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Nolan James Jr. a Solid Streaming Option in Favorable Week 9 Test
Notre Dame running back Nolan James Jr. has a pretty favorable matchup in Week 9 against Navy. The Midshipmen are allowing 365.1 total yards and 29.1 points per game so far. James has been trending up over his past two games after combining for 26 carries, 150 yards and three rushing scores in those contests - he's tacked on three catches for 18 yards. James has 13 catches for 105 yards and three touchdowns, plus 81 rushes for 412 yards and six scores this season overall. His Week 9 matchup is favorable enough to try James in more fantasy leagues this week, even with him not dominating the backfield work for the Fighting Irish.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
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Anthony Colandrea a Deep-League Waiver Option for Week 9
Nebraska quarterback Anthony Colandrea has a solid matchup coming in Week 9 against Washington. Adding in that Colandrea has been a solid fantasy option this season makes the QB a possible deep-league waiver add. He has completed 62.6% of his passes for 1,570 yards and 14 touchdowns so far, while being picked off four times. Colandrea has 334 rushing yards and four scores across 68 attempts as well. He's struggled a bit the past two games, throwing just one TD pass and two interceptions, but making up fantasy points on the ground with a couple of rushing scores and 75 total rushing yards. Washington allows 336.1 total yards and 22.7 points per game so far, setting Colandrea up to put forth a solid fantasy score.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Avery Johnson Day-to-Day with Shoulder Injury
Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson (shoulder) is day-to-day, according to head coach Collin Klein. Johnson missed Week 8 with the injury, and now his status going forward is up in the air with the day-to-day tag. In six games played, Johnson has completed 63.1% of his passes for 1,301 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also has three interceptions, along with 462 rushing yards and three scores over 51 attempts. Johnson is a dual-threat QB capable of quality fantasy outings, but the injury concern knocks him down a peg or two. Jacob Knuth started for the Wildcats in their loss to Arizona State in Week 8. Colorado is the matchup for Kansas State in Week 9 - the Buffaloes are allowing 391.6 total yards and 30.1 points per game, so the matchup is favorable for whoever starts at QB.
Source: Pete Nakos - On3
Source: Pete Nakos - On3
Caleb Odom Remains Streaming Tight End Option in Week 9
Ole Miss tight end Caleb Odom continues to produce enough on the field to remain a possible waiver wire addition for fantasy teams. Throw in a pretty good matchup against Auburn in Week 9 and Odom has even more streaming appeal. Odom had 59 yards and five catches in Week 8, and he's tallied at least four catches in five straight contests now. The tight end has 26 grabs for 326 yards and two touchdowns this season overall. Auburn is allowing 396.9 total yards and 24.1 points per game so far, so Odom has a chance to contribute and deliver another decent fantasy outing this coming week.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Chase Sowell a Great Streaming Option in Favorable Week 9 Matchup
Penn State wide receiver Chase Sowell is trending up over his past four games and he's got a stellar matchup in Week 9, so he's a possible streaming option to grab off the waiver wire. He has at least four catches and 68 yards in each of his past four contests. Sowell is coming off an 11-catch performance against Michigan - he had 151 yards and a score in that game. Purdue is his Week 9 matchup, and it's a great one, as the Boilermakers are allowing 32.3 points and 413.1 total yards per game so far. Sowell not only has a chance to continue producing on the field, but another season-best game could be coming.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Cole Tabb a Worthwhile Waiver Pickup Despite Week 9 Test
Cincinnati running back Cole Tabb has delivered big over the past two games, but he's staring at a brutal matchup in Week 9. The running back had 118 rushing yards and two scores across 15 carries in Week 7, while adding four receptions for 51 yards and a score. Tabb had 173 rushing yards and a score over 16 carries in Week 8, while catching two passes for five yards and another score. Utah is his Week 9 matchup, and that's a tough one, as the Utes have allowed just 14.6 points and 312.4 total yards per game so far. Utah has surrendered just 88.3 rushing yards per game, so while Tabb is a rising fantasy asset, his expectations for Week 9 need to be tempered in the brutal matchup.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Ashton Daniels Trending Up Heading into Week 9
Florida State quarterback Ashton Daniels continues to rise as a fantasy asset heading into a Week 9 game against Clemson. The Tigers are allowing 317 total yards and 21.3 points per game, so the matchup will be a bit tougher for Daniels. The Seminoles' quarterback is coming off a five-touchdown game, while throwing for 298 yards and rushing for an additional 31 yards. He has 12 passing TDs and 11 rushing scores on the season across seven contests. Daniels has completed 58.6% of his passes for 1,618 yards, but has also been picked off eight times. He has 354 rushing yards across 79 attempts. Daniels is a decent fantasy asset, but between the matchup and some INT issues, he's better utilized in deeper setups.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Florida Not Naming Starting QB for Week 9 Yet
Florida head coach Jon Sumrall said that he is not naming a starting quarterback yet for the team's Week 9 game against Georgia. Aaron Philo and Tramell Jones are the top options, but a starter will not be named until later in the week. Each QB has played in six games so far, with Philo being the most active. Across 149 passing attempts, he's completed 105 for 1,341 yards and nine touchdowns. Philo has three interceptions, plus has rushed for 104 yards and three scores across 44 attempts. Jones has thrown 64 passes so far, completing 45 for 407 yards and four scores. He's been picked off twice, while adding 66 rushing yards on 15 attempts. Georgia will be a tough matchup for whoever plays at QB, with the Bulldogs allowing 276.4 total yards and just 15.9 points per game so far.
Source: Pete Nakos - On3
Source: Pete Nakos - On3
Kamario Taylor Available Against Oklahoma
Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor (foot) is available to play for the Bulldogs against Oklahoma on Saturday, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Taylor is dealing with a foot injury and hasn't played since Oct. 3 against Alabama. He has been a star for the Bulldogs, recording 1,450 yards passing and 17 touchdowns while completing 66.2% of his passes this season. Mississippi State goes up against an Oklahoma pass defense that has allowed just 151.3 yards passing per game, the sixth-best mark in the country. The Sooners limited Kentucky quarterback Kenny Minchey to just 158 yards passing a week ago.
Source: Pete Thamel
Source: Pete Thamel
Avery Johnson Doubtful Against Arizona State
Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson (neck/shoulder) is doubtful against Arizona State, according to the Big 12 availability report. Johnson has been a reliable option for fantasy managers, racking up 1,301 yards passing and 10 touchdown through his first six games. He is coming off a 209-yard performance against Kansas that included a touchdown pass and 132 yards rushing on 12 carries. It remains unclear who will start in Johnson's expected absence on Saturday, but it will most likely be Jacob Knuth getting the call if the starter is unable to suit up. Knuth has attempted just three passes in his three seasons with the Wildcats, while he recorded three carries for 25 yards and a touchdown during Kansas State's blowout win over Nichols earlier this season. Arizona State has allowed 216.3 yards passing per game in 2026.
Source: Big 12 Availability Report
Source: Big 12 Availability Report
Fluff Bothwell Available Against Oklahoma
Mississippi State running back Fluff Bothwell will be available for the Bulldogs as they take on Oklahoma on Saturday, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Bothwell was listed as questionable and hasn't played since a loss to Alabama on Oct. 3, but is slated to return in Week 8. Bothwell is the Bulldogs' leading ball carrier, racking up 403 yards rushing and three touchdowns on 74 carries. Mississippi State is preparing to take on a talented Oklahoma defense that has allowed just 109.3 yards rushing per game this season. Last week, the Sooners limited Kentucky to just 72 yards on the ground.
Source: Pete Thamel
Source: Pete Thamel
Ja'Kyrian Turner Out Against Miami
Pitt will be without its top running back Ja'Kyrian Turner (lower body) on Saturday as the Panthers go up against top-ranked Miami, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Turner is dealing with a lower-body injury and hasn't played since Oct. 10, a loss to North Carolina. Turner has averaged 4.4 yards per carry this season, but has received just 30 carries this year. He has added 10 receptions for 107 yards and a touchdown. In his absence, more work is expected to go to leading ball carrier Damon Ferguson Jr. and change-of-pace back La'Vell Wright, who leads the Panthers in rushing touchdowns with four.
Source: Pete Thamel
Source: Pete Thamel
Jacurri Brown Doubtful in Week 8
Rice quarterback Jacurri Brown (undisclosed) is unlikely to play against Florida Atlantic on Saturday, as he is doubtful, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. In his stead, Gael Ochoa is expected to make his first career start for the Rice as they take on a FAU defense that has limited its opponents to just 198.3 yards passing per game this season. Last week, FAU didn't face much of a passing attack during a loss to Army, but the week before, it gave up just 158 yards passing to Texas Southern quarterback Cam'Ron McCoy. Against Tulsa in Week 7, Brown was Rice's leading rusher, recording 155 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries, while Ochoa came on and finished 2 of 2 passing for 15 yards, while rushing seven times for -9 yards.
Source: Pete Thamel
Source: Pete Thamel
Gi'Bran Payne Out Against Texas Tech
Cincinnati running back Gi'Bran Payne (ankle) will not play for the Bearcats against Texas Tech on Saturday, according to the Big 12 availability report. Payne is listed as out as he continues to deal with an ankle injury that forced him out of last week's loss to West Virginia. Payne is Cincinnati's second-leading ball carrier, recording 418 yards rushing and a couple of touchdowns on a team-high 69 carries this season. In his absence, Zylan Perry may see more carries working behind Cole Tabb, who leads the Bearcats with 448 yards rushing and eight touchdowns. Texas Tech has the fifth-best rush defense in the country, allowing just 82 yards per game.
Source: Big 12 Availability Report
Source: Big 12 Availability Report
Antwan Raymond a Game-Time Decision
Rutgers running back Antwan Raymond (undisclosed) is a game-time decision as the Scarlet Knights prepare to take on Northwestern on Saturday. According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, Raymond is "expected to play barring some kind of setback in warm-ups." Raymond's production has slowed in recent weeks, as he ripped off three straight games with 122 yards or more on the ground before being limited to 31 yards or fewer each of the past two games. The Rutgers ball carrier recorded just 1.8 yards per carry during a win over Maryland last week, during which he managed to find the end zone. Northwestern has allowed 137.5 yards rushing per game this season, which is middle of the pack.
Source: Pete Thamel
Source: Pete Thamel
Alessio Milivojevic Not Expected to Play
Michigan State quarterback Alessio Milivojevic (undisclosed) is not expected to play against No. 9 UCLA on Saturday, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Along with Milivojevic, Spartans backup Cam Fancher is also out, which sets up true freshman Kayd Coffman to earn his first career start against the Bruins, who are also starting a backup quarterback, Ty Dieffenbach. The UCLA defense has been solid against the pass this season, allowing 194.7 yards passing per game entering Week 8. Last week, UCLA gave up just 66 yards through the air to Wisconsin quarterback Colton Joseph.
Source: Pete Thamel
Source: Pete Thamel
Gi'Bran Payne Questionable Against Texas Tech
Cincinnati running back Gi'Bran Payne (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of this weekend's game against Texas Tech. Payne suffered the injury in last week's loss to West Virginia, and was replaced in the backfield by Cole Tabb. Tabb played really well, touching the ball 19 times for 169 yards and three touchdowns. Even if Payne is able to play this weekend, Tabb will likely cede a good portion of the work after his breakout performance. Payne should be out of all fantasy lineups due to the tough matchup, the shakiness in his health status, and the potential loss of role.
Source: Big 12 Availability Report
Source: Big 12 Availability Report
Justice Haynes Back in Lineup for Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech star running back Justice Haynes (undisclosed) is off of the injury report and will play this weekend against Boston College. Haynes missed last week's game and has not played since September 10 against Duke. In his place, junior Trelain Maddox has produced well. While Haynes should take a significant chunk of work back now that he is healthy, Maddox should still see some involvement on the ground. The Yellow Jackets will likely lean heavily on the run in this one, and both players have some fantasy viability this weekend.
Source: ACC Availability Report
Source: ACC Availability Report
Ian Strong Questionable for Saturday
California wide receiver Ian Strong (undisclosed) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against SMU. Strong missed last week's loss to Wake Forest with the same injury, which was reportedly suffered in practice. The Rutgers transfer has been a consistent piece of the Golden Bears' offense and if he is unable to go, look for Chase Hendricks to once again be the go-to target for Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele.
Source: ACC
Source: ACC
Pop Watson III to Return Against UConn
UMass quarterback Pop Watson III (ankle), who took the nation by storm in the thrilling season-opening win over Rutgers, is expected to play in Friday night's game against UConn. The Virginia Tech transfer has missed the last two games, both losses for the Minutemen, so his return is significant. On the season, Watson has completed 74% of his passes for 820 yards, seven touchdowns, and two interceptions. He has also scrambled for 167 yards and four scores. While his scrambling may be limited on Friday as he returns from an ankle injury, his presence on the field will help UMass tremendously in a rivalry game.
Source: Pete Thamel
Source: Pete Thamel
Kameron Courtney Out Against Duke
Virginia wide receiver Kameron Courtney (undisclosed) will not play in Friday night's game against Duke. Courtney missed last week's game against SMU and is set to miss his second straight game. He has recorded 18 receptions for 204 yards and two touchdowns this season. In his absence, leading receiver Da'Shawn Martin should see a boost in what should be a tight ACC matchup under the Friday night lights.
Source: On3
Source: On3
