practice On Stretcher
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Keith Kirkwood took a hard hit to the head in practice from defensive back JT Ibe, leading to Kirkwood being taken off the field on a stretcher and Ibe being ejected from practice. Kirkwood was taken away by ambulance. The 26-year-old receiver isn't expected to play much of a role this... Read More
Deshaun Watson Absent From Tuesday's Practice
Despite his trade request and looming legal troubles, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has been present at the team's training camp practices so far. But on Tuesday, with the team having their first padded practice, Watson was not on the field. Considering he's been practicing with the fourth team so far, Watson's absence as the... Read More
Titans Claim Sam Ficken, Waive Blake Haubeil
The kicker competition in Tennessee has taken a turn, as the Titans have claimed former Jets kicker Sam Ficken off waivers and have waived Blake Haubeil. Haubeil had been competing with Tucker McCann for the role, but both players have struggled in camp, especially on longer kicks. Ficken should be expected to win this job... Read More
Deshaun Watson Practicing, But With Fourth Team
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is practicing again with the team on Monday, but John McClain of the Houston Chronicle says that he's practicing with the fourth team behind Tyrod Taylor, Davis Mills, and Jeff Driskel. It's another sign that Watson isn't playing football for the Houston Texans in 2021 and that Taylor -- who... Read More
Nico Collins Having Impressive Camp
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins continued his impressive training camp performance on Monday, catching a deep touchdown after getting past corner John Reid. Collins is expected to play a key role as an outside receiver for this Texans team, though how soon he plays that role is still unclear. It's probably safe to assume... Read More
Rodrigo Blankenship, Eddy Pineiro Competing For Starting Job
We have a kicker competition on our hands. The Colts have a pair of promising players competing for the starting job, with second-year kicker Rodrigo Blankenship trying to hold off Eddy Pineiro. Blankenship had a decorated college career at Georgia, then went 32-for-37 last season. But he was just 1-for-3 on kicks of at least... Read More
DeVante Parker Off PUP List, Preston Williams On COVID List
The Miami Dolphins have made a pair of moves at wide receiver, activating DeVante Parker (foot) off the Physically Unable To Perform list and placing Preston Williams on the COVID-19 list. For Parker, this move gets Miami's No. 1 receiver -- for now -- back in the mix as he works to build more rapport... Read More
Marquise Brown Has Hamstring Injury
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown is currently dealing with a hamstring injury that's reportedly worse than originally thought, according to head coach John Harbaugh. Brown has now missed three consecutive practices. There's still a lot of time before the regular season, so while hamstring injuries are a definite concern, especially with a receiver like... Read More
