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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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Two Cardinals Players Test Positive For COVID-19
Two Arizona Cardinals players tested positive for COVID-19 during the team's bye week. The team's facility has been closed for deep cleaning. The team is expected to practice on Monday. It's too early to know if this puts next week's Cardinals/Dolphins game is in jeopardy, but it's something worth monitoring.
Adam Humphries Out With Concussion
After being carted into the locker room on Sunday against the Bengals, Tennessee Titans wide receiver Adam Humphries has been ruled out with a concussion. Humphries finishes the game without a reception. With Humphries out, Kalif Raymond should see more work in this Titans offense, which has struggled so far in this game as they... Read More
T.Y. Hilton Out With Groin Injury
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton won't return to Sunday's game against the Lions with a groin injury. Hilton finishes with two catches for nine yards. The veteran receiver continues to struggle when he's on the field. We'll have to see if this injury keeps him out going forward, but if Hilton does miss time,... Read More
Phillip Lindsay Active For Week 8
Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (concussion) has been cleared to play Sunday against the Chargers and will be active. Lindsay outplayed Melvin Gordon II last week and should see a good number of touches against the Chargers this week, though the split carries in this backfield limits Lindsay's ceiling. Consider him a high-end RB3... Read More
Matt Judon Ejected On Sunday
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Matt Judon made contact with an official in Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers and has been ejected from the game. The Steelers offense has struggled to get things going all day, but Judon not being on the field for the entire second half could deliver some positive results for quarterback Ben... Read More
Chris Carson, Carlos Hyde, Travis Homer All Likely Out
It's looking like a DeeJay Dallas day for the Seahawks. Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reports that the Seattle Seahawks won't have three of their running backs this week, with Chris Carson, Carlos Hyde, and Travis Homer all likely out. That leaves Dallas as the only real running back option on this team. His projected share... Read More
Ronnie Stanley Carted Off Field
Baltimore Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley is being carted off the field with what appears to be a left leg injury. One of the best offensive linemen in the NFL, the Ravens rushing attack will take a hit if Stanley is out long term with this injury. We're unlikely to know much more before the... Read More
Cam Dantzler Carted Off Field
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cam Dantzler was carted off the field on Sunday against the Packers. The team says Dantzler has a neck injury and is being evaluated for a concussion. It was a scary hit and a scary moment for Dantzler, whose long term health should be the main concern right now.
Jalen Ramsey Exits Week 8 With Illness
Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Rams due to an illness. During a season marred by COVID-19, any illness issue is concerning, so hopefully we get some clarity on this situation soon. If Ramsey is unable to return, the Dolphins offense should have some increased production... Read More
NFL Executives Expect Trevor Lawrence To Enter Draft
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence has recently made comments about staying for his senior year, but multiple NFL executives believe Lawrence will declare for the draft following this season. Lawrence -- who missed Saturday's game after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and will miss next week's game against Notre Dame -- is the clear favorite to go... Read More
Patriots Will Focus On Run With Cam Newton, Others Against Bills
With their top two wide receivers out and the wind swirling, the New England Patriots reportedly plan to focus on their run game Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. That should mean a lot of rushes for quarterback Cam Newton and running backs Damien Harris, Rex Burkhead, and James White. Newton and Harris should benefit the... Read More
Corey Davis Has Upside Against Bengals
In Week 7, Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis caught six passes for 35 yards and a touchdown. His yardage totals have been inconsistent all year, but Davis is getting looks and has scored a touchdown in half of his games. He's an interesting WR4 play in Week 8 against the Cincinnati Bengals whose role... Read More
Marquise Brown Has Tough Week 8 Matchup
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown faces a tough matchup with the Steelers Defense in Week 8. Brown has just one touchdown reception this year and has been shut down at times, like in Week 3 against the Chiefs when he had just two receptions. But Brown has been targeted at least six times in... Read More
Trent Brown, Bryan Edwards Inactive For Week 8
Las Vegas Raiders right tackle Trent Brown has been activated off of the COVID list, but it appears the team wants to wait another week before getting him back on the field. This will make things tougher for the Raiders in this contest, as Brown's a key part of their offensive line. Wide receiver Bryan... Read More
Gardner Minshew II Expected To Miss Week 9
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II (thumb) is not expected to play next week when the Jaguars take on the Houston Texans. Minshew was already in danger of being benched before his thumb injury, so there's a good chance we're done with Minshew at this point. It's unclear if Mike Glennon or rookie Jake Luton... Read More
Jordan Howard Healthy Scratch In Week 8
Miami Dolphins running back Jordan Howard will miss Sunday's meeting with the Rams and is a healthy scratch for the third consecutive game. Howard's future in the league appears to be in doubt as he can't crack the active roster in Miami. Myles Gaskin will get goal-line opportunities again with Howard out and is a... Read More
Diontae Johnson Officially Active For Week 8
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (toe) is officially playing against the Ravens on Sunday. Johnson has been the No. 1 wide receiver in Pittsburgh when healthy this season and we see no reason why that should change this week. The Ravens are a tough matchup, but Johnson is a solid WR2/3 play any time... Read More
Sam Ficken Inactive, Sergio Castillo To Kick
New York Jets kicker Sam Ficken (groin) is out for the team's Week 8 meeting with the Kansas City Chiefs. Sergio Castillo will serve as the kicker. Against this Chiefs team, the Jets shouldn't have many scoring chances, so there's no reason to rush out and pick up Castillo to be your fantasy kicker.
Mason Crosby Will Play Against Vikings
Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (calf/back) will play on Sunday against the Vikings. Crosby is a reliable kicker who has made all nine of his field goal attempts this season, though there's reason to be worried about starting a kicker in fantasy who isn't at 100 percent this week. Factor in that most of... Read More
Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 8
Hi, y'all! Seven weeks of NFL action are in the books and we're moving on to another. Welcome to our Week 8 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 back... Read More
Tyler Higbee Will Play Against Miami
Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (hand) is active for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. There were questions all week about Higbee's availability, but now that he's officially a go, it means that the Rams tight end group becomes a bit of a mess. Higbee hasn't lived up to expectations this year and... Read More
Odell Beckham Jr. May Have Played Final Game For Cleveland
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that there's a "very real possibility" that the Cleveland Browns will move on from wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. this offseason. Beckham will miss the rest of 2020 with a torn ACL. If Beckham is indeed done in Cleveland, rookie wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones becomes an intriguing dynasty option moving... Read More
Bengals Won't Have Guard Michael Jordan In Week 8
Cincinnati Bengals left guard Michael Jordan will miss Sunday's Week 8 contest against the Titans with an illness. ESPN's Ben Baby noted that this absence means the Bengals entire Week 1 starting offensive line is now out. That's potentially bad news for this entire Bengals offense, which is also without running back Joe Mixon. If... Read More
Giants Willing To Trade Golden Tate
The New York Giants are reportedly willing to trade wide receiver Golden Tate, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Tate's role in New York is trending down and with the team not looking like contenders -- even in a very weak NFC East -- it would make sense if they moved the veteran receiver. Tate still... Read More
Texans Fielding Offers For Kenny Stills, Brandin Cooks, Will Fuller V
The Houston Texans are reportedly listening to trade offers for three of their wide receivers: Kenny Stills, Brandin Cooks, and Will Fuller V. Houston's crowded wide receiver room has meant limited chances for Stills this year, so moving him somewhere or moving other receivers instead would open up more looks for Stills somewhere. He might... Read More
Washington Not Planning To Trade Ryan Kerrigan
The Washington Football Team does not plan to trade star defensive end Ryan Kerrigan, despite Kerrigan requesting that the team move him. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the four-time Pro Bowl defender wants to be moved after his playing time has decreased. We'll see if the Football Team stays steady with this plan, but if... Read More
NASCAR Research Station: DraftKings, FanDuel DFS Lineup Picks - Xfinity 500
We have one race left in the Round of 8. One final chance to lock up a spot in the four-driver season finale next week at Phoenix. What's going to happen at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday? Who wins? Who gets punted into the wall? Feel free to hit me up on Twitter if you have... Read More
NASCAR Xfinity Series: DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Martinsville Draft Top 250 (10/31/20)
Ready for a spooky Halloween race at Martinsville, as the final race of the Round of 8 gets set in the Xfinity Series? Let's hope it's not as scary as yesterday's Truck Series race, when five of the six drivers I highlighted ended up with DNFs. Short track racing can be a real pain sometimes.... Read More
NASCAR Truck Series: DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Martinsville NASCAR Hall of Fame 200 (10/30/20)
Y'all, we only have two more weeks of NASCAR action left this season, so you know what that means? That it's time to get that DraftKings money before it's too late! Here at RotoBaller, we want to help you make informed decisions about your DFS lineups, which is why I'll be breaking down the slates... Read More
What to Do With Mike Evans
So, Mike Evans. Perhaps the most frustrating wide receiver in fantasy football right now, Evans has scored six touchdowns this season. But in seven games, he's finished with two or fewer receptions four times and most notably has done a complete vanishing act in the games where he shared the field with Chris Godwin, averaging... Read More
