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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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CeeDee Lamb Has Middling Week 13
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb caught six passes for 46 yards on nine targets in Tuesday's loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The rookie saw his most targets since Week 6, but wasn't able to do a ton with those opportunities. He's going to be a very strong fantasy play once Dak Prescott is quarterbacking... Read More
Michael Gallup Has Strong Week 13
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup was one of the team's bright spots in Tuesday's loss to the Baltimore Ravens, catching seven passes for 86 yards and a touchdown. His 11 targets led the team as he had a 22.9 percent target share. For awhile, Gallup has really trending down, but he has 19 targets... Read More
Ezekiel Elliott Has Solid Week 13
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott ran 18 times for 77 yards in Tuesday's loss to the Baltimore Ravens, and also added four receptions for 18 yards. The four receptions were his most since Week 6, and the 77 yards were his second-highest mark since Week 5. Overall, a solid game for Zeke, who had... Read More
Andy Dalton Has Decent Showing Against Ravens
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton was 31-for-48 for 285 yards with two touchdowns and an interception in Tuesday's loss to the Baltimore Ravens. He added two rushing yards as well. It was the most yards Dalton has thrown since taking over as the Cowboys QB. With a matchup against the Bengals coming up, Dalton has... Read More
Second-Year NBA Players Who Won't Break Out
Every NBA player enters the league with high hopes, but not every player ends up fulfilling those hopes. Year two is an important one when it comes to player development. If someone's going to sustain a long NBA career, they have to start showing something in that second season or it becomes an even more... Read More
The Grass Is Greener: NBA Free Agency Risers for Fantasy Basketball
Free agency in the NBA is the wildest free agency in sports, which means that a ton of players have switched teams this year. While there wasn't as much big-name movement as there were in other seasons, plenty happened in free agency this year, shaking up the landscape of the NBA and, of course, the... Read More
James Harden Not At Houston's First Practice
Houston Rockets guard James Harden was not present at the team's first practice, though head coach Stephen Silas says Harden will take place in an individual workout tonight. With trade rumors swirling around the former MVP, anything like this is going to raise some eyes, though Houston has seemed committed to beginning the season with... Read More
Daniel Jones Officially Inactive For Week 13
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (hamstring) is officially out for Sunday's contest against the Seattle Seahawks. Jones was doubtful ahead of the game, so fantasy managers should have already been preparing for Colt McCoy to get the start against a Seahawks Defense that has struggled in 2020. Is it bad enough to justify starting... Read More
Tyler Boyd Ejected
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd has been ejected from Sunday's game against the Dolphins after a small scuffle with Dolphins defensive back Xavien Howard, who was also ejected. Boyd ends the game with just one reception, but that one went for a 72-yard touchdown. Cincinnati's offense will be in even more dire straits in... Read More
Justin Carter's Top 10 Fantasy Basketball Rookies For Redraft (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 look at the top 10 rookies for fantasy basketball redraft leagues. Who'll make an immediate impact in the NBA? Who'll be... Read More
Frank Gore Being Evaluated For Concussion
New York Jets running back Frank Gore has left the game in the first quarter to be evaluated for a concussion. If Gore is unable to return, Ty Johnson will serve as the lead back for the Jets, with Josh Adams getting some run as well. Gore had one carry for two yards before exiting.
Eric Kendricks Ruled Out For Vikings Defense
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks (calf) was active for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but the talented defender has already been ruled out for the remainder of the game. It's a big loss for Minnesota and a boost to the Jaguars, who've already found the end zone once in the early going.
Irv Smith Jr. Out For Week 13
Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. (back) will miss his second consecutive game on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. In what should be a high-scoring contest, Kyle Rudolph will serve as the team's main tight end. Considering Rudolph was targeted eight times last week, we should consider the veteran a high-end TE2 option this... Read More
Chris Boswell Doubtful For Monday
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (hip) has been downgraded to doubtful for Monday's game against the Washington Football Team. 18-for-19 on field goal attempts this season, Boswell's absence would be bad news for the Steelers and for fantasy managers who've been relying on Boswell to be their weekly starter. It's unclear what the plan will... Read More
Gardner Minshew II Active, But Not Starter
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II (thumb) is back, but he isn't stepping into the starting role. Mike Glennon will start at quarterback against the Vikings, a defense that's susceptible to the pass. Minshew not returning to the starting role is a bad sign for his NFL future and seems to confirm that the Jaguars... Read More
Allen Robinson II, Darnell Mooney Active
The Chicago Bears will have their top two receivers on Sunday against the Lions, with both Allen Robinson II (knee) and Darnell Mooney (knee) active after missing part/all of practice on Friday. It appears neither injury was serious. Robinson has a great matchup that makes him a WR1/2 option, while Mooney has deep league appeal... Read More
D'Andre Swift Inactive Against Chicago
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (illness) is inactive for Week 13 against the Chicago Bears. Not a surprise, as Swift was listed as doubtful. Swift hasn't played since Week 10. Adrian Peterson will once again serve as the lead back in Detroit and is coming off a two-touchdown game last week. He's a decent... Read More
Isaiah Coulter Inactive For Week 13
Houston Texans wide receiver Isaiah Coulter won't play in Week 13 against the Colts. A popular pick to see his first NFL action in place of the suspended Will Fuller V, it looks like someone out of Chad Hansen and Steven Mitchell will see snaps in three-receiver sets with Brandin Cooks and Keke Coutee. Neither... Read More
Salvon Ahmed Out For Week 13
Miami Dolphins running back Salvon Ahmed (shoulder) is out for Sunday's meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals. Myles Gaskin (knee) will play, and should see plenty of work this week, especially with Tua Tagovailoa starting at QB, which will lead to a more run-heavy game script for Miami. Consider Gaskin a strong RB2 option against a... Read More
Tua Tagovailoa Expected To Start In Week 13
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (thumb) is officially active for the Week 13 contest against the Bengals. He's expected to be the starter over Ryan Fitzpatrick. Tua's the future in Miami, but this offense does play better with Fitzpatrick under center. His return lowers the fantasy ceiling for the Miami pass catchers, and even in... Read More
Julio Jones, Todd Gurley II Officially Active
The Atlanta Falcons will be close to full strength on Sunday against the Saints, with wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) and running back Todd Gurley II (knee) both officially active. Both players missed Week 12. The Saints Defense is a tough one for the Falcons to deal with, and while Julio Jones has the talent... Read More
Mark Andrews Not Expected To Play Tuesday
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (COVID-19) is not expected to play on Tuesday against the Cowboys. Andrews would have possibly been eligible to come off the COVID list on Tuesday, but it looks like that won't happen, pushing his return back to Week 14. Luke Willson will see plenty of time at tight end,... Read More
Panthers Have Two Positive COVID Tests
Two Carolina Panthers players have tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday morning, but because the team is on a Week 13 bye, the positives should not impact any games this week. It's also too early to speculate if this puts Carolina's Week 14 game against the Broncos in jeopardy, though it'll be important to monitor... Read More
Saints May Wait Until Chiefs Game To Play Drew Brees
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (ribs) is progressing well in his attempt to return and could be activated off the IR soon, but Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reports that the team may wait until their Week 15 contest against the Chiefs to bring Brees back. The extra time could help ensure the... Read More
Ben Roethlisberger Expected To Play Against Washington
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (knee) is expected to play Monday against the Washington Football Team as the Steelers look to remain undefeated. It appears that Roethlisberger's practice absences this week were more about getting the veteran QB some rest than about him potentially missing a week of action. Washington isn't a great matchup for... Read More
Isaiah Coulter Has DFS Sleeper Appeal
While the matchup isn't great against the Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans wide receiver Isaiah Coulter has appeal in some formats this week under the assumption that he'll take over as the team's second outside receiver now that Will Fuller V is suspended. Coulter -- who had been on the IR with a neck injury --... Read More
Mark Andrews Is Strong Play If Active
We still don't know the status of Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews for Tuesday's contest against the Dallas Cowboys, as he remains on the COVID list. It's possible if Andrews will be able to play Tuesday if he was asymptomatic and is cleared to return, though if he showed COVID symptoms, the return window... Read More
Marquise Brown Finally Looking Up?
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown had gone through weeks of struggle heading into Week 12's meeting with the Steelers, averaging 1.5 catch for 13.8 yards per game over a four game stretch. Yikes. But with backup quarterbacks playing, Brown finally looked like the player he was drafted to be, catching four passes for 85... Read More
Gus Edwards Is Trending Down
Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards got a crack at the lead back role in Week 12 with J.K. Dobbins and Mark Ingram II on the COVID list. He responded with 10 yards on nine carries, though he did find the end zone once. Edwards has finished with two yards per carry or fewer in... Read More
J.K. Dobbins Should Lead Ravens Backfield
Baltimore Ravens rookie running back J.K. Dobbins is off the COVID list and should be active on Tuesday when the Ravens face the Dallas Cowboys. Considering Dobbins worked as the lead back the last time he was on the field and Gus Edwards had just 10 rushing yards in Dobbins's place against the Steelers Wednesday,... Read More
