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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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2021-22 Fantasy Basketball Draft Rankings: Forwards
Boom! Just like that, we are only three weeks away from the NBA Regular season. That can only mean one thing: Fantasy Hoops is back! With tip-off fast approaching, you will need to begin preparing for your fantasy draft, and what better way to do that than with draft rankings! In case you missed it,... Read More
2020-21 Fantasy Basketball Draft Rankings: Centers
The fantasy basketball season is just around the corner, which means you're likely doing -- or soon will be doing -- fantasy drafts. And to do a draft, you need some solid rankings to use in your drafting! That's why we here at RotoBaller put out our 2020-21 fantasy basketball draft rankings last week. But... Read More
RotoBaller's 2020-21 Fantasy Basketball Expert Draft: Analysis
Last night, the RotoBaller writers got together and had our annual draft, so today I'm here to offer our readers some insights into the draft. Some key features of our draft: We've got a 12-team, H2H 9-Cat league on Yahoo. And, uhh, I guess that's really all the main things you need to know. We... Read More
J.J. Arcega-Whiteside Is Healthy Scratch
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside is a healthy scratch for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. The second-year receiver has just never managed to find a rhythm in the NFL, and it's looking more and he looks closer to being out of the league than to being a productive NFL option.
Cordarrelle Patterson Questionable To Return With Knee Injury
Chicago Bears running back/wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings with a knee injury. Patterson leaves with one carry for three yards and one catch for four yards. His absence doesn't change much about this Bears offense, as his usage has been down lately, aside from a... Read More
DeeJay Dallas Carted Off Field
Seattle Seahawks running back DeeJay Dallas has been carted off the field with an air cast on his right foot/ankle. Dallas was injured on special teams during Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He did not have an offensive touch in this game, but the promising rookie could play a key role on the team... Read More
Stephon Gilmore Heading To Locker Room
New England Patriots defensive back Stephon Gilmore (knee) was helped to the locker room after going down with a non-contact leg injury during Sunday's game against the Dolphins. One of the best defensive backs in the NFL, Gilmore's absence could open up opportunities for a Dolphins offense that has struggled so far in their Week... Read More
Collin Johnson Questionable To Return
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Collin Johnson (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens. Johnson had the only reception for the Jaguars at the time he exited, an eight-yard first-quarter reception. If he's unable to return, D.J. Chark Jr. and Laviska Shenault Jr. could see an additional target or two each,... Read More
James White Active for Week 15
New England Patriots running back James White (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. With Damien Harris (foot) out, White should see increased work, as he'll be competing with Sony Michel and J.J. Taylor for touches. White has just seven catches in the last three games and eight carries, so the low... Read More
Salvon Ahmed Active For Week 15
Miami Dolphins running back Salvon Ahmed (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots. With a lot of skill position players out, expect Ahmed to play a major role in this one. Even against a tough defense, Ahmed will get enough opportunities to make him a low-end RB2 option with a solid... Read More
Mark Ingram II Out For Week 15
Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram II is a healthy scratch for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Considering Ingram didn't have a carry last week and played just one offensive snap, this doesn't really change anything from a fantasy perspective. J.K. Dobbins will serve as the lead back against a Jaguars Defense that has struggled.... Read More
Jameis Winston Placed On COVID-19 List
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston was placed on the COVID-19 list Sunday, which will keep him out of Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Winston was expected to serve as the backup quarterback to Drew Brees, but it looks like Taysom Hill will wind up in that role. It's unclear yet if this... Read More
Antonio Gibson Officially Out Against Seattle
Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (toe) is officially inactive for Sunday's meeting with the Seattle Seahawks. Gibson was listed as doubtful coming into the game, so this isn't much of a surprise. J.D. McKissic will be the lead back on Sunday and should be considered a mid-tier RB2 play, though he lacks the... Read More
Matthew Stafford Active For Week 15
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (thumb, ribs) is officially suiting up for Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans. There was doubt early in the week about this, but Stafford trended up as game day approached and is good to go against a porous Titans passing defense. The injury concerns are here, but Stafford should be... Read More
Ezekiel Elliott Inactive For Week 15
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (calf) is inactive for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers. Elliott has never missed a game due to injury, so it's a bit surprising to see that he won't be giving it a go this week. Tony Pollard will slide into the lead back role and is a... Read More
Dolphins Won't Have DeVante Parker, Mike Gesicki, Jakeem Grant
Yikes. The Miami Dolphins will reportedly be without three of their top pass-catchers when they take on New England on Sunday, with wide receiver DeVante Parker (hamstring) and tight end Mike Gesicki (shoulder) both reportedly out despite hopes they'd be able to play. Wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. (hamstring) is out as well. With that... Read More
Jalen Hurts Expected To Start Rest Of 2020
Philadelphia Eagles rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to be the starting quarterback in Philly for the rest of the 2020 season. Hurts is a dual-threat player who made a major impact on the ground in his first NFL start, rushing for 106 yards. His presence helps negate some of the offensive line issues that... Read More
Kyle Pitts Declares For NFL Draft
Florida tight end Kyle Pitts has declared for the 2021 NFL Draft. In eight games this season, Pitts had 36 receptions for 641 yards and 11 touchdowns. He's an elite tight end prospect who would instantly shift the fantasy landscape at the position depending on his landing spot in April. His big-play potential makes him... Read More
Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 15
Hi, y'all! Fourteen weeks of NFL action are in the books and it's time for the fantasy playoffs! Welcome to our Week 15 matchup analysis and start/sit column for fantasy football. Each week we'll be analyzing every game from the Sunday slate, helping you optimize your fantasy lineups and take down your opponent. Be sure to check... Read More
Robert Tonyan Catches Touchdown In Week 15
Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan caught three passes for 18 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's win over the Carolina Panthers. He now has 10 touchdown catches on the season. Tonyan hasn't been consistently producing yardage, but his ability to find the end zone has kept him on the fantasy radar week after... Read More
Davante Adams Quiet Against Panthers
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams had seven receptions in Saturday's win over the Carolina Panthers but finished with just 42 yards and no receptions. It was the second-lowest yardage output of the season for Adams and his first time since Week 6 to not catch a touchdown. It was a letdown for fantasy... Read More
Aaron Jones Has Huge Saturday Night
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones saw 20 of the 22 carries by Green Bay running backs in Sunday's win over the Carolina Panthers. With those carries, Jones had 145 yards and a touchdown. He also added three catches for 13 yards. It was a huge night for Jones, who saw his most rushing... Read More
Aaron Rodgers Rushes For Score Against Panthers
It was a bit of a quiet night statistically for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in Saturday's win over the Carolina Panthers, as he threw for just 143 yards and a touchdown on 20-for-29 passing. Rodgers did add five carries for 26 yards and a score as well. The veteran continues to battle with... Read More
Justin Carter's Must-Have Later Round Picks for Fantasy Basketball (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA draft kit. Thanks for trusting us to be your home for fantasy basketball analysis! Today, we're going to talk about late-round picks that you just have to have this season. These are the guys who'll be going later than they should... Read More
Second-Year Breakouts for Fantasy Basketball
After a long, long 2019-2020 NBA season, we're moving ahead to a fresh NBA campaign. Rookie years are tough. Some players do well. Some don't. What can be crucial for the futures of many of those players, though, is what they do the next season. Do they start to show in their second season why... Read More
The Grass Isn't Greener: NBA Free Agency Fallers
Free agency can be a great opportunity for players to find new homes that mesh with their playing styles and help them achieve their potential. But it can also be a chance for players to think they're doing that and then wind up in a bad situation where they're unable to find NBA success. This... Read More
Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 15
The fantasy playoffs are in full swing, so you know what that means: there's no need at this point to pick anyone up off waivers who can't tangibly help you in the short term. We're past the speculative additions part of the season. This means that this week's waiver column would be a little shorter... Read More
Deebo Samuel Doesn't Return In Week 14
After suffering a hamstring injury on the opening drive, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel has been ruled out for the remainder of the team's Week 14 game against Washington. Brandon Aiyuk has been the only receiver with more than one reception so far in today's game and would be the only receiver on... Read More
Keke Coutee Has Week 14 Touchdown
Houston Texans wide receiver didn't post the huge yardage numbers some expected, but a second quarter touchdown helped salvage his Week 14 from a fantasy perspective. Coutee ended up with three catches for 24 yards and the aforementioned touchdown, while it was Chad Hansen who saw the most work among the team's receivers. Coutee does... Read More
Alex Smith Questionable To Return In Week 14
Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers with a leg injury. Smith was 8-for-19 for 57 yards and an interception in the first half. Considering Smith's history with leg injuries, don't be surprised to see Smith not return. Dwayne Haskins Jr. is currently in... Read More
