Thomas Carelli

Joined: Jul 17, 2025

Thomas Carelli is a sportswriter based on Northern New Jersey. He is a massive New York Jets and Mets fan, but that is not where is sports fandom stops. He loves to watch and play golf, all things football, baseball, and much more. If he can watch it, he will. Thomas graduated from William Paterson University in 2018 with a Bachelor's Degree in Sport Management. He spent 4 years working at a local golf course, volunteered past PGA events, and spent some part-time experience with the New York Jets events team. His passions for sport runs deep and his articles show for it.

Sep 26, 2025; Bethpage, New York, USA; Team USA golfer Ben Griffin plays his shot from the third tee on the first day of competition for the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images

Start 'Em & Sit 'Em

The AFC Championship will take place with two teams evenly balanced on offense and defense. This is who you can use, or bench in Fantasy Football and DFS.

Nov 6, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins (27) after the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Injuries

JK Dobbins is back at practice for the Broncos, but that does not mean that he will play in any productive form.

Indiana's Fernando Mendoza (15) smiles as he celebrates after the College Football Playoff National Championship college football game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.

NFL

Fernando Mendoza now enters the pre-draft process as the consensus projected #1 overall pick. How may he improve the Raiders if this becomes reality?

Jan 12, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; LA Clippers guard Jordan Miller (22) dribbles the ball against the Charlotte Hornets in the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

DFS

When playing FanDuel and/or DraftKings DFS on January 20th, consider using any one of these (5) stars.

Jan 12, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Houston Texans running back Woody Marks (27) scores a touchdown during the second half of an AFC Wild Card Round game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

NFL

Woody Marks will be the early favorite to be the Texans RB1 in 2026, but the job will not be any sure thing leading into the offseason.

NFL

The Broncos, Patriots, Seahawks, and Rams all advance to the Conference Championship Round. These players improved their stock in the process.

Jan 5, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead (23) shoots a layup above Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Waiver Wire

The Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire offers us some more profitable roster additions, including that of Jamal Shead and Peyton Watson.

Jan 13, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) warms up before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Start 'Em & Sit 'Em

You should look to bench these players in your Week 14 Fantasy Basketball lineup(s). They have limitations in their matchups and volume to be played.

Trade Analysis

Win your Fantasy Basketball league on the trade block by targeting either of their (4) high-upside options.

Jan 16, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) dunks the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

DFS

We find great favor on both FanDuel and DraftKings DFS with these (5) elite plays for the January 19th NBA Main Slate.

Jan 17, 2026; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) reacts after winning an AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Injuries

These are impactful DFS and Fantasy Football players that may just be out with injury on Conference Championship Sunday.

Jan 17, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) drives to the basket as Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) defends during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

DFS

FanDuel and DraftKings deliver us many nice NBA Games tonight to attack. Be sure to consider using any of these (5) must-look DFS plays.

Thomas Carelli

Joined: Jul 17, 2025

Ben Griffin, Matthew Fitzpatrick Among Top Fantasy Golf Picks at the American Express

Fantasy Basketball Week 14 Sell-High Candidates: Kelly Oubre Jr. and 3 Others

Best NBA DFS Picks for January 21st Include Craig Porter Jr. and Jalen Duren

Jarrett Stidham, Marvin Mims Jr. and 4 More DFS Sleepers in Conference Championships

Start 'Em & Sit 'Em

Jarrett Stidham, Hunter Henry and Other Key Start 'Em, Sit 'Ems for Patriots-Broncos

Injuries

Broncos Remain Cautiously Optimistic in a JK Dobbins Playoff Return from Injury

NFL

Fantasy Football 2026: How Fernando Mendoza Can Improve the Las Vegas Raiders Offense

DFS

NBA DFS Picks for January 20th Feature Jordan Miller, Tyrese Maxey, Plus 3 Others

NFL

Fantasy Football 2026 Stock Watch: Woody Marks Hopes to Retain Job as RB1

NFL

Marvin Mims Jr. Among Under-the-Radar Fantasy Football Stars in the Divisional Round

Waiver Wire

Fantasy Basketball Week 14 Waiver Wire: Jamal Shead, Peyton Watson, and 3 Others

Start 'Em & Sit 'Em

Fantasy Basketball Week 14 Sit 'Ems: Donovan Clingan, Shaedon Sharpe, Plus 8 Others

Fantasy Basketball Week 14 Buy-Low Candidates Feature Jalen Duren and 3 Others

NBA DFS Plays for January 19th (MLK Day) Include Tyrese Maxey and Jaime Jaquez

Bo Nix is One of a Few Players Injured Ahead of Conference Championship Sunday

NBA DFS Plays for Sunday, January 18th Feature Caleb Love and Brandon Miller