Week 9 of the NFL season closes with a Monday Night battle between two of the best teams in the league. The 6-1 Bills travel to U.S. Bank Stadium to face a Vikings group that sports a matching 6-1 record. Both squads have looked like serious postseason contenders so far, and this MNF matchup features […]

After 35 points-paying races, the 2026 season has finally built up to this final race of the year. It's time for the finale in the Cup Series, the NASCAR Cup Series Championship taking place at Homestead-Miami Speedway. This will be the first time that the Cup Series will have its final race of the year […]

One of the NFL's hottest teams, the Chicago Bears, are set to host a Tampa Bay squad that's won two straight on Sunday at Soldier Field. Both of these teams have notable fantasy football players in action on primetime, making this an impact game for many fantasy managers. We will bring you Sunday Night Football […]

Hey RotoBallers! With another week of NHL action behind us, it's time to turn to the waiver wire. However, while it's always exciting to discuss potential breakout candidates for every add, there is a drop. In this week's piece, we will look at two forwards who are still widely rostered but have struggled in the […]

This edition of our Key Starters and Tough Calls feature for Week 9 of the 2026 fantasy football season includes prime streamers and risky picks that may pan out. Scott Engel's Lineup Spotlights columns help you make the tough lineup decisions. The fantasy football players included in this Week 9 column are based on Scott's […]

I don't care if you are 3-0 or 0-3, or anything in between...the season is young, and your roster still has a chance to improve over the next few months. It doesn't happen overnight, but working the wire, making savvy trades, and tweaking your rosters throughout the season is still the biggest key to winning […]

We've made it to the end. It has been a fun season, but it's time to crown a Champion and head off into the offseason. We will be back soon enough, though, as the Clash will be here in February. Thank you to everyone who has subscribed this season, and I hope you'll be back... […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly Start 'em and Sit 'em article! This Week 9 matchups analysis and fantasy football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em piece will hopefully help you make winning lineup decisions every week of the fantasy season.  Week 8 saw some unexpected performances that we called in this very article last week. Michael Wilson […]

The NFL season approaches the halfway point with a beautiful 11-game slate for the main DFS fantasy football contests on Sunday's Week 9 main slate. With 22 teams in the main player pool for the second straight week, several strong wide receiver matchups stand out. Getting the right receiver at the right DFS salary is […]

  In-Season Weekly Rankings and Preparing for Fantasy Football Drafts Welcome to our updated fantasy football weekly rankings. To begin your fantasy football preparation during draft season, or weekly once the season starts, our rankings help you research the top players for developments, role changes, and other factors that can influence their updated season projections. […]

Welcome back to another deep dive into running back matchups for Week 9! This article has taken on a life of its own, leading me to uncover more info each week in an attempt to find the absolute best spots for backs every week. Last week was largely successful in that we established that Jaylen […]

Hey RotoBallers! The "full" Week 9 slate kicks off in just a few hours, which means there is no better time to drop some bold predictions. While these picks may seem unlikely, given the matchups, they could very well occur. In this roundtable edition of bold predictions, see what RotoBaller writers have to say about […]

Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for Week 9. This week, we've got two teams on bye (Steelers and Titans). I'm subbing in for the great Adam Koffler for the next couple of weeks, so let's try to steer you in the right direction. Last week, Adam had some solid calls, including Rachaad White as a start […]

Welcome to main slate of Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season, and to our updated fantasy football Week 9 start/sit recommendations chart for all remaining player matchups and all games. Today, we'll look at some tough Week 9 start/sit decisions like Bo Nix, Keenan Allen, and more to see how their matchups project for […]

Welcome back to "The Kick-Off!" and welcome to the 2026-27 season! European play is back with the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League, so rotations are inevitable! As always, check lineups before kickoff! With European play midweek and more next midweek, the odds of rotation are high. This weekend will feature matchups at both […]

It has been an amazing season, and we're finally at the end of it. This weekend's race is the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. This 1.5-mile track is super abrasive and quite unique in shape. This creates high tire wear, forcing drivers to manage their tires for sustained speed over a long... […]

Hey RotoBallers, the weekend is here, and it's time to scout the waiver wire for some potential pickups to help bolster your fantasy roster. Only the Titans and Steelers are on a bye in Week 9, leaving managers with fewer options to pick up and stream this week. Whether you are taking a chance on […]

On Saturday afternoon, the NASCAR Cup Series held the qualifying session for this weekend's race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race. Toyotas were the class of the field in this session, as Chase Briscoe won the pole, followed by Denny Hamlin and Tyler Reddick. A Chevrolet (Kyle Larson) and a Ford (Austin […]

Chase Brown has not scored a touchdown since Week 1, but I am starting him against the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid. His eight catches against Tennessee were worth more in PPR than his entire rushing line. He gets an Atlanta defense that Tampa Bay ran through last week. Braelon Allen presents the tougher decision. He […]

Hey RotoBallers! Welcome to the ninth edition of our High-Upside Bench Stashes series. The calendar has turned to November, and it is officially time to start planning for the fantasy football playoffs. This week, we will look at running backs who could hold long-term stash value, along with potential standout rookies and a rookie wide […]

The waiver wire is a source of both great pleasure and great pain for fantasy football managers. It can be a nightmare constantly tracking the injury statuses and projected production of a lot of players on the fantasy roster bubble every week. It's difficult to predict exactly when certain players will break out, of course, […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our fantasy football D/ST streamers and starts for Weeks 9, 10, 11, and 12 of the 2026 season. This article will identify the best D/ST to pick up for this week and in the weeks ahead.  Every week of the fantasy football season, we dive into the best defenses to stream for the […]

We have officially entered the backstretch of the 2026 fantasy season, as managers look to peak at the right time. At this point, we have a pretty good idea of who the breakouts and busts are, but there are always a few sleepers who emerge in Weeks 15, 16, and 17. Last week, we bounced […]

Hey RotoBallers! It's almost time to set our next round of fantasy lineups. With the fantasy season past the halfway point, it's even more important to win your matchups and secure a postseason spot. One way to gain an edge in your matchup is to target a kicker in a favorable matchup. In this piece, […]

The quarterback position is a perennial favorite of super-into-it fantasy football managers who want to focus on skill positions in their drafts. It often pays off. Not only are there several QBs each year that seemingly "come out of nowhere" and become must-start players at their position for long stretches of the season, but streaming […]

Welcome back to our WR/CB Matchups for Week 9 of the 2026 fantasy football season. The Titans and Steelers have their bye week. Wide receiver injuries may cause fantasy managers to consider risky options, so several updates will occur throughout the week as injury reports come in. For those unfamiliar, this weekly series looks at […]

Hey RotoBallers! We have another full slate of NFL action in just a few days, which means it's almost time to set our lineups. With the playoff race heating up, every matchup carries even more importance, and finding an edge is crucial to securing a victory. In this piece, we will look at four widely […]

Another profitable year locked up! We're down to the final race of the season, as the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race is this Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Remember: betting lines for NASCAR can move very quickly, and value can disappear just as quickly! So you must get in while you can with some of these... […]

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Weekend Cut List Rankings for fantasy football Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season. Another slate of NFL action is just under 24 hours away, which means it's almost time to set our lineups. However, with injuries piling up and players struggling, managers may need to cut ties with a […]